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06/08/2020 16:02

Court session of Armenia’s third president postponed

Sargsyan’s lawyer Amram Makinyan applied to the court saying that he took COVID-19 test and has not received the answer yet. He asked the court to postpone the court hearing

06/08/2020 14:53

Armenia’s Aviation Forces conduct exercises (video)

“The combat aviation forces of the Armenian Armed Forces continue exercises in the sidelines of sudden check,” Ministry of Defense spokesperson Shushan Stepanyan reports.

06/08/2020 14:10

Armenia’s Military Police has new chief

Armenia’s President Armen Sarkissian signed a decree appointing Ashot Zakaryan chief of Military Police of Armenia’s Defense Ministry.

06/08/2020 13:34

Russia records 5,267 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Currently, some 180,931 people are receiving treatment for the coronavirus infection.

06/08/2020 12:37

Ex-chairman of PSRC Robert Nazaryan arrested

“Robert Nazaryan has been arrested in the sidelines of the case examined at SIS. No other details can be unveiled at the moment. Later information will be provided,” she said.

06/08/2020 12:15

Artsakh records no new coronavirus cases

Currently 46 people are receiving treatment, 87 people are in isolation.

06/08/2020 12:00

Armenia’s government to allocate over 302 million AMD to Tavush governor’s office to restore bordering villages

He stressed that the house in Chinari which was ruined will be restored and instead of the one ruined in Nerkin Karmiraghbyur a park will be established as no one lives there.

06/08/2020 11:46

Plane from Armenia to Beirut to depart on Saturday

“Today we will complete the program. Few options are being discussed, after finalizing we will have a complete picture by the end of the day,” Avinyan said.

06/08/2020 11:38

Coronavirus epidemiological situation weakens: Armenia’s PM

“The figures have reduced and our analysis showed that this reduction is agreed with the mandatory mask wearing,” he said, adding that the people should continue strictly follow the epidemiological rules.

06/08/2020 11:19

Armenia to provide assistance to Lebanon in the limits of its capabilities: Armenia’s PM

“Lebanon is one of Armenia’s closest friends, the two countries and peoples are connected with one another with historic and cultural bonds,” the Prime Minister said at the cabinet sitting today.

06/08/2020 10:53

Number of coronavirus cases grows by 233 in Armenia in 24 hours, 2 new deaths reported

According to the information, 31,556 (+706) people have recovered, currently 7,263 (-475) are getting treatment.

06/08/2020 10:15

Beirut explosion death toll rises to 135 — media

According to the channel, the number of those injured rose to about 5,000. Dozens are reported missing.

05/08/2020 21:19

Situation at Amulsar tense again, police apprehend few protestors

The protesters raised their hands up contrary to police actions, to show that they are for peaceful action.

05/08/2020 21:16

Armenia's PM receives textile industry representatives

Minister of Economy Tigran Khachatryan reported that 90% of domestic textile output is being exported and even the market demand has not declined even against the backdrop of the global crisis. Textile industry reported 22% growth in the first quarter of this year, followed by a 15% decline in the second quarter, which was mainly due to the COVID-19-related business restrictions.

05/08/2020 18:55

State of Emergency to be extended for another month with essential changes: Deputy PM

“This will probably be the last extension of the state of emergency,” Avinyan said.

05/08/2020 18:30

Armenia’s health minister says coronavirus situation in Armenia stabilizes

Presenting the current statistics, Torosyan said condition of 300 is grave, the condition of severely grave is 689. He said 24 citizens are on ventilation.

05/08/2020 18:22

Armenia’s PM: Coronavirus situation in Armenia continues to improve

The PM also said that the decrease in numbers has become a reason not to comply with epidemiological rules and that many think that the pandemic has already been left behind.

05/08/2020 17:01

Lives of Armenian peacekeepers in Lebanon not in danger: MFA spokesperson

"The ambassador said the peacekeepers are carrying out their service in the direction of the southern border, which is quite far from the scene of the incident. The lives of peacekeepers are not in danger, and they continue to carry out their normal service," Naghdalyan added.

05/08/2020 16:48

Yesterday's Beirut blast result of negligence of local authorities: expert

As to the possible flow of Lebanese Armenians to the homeland after yesterday’s incident, the expert said the social-political crisis in Lebanon is lasting for long time and raises certain moods and negative feelings among separate ethnic groups which influence the general picture.

05/08/2020 16:32

Armenia's PM holds phone conversation with Lebanese President Michel Aoun

Prime Minister Pashinyan assured of the Armenian authorities’ readiness to provide emergency assistance to friendly Lebanon and its fraternal people.