At least eight US airline companies requested the authorities to approve flights to Cuba, reports “BBC”.

The Armenian Government is working to address the urgent humanitarian needs by offering a wide range of emergency assistance and integration projects. To name a few, the government offers free health insurance as well as scholarships, has put into place a simplified naturalization and accelerated asylum procedure and has facilitated residence permits. Moreover, through the “adopt-a-family” project, refugees are matched with Armenian host families who help them integrate into the social, legal and cultural life of Armenia. To further integrate migrants, the Armenian government established a micro-credit scheme in collaboration with UNHCR to help refugees create startups.

The Government of the Republic of Armenia confirmed the decision to appoint Hovsep Simonyan to the post of Shirak Governor. Minister of Territorial Administration and Development David Lokyan mentioned that Simonyan has long working experience at the Governorate. “He is aware of the general social-economic situation of the Province and will be able to work actively with our support and we will witness progress in this Province”, Lokyan said.

The Government of the Republic of Armenia confirmed the decision to appoint Gebriel Gyozalyan Aragatsotn Governor. Minister of Territorial Administration and Development David Lokyan mentioned that Gyozalyan is very experienced.

On the contact line of the Karabakh-Azerbaijan opposing armies the rival fired more than 750 shots from different caliber weapons at Armenian positions on March 2 and early morning of March 3.

Gradual recovery of internal demand in Armenia’s economy, productive implementation of the Government program directed to boosting export and investments, progressing improvement of external economic environment and structural amendments are the factors, by impact of which economic growth will intensify from 2017 and will comprise 3.0-4.5% in the end of anticipated horizon.

Unfolding of the list was extraordinary and even a striking step, as Russia rarely demonstrates such transparency in providing weaponry to other countries. In my opinion, statement by Russian MFA on the issue indirectly gave explanation to the list publication. According to RF MFA speaker, Russia is in good ties both with Armenia and Azerbaijan, and will continue selling weaponry to both.

“Armenian diplomacy has had serious achievements during the 25 years of independence. This is evidenced by the establishment of diplomatic relations with around 160 countries over the years, the membership of 90 international organizations; signing of around 2000 international treaties and agreements. It is the result of efforts and hard work of Armenian diplomats, working in 60 representative offices of Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and abroad.

Devon Terrell and Anya Taylor-Joy have been cast as the leads in the independent film “Barry,” which follows President Barack Obama as a college student in New York City.

Currently we are on-board a small, worn-out and dilapidated ship, which appeared in a storm. And we not only complain, that the ship is shaking, but also—there is no hot water in the cabin, and the food isn’t tasty at all. We swear at the staff and the captain (who we don’t like so much) taking into account the fact that his purpose is keeping ship on water and not sinking. He still succeeds.