 18 01.07.13 - Gryumri declared Cultural Capital of CIS                       Gyumri declared CIS Cultural Capital 2013   July 1, 2013 - 16:15 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian city of Gyumri was officially declared the CIS Cultural Capital 2013. On this occasion, the city’s Vardanants Square hosted a festive concert Sunday, June 30, with the Cultural Capital diploma handed to Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan. The program will feature 45 festive events with the official closing ceremony due November 2. The program has been financed by the CIS Intergovernmental Foundation for Humanitarian Cooperation, Armenian Ministry of Culture and Gyumri Municipality.  Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. 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”.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session  The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters.Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said.Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24.Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. |
