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27/04/2021 16:04

West opposes integrational processes on post-Soviet territory, says Russian defense chief

According to Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin, Shoigu noted during the meeting of CSTO Defense Ministers, that the "spectrum of threats and challenges has widened significantly" in the Post-Soviet security bloc’s regions.

27/04/2021 15:39

Eastern Partnership Trade Helpdesk Project to Boost Armenia’s Trade with the European Union and within EaP

The national stakeholder meeting brought together representatives of government agencies, the EU Delegation to Armenia, ITC experts, and business support organisations. The participants learned about the objectives and the expected impact of the project, and ongoing and planned activities in Armenia. The meeting was also aimed at determining synergies with the existing national initiatives.

27/04/2021 15:31

EMA experts finish stage one of Sputnik V evaluation in Russia, Health Ministry says

According to earlier reports, a team of experts from the European Medicines Agency arrived in Russia on April 10 to evaluate the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine. EMA and WHO (World Health Organization) experts are expected to start the next round of their review of the vaccine on May 10.

27/04/2021 15:06

Russia documents 8,053 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest figure in 7 months

The relative daily increase rate has reached 0.17%. In total, 4,779,425 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Russia.

27/04/2021 14:47

Vehicle with Russian peacekeepers explodes on mine in Artsakh, two servicemen injured

“The vehicle exploded on anti-tank mine. Two peacekeepers have been injured. Currently they are in a medical center. Their lives are not at risk,” he said.

27/04/2021 14:35

Tesla: Bitcoin sales and environmental credits boost profits

It came despite production hurdles due to a global shortage of computer chips that has also hit other carmakers.

27/04/2021 14:08

Azerbaijan bans pilgrims enter Dadivank Monastery

It’s obvious that the Azerbaijani side wished to fail the priest ordination, but the ceremony was held in the Gandzasar Monastery on the same day in the evening.

27/04/2021 13:32

PAP deputy believes they will win in elections, Gagik Tsarukyan to be head of the state

There will be a balanced power, but Gagik Tsarukyan will be the head of the state,” Melkumyan said.

27/04/2021 13:11

Armenia’s membership to CSTO place significant limitations on U.S. military aid provided to the country – U.S. Ambassador

With respect to U.S. military aid to Armenia, I just need to remind you that Armenia is a member of the CSTO.

27/04/2021 12:58

Armenia-Turkey reconciliation to be to the benefit of the whole region – U.S. Ambassador

“This is a very important issue. But at the same time it is also clear that there are some immediate issues that need to be addressed from the post-conflict situation. This is a place where the Minsk Group can play a very important role,” the U.S. Ambassador said.

27/04/2021 12:28

Genocide Convention not being applied retroactively – U.S. Ambassador

“With respect to legal liabilities the events of the Armenian Genocide took place in 1915, the Genocide Convention did not come into force until 1951 and our understanding is that from the legal perspective the Convention is not being applied retroactively,” the Ambassador said.

27/04/2021 11:55

Deputy chief of Armenian General Staff Andranik Makaryan accused of negligence

According to Zhoghovurd paper, Makaryan is accused of missing of a subdivision of 60 servicemen during war in Nagorno Karabakh.

27/04/2021 11:44

Turkey does not need reason to attack any state: expert on possibility of Turkey’s aggression following Biden’s statement on Armenian Genocide

“They did it in a way not to shock Turkey. The shock may create unmanageable consequences. This is why two weeks before the whole American press was flooded with the information about the recognition. Moreover, a day before, Biden called and told Erdogan about his decision,” the expert wrote, agreeing Turkey’s not so tough response with that circumstance.

27/04/2021 11:01

Armenia records 595 new coronavirus cases in a day, 24 deaths reported

According to the information, 195,701 (+801) people have recovered, other 13,297 (-230) are getting treatment.

27/04/2021 10:28

Armenia’s armed forces will not participate in NATO’s “Defender Europe 21” drills – MOD

This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Armenia in response to the number of inquiries about the participation of the Armenian forces in the NATO drills.

27/04/2021 10:24

New batch of Russian Sputnik V vaccine for 14,000 persons imported to Armenia

The source reminds that on March 28 first batch of AstraZeneca vaccine (24,000 doses) was imported to Armenia with the assistance of "COVAX FACILITY" initiative.

27/04/2021 10:13

Putin, Macron agree over concrete initiatives to settle Nagorno Karabakh issue

The report says that the heads of the two states agreed to activate “concrete initiatives” in the sidelines of the OSCE Minsk Group.

26/04/2021 18:29

My Step faction nominates Pashinyan for PM's post

Armenia's PM and later the Cabinet announced resignation on April 25.

26/04/2021 17:40

Putin-Biden summit planned for summer, Kremlin says

"Indeed, certain proposals have been voiced, I cannot confirm the date yet. There have been no agreements on date yet. We are indeed talking about summer months, <…> many factors will still have to be analyzed to reach any final agreements," he said.

26/04/2021 16:07

Pfizer's anti-Covid pill may be ready this year as first human trials are set to end in May

Pills could help to prevent severe illness in people for whom jabs don't work as well, or be a second line of defence in case an immune-resistant new variant emerges.