20:51 • 10.07.12

No businessmen in politics – Armenian politician

Otherwise, “there is neither pure politics nor economy, but politicized economy and economized politics…”

 

20:50 • 10.07.12

Fourth candidate in Nagorno-Karabakh presidential election pulls out

“Since the incumbent president can show the results of his 5-year activities, and the people admit that he has done tremendous work…”

 

19:15 • 10.07.12

Agricultural Assistance Program launched in Armenia

The sides also discussed the financing of a new renewable energy program…

 

18:31 • 10.07.12

ANC activists to be tried

Six of the young men were released, but Tigran Arakelyan remains under arrest…

 

18:27 • 10.07.12

PAP leader’s high rating troubles ruling circles – spokesman

“It is obvious that the PAP leader’s high reputation and the high resource of trust public trust enjoyed by the party troubles certain ruling circles ...

 

18:12 • 10.07.12

ARF-D to take active part in Armenia’s local elections

“If forces unite round this idea, a candidate will be found to put it into practice, and we are ready to participate in the presidential election with this program…”

 

17:30 • 10.07.12

Merkel rejects discussion over Armenian Genocide law

Such a move - already attempted by France - would badly harm relations with Turkey, a key trade partner, and Merkel rejected it in a discussion this week with some of the poll participants ...

 

17:10 • 10.07.12

Harsnaqar owner was not in restaurant when guards beat the doctor - Police

“Ruben Hayrapetyan was in Sevan that day. He visited the Harsnaqar restaurant-complex at 19:30 and stayed there for about 30 minutes. He then went to the Football Academy situated nearby

 

16:32 • 10.07.12

Armenia’s ex-FM on gas, budget and debt

Before borrowing new funds, Armenia’s government must be accountable to the public by informing it of how it spent each penny of the nearly tripled national debt…

 

13:55 • 10.07.12

Armenian parliamentary groups to address questions to law enforcement bodies over Harsnaqar case

NA Chairman Hovik Abrahamyan declined the proposal of the four parliamentary factions to meet with the policemen conducting a probe into the recent clashes outside the Harsnaqar restaurant...

 

13:52 • 10.07.12

‘Fastest man on earth’ and his Armenian wife - Telegraph

“But I think he’s changed a lot. As he’s got older he’s realized that he can’t make everything perfect and once you realize that, you can either accept it or ...

 

13:19 • 10.07.12

New staff of ARF-D Supreme Body known

Ara Nranyan, Simon Simonyan, Tatul Harutyunyan and Hayrapet Babayan have not been included in the new staff...

 

13:16 • 10.07.12

Armenian civil servants rely more on knowledge today

“In our opinion, this testifies to people’s conscientiousness and responsibility, and also the fact that ...

 

12:38 • 10.07.12

British artist uses old blue jeans for art

“It was about six or seven years ago my mum was clearing out my old room and she wanted me to go through my things. I found loads of old jeans and denims and I noticed ...

 

12:32 • 10.07.12

DR Congo warlord Thomas Lubanga sentenced to 14 years

He was convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March - the first conviction since the court was set up 10 years ago...

 

12:23 • 10.07.12

Iran to meet G6 in Istanbul for new round of talks

The next round of talks between the Iranian officials and G6 countries will be based upon the expert conclusions issued after July 3 discussions in ...

 

12:17 • 10.07.12

Russia to ratify agreement for Russia to join WTO

Thousands of Russian businesses are wary that the low import duties and caps on subsidies that are a condition of joining the WTO will hurt their businesses...

 

12:02 • 10.07.12

Parliament speaker declines proposal to meet police over Harsnaqar incident

Hovik Abrahamyan responded in a statement that he refrains from any intervention in the police operations while the inquest is under way.

 

11:57 • 10.07.12

'Hostage siege' at Paris school

The parent had come to drop their child off at the school in Vitry-sur-Seine, which is being used as a leisure centre during the holidays, police said...

 

11:37 • 10.07.12

Venezuela’s Chavez declares himself cancer free

"Thanks to God, I am here and every day I feel in better physical condition, and I really don't think this expression 'physical restrictions'... will be a factor in ...

 

11:24 • 10.07.12

Population of Armenia’s north-eastern border village relies largely on agriculture

“The government of course has a lot to do not only for border villages but also for the entire Armenia ...

 

10:57 • 10.07.12

Russian Federation Council Chairperson due in Armenia

Matviyenko and members of her entourage will meet with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, National Assembly Chairman Hovik Abrahamyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II...

 

10:42 • 10.07.12

Romania court backs President Basescu's suspension

PM Victor Ponta accuses Mr Basescu of exceeding his authority and of meddling in government affairs. Conflict between the two has stalled political decision-making in Romania...

 

10:41 • 10.07.12

Ex-Israeli PM Olmert is convicted

The charges related to his time when he was a mayor, then cabinet minister before he became prime minister in 2006. He denied all the accusations...

 

10:27 • 10.07.12

Twenty six people killed in bus crashes in Morocco

Ten people died and 33 others were injured, five of them critically, when a passenger bus crashed near the northern city of Nador, state news agency MAP reported...

 

10:24 • 10.07.12

Mubarak Yemeni look-alike bewilders Egyptians

Dozens of people in Cairo’s Heliopolis region were angered when they saw Mohammed Abdulah Shumari who they assumed to be Mubarak escaping from a military hospital in Maadi where he is currently ...

 

10:15 • 10.07.12

France to present new Armenian genocide law in autumn

Franck Papazian, co-president of the Coordinating Council of Armenian Organizations of France (CCAF), told AFP he would meet with President Francois Hollande...

 

10:01 • 10.07.12

Chorrord Inqnishkhanutyun: Chief of Vanadzor passport department fired

It is not only illogical but also immoral to breach a law before starting legislative work, says the paper, adding that Miskaryan gave the then parliament runner the notice by an official ...

 

09:26 • 10.07.12

Obama draws line in tax debate

"Successful small businesses will see their taxes go up dramatically, and that will kill jobs ...

 

09:03 • 10.07.12

Eurozone ministers agree 30bn euros for Spanish banks

It was also agreed that a 2013 deadline for Spain to cut its budget deficit to the EU limit of 3% could be extended by one year...

 

09:01 • 10.07.12

Haykakan Zhamanak: Armenian authorities negotiate with Russia over new loan

The source claims the sum may fluctuate from 800 million to one billion US dollars. The negotiations launched immediately after the 1.5 billion USD donation to Armenia...

 

08:25 • 10.07.12

Zhoghovurd: Russia to double number of military servicemen in its Armenian bases

Currently there are about five thousand contract servicemen there, with their number planned to reach 10 thousand by the end of the year...

 

Armenia

Armenia’s premier admits existence of monopolies
“Of course, we have monopolies in Armenia, and the relevant government bodies have been formed. We are now working with international agencies to bring the best European standards to Armenia…”

Hayrikyan to be invited to court for evidence
The decision was made after a defense lawyer for one of the defendants submitted a motion. highlighting the need

Region

Azeri FM calls Iranian counterpart
The conversation took place upon the Iranian side’s initiative. The two officials have discussed bilateral relations issues and ...

Mammadyarov travelling to Moscow to relax tension – Russian paper
The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh is reported to be the central theme of Elmar Mammadyarov’s negotiations with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. The paper has talked to ...

Press digest
World

Czech Republic nuclear bunker turns into Cold War museum
“There were only twelve locations in Eastern Europe and the only one that still exists for future generations to remember is this depot in Misov ...

Venezuela says taking steps to restore US diplomatic ties
"This is a message for US politicians so they understand Venezuela's desire to normalize relations ... via the designation of the highest diplomatic authorities ...

Business

Silver is instantly getting destroyed as week begins
Thanks to declining volatility and a growing sense that real interest rates are on the rise, gold and silver have been getting taken ...

Yahoo 'to buy Tumblr for $1.1bn'
The deal was a "foregone conclusion" and was unanimously voted for by the board, tech blogAllThingsD reported, citing sources close to the matter...

Event

Multiple car bomb attacks hit Iraqi cities
The attacks come amid a recent rise in violence in Iraq linked to growing political and sectarian tension...

Oklahoma ravaged by deadly tornadoes
The worst damage was caused by a tornado near the town of Shawnee, 35 miles (55km) from Oklahoma City, local media report...

Science/tech

Climate slowdown means extreme rates of warming 'not as likely'
Since 1998, there has been an unexplained "standstill" in the heating of the Earth's atmosphere. Writing in Nature Geoscience, the researchers say this will reduce predicted warming...

Asteroid nine times the size of the QE2 to pass Earth
Luckily, the giant space rock will get no closer than 3.6 million miles, or 15 times the distance between the Earth and the moon, The Telegraph reports...

Culture

Justin Bieber top winner at Billboard Music Awards
Bieber started off the night by performing "Take You," a fan favorite from his 2012 album "Believe." Carrying an aviation theme ...

John Lennon's guitar sells for $408,000
After playing the guitar, Lennon gave it as a 25th birthday present to Alexis "Magic Alex" Mardas, a member of The Beatles' inner circle in the 1960s...

Sports

Real Madrid target Carlo Ancelotti asks to leave PSG
PSG's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi said: "He asked to depart for Real Madrid. It is not possible because he has a contract for one year more, so that is our decision..."

Rafael Nadal hammers Roger Federer in Italian Open final
In the 30th career meeting between the pair, who share 28 Grand Slam singles titles, the Spaniard raced to a 6-1 6-3 victory at Rome's Foro Italico...

Lifestyle

The invisible beauty of flowers: Japanese artist captures images of petals, leaves and pollen captured through electron microsco
“Almost everything on earth has been captured by photographers, but there is unknown beauty still waiting to be discovered in ...

Latest Cannes theft affects China Film Group VP
The incident caused him to cancel his participation in a press conference scheduled for Tuesday for Keanu Reeves’ directorial effort ...