• Armenian-Azerbaijani POWs exchange agreement in effect
    On November 6, under a POWs exchange agreement, the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) will return to Azerbaijan the bodies of two Azeri commandoes, Murariz Ibrahimov and Farid Ahmedov. The Azerbaijani side will return the body of 86-year-old resident of the village of Maragiz, NKR, Arustamyan Gavrosh. The agreement was reached at the Armenian-Azerbaijani-Russian presidential...
    November 6, 2010 11:52
  • Arsen Yarman’s New Publication
    BALU-HARPUT 1878. Çarsancak, Çemişgezek, Çapakçur, Erzincan, Hizan ve Civar Bölgeler (Balu – Kharberd “1878) There are authors and studies, certain publications, which is just out the importance of the valuable work being circles. They include a series of missions, especially if readers are directed foreign lingual and exposure to our country, its history,...
    November 6, 2010 2:49
  • Yerevan to host a Week of Modern Italian Films
    On November 8-13, Yerevan will host a Week of Modern Italian Films organized by Italian Embassy in Armenia jointly with Hamazgain Theater. At November 5 news conference, the Italian Ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scapini emphasized the importance of the event. “The cinema, especially Italian one, is addressing a message to generations, touching upon burning social issues,”...
    November 5, 2010 21:30
  • Two half-naked bodies found in a car in Yerevan
    On November 5, at 1:00 p.m. Yerevan time, police officers found corpses of a half-naked boy and girl in Mercedes on Babajanyan Street, Malatya-Sebastya district, Yerevan. An operational investigative group led by the Head of Malatya-Sebastya police department Sargis Martirosyan is working at the accident site. The corpses were taken to the morgue. The victims were identified...
    November 5, 2010 19:52
  • In the Council a Public National Partnership Network Initial Presentation of Electronic Portal Took Place
    Ministry of Economy and the National Partnership NGO November 5 called the Public Council announced the presentation of initial collaboration Web trilingual electronic portal’s birthday. Originator planned network of ten sections, the main page, news, electronic encyclopedia, yellow newsletters, cultural pre-web, section through the centuries, entertainment services,...
    November 5, 2010 19:00
  • The newly appointed Ambassador of the French Republic to Armenia presented his credentials to President Sargsyan
    Today, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Armenia Henri Reynaud presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan. President Sargsyan congratulated the French Ambassador and wished him success, noting that the existing high level of the Armenian-French relations presents great responsibility and the Ambassadors...
    November 5, 2010 16:50
  • The Prime Minister visits Kotayk marz
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Kotaik marz to attend the opening of Dzoraghbyur community kindergarten. Dzorakhbyur lacked in a village kindergarten. Under construction from 2008, the new building is due to host 60 children, with the number of pupils expected to rise to 70-80 in the years ahead. The pre-school establishment is provided with all modern amenities....
    November 5, 2010 16:20
  • Belarusian virgins sold at $20,000 in Istanbul
    During an investigative operation in one of disco clubs in Kumburgaz district the officers of Istanbul police arrested a criminal group selling virgins to rich businessmen. According to the Turkish Beyazgazete, police arrested director of the club, 8 waiters and 18 Belarusian girls. It became clear that virgins were sold to Turkish businessmen for $ 20,000.
    November 5, 2010 15:35
  • Anti-Corruption Center was opened in Yerevan
    “Holy Trinity” Church pastor blessing the Lord Esayi Artenyan today officially opened Advocacy and Support Centre (AAC). It was established three months ago, and fighting corruption against the emergence and development, protects citizens’ rights and interests. “These three months of the Yerevan office of more than 500 citizens applied to a variety...
    November 5, 2010 15:02
  • Cilicia and Noragyugh Districts’ Water Temporary Cannot Be Drunk
    During Tsitsernakaberd Highway road works an accident has happened with the waterline, which is currently suspended due to Cilicia and Noragyugh districts and adjacent water areas. “Yerevan Jur” CJSC advised the residents of these areas to avoid water available for use in drinking water. Water reported that currently the repairing work is being carried out.
    November 5, 2010 14:53
  • The official dedication of the new Advocacy and Assistance Center (AAC) of Yerevan was held on November 5, 2010.
    The official dedication of the new Advocacy and Assistance Center (AAC) of Yerevan was held on November 5, 2010. Attending the event were USAID Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, senior officials from the Armenian government, and representatives of international community and local NGOs. Funded and established through the USAID Mobilizing Action Against Corruption (MAAC)...
    November 5, 2010 13:26
  • Dangerous envelopes reached Armenian Embassy in Greece
    On November 4, the Armenian Embassy in Greece received two suspicious envelopes causing concern of the employees, Spokesperson for the Armenian Foreign Ministry Tigran Balayan .“Greek police squad was immediately called. They checked the enveloped for any explosives, as well as dangerous biological or chemical components,” he noted. The examination revealed no components...
    November 5, 2010 12:39
  • Aravot: Arzuman Harutyunyan to be appointed Director of Armenian National Security Service
    According to the information at Aravot daily’s disposal, Director of Armenian National Security Service Gorik Hakobyan has health problems. He will be replaced by Deputy Director of RA National Security Service Arzuman Harutyunyan. He is the brother of Gagik Harutyunyan, President of Armenian Constitutional Court.
    November 5, 2010 12:03
  • RA NA President Receives the Delegation of the Western Atrpatakan State of the Islamic Republic of Iran
    On November 4 the President of RA National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan received the delegation of the Western Atrpatakan State of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) headed by the Governor Vahid Jalalzade. The RA NA Chief of Staff Gegham Gharibjanyan and the Governor of Armavir Ashot Ghahramanyan attended the meeting. Greeting the guests the NA President Hovik Abrahamyan...
    November 5, 2010 9:50
  • The Prime Minister elected honorary chairman of volleyball federation
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the expanded session of the presidium of AVF As suggested by AVF president-elect Surik Khachatryan and federation members, the head of government was elected to be honorary chairman of the federation. Appreciative of the work of Armenian sports unions, the Prime Minister noted in particular: “Sport should play a key role...
    November 4, 2010 19:22
  • Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin and Ambassador Oleg Yesayan Met with the Pan-Armenian International Youth Center NGO Members
    November 4, the Ambassador of Armenia in Russia Oleg Yesayan visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, where Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin met with the Pan-Armenian International Youth Center NGO members. The organization had a large deposit in August this year during the Russia President’s visit to Armenia, to the Gyumri opened “Honor...
    November 4, 2010 18:56
  • Those responsible for duty shortfalls to be punished
    A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Prior to the meeting, the Prime Minister issued a number of assignments for cabinet members (the Prime Minister’s statement is presented separately). The government approved the following procedures: the order of paying pensions, including the model agreements to be signed between...
    November 4, 2010 17:00
  • More Than 90% of ANCA Backed Candidates Win in Midterm Elections
    More than 90% of the Congressional candidates backed by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) prevailed in Tuesday’s hard-fought mid-term elections. “We join with Armenian Americans from across the country in congratulating the winners of these elections from both parties, and look forward to working constructively with the new members and leaders of Congress,”...
    November 4, 2010 16:24