  Armenia tourist arrivals grew by 48% in Jan-Sep November 7, 2023 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In January-September, the number of tourists visiting Armenia increased by more than 48 percent compared to last year, according to the country's Statistical Service. In the reporting period, 1 million 839 thousand 4 tourists visited Armenia, up from the 1 million 239 thousand 394 foreigners that arrived in the country in the same period last yeat. Travelers from Russia accounted for the biggest share of international arrivals (50.7 percent), followed by those from Georgia and Iran.   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 |  Related sections Latest 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.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.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. |
