  Police interferes with first flashmob in Artsakh April 7, 2011 - 18:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 3, Artsakh hosted the fist flashmob dedicated to promotion of reading. About 15 people gathered at Stepanakert’s Revival Square to read a page out of their favorite books. The event was timed to Yerevan 2012 World Book Capital program. However, recently, certain circles in the republic have been expressing concern over youth actions. This time, police officers approached the young people demanding to leave the square. They cited violation of public order as a reason. Coverage of the event to be broadcast on Artsakh Public Television was also cancelled. Recently, certain circles in Artsakh show rather nervous response to youth initiatives. Thus, the rector of Arstaskh State University Stepan Dadayan was outraged with the February 28 march in commemoration of Sumgait victims, ArtsakhNews reported.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia, India hold first defense consultations  The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan.Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. |
