ARMENPRESS sums up key events of the week
YEREVAN, MAY 17, ARMENPRESS. Armenpress state news agency presents the most important and interesting events of the passing week.
Armenia confirms 239 new cases of coronavirus in one day
Minister presents details of coronavirus infected patients’ health condition
2 staff members of PM’s Office infected with coronavirus
More than 40 cases of novel coronavirus detected in Yerevan’s Nork nursing home
No major coronavirus outbreak in healthcare system of Armenia - Minister Torosyan
Armenia extends coronavirus-related state of emergency for another 30 days
Armenia public transport to resume operation from May 18
Wearing face masks in public transport to be compulsory in Armenia starting May 18
Public eateries required to screen patrons for fever at entrance
Armenia to be supplied with 70 additional ventilators – PM
Coronavirus cases reach 24 in Artsakh
Artsakh extends state of emergency for 30 days
Lithuania sends medical equipment to Armenia to battle spread of coronavirus
Pashinyan visits Artsakh’s Defense Army units and border positions
Azerbaijani troops fire against civilians in Tavush – no casualties
Azerbaijan’s upcoming military exercises happening without advance notice – Armenia Defense Ministry
Pashinyan discussed with Putin legal processes around Russian companies operating in Armenia
Regular flights from Russia to Armenia to resume on May 15
Salaries of judges to be increased – Pashinyan, Justice Minister discuss reform process
Total vetting is impossible without Constitutional changes – Minister Badasyan
Armenian Parliament ratifies CoE Convention on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation
Tatevik Stepanyan appointed deputy minister of labor and social affairs
Chairman of Supreme Certifying Committee resigns
Special parliament session for Arayik Harutyunyan's inauguration to take place on May 21
Artsakh’s newly-elected Parliament to hold first session on May 21
U.S. Congress strongly criticizes Azerbaijani authorities
I Am Not Alone documentary on Armenian Revolution receives its 10th award at international festival