Armenians worldwide to reunite at St. Thaddeus monastery in Iran
Armenians worldwide to reunite at St. Thaddeus monastery in Iran
The festivity is of high importance for Iranian-Armenians who mostly come from the cities of Tabriz, Urmia, Tehran, Isfahan and Qazvin, to stage the reunion in groups and families. It also provides t
03/07/2019 6:47 PM
Photo of Armenian PM's letter to NATO chief fake
Photo of Armenian PM's letter to NATO chief fake
The letter addressed to NATO Jens Stoltenberg, which was first shared on French blog by a fake user on June 24, refers to Armenia’s “willingness to hand over Nagorno Karabakh to Azerbaijan.”
03/07/2019 2:57 PM
Armenia home to Diaspora compatriots - President
Armenia home to Diaspora compatriots - President
President Armen Sarkissian received today Glendale’s Mayor Ara Najarian. The President welcomed his  visit to homeland and noted that Armenia is home to Diaspora Armenians, as well.
03/07/2019 1:47 PM
Iran's Rouhani receives Armenia’s deputy PM in Tehran
Iran's Rouhani receives Armenia’s deputy PM in Tehran
During the meeting, the sides discussed a host of issues, including the bilateral ties as well as the latest regional and international developments.
03/07/2019 9:37 AM
U.S. reaffirms support for democratic development in Armenia
U.S. reaffirms support for democratic development in Armenia
Independence Day, which Americans celebrate as the birthday of the United States of America, takes place on July 4 each year, in honor of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 17
03/07/2019 8:07 AM
First woman nominated to lead EU Commission
First woman nominated to lead EU Commission
The surprise choice of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen to replace Jean-Claude Juncker came after the main front-runners were rejected.
03/07/2019 7:07 AM
Attack kills dozens of migrants in Libya
Attack kills dozens of migrants in Libya
Some 80 people were injured at the centre, which the UN-backed government says was hit by an air strike.
03/07/2019 6:47 AM
Armenia, Iran discuss joint projects
Armenia, Iran discuss joint projects
As co-chairs of the Armenian-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation, Mher Grigoryan and Reza Ardakanian discussed a number of issues on the agenda of the upcoming sitting
02/07/2019 3:17 PM
Fourteen killed in fire on board Russian submersible vessel
Fourteen killed in fire on board Russian submersible vessel
The crew members were poisoned by fumes when the vessel caught fire while taking biometric measurements on Monday, the defense ministry said.
02/07/2019 2:17 PM
Armenia, Singapore mull excluding double taxation
Armenia, Singapore mull excluding double taxation
Signing an agreement on excluding double taxation of income and property between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Singapore, forming a stable and predictable tax field for foreign investor
02/07/2019 1:17 PM
Pashinyan, Lukashenko discuss Armenia-Belarus ties, EUEU perspectives
Pashinyan, Lukashenko discuss Armenia-Belarus ties, EUEU perspectives
Issues related to cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union were discussed. Reference was made to the EAEU Summit due to be held this October 1 in Yerevan. In this context, the
02/07/2019 11:47 AM
Antelias hosts pan-Armenian media conference
Antelias hosts pan-Armenian media conference
The conference held at the Holy See of Cilicia is expected to refer to challenged facing the Armenian media in the contemporary world.
02/07/2019 10:16 AM
Drug smuggling attempt from Iran to Armenia thwarted
Drug smuggling attempt from Iran to Armenia thwarted
A total of 190 grams of white color crystal mass, presumably Methamphetamine drug was detected during  a security check of an Armenian national arriving from Iran
02/07/2019 8:46 AM
Yerevan to use solar energy
Yerevan to use solar energy
The installed systems will supply energy for interior use, elevators and external lighting, says Sigran Sargsyan, Head of the City Hall’s Development and Investments Department.
02/07/2019 8:06 AM
Urban explorers visit abandoned Soviet telescope in the Armenian mountains
Urban explorers visit abandoned Soviet telescope in the Armenian mountains
Eerie footage from the Herouni Mirror Radio telescope and its control buildings, built in 1985, shows dust covered mirrors, piles of cracked tubes in what appears to be an observation room and the do
02/07/2019 5:46 AM
Rep. Chu amendment backs withdrawal of snipers from Artsakh border
Rep. Chu amendment backs withdrawal of snipers from Artsakh border
Congresswoman Judy Chu – a senior member of the influential House Ways and Means Committee – on Monday offered an amendment supporting the deployment of gunfire locators, the addition of observers, a
02/07/2019 5:46 AM
Ancient chessman bought for £5 could sell for £1m
Ancient chessman bought for £5 could sell for £1m
The chessmen were found buried in a sand dune on the Isle of Lewis in 1831 but the whereabouts of five pieces have remained a mystery.
02/07/2019 5:46 AM
Humanitarian mission Armenia's national tribute to Syria - PM
Humanitarian mission Armenia's national tribute to Syria - PM
Nikol Pashinayn noted that the mission could be considered truly historic, because, he said, “it is our national respect and tribute to the people of Syria who gave asylum to our compatriots who surv
02/07/2019 5:46 AM
Pashinyan congratulates Trudeau on Canada Day
Pashinyan congratulates Trudeau on Canada Day
Recalling Trudeau’s visit to Armenia last year, Nikol Pashinyan noted that it helped raise the relations between the two countries and peoples to a new level.
01/07/2019 11:26 AM
Plane crash at Texas airport kills 10
Plane crash at Texas airport kills 10
The plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft BE-350 King Air, crashed shortly after take-off at Addison Airport.
01/07/2019 9:16 AM
Tehran hosts 16th Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Committee meeting
Tehran hosts 16th Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Committee meeting
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs Homayoun Haeri and Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan held talks in Armenia on Saturday to discuss joint projects and the econ
01/07/2019 7:56 AM
Mr Trump becomes first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea
Mr Trump becomes first sitting US president to set foot in North Korea
Mr Trump had earlier tweeted asking Mr Kim if he would like to meet while the US president was in South Korea
01/07/2019 6:36 AM
Armenian President attends closing of European Games in Minsk
Armenian President attends closing of European Games in Minsk
The Second European Games brought together 4,000 athletes from 50 countries. Armenia won 11 medals, including five gold, in the event held once in four years.
01/07/2019 6:26 AM
European Games: Armenian gymnast Artur Davtyan wing gold
European Games: Armenian gymnast Artur Davtyan wing gold
The finals for all events were held on Sunday, June 30 with Artur Davtyan  participating in the vault and freestyle finals.
30/06/2019 2:06 PM
Two Armenian boxers clinch gold at European Games
Two Armenian boxers clinch gold at European Games
Artur Hovhannisyan (4kg) beat Sakhil Alakhverdov of Georgia 4:1. Meanwhile, Hovhannes Bachkov (64 kg) beat France’s Sofian Umia3:2 in the final bout .
30/06/2019 1:06 PM
Armenia's Artur Aleksanyan crowned champion of European Games
Armenia's Artur Aleksanyan crowned champion of European Games
The Armenian beat Alexander Grabovik of Belarus 5-0 in the final round in the 97 kg weight category.
30/06/2019 12:36 PM
Patrick Fiori performs in Artsakh
Patrick Fiori performs in Artsakh
The 30th anniversary of re-founding of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church was celebrated at the Shushi Culture and Youth Center.
29/06/2019 1:36 PM
Armenian citizen returns from Azerbaijani captivity
Armenian citizen returns from Azerbaijani captivity
Azerbaijani citizen Elvin Arif Oglu Ibrahimov crossed the international border into Armenia on 16 March 2019. Armenian citizen Zaven Karapetyan crossed the international border into Azerbaijan on 20
28/06/2019 9:06 PM
Cyprus ratifies Armenia-EU agreement
Cyprus ratifies Armenia-EU agreement
The next stage is the signing by the President of Cyprus.
28/06/2019 9:06 PM
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office welcomes prisoner exchange between Armenia and Azerbaijan
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office welcomes prisoner exchange between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Chairperson Lajčák was briefed on the results of the Co-Chairs’ recent consultations, including the meetings between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, held under the auspices of the Co
28/06/2019 9:06 PM
Armenia returns Azerbaijani citizen out of humanitarian considerations - MFA
Armenia returns Azerbaijani citizen out of humanitarian considerations - MFA
Today’s repatriation of Armenian and Azerbaijani citizens is not a realization of the “all for all” principles, the Armenian Foreign Ministry says.
28/06/2019 9:06 PM
Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines after power spike
Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines after power spike
The action was taken following a spike in electricity consumption. Demand for power rose by 7% in June and cryptocurrency mining was thought to be the main cause, an energy ministry spokesman told lo
28/06/2019 8:56 PM
Youri Djorkaeff a special guest at Armenia Engineering Week event
Youri Djorkaeff a special guest at Armenia Engineering Week event
He has arrived in Armenia at the Invitation of High-Tech Industry Minister Hakob Arshakyan. He is a special guest at the closing ceremony of Armenia Engineering Week held in Yerevan and Vanadzor June
28/06/2019 11:06 AM
Siemens to supply equipment for Armenian power plant
Siemens to supply equipment for Armenian power plant
The new combined cycle power plant will have an electrical capacity of 250 megawatts and is expected to go into operation by mid-2021. Siemens
28/06/2019 10:46 AM
Artsakh FM received the delegation of Transparency International Anti-corruption Center
Artsakh FM received the delegation of Transparency International Anti-corruption Center
During the meeting, the sides touched upon the possibilities of the organization’s contribution to the development of civil society institutions in Artsakh and their involvement in the public life of
28/06/2019 9:36 AM
Ara Guler's exhibition to open in Japan during G20 summit
Ara Guler's exhibition to open in Japan during G20 summit
The exhibit includes Guler’s iconic of international figures such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Indira Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Brigitte Bardot, and Sophia Loren.
28/06/2019 8:06 AM
iPhone designer Jony Ive to leave Apple
iPhone designer Jony Ive to leave Apple
Sir Jonathan, designer of the iMac, iPod and iPhone, leaves later this year to start a creative firm, LoveFrom, with Apple as its first client.
28/06/2019 7:56 AM
Rehabilitation of the Stepanakert airport is the sovereign right of Artsakh
Rehabilitation of the Stepanakert airport is the sovereign right of Artsakh
The rehabilitation of the Stepanakert airport is the sovereign right of Artsakh and pursues purely civil and humanitarian goals, in particular, the exercise of such an inalienable right as freedom of
28/06/2019 6:06 AM
Armenia issues stamp on Yerevan State University centennial
Armenia issues stamp on Yerevan State University centennial
The postage stamp with nominal value of 220 AMD is printed in “Cartor” printing house in France with a print-run of 30 000 pcs. The author of the stamp’s design is the lecturer of Ijevan branch of Ye
27/06/2019 1:46 PM
Henrikh Mkhitaryan welcomes everyone to Armenia
Henrikh Mkhitaryan welcomes everyone to Armenia
Yerevan will host the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship from July 14 to 27
27/06/2019 12:56 PM
Armenian Genocide filmmakers accused of propaganda
Armenian Genocide filmmakers accused of propaganda
The documentary, entitled “The Hidden Cross”, screened in Diyarbakir at a building belonging to the city council for the first time on June 16th.
27/06/2019 12:16 PM
Language of threats will never work in negotiations - Armenian FM
Language of threats will never work in negotiations - Armenian FM
This atmosphere includes two important factors – people-to-people contacts, reduced bellicose rhetoric. The second component, he said, is eliminate\ion the risks of escalation.
27/06/2019 12:06 PM
Armenian government okays free healthcare for children under 18
Armenian government okays free healthcare for children under 18
The executive also decided to widen the scope  services provided to people with first and second decrees of disability
27/06/2019 11:16 AM
The Last Czars: New Netflix series features shots from Armenia
The Last Czars: New Netflix series features shots from Armenia
The beginning of the trailer, in particular, offers a view of Khor Virap Monastery in Armenia’s Ararat province and Mount Ararat in the background. It’s still unclear whether the series will take vie
27/06/2019 9:16 AM
Election of Armenian Patriarch's Locum Tenens postponed
Election of Armenian Patriarch's Locum Tenens postponed
The voting initially scheduled for June 27, has been put off until July 4, Agos informs.
27/06/2019 8:56 AM
Armenian singer Andy Madadian to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Armenian singer Andy Madadian to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The newest honorees were chosen from hundreds of nominations at a selection committee meeting held in June and will be ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors
27/06/2019 6:26 AM
Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return
Boeing suffers new 737 Max issue that could delay return
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it had identified the "potential risk" during simulator tests, but did not reveal details.
27/06/2019 6:26 AM
Madagascar stadium crush kills 16 during national celebrations
Madagascar stadium crush kills 16 during national celebrations
Details are unclear, but authorities said the crush happened as people tried to leave the stadium after a parade and police closed the venue
27/06/2019 6:26 AM
Marija Pejčinović Burić elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Marija Pejčinović Burić elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe
In the first round of the election Marija Pejčinović Burić obtained 159 votes, an absolute majority, and Didier Reynders (Belgium) 105 votes. There were 264 votes cast.
26/06/2019 7:36 PM
Armenia a leader in the number of online shoppers
Armenia a leader in the number of online shoppers
As the triumph of online shopping is moving forward at a fast pace, Armenia is bearing dramatic positive changes in the field, the report says.
26/06/2019 6:46 PM
Armenian startup aiming to build large CPU designing company
Armenian startup aiming to build large CPU designing company
Grovf offers products that accelerate big-data analytics and enable organizations to search and analyze the most critical data at speeds approaching real time.
26/06/2019 3:16 PM
Malta's Foreign Minister to visit Armenia
Malta's Foreign Minister to visit Armenia
Mr. Abela will meet with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan. The meeting will be followed by a joint press conference.
26/06/2019 2:06 PM
Robots 'to replace up to 20 million factory jobs' by 2030
Robots 'to replace up to 20 million factory jobs' by 2030
Each new industrial robot wipes out 1.6 manufacturing jobs, the firm said, with the least-skilled regions being more affected.
26/06/2019 11:06 AM
Armenia can be a center of IT, science and education - President
Armenia can be a center of IT, science and education - President
On a working visit to Zurich president Sarkissian participated in discussions held within the framework of STARMUS festival. Addressing the event, Armen Sarkissian said “we have to learn, explore som
26/06/2019 9:55 AM
Kim Kardashian's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash
Kim Kardashian's Kimono underwear meets Japanese backlash
Japanese people on social media have said the trademarked brand disrespects traditional clothing. The kimono, a loose long-sleeved robe typically tied with a sash, dates back to 15th Century Japan.
26/06/2019 6:05 AM
Rep. Sherman counters Baku’s threats to shoot down civilian aircraft
Rep. Sherman counters Baku’s threats to shoot down civilian aircraft
The text of the Sherman Amendment states that “none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2020 may be used to
26/06/2019 5:45 AM
Democracy in all countries of the region would contribute to peace, Armenian FM says
Democracy in all countries of the region would contribute to peace, Armenian FM says
Speaking about Nagorno Karabakh, the Foreign Minister said “Nagorno Karabakh is a people. There are 150 thousand very real people who have names, have families, who have homes and have serious existe
25/06/2019 3:25 PM
Iran calls new US sanctions ‘outrageous and idiotic’
Iran calls new US sanctions ‘outrageous and idiotic’
President Hassan Rouhani went on to call the sanctions against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “outrageous and idiotic,” especially as the 80-year-old Shiite cleric has no plans to ever travel
25/06/2019 1:45 PM
Armenia's ex-President Robert Kocharyan to be jailed again
Armenia's ex-President Robert Kocharyan to be jailed again
Robert Kocharyan is charged with overthrowing constitutional order in March 2008 following a disputed presidential election. At least ten people were killed in clashes between police and protesters o
25/06/2019 12:35 PM
Azerbaijan fails to lead the OSCE mission to its front-line positions
Azerbaijan fails to lead the OSCE mission to its front-line positions
From the Artsakh side, the monitoring mission was accompanied by representatives of the Republic of Artsakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense.
25/06/2019 10:45 AM
President invites Nobel Prize laureate Kip Thorne to Armenia
President invites Nobel Prize laureate Kip Thorne to Armenia
The interlocutors exchanged views on the role of science in contemporary world, as well as the trend of technological and scientific development.
25/06/2019 10:25 AM
Francophonie Park inaugurated in Armenia's Masis
Francophonie Park inaugurated in Armenia's Masis
The park and the training complex have been built with support from the Adibekyan Family Foundation for Advancement
25/06/2019 8:55 AM
Armenia slams Azerbaijan's ''counterproductive statements''
Armenia slams Azerbaijan's ''counterproductive statements''
She said the claim that the negotiations can successfully evolve under the systematic violations of the ceasefire regime seriously damages the efforts being undertaken towards the settlement and unde
25/06/2019 8:35 AM
Bundestag Member Cem Ozdemir awarded Raoul Wallenberg Medal
Bundestag Member Cem Ozdemir awarded Raoul Wallenberg Medal
In 2016, Ozdemir initiated a resolution in the Bundestag that would formally classify the 1915 massacres as genocide. The resolution passed on June 2, 2016 with what Speaker Norbert Lammert called a
25/06/2019 6:25 AM