Armenia's capital Yerevan now hosts longest zip-line in the regionNovember 2, 2017 - 11:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A zip-line recently built in Arabkir district of Yerevan, Armenia is the longest in the region, the city hall said in a statement on Wednesday, November 1. Constructed on a height of 87 meters, the aerial ropeslide has two directions which are 870m and 650m long and connect two of the districts of the Armenian capital. Besides the zip-line, those responsible for the project said the park will also have rock climbing, mountain biking, yoga sections, as well as a library, an open-air cinema and special corners for painting. Playgounds for children will also be created. The people behind the project said that a monument in memory of those who were killed in the Four-Day War in April last year will be erected in the area. Azerbaijan on April 2, 2016 launched a large-scale military offensive against Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), which left hundreds dead on both sides. Top Armenian and Azerbaijani defense officials reached an agreement on the cessation of hostilities on April 5 in Moscow. Some AMD80 million have already been spent on the project, AMD45-50 million more will be used by its completion. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |