  Armenia among world’s 25 safest countries: report April 18, 2016 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia was named the 25th safest country among 117 nations of the world, according to Crime Index for Country 2016, compiled by Numbeo. The report suggests that the crime index stands at 31.11% in the country, with the safety index totaling 68.89%, accordingly. According to Numbeo’s data, Georgia is the only country in the region to outstrip Armenia as a safer country, while Azerbaijan ranks 31st, Turkey follows in the 47th spot, with Russia and Iran coming in 68th and 82nd, respectively. South Korea is the safest country in the world with a crime index of 14.31%, followed by Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The world’s least safe state is Venezuela with a crime index of 84.44%. Among the highly dangerous countries are South Sudan, the South African Republic, Papua New Guinea and Honduras.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Luxembourg Prime Minister due in Armenia on Sept 9  Xavier Bettel will meet with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan on September 9.Pashinyan: Role to ensure Armenia roads safety reserved to Armenia Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan cited the trilateral statement of the leaders of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan.MP raises torture of Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan Even during phone calls with their relatives, prisoners provide only vague updates, with no specific details about their treatment.Threats to neighbors' territorial integrity a “red line” for Iran Araghchi has described as a “red line” any threats to territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic’s neighbors or redrawing of boundaries. |
