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01/02/2021 15:18

WHO to send new expert missions to China to look for traces of COVID-19

WHO experts arrived in Wuhan to study the origins of the novel coronavirus on January 14, 2021. After they arrived, they were placed on a two-week quarantine, during which they held video calls with their Chinese colleagues.

01/02/2021 14:09

Armenian, Russian DMs discuss solution of Armenia’s security issues in post-war period

Vagharshak Harutyunyan and Sergey Shoygu discussed also issues on regional developments.

01/02/2021 13:59

Azerbaijani-Turkish joint drills pose danger for Armenia – ex-deputy DM

“Taking into account Turkey’s military, political activation in the region they should not be viewed other way. We have witnessed how these authorities looked Turkey’s actions other way and what we had in Artsakh as a result,” he said, stressing that Armenia should rapidly bring Armenian-Russian military-political cooperation to the highest level.

01/02/2021 13:35

Discussions over Karabakh status should be left for future - Medvedev

“I want to remind that Armenia has not recognized Karabakh’s independence. With unknown reason they forget somehow about it but in reality it is so. Thus, it is better to postpone the issue of status for future,” Medvedev said.

01/02/2021 11:29

NSS apprehends former adviser to defense minister

Galstyan has been apprehended and charged. Petition on his arrest has been sent to the court. Director of the company headed by Galstyan has been charged too.

01/02/2021 11:16

State Property Management Committee president resigns

Babayan refuted the media publications that his resignation is agreed with tensed relations with territorial management and infrastructures minister Suren Papikyan.

01/02/2021 11:09

Number of coronavirus cases grows by 62 in a day, 4 deaths recorded

The total death toll reached 3,084 (+4), other 769 (+0) patients died from other diseases.

01/02/2021 11:00

Rights of Armenians should be basis of decisions in border issues – Armenia’s Ombudsman

In another case, the head of the local commission for demarcation of the borders of Zangezur "between the provinces of Kurdistan," Ya. Kochetkov, by way of an example, based his disagreement with the Azeri proposals on the village of Teghut on the fact that it is one of the districts of Shvanidzor, where the lands (gardens and pastures) are so intertwined that it will be impossible to separate them.

01/02/2021 10:11

Armenian, Russian, Azeri vice premiers meet in Moscow

The formation of sub-groups is planned to be completed by February 2.

30/01/2021 13:08

The sirens were heard for several minutes in western Tehran

“The pilot of the Turkish Airlines plane changed its route to Baku due to weather conditions and will return to Tehran as the weather conditions stabilize,” the semi-official Tasnim news agency has reported, citing the Public Relations office of the Imam Khomeini airport.

28/01/2021 11:29

Unblocking of all communications hard work, needs solution of many-many issues - Vice PM

“I am convinced all the elements for the solution of the issue must be examined to form a system which will really work,” the vice PM said.

28/01/2021 11:02

Church discusses possibility of applying to Pope Francis for return of Armenian captives – Catholicos

“We express our gratitude to the authorities of the Russian Federation and the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church for the assistance thanks to which Dadivank continues its mission today,” Karekin II said.

28/01/2021 10:56

Number of coronavirus cases grows by 242 in Armenia in past day, 12 deaths recorded

According to the information, 156,645 (+592) people have recovered, other 6,195 (-362) are getting treatment.

28/01/2021 10:50

Our position remains unchanged – Armenia’s Catholicos on PM’s resignation

“I would not like to refer to any political issue in this sacred place. Our convictions, our positions have not changed,” the Catholicos said.

28/01/2021 10:36

Armenia’s PM, top officials visit Yerablur (photos)

Armenia marks today the 29th anniversary of formation of the Armenian Army.

28/01/2021 10:20

We are indebted to our heroic martyrs. President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian’s message on the occasion of the Army Day

Today, more than ever, we must use our minds and deeds first of all to strengthen and support our army.

28/01/2021 10:17

This year we celebrate the Armed Forces Day with the pain of the tragic consequences of the war in our souls: Armenia’s Catholicos

In the wars for the defense of Artsakh; the brave commanders and soldiers of the Armenian Army; including the intrepid sons of the national minorities; fought heroically for the Homeland with the same courageous spirit, and many of them gave their lives for their love towards the Homeland and nation.

28/01/2021 10:12

International pressure on Azerbaijan for return of Armenian captives grows – Armenia’s FM

“I hope Azerbaijan will understand that this issue should be resolved,” he stressed.

28/01/2021 10:06

No concrete project of unblocking transport communications in the region to be discussed

He said neither do negotiations take place with Turkey on unblocking Kars-Gyumri railway.

27/01/2021 15:05

Armenia does not consider that results of Azerbaijan’s aggression against Artsakh and use of force can create basis for lasting peace in the region - Armenia's FM

Armenia values the high level of political dialogue with Iran, close trade and economic ties, and cooperation in spheres of mutual interest. This meeting is a good opportunity to exchange views on the prospects of multifaceted cooperation and to outline further steps. I am confident that through joint efforts we will further strengthen and develop our mutually beneficial cooperation.