Armenia PM tests negative for coronavirusMarch 16, 2020 - 09:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, Pashinyan himself revealed on Facebook. The Prime Minister said on Sunday, March 15 evening that he took one more coronavirus test after finding out he had been in close contact with a person carrying the disease. Pashinyan and his wife, Anna Hakobyan, first tested negative days earlier. The couple had opted to self-quarantine after an aide to the Brazilian president had tested positive for the virus. Hakobyan had met the First Lady of Brazil on March 7. In Armenia, 30 cases have been announced so far, while one patient has recovered from the virus. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. 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. 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. |