20:59 • 04.08.12

Georgia’s Saakashvili not to cede power to opposition

“One of the politicians said recently that the ruling authorities have built lots of things, but they have to go as the time for the departure ...

 

20:29 • 04.08.12

Turkey trains rebels near Armenian-populated city

The trainings involve 30 tanks, armored cars and missile stations. The Turkish forces are reportedly active at night hours too. They are deployed along ...

 

19:47 • 04.08.12

London 2012: Japen reaches semifinals after beating Egypt

"We are now in the position to challenge the world ... The team is getting stronger and stronger game by game ...

 

19:29 • 04.08.12

Why Armenia took neutral stance on Syria resolution – opinions

“I don’t think Armenia’s position could have been different in the present-day circumstances of the country (Syria) and our compatriots, who are now ....

 

18:10 • 04.08.12

Sweden in diplomatic row with Belarus

“The Lukashenko-regime’s expulsion of Sweden’s ambassador to Belarus is a big breach against the norms for relations between states ...

 

17:34 • 04.08.12

Director of Grandma’s Tattoos marries

The laureate of the 9th international film festival Golden Apricot has been receiving congratulations on Facebook since morning ...

 

17:05 • 04.08.12

Repopulation and higher birth to make liberated lands stronger - expert

“The two sides have conflicting approaches to repopulation. Particularly, the Azerbaijani authorities recently issued a statement, focusing the world community’s attention on ...

 

16:21 • 04.08.12

Turkish military sacks 56 generals and admirals

The reason was the absence of posts corresponding to their ranks and the fact that the above servicemen had attained the maximum age for ...

 

16:03 • 04.08.12

Armenia’s Consulate General to Aleppo moves to safer district

The Armenian Consulate General in Aleppo has temporarily moved to a new district closer to Armenian populated areas ...

 

15:24 • 04.08.12

Scientists find ‘elephants sing like humans’

“The low fundamental frequency of the produced sounds is directly related to the dimensions and tension of the vibrating tissue, based on ...

 

15:09 • 04.08.12

Advantages and disadvantages of hot summer

Speaking to Тert.am, cardiologist Mikael Adamyan said a high air temperature reduces the risk of a high blood pressure, heart failure etc. Meantime, he recommended against direct exposure ...

 

14:11 • 04.08.12

Syria plans to joint Customs Union

“They say that they attack the Syrian regime, but if fact, they attack each Syrian citizen ..

 

14:03 • 04.08.12

Special commission to probe into pregnant woman’s death

A resident of the Jrashen village, Hratsin Malkhasyan, was hospitalized in the 20th week of pregnancy ...

 

13:23 • 04.08.12

Armenia’s historical-cultural monuments left unattended

“Seeing the dirt, tourists get surprised and disappointed. They see there is no connection between the person who created ...

 

12:39 • 04.08.12

Big fire erupts at Iran’s petrochemical plant

The blaze at the Bandar Imam petrochemical complex, in the southwestern city of Mahshahr, occurred on Friday and was caused by a gas leak ...

 

12:31 • 04.08.12

Prosperous Armenia, ANC seriously prepare for local elections

“There are no finalized decisions concerning the candidates, but we already know definitely where we are going ...

 

12:09 • 04.08.12

Fresh fighting hits Damascus, Aleppo

The focus of the fighting is also on the southern edge of Damascus where shelling and gunfire were reported from the Tadamon quarter, despite it having been earlier stormed ...

 

12:00 • 04.08.12

BMW X5 falls into river after crashing with Mercedes (photos)

Eye-witnesses said that the car lost track following the crash and found itself in a river after colliding with an advertisement stand and embankments and ...

 

11:33 • 04.08.12

Polish deputy seeks 400-year-old loan repayment from Spain

"I understand that my request may seem strange, but I am governed by a desire to demonstrate to contemporary politicians the consequences of lending ...

 

11:07 • 04.08.12

US Supreme Court petitioned to review Genocide insurance case

The filing follows a long and complex legal history that has included three separate and conflicting opinions from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the most recent ...

 

10:53 • 04.08.12

S&P downgrades Italian banks

A severe recession likely will increase Italian banks' problem assets in 2012 and 2013 to levels higher than anticipated, and higher than other banks in Europe ...

 

10:38 • 04.08.12

Serzh Sargsyan congratulates Obama on birthday anniversary

"I warmly congratulate you on your birthday. I wish you and your family endless happiness and successful implementation of your ...

 

10:28 • 04.08.12

Russia says UN vote bad for Syria

The assembly debated the resolution, which was proposed by Saudi Arabia, shortly after the resignation of UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan and the failure ...

 

Armenia

Opposition Armenian MP wishes school-leavers freedom and happiness
“I congratulate our school-leavers…”

Armenian president receives OSCE MG co-chairs
The sides discussed the current stage of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and further steps…

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

Andranik Matikozyan wins Metropolitan Chess Tournament
IM Andranik Matikozyan (Armenia) scored 7.5 points out of 10 and solely took the first prize at the 27th Metropolitan Chess Tournament that was held in Los Angeles, USA…

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 ...

Lifestyle

Female Viagra due on market ‘within three years’
The drug is said to 'increase sexual motivation and physiological sexual response, such as blood flow to the genitals and lubrication ...

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 ...