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23/02/2021 14:53

Armenia’s Civil Aviation Committee investigates information on hijacking of Boeing 737 with Armenian registration number

Earlier today former adviser to the Prime Minister Hakob Tchagharyan wrote on Facebook that the Armenian Civil Aviation Committee received a telegram on February 21 from the General Directorate of the Civil Aviation of the United Arab Emirates on the hijacking of Boeing 737 with Armenian registration number EK-FAA.

23/02/2021 14:25

Attorneys of political prisoner Ara Saghatelyan apply to Armenia’s Ombudsman (Pastinfo)

The attorney said that they applied to the Ombudsman on the day of Saghatelyan’s arrest drawing his attention to the unlawful process.

23/02/2021 13:24

Over 50 people protesting near government building apprehended (video)

The opposition gathered today near the government buildings not to allow PM Pashinyan walk from the main building to the third, where environment ministry is located.

23/02/2021 12:48

Russia supports upgrading of Armenia’s Armed Forces - ambassador

“Issues on reinforcement of partnership in different directions between the armed forces of our countries are being discussed,” Russian ambassador said.

23/02/2021 12:40

Police officers injure Homeland Salvation Movement coordinator Ishkhan Saghatelyan while trying to apprehend him (Video)

“Nothing happened to me…Just light injuries, nothing at all.

23/02/2021 12:21

Police detain 25 people near Government building in Yerevan (video)

The PM headed to the ministry with the people chanting “Nikol Turk, traitor, murderer.”

23/02/2021 11:52

Turk, traitor! - protesters chant behind Armenia's PM Nikol Pashinyan (video)

Numerous police officers and security employees were deployed to ensure his unimpeded movement.

23/02/2021 11:28

Number of coronavirus cases grows by 166 in a day, 7 deaths recorded

According to the information, 162,329 (+231) people have recovered, other 4,366 (-72) are getting treatment.

23/02/2021 11:18

If authorities loved and defended the homeland like they defend their chair we would have won the war – Ishkhan Saghatelyan

“The number one guilty and responsible brought thousands of police officers to streets to walk just 100 meters on foot,” Saghatelyan wrote.

22/02/2021 20:03

Armenia's opposition marched today in the streets of capital Yerevan (photos)

The people were chanting "Armenia without Nikol."

22/02/2021 18:07

Armenia’s DM meets Iran’s ambassador

MOD press service reports that the minister briefed to the ambassador on the situation created after Azerbaijan unleashed war against Artsakh.

22/02/2021 17:39

Criminal case initiated on statements opposition candidate made during rally on Saturday

During the rally Vazgen Manukyan stated that “it is necessary to be ready to take the power by rebelling at lightening speed.”

22/02/2021 17:07

Georgia Reports 147 New COVID-19 Cases

Georgian capital Tbilisi recorded the highest number (64) new Covid-19 cases within the last 24 hours, followed by the Imereti region with 28 cases, and the Shida Kartli region with 16 cases.

22/02/2021 16:20

Italian ambassador to DR Congo killed in UN convoy attack

An Italian military police officer travelling with the envoy and a third person were also killed, reports say.

22/02/2021 14:25

Russia records below 100,000 COVID-19 weekly cases for the first time since October

From February 15 to 21, the crisis center reported 92,843 coronavirus cases (compared to 104,602 a week earlier). Last time Russia registered fewer than 100,000 COVID-19 weekly cases on October 5-11, 2020.

22/02/2021 13:16

Initiated criminal case has zero logic – Karen Bekaryan

Bekaryan also said he would refrain from unveiling any other details due to preliminary investigation secret.

22/02/2021 13:03

Armenia interested in expansion and upgrading of Russian 102d military base in Gyumri – Armenia’s DM

He also added that the leadership of the Russian Ministry of Defense has taken into account the existing military-political realities in the region and “made right steps toward the reinforcement and upgrading of the base.”

22/02/2021 12:53

Yerevan, Moscow discussing possibility of relocation of Russian military base to Armenia’s east

“Probably, it will be more right to speak of the opportunity of relocation of a troop from Russian military base (taking into account its expansion) to Armenia’s eastern direction and in this context relevant joint studies of the issue are underway,” the minister said.

22/02/2021 12:40

Armenia transforms army passing to new system of armament and military equipment - DM

“The conduction of military reforms in Armenia is not just planned but is already in process and our Russian colleagues are directly involved in the process,” Harutyunyan said.

22/02/2021 12:28

No need of second Russian military base in Armenia – DM

“As to the deployment of additional military staff of Russian armed forces, I think there is no need of it, and yes, the normative legal field existing at this moment between our states decides the status and regulates operation of only one Russian base,” he said.