Armenian capital to celebrate its 2791st anniversary on October 11October 3, 2009 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 11, Armenian capital is celebrating its 2791st anniversary. Yerevan Small Centre will be closed for traffic. Singers from brother and partner towns will give concerts on 20 squares.Yerevan-Erebuni festive program envisages two marches to Republic square, one from Mayor's office and the other - from ancient Erebuni castle, Yerevan Municipality's press service reports. Different craftsmen will display their art in a "Town of Masters" in Northern Avenue, whereas Mashtots Avenue will turn into a sports ground. Festive program also includes a retro-car exhibition and concerts by national minorities' brass ensembles. Children will be entertained by clowns, jugglers and heroes from famous fairytales. In the evening, a musical firework will be displayed in Republican Square. Yerevan dates from 782 B.C., the year ancient Urartian town of Erebuni was founded. Its ruins are situated on Arin Berd hill on the outskirts of Yerevan. The town was founded by Urartian King Argishti. 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. |