- 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
12:51 17/03/2010 » Society
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia prays for repose of souls of the Armenian Genocide victims
This morning His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Kirill I, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to pay tribute to the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims, the press service of the Mother See of Holy Echmiatsin reported.
The two Patriarchs laid a wreath at the Memorial to the Armenian Genocide victims. His Holiness Garegin II conducted a requiem mass, followed by Patriarch Kirill prayer for repose of the souls of the Genocide victims.
After the prayer the Patriarchs visited the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and walked about the exhibition halls accompanied by the Institute Director Hayk Demoyan. His Holiness Kirill I left a note in the Commemoration Book.
Later the Patriarch planted a fir at the Memorial Alley.
Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia His Holiness Kirill I arrived in Armenia Tuesday at the invitation of the Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II.
Source: Panorama.am
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17:37 08/02/2012 » Sport
17:36 08/02/2012 » Politics
German Ambassador: Juvenilization of party-structures is needed
17:23 08/02/2012 » Society
Iranian media: Turkish deputy PM makes unsubstantiated drivel against Iran
17:10 08/02/2012 » Politics
A. Ghukasyan: Some forces in Azerbaijan could help us to achieve our goals
17:08 08/02/2012 » Society
Bako Sahakyan holds consultation with heads of regional administrations
08/02/2012
Schulz encourages Bagis to choose future confronting with history
To be as open as possible to the past is the best way to the future,” Martin Schulz said in response to Bagis.
07/02/2012
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Survey results – RPA 34%, PA 21%, HAK13%
The center is intended to hold 2 similar polls prior to the parliamentary elections.
German Ambassador: Juvenilization of party-structures is needed
I would be careful over saying it is a European country, non – European country. At least as far as Christianity is concerned, I would say it is deeply rooted into the European orbit.
MP says advancement impossible without intensified involvement of Artsakh
The MP has stated Azerbaijan must understand a pivotal step to resolve the conflict is to withdraw from maximalist disposition and to resume direct negotiations with the authorities of Artsakh.
H. Tamrazyan: Opening of restored old building of Matenadaran to surprise everyone.
"The mission of the reconstruction is to create more space for the exhibitions. Once we had only one exhibition hall, now we are going to have 8-9 halls."