  NSS Alpha squad reportedly raiding Zangezur copper plant July 14, 2021 - 17:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Exit from and entry into the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine in the southern Armenian province of Syunik has been restricted, according to media reports. A special detachment of the country's National Security Service, known as the Alpha squad, has broken into the factory. The management of the plant has suspended the production process, the mine is not working, Aravot reports. Garik Ghazaryan, founder of Azhdanak, one of the plant's subsidiaries, was reportedly detained on July 13. The residents of Kajaran, the town hosting the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine, are allegedly planning to stage rally demanding Ghazaryan's release. MP elect Vahe Hakobyan from the opposition Armenia bloc said on July 13 that the authorities have blocked the exports of concentrate. According to him, products worth $20 million have not been shipped abroad.   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 Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
