 Armenia planning int'l hot air balloon fest to celebrate Yerevan's birthday September 12, 2017 - 12:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of events marking the 2799th anniversary of Yerevan's foundation, the city hall and Skyball are organizing an international hot air balloon festival, titled 'Discover Armenia from Above', on October 14-17. Hot air balloons will arrive from all over the world to sail through the sky and create a dreamlike atmosphere in the Armenian capital. In a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net Skyball representative Nairi Barseghyan said the festival will open at the Republic Square in downtown Yerevan on October 14. The next day, the hot air balloons will, again, start from the square and fly over the city. On the last day, the festival will move to Garni, where an ancient pagan temple is situated, and is set to return to the capital for a closing ceremony. According to Barseghyan, no tickets will be sold, and only media representatives and those winning passes through a draw will have the chance to fly.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
