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25.05.2013, 15:09

25.05.13
18:09

Russian ambassador presents credentials to Serzh Sargsyan

The new Ambassador of Russia to Armenia Ivan Volynkin today presented his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.

25.05.13
17:25

Armenian public should display civil disobedience

The members of “We Will Prevent Gas Price Increase” initiative declared that Armenian public should display civil disobedience.

25.05.13
16:41

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs express need for summit of two presidents

The Presidents and the Co-Chairs discussed developments since their last meetings.

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Press

25.05.13
16:41

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs express need for summit of two presidents

The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Ambassadors Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Jacques Faure of France, and Ian Kelly of the United ...

22.05.13
19:05

“Reports about criminalization of contacts with Armenians are a hoax”

The Azerbaijani media reported recently that Azerbaijan will adopt a law, under which criminal cases will be opened against foreign tourists ...

21.05.13
19:23

Lavrov: Russia intends to foster Karabakh conflict settlement

Russia intends to foster a settlement of the Karabakh conflict, including as a Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group. According to Golos Rossii, ...

25.05.13
12:18

Armavia airline staff demand their wages

“Zhogovurd” received a call from pilots, flight attendants and technical workers of Armavia airline. They told the newspaper they were...

25.05.13
12:10

Zhoghovurd: Defense lawyers intend to go on warning strike

Defense lawyers of Armenia intend to go on one–day warning strike on June 11. According to “Zhoghovurd”, on the same day last...

25.05.13
11:46

Zhoghovurd: Nubarashen employee returns medal to minister

Sargis Aivazian, a former employee of Nubarashen penal institution, visited the editorial office of “Zhoghovurd” paper yesterday. He...

Politics

25.05.13, 16:10

Azerbaijan violates ceasefire 220 times

24.05.13
22:58

LLevon Zurabian: Cohesive opposition formed in Armenian parliament

A cohesive opposition has formed in Armenian parliament, the head of HAK faction Levon Zurabian said.

24.05.13
21:08

Sureniants: Opposition should set up qualitatively new system

“Armenian citizens, their opinions and viewpoints should become the center of this system”.

24.05.13
19:25

Serzh Sargsyan receives OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs

The interlocutors discussed the current stage of the negotiating process on Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement and further steps.

Economy

24.05.13, 20:26

Armavia owes Zvartnots airport $5,536 million

23.05.13
19:42

Baghramian: Electricity tariff to increase by 8 drams

The electricity tariff will increase by 8 drams as a result a review.

23.05.13
14:37

Government program is adopted

The program submitted by the Armenian government was adopted at today’s sitting of the National Assembly.

23.05.13
13:42

Residents of 46 communities hit by hail not to pay land tax

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan yesterday went to Armavir province to examine government steps on elimination of the consequences of recent hail.

Society

25.05.13, 13:44

NKR president receives members of Hayastan Fund Board of Trustees

24.05.13
23:40

Retired lecturer commits suicide

The man committed suicide by hanging himself.

24.05.13
21:42

Shushan Sardarian: Our company operated at loss in recent years

"The gas price formation is a long process and depends on a number of factors", spokeswoman of ArmRosGazprom said.

24.05.13
20:04

Shkhyan: Old building of Zvartnost hinders airport’s development

Management of Armenia International Airports CJSC submitted a program to Yerevan Municipality.

24.05.13, 18:39

UAV contest finals in Arzni postponed

Culture / Entertainment

22.05.13, 13:58

Montserrat Caballe not to give concert in Karabakh

22.05.13
13:09

Armenian president congratulates Charles Aznavour on 89th birthday

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today sent a congratulatory message to National Hero of Armenia, world-famous singer Charles Aznavour.

17.05.13
13:38

Dorians to perform 12th at Eurovision final

Armenia represented by Dorians rock band advanced to the 2013 Eurovision song contest final.

15.05.13
12:48

First semi-final of Eurovision 2013 held in Malmo

The first semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2013 was held in Malmo, Sweden, on Tuesday night.

08.05.13, 23:51

Dorians to perform in Copenhagen on May 10

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24.05.13, 20:47

Transparency International files application to Ethics Committee

23.05.13
23:12

Reports of violence against L. Stepanian’s relatives to be investigated

Materials are being prepared by the Investigation Unit for Particularly Important Cases.

23.05.13
22:15

Former deputy head of Nubarashen penal institution arrested

D. Muradian is suspecting of taking a bribe in particularly large amounts.

22.05.13
22:05

Vahram Shahinian: There are no accused in “financial pyramid case” yet

The newly-appointed Head of SIS Vahram Shahinian gave an interview to PastInfo news agency.

22.05.13, 18:16

Criminal case opened after incident in military unit in Martuni

Sport

25.05.13, 15:31

Armenian chess players to participate in Khanty-Mansiysk championships

23.05.13
21:59

Armenia vs. Malta match tickets go on sale on May 25

Prices range from 3,000 to 8,000 AMD.

22.05.13
23:16

Armenian female chess players to participate in European championship

GM Lilit Mkrtchian, GM Marina Kursova, GM Lilit Galoyan and IM Anna Hayrapetian will participate in European Individual Women’s Chess Championship.

20.05.13
23:11

Armenian sambo wrestlers win four medals at European championship

Armenians won four medals of the European Sambo championship held in Crema, Italy.

20.05.13, 12:36

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