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22.05.2013, 18:16

22.05.13
23:27

Government sues Armavia

The State Revenue Committee brought a lawsuit against Armavia airline.

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.

22.05.13
22:52

K. Vardanian: Checking calorific value of gas is political issue

Checking the calorific value of gas in Armenia is presently a problem of political will, CEO of UITE said.

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The World / Region

Press

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, ...

14.05.13
16:41

Melik-Shahnazarian: Political opposition in Azerbaijan destroyed

“The presidential election in Azerbaijan will be held in a tense social situation. Besides, Azerbaijani opposition has no opportunities to ...

22.05.13
12:21

Gurgen Arsenian does not obey decision of BHK faction

Despite the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) leader Gagik Tsarukian’s statement that their party cannot be the opposition, concerns among the...

22.05.13
11:16

Hraparak: Sargsyan and Aliyev may meet in Salzburg

“Hraparak” writes that a meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliyev may be held in Salzburg on...

21.05.13
12:36

Hraparak: Finance minister decides to save on subscription

The newly-appointed Minister of Finance David Sargsyan launched a unique “initiative” after taking office, “Hraparak”...

Politics

22.05.13, 21:35

Sergo Karapetian’s speech puts ARFD deputy Vardanian out of temper

22.05.13
21:06

L. Zurabian: Why was information about gas price increase withheld?

Accoriding to Levon Zurabiаn, bad news is usually announced after an election.

22.05.13
20:02

Vahan Hovhannisian: Cooperation requires honesty which is absent

ARFD deputy Vahan Hovannisian made a speech in parliament.

22.05.13
17:40

Delegation led by defense minister to attend forum in Moscow

A delegation led by Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanian went to Moscow to participate in an international forum.

Economy

22.05.13, 17:24

Minister: Public transport fares may increase

21.05.13
22:11

“Gas tariff increase is disproportionate to objective factors”

Chairman of the Association of Armenia’s Consumers Armen Poghosian sent a letter to Human Rights Defender Karen Andriasian.

21.05.13
17:48

Armenia should develop alternative energy sources

Russia is not putting pressure on Armenia by raising gas price, Levon Shirinian said.

21.05.13
14:58

Minasian: Armenia does not need strategic partners like Russia

“The natural gas supplied to Armenia is not the cheapest in the region".

Society

22.05.13, 17:39

Armenian schoolchildren prepare for Last Bell celebration

22.05.13
13:57

U.S. ambassador calls for transparency in talks on gas price

Armenia has much potential for using hydro-power plants, John Heffern said.

21.05.13
23:27

Hovik Abrahamian to transfer his monthly salary to hailstorm-hit farmers

The parliamentary speaker Hovik Abrahamian will transfer his monthly salary to hailstorm-hit farmers of Armavir province in Armenia.

21.05.13
18:42

Armenian president sends telegram of condolence to Barack Obama

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent a telegram of condolence to U.S. President Barack Obama in connection with the massive tornado in Oklahoma.

21.05.13, 16:41

Yerevan public transport fares not to increase

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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21.05.13, 20:20

Ruben Hayrapetian testifies at Harsnakar case trial

20.05.13
16:55

NSS arrests two men for attempted poisoning

The National Security Service of Armenia arrested on May 18 Arsen Avetian and Arkady Vardanian.

18.05.13
18:45

Ombudsman Office employees meet with David Khachatrian

Two employees of the Ombudsman Office met yesterday with the conscript, Private David Khachatrian.

18.05.13
17:23

Several high-ranking officers dismissed

A consultation was held at Armenia’s Defense Ministry this morning.

17.05.13, 21:29

Former governor Sergei Bagratian summoned to SIS

Sport

20.05.13, 23:11

Armenian sambo wrestlers win four medals at European championship

20.05.13
12:36

Mher Hovhannisian has 2.5 points after 3rd round in Limburg

IM Mher Hovhannisian has earned 2.5 points after 3rd round at Limburg Open.

13.05.13
22:00

Tatev Abrahamian finishes 3rd in US Chess Championship

WGM Tatev Abrahamian earned 6.5 points out of the possible 9 and finished third in the 2013 U.S. Women’s Championship.

13.05.13
17:21

Chess player Alik Tigranian wins title of Netherlands’ U16 Champion

Tigranian scored a total of 6.5 points out of the possible 9.

11.05.13, 17:35

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