First-ever Radisson Blu hotel opens in Yerevan July 13, 2016 - 13:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan attended the official opening ceremony of the Radisson Blu Hotel Yerevan in Armenia’s capital on Tuesday, July 12, the presidential press service reports. The President toured the premise of Radisson Blu Hotel Yerevan, got familiarized with the investments, the nearly 135 jobs, and services offered by the hotel. The hotel boasts 142 rooms, including two for physically disabled people, as well as 15 luxury rooms. There are also restaurants, bars, a spa center and Yerevan’s biggest indoor swimming pool. Radisson Blu is one of the best-known hotel brands in the world. It has about 300 hotels in 69 countries. 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 | 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. 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. |