  Criminal group of Afghan citizens detained on Turkey-Armenia border July 25, 2018 - 13:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian border guards in Armenia have prevented the penetration of a criminal group of Afghan citizens into the country, the press service of the Border Service of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation in Armenia said in a statement. According to the report, a group of five people was detained by the Russian border guards attempting to illegally enter the territory of the republic through the Armenian-Turkish border. The trespassers were detained and transferred to law enforcement bodies of Armenia, according to the country’s legislation. A set of necessary measures is being carried out to clarify all the circumstances of the incident, the message said.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
