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13/05/2020 13:40

EBRD cuts 2020 GDP forecasts for Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan

It had previously forecast Armenia’s 2020 growth would be 5.0% this year, but said the economy would be affected “directly via a decrease in exports, which are dominated by copper and other mining products, and indirectly through economic links with Russia, including a likely downturn in remittances.”

13/05/2020 13:25

PAP deputy says Armenia faces 40 million USD loss daily

“The past year’s path of the government showed the existence of serious concerns. First, we have not learnt whether new jobs have been created and secondly, which part of the employees came out of the shadow,” he said.

13/05/2020 12:31

Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia reaches 647

11 people have died of the virus in the country.

13/05/2020 12:00

Russia reports 10,028 cases of COVID-19 in past 24 hours

According to the crisis center, the daily increase in cases has gone down to 4.3% compared to 4.9% a day earlier.

13/05/2020 11:28

Regular cargo transportation at "Zvartnots" International Airport launched

According to the agreement reached between “Zvartnots” International Airport and Coyne Airways, regular cargo transportation between Liège (Belgium) and Yerevan has been launched from May 10.

13/05/2020 11:23

Pashinyan: Restrictions to be introduced if number of coronavirus cases keeps on growing with same tempo

Pashinyan stressed that the restrictions are aimed at ensuring availability of medical assistance to each citizen who will need it.

13/05/2020 11:12

Armenia’s PM warns about “very serious crisis” if anti-epidemic conditions are not preserved

“For already few days we are recording over 100 new infection cases which means that the anti-epidemic conditions are not preserved in the country properly,” the Prime Minister said.

13/05/2020 10:56

Number of coronavirus cases in Armenia grows by 180 in past 24 hours, reaching 3,718

According to the center, a total of 1,500 patients have recovered, 2,149 are getting treatment.

13/05/2020 10:26

Coronavirus can survive on surfaces for up to 3 days

Coronavirus can stay in the environment and can live on surfaces for up to 72 hours, head of Russia’s consumer watchdog Anna Popova told a briefing in the Russian Government House on Tuesday.

12/05/2020 21:44

Secretary of the Security Council of Artsakh Republic Arshavir Gharamyan resigns

He also stressed that he has dedicated his entire life to the national liberation struggle of the homeland and have used his potential to have his modest share in ensuring the common security.

12/05/2020 19:23

Ten new confirmed coronavirus cases recorded in Armenia’s Gegharkunik

He said so far three people have recovered from COVID-19 in the province.

12/05/2020 17:10

COVID-19 responsible for more deaths in Spain than any other disease, says paper

The coronavirus death toll in Spain has exceeded the number of deaths per year caused by any other disease, the ABC daily newspaper reported on Tuesday.

12/05/2020 16:46

Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirms he has contracted COVID-19

"Yes, I have fallen ill," he said, answering a corresponding question. "I am receiving treatment."

12/05/2020 16:42

Bako Sahakyan, Armen Grigoryan discuss cooperation in security sphere

On 12 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan.

12/05/2020 15:46

Bako Sahakyan received head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia Armed Forces

Issues related to army building and cooperation between the two Armenian states in the sphere were on the discussion agenda.

12/05/2020 14:54

Coronavirus: Wuhan draws up plans to test all 11 million residents

It comes after Wuhan, where the virus first emerged, recorded six new cases over the weekend.

12/05/2020 14:21

Russia moves up to second place in COVID-19 cases

According to the latest information provided by the anti-coronavirus crisis center, the number of infected people in Russia has reached 232,243, while the number of infections in Spain is 227,436.

12/05/2020 13:27

COVID-19: Georgia Reports 1 New Case, 32 Recoveries

"The one new infected patient is from quarantine space, however, at this stage, I can't name exactly from which cluster the infected person is," said Marina Ezugbaia, the Medical Director of the Tbilisi Infectious Diseases Hospital.

12/05/2020 12:35

Ryanair plans to reintroduce 40% of flights from 1 July

The airline will operate nearly 1,000 flights a day, bringing back nearly all of its pre-Covid 19 route network.

12/05/2020 12:14

State of emergency to probably be extended for another month

“More probably it will be extended for another month,” Avinyan’s spokesperson said.