  Emergencies Minister rules out terrorism as cause of Yerevan blast August 15, 2022 - 13:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Pambukhchyan on Monday, August 15 denied that terrorism could be behind the deadly explosion that tore through a market in Yerevan on Sunday. "Watching the video of the moment of the explosion, it becomes obvious that there can be no question of terrorism, because first there is burning and smoke, and then an explosion,” he said. “In other words, a fire started inside and spread to the explosives, causing the blast." At least six people were killed, more than 60 others were injured and an unknown number of people are feared trapped in rubble after the explosion. A five-year-old child and their pregnant mother were among those missing.   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 U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.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. |
