• Azeri President orders arrest of mastermind behind Armenian pogroms
    The Azeri authorities ordered the arrest of Neimat Panahov, one of the masterminds behind the Armenian pogroms in Baku in January 1990. Ironically, Neimat Panahov, who is now Neimat Panahly and leader of the party of Nationhood of Azerbaijan, found himself behind bars on threshold of the next anniversary of Armenian pogroms in Baku, January 13-19, 1990. After many years...
    January 11, 2011 21:49
  • The mayor of Yerevan introduced the new head of Arabkir administrative district
    On January 11 the mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan introduced to the staff of Arabkir administrative district the newly appointed head of the district Eduard Musheghyan. The mayor thanked the former head of Arabkir district Hamlet Margaryan for his activity pointing at the same time that the new head is expected to perform coordinated, efficient, exemplary and caring...
    January 11, 2011 20:26
  • President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on the plane crash in Iran
    President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the plane crash in Iran. The letter states: “Excellency, I was very saddened by the news of the plane crash in Iran which resulted in numerous casualties and loss of human lives. I send my deepest condolences to You, families of the victims and...
    January 11, 2011 17:20
  • World’s oldest winery discovered in Armenian cave
    The world’s oldest winery was discovered in one of the caves in Armenia. A wine press, fermentation jar and a bowl dating to approximately 6000 years ago were found by international group of archeologists in the Armenian cave, Associated Press reported. The discover is the earliest example of wine making production, said Gregory Areshianan, University of California,...
    January 11, 2011 15:44
  • Armenian Officer Arrested Over Deadly Incident
    Doctors at Yerevan’s Surp Grigor Lusavorich hospital told RFE/RL’s Armenian service that the 20-year-old Taron Yengibarian died from severe head injuries sustained at a military base near the northeastern town of Ijevan. Yengibarian and three other residents of Getavohit village located in the area reportedly clashed with the unit’s commander, Colonel Sergei Karapetian,...
    January 10, 2011 21:47
  • Yerevan, 485 babies born in 2011
    From January 1-9, 485 babies were born in Yerevan hospitals. Only on January 1, 56 babies were born, Department of Maternal and Child Health at Armenian Health Ministry informed . According to the information at Yerevan City Hall’s disposal, 229 girls and 256 boys were born respectively. Armenian National Statistical Service will publish full information for January...
    January 10, 2011 21:20
  • Prosperous Armenia leader’s son-in-law suffers loss
    On the night of January 10, an unknown person/persons, using explosives, destroyed the entrance door and show windows of the store located at Hadis Street 1/30, Abovyan, Armenia. The shop is owned by Karo Ghuloyan, the Mayor of Abovyan and son-in-law of Chairman of the Prosperous Armenia Party Gagik Tsarukyan. The photojournalist Gagik Shamshyan informed NEWS.am that...
    January 10, 2011 21:14
  • Gabrielle Giffords voted for Armenian Genocide Resolution
    The U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords supported Armenian Genocide Resolution. Being a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs she voted for the bill on March 5, 2010. She also backed the Armenian Genocide Resolution in 2007. During autumn mid-term elections Giffords was the main Arizona candidate supported by the Armenian community of U.S. As NEWS.am reported...
    January 9, 2011 21:28
  • Free economic zone at Zvartnots airport to open next April
    By Samvel Avagyan Interview with Hayk Mizoyan, head of the Industry Department at the Armenian Ministry of Economy. Q.: Mr. Mirzoyan, at what stage is the program of free economic zone at the Zvartnots airport? A cold storage warehouse will be put into operation at the airport as soon as next April. A council has been formed at the Ministry of Economy, comprising representatives...
    January 8, 2011 12:05
  • Anahit Bayandour dies
    The renowned translator, human rights activist and public figure Anahit Bayandour died at the age of 70, on Jan. 7 morning. She is famous for her Russian translations of Hrant Matevosyan. Bayandour was a member of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia of the first convocation. Later she became a human rights activist. In 1992, Anahit Bayandour received the Olof...
    January 8, 2011 10:54
  • President Serzh Sargsyan attended the liturgy dedicated to Christmas and Revelation holidays
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan attended the liturgy at Holy See Mother Echmiadzin Cathedral dedicated to Christmas and Revelation holidays.
    January 6, 2011 19:33
  • Ohan Duryan dies
    The great Armenian conductor Ohan Duryan died on January 6 morning, at the age of 87. Ohan Duryan was born in Jerusalem, September 2, 1922. After graduating from Jerusalem Conservatoire he was going to travel about Europe. However, finally found himself in Armenia. In 1960s he was chief conductor of the Armenian State Philharmonic Society. From 1971 onward he was conductor...
    January 6, 2011 19:11
  • President Serzh Sargsyan attended the Christmas candle lighting liturgy
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan attended the Christmas candle lighting liturgy at the Saint Sargis Church.
    January 5, 2011 23:52
  • Accident involving 16 vehicles in Yerevan
    On January 1, at about 22:00 time , 15-16 cars collided in Myasnikyan Prospect in Yerevan. According to preliminary data, three people were hospitalized. Police are working to clarify the details of the incident.
    January 2, 2011 13:29
  • New Year congratulatory address by President Serzh Sargsyan
    Dear fellow citizens, In the coming year 2011, we will most solemnly celebrate the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. Regrettably but also with the pride of the generations, which created our present independence, a jubilee of such caliber has not been celebrated on the Armenian land for many, many years. We enter year 2011 with confidence and clear understanding...
    January 2, 2011 8:56