East Mediterranean International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (EMITT) has finished in Turkey. Sixty countries, including Armenia, participated in the exhibition.

The Turkish Tourism Agency reported that a delegation headed by Governor of visited the Armenian pavilion and held a talk with representatives of the Armenian tourist industry. The sides discussed prospects for cooperation.

Referring to Van Governor Munir Karaoglu, NEWS.am reported that the Armenian church Surb Khach (Holy Cross) on Akhtamar Island is to be re-opened for religious ceremonies on September 12, 2010. Mr. Karaoglu stressed that was a final decision.

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