22:27 • 18.06.12

Armenian politicians, experts on new government

Tert.am interviewed a number of political figures and experts, who said what they expect of the new government…

 

20:31 • 18.06.12

Armenian opposition leader meets US ambassador

The sides discussed the May 6 parliamentary elections in Armenia and the resultant political situation…

 

20:14 • 18.06.12

Armenia’s parliament to discuss government program

Armenian NA is to hold a special session on the Armenian government’s initiative…

 

19:39 • 18.06.12

Armenian premier issues certificates to graduates

The official ceremony was followed by a concert…

 

19:09 • 18.06.12

Statement by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic

We believe that the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) should pass from unaddressed statements to tough estimates and sanctions against Azerbaijan for its armed-force policy…

 

19:03 • 18.06.12

Armenian soldier killed on border

Aram S. Gyulnazaryan was killed by an Azeri sniper…

 

18:16 • 18.06.12

Armenian NA speaker meets opposition factions halfway

According to amendments to the Regulations of Armenia’s NA, a parliamentary faction member can be involved in…

 

17:46 • 18.06.12

OSCE issues statement after ministerial meeting

The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group discussed with the ministers the way forward on resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as further work on development of humanitarian ...

 

17:29 • 18.06.12

7.2 magnitude quake causes changes in Lake Van

“Following the October 23 earthquake in Van, the transformations in coastal areas have essentially altered ...

 

17:04 • 18.06.12

No political overtones behind charges against Armenia’s ex-FM – ruling party MP

“This problem is being dealt with from the legal aspects, and no political assessments should be made…”

 

17:01 • 18.06.12

ANC keeps remaining extra-parliamentary force, says member

“The people’s pressure is going to be our principal tool; this is why we are convening a rally on June 26 ...

 

16:33 • 18.06.12

Iran may agree to stop uranium enrichment?

The high-ranking officials of the parties to the talks have met in Moscow for two-day consultations, the Russian media reported. The West suspects Iran of developing nuclear weapons under ...

 

16:26 • 18.06.12

Armenian life-termer’s appeal rejected

In an appeal lodged earlier this month , the convict and his lawyer, Robert Revazyan, asked the court to consider replacing the life sentence with 20 years ...

 

16:08 • 18.06.12

Armenian president chairs government’s special meeting

“I think the tasks I am setting now are clear for each of you…”

 

15:42 • 18.06.12

Lagarde: EU needs common finance minister

“My view is that within a short period, perhaps less than three months, it is necessary for the Europeans, particularly within the Euro zone, to give strong indications on their collective ...

 

15:32 • 18.06.12

Turks dissatisfied with French parliamentary polls

The re-election of Valerie Boyer has mounted a protest in the country. The Socialist lawmaker, whom the Turkish authorities blame for “the crisis in France-Turkey relations" has polled ...

 

14:41 • 18.06.12

Breast milk protects babies from HIV

Even if babies born to HIV-positive mothers avoid infection during birth, around 15 per cent contract HIV during early childhood. Since the virus can get into milk, breastfeeding was one possible ...

 

14:08 • 18.06.12

Armenian MP calls for combating oligarchy

“Our program contains three provisions aimed at combating oligarchy. I consider it important because an effective implementation of the Government’s plan would be impossible without ...

 

14:04 • 18.06.12

Takeaway restaurant offers dirty dishes alongside the food for authenticity

Not everyone likes to cook, but lots of people love to pretend they can cook, so British takeaway restaurant Housebites, decided to give them a hand by launching the “pretend you can cook” service...

 

13:54 • 18.06.12

Republican party rep on Gagik Beglaryan’s appointment

“He was the head of Kentron administrative region where he elaborated successful activity, demonstrating good organizational skills, he headed Yerevan City Hall...

 

13:39 • 18.06.12

Newly appointed sport and youth affairs minister introduced to the staff

Tigran Sargsyan said despite his young age Rostomyan has serious experience and clearly imagines the issues of the sphere...

 

13:36 • 18.06.12

Armenian cabinet introduces program to president

In his speech Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan promised the president to do everything possible to ensure Armenia’s ...

 

13:15 • 18.06.12

Newly appointed social affairs minister ready to implement high-quality reforms

Asatryan expressed gratitude to the prime minister and the president for the trust, noting that he is resolute in justifying the expectations and finding solutions to the issues of the sphere...

 

13:01 • 18.06.12

Ministerial meeting in Paris not to mark any turning point – expert

“No landmark should be expected of this meeting. But whatever the case, these meetings are not likely address the pro-Armenian aspect ...

 

12:39 • 18.06.12

New healthcare minister introduced to the staff

Hence, people must not be afraid of falling ill and the healthcare sphere should be available for all, the newly appointed Healthcare minister Derenik Dumanyan said...

 

12:24 • 18.06.12

Armenian, Azeri FMs to meet in Paris today

This is the first meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani officials following the recent border clashes and ...

 

12:17 • 18.06.12

Russia is a failed nuclear post-Soviet state – Eurasia Review

The accumulation of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel is proportional to the generation of electrical energy. In 2011 there were over 20,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel stored in Russian...

 

11:52 • 18.06.12

Tesco to leave Japanese market

Tesco will then invest £40m in the joint venture before its eventual exit from the business. So far, no deadline for when this will happen has ...

 

11:52 • 18.06.12

Erdogan to discuss Syria issue with US, Russian presidents

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has also departed for Mexico. Today Erdogan is reported to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and tomorrow with US President Barack Obama...

 

11:30 • 18.06.12

US analyst on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

“Azerbaijan has recently expressed its frustrations with the West’s failure to assist it over Nagorno-Karabakh, despite Azerbaijan’s pro-western orientation which has created tensions ...

 

11:22 • 18.06.12

UN: 800,000 forced to flee their countries in 2011

A report issued Monday by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said that, including people who fled their homes but not their countries, the total number of newly displaced people...

 

11:10 • 18.06.12

Paruyr Sevak gave Armenian literature new spirit, says contemporary

“His new figurative-expressive means and European schemes imparted novelty and a fresh spirit to the Armenian literature. I used to be under his influence too, trying to gain a maximum advantage ...

 

11:09 • 18.06.12

Armenian premier introduces newly appointed ministers to their staffs

Gagik Beglaryan expressed gratitude to the President for entrusting him such responsible post. “I want to say that I will justify everyone’s hopes,” he said...

 

10:42 • 18.06.12

Millionaire Galust Gyulbenkyan’s mansion sold in Turkey

According to Turkish Sabah daily, the reconstruction of the building will launch as soon as the Cultural Values Conservation Foundation gives permission...

 

10:08 • 18.06.12

YouTube deletes terrorism posts

The news was contained in its latest Transparency Report which discloses requests by international authorities to remove or hand over material ...

 

09:50 • 18.06.12

Paul McCartney celebrates 70th birthday today

"I’m going to spend my birthday with my family. I like birthdays with the family, nothing too grand. I don’t like to do big things ...

 

09:45 • 18.06.12

At least 2 killed in attack on Israel-Egypt border

"A terrorist squad opened gunfire and possibly also fired an anti-tank rocket at an area where (Israel) is constructing the border fence," Israeli military spokesman Yoav Mordechai told Army Radio...

 

09:34 • 18.06.12

Obama to urge for Eurozone progress

Obama will participate in a two-day summit of Group of 20 leaders that starts in Mexico on Monday. He has called on European leaders to recapitalise weak banks and to focus on economic growth and ...

 

09:11 • 18.06.12

Iran nuclear talks to resume in Moscow

The two-day meeting between Iran and six world powers follows inconclusive sessions in Istanbul and Baghdad over the last two months...

 

08:42 • 18.06.12

Islamists say win Egypt presidency; rival contests

But his victory claim was swiftly challenged by his rival, while shortly before the final result the generals who have run the country since the overthrow of Mubarak issued new rules...

 

08:31 • 18.06.12

Greek pro-bailout parties look to forge coalition

With 99 percent of ballots counted, New Democracy had won 29.7 percent of the vote, ahead of SYRIZA on 27 percent...

 

08:15 • 18.06.12

Hollande party wins majority in French parliament

With final results still to be declared, the Socialists look set to win between 313 and 315 of the 577 seats in the National Assembly...

 

Armenia

Armenia without Armenians is what Russia wishes, says expert
“The Armenians have never needed a third power to rely on, and they always had a victory ... We have always managed to solve our problems when left to ourselves ...

Your generation’s success is our enthusiasm, says Yerevan mayor
In his address, Taron Margaryan encourages the school-leavers to always remember the feats of the triumphant generation and uphold ...

Region

Azerbaijan plans purchase of Ukrainian radars
The Ukrainian representatives have offered Azerbaijan the updated version of the radars ...

Armenian churches in Turkey turn into ruins
Binguli’s historic establishments are being eliminated one by one. Hundreds of buildings of the region have remained alone against nature disasters and robbers...

Press digest

Haykakan Zhamanak: Return of liberated territories against recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh independence unacceptable
The paper says the Karabakh PM doubted the ongoing negotiations and stated that the participation of the Nagorno-Karabakh leadership in the negotiations is senseless...

168 Zham: Moscow’s second message
“In his congratulatory message, the president of each country considered it his duty to mention the cost of Serzh Sargsyan’s legitimacy…”

World

US Congresswoman pledges support to Genocide recognition
“The Armenian Genocide claimed 1.5 million lives. Able-bodied men were massacred or forced into labor. Women, children, the elderly and the sick were sent on death marches that spanned ...

Syria crisis: Government 'to attend Geneva conference'
Its foreign ministry said the Syrian government would participate "in order for Syrians themselves to find a political path to a solution"...

Business

Procter & Gamble returns ex-chief
In a surprise move, P&G said on Thursday that former CEO A.G. Lafley, a 33-year industry veteran, is returning to the US company's helm ...

Germany reports sluggish first-quarter growth of 0.1%
Gross domestic product rose 0.1% from the previous quarter, but contracted 1.4% compared with a year earlier. The figure showed the economy narrowly avoided falling into a recession...

Event

Heathrow Airport runways closed for emergency landing
All passengers and crew were "safely evacuated" from the plane following the incident at about 09:00 BST...

Internet speed rating: Armenia ranked 79th
Armenia has been ranked the 79th with 7.23 Mbps. Russia is the 26th with 19.15 Mbps, Georgia the 52d with 12.18 Mbps, Turkey the 68th with 8.17 Mbps, Azerbaijan the 119th with 4.06 Mbps...

Science/tech

Some statins linked to higher diabetes risks
"We found that patients treated with atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, or simvastatin were at increased risk of new onset diabetes compared with ...

The final moments of Richard IIIs burial revealed: King was squashed into tiny grave with his hands still tied by gravediggers '
The last Plantagent king’s remains were unearthed under a car park in Leicester in August 2012 - 527 years after his death at the Battle of Bosworth...

Culture

Montserrat Caballé’s Yerevan concert not cancelled, says orchestra head
It comes after reports in the international media said the singer has cancelled several concert tours on account of ...

First edition of Great Gatsby to be auctioned
"The book is now almost universally recognized as standing among the great achievements of 20th-century American literature with the tragic story of Jay Gatsby, and ...

Sports

Valencia’s legendary Antonio Puchades dies at 87
“Valencia, its President, board of directors, Coaches, players, employees and all members of the club would like to express their deepest condolences to family, friends and associates for ...

Europa League winners could earn Champions League place
Uefa will announce on Friday whether the Europa League winners will be rewarded with a Champions League qualifying spot from 2016...

Lifestyle

Microsoft mocks Apple in New Ad (video)
The new ad for Windows 8 is called “Less talking, more doing” and it makes fun of Siri, who is rendered useless ...

PSY look-alike fools Cannes
The paparazzi were similarly fooled:FilmMagic, a division of Getty Images dedicated to "global celebrity sightings ...