  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 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. |
