Author: Jagharian Tania

Armenia’s PM states about full ban of work of public transport

Jagharian Tania
Aysor, Armenia

The work of public transport will be fully banned, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said live on Facebook, adding that public transport is the biggest risk of spread of coronavirus.

“On the other side the sectors where the working activity will be allowed the transportation means must be ensured by employers. The inter-regional transport communication will not be allowed either,” he said, adding that only taxis will be allowed to work.

The PM also said people will be allowed to use own cars.

I definitely will come back with my family to Armenia – Kourtney Kardashian

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I definitely will come back with my family to Armenia – Kourtney Kardashian

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 16:36, 4 April, 2020

YEREVAN, APRIL 4, ARMENPRESS. TV Star Kourtney Kardashian used her time while isolated at home for recalling her visit to Armenia together with Kim Kardashian and her children.

”A big part of this trip was visiting the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, and getting our kids baptized there. It’s not only the first-ever church in Armenia, but is thought to be the first-ever cathedral in the world because Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity. It was such a powerful feeling being there. The story behind it is that St. Gregory The Illuminator received a message from God to build the first cathedral in that very spot, and so it’s remained ever since. It has such a solid framework that they’ve only recently begun restructuring it, which is so cool and crazy to me. Having the kids baptized there made us feel reverent and humble, and like the right way to help our kids honor their roots”, she wrote.

She recalled Kim’s speech at World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) in Yerevan, noting that Armenia records real success in technologies.

Noting that they had only 3 days to spend in Armenia, Kardashian said, ”But I watched my kids as we drove around the city, and I could tell that they were really taking things in and soaking it up, quietly listening to stories about our family. They also loved the story about how Noah’s Ark had supposedly landed on the huge mountain in Armenia, Ararat. I think that was exciting for them and made them feel proud to be connected to the country in some way’’, she added.

Kourtney Kardashian also recalled their visit to the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex, and highlighted the fact that the kids were able to see everything and will remember for a long time. ”  It seemed important to recognize this historical event with them—it’s something that we don’t talk or read about in the history books as much as we should, but it’s part of our ancestry’’.

Kourtney Kardashian also recalled their photo session dressed in traditional clothing, their visit to a Yerevan restaurant where their tasted Armenian food and their meeting with President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian.

”Even though we did a lot in a short time, I definitely will be coming back with my family to experience more of this country. We still have a lot more history to explore’’, she concluded.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

Armenia total number of coronavirus cases reaches 736

Jagharian Tania

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 11:12, 3 April, 2020

YEREVAN, APRIL 3, ARMENPRESS. 73 coronavirus cases have been diagnosed in Armenia in the past 24 hours, bringing the total cumulative number of the COVID-19 cases to 736, the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

With 43 recoveries and 7 fatalities, the number of active cases stands at 686 as of April 3, 11:00 GMT+4.

 

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan




Police charges 477 citizens in one day with violating movement restriction and quarantine rules

Jagharian Tania
Panorama, Armenia
April 4 2020
Society 18:30 04/04/2020Armenia

The Police of Armenia continues implementing the Commandant’s directive on the restriction on public movement to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the press service at the Police reported.

As the source said, from April 3 9 a.m. to April 4 9 p.m., 477 people in Armenia have been pressed with administrative charges for violating quarantine rules and other restrictions of public movement imposed to contain the coronavirus.

The total number of citizens called for administrative liability has been 5665 since the directive of the Commandant’s Office. 2441 out of the total number were recorded in capital Yerevan, 3224 – in regions.

The Police urges the citizens to strictly refrain from leaving the houses under quarantine rules except for bare essentials.

Armenian President holds phone talk with renowned scientist Yousef Babikian

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 11:33, 1 April, 2020

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian had a telephone conversation with famous scientist, Professor in genetics studies Yousef Babikian, the Presidential Office told Armenpress.

The officials discussed Prof. Babikian’s studies on natural and organic materials aimed at enhancing and restoring the human immune system, as well as the joint actions being carried out with the Armenian scientists in the Rhea Pharmaceutical laboratory founded by Mr. Babikian in Armenia.

The Armenian President and Mr. Babikian also discussed the global coronavirus pandemic and the cooperation opportunities in fighting the disease in Armenia.

Prof. Babikian is currently one of the leading scientists at the Charoen Pokphand Indonesia, which is a largest multi-functional company operating in Thailand, China and Indonesia.

 

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan




Armenpress: Coronavirus cases reach 11 in Azerbaijan

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Coronavirus cases reach 11 in Azerbaijan

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 10:13, 10 March, 2020

YEREVAN, MARCH 10, ARMENPRESS. Two more cases of the novel coronavirus have been registered in Azerbaijan, reports TASS.

These two people arrived from Iran.

The total number of the people infected with the Covid-19 has reached 11 in Azerbaijan. All these patients arrived from Iran.

In late December 2019, Chinese authorities notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak of a previously unknown pneumonia in the city of Wuhan, central China. WHO declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus a global health emergency and named the virus COVID-19. Cases of coronavirus have been reported in over 100 countries.




Ameriabank postpones loan repayments for 2 months over coronavirus fears

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YEREVAN, MARCH 13, ARMENPRESS.   To prevent coronavirus, as well as to avoid crowding in the bank’s branches, Ameriabank has decided to provide all its individuals and individual business customers with a “credit vacation” from March 13 to May 13, 2020, ARMENPRESS reports the Bank issued a statement.

“To prevent coronavirus, as well as to avoid crowding in the bank’s branches, Ameriabank has decided to provide all its individuals and individual business customers with a “credit vacation” from March 13 to May 13, 2020.

“To prevent coronavirus, as well as to avoid crowding in the bank’s branches, Ameriabank has decided to provide all its individuals and individual business customers with a “credit vacation” from March 13 to May 13.All individuals and individual entrepreneurs during this period may fail to make regular repayments of their loans, including principal, accrued interest, servicing and other payments, which will not result in any adverse effect.

Loan interest rates of its individuals and individual business customers will be calculated and distributed over the remaining months of the loan in accordance with the newly drawn schedule that the customers can receive through the pre-selected communication method they have selected.

Ameriabank continues urging all its customers to use the Bank’s Remote Service and 24/7 Contact Center by calling +374 10 561111”, reads the statement.

8 cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Armenia since March 1, 2020 

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

Pashinyan and wife test negative for coronavirus

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 17:29,

YEREVAN, MARCH 14, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his spouse Anna Hakobyan tested negative for the novel coronavirus.

Pashinyan and his wife had gone into self-quarantine on March 13th after a media report said the Brazilian president had the virus. Anna Hakobyan had a meeting with the Brazilian First Lady days earlier.

The report on the Brazilian president’s health condition was refuted afterwards, but Pashinyan and his wife however chose to stay self-quarantined and take the test as a precaution.

The tests came back negative.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan

State Department: Armenia experiences significant problems with independence of judiciary

Jagharian Tania
News.am, Armenia

12:43, 12.03.2020
                  

Armenia’s significant human rights issues included torture; arbitrary detention, harsh and life-threatening prison conditions, 2019 Reports on Human Rights Practices reads.

The report was issued by the State Department on March 11. The report also refers to the 2018 parliamentary elections in Armenia that were held with respect for fundamental freedoms.

“Significant human rights issues included: torture; arbitrary detention, although with fewer reports; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; arbitrary interference with privacy; significant problems with the independence of the judiciary; crimes involving violence or threats of violence targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex (LGBTI) persons; and use of forced or compulsory child labor,” the report says.

“The government took steps to investigate and punish alleged abuses by former and current government officials and law enforcement authorities. For example, throughout the year, an investigation continued into the culpability of former high-ranking government officials surrounding events that led to the deaths of eight civilians and two police officers during postelection protests in 2008.”

The report also mentions deaths in the army. It is noted that human rights NGOs voiced concern regarding the Defense Ministry’s classification of military deaths and the practice of qualifying many noncombat deaths as suicides, making it less likely that abuses would be uncovered and investigated. In response to demands from families whose sons died in the army under noncombat conditions, the government established a working group consisting of NGOs and individual experts to examine five past cases and identify systemic problems.

Lawyer Ruben Melikyan reports violation by Pashinyan in constitutional referendum ‘Yes’ campaign

Jagharian Tania
Panorama, Armenia

Lawyer Ruben Melikyan, who is leading the campaign for a “No” vote in Armenia’s constitutional referendum, promises to records all violations committed by representatives of the constitutional referendum “Yes” campaign.

“From today on, [Prime Minister] Nikol Pashinyan is on vacation and, according to his statement, he is going to campaign for constitutional changes.

Here a question arises: Does Armenian citizen N. Pashinyan have the right to use a state helicopter to travel to southern Syunik Province for the purpose of campaigning there?

Obviously no, since the “No” campaign representatives have no opportunity to make use of those resources and domestic aviation in general,” the lawyer said on Facebook.

“Dear My Step members, when are you going to say “No” to the daily breaches of the law?” he added.

Earlier on Tuesday PM Nikol Pashinyan said he was taking a vacation to fully engage in the campaign for a “Yes” vote in the referendum.

He was set to campaign in Syunik Province on Tuesday morning, announcing visits to Meghri, Kajaran, Kapan and Tegh.