‘Daily news’

  • Armenian tourist drowns in Spain’s coast
    YEREVAN. – An Armenian tourist, 28-year-old Arman Serobyan, got drowned on Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea near one of Barcelona beaches. Reliable sources informedArmenian News-NEWS.am that Serobyan’s body will be brought to Armenia. No other details are available.
    August 27, 2011 1:15
  • Turkish entrepreneurs prepare to host Armenians for liturgy in St. Khach church in Akhtamar
    VAN. – Turkish companies dealing with souvenirs and jewelry in Van again hope to host Armenian tourists as the cross was put on Armenian St Khach church in Akhtamar (Turkey). However, NEWS.am reporter does not see last year’s passion. 95 years later after the Armenian Genocide, St Khach Church in Akhtamar held for the first time liturgy on September 19 in 2010. However,...
    August 25, 2011 19:16
  • Armenia’s Izabella Yailyan wins European Championship gold medal
    YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Izabella Yailyan won the champion’s title in European Youth Weightlifting Championship in Poland. Yailyan lifted 170 kg in clean and jerk combination and won gold. Daria Teveleva of Belarus lifted 168 kg and took the second place. Armenia Harutyun Kadimyan (62 kg) lifted 240 kg and ranked 6. NEWS.am
    August 25, 2011 19:00
  • Marriage with Armenian employee not to hinder career of Britain’s Ambassador
    YEREVAN. – The rumors that Ambassador of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Charles Lonsdale’s diplomatic mission will not be prolonged because of marriage with Armenian employee do not correspond to reality. “The mission of the Ambassador lasts for three or four years. He prolonged his stay for a year in 2010. Thus information is incorrect,” head of Press and...
    August 24, 2011 16:28
  • Tigran Sargsyan: “Round-the-world journey of “Armenia” vessel expanded the geography of the Armenian nation.”
    Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a meeting with the crew of “Armenia” vessel, led by the head of the expedition Zori Balayan, after their tour around the world. The Prime Minister greeted the guests and congratulated them on the successful completion of the journey, noting that he had followed all the stages of the tour. “We are glad that you managed to...
    August 24, 2011 15:38
  • Another Armenian church vandalized in Georgia
    TBILISI. – Another Armenian church was vandalized in Georgia. This time it was Church of Surb Etchmiadzin located in the capital, Tbilisi,  which was consecrated by Armenian Catholicos Karekin II two months ago. On August 19 evening two young people, supposedly drunk, entered the Armenian church. Two sellers of candles and cleanup woman labeled their behavior as...
    August 23, 2011 22:37
  • Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries get married
    Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and basketball beau Kris Humphries got married at a private 11 acre estate in Montecito, California on Saturday, the International Business Time reported. Kardashian wore a Vera Wang gown, reportedly inspired by the dress that Pippa Middleton wore at the wedding of Catherine (Kate Middleton), the Duchess of Cambridge. The groom Humphries...
    August 21, 2011 19:32
  • Mark Petrosyan was awarded with the Premier’s commemorative medal
    By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, “Classical Channel” artistic group director Mark Petrosyan was awarded with the Premier’s commemorative medal on 80th birth anniversary and for significant contribution to Armenian TV.
    August 20, 2011 18:32
  • FLEX Future Leaders Exchange Program
    The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) is a US federal government program that provides opportunities for high school age students from Eurasia to spend a year in the United States, living with a family and attending a U.S. high school. This scholarship program is fully funded by the United States government and administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural...
    August 18, 2011 15:57
  • (Հայերեն) «Սահման» -ը Մոսկվայի Ազգային կինոմատոգրաֆիանրի ֆորումում
    Фильм «Граница» армянского режисера Арутюна Хачатряна приглашен на участие в XV Форуме национальных кинематографий, который пройдет с 28 августа по 4 сентября в Москве в Большом зале Киноцентра на Красной...
    August 17, 2011 16:53
  • Tigran Sargsyan Receives Opposition MPs
    Shortly after today’s cabinet sitting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received MPs from “Heritage” faction Anahit Bakhshyan and Armen Martirosyan. The dismantling of kiosks and stalls downtown Yerevan has been discussed. Note that commenting on the matter at the Cabinet sitting the Mayor of Yerevan advised that no mass dismantling of stalls will take place in...
    August 11, 2011 21:28
  • UN Office in Armenia Marks International Youth Day
    An art exhibition aimed at motivating young people to change our world, dedicated to the International Youth Day, was opened today at the UN House. The bright paintings of the talented Armenian painter Narek Avetissian were exhibited. His artwork displayed at the UN House has attracted the attention of youth, the international and art communities, civil society,...
    August 11, 2011 20:34
  • THE SECRETARY-GENERAL — MESSAGE FOR ON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
    “Change Our World” is more than the theme of this year’s International Youth Day; it is an injunction that should inspire young people at all times.   Far too many of the world’s more than one billion young people lack the education, freedom and opportunities they deserve.  Yet despite these constraints – and in some cases because of them – young...
    August 11, 2011 17:34
  • Agriculture, Economy and Emergency Ministers Report Back First Half-Year Performance
    The ministers of agriculture, economy and emergency situations submitted today performance accounts for the first half-year of 2011 reporting back the status of priority tasks. Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan stated the following priorities: increased farming efficiency and community assistance programs-triggered higher household incomes in rural communities,...
    August 8, 2011 20:53
  • PM Receives Lebanese Ambassador
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today outgoing Lebanese Ambassador to Armenia Jebrail Jeara. Greeting the Ambassador, the Prime Minister expressed high appreciation of the current level of Armenian-Lebanese relationship. Tigran Sargsyan appreciated the diplomat’s contribution to the development and strengthening of bilateral relations. The head of government...
    August 5, 2011 13:36
  • Memorandum of Understanding Signed
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from International Minerals & Mines Limited, headed by Stephan Fitch, company director. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said to be hopeful that bilateral cooperation could promote investments in Armenia. The parties discussed mining project implementation-related details. In conclusion, a memorandum of understanding...
    August 4, 2011 8:09
  • Prime Minister Wraps Up Working Visit To NKR
    Accompanied by Armenian and NKR Defense Ministers and the members of his delegation, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the frontier posts of Artsakh Defense Army. The head of government talked to servicemen getting acquainted with service conditions. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan handed out commemorative watches to those servicemen distinguished with high responsibility,...
    August 2, 2011 16:41
  • Passengers of Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan train demand compensation for detriment
    YEREVAN. – Passengers of Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan train, whose trip was postponed on July 30 due to railway accident in Georgia, are determined to appeal to the court, demanding compensation for detriment, said a passage of the train, expert of Freedom of Information center Liana Dodoyan toNEWS.am. She noted that the schedule of Yerevan – Batumi – Yerevan train...
    August 2, 2011 14:29