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14 May 2020 • 14:38 AMT
ANCA-WR announces 2020 Virtual Gala Banquet

The Armenian National Committee of America said the Virtual Gala Banquet is set for October 4.

14 May 2020 • 14:25 AMT
Armenia, Wizz Air mull resuming flights in June

Commandant Tigran Avinyan said Wizz Air flights will most probably resume in mid-June.

14 May 2020 • 13:16 AMT
Indians stranded in Armenia will be flown back home

The carrier will operate several flights from a number of countries, including Canada, Australia, Germany․

14 May 2020 • 12:28 AMT
Armenia to restart public transport from May 18

The country is making it mandatory for citizens to wear a face mask when leaving their homes from May 25.

14 May 2020 • 11:59 AMT
China to expand coronavirus testing to prevent rebound in cases

The announcement comes after both Jilin and Liaoning provinces reported new locally transmitted cases.

14 May 2020 • 10:31 AMT
Israelis could be the first to travel to Georgia

About 20 air companies want to resume flights to Georgia, said Economy Minister Natia Turnava.

14 May 2020 • 09:26 AMT
Two Armenian Ministers self-isolate as staff test positive for Covid-19

Tigran Avinyan revealed that infections have been reported in the Minister of Territorial Administration.

14 May 2020 • 08:58 AMT
Researchers working on face mask that lights up detecting Covid-19

The face mask produces a fluorescent signal when a person with the virus breathes, coughs, or sneezes.

14 May 2020 • 08:44 AMT
Coronavirus may never go away, World Health Organization warns

WHO emergencies director Dr Mike Ryan warned against trying to predict when the virus would disappear.

14 May 2020 • 08:21 AMT
Armenia could re-impose restrictions if inpatient Covid-19 cases surge

Armenia on May 14 extended the state of emergency for a second time until June 13.

14 May 2020 • 07:56 AMT
Top official says EU needs to reopen borders within bloc

Margrethe Vestager said the Commission has adopted a package of guidance and recommendations.

14 May 2020 • 07:33 AMT
Covid-19: Armenia extends state of emergency for second time

The government approved the decision o extending the state of emergency on May 14.

14 May 2020 • 06:53 AMT
Armenia coronavirus infections reach 3860

36016 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

14 May 2020 • 06:43 AMT
Viva-MTS now offering VoD streaming to MTS TV users

The company said users just need to update the already installed MTS TV app on mobile devices.

13 May 2020 • 15:45 AMT
Armenia launches criminal case involving ex-Education Minister

Authorities launched the case against a former Minister of Education and Science over abuse of power.

13 May 2020 • 15:10 AMT
Court rejects former PMs’ guarantees to release Armenia ex-President

Kocharyan, who was the President of Armenia in 1998–2008, is accused of overthrowing the constitutional order.

13 May 2020 • 14:35 AMT
Azerbaijani troops fire on Armenian village, damage houses

A Defense Ministry spokeswoman said that Azeri troops used large-caliber weapons to fire on the buildings.

13 May 2020 • 14:09 AMT
EBRD forecasts Armenia’s economy will shrink by 3.5%

However, the EBRD said the country’s economy is expected to bounce back and grow by 5.5% in 2021.

13 May 2020 • 13:39 AMT
Coronavirus: Russia reports 10K+ cases in past 24 hours

The officials noted that 44.5% of newly diagnosed patients do not exhibit symptoms of the disease.

13 May 2020 • 12:53 AMT
Karabakh reports six new Covid-19 infections

Health authorities said the six new patients had been exposed to family members carrying the virus.

13 May 2020 • 11:08 AMT
Armenia moving to make wearing face masks mandatory

Pashinyan revealed in a Facebook live that the state of emergency will be extended for a second time.

13 May 2020 • 09:58 AMT
UNICEF: 6,000 more children could die each day from preventable causes

The analysis says an additional 1.2 million deaths of children under the age of 5 could occur in just six months

13 May 2020 • 07:58 AMT
Twitter allows employees to work from home “forever”

A spokesperson said the company does not anticipate being one of the first firms to return to offices.

13 May 2020 • 07:02 AMT
Armenia reports record 180 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours

32561 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

13 May 2020 • 06:59 AMT
Sweden revises coronavirus strategy after elderly deaths spiral

The government of Prime Minister Stefan Lofven plans to spend about $220 million on ratcheting up staff levels․

13 May 2020 • 06:00 AMT
The once thriving Armenian presence in Bangladesh is no more

The region that has been home to a thriving Armenian community for hundreds of years.

12 May 2020 • 14:35 AMT
EU could reopen borders to tourists in coronavirus recovery plan

The European commission is expected to recommend a three-phase approach to reopening borders.

12 May 2020 • 12:01 AMT
Arsenal “want to sell Mkhitaryan but Roma won’t meet £15m valuation”

According to Calcio Mercato, bosses at Roma are unwilling to pay the £15m asking price.

12 May 2020 • 11:00 AMT
Armenia may make wearing face masks compulsory

The issue of requiring people to cover their faces when they leave home is currently under discussion.

12 May 2020 • 10:24 AMT
U.S. lauds Armenia’s impressive progress in Freedom House report

The Embassy said they are committed to supporting reforms aimed at moving Armenia forward to democracy.