• Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk fined for the phrase “Turks killed 1 million Armenians”
    Famous Turkish writer and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk must pay a compensation of 6, 000 liras (U.S. $ 4,000) for the phrase “Turks killed 1 million Armenians,” by the Turkish court’s decision. The writer was sued in 2005 by five people, including ultra-nationalist lawyer Kemal Kerincsiz, as well as four other people who are relatives of soldiers killed in action....
    March 28, 2011 8:14
  • Working visit of President Serzh Sargsyan to Iran
    At the invitation of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President Serzh Sargsyan arrived today on a working visit to Tehran. In the framework of the visit, the President of Armenia met with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. First, Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the President of IRI and the people of Iran on the occasion of Novruz and on behalf...
    March 28, 2011 8:08
  • Yerevan Police Chief Questioned In Murder Cover-Up Probe
    Major-General Nerses Nazarian, the chief of Yerevan’s police department, has been questioned by law-enforcement authorities in connection with a criminal investigation that has resulted in the arrest of another police general, it emerged on Friday. Hovannes Tamamian, the controversial head of the Directorate General of Criminal Investigations at Armenia’s national...
    March 27, 2011 20:51
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received delegation of the Russia-Armenia friendship group of the RF State Duma
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received delegation of the Russia-Armenia friendship group of the RF State Duma and representatives of the Young Guards movement of the United Russia political party. They have arrived to Armenia to attend the Armenia-Russia football match. In strengthening relations between the two countries, the President stressed the importance of interparliamentary...
    March 26, 2011 16:02
  • President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working visit to Tehran
    At the invitation of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, President Serzh Sargsyan on March 27 will conduct a working visit to Tehran. In the framework of the visit, the President of Armenia will meet with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Spiritual Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and together with the leaders of other states will participate...
    March 25, 2011 18:47
  • Business registration: henceforth online and through one-stop-shop
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the newly opened center of State Register’s Legal Persons Agency of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia. Cutting off the symbolic ribbon, the Prime Minister took a walk round the premises getting acquainted with the center’s possibilities. Following the reforms carried out by the government, the one-stop-shop...
    March 25, 2011 16:01
  • President Sargsyan received the legendary football player Nikita Simonian
    Today, President Sargsyan received the legendary football player, multiple winner of the USSR tournaments and Olympic Games, FIFA, UEFA and International Olympic Committee Gold Medal recipient, Designated Coach Nikita Simonian. Under his leadership in 1973 “Ararat” football team won the Cup and the USSR Championship. The President of Armenia welcomed our renowned...
    March 25, 2011 14:51
  • President Serzh Sargsyan paid tribute to the memory of Andranik Margarian
    President Serzh Sargsyan, accompanied by the leadership of the country, visited today the Komitas Pantheon on the occasion of the death anniversary of the former Prime Minister of Armenia Andranik Margarian and paid tribute to the memory of the renowned statesman and political figure.
    March 25, 2011 11:53
  • Working consultation on activities carried out in the sphere of agriculture
    On 24 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on activities carried out in the sphere of agriculture. Minister of agriculture Armo Tsatouryan and director of the fund for assisting the country side and agriculture Vahram Baghdasaryan delivered reports. Special attention was paid to the organization of spring sowing activities and...
    March 25, 2011 10:58
  • UN Office in Armenia together with Armenian people marks Earth Hour
    The UN Office in Armenia urges the Armenians to join people of the planet and to turn off non-essential lights on Saturday night, 26 March from 20:30-21:30 to observe Earth Hour. Turning off the lights for an hour will make a difference and will bring a positive change towards  environmental protection. Hundreds of millions of people in 128 countries participated in...
    March 25, 2011 10:44
  • Criminal cases initiated on the violation committed during the elections
    The Armavir region prosecutor tasked to initiate criminal cases on the violations committed during the election of the mayor of Armavir region held on March 20, 2011. Thus 1. On March 20, 2011 at about 11:15 a.m. the head of the Armavir Nursery School № 8 A. Margaryan stated in the Armavir division of the RA Police that together with her friends T. Abgaryan and S. Movsisyan...
    March 25, 2011 9:05
  • Armenian conscript wounded in the head
    On the night of March 21, 19-year-old Armenian conscript soldier Zhirayr Minasyan wounded himself by a shot from a gun. The incident occurred in Hadrut military unit. Criminal proceedings were instituted, the Investigations Department of Armenian Defense Ministry informed Armenian News-NEWS.am. The second garrison is carrying out the investigation. The officers of Investigations...
    March 24, 2011 20:12
  • U.S. Embassy Hosts a Concert in Celebration of Women’s History Month
    On March 24, the U.S. Embassy hosted a concert in celebration of Women’s History Month.  The U.S. Embassy’s guests for this concert were 2010 and 2011 participants of the U.S. Embassy-initiated Women’s Mentoring Program. The featured performer was the all women JAZZEL vocal ensemble.  U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission, Bruce Donahue, welcomed the guests and spoke briefly...
    March 24, 2011 19:34
  • President Serzh Sargsyan conducted a working visit to Shirak marz
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan conducted a working visit to Shirak marz. The President of Armenia visited Mush-2 newly constructed community in Gyumri, familiarized with the construction works and observed conveniences in the apartments. During the tour of the newly built community, President Sargsyan was presented the program of the housing construction for the families...
    March 24, 2011 19:28
  • Food security in spotlight
    A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Opening the sitting, the Prime Minister stated: “Six months ago the Prime Minister’s Control Service together with the Food Security Department conducted checks in the cheese production sector and revealed serious problems. Food security is crucial for us and is included in...
    March 24, 2011 15:45
  • Meeting with representatives of ITERA
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by chairman of board of directors of ITERA Russian oil-and-gas company Igor Makarov. Welcoming the guests, the head of government expressed satisfaction at the current pace of course of cooperation and stressed the importance of programs aimed at its further development. The parties discussed possibilities...
    March 24, 2011 15:32