50% of Armenia’s emigrants prefer RussiaMay 19, 2010 - 14:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of the Census and Demography Department of the National Statistical Service Karine Kuyumjyan said that the total number of air passengers made 568 600 during the first quarter of 2010. At that, 280 889 passengers arrived in Armenia and 285 748 left it. “50% of Armenia’s emigrants prefer Russia,” Kuyumjyan told a press conference on May 19. Besides, she noted that this figure doesn’t not reflect the entire picture of migration, as financial resources are required to get a clear idea about migration flows. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |