  Armenian Catholicos names Patriarchal Delegate to the Balkans May 26, 2022 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II approved the creation of the Patriarchal Delegation of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Balkan countries, according to a kontakion published by the Press Office of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The delegation in the Balkans includes the Armenian church communities of Albania, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Croatia. Primate of the Romanian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and Vicar of the Bulgarian Armenian Diocese, His Grace Bishop Tatev Hakobyan, has been appointed Patriarchal Delegate to the Balkans.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
