Police interferes with first flashmob in ArtsakhApril 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 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. |