“Selfie hour” among Armenia independence day eventsSeptember 18, 2018 - 13:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - “Selfie hour” will be among the events to be arranged on Friday, September 21 when Armenia celebrates the 27th anniversary of independence. Beginning from 2:00 pm, people can communicate and take photos with public figures, Culture Minister Lilit Makunts told reporters on Tuesday. As part of celebrations, 10 stages will be installed in areas adjacent to the Republic Square where bands performing in a variety genres will entertain the crowds, Aysor.am reports. Also, chalk drawing events, exhibitions and other gatherings will be offered on independence day, while beautiful fireworks will conclude the day. According to Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Eduard Aghajanyan, some AMD 100 million (more than $206,000) will be spent on preparations for September 21. With a unanimous national vote 26 years ago, the third Republic of Armenia was born on September 21, 1991, to give the Armenian people the right to build their future, be the masters of their land and regain statehood. 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. |