 Armenia Airways limiting flights to Iran February 25, 2020 - 14:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia Airways will be limiting flights to Iran due to a novel coronavirus that is spreading in the Islamic Republic in recent weeks. The carrier cited the Armenian government's decision to partially restrict flights from the country to Iran as part of preventive measures to counter the virus. "We would like to inform you that our flights will be operated on Wednesday and Friday this week," the airline said on Monday, February 24 evening. "With these two flights, Iranian citizens will fly from Armenia to Iran, meanwhile, Armenian citizens and holders of Armenian residency status will fly from Iran to Armenia."   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. |
