‘Daily news’

  • 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
  • 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
  • President Sargsyan participated at the award ceremony for the sportsmen and coaches who made significant contributions in the area of sports
    President Serzh Sargsyan participated today at the award ceremony for the sportsmen and coaches who made significant contributions in the area of sports. By the Presidential decree, nine best athletes and coaches have been awarded with the RA honorary titles and medals for significant contribution to physical culture and development of sports in our country. At the ceremony,...
    December 31, 2010 1:05
  • Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulatory Message on New Year and Christmas
    Dear Compatriots, The year 2010 is ending. It was characterized by hard work aimed at coping with the aftermath of the global financial and economic crisis. Despite the multitude of internal and external challenges, we managed a breakthrough growth in economy. We were able to honor the State’s social commitments in full and extend the scope of infrastructure development-targeted...
    December 30, 2010 16:37
  • President Serzh Sargsyan visited the Erablur Pantheon
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan, accompanied by the highest leadership of the country, visited the Erablur Pantheon and paid tribute to the memory of our nation’s sons who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the Motherland.
    December 30, 2010 14:15
  • 43 households Stepanavan may see the New Year in new apartments
    43 earthquake-hit homeless families in Stepanavan were offered new apartment keys by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan during a function held later today at Stepanavan Municipality. They were granted two, three and four-room apartments in a new-built blocks of flats in the Left-Bank district of Stepanavan. Tigran Sargsyan said the disaster zone-related items on the President’s...
    December 29, 2010 20:16