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13:21

R. Kocharian’s spokesman: Adibekian put himself up for auction

Victor Soghomonian commented on Adibekian's statement.

TODAY
12:27

Serviceman dies on May 17

Private Armen Ghudabashian died around 8:30 pm on May 17.

TODAY
12:07

NKR MFA delegation participates in anniversary events in Abkhazia

The delegation of Foreign Ministry of NKR is participating in the events dedicated to 20th anniversary of Abkhazia's Foreign Ministry.

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Press

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 ...

13.05.13
22:20

Israelian: Velayati has greatest chance to become Iranian president

“The official registration of the presidential candidates ended in Iran last Saturday. Over 460 candidates have been registered to run in ...

13.05.13
17:52

Pashayan: Israeli-Syrian tension unlikely to escalate into war

“The current situation in Syria can be described as a crisis, but I think the tension in Israeli-Syrian relations is unlikely to escalate ...

TODAY
11:47

168 Hours: Tsarukian’s statement put BHK businessmen at ease

Sources of “168 Hours” report that business circles’ representatives of Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) started to face the...

TODAY
11:20

Zhamanak: Belarusian plant to sue BHK member

“Zhamanak” daily wrote that Belarus-based Bobruysk Plant of Tractor Parts and Units plans to sue former agriculture minister of...

17.05.13
12:24

Hraparak: Prerequisites of social revolt become ripe in Armenia

“The number of people protesting against the gas price surge outside the government yesterday was small, but it is obvious that a wave of...

Politics

17.05.13, 22:15

30% assess presidential election in Armenia positively, 62% negatively

17.05.13
21:49

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to visit region in late May

The co-chairs will visit the region in late May and discuss these issues with the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

17.05.13
21:07

Sitting of HAK Board held

The sitting was chaired by HAK chairman Levon Ter-Petrosian.

17.05.13
20:08

Meeting of foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held in Cracow

A meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan – Edward Nalbandian and Elmar Mamedyarov was held today in Cracow, Poland.

Economy

17.05.13, 20:21

Spayka continues performing its obligations

17.05.13
18:58

People are sacrificed for well-being of ArmRosGazprom staff

"The people are sacrificed for the sake of well-being of 4,000 employees of ArmRosGazprom Company".

17.05.13
16:20

Cadasters of Armenia and Russia sign memorandum of understanding

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Head of Russia’s Federal Service for Cadaster Ms. Natalia Antipina.

17.05.13
15:44

Parliamentary deputy: Gas price hike not to lead to social unrest

The increase in the gas price has a political component and a social one, Khosrov Harutyunian noted.

Society

17.05.13, 22:47

Sown areas and gardens in Aragatsotn damaged by heavy hail

16.05.13
22:47

Veteran of Karabakh war: We live as refugees in our country

The struggle of azatamartiks is going to be a long one, but instead of requesting, we will demand, the retired Colonel Volodya Avetisian said.

16.05.13
21:24

Defense Ministry spokesman responds to HRD’s statement

Spokesman for Armenia’s Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhannisian responded today to the statement of Human Rights Defender Karen Andriasian.

16.05.13
19:06

Anahit Bakhshian: Prices started to go up immediately after elections

The elections ended and prices have started to go up,” the member of Heritage Party Ms. Anahit Bakhshian said at a meeting with journalists.

16.05.13, 18:14

There is no threat to human health after major fire in Yerevan

Culture / Entertainment

17.05.13, 13:38

Dorians to perform 12th at Eurovision 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

Representatives of Russia, Latvia, Finland, and Georgia at Eurovision Song Contest will be special guests at concert of Dorians band in Copenhagen.

03.05.13
18:33

Tony Iommy supports Dorians

I was really pleased to be asked and it didn't take long to agree. I had a quick think and felt that one of my ideas would be suitable.

02.05.13, 22:48

Government allocates 10 million AMD for reconstruction of Octet school

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17.05.13, 21:29

Former governor Sergei Bagratian summoned to SIS

16.05.13
16:12

Writer Hrant Matevosian’s nephew killed in Vanadzor

Tovma Matevosian, a 35-year-old forest warden, was stabbed to death last night in the city of Vanadzor.

16.05.13
14:58

Serviceman shoots at fellow soldiers, kills one

David Khachatrian was detained.

15.05.13
22:57

Sirunian legal advice office prepares lawsuit against Karo Yeghnukian

Sirunian” legal advice office has issued a statement to the effect that it is preparing a lawsuit against Karo Yeghnukian,

14.05.13, 16:00

Consultation with heads of law-enforcement, judicial and tax bodies

Sport

13.05.13, 22:00

Tatev Abrahamian finishes 3rd in US Chess 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

Roudolph Grigorian becomes champion of France

Armenian chess player Roudolph Grigorian won the title of U18 Champion of France.

08.05.13
17:14

Chess players compete at U.S. Championship in Saint Louis

After five rounds, GM Varuzhan Hakobian scored 2.5 points at the 2013 U.S. Championship.

27.04.13, 17:55

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