Armenia

22:43 • 24.07.12

Jail is not threat for us to stop our fight – ANC rep

“The decision over the guys is addressed to each of us. It is the message of Serzh Sargsyan’s criminal regime that each of us may appear behind the bars at any moment...

 

21:13 • 24.07.12

Number of Karabakh students studying abroad increases year by year

President reported that President Sahakyan noted with satisfaction that our compatriots who have studied in leading foreign universities already work in different departments...

 

20:55 • 24.07.12

Armenian President receives Russia’s interior minister

Armenian Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan attended the meeting and briefed for the president on the results and coming programs of cooperation between Armenian and Russian law enforcers...

 

20:24 • 24.07.12

Cinematographers on life convicts’ cases

Mejlumyan said there are 105 life convicts in Armenia which is a rather big number for a country having small population...

 

19:41 • 24.07.12

Armenia, Russia discuss creation of parliamentary reps' institute

“Taking into consideration the cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries and deepening of bilateral relations, we are viewing the opportunity of creating institute of...

 

19:15 • 24.07.12

Putin can showcase his strength becoming star of peace in Karabakh - Michael Kambeck

If Aliyev really cannot imagine any solution very close to that compromise, the conflict will follow an irrational path, including war and bombs on Baku and Yerevan...

 

18:32 • 24.07.12

Armenian PM receives Russian State Duma chairman

“We are proud to be Armenia’s chief economic partner. The parliamentarians of the two countries are ready to do everything possible to expand Armenian-Russian economic ties...”

 

17:41 • 24.07.12

Armenian President, State Duma chairman discuss bilateral relations

The president voiced hope that Naryshkin’s visit will give new impetus to the dynamically developing Armenian-Russian strategic relations...

 

17:20 • 24.07.12

Heritage party rep to be happy if backed by non-coalition forces

Speaking about Heritage party’s participation in local self-governmental elections, Safaryan said they have representatives in different communities but the issue on their nomination should still...

 

16:16 • 24.07.12

Lawsuits against journalists reduce, pressure on mass media grows

“Last year 14 cases have been registered, this year only six,” Melikyan told the reporters...

 

15:42 • 24.07.12

Russian State Duma chairman’s delegation visits Armenian Genocide memorial complex

The guests visited Armenian Genocide museum-institute, got familiarized with the documents, materials about the genocide...

 

15:22 • 24.07.12

Armenia keeps dangerous silence over Syrian-Armenians’ issue – Heritage party rep

"Armenia is the Homeland to world spread Diaspora Armenians and it has to accept the wave of refugees in case there is no other way..."

 

14:20 • 24.07.12

MPs on Gyumri mayoral elections

According to media outlets, the incumbent Gyumri mayor Vardan Ghukasyan will not run for mayor, while the ruling Republican Party will back Prosperous Armenia party candidate Samvel Balasanyan...

 

12:59 • 24.07.12

Justice minister: Rejecting justice reforms would mean opposing to Armenia’s development

“It is not easy to find any program that would have as many proponents and objectors. And today’s program is among those pleasant exceptions. It is a complex of steps aimed at ...

 

11:22 • 24.07.12

Armenian FM attends ministerial meeting in Brussels

“The Eastern Partnership ministerial meetings are a good opportunity to exchange ideas over promoting cooperation, to sum up the accomplishments and to introduce the expectations ...

 

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Region

OSCE to conduct monitoring on Contact Line
The Varanda village will come under observation this time ...

Georgia’s ex Interior Minister Vano Merabishvili arrested
Member of Georgian parliamentary minority Georgi Gabashvili said Ivanishvili has dismissed Merabishvili considering him his main political rival...

Press digest

Zhoghovurd: Serzh Sargsyan agrees to reach accord over Karabakh
Citing diplomatic sources, the paper says the six-clause document envisages changing the status quo over Karabakh. The paper notes that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ...

Aravot: CoE call Azerbaijan to order
Considering Azerbaijan a member of the European family, Professor Douwe Korff said it is better for the family to reduce the undisciplined child to order instead of thinking ...

World

US immigration bill passes Senate panel
A Senate panel voted 13-5 to back the measure, after a plan to allow people to sponsor same-sex partners for permanent legal status was withdrawn...

US tornado rescue effort nears end
Emergency crews' search in the ruins left by the gigantic tornado that killed two dozen people in Oklahoma on Monday is almost over, say officials...

Business

Tax and energy to dominate EU summit in Brussels
After sharp divisions over the EU budget there may be more consensus on these issues, seen as vital in restoring Europe's competitiveness...

Apple remains No.1 in the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands
Apple grew just +1% in the last year compared to a +51% growth for its closest competitor, Samsung, which is now no.30 in the global ranking with a brand value of $21 billion...

Event

Notre-Dame de Paris suicide a political act - Marine Le Pen
France's far-right party party leader Marine Le Pen has paid tribute to the man who killed himself in the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying it was a "political act"...

Syria and Israel in exchange of fire
Israel returned fire after one of its military vehicles was hit by shots from Syria, Israel's defence forces say. Media reports say no-one was hurt...

Science/tech

Microsoft unveils Xbox One next-generation console
"Xbox represents Microsoft's core strategy in the consumer entertainment market, especially after it sold its Mediaroom video distribution business to Ericsson earlier this year...

‘Sunshine vitamin’ may treat asthma
"We also know that many people with asthma have concerns about the side effects of their medicines so if vitamin D is shown to reduce the amount of medicines required ...

Culture

Longtime Uriah Heep bassist Trevor Bolder dies
British rock bassist Trevor Bolder has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer...

'Cleopatra,' 'Last Emperor' see new lift in Cannes
"She wasn't in her full glory. She was a slightly dimmer version of the gorgeous Elizabeth Taylor we all idolize ...

Sports

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open with back injury
Britain's world number two retired in his first match in Rome and has opted against playing on the Paris clay...

Donetsk’s Shakhtar interested in Brazilian soccer star
“Shakhtar is interested in Romarinho’s services, but the young [sportsman] has to serve for Corinthians ...

Lifestyle

Mahatma Gandhi's will and sandals auctioned in Ludlow
The two-page document written in Gujarati, was one of 50 items of Gandhi memorabilia, including a blood sample and his sandals up for sale...

Charles Aznavour has no intention to adopt Turkish child – statement
Aznavour’s spokesman Frederique Dupont officially refuted the information and stated that the singer has no such intention...