Coronavirus: Major shipping malls shutting down in Yerevan March 15, 2020 - 14:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Major shopping malls in Yerevan are shutting down from March 16 to 23 as Armenia is fighting the spread of the novel coronavirus. Dalma Garden Mall and Tashir Trade Center will be entirely closed throughout the week, and only Carrefour supermarket will remain open in Yerevan Mall. The number of coronavirus cases in Armenia climbed for the third time on Saturday, March 14, when the total number of infections reached 20. So a number of major events have been cancelled across the country amid concerns for more infections.   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. |
