Armenia commemorates national hero Yuri PoghosyanJune 11, 2011 - 11:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - June 12 marks the 19th anniversary of the death of Artsakh and Armenia’s national hero Yuri Poghosyan. Poghosyan was born in 1961 in Russia. He then grew up in Stepanakert, Nagorno Karabakh, where he opened his own car repair point which was later transformed into one of the small arms production facilities for the Artsakh liberation movement. In 1991, when the Artsakh defense army was being formed, Poghosyan became a commander of the 4th company. He fought in the most severe battles, proving as a fearless commander, guerrilla and field engineer. Poghosyan was killed in 1992 at Askeran-Nakhijevank frontline. In October 1993 he was posthumously honored with NKR orders. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |