Sea mammals’ import route to Armenia remains undiscoveredDecember 24, 2010 - 19:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At news conference in Yerevan, the head of Eco Dashink NGO Silva Adamyan expressed concern over the organization’s failure to find out the identity of Yerevan dolphinarium owner as well as sea mammals’ import route. “The sea mammals might be imported either through Georgia or Iran. Customs officials deny the fact of the import, which suggests involvement of people in pursuit of their own ends rather than public interest,” she stressed. According to Pro Paws NGO chairperson Elsik Azizyan, at present proceedings against Nerum company have been instigated, referring the import of dolphins in Armenia. Dolphinariums are forbidden in Croatia. Some were closed in UK and a number of U.S. states. The construction of Yerevan dolphinarium is implemented by Nerum Ukrainian company. Four dolphins, two sea bears and a sea lion were brought to Yerevan from Odessa. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |