  Armenian journalists subjected to hours-long interrogation in Istanbul airport  September 13, 2010 - 15:43 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On September 12, the head of Yerevan press club Boris Navasardyan reported detainment of Armenian journalists, as well as 20 passengers of Yerevan-Istanbul flight, by Turkish emigration service. The journalists arrived in Istanbul to participate in regional conference. Turkish emigration service employees conducted a search and interrogation of Armenian passengers demanding to prove availability of sufficient sums for a stay in Turkey and return journey. The interrogation continued in spite of prior notification by Hrant Dink Foundation representative. The incident was settled only upon the interference of conference organizers and the daughter of Hrant Dink, Dalal Dink. After 2-hour interrogation, Armenian journalists were finally allowed to cross the border. Navasardyan, who was one of conference organizers, stressed his intention to make a relevant announcement at the conference.   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”. |
