“New Wave 2010” Sona Shahgeldyan the third

17:45 | In the world Newcastle’s Leon Best out for “number of weeks” with knee injury

He limped off in the first half of Sunday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Source: BBC
17:26 | Armenia A. Ghukasyan: Some forces in Azerbaijan could help us to achieve goal

“The shortcoming is that the issue of Azerbaijani Armenians becomes a second element,” A. Ghukasyan said.
Source: Panorama.am
17:14 | Armenia Bako Sahakyan holds consultation with heads of regional administrations

Source: Artsakh President’s press office
17:13 | Armenia Armenian MPs vote for establishing ethics commission

The commission is to regulate the behavior of MPs as well as provisions stipulated in the Constitution.
Source: Panorama.am
16:57 | Armenia G. Ayvazyan: Obscene Turk cannot walk through holy lands of Artsakh

If Azerbaijan really thinks we can live next to Azerbaijanis then they are highly recommended to create conditions for us to return to Baku
Source: Panorama.am
15:46 | Armenia Alagyaz-Tsakhkahovit road now open to traffic

Source: Ministry of Transport and Communication
15:45 | In the world Iranian Mejlis: Iran to halt oil export to Europe

According to Iranian “FARS” news agency “Mejlis supports Iranian Oil Ministry’s initiative to halt oil export to Europe. Iran will not wait until EU imposes oil embargo.”
Source: FARS
15:28 | In the world Statue dismantled in Turkey having resemblance with Armenia’s national emblem

Statues of eagle and lion, erected in the yard of “Dumlupnar” University of Qyutahia province, Western Turkey, have been dismantled as the scientific council of the university thought the statues resembled to the national emblem of Armenia.
Source: CnnTurk
15:05 | In the world Turan: Opposition in Azerbaijan threatens with political surprises

“The opposition in Azerbaijan threatens to cause political surprises if the authorities don’t release prisoners of conscience,” Turan news agency reported.
Source: Turan
14:00 | In the world Iranian media: Azerbaijani diplomat proud of gay-parade

Advisor of Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran Ebrahim Ghafarov said in a conference that the gay parade to be held in Baku during Eurovision international song contest is a proof of freedom of speech in Azerbaijan.
Source: rajanews.com
13:55 | Armenia Armenians to build largest Armenian church in Ukraine

The church will have an Armenian school and cultural center built next to it.
Source: Union of Armenians of Ukraine press service
13:49 | In the world Argentina to protest UK in UN Security Council

Argentina will submit a complaint to the United Nations Security Council protesting the U.K.’s “militarization” of the southern Atlantic Ocean around the Falkland Islands
Source: BBC
13:27 | Armenia Pedophile Serob may be transferred to US

That is why he has been refusing to undergo surgery for about a week.
Source: Zhoghovurd daily
13:25 | Armenia CEC rejects proposal from US Embassy

The Embassy had suggested observing Hrazdan mayoral elections.
Source: Haykakan Zhamanak
13:17 | Armenia OSCE Mission monitors contact line between Karabakh, Azerbaijani armed forces

No violation of the ceasefire regime was fixed.
Source: NKR MFA Press Service
12:48 | Armenia Tavush police chief to become Kotayk governor

It is not known yet what position will be offered to current governor of Kotayk Kovalenko Shahgaldyan.
Source: Hayatsk daily
12:44 | Armenia Businessmen to be replaced by businesswomen

RPA’s election list will mainly include businesswomen candidates, Hraparak daily reports.
11:32 | In the world Magnitude 5.3 quake hits Philippines

The epicenter was 63 km (39 miles) WSW of Cebu Region.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
11:20 | In the world Yahoo's Chairman to resign

The move comes just weeks after Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang stepped down from the company's board of directors.
Source: Reuters
11:13 | Armenia Roads are closed or barely passable in Armenia

Intensive road cleaning activities are being carried out. Ministry of Transport highly recommends the drivers to use winter tyres.
Source: Minister of Transport
09:51 | In the world Costa Concordia captain to remain under house arrest

The court rejected a prosecution motion that Francesco Schettino be sent back to jail as well as a defense motion that he be set free.
Source: CNN
09:46 | In the world US drone strike kills eight in north-west Pakistan

The dead include senior al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders, as well as an unknown number of other militants and civilians.
Source: BBC
09:38 | In the world Gulf Arab states expel Syrian ambassadors

The US closed its embassy in Syria on Monday, and several European countries have recalled their ambassadors.
Source: BBC
18:34 | In the world Pepe could miss Bologna with ankle injury

The Italian international picked up an ankle injury in the 0-0 draw with Siena on Sunday and will require up to four days’ rest.
Source: Football Italia
18:03 | In the world Iran’s air, water, land space aggressor’s grave

“I’m sure Iran’s Armed Forces are so powerful to turn Iran’s air, water and land space grave for aggressors,” General Sayyid said remarking on risks threatening Iran.
Source: ISNA news agency
16:36 | In the world Hypnotist to help Ali Adams beat Audley Harrison

“After a 15 minute session I can spar in a trance and feel no pain, it is amazing,” said Adams.
Source: Boxing News 24
16:14 | Armenia Eduard Arushanyan awarded Honored Worker of Physical Culture and Sports title

The respective decree was signed by Artsakh President.
Source: Artsakh President’s press office
16:04 | Armenia D. Karapetyan remarks on Oxford Analytica story

Those reforms chaired by Minister Seyran Ohanyan, are of system significance and are pivotal factors providing stable development in the Armed Forces.”
Source: Defense Ministry
15:13 | In the world Arthur Abraham to fight on March 31

“My goal is to become world champion again,” said the former IBF middleweight champion.
Source: Fightnews.com
14:42 | In the world White House: US to develop relations with Russia, China

We're going to work with all the friends of Syria and the Syrian people to continue to pressure the Assad regime.
Source: RIA Novosti
14:32 | In the world Fan Coaching wins European Football Supporters Award

The award was given for its tireless initiatives against violence in sport.
Source: Uefa.com
14:15 | Armenia Banks short of technical examination coupons

If a police officer fines me because of that coupon who will be responsible for my 50 thousand AMD?”
Source: Panorama.am
14:05 | In the world Barack Obama freezes Iran’s central bank assets

President Barack Obama ordered a freeze on all Iranian government and central bank assets imposing tougher unilateral economic sanctions against Iran.
Source: “asriran.com”
13:59 | Armenia Survey results – RPA 34%, PA 21%, HAK13%

Political Developments Research Center has carried out a pre-election survey including three different queries asked to 1200 people from Yerevan and Armenian regions
Source: Political Developments Research Center
13:47 | Armenia Hrazdan mayoral candidate Danielyan has advantage over Mikayelyan

Most citizens supporting Mikayelyan do not believe in his victory, said head of Sociometer Center Aharon Adibekyan.
Source: Panorama.am
13:32 | Armenia Frantisek Sebej: Turkey has no room in European family

Mr. Sebej has said he’s hopeful Armenian Genocide will be recognized by Israel’s Knesset soon.
Source: Forum of Armenian Association of Europe (FAAE)
13:09 | Armenia Armenia hosts Russian senior statesmen

Co-chairs of Armenian-Russian inter-governmental committee Armenian PM Tigran Sargsyan and Russian Minister of Transport Igor Levitin have had a meeting in Yerevan.
Source: Government's information department
13:00 | Armenia Petros Ghazaryan to become MP

He will be in the top ten on Prosperous Armenia Party’s proportional election list.
Source: Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun
12:35 | Armenia Condition for preventing Khachikyan’s imprisonment

RPA promised not to imprison him provided that he spends the misappropriated money on winning over voters to party’s side.
Source: Zhoghovurd daily
11:53 | Armenia Head of NA Staff to be appointed Ambassador to UAE

On coming back from vacation Head of NA Staff Gegham Gharibjanyan will not return to his job, Haykakan Zhamanak writes.
11:46 | Armenia Yeritsyan vs Artak SAS

Former head of Arabkir administrative district Albert Yeritsyan will run for a parliamentary seat by majority system in Arabkir, Hraparak reports.
11:45 | Armenia Heritage, Free Democrats search for ways

Heritage Party will run for parliament with its election list which will include some “free democrats,” Haykakan Zhamanak writes.
11:29 | Armenia Vardan Ayvazyan likely to continue working in government

RPA has convinced Vardan Ayvazyan not to run for a parliamentary seat by the majority system, Yerkir writes.
Source: Yerkir
11:24 | Armenia All roads passable

Source: Ministry of Transport and Communication
11:00 | Armenia Russian first deputy PM says Armenian-Russian relations to become more strengthened

President Serzh Sargsyan received on February 6 first Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Victor Zubkov.
Source: President's press office
10:22 | In the world Greece to build fence on border with Turkey

Thousands of illegal immigrants cross from Turkey into Greece at this point each year, often traveling from there to other parts of Europe.
Source: Vesti.ru
10:18 | In the world Iranian blogger condemned for criticizing president

Iranian renowned blogger Mehdi Khazali has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months in jail, 10 years in exile.
Source: Utro.ru
09:36 | In the world Anders Breivik stays jailed

The court acknowledged that his mental health remains an issue.
Source: CNN
09:33 | In the world Search on for Philippine quake survivors

As of 08:00 local time, an official report put the death toll at 15 confirmed dead, 44 reported missing and 52 injured.
Source: BBC
09:12 | In the world Homs army assault enters fourth day

Hundreds of people are reported to have been killed since government troops began pounding known strongholds of opposition groups.
Source: BBC
15:21 | Armenia ICRC representatives visit Azerbaijani POW in NKR

The POW has been delivered a letter from parents and handed in a letter to ICRC representatives.
Source: Trend
15:01 | Armenia Hasmik Poghosyan: Armenia must take part in Eurovision 2012

Minister of Culture said kanon virtuous Narek Kazazian will present Armenia in “Classical Eurovision.”
Source: Panorama.am
14:20 | Armenia S. Nikoyan: Armenian-Turkish protocols under president’s jurisdiction

Head of “Heritage” Party faction Styopa Safaryan has again raised the issue of Armenian-Turkish protocols which are maintained in National Assembly agenda.
Source: Panorama.am
13:44 | Armenia H. Bisharyan: Time needed for 100% proportionate elections

Referring to proportionate list of Rule of Law, H. Bisharyan has ensured the party is seeking to exclude involvement of businessmen in it.
Source: Panorama.am
13:17 | In the world European Parliament members condemn Hrant Dink case verdict

Ria Oomen-Ruijten, European Parliament’s rapporteur on Turkey, said in Brussels that Turkey had failed a favorable chance.
Source: Sondakika.com

11:16 30/07/2010 » Culture

The overall results of “New Wave 2010” are published and Armenian representative Sona Shahgeldyan shares the third horizontal with Israeli Hila Ben David since both of them scored 189.

According to the results Ukrainian singer Tatiana Shirko scored 191 and is the leader, Estonian singer Uku Suviste has 190 scores and got the second horizontal.

“New Wave 2010” got under way on July 27 in Jurmala.

Source: Panorama.am