Yerevan beats Tbilisi, Baku by quality of living: surveyMarch 13, 2019 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan was placed 170th in the 2019 Quality of Living ranking compiled by Mercer, the world's largest human resources consulting firm, leaving behind other major cities in the region. The Georgian capital of Tbilisi comes in the 187th, followed by Azerbaijan’s Baku in the 190th. Vienna has been ranked the most liveable city in the world for the 10th year in a row. Zurich, Switzerland's biggest city, came in second place for overall quality of living, followed by Auckland, Munich and Vancouver in joint third place. Mercer's annual index ranks 231 cities around the world on factors including political stability, crime, personal freedoms, healthcare, education, housing, recreation and public transport. Baghdad (Iraq), Bangui (Central African Republic) and Sana'a (Yemen), meanwhile, are ranked the worst cities for quality of living. Related links: Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |