 Gyumri airport in Armenia cuts prices for air navigation services by 50% December 7, 2016 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Shirak International Airport in the northern Armenian city of Gyumri will cut the prices for air navigation services by 50% to attract more airlines and boost the development of the facility, the General Department of Civil Aviation said on Wednesday, December 7. According to the Department, the decision follows a number of other measures implemented as part of a development program which seeks to promote various carriers' interest towards Shirak Airport through a comprehensive discount system. Also, the GDCA said they want to make best use of the facility's entire potential, at the same time contributing to the growth of economic activity in the north of Armenia. The reduced tariffs will apply to all air companies that will fly to and from the airport in Gyumri. Shirak International Airport is an international airport serving Gyumri and the province of Shirak, Armenia. It is located about 5 km from the center of Gyumri. It is the second largest airport in the country after Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport.   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. |
