SmarterTravel recommends visiting Armenia to explore 'secret’ EuropeMay 25, 2018 - 14:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - SmarterTravel, a TripAdvisor company offering travelers a portfolio of tips, suggests visiting Armenia to explore the beautiful nature and the architectural heritage of the country. In a compilation of the least-visited European countries, the travel resource cites data from the annual UNWTO report to reveal that 1,260,000 international tourists arrive in Armenia annually. “Better brush up on your Russian or Armenian if you want to visit Armenia, as English isn’t commonly spoken here,” the article says, recommending travelers to explore the “secret” Europe instead of joining the massive crowds of tourists in France or Italy. “Fortunately, you don’t need to speak the language to appreciate the country’s medieval monasteries and beautiful natural scenery. “Armenia’s geography is very diverse—it’s home to lakes, rainforests, mountains, and caves.” Also included in the top 10 are San Marino, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Luxembourg, Serbia and Montenegro. 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 | 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. |