New school opened in Syunik region through assistance of Japan and UNJune 23, 2010 - 22:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan participated in the opening ceremony of a new school in Ishkhanasar on the sidelines of his working visit to Syunik region. About AMD 100mln were spend for the school’s construction, with AMD 66mln allocated by the Armenian Fund of Social Investments. The program was also financed by the Japanese government and Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. The Deputy Prime Minister said that cooperation in such format is mutually beneficial and expressed hope that it will continue in future. Minister Gevorgyan also observed construction of a ropeway in Tatev, as well as of the road leading to Tatev from Yerevan-Meghri intergovernmental highway. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. 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. |