Italy lifting travel restrictions as lockdown easesMay 16, 2020 - 10:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Italy's government has signed a decree that will allow travel to and from the country from June 3, as it moves to ease its coronavirus lockdown measures, the BBC reports. It will also allow travel between the regions - which has so far been tightly restricted - from the same day. Italy has one of the highest death tolls in the world, but its infection rate has fallen sharply in recent days. More than 31,600 people have died with the virus in the country, the third highest figure behind the U.S. and UK. It began to relax those measures earlier this month, when it allowed factories and parks to reopen on 4 May. The latest decree was signed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and published early on Saturday. Some Italian regions had called for a swifter easing of restrictions, but Prime Minister Conte said they would be relaxed gradually to avoid a second wave of cases. Shops and restaurants are also due to reopen from 18 May providing social distancing is enforced. Catholic churches are preparing for the resumption of Mass on the same day, but there will be strict social distancing and worshippers must wear face masks. Other faiths will also be allowed to hold religious services. Photo: REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo 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. |