21:55 • 19.07.12

Armenian painters hold exhibition in Pesaro

‘In Search for Paradise – New Figurative Art of Armenia’ shows record number of visitors…

 

19:07 • 19.07.12

Any violations in Nagorno-Karabakh presidential election to be investigated – Armenian CEC chairman

Presidential candidates’ campaign headquarters are located both in the NKR capital and rural settlements, which is evidence of competition…

 

18:38 • 19.07.12

Armenia’s Ombudsman, Oxfam GP Armenia sign memorandum on cooperation

The 6-year memorandum envisages the implementation of joint human rights protection programs, proposal of necessary amendments to Armenia’s legislation, and…

 

18:33 • 19.07.12

Nagorno-Karabakh presidential election: data as of 5:00pm

NKR CEC reports on the progress of voting will be published every three hours…

 

17:31 • 19.07.12

Armenia’s diaspora minister receives Kuwaiti ambassador

The sides also discussed prospects of joint economic, educational and cultural projects…

 

17:26 • 19.07.12

Presidential polls in Karabakh another step toward its recognition, Armenia’s deputy parliament speaker says

As of the moment no extraordinary incident took place, no technical flaws have been registered. Everything goes on in accordance with democratic standards...”

 

17:02 • 19.07.12

Armenian deputy FM attends OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation

Referring to the growth of incidents on the Armenia-Azerbaijani border, the deputy minister stressed the necessity of withdrawing snipers from the front line...

 

16:35 • 19.07.12

Nagorno-Karabakh presidential election: data as of 2:00pm

NKR CEC reports on the progress of voting will be published every three hours…

 

16:27 • 19.07.12

Armenian-Georgian parliamentary cooperation weak, Georgia’s ambassador says

Tengiz Shramanashvili also stressed that the cooperation between the two parliaments during the last years had been weak in case when meetings had been at the level of the two presidents...

 

16:10 • 19.07.12

ANC calls on free and fair conduction of Karabakh presidential polls

The statement says Karabakh should develop its democratic institutions more in the unequal war with Azerbaijan both in the battle field and diplomatic arena...

 

16:03 • 19.07.12

Armenia’s ex-FM addresses presidential elections

Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh should meet European standards of democracy rather than be ranked with Azerbaijan…

 

14:59 • 19.07.12

Armenia’s State Economics University to prepare specialists for establishments

The rector said the university has already signed agreements with government-affiliated State Revenue Committee, Armenian Banks’ Union, Labor and Social Affairs Ministry, Nature Protection Ministry...

 

14:35 • 19.07.12

German ambassador hands credentials

Pointing out the existence of big potential for development of Armenian-German relations, Ambassador Morell said he will do everything for further expansion of bilateral relations...

 

14:33 • 19.07.12

Interest in demanded professions high, Economics University rector says

The rector said among the demanded specialties are finances and credit, management, accounting. The interest toward mathematics, statistics, and commerce has decreased...

 

13:58 • 19.07.12

Rebels keep pressure on Assad, fight near government buildings

The fighting came within sight of the presidential palace, near the security headquarters where the bomber struck a crisis meeting of defense and security chiefs...

 

13:54 • 19.07.12

Election turnout in Karabakh 26.2% as of 11:00 am

Some 26.2% of voters of the Nagorno-Karabakh (NKR) Republic in the presidential election ...

 

13:31 • 19.07.12

Egypt's ex-spy chief Omar Suleiman dies

Gen Suleiman was appointed vice-president by Mubarak the last days of the former leader's rule.He made a bid to stand for president in this year's election but was disqualified for technical reasons..

 

13:30 • 19.07.12

Syrian Armenians’ return to cause social issues, expert says

“It is necessary to get prepared for their possible return, but at the same time it is possible to settle them in Nagorno Karabakh Republic,” the analyst said...

 

13:29 • 19.07.12

Saakashvili meets Turkey’s defense minister

“You know that 2014 has been declared as the year of NATO expansion and Georgia already has a real chance for full membership in NATO, which represents an important long-term security guarantee ...

 

13:15 • 19.07.12

Doctors perform unnecessary hysterectomy on Indian women

"As per my information the doctors have so far managed to make roughly rupees in recent months by removing uteruses without any valid medical reasons ...

 

13:06 • 19.07.12

Bako Sahakyan votes in Karabakh presidential polls

The president has stressed the importance of the elections in the country’s life, noting that they demonstrate the true level of democracy in Karabakh, and its commitment to international norms and

 

13:04 • 19.07.12

Mechanisms necessary to reduce incidents on line of contact, analyst says

the Minsk group co-chairs are irritated with the stubbornness of the Azerbaijani authorities and their refusal to make any concessions...

 

12:40 • 19.07.12

Armenian Communist Party undecided over participation in elections

Referring to nominations of the former presidents, the party’s leader said, “If one of them will be nominated it will be a misfortune, if the two, it will be a tragedy and if the all three guess...

 

12:33 • 19.07.12

Ex-parliament member to endorse Serzh Sargsyan in 2013

“I will definitely endorse the incumbent president Serzh Sargsyan during the presidential polls. As regards the RPA-PAP conflict, I cannot say anything for sure now as I have been busy only ...

 

11:58 • 19.07.12

BBC refers to Nagorno-Karabakh presidential election

"We have every reason to say to the world that we hold elections strictly in accordance with the law," Vasily Atajanian, Nagorno-Karabakh's acting foreign minister told...

 

11:38 • 19.07.12

Protesting women intrude into Government building

They complain that they haven’t managed to meet with PM Tigran Sargsyan so far. One of them claims ...

 

10:57 • 19.07.12

Small petrel seabirds can smell our relatives

Lead researcher Francesco Bonadonna, from the Centre of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology in Montpellier, France, has told BBC Nature that the birds used smell to recognise and communicate ...

 

10:44 • 19.07.12

Armen Ter-Sahakyan’s criminal case neither in court’s archive nor in prosecutor general’s office

Sona Truzyan, spokesperson for the prosecutor general’s office, told Tert.am they have no criminal cases relating to Armen Ter-Sahakyan or Vano Siradeghyan...

 

10:36 • 19.07.12

Glendale-based Armenian politician calls bankruptcy minor incident

Krikorian, a Republican, is campaigning as a fiscal conservative, and in a statement on his election website lambastes Sacramento for spending “far in excess of what we take ...

 

10:16 • 19.07.12

Nagorno-Karabakh elects president today

All the polling stations opened at 8:00 am local time. A total of 98,909 voters are registered in the 273 electoral districts across the country. Three candidates ...

 

10:00 • 19.07.12

Protesters storm Syrian embassy in Egypt

A security official has said that 14 people were detained. He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Cairo is home to a large community of Syrian opposition figures ...

 

09:52 • 19.07.12

168 Zham: Petros Makeyan’s party to stay in Armenian National Congress opposition bloc

According to media outlets, the sitting was to discuss the issue of withdrawal of several forces from the ANC. Petros Makeyan’s Democratic Homeland was said to leave the opposition bloc...

 

09:48 • 19.07.12

Chorrord Inqnishkhanutyun: Senior Republicans and Dashnaks meet in Artsakh

“The table companions admitted openly in this context that the presidential polls will cost the ruling majority, the RPA, a high price, and agreed with that purpose that Karabakh clan has ...

 

09:17 • 19.07.12

168 Zham: Russia-based Armenian businessman Ara Abrahamyan faces financial issues

The paper says his financial condition is so bad that he cannot complete the construction of the new Russian Orthodox church launched few years ago in the territory near the Yerevan Lake...

 

09:16 • 19.07.12

Zhoghovurd: Asian Development Bank dissatisfied with Armenian authorities

Rumors are even circulating that the authorities have addressed the funds to other sector and now the bank’s vice president has personally arrived in Armenia to find out the situation on site...

 

09:16 • 19.07.12

Haykakan Zhamanak: Armenian authorities create obstacles for Syrian-Armenians

“Officials from other government agencies have said the same non-officially. with different hints and wordings. That’s to say, the authorities are not, mildly speaking, enthusiastic about the plan ...

 

08:48 • 19.07.12

Ashton: Elections not to prejudice future status of Karabakh

I recall the EU's firm support to the OSCE Minsk Group, and in particular to the sustained efforts of its Co-chairs, aimed at a peaceful resolution of the conflict. I call on the parties to step up .

 

08:34 • 19.07.12

Putin, Obama discuss Syria crisis

"The exchange of views demonstrated the two nations' concurrence on the overall assesment of the situation in Syria and the ultimate goal ...

 

08:25 • 19.07.12

Taiwanese teen dies after 40 hours of gaming

The player, who has only been identified as Chuang, reportedly booked a room at his local Internet café before diving into the game, not stopping for sleep or food ...

 

08:14 • 19.07.12

Syria's Assad losing control after top figures’ killing

Rebel groups said the bomb had been planted the day before and predicted the government's imminent fall ...

 

Armenia

Azerbaijan continues arms race – Armenian FM
“Unlike Armenia, Azerbaijan has not so far accepted the basic principles and elements as a whole integrity. Instead of accepting the proposals, Baku is making primitive attempts ...

Armenia’s parliament rejects Heritage party’s bill on making amendments in Election Code
With 66 against, 41 for and 1 abstained votes the will was rejected. The Republican and Rule of law party factions voted against it...

Region

Iran's Ahmadinejad to contest poll bar on ally Mashaei
Mr Mashaei and ex-president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani have been excluded by the Guardian Council, which vets election candidates...

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

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

National Assembly to debate gas price hike in closed session
“Parliamentary hearings, if and when held, will be open-door, and they may be attended ...

Armenian police chief meets police officers Karabakh
“The Armenian delegation was not empty-handed. They have presented their colleagues in Artsakh with State Petrol Service detachment uniforms and a car with a corresponding logo. The ‘angels'...

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...