11:10,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. 184 coronavirus cases have been diagnosed in Armenia in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 4044, the NCDC reported.
94 people recovered, raising the total number of discharged patients to 1666.
The number of fatalities has reached 52, with 3 patients having died from coronavirus complications in the past day.
The number of active cases stands at 2304.
Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan
12:26,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. All public eateries such as cafes and restaurants are required to screen patrons for fever before letting them in, Deputy Minister of Economy Varos Simonyan said.
Patrons showing flu-like symptoms such as a runny nose, cough or fever will not be allowed to enter the venues, he said.
The businesses are also required to report potential sick customers to the healthcare authorities.
Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan
13:49,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. The newly-elected Parliament of 7th convocation of Artsakh will hold the first session on May 21, the Central Electoral Commission said.
The session will start at 10:00.
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14:04,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. The Yerevan Metro will resume its operation from May 18.
The subway will operate in accordance with its schedule, starting from 07:00 until 23:00, the Yerevan Metro said on Facebook.
However, based on the decision of the Commandant, several changes were made in the restrictions which are being applied in Armenia during the state of emergency.
The entrance to the subway will be allowed only by wearing face masks and gloves.
Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan
14:15,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Ambassador to Iran Artashes Tumanyan and Iranian deputy minister of health Asadi Lari met on May 14 in Tehran, the Armenian Embassy said.
During the meeting the officials discussed issues relating to the delivery of medical items from Iran to Armenia, as well as other issues of mutual interest.
The Armenian Ambassador proposed to organize video conferences between the healthcare sector representatives and specialists of the two sides, and the Iranian deputy minister expressed his support to the proposal.
Reporting by Lilit Demuryan; Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan
15:38,
STEPANAKERT, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan received today the delegation of the “HALO Trust” organization led by head of the structure’s program manager in Artsakh Robert Syfret, the Presidential Office told Armenpress.
Issues on the activity extended by the organization in Artsakh were on the discussion agenda.
15:45,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. I Am Not Alone documentary about the 2018 revolution in Armenia has received its 10th award, this time at the RiverRun International Film Festival, the movie’s Facebook page said, posting the statement of the jury. The movie won Best Documentary Feature at the festival.
“The jury’s top prize goes to I AM NOT ALONE, directed by Garin Hovannisian. This gripping film reminded us of the power of the best documentary filmmaking: to open our eyes to a story we didn’t know, and present it with artistry and skill”, the statement of the jury says.
The film traces Nikol Pashinyan, a journalist and political prisoner turned political activist, as he marches against the Armenian prime minister Serzh Sargsyan.
“What starts as one man walking across the country unfolds before our eyes to become a mass movement. Watching the film is more than a passive observation of a political movement; Hovannisian fully immerses the audience in the story, from beautifully sweeping drone shots to ordinary citizens’ cellphone footage”, the statement said.
The jury found this film an enlightening and inspiring watch, taking a complex subject and presenting it in an entertaining, tightly edited narrative that shows multiple sides of a complex and urgent story. “In the midst of an election year, I Am Not Alone is a potent reminder of the power of the people”, the jury said.
The premiere of the movie was held on September 7, 2019, on the sidelines of the Toronto International Film Festival.
16:20,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Lt. General Artak Davtyan visited the military bases located in the southwestern direction and reviewed the ongoing renovation works and the organization of the daily service, the Ministry of Defense said in a news release.
Lt. General Artak Davtyan also visited combat positions and got acquainted with the tactical situation at the border line, the level of physical, combat and morale readiness of the troops, the combat duty conditions and the engineering and reinforcement works at the frontline.
Lt. General Davtyan issued instructions to commanders regarding increasing the effectiveness of combat shifts.
Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan
15:16,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. Armenian foreign minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan held a telephone conversation on May 14 with the United Arab Emirates’ minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Armenian MFA told Armenpress.
The Armenian FM congratulated his UAE counterpart on Ramadan, wishing success and good health, and lasting peace, welfare to the good people of the United Arab Emirates.
The ministers discussed the problems caused by the novel coronavirus and the national and international actions taken to eliminate the socio-economic consequences of the virus. Introducing the steps taken by the Armenian government, as well as the programs, the FM thanked the UAE government for the humanitarian aid provided to Armenia to tackle the spread of coronavirus.
The officials praised the traditional relations, political dialogue and the visible dynamics of cooperation between the sides in trade and other areas, reaffirming their mutual readiness to continue the steps aimed at deepening and enriching the bilateral agenda.
The Armenian and UAE FMs also touched upon the situation in the region and the steps to deepen the cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
During the phone talk the ministers also discussed a number of issues of the international agenda.
Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan
15:54,
YEREVAN, MAY 15, ARMENPRESS. Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan addressed a message on the International Day of Families, his Office told Armenpress.
The message says:
“Family is the base for a healthy and united society.
A family, where there is mutual respect towards dignity and rights, is a guarantee for human harmony and happiness.
We should do everything for a child to grow up in a family, enjoy his childhood and get a complete upbringing in a family.
Happy International Day of Families!”
Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan