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05 March 2018 • 07:57 AMT
Three int’l companies team up to develop biotechnology in Armenia

In particular, the three companies will cooperate to boost investments in biotechnology and clinical research in Armenia

05 March 2018 • 07:28 AMT
Early settlement in Sundarbans reveals rich civilization

Various utensils and tools used by the then people have been found in different places of the world’s largest mangrove forest.

05 March 2018 • 07:02 AMT
Guatemala says will move embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

Jimmy Morales made the announcement at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington D.C.

05 March 2018 • 06:57 AMT
Oscar winners 2018: Guillermo del Toro, Frances McDormand and more

The 90th Academy Awards were held Sunday, March 4 and the following is the list of all the nominees, with the winners indicted with an asterisk (*) and the word "WINNER." ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Mary J. Blige, "Mudbound" Allison Janney, "I, Tonya" *WINNER Lesley Manville, "Phantom Thread" Laurie Metcalf, "Lady Bird" Octavia Spencer, …

05 March 2018 • 06:33 AMT
Haftar government requests Russian base in Libya

Head of the Russian Contact Group in Libya Lev Dengov confirmed that Haftar had in fact directly contacted the Russian Ministry of Defence.

03 March 2018 • 12:47 AMT
2,000-year-old sculpture discovered in Saudi desert

The 2,000-year-old site was discovered by a Franco-Saudi research team in an isolated area, in a private property.

03 March 2018 • 11:55 AMT
The Armenian touch in Calcutta architecture: The Hindu

Park Street, Calcutta’s iconic restaurant and bar street, has at least three other buildings credited to Armenians.

03 March 2018 • 11:12 AMT
Armenia’s eleven

The last name of the fourth president of Armenia elected by the National Assembly on March 2 is Sarkissian which is a differently-spelled version of Sargsyan (both pronounced Sargsyan in Armenian). This surname is one of the most popular ones in the country’s political elite. In the different periods of the history of independent Armenia, many state figures holding top state posts bore the family name in question. Here are the eleven highest-ranking Sargsyans of Armenia today.

03 March 2018 • 10:50 AMT
Yerevan school students visit VivaCell-MTS headquarters

The students visited VivaCell-MTS HQ, met the General Manager Ralph Yirikian and got acquainted with the company’s activities

03 March 2018 • 09:40 AMT
250 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered in the past week

The Karabakh frontline troops continue holding the upper hand on the contact line and protecting their positions.

03 March 2018 • 09:15 AMT
Armenia – a journey to the origins of Christianity: TV5 Monde

The 40,000 khachkars are always located near temples or in cemeteries, or are curved on the walls of monasteries

03 March 2018 • 08:49 AMT
Pope Francis appoints ambassador to Armenia

Pope Francis elevated Msgr. Jose Bettencourt to the rank of archbishop and named him as an apostolic nuncio to Armenia.

03 March 2018 • 08:27 AMT
Real Salt Lake reportedly waive Yura Movsisyan

The Armenian forward and RSL discussed a contract buyout at various points this winter, but they couldn’t agree to terms.

03 March 2018 • 07:48 AMT
Armenian 500 dram collector’s note wins Regional Banknote of the Year

The 500 dram note is Armenia’s first collector’s note and is already enjoying plenty of interest both in Armenia and internationally.

03 March 2018 • 07:28 AMT
President-elect vows to fully dedicate himself to Armenia

Sarkissian was meeting current president Serzh Sargsyan who described the former’s election as an extremely important event.

03 March 2018 • 07:09 AMT
Iran, Pakistan reportedly deepening military ties

A leading Pakistani daily that military diplomacy plays an important role in bringing the two countries further close to each other.

03 March 2018 • 06:57 AMT
Senate Select Committee holds historic hearing on Armenia

Senator Anthony J. Portantino convened a public hearing in the Sacramento on California-Armenia trade agreements, civil rights issues.

03 March 2018 • 06:39 AMT
Russian warplanes burn multiple militant convoys in east Damascus

Using precision weapons, Russian warplanes interdicted the convoys at the rebel-held towns of Masraba, Beit Sawa, Hazza and Hamouryah.

02 March 2018 • 14:43 AMT
Town with a population of only one person discovered in U.S.

As the only person living in Monowi, 84-year-old Elsie Eiler, is the town’s mayor, clerk, treasurer, librarian, bartender, among other functions.

02 March 2018 • 14:19 AMT
Putin congratulates newly-elected Armenian president

Russian president Vladimir Putin congratulated newly-elected president of Armenia Armen Sarkissian on March 2.

02 March 2018 • 14:01 AMT
$32 mln loan to boost production, exports of Armenian produce: ADB

The agreement was signed by Shane Rosenthal, ADB Country Director for Armenia, and Davit Ghazaryan, General Director of Spayka.

02 March 2018 • 13:48 AMT
Armenia producing basturma and sujuk from ostrich meat

Minister of agriculture Ignati Arakelyan on March 1 visited the province where non-traditional agriculture is gathering pace.

02 March 2018 • 13:16 AMT
Russia allows football fans to bring marijuana to World Cup: report

“Security officers will monitor the enforcement of rules for carrying prescription drugs to stadium grounds,” organizers said.

02 March 2018 • 13:06 AMT
Armenian grandmaster shares 2nd-3rd spots at Aeroflot Open Blitz

Out of the 13 Armenian represnetatives, Zaven Andriasian showed the best result, sharing the 2nd-3rd spots with Nakamura (U.S.).

02 March 2018 • 12:34 AMT
FPWC, VivaCell-MTS carry on with environmentally friendly projects

It allows to organize the kindergarten’s operations and ensure the children’s regular attendance, regardless of the weather conditions.

02 March 2018 • 12:22 AMT
Turkey-led forces snatch more towns in Afrin

Turkey-led forces renewed their assault towards the Kurdish-held fortress town of Raju in northwest Afrin.

02 March 2018 • 12:09 AMT
Crucial ingredients for a winning football team discovered: scientists

Total sprint distance in the course of the game was significantly greater for the best-ranked teams compared to lower-ranked teams.

02 March 2018 • 10:48 AMT
Alexis Ohanian takes out billboards in honor of Serena Williams

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has taken out a series of billboards calling his wife “the greatest momma of all time”.

02 March 2018 • 10:40 AMT
Syrian army scores sudden advance against Rastan rebels: report

Troops of the Syrian Army have scored a sudden and unexpected advance against rebel forces in the Rastan pocket area.

02 March 2018 • 10:31 AMT
Armenia’s capital among 7 best routes for traveling alone

If you want to feel like at home, be fed heavily, showered with compliments and helped in every possible way, go to Yerevan, the article says.