Armenia sees sharp decrease in number of Russian visitors

[ad_1] According to official statistics from the Armenian authorities, about 1.5 million tourists will visit the country in 2020, a drop of 80.2% from last year, Report informs, citing news.am. Armenia still grapples with the crisis in the tourism sector this year. According to the official figures, 239,263 tourists visited the country in January-June 2021,… Continue reading Armenia sees sharp decrease in number of Russian visitors

Azerbaijan sees 34% rise in money transfers from abroad 

[ad_1] Independent News Agency “Report” provides readers with timely information on key developments in the country and worldwide in politics, economy, society, sports, and culture in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English through the website and daily newsletters. Analysis and articles regarding the developments taking place in Azerbaijan and abroad are available in the ‘Analytics’ category. [ad_2]… Continue reading Azerbaijan sees 34% rise in money transfers from abroad 

South African Republic sees rise in number of crimes

[ad_1] In the second quarter of 2021, crimes in the South African Republic registered a 60.6% increase, compared to the corresponding period of the previous financial year, Police Minister Bheki Cele said in a briefing, Report informs, citing TASS. The police minister said that while the country had seen a ‘holiday from crime’ during the… Continue reading South African Republic sees rise in number of crimes

Azerbaijan sees over 16% growth in solar power production 

[ad_1] The production in the sector of electric power, gas and steam production, distribution, and supply amounted to AZN 1,404.6 million in January-June 2021, up 2.6% from a year earlier, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee. The production in the water supply, waste treatment, and processing sector has risen by 10.7%, settling at AZN… Continue reading Azerbaijan sees over 16% growth in solar power production 

Japan sees highest COVID incidence

[ad_1] Japan has confirmed a record high of 15,263 new coronavirus cases, marking the first time the daily total has exceeded 15,000, Report informs referring to NHK World-Japan. This brings the total number of coronavirus infections reported in Japan in this pandemic to 987,163. As of August 5, the total number of people who died… Continue reading Japan sees highest COVID incidence

Australia’s New South Wales sees surge in local COVID cases, despite lockdown

[ad_1] Australia’s New South Wales state reported on Thursday five deaths and 262 locally-acquired cases of COVID-19, up from 233 a day earlier, Report informs via Reuters. The numbers continued to climb despite state capital Sydney nearing six weeks in a hard lockdown. Of the new cases, at least 43 have spent time in the… Continue reading Australia’s New South Wales sees surge in local COVID cases, despite lockdown

Japan sees its highest COVID incidence to date

[ad_1] Over the past day, Japan registered 14,200 new cases of coronavirus infection, which is the highest figure for the Asian country since the pandemic onset, Report informs via Japanese media. To date, 972,000 people have contracted the virus in Japan. The deadly pathogen has claimed 15,200 in the country. Tokyo also saw its highest… Continue reading Japan sees its highest COVID incidence to date

Russia sees nearly 800 COVID deaths

[ad_1] Over the past day, medical experts recorded 22,804 new cases of coronavirus infection in Russia, Report informs referring to the operational headquarters to combat the disease. The total number of registered cases in the country since the pandemic onset has reached 6,288,677. To date, a total of 159,352 people died due to COVID-related health… Continue reading Russia sees nearly 800 COVID deaths

Azerbaijan sees 671 new COVID cases

[ad_1] Azerbaijan has recorded 671 new coronavirus cases over the past day, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report. Meanwhile, 202 people recovered from the infection, and four patients succumbed to the deadly pathogen. Overall, the country has reported 344,520 cases of infection, 333,128 recoveries, and 5,027 deaths since the onset of… Continue reading Azerbaijan sees 671 new COVID cases