Tigran Hakobyan: The closure of the Shoghakat TV channel was a mistakeTigran Hakobyan: The closure of the Shoghakat TV channel was a mistake
Russian Foreign Ministry: Pashinyan has once again resorted to verbal balancing actRussian Foreign Ministry: Pashinyan has once again resorted to verbal balancing act
Armenia and France launch a program aimed at preserving and restoring works of artArmenia and France launch a program aimed at preserving and restoring works of art
Pashinyan: Diaspora representatives must repatriate so that people perceive the Republic of Armenia as the center of their lives and activitiesPashinyan: Diaspora representatives must repatriate so that people perceive the Republic of Armenia as the center of their lives and activities
The Kyokushin Karate Federation of Armenia has issued a statement regarding the inaction of law enforcement agencies following the assassination attempt on the son of the Federation`s president.The Kyokushin Karate Federation of Armenia has issued a statement regarding the inaction of law enforcement agencies following the assassination attempt on the son of the Federation`s president.
Serzh Sargsyan: The authorities want to decapitate the National Assembly factions in order to push through their version of the country`s Constitution.Serzh Sargsyan: The authorities want to decapitate the National Assembly factions in order to push through their version of the country`s Constitution.
The head of Armenia`s Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and a Mexican diplomat discussed the prospects of establishing a TUMO center in Mexico.The head of Armenia`s Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and a Mexican diplomat discussed the prospects of establishing a TUMO center in Mexico.
Kos responded to the introduction of a biometric passport system in Armenia in accordance with EU standards.Kos responded to the introduction of a biometric passport system in Armenia in accordance with EU standards.
COP17 Final Review: Biodiversity Targets Off Track by 2030COP17 Final Review: Biodiversity Targets Off Track by 2030
Armenia`s Prosecutor General has handed over a suspect in the organization of illegal migration to China.Armenia`s Prosecutor General has handed over a suspect in the organization of illegal migration to China.
Flexibility is needed to attract potential talent: Pashinyan on changes to the FFA charterFlexibility is needed to attract potential talent: Pashinyan on changes to the FFA charter
The court extended the house arrest of Sacred Struggle supporter Artur Sargsyan until February 2027.The court extended the house arrest of Sacred Struggle supporter Artur Sargsyan until February 2027.
Vardevanyan: Samvel Karapetyan`s arrest was aimed at disrupting the consolidation of the oppositionVardevanyan: Samvel Karapetyan`s arrest was aimed at disrupting the consolidation of the opposition
Tatoyan`s party has joined the opposition`s initiative to consolidate forces against the Armenian authoritiesTatoyan`s party has joined the opposition`s initiative to consolidate forces against the Armenian authorities
Turkey to announce tender for Ani Bridge reconstructionTurkey to announce tender for Ani Bridge reconstruction
Pashinyan on the increasing number of non-combat deaths of soldiers: I will not accept this state of affairsPashinyan on the increasing number of non-combat deaths of soldiers: I will not accept this state of affairs
Khudatyan: The truck involved in the accident near the village of Ushi was not registered in Armenia, and the road was markedKhudatyan: The truck involved in the accident near the village of Ushi was not registered in Armenia, and the road was marked
Prime Minister: Armenia has no plans to leave the Eurasian Economic UnionPrime Minister: Armenia has no plans to leave the Eurasian Economic Union
Pashinyan will travel to TurkeyPashinyan will travel to Turkey
The NDP called on Armenia`s political forces to unite around three national priorities.The NDP called on Armenia`s political forces to unite around three national priorities.
The RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the process of reconciliation with Azerbaijan is impossible without a full settlement of the prisoner issueThe RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the process of reconciliation with Azerbaijan is impossible without a full settlement of the prisoner issue
The Honorary Consulate of Armenia opened in Schleswig-HolsteinThe Honorary Consulate of Armenia opened in Schleswig-Holstein
The head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry does not consider the department`s foreign policy activities a failureThe head of the Armenian Foreign Ministry does not consider the department`s foreign policy activities a failure
Armenia`s interests in the CSTO have been exhausted - Pashinyan Armenia`s interests in the CSTO have been exhausted - Pashinyan
Lawyer: Products from Tsarukyan`s Multi Tabak company worth $10 million have become unusableLawyer: Products from Tsarukyan`s Multi Tabak company worth $10 million have become unusable
The head of the Artsakh Union: Samvel Karapetyan`s detention is Pashinyan`s attempt to retain powerThe head of the Artsakh Union: Samvel Karapetyan`s detention is Pashinyan`s attempt to retain power
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister will represent the country`s government in the Commission on the Prevention of CorruptionThe Deputy Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister will represent the country`s government in the Commission on the Prevention of Corruption
The 20th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Justice of the CIS countries will be held in Yerevan on November 10The 20th meeting of the Council of Ministers of Justice of the CIS countries will be held in Yerevan on November 10
Armored vehicles will also be installed at the memorial complex in the city of MartuniArmored vehicles will also be installed at the memorial complex in the city of Martuni
A documentary film dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Vahan Teryan will be madeA documentary film dedicated to the 140th anniversary of Vahan Teryan will be made
Large families in Armenia will gain access to housingLarge families in Armenia will gain access to housing
The Yerevan Metro explained the reasons for the huge queues at the Garegin Nzhdeh stationThe Yerevan Metro explained the reasons for the huge queues at the Garegin Nzhdeh station
The Central Bank of Armenia warns of financial fraud involving utility services during home visitsThe Central Bank of Armenia warns of financial fraud involving utility services during home visits
Expert: Official Yerevan should not base its calculations in relations with Ankara on the Expert: Official Yerevan should not base its calculations in relations with Ankara on the "crack" in the Turkish-Azerbaijani alliance
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PAP Representative: The Fabricated Criminal Case Against Gagik Tsarukyan Cannot Continue IndefinitelyPAP Representative: The Fabricated Criminal Case Against Gagik Tsarukyan Cannot Continue Indefinitely
The Armenian Foreign Minister presented the country`s foreign policy priorities for 2027The Armenian Foreign Minister presented the country`s foreign policy priorities for 2027
"Strong Armenia": The united opposition will not back down in the face of Pashinyan’s pressure
A Yerevan court has extended Gagik Tsarukyan`s arrest for another three monthsA Yerevan court has extended Gagik Tsarukyan`s arrest for another three months
Lawyer: The court arrested Samvel Karapetyan for one month.Lawyer: The court arrested Samvel Karapetyan for one month.
Investment company CUBE Invest entered the Armenian capital market for the first time as an issuerInvestment company CUBE Invest entered the Armenian capital market for the first time as an issuer
Human rights activist Melikyan expressed his full and unconditional solidarity with the goals put forward by the consolidated opposition in the fight against the Armenian authoritiesHuman rights activist Melikyan expressed his full and unconditional solidarity with the goals put forward by the consolidated opposition in the fight against the Armenian authorities
Armenian opposition forces have announced a consolidation of forces in the fight against the anti-state agenda of the Armenian authoritiesArmenian opposition forces have announced a consolidation of forces in the fight against the anti-state agenda of the Armenian authorities
Pashinyan: Great goals begin with bold ideas, but become reality through education, knowledge, and hard workPashinyan: Great goals begin with bold ideas, but become reality through education, knowledge, and hard work
Samvel Karapetyan was transferred from the Investigative Committee to the court for a decision on a preventive measure.Samvel Karapetyan was transferred from the Investigative Committee to the court for a decision on a preventive measure.
This year, the Shakespeare & Co international festival program will also include Russian classics.This year, the Shakespeare & Co international festival program will also include Russian classics.
Democrats won the elections to the House of Representatives and the Senate.Democrats won the elections to the House of Representatives and the Senate.
From November 5 to December 28, traffic on the lower section of the Lambada Bridge will be partially restricted, according to Yerevan Municipality.From November 5 to December 28, traffic on the lower section of the Lambada Bridge will be partially restricted, according to Yerevan Municipality.
Narek Karapetyan considers the Investigative Committee of Armenia`s accusations against Samvel Karapetyan regarding the misuse of ESA funds absurd.Narek Karapetyan considers the Investigative Committee of Armenia`s accusations against Samvel Karapetyan regarding the misuse of ESA funds absurd.
Lawyers: The ECHR`s ruling on Azerbaijan`s liability for the torture and murder of an Armenian soldier has entered into force.Lawyers: The ECHR`s ruling on Azerbaijan`s liability for the torture and murder of an Armenian soldier has entered into force.
Armenia`s Health Minister: One child injured in a traffic accident on the Yerevan-Ashtarak highway has been discharged, while the condition of two children remains serious.Armenia`s Health Minister: One child injured in a traffic accident on the Yerevan-Ashtarak highway has been discharged, while the condition of two children remains serious.
Dozens of citizens gathered outside the court where the issue of Gagik Tsarukyan s preventive measure is being considered.Dozens of citizens gathered outside the court where the issue of Gagik Tsarukyan s preventive measure is being considered.
Azerbaijan has declared 14 Iranian citizens, including members of the Majlis, personae non gratae.Azerbaijan has declared 14 Iranian citizens, including members of the Majlis, personae non gratae.
Human rights activist: Simultaneous searches at 60 addresses associated with Strong Armenia should be viewed in the context of criminal intentHuman rights activist: Simultaneous searches at 60 addresses associated with Strong Armenia should be viewed in the context of criminal intent
Levon Kocharyan: What`s happening around Levon Kocharyan: What`s happening around "Strong Armenia" has nothing to do with law and legitimacy
The National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the Northwestern Polytechnical University of China signed a memorandum of cooperationThe National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the Northwestern Polytechnical University of China signed a memorandum of cooperation
Yerevan notes the importance of intensifying Armenian-Hungarian relations and deepening parliamentary cooperationYerevan notes the importance of intensifying Armenian-Hungarian relations and deepening parliamentary cooperation
Armenian National Security Service officers have detained Samvel Karapetyan, the leader of the Strong Armenia opposition party, for the second time.Armenian National Security Service officers have detained Samvel Karapetyan, the leader of the Strong Armenia opposition party, for the second time.
The Investigative Committee accuses Samvel Karapetyan of embezzling loan funds raised for the needs of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC.The Investigative Committee accuses Samvel Karapetyan of embezzling loan funds raised for the needs of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC.
A ruling party MP said that if the opposition tries to disrupt the peace process, it will cause public discontent.A ruling party MP said that if the opposition tries to disrupt the peace process, it will cause public discontent.
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Minister promises fair and mutually acceptable decision on the law "On temporary incapacity for work"
 Friday, October 31 2014 12:37

The government will adopt a fair and mutually acceptable decision on the law "On temporary incapacity for work", Armenia's Labor Minister, Artem Asatryan, told journalists today. 

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Naira Zohrabyan suggests inquiring into financial frauds by wife of ex Finance Minister
 Friday, October 31 2014 11:02

 During parliamentary hearings of Armenia's draft budget 2015 on Friday MP from Prosperous Armenia Party Naira Zohrabyan asked Labor and Social Security Minister Artyom Asatryan about the legislative changes planned in the maternity allowance system. 

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New opposition four to start drawing out alterations to Electoral Code
 Friday, October 31 2014 10:08

Starting 3 November, the working group that consists of the members of the parliament from the opposition factions "Heritage", ARFD, Prosperous Armenia Party and Orinats Yerkir party will start drawing out alterations to the Electoral Code, secretary of the Orinats Yerkir faction, Hovannes Markaryan, told journalists today.

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Newspaper: New scandal brewing around funded pension in Armenia
 Friday, October 31 2014 09:48

 A new scandal is brewing around the funded pension system that was introduced in Armenia not so long ago, a local "Zhamanak" ("Time") newspaper writes.

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Brazilian Film 'Boy and the World' animated film - winner of Armenian Animation Festival ReAnimania
 Friday, October 31 2014 09:47

The winners of the 6th edition of the Yerevan / Armenian Animation Festival ReAnimania were announced Thursday.  The winner of the Festival in the category of Best Animated Film was The Boy And The World (2013 Brazil) by Ale Abreu.

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Galust Sahakyan: EEU is an effective platform for resolving of many problems against the background of global economic crisis and political tension
 Friday, October 31 2014 09:46

The Eurasian Economic Union is an effective platform for resolving of many problems at the Eurasian area against the background of global economic crisis and political tension, Speaker of Armenia's National Assembly Galust Sahakyan said  at the 25th session of the Inter-Parliamentary Committee on Cooperation between the parliaments of Armenia and Russia, held in Yerevan. 

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Yerevan: Issue of the sale of Russian military hardware to Azerbaijan is always on agenda of Armenian- Russian relations
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:18

 The issue of the sale of Russian military hardware to Azerbaijan is always on the agenda of the Armenian-Russian relations, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan told journalists on Thursday.   

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Political expert: Ukrainian crisis is re-occurrence of conflicts of early 1990s and 08.08.08 war
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:14

 The Ukrainian crisis, like a time machine, has taken us back to the period of the post-Soviet conflicts in the early 1990s and to the 08.08.08 war in Georgia, Sergey Minasyan, Deputy Head of the Caucasus Institute, said at today's roundtable in Yerevan.  

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View from Yerevan: Ukraine and its two regions are like a suitcase without a handle
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:12

The way they are today Ukraine and its two regions, Donetsk and Luhanks, are like a suitcase without a handle, Director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan said during a roundtable discussion on the Ukrainian crisis on Thursday.

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Armenia's Deputy FM: As long as Azerbaijan continues to be non-constructive, there will be no progress in Nagorno- Karabakh peace talks
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:07

 As long as Azerbaijan continues to be non-constructive, there will be no progress in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks, Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan told journalists on Thursday, when asked to comment on the Paris meeting of the Armenian and Azeri presidents.  

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Till Dec 31 2014 Ameriabank will offer 1% bonus for mortgage loan transferred from another bank
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:05

 Till Dec 31 2014 Ameriabank will offer a 1% bonus for a mortgage loan transferred from another bank. 

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AmCham elects Tigran Jrbashyan as its President
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:12

 On October 28, 2014, American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham) held its consecutive Annual General Meeting in Armenia Marriott Hotel. 

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Owner of Old Erivan Holding: From moral point of view, my letter to the President is the last step in my fight against Unibank
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:10

The open letter I have addressed to President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan is the last step in my struggle against Unibank's illegality. I hope that the President is not aware of this case and my letter will help me to call the bank to order, Director General of Old Erivan Holding Manvel Ter-Arakelyan told journalists on Thursday.

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Expert: Oligarchs and corruption are an even bigger threat for Armenia's national security than Turkey and Azerbaijan combined
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:08

Oligarchs and corruption are an even bigger threat for Armenia's national security than Turkey and Azerbaijan combined, Director of the Regional Studies Center Richard Giragosian said during debates in the Caucasus Center on Thursday.

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Gevorg Kostanyan: The Shant Harutyunyan case is not politically charged
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:05

 The Shant Harutyunyan case is not politically charged, Armenia's Prosecutor General Gevorg Kostanyan told journalists on Thursday. 

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ProCredit Bank reopens renovated Artashat branch
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:02

 ProCredit Bank has reopened its renovated Artashat branch (Artashat, 23 Ogostosi St.  21/2).

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Sharmazanov: In today's interview Gagik Tsarukyan repeated its speech at Oct 24 rally but in an easily defined form
 Thursday, October 30 2014 13:24

In his today's interview, Leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) Gagik Tsarukyan has actually repeated his speech made at the October 24 rally, but this time he has done it in an easily defined form, Vice Speaker of Armenian Parliament, Spokesman for the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Eduard Sharmazanov told ArmInfo's correspondent.  

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Nikolay Ryzhkov: Nagorno-Karabakh may join EAEU after its final status is determined
 Thursday, October 30 2014 13:15

Russian Co-Chair of the Armenian-Russian Interparliamentary Commission Nikolay Ryzhkov is not inclined to draw any parallels between the NKR and Crimea in the light of accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).  

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Prices for meat products may grow in Armenia
 Thursday, October 30 2014 13:14

 Armenian government has been tightening requirements to the buffalo meat import from India. At the same time, it worries about the expected growth of prices for the meat products.

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Ardshininvestbank reopens its new and reconstructed Shengavit Branch
 Thursday, October 30 2014 13:13

 Reopening of the modern, reconstructed and convenient "Shengavit" branch of "Ardshininvestbank" CJSC took place on 29th of October 2014 at Yerevan, 32 Garegin Njdeh  street, Yerevan.  

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