  Air Cairo temporarily suspends Yerevan – Sharm El Sheikh route March 17, 2020 - 11:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Air Cairo is suspending flights from Yerevan, Armenia to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt till April 19 amid the spread of the novel coronavirus and the newly-declared 30-day state of emergency in Armenia, the carrier said on Facebook. Given the decision of the Egyptian government to close its airspace from March 19 to 31, Anriva-tour – the official representative of the company in Armenia – and Air Cairo have decided to carry out one final Yerevan-bound flight on March 19 for those who left for Egypt using the carrier’s services. The company said all travel companies and passengers with bookings in the period between March 22 and April 19 will get to book an open ticket until December 20 within the amount they have already spent on their tickets.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
