Armenia

Russia, U.S., French leaders issues joint statement on Nagorno-Karabakh

"We are confident that further delay in reaching a balanced framework agreement leading to a comprehensive peace settlement is unacceptable and urge the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to focus with renewed energy on the issues that are still open..."

21:25 • 18.06.13

Armenia’s parliament approves bill on homeland-defenders

The bill was co-drafted by Samvel Farmanyan, a Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) parliamentary group member, and Generals Manvel Grigoryan and Sedrak Seyranyan, RPA group members…

 

20:56 • 18.06.13

G8 leaders have agreed on a seven-point plan to find a ‘political solution’ to the Syria conflict, promise $1.5bn (£960milion) a

Following the talks, the G8 nations said they were ‘committed to achieving a political solution to the crisis based on a vision for a united, inclusive and democratic Syria’…

 

20:32 • 18.06.13

Businessman Ashot Sukiasyan on ‘wanted’ list

Ahot Sukiasyan, who is doing diamond business, is reportedly co-owner of an offshore company registered in Cyprus and shared in by Armenia’s Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Vicar of…

 

19:37 • 18.06.13

Armenian FM comments joint statement on Nagorno-Karabakh by the Heads of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair countries

The joint statement of Enniskillen on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict by the heads of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs may become an impetus for achieving progress in the negotiation process…

 

19:09 • 18.06.13

Russia, U.S., French leaders issues joint statement on Nagorno-Karabakh

"We strongly urge the leaders of all the parties to reaffirm their commitment to the Helsinki Principles, in particular, the principles of non-use of force or threat of force, territorial integrity...

 

19:07 • 18.06.13

Colonel Artak Budaghyan recovering

Colonel Artak Budaghyan has not so far been interrogated. He does not want see any of his relatives…

 

18:53 • 18.06.13

Conflict in Armenia’s parliament: journalist calls MP ‘tramp’

“I had an honor degree, but I worked as a loader. It was not for nothing that I became a minister. Show me something stolen…”

 

17:37 • 18.06.13

Opposition Armenian MP lashes out at premier, parliament speaker, ex-minister

“According to Russian and Armenian mass media, Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan, during his 20-year activities, has become one of major proprietors in Armenia. He has kept on searching the…”

 

16:28 • 18.06.13

Armenia’s voters must fight against authorities, not support them – MP

“This is our common guilt. We were unable to remove the incumbent authorities because the authorities’ policy forces people to emigrate. I have no levers in my hands, have I?..”

 

11:47 • 18.06.13

Car tumbles into gorge in Yerevan

The incident was reported to the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 9:25 local time. A rescue team has been sent ...

 

21:12 • 17.06.13

Opposition Armenian MP critical of Control Chamber chairman

“If the report is not a show and Zakaryan is not a scriptwriter, he should have presented the report will all the details. You feel embarrassed because you live in a grand private house..."

 

20:17 • 17.06.13

Vahe Avetyan case: results of public response

“In our case, we get enthusiastic for a short period and then out enthusiasm fades, which the authorities are well aware of…”

 

18:06 • 17.06.13

Vardan Sedrakyan testifies in court over Hayrikan assassination attempt

The former candidate told the court that he had learned of the gun attack from television. He said he hurried to the hospital after the incident ...

 

17:23 • 17.06.13

Armenian military doctor to be commemorated on tragic death anniversary

The public initiative condemning the tragic crime, which left the 33-year-old father of two dead, says in a statement ...

 

17:21 • 17.06.13

Armenian MP accuses vice-premier of ‘kickback’ sponsorship

“We are speaking of kickbacks. According to numerous press reports, you own a third of the Toyota Armenia company. The government is making purchases from this company, which brings profit to…”

 

16:16 • 17.06.13

‘Cleaner Yerevan’ program launched

“The Yerevan Municipality’s work is not sufficient. We need to involve NGOs to make our Yerevan a cleaner city…”

 

15:49 • 17.06.13

Missing freedom-fighters’ families to receive financial aide

“Minister Seyran Ohanyan helped us, and I promised our committee to direct the funds to the missing freedom-fighters’ families…”

 

15:42 • 17.06.13

Man drowns in Lake Sevan

A special water rescue team has gone to the scene. The Ministry of Emergency Situations promised ...

 

15:01 • 17.06.13

Traders hold protest in front of Armenia’s parliament

“We have turned to different government bodies, but they have not explained any reasons to us. About 300 people are working at the shopping center…”

 

14:36 • 17.06.13

Vardan Sedrakyan not mastermind behind Hayrikyan death attempt, defendant says in court

At its hearing on Thursday, the Yerevan district court which is conducting the preceding, studied the evidence provided by the prosecutor ...

 

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Region

OSCE chief encounters difficulties in Karabakh settlement efforts – Russian paper
“Yes, stronger, more influential and resource-rich countries chaired the OSCE before Ukraine, but none managed to resolve the existing frozen conflicts on the CIS territory. All understand ...

Iran president-elect rules out nuclear suspension
"The Germans acquiesced in the agreement, but Britain, under the US pressure, refrained from cooperation and the job was left ...

Press digest

Harparak: Republican party elite to head to China for talks
The negotiations with Chinese politicians will focus on the strengthening and deepening of bilateral relations. Given that the ruling political force has decided to kind of ...

Zhoghovurd: Gazprom wants full control of subsidiary’s shares
Armenian Minister of Nature Armenian Protection Armen Movsisyan met Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller on Monday to discuss Russia’s natural gas policies

World

Man arrested by police, after threatening death plunge off Eiffel Tower
The jumper was described as 'psychologically unstable' by a spokesman for the Paris fire department, and had planned to climb from the second floor where he had been, to the third floor, demanding…

Cameron keeps pressure on Putin as Russia ponders 'principles for peace' in Syria
Downing Street welcomed a "very positive" response from the Russian leader, reviving hopes for a peace conference to pave the way for a political transition ...

Business

Three Armenian airlines: positive and negative aspects
“With a total number of passengers being 2 million, one million should be considered as international air carriers’ clients. The rest divided by three, each national air carrier will serve 300,000..."

Armenian IT companies fined over antitrust breaches
The same breaches were found in IT Master, which too, failed to meet its advertisement terms ...

Event

Earthquake on Armenian-Georgian border
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred on the Armenian-Georgian border, 9 km north-east of Dmanisi, at 6:47 local time…

Serj Tankian backs rights watchdog bid condemning Turkey
“Turkey needs a strong awakening of this type-hopefully the beneficiaries will be justice, equity, historical reflection and the like instead of more repression ...

Science/tech

Gagarin air crash details emerge
"My guess would be that one of the reasons for covering up the truth was to hide the fact that there was such a lapse so close to Moscow ...

Armenian astrophysicists detect bright star
“Photometric and spectroscopic monitoring of this kind of flare stars is very relevant because it provides us with information about the changing states and physical processes, which are in turn key t

Culture

Jennifer Lopez starring in Chilean miner film
Mike Medavoy is producing the drama, based on the true story of the 33 Chilean miners who were rescued after being trapped for 69 days in 2010 ...

Bruce Lee statue unveiled in LA Chinatown
“Seeing it there in its permanent spot with the night sky of Chinatown ... it really struck me ...

Sports

Dinamo vs. Shirak: Georgian fans assault Armenian sportsmen after home match
The Georgian fans were active during the match, showing active support to their players. And it didn’t demonstrate an undisciplined conduct. But a minute after the match, 80 Georgian fans ...

Football: Armenian forward to join Yekaterinburg’s Ural
Arthur Sarkisov, whose transfer belongs to Moscow’s Locomotive, has played for different other football clubs. The Yekaterinburg team have ...

Lifestyle

David Cameron admits working in pyjamas
“I get up pretty early in the morning and I start work before I get dressed ...

Nine foods that you should never eat again
The problem is not only the calories they contain, but the additives, sugar, and ...