False bomb threat disrupts service at Yerevan airport, Armenia TVJuly 28, 2016 - 00:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian police received threats relative to possible bombs at Zvartnots international airport in Yerevan and the building of Armenia TV in the north of the country's capital. According to Sputnik Armenia, police officers are currently working to detect the explosive at the TV station, aided by trained dogs, rescue workers, firefighters. Several ambulance cars are currently stationed near the building. The bomb threat that forced to beef up security measures at the airport proved to be a false alarm. 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 | Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |