  10 667 tourists visit Artsakh in Jan-Aug 2012  August 21, 2012 - 17:22 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - 10 667 foreign citizens visited the Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic as of August 21, 2012, according to NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Service. In July 2012, 3 723 people (2 165 people in July of 2011) arrived in the republic; and since August 1 – 21, the number of visitors amounted to 3 124 people (2 870 people in August of 2011). In the first half-year of 2012, 3 820 foreign citizens visited the NKR, which exceeds the index of the same period in 2011 by 874 or 29,6%. Despite Azerbaijani-created problems tourist inflow to Artsakh continues to grow, with the region listed among top tourist attractions in the world. Tourists are attracted by the ancient historical monuments, gorgeous nature, picturesque canyons, as well as the friendliness and hospitality of Artsakh people, NKR MFA press service reported. Partner news  Top stories 200 ceasefire violations by the Azeri armed forces were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan. “There was a great deal of new and interesting research presented during the conference,” said ANC of Illinois activist Greg Bedian. The Turkish government aggressively pushed for Turkey's inclusion in Investment Partnership between the U.S. and EU. Possible ways to advance the peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict were in the focus of the discussion.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news "The Fades" actor to star in Ryan Gosling's "How to Catch a Monster"  Centered around a landscape of a disappearing city, the film follows a single mother who finds herself in a gloomy fantasy underworld.Israel calling off UNESCO mission to Jerusalem "Israel has cancelled the delegation," which was due to have arrived the same day, a foreign ministry official said.1st look at Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela in "Long Walk to Freedom" The Golden Globe-winning Luther actor has been paired up with Bond girl Naomie Harris, who will play Winnie Mandela.Pistorius not to compete in 2013 as he awaits trial Pistorius was granted bail and had certain conditions lifted which meant he could compete in events outside his homeland. |
