Armenian government allocates extra AMD 172 mln to Junior Eurovision 2011November 17, 2011 - 12:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At Nov 17 sitting, Armenian government resolved to allocate additional AMD 172 mln (approx. USD 450 thous.) in Junior Eurovision 2011 funding in view of lack of sponsorship. As Armenian Finance Minister Vache Gabrielyan noted, “the funds will be provided to organize the contest on a proper scale, as sponsor assistance proved insufficient.” Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex will host Junior Eurovision 2011 on December 2-3. Armenia will be represented by Dalita who’ll perform “Welcome to Armenia” song. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | 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 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |