Armenia begins to require proof of vaccination for restaurants, cafesJanuary 22, 2022 - 12:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Beginning from January 22, Armenia is tightening the screws on unvaccinated and untested people by denying them access to indoor dining and cultural venues in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The move was first reported on in late November, with Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan revealed that people will have to present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test result in order to access said places. People who can't get jabbed for health reasons will not be affected by the new restrictions, for them a negative test will suffice. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |