News - 2019/03/15

15/03/2019 21:26

Ethnic Azerbaijanis, as well as citizens of Azerbaijan enter Armenia without any obstacles: Armenia’s MFA

It should be mentioned that ethnic Azerbaijanis, as well as all citizens of Azerbaijan enter Armenia without any obstacles, in case when entry of citizens of other countries, including Russia, having Armenian last names is banned to Azerbaijan.

15/03/2019 21:07

Azerbaijan fires from mortars in direction of Akna, Defense Army suffers no losses

“The adversary fired 60 mm mortar bombs. Overall, nine bombs were fired. The frontline forces of the Defense Army did not suffer any losses as a result of such actions,” Hasratyan said.

15/03/2019 20:55

Injured Armenian deminer transported to Moscow from Syria

Before being transported to Syria the Armenian deminer was receiving treatment in hospital.

15/03/2019 18:02

China foreign investment law: Bill aims to ease global concerns

It comes roughly three months after a first draft was discussed, a particularly fast turnaround in China, as Washington and Beijing work to resolve their trade dispute.

15/03/2019 17:30

Musk adds new Model Y to electric car line-up (video)

The Tesla boss had previously described the Model Y as part of a plan to reach a wider audience, following on from the Model 3 - the cheapest car in its range, which was launched in 2017.

15/03/2019 16:54

Azerbaijan must be able to apply peace-promoting language: Armenian FM

“Naturally, we will continue working. Armenia will do everything to ensure Artsakh’s security and development,” Armenian FM said, adding that in its turn Azerbaijan must be able to apply peace-promoting language.

15/03/2019 16:38

Change of Karabakh conflict negotiation format possible with consent of two parties: Russian MFA

Zakharova called on the parties to pay attention to the recent statement of the OSCE Minsk Group which says that “Russia’s, USA’s and France’s approaches over this issue are quite clearly reflected.”

15/03/2019 16:22

Iranians prefer Turkey to Armenia due to reduction of their affordability

“All the hotels have reduced the prices. In not too expensive hotels the cost for two-bed room including breakfast makes 30,000 AMD, which means 15,000 AMD each,” he said.

15/03/2019 15:42

Armenia’s second president to remain in custody

Earlier the SIS has submitted petition to prolong the arrest of Armenia’s second president.

15/03/2019 15:40

Global investor Robert Bassili predicts financial crisis in Armenia

US dollar will be safe haven during the crisis which will automatic devalue the AMD, but currently I think the correct pricing USD/AMD will equal 520.

15/03/2019 15:08

Artsakh proposes signing Peace Treaty: Vitaly Balasanyan

Assignments were given over the issues solution of which demands longer time, different task groups will be set in shortest period of time for boosting cooperation in agricultural, armed forces, legal sectors. In short period of time we will try to sum up, analyze and make proposals to Armenia’s and Artsakh’s Security Councils after which corresponding solutions will be given. I am convinced that these issues will get very serious solutions in very short period of time.

15/03/2019 14:42

Artsakh president receives chairperson of the U.S. Western Region affiliate of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund

The President acknowledged the role of the U.S. Western Region affiliate of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund in the development of Artsakh, extending his gratitude for the professional excellence and commitment.

15/03/2019 14:24

Volkswagen and former boss face US lawsuit over Dieselgate

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claims the firm misled investors by issuing billions of dollars worth of bonds and securities, without disclosing that it had cheated emissions tests.

15/03/2019 13:34

Delegation headed by NA speaker to depart for Germany

The NA speaker will meet with chairman of German Bundestag Wolfgang Schäuble, vice speaker of Bundestag, head of Germany-South Caucasus friendship group and other officials.

15/03/2019 13:08

49 dead in New Zealand mosque attacks

Two other men and one woman were detained nearby and firearms seized, Police Commissioner Mike Bush said.

15/03/2019 12:53

Dispute between Lydian and Armenian government serious signal for big investors: Alexander Khachaturyan

We must understand that when you deal with such listed company it will not be a maneuver only. We must not think that it is just a tactical maneuver.

15/03/2019 12:10

Armenia’s NA speaker, Georgia’s president exchange pretensions over number of foreign political issues

With regards to Nagorno Karabakh problem the NA speaker underlined that the authorities of Armenia are for the peaceful negotiation settlement of the problem: in the format of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship, adding that Georgia as OSCE participant state, has joined the settlement of the problem in the Minsk Group format.

15/03/2019 11:51

Meat trade on streets not a way to solve social issues: Armenia’s PM

“The protection of rights of consumers is an absolute priority for us and we should not view these trade processes with the social issues,” Pashinyan said.

15/03/2019 11:34

Trust climate in Armenia’s business environment should be improved: economist

The economist said that the economic policy between two different countries are agreed with political approaches and obviously, the political disputes have certain impact on economic relations as well, but in case of Russia and Georgia the situation is quite another.

15/03/2019 11:13

Christchurch mosque shootings: Forty dead after New Zealand attacks

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the incidents as a terrorist attack, and one of the country's "darkest days".