  Number of Iranian travelers to Armenia increased by 30% in 2016 February 8, 2017 - 12:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 188,851 Iranian citizens visited Armenia throughout 2016, chief specialist of brief analysis division at the Tourism Department Anush Babayan told PanARMENIAN.Net "In 2016, the number of Iranian travelers grew by 30% against the previous year," she said. Babayan said, however, that the department possesses no information as to how many Armenian nationals visited the Islamic Republic in the reporting period. Armenia and Iran in summer of 2016 signed an agreement on abloshing visas.   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 |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
