  Russian border guards to control sections of Goris-Shurnukh-Kapan road August 28, 2021 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian border guards will control certain sections of an interstate road blocked by Azerbaijan in recent days, Mayor of the southern city of Kapan Gevorg Parsyan has said. In particular, the Russian troops will be deployed near the villages of Vorotan and Nor Arajadzor, Parsyan said on Friday, August 27. He also noted that large concrete blocks have been installed in said sections of the road to slow down the movement of vehicles. Parsyan also said that the traffic was restored on the Goris-Shurnukh-Kapan section of the M2 interstate road. The National Security Service confirmed on Thursday that the Armenian side is working to restore traffic on Kapan-Goris highway blocked by the Azerbaijani side since Wednesday evening. Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan revealed later in the day that the Azerbaijani military has blocked another section of an interstate road in the same area.   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. |
