  Zvartnots Airport posts passenger traffic of 306 467 in Jan-March April 23, 2013 - 11:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of passengers at Zvartnots Airport in January – March 2013 totaled 306 467 against 303 571 posted during the same period in 2012. According to the Central Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia, 141 192 people arrived in the country during the reporting period. 165 275 people left Armenia during the reporting period against 164 880 in that of 2012. About 2 523 tons of cargo was transported in January –March 2013. The total number of takeoffs and landings in the reporting period reached 1 935 against 2 150 during the same period in 2012.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
