3 Armenian churches included in UNESCO World Heritage listApril 19, 2013 - 21:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan met with Iranian Minister for Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyed Mohammad Hosseini. 2013-2016 program to be signed between Armenian ministry of culture and Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance was in the focus of the discussion. Dwelling on the Armenian cultural heritage in Iran, Minister Seyed Mohammad Hosseini said three Armenian churches were included in UNESCO World Heritage list. The implementation of joint programs, including production of documentaries, as well as organization of exhibitions and competitions for students were further discussed. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. |