Armenian anti-corruption game wins prestigious NICE AwardSeptember 7, 2017 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 3D anti-corruption game "Tales of Neto" developed by Tumo with the support of the European Union has won a NICE Award, the European innovation prize for the creative industries. The project was one of 10 shortlisted by an international jury of experts for a NICE Award, out of 110 submissions from 23 countries. The innovation award was presented to Tumo on September 6 in Essen, Germany. "Tales of Neto" was selected among the best projects that make an innovative contribution to modern economy. Tumo's project launched in 2016 and involved young innovators aged between 17 and 22. "Tales of Neto" takes places in another universe. It demonstrates the effects of corruption, encourages social engagement and activism. Top stories 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. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |