There were predictions about snow: MES representative
During March 30- April 1 in different parts of republican roads 51 incidents of cars’ blocking and traffic jam were recorded, 165 means of transportation and 519 citizens were taken out to the safe zone. Turning to the emergency situation in the republic during recent two days, MES Crisis Management Center Chief Hovhannes Khangeldyan informed the journalists.
Charitable concert for supporting Kessab Armenians
On April 2 at 13:00, at Chamber Music Hall with the initiative of HHK Youth organization, a charitable concert will be held, during which there will be placed donation boxes. All the money will be sent to Kessab Armenians.
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Waiting for the white smoke
46-years old woman entered neighbor's house over the fence
The neighbor caused 200 thousands AMD damage by stealing 2 golden rings and 20 thousands AMD.
Plants are protected even by candles
This night Ararat region Hayanist village resident Alina Hambardzumyan was in the greenhouse. She was protecting cucumber and tomato seedlings from frostbite. For protecting plants from frost, she covered greenhouse with extra polyethylene cover and put candles.
Berd Chambarak road is closed
RA Transport and Communications Ministry informs that on April 1st at 09:30, because of winds and poor visibility Berd- Chambarak road is closed.
Fire at Cafesjian Center for the Arts
On April 1st at 08:49 a call was received that fire broke out on Tamanyan Street 3 at Cafesjian Center for the Arts.
Icy roads in Armenia
Vardenyats Pass and Berd-Chambarak roadway remain closed because of winds and poor visibility, the Ministry of Transport and Communication of Armenia reports.
Employees of Opera and Ballet Theatre collect signatures to demand choreographer's resignation
While Rudolf Kharatyan is considering his return to the Theatre, the management is discussing the reasons for the heated situation.
Bill poses danger to online freedom of information
“The bill’s vague and broad wording gives too much leeway to the judges who interpret it. But the problem is more than just the wording."
Classes in Armenia will be held as usual
Classes were postponed in Armenia after Sunday’s heavy snowfall across the country.
It is important to raise public awareness of autism, say specialists
About 1 in 88 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder.
Elderly people in Gyumri left alone in deplorable housing conditions
The studies of Gyumri-based Shitrak Centre NGO show that the elderly people living in the city’s ‘domik’ district live in miserable conditions.
Covered Market is no longer a monument
The Covered Market in Yerevan can be removed from the list of monuments which are of historical and cultural significance.
Farmers say they were cheated
Rafik Poghosyan, a resident of Noyakert Village in Armenia’s Ararat marz, has lost all hope that they will be able to harvest apricot crop this year.
Check-ups launched on egg market
The check-ups will continue until April 2.
School-construction project in Chapar Village nears completion
The two-story campus, which can accommodate up to 84 students
Heavy snowfall blocked roads in Armenia
Sotk-Karvachar, Berd-Chambarak, Saralanj-Hankavan roadways, Vardenyats Pass and some secions of Artavaz, Zar, Nurnus and Bjni villages in Kotayk region are blocked.
Weather expected to warm up
The weather will warm up again on April 1, with air temperature rising by 8-10 across the republic.
It is snowing
RA Transport and Communications Ministry informs that on March 29, at 17:30, it is snowing in Vardenyats mountain pass, Aragats, Aparan, Chambarak, Vardenis, Sevan and Sisian regions, and it is raining in other regions of the republic.
5.1 magnitude earthquake recorded in Los Angeles
Tonight 5.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Los Angeles. It shook also surrounding communities and in some districts it destroyed water lines. Then 20 aftershocks followed the earthquakes. CNN informs about it.
Hail in some places: can’t speak about damage yet
At 14:25, besides Yerevan there was relatively mild hail in Ararat region. According to Vardashen community head Gevorg Barkhoyan, there was hail in the village for 5 minutes but it was small.
Hail and rain interrupted trade in Vernisazh
Yerevan “Vernisazh” turned into a white field during some minutes. Most of the traders of Vernisazh hid under umbrellas, at “Yerevannakhagits” building entrance during hail and rain.
Concert with “compressed love”
“OLD BAND” ethnic Armenian musical group on April 2, on YTC Academic Theatre stage will perform charitable concert- performance. All members of the band are volunteers together with their profession.