McDonald's refutes plans to open restaurants in ArmeniaJune 8, 2016 - 14:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - McDonald's on Wednesday, June 8 refuted recent media speculations suggesting that the fast food giant is opening restaurants in Armenia. In the recent period, news emerged, claiming that Georgian businessman Temur Chkonia is opening McDonald's restaurants in Armenia. Reportedly, Chkonia even confirmed to have received an approval from the McDonald's corporation. "At McDonald's, we review and analyze various pertinent economic and business factors when considering whether to open in a new market or country. At this time, we have no plans to open restaurants in Armenia,” Communications Assistant – Europe at McDonald's Jonathan Coles told PanARMENIAN.Net 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |