  Armenian NGOs demand Yerevan dolphinarium closure   July 7, 2011 - 17:51 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On July 7, the Center for Bird Lovers and EcoDar NGO organized a protest rally at Yerevan dolphinarium, with the number of journalists attending the event exceeding that of rally participants. The action was timed to the World Week for Captive Dolphines. Center for Bird Lovers NGO chairman Silva Adamyan urged Armenia to follow the suit of countries protesting against holding dolphins in captivity. Ms. Adamyan was deeply dissatisfied with conditions the sea animals are kept in. Earlier, the organization brought an action against dolphinarium authorities who refused to allow monitoring of dolphins’ health conditions. Dolphinarium director Lilit Sahakyan stressed that living conditions of the sea animals fully meet the standards, however producing no documents to back up her statement. Dophin trainers assured those gathered that the animals are in perfect health and are provided with as much clean water as necessary. Among those present was also Hamlet Avoyan who approved dolphinarium construction, happy to finally see Komitas Park safe and beautified.  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 Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
