NSS Alpha squad reportedly raiding Zangezur copper plantJuly 14, 2021 - 17:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Exit from and entry into the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine in the southern Armenian province of Syunik has been restricted, according to media reports. A special detachment of the country's National Security Service, known as the Alpha squad, has broken into the factory. The management of the plant has suspended the production process, the mine is not working, Aravot reports. Garik Ghazaryan, founder of Azhdanak, one of the plant's subsidiaries, was reportedly detained on July 13. The residents of Kajaran, the town hosting the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine, are allegedly planning to stage rally demanding Ghazaryan's release. MP elect Vahe Hakobyan from the opposition Armenia bloc said on July 13 that the authorities have blocked the exports of concentrate. According to him, products worth $20 million have not been shipped abroad. 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 | U.S. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow. Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. |