Event

Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Act introduced in US Congress

“The time for the US to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide is long overdue ... Armenia stands as a resilient ally of the United States and a nation dedicated to democracy and regional stability, and the Resolution introduced today shows that we will not stand idly by when the truth of this genocide is distorted by the Turkish government ...

11:32 • 18.05.13

Same-sex marriage legalized in France as Hollande signs bill

On Friday, the Constitutional Council rejected a challenge by the right-wing opposition, clearing the way for Francois Hollande to sign the bill ...

 

10:55 • 18.05.13

US criticizes Russia over missiles

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Martin Dempsey said the shipment "will embolden the regime and prolong the suffering" that has killed ...

 

10:49 • 18.05.13

Greeks, Armenians call for conditions on Turkey trade deal

The Turkish government has, in the months leading up to this week’s Obama-Erdogan summit, aggressively pushed for Turkey’s inclusion in a far-ranging Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership ...

 

19:42 • 17.05.13

NKR Foreign Ministry delegation participating in the anniversary events in Abkhazia

”The events, which have been taking place in the world for the recent years, prove that the realization of peoples’ right to self-determination remains the most optimal means for the resolution of...

 

17:10 • 17.05.13

Scores killed in Iraq mosque bombing

One bomb exploded as worshippers were departing the Saria mosque in the city of Baquba while a second went off after people gathered at the scene of the first blast...

 

14:17 • 17.05.13

Hailstorms severely affect Armenian villages - debate

“If the sun doesn’t warm me in spring, I do not need it in autumn. The cultured plants, which we basically sow in Armavir ...

 

13:20 • 17.05.13

Armenian PM meets Russian cadastre official

The head of cabinet highlighted the importance of developing and expanding relations between the two countries’ cadastre agencies to allow for an experience exchange and ...

 

11:35 • 17.05.13

Trafficking gang 'smuggled Bangladeshis into Brazil'

The workers were found living in slavery-like conditions eight houses in the town of Samambaia near Brasilia, an investigator told the Agencia Brasil news agency...

 

10:40 • 17.05.13

New fire alarm from Spayka; firefighters promptly react

The emergency call earlier this morning said a cloud of smoke was visible from a building belonging to the company ...

 

08:36 • 17.05.13

Armenian Genocide Truth and Justice Act introduced in US Congress

“Almost a century ago, over a million Armenian men, women, and innocent children were mercilessly put to death by forces of the Ottoman Empire ...

 

22:13 • 16.05.13

Armenian, Estonian compulsory enforcement bodies sign memorandum

“The signing of the memorandum with Estonia is conditioned by the development of information technologies, given that the Estonians have a considerable progress ...

 

21:37 • 16.05.13

Social rebellion gaining ground in Armenia – activist

“And the question gains more urgency against the backdrop of the gas tariff hike. My personal impression is that we are going to see a social rebellion very soon ...

 

21:01 • 16.05.13

Rainfalls to continue in Armenia

Rains and thunderstorms are expected in most of the regions on Friday and between Monday and Wednesday. Meteorologists forecast ...

 

20:27 • 16.05.13

Armenia takes over leadership of CoE Committee of Ministers

"Our Chairmanship priorities have been defined in response to the challenges that we - as member states of this Organisation – are facing today, with specific focus on ...

 

18:32 • 16.05.13

Higher the gas bills, more the hungry people – MP

“When one sees the lavishness, spendthrifting and the robbery of millions for just a couple of families, a rise in gas prices ...

 

16:02 • 16.05.13

Crowd protesting gas bill hike plan address letter to president

“We believe that a hike in the natural gas prices will be the last drop to push the society to a zone of aggressive turbulence. The method to of boosting migration to relax social tension ...

 

14:45 • 16.05.13

Armenian cabinet set to submit new plan to National Assembly

“The Government program presuppose five basic trends: a safe and secure Armenia, creation of jobs offering fair remuneration ...

 

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Armenia

Scandal rising after death in the military: Killed soldier's father heads to Yerevan with son’s body (update 2)
“I don’t what happened to my son ... I hear something from those in the military unit, and completely different things on my way and in the village ...

Talks about disintegration of Free Democrats party unserious – party’s leader
“Free Democrats party has not been created on the basis of Armenian Pan-National Movement party we have stated about it during its creation...

Region

Turkey, US agree ‘al-Assad should go for free Syria’
“During the talks we saw that our thoughts on the process until today and on what can be done from now on overlapped,” Erdogan said, adding that backing the opposition, preventing ...

Iran cleric says women can’t be president
Women also have registered as potential candidates in past presidential elections, but the group that vets hopefuls appears to follow interpretations of the constitution that suggest only a man ...

Press digest

Haykakan Zhamanak: Armenia gives up new nuke plant plan?
That’s especially interesting in the light of President Serzh Sargsyan’s 2008 statement that “Armenia is beginning the construction ...

Zhoghovurd: Circle around Karabakh conflict getting tight
“It isn’t known yet what losses Armenia will suffer as a result of such agreements, but that we will be deprived at least some of the liberated lands ...

World

US criticizes Russia over missiles
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Martin Dempsey said the shipment "will embolden the regime and prolong the suffering" that has killed ...

Dozens reported injured in US train crash
"Everybody seemed pretty calm ... Everybody was thankful they didn't get seriously hurt. They were anxious ...

Business

Europe car sales break losing steak
Registrations rose 1.8% to 1.08 million in April, compared with a year ago. The last rise was in September 2011 ...

Dell posts 79% fall in profits amid takeover battle
The PC maker's net profit fell to $130m (£85m) in the three months to 3 May, on revenue down 2% to $14bn...

Science/tech

New Google Wallet app allows money transfers
Google Wallet is now integrated with Gmail. Those who have linked Google Wallet to their bank account or who have a Google Wallet balance can send money with the click of a mouse ...

Nintendo to profit from user videos posted to YouTube
Clips posted to YouTube will now display advertising, with income going directly to the Japanese gaming giant...

Culture

Cannes film festival suffers $1m jewellery theft
They were stolen from a safe in the Novotel Hotel room of an employee of exclusive Swiss jewellers Chopard...

Yerevan museums argue over May 18 celebrations
“It looks as though people wait for this day all the year in order to go to the museum. I am against ...

Sports

David Beckham to retire from football
"If you had told me as a young boy I would have played for and won trophies with my boyhood club Manchester United, proudly captained and played for my country over 100 times ...

Armenian forward will play no more this season, says coach
“Edgar Manucharyan, who had a wonderful start in the championship’s spring games, suffers from an injury. He will not ...

Lifestyle

Christoph Waltz left shaken after man points hand-gun at him, threatening to blow up studio (video)
“I was on a panel at the Studio Canal platform off the beach when a man produced a gun ...

101.73-carat diamond sells for record-breaking $26.7million at auction
The pear-shaped gem, purchased by Harry Winston, accounted for more than a quarter of the $102million in sales rung up by Christie's Wednesday night, a night after Sotheby's had $78million in sales...