• On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the creation of the RA Armed Forces Serzh Sargsyan visited the Ereblur Military Pantheon
    On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the creation of the RA Armed Forces, the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, accompanied by the highest leadership of the country, visited today the Ereblur Military Pantheon and paid tribute to the memory of the sons of our nation, who had sacrificed their lives for the independence of the Motherland.
    January 28, 2012 12:20
  • Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Armed Forces of Armenia
      Dear Compatriots, Generals, officers, soldiers, Ladies and Gentlemen, I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Armed Forces of Armenia. After losing independent statehood, the Armenian nation brought forth many warriors, but was not blessed with having its own army. The Armenian soldiers, officers and generals...
    January 28, 2012 11:45
  • Serzh Sargsyan received Eric Rubin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today Eric Rubin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. At the meeting discussed were the Armenian-American relations and regional issues. The parties stressed the importance of expanding economic relations, particularly in the areas of high technologies and energy. “We would like to continuously expand the Armenian-American relations...
    January 27, 2012 19:45
  • President Serzh Sargsyan attended a festive event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Armenian Armed Forces
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan attended a festive event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Armenian Armed Forces and named “I am a soldier of my Fatherland.” The event took place at the Karen Demirjian Sport and Concert Complex.
    January 27, 2012 19:00
  • Trial of Armenia’s former Road Police Chief continues
    YEREVAN. – The trial of Armenia’s former Road Police Chief, Margar Ohanyan, continued Friday at capital Yerevan’s Kentron and Nork Marash General Jurisdiction Court. Yerevan Road Police Chief Yeghish Yengibaryan first testified as witness. He said there had been no problems in regard to gasoline supply for the police vehicles, and that they always received a normal...
    January 27, 2012 16:24
  • The 10th member of the criminal group sentenced
    The Court sentenced the citizen of Romania Adi Johan Blaga for secret embezzlement of large amount of property as well as for legalizing illicit income by coming to a prior agreement with a group of people. It has been stated during the preliminary investigation that two organized criminal groups engaged in theft of money from ATMs by using false cards acted in the territory...
    January 26, 2012 12:31
  • We have got song for Eurovision – Armenian rock band (PHOTOS)
    YEREVAN. – It is not clear yet who will represent Armenia during Eurovision Song Contest 2012 which will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 22-26. It is also not clear how the performer is to be elected. But the public already discusses the possible candidates on the social websites. Armenian rock band Dorians is mentioned most. The general producer of the band...
    January 26, 2012 8:37
  • 20 Steps Turkey Could Take to Worsen Relations with France After Genocide Vote
    Turkey’s leaders have been threatening France for months with various reprisals should the French government pass a law making it illegal to deny the Armenian Genocide.   Ignoring Turkish threats and blackmail, the French Parliament adopted a bill on December 22, 2011, criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. The Senate followed suit on January 23, 2012,...
    January 25, 2012 9:14
  • President Serzh Sargsyan sent today a letter to the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy
    President Serzh Sargsyan sent today a letter to the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy on the occasion of the adoption by the French Senate of the bill criminalizing the denial of genocides. The letter states: “Dear Mr. President, Today France has reaffirmed its greatness and power, its devotion to the universal human values. This day is exceptional for all those, who...
    January 24, 2012 15:30
  • US police kill Armenian youth
    A police officer in Los Angeles shot and killed a 22-year-old Armenian. The youth was North Hollywood resident Karapet Bulmajyan. According to Joe Bailey, representative of the city’s investigation service, the incident occurred on Sunday morning. In his turn, Cleon Joseph, representative of Los Angeles Police Department, noted that the police had received a call, informing...
    January 24, 2012 12:58
  • Leukaemia Care Under Fire in Azerbaijan Parents say they have to pay for costly medicines that should be free
    Parents of children suffering from leukaemia in Azerbaijan say they are forced to pay for medicine themselves, despite government promises to cover all the costs of cancer treatment. One mother, who asked not to be named in case speaking out caused trouble for her 14-year-old son, said she spent 600 manats, about 750 US dollars, on medicine when he underwent nine days...
    January 23, 2012 19:32
  • By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Igor Zargaryan was appointed Adviser to Prime Minister on non-profit basis.
    By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Igor Zargaryan was appointed Adviser to Prime Minister on non-profit basis. *** Igor Zargaryan was born in 1965 in Yerevan. In 1981, he left the secondary school after Pushkin of Yerevan. In 1986, he graduated from the Electrical Engineering Department of Yerevan K. Marx Polytechnic Institute and continued his graduate studies...
    January 23, 2012 17:18
  • Hayastan All-Armenian Fund begins construction of potable-water network in Artsakh’s Hadrut City
    Toward the realization of the Telethon 2011 slogan “A gift of water, a gift of life,” the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund began construction of a potable-water network in the city of Hadrut, Artsakh. The project is co-sponsored by the fund’s U.S. Western Region, with a major contribution by benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Gerald and Patricia Turpanjian of Los Angeles, and the...
    January 20, 2012 11:05
  • Head of Armenian Public Council not wishing to be MP
    YEREVAN. – Head of Armenian Public Council and off parliamentary National Democratic Union Party (NDU) Vazgen Manukyan does not want to be an MP. Moreover, learnt of his candidacy from media, he himself rejected it in the interview to Armenian News-NEWS.am. Some media outlets claimed he would run in the elective district, currently represented by Armenian President’s...
    January 20, 2012 8:52
  • Armenian MP curses at trial of former Road Police Chief
    YEREVAN. – A displeasing incident occurred Thursday during the trial of Armenia’s former Road Police Chief Margar Ohanyan, which is being held at capital Yerevan’s Kentron and Nork Marash General Jurisdiction Court. MP Harutyun Gharagyozyan (a.k.a. Harut of Caramel) had come to attend the court session, too, but the bailiffs did not allow him and many others to...
    January 19, 2012 19:55
  • Government Consistently Improves Business Environment
    A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister touched upon the quality of State-administered services, mentioning both the achievements and shortcomings. The Executive discussed and approved the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the...
    January 19, 2012 13:52
  • USAID AND ARMENIAN MINISTRY OF HEALTH SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE SERVICES
    On January 19, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, and Minister of Health Harutyun Kushkyan signed a two-year grant agreement to improve access to emergency medical care (EMS) services in Armenia.  Representatives of the Armenian government and the U.S. Mission also attended the ceremony. This two-year grant is part...
    January 19, 2012 12:13
  • Jailed Police General Denies Murder Cover-Up
    Hovannes Tamamian, a controversial Armenian police general who was arrested last year, said through his lawyer on Wednesday that he did not try to cover up a murder for personal gain. Tamamian was detained and sacked as head of the Directorate General of Criminal Investigations at the national police service last March on charges of abuse of power that was committed for...
    January 18, 2012 22:19