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My son has no desire to become Yerevan’s mayor-Hovik Abrahamyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan has denied rumors that his son wants to become Yerevan’s mayor. On March 5, in response to a question, the Prime Minister noticed that individuals don’t become mayors, people elect them. "My son and I have no such desire. We need to put an end to such ridiculous rumors, mind your own business "said Hovik Abrahamyan. According to some press reports, Hovik Abra...
Turkish authorities are behind the terrorists in Syria
New evidence emerged that t the Turkish authorities in Syria are backing terrorists. Russia Today TV filming group is the first who entered Afrin, the liberated border town by the militants. Journalists saw terrorists escape with the help of the Turkish military, reports Russian TV channel ‘Vesti.’ "Syrian Afrine, which was separated from the country by terrorists is the key evidence that th...
Armenian women are snipers, border defenders, special-purpose fighters-Seyran Oh...
The Armenian army has passed a great way with hardships, wars and military actions on the way, which was supported not only by men, but also by women. Our story allows us to say that the woman is not only the cornerstone of the family, but if necessary, has taken a gun, defended our borders and formed our history. The Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan perceive Armenian women in this way."Is not i...
‘Zhoghovurd’: Today Commander-in-chief Vazgen Sargsyan would be 57 years old
“Today is the late Vazgen Sargsyan’s birthday. The Commander-in-chief  would be 57 years old. Vazgen Sargsyan is one of the most prominent figures in the history of the newly independent Armenia. Today, it is obvious for everyone, but for the tragedy of October 27, Vazgen Sargsyan would be alive and continue the work, which he had started 4 months ago, on June 11, 1999 assuming the pos...
Robert Harutyunyan appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
According to the decree signed by the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Robert Harutyunyan was appointed a deputy minister of foreign affairs, reports the Public Relations Department of the Presidential Administration. The president announced the plan to appoint a new deputy foreign minister at the recent meeting addressing the agenda of Franco-Armenian relations.  ...
Serzh Sargsyan calls for active work to boost Armenia-France economic relations
Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan praised the steadily developing partnership and dialogue between France and Armenia as he convened and chaired a working session to address the bilateral economic cooperation agenda. Armenian Ambassador to France Vigen Chitechyan delivered a report at the meeting to sum up the recent years’ developments and achievements in the Franco-Armenian relations, according t...
Azerbaijan shells NKR defense positions
According to the Nagorno-Karabakh Ministry of Defense, Azerbaijani side fired more than 1300 times towards the southern and south-eastern directions of the Armenian defense posts overnight. The enemy also used mine- and grenade-launchers. The frontline military units of the Defense Army took retaliatory action to suppress the heavy raids. The situation is fully under the control of the Defense Army....
National Program for Educational Excellence to develop educational level-Levon M...
Armenian Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan held a working meeting with the administrative staff of the Ayb Educational Foundation headed by Mesrob Aramyan. According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Public Relations and Information Department, during the meeting the National Programs for Educational Excellence and Ararat Bachelor ’s Degree Program. According to Mr. Aramy...
British scientists announce breakthrough achievement in cancer treatment
British scientists claim that they have discovered a method of forcing the immune system to effectively fight against cancer, reports "Armenpress," citing the BBC. Although the new therapy has not been tested clinically, and treatment can be very expensive, the researchers regard the discovery one of the most promising one in the fight against cancer recently. The essence of the new treatment is the ind...
Three tons of cocaine seized in Colombia
Colombian police and military forces have seized more than three tons of cocaine in two operations conducted in the country, reports "Armenpress," citing local  Santa Fe radio highlights that is likely to belong to the "clan Usuga."  It was to send to Central America and then to the US. Colombia, along with Peru and Bolivia, is regarded to be the global "black" market of the main suppliers of...
Tbilisi to host Georgian-Russian business forum
This fall, Tbilisi plans to hold a Georgian-Russian business forum, said the Prime Minister's Special Representative for Relations with Russia Zurab Abashidze in an interview with Sputnik, reports “Armenpress”. "As for business contacts, to hold meetings at the level of Chambers of Commerce, is under consideration. They may take place in autumn in Tbilisi. I can not specify the exact date, ...
Armenian Government adopts Draft Electoral Code
Armenian government today has adopted Draft Electoral Code at a Cabinet sitting.The final version of the draft is to be ready through active political ebates, announced Chief of RA Government Staff Davit Harutyunyan, reports panorama.am. “ Some discussions are proposed to be held at the National Assembly. The adoption of the Code signals the launch of public discussion phase to be held at the Natio...
17 earthquakes shake Armenia in 2.5 hours
Northern Armenia was shaken by seventeen earthquakes, measuring 1.4 magnitudes from 11:03am until 01:24 pm local time (GMT 7:03am-9:24am) on Friday. The jolts were registered 16km south-west off the city Gavar (Gegharkunik region). The hypocenter depth is reported to be 10km. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the underground jolts measured 1-2 points at the epicenter....
Azerbaijan continues ceasefire violations
According to the NKR Defense Ministry press service, on the night of March 3– March 4, the enemy fired more than 1800 times from arms of different calibers. Azerbaijani forces fired 3 projectiles used from AGS-17 grenade launchers along the NKR border. The Defense Army’s frontline units could give an adequate response. The NKR Defense Army fully controls the situation....
Syrian ceasefire agreement is termless-Larov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced that the Syrian ceasefire agreement is termless, reports "Armenpress". "The ceasefire regime, which has been approved by the UN Security Council on the Russian-US joint initiative is for the unknown date. There have been unfair attempts, allegedly presenting the ceasefire to be for 2weeks,. This distortion is very serious, he said at "Norman Quartet "...
Trump demands that Russia return Snowden
Former US intelligence officer Edward Snowden should be returned to the US and stand trial, the billionaire Donald Trump, member of the Republican Party, who runs for the post of the US president, said in his speech, cited the Ria Novosti. “From the very beginning I said that Snowden is a spy and should be returned. If Russia respects us as a country, must return him, "said Trump. The former empl...
North Korean leader urges nuclear weapons be ready to strike at any time
Kim Jong-un has said North Korea's nuclear weapons should be ready for use "at any time", the BBC reports citing state media. The Korean leader told military leaders North Korea would revise its military posture to be ready to launch pre-emptive strikes, the Korean Central News Agency said. But despite its rhetoric it remains unclear how advanced the North's nuclear weapons programme is. The UN has imp...
Large number of terrorists among Azerbaijani Central Bank clients
According to the decision made by the "Al Qaeda" sanctions committee of the UN Security Council on February 29, the Financial Monitoring Service updated the "black list" of the Azerbaijani Central Bank adding other 12 names of terrorists, reports “Armenpress” citing the "Azadlig" newspaper. The list includes more than 100 names of individual and corporate terrorist suspects. 11 of the 12 peo...
US Armenian Community welcomes NKR's recognition by Georgia State
The Armenian American community welcomed the House of US Georgia state's 1580 draft Resolution on recognition of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, reports "Armenpress" citing ANCA. The authors and proponents of the draft resolution are Pat Gardner and Demetrius Douglas. "Georgia's Armenian community welcomes the recognition of NKR, submitted by the representatives Gardner and Douglas, which reaffirms th...
Hunan Poghosyan presented newly appointed police chiefs of Shirak and Aragatsotn
On March 3, Deputy Chief of Police, Police Lieutenant General Hunan Poghosyan was in the Aragatsotn and Shirak regions. According to the Public Relations and Media Department of the Police, Hunan Poghosyan presented the newly appointed head of the department, Roman Kirakosyan, in the Aragatsotn regional police department and in the Shirak Regional Police Department, the Department's newly appointed chief...
US State Department warned of imminent terrorist attacks on Europe
"Islamic State" terrorist group is planning terrorist acts in Europe in the near future, reports "Armenpress," citing US State Department. "According to reliable information, the terrorist groups such as Islamic State and "Al Qaeda" are preparing terrorist acts in Europe," the document reads. Moreover, all European countries remain vulnerable. "The terrorist acts in Europe are likely to continue," reads...
Azerbaijan unable to pay salaries of its lobbyists
Dan Burton, considered a key lobbyist for Azerbaijanin in Washington refused to continue to defend Azerbaijan, as Baku has not paid  the promised salary for a year, reports "Armenpress", citing the Azerbaijani service of radio "Liberty". The former Republican member of the House of Representatives(Indiana state), in a letter addressed to James Fabian, the head of the US company which provides lobbyi...
April defined as Genocide prevention month in Georgia State
The US Georgia State's Senate proclaimed April as a Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month. As reports "Armenpress", the corresponding resolution was adopted on 17 February. As a justification for the resolution, it is highlighted that April is notorious for its genocides throughout history or events that led up to the genocide. The term ‘Genocide’ as the elimination of a national, ethnic o...
Cameron to discuss situation in Syria with Putin, Merkel and Hollande
On March 4, the British Prime Minister David Cameron intends to discuss the issue of Syria with the Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President François Hollande, it is said in the statement of the United Kingdom Prime Minister's Chancellery, which was cited by "France Press", reports “Armenpress”. The implementation of the ceasefire in Syria ...
US extends sanctions against Russia for a year
US President Barack Obama has signed a decree to extend the sanctions against Russia for another year, which were lifted on Russia as a result of the Russian operations in Ukraine 2 years ago. The document states that ‘the established emergency regime against Russia because of undermining the democratic process in Ukraine, undertaking measures to violate peace, security, sovereignty and the territo...
US and Russia discuss allegations of ceasefire violations in Syria-Department ...
The US has provided information to Russia over the possible violations of the ceasefire and takes measures to verify the obtained data, said the US State Department spokesman Mark Toner, reports “Armenpress”. "We are concerned about reports that tanks and artillery of the Syrian government forces opened fire on Latakia, Homs, Hama and Damascus suburban areas. We have provided this informatio...
Istanbul women shot dead after police attack
Two female militants were killed by police when they fired shots and threw a grenade at a Turkish police bus in Istanbul on Thursday, local media and the Istanbul governor said. Two police officers were lightly wounded in the attack, Governor Vasip Sahin told reporters in televised comments. An investigation was under way to identify the militant group responsible, he said....
US Congressmen Pallone and Dold propose to increase aid allocated to Armenia an...
In a letter to the members of the US Congress, the congressmen Frank Pallone (D) and Robert Dold (R) have called for the support to increase the financial aid allocated to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, reports "Armenpress." In particular, it is proposed to allocate a minimum of $ 5 million for the implementation of humanitarian and sustainable development programmes in Karabakh, and at least $ 40 million...
Armenian FM had meeting with NATO delegation
The delegation had a meeting with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian to revise the Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP), Mr. Steffen Elgersma, Political Affairs and Security Policy Division at NATO, stated at a discussion on prospects for and challenges to Armenia-NATO relations, reports tert.am. Armenia and NATO have been cooperating for 20 years, which bespeaks about long-standing traditional relations...
Turkish companies ‘may turn to arbitration for Gazprom gas cut’
Some Turkish gas importers may go to arbitration court for the recent gas cut by Russia’s Gazprom, Hurriyet Daily News reports, citing sources close to the matter. “We want this issue to be resolved in line with the contract with Gazprom in the most positive manner as possible. If this is not possible, the addressee to whom the issue will be brought is clear, which is international arbitrati...
"Gagik Tsarukyan" Foundation donated 2 flats to homeless families
"Gagik Tsarukyan" Foundation donated two flats to the marathon to help 13 homeless families in Gyumri organized by the youth, informs the head of Gyumri’s "Asbarez" Club Levon Barseghyan on his Facebook page. The flats are partially furnished....
Amendments to Electoral Code approved by executive
The proposed amendments to the Electoral Code has been approved by the executive, agreeing to submit the package to the National Assembly for a further consideration. Minister-Chief of Staff of the Government David Harutyunyan said he expects active political debates to finalize the document until June 1 (which is the assigned deadline), Introducing the bill at the cabinet meeting on Thursday. “We...
3 Turkish soldiers killed in Mardin
The General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces reported about victims since the collision with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), in Dargechit, province of Mardin, “Armenpress” repors citing the Turkish "Haberler". Three Turkish soldiers were killed in clashes between the sides. The General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces reported that they have managed to kill eight Kurdish militants....
President hosts Head of OSCE Office to Yerevan
On March 3, President Serzh Sargsyan received the Head of European Security and Cooperation (OSCE) Office to Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, who is completing his mission in Armenia, reports the presidential press service. The President has thanked the Ambassador Sorokin for the conducted active work, noting with satisfaction that the OSCE Office to Yerevan in recent years has carried out a number of...
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Rogozin in Baku
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin is in Baku on an unforeseen visit. As reports "Armenpress" citing report.az news website, he informed about the issue on Facebook. As reports the Russian "Kommersant", Rogozin is to meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and discuss military-technical cooperation between the two countries. The newspaper reports that along with Rogozin, the repres...
1,845 Turkish citizen accused of insulting Erdogan
Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag has delivered a speech at parliament, saying that an investigation has been launched against 1,845  Turkish citizens for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, reports "Armenpress" citing "Anadolu" news agency. "1845 citizen are accused of insulting the president. I do not think we can read these insults without a blush. No one should have the freedom to insu...
Gabriel Gyozalian from ARF appointed Aragatsotn’s Governor
The government has approved to appoint Gabriel Gyozalian as Governor of Aragatsotn province, reports "Armenpress." The Minister of Territorial Administration and Development Davit Lokyan noted that Gyozalyan is experienced politician. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated Gabriel Gyozalian on his new appointment and wished productive work....
New police chiefs appointed in 3 Armenian provinces
New police chiefs are appointed in Armenia’s Shirak, Aragatsotn and Kotayk provinces, reports "Armenpress," reports the press service of RA police. " Sargis Martirosyan has been appointed new police chief of Shirak’s regional police department.Laert Grigoryan has been appointed Kotayk province’s police chief of its regional police department. Aragatsotn provincial police chief has been...
Azerbaijan continues ceasefire violations
Azerbaijan continues shelling Armenian defense positions on the Nagorno-Karabakh frontline overnight, opening fire 750 times from firearms of different calibers. The frontline military units maintain full control of the situation along the border, taking necessary steps to ensure a reliable defense....
New Head of State Revenue Committee appointed
Serzh Sargsyan, Armenian president, has signed a decree to appoint Hovhannes Hovsepyan, a former chief of his Oversight Service the head of the State Revenue Committee. Mr Hovsepyan headed the Service since 2008. He was relieved of duties under a presidential decree signed earlier today. ...
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