Armenians of Russia, World Armenian Congress to host events in Armenia, NKR October 10, 2011 - 15:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 10-14, Armenia and Artsakh will host a traditional event named the Days of the Union of Armenians of Russia and World Armenian Congress. The Days will feature series of events including various programs, awards ceremonies, legal forums and writers’ conferences. 2011 award ceremony will feature 11 nominations, with representatives of Armenian youth and Diaspora participating. This year, the Best Soldier, Best Officer nomination was added to the traditional ones. The event will be opened with a concert, highlighting the winners of Best Musical Composition All-Armenian contest. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. Partner news | Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. Greek-Armenian organizations support "Tavush for Motherland" Greek-Armenian organizations have expressed support for the campaign led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan. |