Armenian journalists subjected to hours-long interrogation in Istanbul airportSeptember 13, 2010 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.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 David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |