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06 July 2018 • 13:33 AMT
President Sarkissian, actress Arsinée Khanjian talk Armenia-Diaspora ties

President Armen Sarkissian on Friday, July 6 met famous Canadian-Armenian actress Arsinée Khanjian in Yerevan.

06 July 2018 • 12:27 AMT
Syrian army repels Islamic State attack in northeast Suwayda

However, the attack on the recently-recaptured hilltop was successfully foiled by the Syrian troops, backed by Palestinian fighters.

06 July 2018 • 11:46 AMT
Russian diplomat says meeting of Armenian, Azeri FMs ‘in the works’

Igor Popov said that the co-chairs still find it difficult to make any statements on the Karabakh conflict.

06 July 2018 • 10:49 AMT
Armenian Genocide book in American writer’s summer read list

George Weigel has included “The Forty Days of Musa Dagh” by Franz Werfel in the list of books he recommends for summer reading.

06 July 2018 • 09:51 AMT
Asphalt melts, sticks to truck wheels in Australia

Traffic authorities had to close a road in Queensland after it began to melt, damaging cars that crossed it and began sinking.

06 July 2018 • 08:13 AMT
Positive test results revives hopes for Alzheimer’s treatment

The study showed that one dose of the treatment had a significant effect on both cognition and the accumulation of toxic plaques in the brain.

06 July 2018 • 07:17 AMT
Russian Air Force launches massive assault after Hmeymim attack

The airstrikes were conducted in retaliation for the latest armed drone attack on the Russian Hmeymim Airbase in southwest Latakia.

05 July 2018 • 15:56 AMT
U.S. ambassador ‘confident’ about more trade with Armenia

Mills said new investment could come both from members of the Armenian diaspora and from others looking to trade with Armenia.

05 July 2018 • 14:09 AMT
Israel’s non-recognition of Armenian Genocide “betrayal” – Jewish scholar

A prominent researcher of the Holocaust has weighed in on Israel’s failure to recognize the Armenian Genocide in a a recent interview.

05 July 2018 • 12:53 AMT
Living by Constitution an advantage of free people: Armenia President

Armen Sarkissian said the Constitution the best symbol of any state is the law-abiding and legally protected citizen.

05 July 2018 • 11:16 AMT
New study says eating nuts might boost male fertility

The first group added 60 grams of nuts to their daily “western-style” diet, including almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts.

05 July 2018 • 10:31 AMT
Syrian army retakes strategic town of Saida in Daraa

The Syrian forces have managed to establish full control over the strategic town of Saida following fierce clashes with militants.

05 July 2018 • 10:15 AMT
All-time heat records set all over the world: Yerevan among hottest spots

Collectively, these heat records are consistent with the kind of extremes we expect to see increase in a warming world.

05 July 2018 • 09:21 AMT
Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang ‘convinced’ Sokratis to join Arsenal

Sokratis Papastathopoulos is looking forward to linking up with two familiar faces at Emirates Stadium that he previously worked with in Germany.

05 July 2018 • 08:51 AMT
European Parliament backs EU partnership agreement with Armenia

MEPs gave their consent to the EU-Armenia comprehensive and enhanced partnership agreement on Wednesday, July 4.

04 July 2018 • 15:27 AMT
Syrian army foils major Islamic State attack in southeast Syria

The NDF said at least one Islamic State fighter was captured during the assault, while five more were either killed or wounded.

04 July 2018 • 14:27 AMT
The point of Armenia’s splashy holiday is getting wet: Smithsonian

From bowls and from buckets, poured from windows onto unsuspecting passerby, water throwing on Vardavar is a holiday unique to Armenia.

04 July 2018 • 13:26 AMT
Italian President to visit Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan

While in the Armenian capital, Mattarella will pay tribute to the memory of 1.5 millin victims of the Genocide and law wreath at the memorial.

04 July 2018 • 12:01 AMT
Passenger traffic up by more than 10% in Armenian airports

Overall, some 1.7 million people used the services of Zvartnots airport in Yerevan, and Shirak airport in the northern city of Gyumri.

04 July 2018 • 11:06 AMT
iQOS cigarettes not as harmless as claimed: new study

iQOS – which stands for “I quit original smoking” – is made by Philip Morris International, the manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes.

04 July 2018 • 10:16 AMT
Armenian caligraphy takes center stage at Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Ruben Malayan is teaching kids and visitors at the Smithsonian Folklife Fest in Washington, D.C., to write the letter “A” in Armenian calligraphy.

04 July 2018 • 09:48 AMT
Syrian army recaptures town in Daraa province

The Syrian army gained control over the town of Kaheel in Daraa province, on Tuesday, after heavy clashes with militant groups.

04 July 2018 • 09:31 AMT
Armen Garo statue unveiled at Armenian Embassy in U.S.

“We’re celebrating the continuation of this great victory – the victory of establishing the first Armenian Republic,” the President said.

04 July 2018 • 08:38 AMT
Skyscraper in Azerbaijan lit in colors of Armenian flag

One of the Flame Towers in Baku – the highest buildings in Azerbaijan – was mistakenly lit in the colors of the Armenian flag on July 3.

03 July 2018 • 15:08 AMT
‘Chronicles of Narnia’ novel series published in Western Armenian

The first of the seven volumes was translated by Christian Patikian while the remaining six by Nanor Mikayelian.

03 July 2018 • 13:45 AMT
Israeli President, Armenian ambassador discuss Genocide

Reuven Rivlin and Armenia’s non-resident Ambassador Armen Smbatyan discussed the issue of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

03 July 2018 • 12:49 AMT
Syrian army denies Israeli airstrikes hit Iranian base in southern Syria

According to a military source, no airstrikes or missiles were fired from Israel, despite claims by opposition activists via social media.

03 July 2018 • 12:02 AMT
NATO says interested in deeper ties with Armenia

The NATO official expressed confidence that cooperation between Armenia and the bloc will continue after the change of power.

03 July 2018 • 11:22 AMT
Census to be conducted in Armenia in 2020

The government is set to allocate some AMD 90 million (apx. $187, 000) from the state budget to the National Statistical Service.

03 July 2018 • 09:04 AMT
Armenia ex-President “has never agreed” to return territory to Azerbaijan

“Former President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has never agreed to return five regions to Azerbaijan, that is a lie,” Sharmazanov said.