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27 February 2018 • 10:46 AMT
Iran says ready to supply more gas to Armenia

Iran is ready to increase the volume of gas exported to Armenia, the Islamic Republic’s energy minister Reza Ardakanian said.

27 February 2018 • 10:13 AMT
Armenian Karasi Areni among The Independent’s natural wine selection

The article says a key natural wines trend is amphorea wines – where the wine is fermented in traditional egg shaped clay vessels.

27 February 2018 • 09:42 AMT
Militant coalition captures key base in southwest Aleppo

According to pro-opposition activists, Jabhat Tahrir Souriya captured the strategic 46th Regiment base in southwest Aleppo.

27 February 2018 • 09:21 AMT
Armenian Genocide survivor Arslan Seraydarian turns 100

It was a fitting tribute to an Armenian-American survivor of the Genocide, a decorated World War II veteran, an accomplished professional.

27 February 2018 • 09:05 AMT
Fansided: Would Henrikh Mkhitaryan make a difference in City clash?

One theory is that midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan would have made a difference in Arsenal’s latest clash against Manchester City.

27 February 2018 • 08:44 AMT
Armenians stage protest at Azerbaijan’s embassy in U.S.

The participants held Armenian, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) and U.S. flags and signs reading “Karabakh is Armenian”.

27 February 2018 • 08:28 AMT
Stamp belonging to Prophet Isaiah found in Jerusalem: report

According to sources, scientists discovered a clay seal stamp they believe belonged to Old Testament Prophet Isaiah.

27 February 2018 • 08:18 AMT
U.S. reportedly threatens Turkey with sanctions in case of S-400 purchase

The United States has urged Turkey to abandon the purchase of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system from Russia

27 February 2018 • 08:03 AMT
Marriott to open The Alexander luxury hotel in Armenia on April 1

According to information posted on Starwood’s website, The Alexander will offer a variety of luxury room, including family suites.

27 February 2018 • 07:11 AMT
Iran energy minister arrives in Armenia to boost bilateral ties

Ardakanian is supposed to meet his Armenian counterpart, Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan and minister of nature protection.

27 February 2018 • 07:00 AMT
30% pharmaceutical industry growth forecasted for Armenia in 2018

The country’s service sector, meanwhile, grew 15.2% in January year-on-year, while the exports rose by 45.2% in the reporting period.

27 February 2018 • 06:38 AMT
New York event marks 30th anniv. of Karabakh Liberation Movement

Permanent Representative of Armenia to the United Nations Ambassador Zohrab Mnatsakanyan also participated in the event.

27 February 2018 • 06:24 AMT
Armenian Committee welcomes NSW PM Gladys Berejiklian to DC

During her official visit, Premier Berejiklian made time for a leadership meeting with the ANCA in their national headquarters.

26 February 2018 • 14:39 AMT
Georgia smoking ban coming into effect in May

Under the changes, the country is banning smoking in public places such as in bars, restaurants, hotels and cafes.

26 February 2018 • 14:23 AMT
World and European Champion Nazik Avdalyan ends career

World and European Champion, weightlifter Nazik Avdalyan is ending her career, Secretary General of Armenia’s weightlifting federation said.

26 February 2018 • 13:56 AMT
Iran, Turkey, Russia presidents to meet in Istanbul in May

Bahram Qasemi said in a press conference that Iran has always been in contact with Turkey, and in the past few days.

26 February 2018 • 13:05 AMT
Ameriabank raises $11.5 million in funding from Symbiotics

“This is our first transaction with a new valuable partner, and we look forward to our long-term fruitful cooperation,” Artak Hanesyan said.

26 February 2018 • 12:41 AMT
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease through tears

The researchers observed a significant decrease in total alpha-synuclein in tears from PD patients relative to healthy controls.

26 February 2018 • 12:31 AMT
Death penalty handed down to Turkish women for Islamic State links

The Turkish women confessed to marrying IS fighters or “helping them carry out terrorist attacks”, the judge said.

26 February 2018 • 12:20 AMT
Armenia foreign minister to address UN Human Rights Council

Foreign minister Edward Nalbandian will address the 37th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

26 February 2018 • 11:54 AMT
Netflix nabs English-speaking rights to ‘Dovlatov’

Netflix acquired rights for North America, the U.K., Australia/New Zealand and Scandinavia for the period drama.

26 February 2018 • 10:39 AMT
Turkish Dutch MPs accused of betrayal by pro-Ankara paper

Sabah has accused five members of the Dutch parliament of ‘betrayal’ after they voted to recognise the Armenian Genocide.

26 February 2018 • 10:23 AMT
Armenian grandmaster plays third draw in a row at Aeroflot Open

Drawing the round six match against Igor Lysyj of Russia, Tigran L. Petrosian is now in the 5th spot overall.

26 February 2018 • 10:12 AMT
Poor Indian women can now have free breast implants

It will now offer cosmetic breast surgery free of cost to all women, with priority given to those from the poorest sections of society.

26 February 2018 • 10:03 AMT
How two British comedians spent £8,000 in Armenian restaurant

Baddiel and Herring travelled to the Armenian capital of Yerevan for the opening episode of the Brewster’s Millions-inspired show.

26 February 2018 • 09:12 AMT
World’s oldest cave art crafted by Neanderthals, not humans: study

The report is based on tech that reveals the most accurate age yet of ancient cave paintings at three different archaeological sites in Spain.

26 February 2018 • 08:40 AMT
Armenian wrestlers snatch 6 medals at Kiev Memorial tournament

Karapet Chalyan (77 kg), Armen Melikyan (60 kg), Maxim manukyan (87 kg) and Artur Shahinyan (87 kg) took a bronze medal each.

26 February 2018 • 08:22 AMT
Syrian army breaks through jihadist defenses to enter key Harasta district

The Syrian army has managed to break through the stiff defenses of Faylaq Al-Rahman and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham.

26 February 2018 • 08:12 AMT
Catholicos Aram I welcomes Armenia presidential candidate’s nomination

According to His Holiness, Sarkissian is well aware of the country’s domestic life and has extensive contacts with the Diaspora.

26 February 2018 • 07:45 AMT
Wallenberg Foundation blasts Israel over Armenian Genocide vote

“Israel is the national home of the Jewish people, who suffered an undescribable plight during the Shoah,” the Foundation said.