Charles Aznavour: French Embassy in Armenia Dream That Came TrueApril 10, 2006 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I am proud to say that I am a French of Armenian origin. I am French by education but Armenian by the rest," famous singer Charles Aznavour said in Yerevan today. He said he learns more and more Armenian words during each visit to Armenia. "Maybe I will be able to speak good Armenian soon. I wish the French language were the second in Armenia. But people practice Russian here, so French may be the third," Aznavour said. The great singer remarked that the French Embassy in Armenia is a dream that came true. For his part, French Ambassador to Armenia Henry Cuny said he has listened to Aznavour's songs since youth. "Aznavour's songs are dear for me, but I especially like La Boheme," he said. 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”. |