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11/09/2020 16:28

Government announces quarantine in Armenia till January 11, 2021

The quarantine will be announced in the whole territory of the republic from September 11, 2020 till January 11, 2021 inclusive.

11/09/2020 16:11

Georgia Reports 87 New COVID Cases

Additionally, 20 more patients have recovered, and with that, the country’s total recoveries stand at 1354. 5882 citizens are currently quarantined, and 390 individuals are under medical supervision.

11/09/2020 15:55

Two Armenian servicemen not on the Interpol’s wanted list as demanded by Azerbaijan

Interpol’s National Bureau of Armenia is carrying out permanent monitoring for timely and operative response to such initiatives of the Azerbaijani law enforcement bodies.

11/09/2020 15:35

Emergency situation in the Artsakh Republic extended till October 11

On 11 September Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree extending the term of the emergency situation declared in the republic on 12 April, 2020 till 11 October, 2020, inclusive.

11/09/2020 15:27

Armenia's competitive environment improving, says US State Department 2020 report

The U.S.-Armenia Bilateral Investment Treaty provides U.S. investors with a variety of protections. Although Armenian legislation offers protection for intellectual property rights, enforcement efforts and recourse through the courts require improvement.

11/09/2020 15:20

Armenian, Iranian FMs hold phone conversation

During the conversation a number of issues of bilateral agenda were discussed. Both sides highlighted the promotion of the dialogue based on traditional friendship and mutual trust, as well as the steps towards expanding the cooperation.

11/09/2020 15:18

CIS countries to check the combat-readiness of the CIS joint air defense system

"The aircraft crews will conduct mutual maneuvers in the airspace of the seven countries participating in the exercise," the administration added, in particular.

11/09/2020 15:08

Each day is extremely important: protesters ask for a bus to reach Russia by land

“We want them to understand that these people cannot wait for days when the issue will be settled. A child came and said that he wants to see his dad. You cannot do that. Give us at least one solution. Give us few buses for us to reach their by land at least. The expenses will be on us,” he said.

11/09/2020 14:51

Residents of Yeghegnut community gather in front of Government building, protest against restoration of rights of former community head

Aide to Armenia’s Prime Minister Nairi Sargsyan agreed to meet three representatives of the community to discuss the issue.

10/09/2020 20:09

Police officers apprehend protesters near Governmental house

The police officers did not allow the protesters move forward.

10/09/2020 17:30

Wildlife in 'catastrophic decline' due to human destruction, scientists warn

The report says this "catastrophic decline" shows no sign of slowing.

10/09/2020 17:00

Kremlin dismisses allegations of Russian authorities’ involvement in Navalny incident

"We heard his statement. We are interested in finding out the causes of the incident. We believe that any direct or indirect links and hints about the involvement of any official Russian representatives in this incident are unacceptable and a priori erroneous and distorting the reality," Peskov said.

10/09/2020 16:16

Big fire at Beirut port rattles residents a month after huge explosion

The blaze erupted in the shattered duty free zone of the port and one official said it was limited to that area. But it jangled nerves in a nation grappling with a deep economic crisis that has posed the biggest threat to Lebanon’s stability since its 1975-1990 civil war.

10/09/2020 15:42

Protesters planning to visit Armenia’s PM after the end of working hour

The gathered also urged the others to take warm covers and join them.

10/09/2020 15:15

Bright Armenia to demand education minister’s resignation

Bright Armenia party is initiating For Bright Education protest action on September 16 at 2.30 p.m. outside the NA building.

10/09/2020 15:03

Moria migrants: Greek ships to help shelter 13,000 after fire

The Greek authorities say a ferry is on its way to provide shelter, along with two naval vessels. Migration Minister Notis Mitarachi said about 2,000 people would be temporarily sheltered aboard the ships.

10/09/2020 14:31

EAEU partners to discuss setting one common rule for all member states for resuming flights: PM spokesperson

EAEU partners expressed readiness to discuss the issue of working out joint mechanisms to resume the flights, spokesperson of Armenia’s Prime Minister Mane Grigoryan said, referring to the statement voiced at the cabinet sitting today that the Armenian side applied to the EAEU with the issue. “The issues on organizing testing and quarantine regime of the citizens will also be discussed. As a result of discussions and clarifications of all the issues, a joint rule for all the EAEU states will be set,” Grigoryan said, reiterating that the Armenian government has not set any restrictions for people crossing its land and air borders. “The restrictions are applied by the accepting countries stemming from epidemiological situation,” the spokesperson said.

10/09/2020 14:20

Georgia reports about 57 new coronavirus cases, 27 reported in Adjara

"Of 57 infected people, 5 are from the confectionery 'Dona' cluster, 14 were infected in Batumi, 18 are contacts of confirmed patients, 4 people have travel history in Adjara, 3 are imported cases, 5 are medical staff. We have 8 cases for which the source is not confirmed and epidemiological studies are ongoing," she said.

10/09/2020 14:00

Citizens wishing to depart to Russia demand from authorities start negotiations with Russian side over opening the borders

“The number of coronavirus cases reduced which allows the citizens of Armenia leave for Russia. The relevant bodies do not give us the answer. Is not it possible to find a variant for the solution of the issue,” she said.

10/09/2020 13:28

Russia reports over 5,300 new coronavirus cases

Russia’s COVID-19 case tally reached 1,046,370, the center reported. According to its data, the daily growth rate in the past 26 days did not exceed 0.5%.