Pashinyan: Armenia to welcome 76% more Russians this holiday seasonDecember 17, 2018 - 11:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The flow of Russian tourists to Armenia in the period of New Year will increase by 76% against the same period last year, acting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in a Facebook post, adding that "this is a good chance for businesses." “This, of course, is a chance for many Armenian businesses to implement their part of the economic revolution and create solid foundations for a more powerful tourist boom in summer,” Pashinyan said. Earlier, Izvestia reported citing data from travel agency OZON.travel that Armenia ranks first among foreign destinations for Russian tourists for New Year, the demand having increased by 76% compared to 2017. The publication also mentioned reduction in the cost of tickets by 12%, as well as relatively inexpensive accommodation and service in the country. Germany and Thailand turned out to be second and third most popular holiday destinations among Russian travelers. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |