Francophone Mayors meet in Yerevan October 25, 2011 - 20:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF) met October 25 in Yerevan for the 31st General Assembly. As the representative of Yerevan Municipality, the capital’s chief architect Narek Sargsyan stated during the assembly, Yerevan greatly values its AIMF membership allowing for discussion of challenges and exchange of experience. The Yerevan-hosted assembly aims at summarizing the results of previous events, also focusing on increase of productivity and cooperation between governmental and local authorities. 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 | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |