  Fire breaks out at Tsisternakaberd Genocide Monument location June 21, 2011 - 21:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 21, at approx. 6:30 p.m. Yerevan time, a fire broke out in the eastern part of Tsitsernakaberd hill, at the site of the Monument to Armenian Genocide Victims. A fire engine arrived at the site; with a second brigade of firemen summoned later. As Armenian Ministry of Emergency situations told PanARMENIAN.Net the fire was extinguished at 8:13 p.m. According to Colonel Tatulyan, fire occurred in 5 different locations, with 6 hectares of grass burnt as a result. “Today, about 20 similar incidents occurred in Yerevan. I believe that was done on purpose, as in current season the grass couldn't become inflamed by itself,” Tatulyan said.   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 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. |
