Armenia extends state of emergency by 30 daysApril 13, 2020 - 12:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The government on Monday, April 13 decided to extend the state of emergency declared in Armenia on March 16 by 30 days. The country also lifted media restrictions imposed in the country as part of the state of emergency declared to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. Armenia first declared a 30-day state of emergency on March 16, and has restricted the movement in the country. The lockdown has now been extended by 30 days until May 14. So far, 1039 people have tested positive for Covid-19, 211 people have recovered, 14 have died from the coronavirus in the country. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |