“Selfie hour” among Armenia independence day eventsSeptember 18, 2018 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - “Selfie hour” will be among the events to be arranged on Friday, September 21 when Armenia celebrates the 27th anniversary of independence. Beginning from 2:00 pm, people can communicate and take photos with public figures, Culture Minister Lilit Makunts told reporters on Tuesday. As part of celebrations, 10 stages will be installed in areas adjacent to the Republic Square where bands performing in a variety genres will entertain the crowds, Aysor.am reports. Also, chalk drawing events, exhibitions and other gatherings will be offered on independence day, while beautiful fireworks will conclude the day. According to Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Eduard Aghajanyan, some AMD 100 million (more than $206,000) will be spent on preparations for September 21. With a unanimous national vote 26 years ago, the third Republic of Armenia was born on September 21, 1991, to give the Armenian people the right to build their future, be the masters of their land and regain statehood. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |