  Armenian Ministry of Culture aims to turn Lori fortress into popular tourist centerSeptember 6, 2010 - 19:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Ministry of Culture is aiming to turn 11th century Lori fortress into popular tourist center, expedition manager Igit Gharibyan stated. “In 2009, the Ministry of Culture allocated AMD 9 million to restoration works currently in progress,” Gharibyan told a news conference in Yerevan. “Lori fortress is a unique specimen of Armenian medieval construction,” Gharibyan stated, expressing hope for tourist inflow increase, further promoting economy in Lori region.   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. |
