  Armenia airline eyes 17 destinations as it preps for April maiden flight March 19, 2016 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A new flag carrier, Armenia, was granted a certificate for regular flights, with the decision adopted at the Economy Ministry meeting on the regular commercial air traffic. According to a statement by the Ministry, the company intends to fly in 17 directions. Furthermore, the ministry is set to monitor implementation of obligations assumed by the company, Novosti-Armenia reports. Israeli capital Tel-Aviv will be the airline's first destination on April 21. The airline will further fly to Russia – Moscow and other cities – as well as to Tehran, Prague, Kiev, Minsk, Barcelona, Larnaca and London.   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 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. |
