  Zvartnots Airport posts passenger traffic of 1 538 391 in Jan-Nov December 18, 2013 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The number of passengers at Zvartnots Airport in January - November 2013 totaled 1 538 391 against 1 554 982 posted during the same period in 2012. According to the Central Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia, 768 825 people arrived in the country in January - November 2013 against 763 334 during the same period in 2012. 769 566 people left Armenia during the reporting period against 791 648 in that of 2012. 9 199 tons of cargo was transported in January - November 2013 against 10 794 tons during the same period of 2012. The total number of takeoffs and landings in the reporting period reached 7 882 against 9 595 during 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. |
