  Zvartnots airport passenger traffic grows by 28.6% in September October 7, 2016 - 13:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The passenger traffic at Yerevan’s Zvartnots international airport has soared by 28.6% in September 2016 as compared to the same period last year. According to the General Department of Civil Aviation, 1,542,500 passengers have used the services of the airport in January-September 2016, registering a 7.1% year-on-year increase. In the reporting period, 11,477 tons of cargo has been transported in 2016, up by 76% against the same period in 2015. Passenger traffic at Zvartnots grew by 12,1% in August as compared to the same period last year. Besides, 9,725 tons of cargo transportation was carried out at Zvartnots in the reporting period, up by around 66% against the same period in 2015. Related links:   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 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. |
