‘Daily news’

  • Armenian Genocide Documentary at Amnesty International Film Festival (Trailer)
    Amnesty International Film Festival opened Thursday at the VanCity Theatre in Vancouver Canada. Best International Historical Documentary Award winner (New York) documentary on 1915 Armenian Genocide, “The River Ran Red” was one of the highlights of the festival. Directed by J. Michael Hagopian, 59 min film is an intense account of the epic search for survivors of...
    November 20, 2010 13:08
  • Emergency situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
    On November 19, at 12:00 an emergency situation occurred in one of the military units in southern direction of the NKR armed forces. There are victims and injured, NKR defense Army press service informed. Criminal proceedings were instituted. An investigation is underway.
    November 20, 2010 12:12
  • The Director of the New Deputy National Security
    President Serzh Sargsyan signed a decree on dismissal of Armen Darbinian from the post of Deputy Director of the National Security Service under the Government of the Republic of Armenia. Another decree of the head of the republic appointed to this position is Karekin Mkhitaryan.
    November 19, 2010 23:50
  • In Hungary Lived 10-15 Thousand Armenians
    Deputy Minister for Diaspora Stepan Petrosyan received today Chairman of the Forum of Armenian autonomy of national and ethnic minorities, the Hungarian Parliament, Chairman of the Union, “The Armenian diaspora in Hungary Adam Sarkisian. According to the press service of the Ministry of Diaspora, welcoming Adam Sargsyan, Deputy Minister praised the efforts of the...
    November 19, 2010 21:51
  • Armenia, Russia to launch satellites?
    At their November 18 meeting, Igor Shchegolev, RF Minister of Communications and Mass Media, and Manuk Vardanyan, RA Minister of Transport and Communications, discussed prospects of Armenian-Russian cooperation. On its official website, the RF Ministry of Communications and Mass Media reports that Minister Igor Shchegolev reminded the Armenian side of a recent bilateral...
    November 19, 2010 21:16
  • Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s Great Britain affiliate organizes a charity concert in London
    Guy Fawkes weekend, and our senses were treated to a magnificent evening of culture of the highest standards On 6th November, Hayastan All-Armenian Fund of Great Britain yet again outdid itself by organising a Charity Recital that created fireworks in their own right inside the beautiful concert hall of St. John’s, in Smith Square, London. The recital was a celebration...
    November 19, 2010 20:10
  • The 28-th Meeting of the EurAsEC Interstate Council Took Place
    The working visit headed by the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan government delegation in St. Petersburg, where for the next meeting of the Council of CIS heads of government followed by the 28 th meeting of the Interstate Council of Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC) at the level of Heads of Government. After a meeting of heads of government in a separate format, a meeting...
    November 19, 2010 20:09
  • Reuters: Turkmenistan Agreed to Build a Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline
    Turkmenistan has achieved support from partners in the Caspian gas pipeline construction issue of the East-West “. Writes Reuters, so the country could become a major gas exporter to Europe, which contributes to the EU-supported project Nabucco. As stated by Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Baymurad Hodzhamuhamedov, “the country can deliver to Europe to...
    November 19, 2010 17:28
  • Turkish Prime Minister Led the Nomination “Personality of the Year” According to “Time” Magazine
    Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan headed the nomination “Personality of the Year” by magazine «Time». Many voted for him on the magazine website explains that they are attracted by courage and determination of the Turkish prime minister, who opposed the U.S. and Israel. Their vote for Erdogan gave more than 133 thousand people. «Time» writes that...
    November 19, 2010 17:14
  • Statins Activate the Immune System Work, Scientists have Found
    Scientists have discovered a previously unknown useful side effect, which is given statins. As it turned out, these drugs are used by millions of people around the world to lower cholesterol, may protect against severe infections like pneumonia, writes The Independent. A study in the U.S. showed: Statins activate the ability of white blood cells to destroy bacteria. During...
    November 19, 2010 16:27
  • Richard Gere was Accepted in an Association of Exclusive Hotels
    Hollywood actor Richard Gere and wife Carey Lowell, who own the hotel luxury in one hour from New York, entered into an association of exclusive hotels and restaurants Relais & Chateaux, RIA Novosti reported with reference to the portal of luxury Luxist. As specified in the message owned by a married couple Bedford Post Inn has been named among members of the association...
    November 19, 2010 16:10
  • The Prime Minister Attended a Meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of Government
    The Armenian delegation led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan today in St. Petersburg participated in the meeting of the Council of CIS Heads of Governments, which included more than two dozen questions. Heads of Government agreed on the process of preparing a draft agreement on free trade zone. The draft document will be submitted to CIS heads of state for approval. Heads...
    November 19, 2010 15:28
  • Astravel Russian Company yields to Azeri Embassy threats, canceling tour to Artsakh
    Astravel Russian Company cancelled tours to Karabakh. Initially, Golden Ring of Armenia Astravel-organised 14-day tour included a 3-day trip to Artsakh. Earlier, Azeri Embassy addressed travel agency president Valery Loshshitsu, claiming that organization of tours to occupied Azeri territories is “illegal”, according to Trend news agency. As a result of “Embassy-conducted...
    November 19, 2010 15:19
  • Father killed his two prostitute daughters in Turkey
    A man killed his two prostitute daughters and their pimp in Turkish city of Aytap. Mahmed Kilic started to quarrel with his two daughters and their pimp Mahmed Tashdemir, during which the latter pulled out a gun and fired at the man, Turkish Posta newspaper reports. At that moment, mother of the girls attacked Tashdemir and grabbed his hand, receiving a gunshot wound. When...
    November 19, 2010 14:55
  • Ararat revealed a new crater
    The Expert Group has found a new crater, probably formed millions of years ago at the top of Mount Ararat. The discovery was made by two physicists, who somehow got access to that part of the mountain, which is a closed zone, writes «Technology Review», noting that Turkish authorities allow limited access to the northern and the western slope of the mountain. Despite...
    November 19, 2010 14:47
  • Armenian cross-stones art. Symbolism and craftsmanship of Khachkars
    Khachkars are outdoor steles carved from stone by craftspeople in Armenia and communities in the Armenian diaspora. They act as a focal point for worship, as memorial stones and as relics facilitating communication between the secular and divine. Khachkars reach 1.5 metres in height, and have an ornamentally carved cross in the middle, resting on the symbol of a sun or...
    November 19, 2010 13:28
  • Pelosi elected Democrat minority leader
    House Democrats gambled Nov. 17 they can return to power under the same leaders who just oversaw a 61-seat election loss, choosing Nancy Pelosi to remain their party chief when they become the minority in January. Moderate Democrats pleaded for a change to show voters they understand the anger and unrest registered two weeks earlier on Election Day. And Pelosi didn’t...
    November 18, 2010 20:53