5% of Armenian users block ads online, study findsFebruary 2, 2017 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The level of adblocking in Armenia now stands at 5%, according to data from a new global report by Irish firm PageFair. One in 20 Armenian internet users now blocks ads on laptops and other computers, as traditional publishers and media companies try to earn money from online ads. Georgia’s ad blocking rate is the same as that of Armenia at 5%, while Russia and Turkey’s rates stand at 6% and 7%, respectively. No information is available on ad blocking rates in Azerbaijan and Iran. Covering 73 countries from across the globe, the Pagefair 2017 Global Adblock report says that Ireland and Greece share the top spot for ad-blocking at 39%, followed by Germany at 29%. Also, the report reveals that 615 million devices are now blocking ads, a year-over-year spurt of 30%. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news Most popular in the section | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Azerbaijan proposes Armenia to jointly seek cancelation of Minak Group The Azerbaijani President maintained that the move will show “how sincere Armenia is.” Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. |