Zvartnots Airport new departure hall put into operation Nov 7 November 5, 2011 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 7 the departure hall of Zvartnots International Ariport new passenger terminal will be put into operation replacing the famous round building, airport spokesman told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Zvartnots Airport arrival hall was officially introduced into operation on October 5. The official opening ceremony of Zvartnots Airport new terminal was held on September 16, during which Argentinean entrepreneur of Armenian descent Eduardo Eurnekian expressed readiness to foster Armenia's development. The terminal covering 34 000 m² will comprise upscale halls for passengers and diplomats, a check-in hall with 46 desks. The new terminal envisages central heating system, modern high-quality ventilation system, new parking area of 24000 m². Having 9 magnitude earthquake resistance the terminal will continue operating in case of an earthquake. Airport improvement projects have been implemented since 2002 by Armenia International Airports CJSC in accordance with Government provided 30-year concession management. Cost of investment programs total about USD 160 mln. The new terminal will enable the airport to serve about 3.5 mln passengers. Zvartnots Airport currently serves 1.1 million passengers. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |