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26 February 2018 • 07:29 AMT
30 years of Artsakh resistance and resilience marked in Washington DC

Robert Avetisyan spoke powerfully about the resilience and dedication of the people of Artsakh in their efforts to build a stable country.

26 February 2018 • 07:20 AMT
Armenian boxer nabs vacant WBA flyweight title

Artem Dalakian beat Brian Viloria by unanimous decision for the vacant WBA flyweight title in the Superfly 2 event in Los Angeles.

26 February 2018 • 07:02 AMT
Karen Khachanov wins second ATP title in France’s Marseilles

The 21-year-old ninth seed, who won his maiden title at Chengdu in 2016, took victory in just under two hours in the Open 13 final.

26 February 2018 • 06:44 AMT
Jerusalem’s top Christians close Holy Sepulchre Church in tax protest

Christian leaders say the action would jeopardize their ability to do their work which also involves related social-service activities.

26 February 2018 • 06:32 AMT
Jandaris residents flee to Afrin amid Turkish advancement

Villagers can be seen arriving in all sorts of vehicles from cars to trucks to tractors, piled high with their belongings.

26 February 2018 • 06:14 AMT
Armenia’s representative for Eurovision Song Contest revealed

Sevak Khanagyan has won the Armenian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest and will represent the country in Lisbon.

24 February 2018 • 12:52 AMT
The son of Armenian immigrants and Donald Trump’s idol: Fortune

Kerk Kerkorian studiously avoided both the trappings of celebrity and any involvement in political activism.

24 February 2018 • 12:40 AMT
Ancient city found under Thessaloniki

The Aphrodite statue was found on the site of Hagia Sophia station, near a fountain complex discovered only a few weeks ago.

24 February 2018 • 12:30 AMT
Emotions are really good motivators for healthy habit, study says

The participants reviewed and reacted to an article about skin cancer from a web page designed to resemble a page on the health site WebMD.

24 February 2018 • 12:03 AMT
New robot with artificial scales can slither just like a snake

The robot is really an elastic tube which swells and shrinks with air. Sliced plastic scales transform the skin into an adaptable 3-D surface.

24 February 2018 • 11:33 AMT
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is “brilliant to work with”, says Per Mertesacker

“I said when we signed Micki that I was delighted to have him with us, and the early signs have been impressive,” Mertesacker said.

24 February 2018 • 10:55 AMT
Armenian holidays – brandy, cathedrals and Mount Ararat: media

The author details her trip to the spiritual capital of Armenia, Vagharshapat, where the Echmiadzin Cathedral is situated.

24 February 2018 • 09:39 AMT
300 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered in the past week

The Karabakh troops continue controlling the situation on the entire line of contactand protecting their positions.

24 February 2018 • 09:25 AMT
Azeri blogger: Armenians haven’t destroyed Azerbaijani monuments

“Pigs and goats walk on and around Azerbaijani graves, but Armenians haven’t committed vandalism against our monuments,” he said.

24 February 2018 • 09:05 AMT
U.S.-backed Syrian troops seize strategic IS-held town in Deir Ezzor

Following a fierce battle with the Islamic State militants, the Syrian Democratic Forces were able to impose full control over Bahrah.

24 February 2018 • 08:40 AMT
105 Nigerian girls reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram

Bashir Manzo, whose 16-year-old daughter is among the missing, said parents had set up their own support group to push for answers.

24 February 2018 • 08:25 AMT
Armenian Assembly co-chairs raise key priorities in Washington, D.C.

“The U.S. needs to recalibrate policies, call balls and strikes fairly, strengthen relationships with Armenia and Artsakh,” the Assembly said.

24 February 2018 • 07:59 AMT
Tigran L. Petrosian still leading Aeroflot Open chess tournament

Petrosian drew the round four match against Viktor Bologan of Moldova with whom he shares the first spot with a 100% score.

24 February 2018 • 07:44 AMT
Hery Rajaonarimampianina of Madagascar to visit Armenia

According to Henry Rabary Njaka, the visit will give a new impetus to the bilateral relations, especially in the economic area.

24 February 2018 • 07:14 AMT
U.S. to open embassy in Jerusalem in May: State Department

Those consular operations, including American citizen and visa services, will continue at the Arnona facility without interruption.

24 February 2018 • 06:57 AMT
Cairo removes Ottoman name amid Egypt-Turkey strife: Al-Monitor

Selim I was the ninth ruler of the Ottoman Empire and the 74th Caliph of Islam who conquered Egypt in 1517 in the battle of Ridaniya.

24 February 2018 • 06:36 AMT
Netherlands: Turkey’s reaction to Armenian Genocide bill predictable

Kaag said the government looked carefully into the issue of the Armenian Genocide, adding that there is no need to comment on reactions.

23 February 2018 • 14:56 AMT
Macron to play in “Peter and the Wolf” stage adaptation

The integral role of the narrator will be played by the president of France in the Elysee’s production of the popular musical tale.

23 February 2018 • 14:42 AMT
Civilians killed, injured in major Damascus shelling

The highly-destructive missile is most probably manufactured and fired into the capital by the Saudi-backed Jaysh al-Islam.

23 February 2018 • 14:20 AMT
French Armenian businessman buys 20% stake in Italian football club

French-Armenian businessman Joseph Marie Oughourlian has acquired a 20% stake in the Italian football club Calcio Padova S.p.A.

23 February 2018 • 13:57 AMT
Armenia may ratify EU agreement by late April, president says

The president said Armenia is committed to developing ties with the EU and implementing the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement.

23 February 2018 • 13:28 AMT
Scientists seek to build robots of dead people

A funeral home currently is looking for volunteers who would agree for the scientists to recreate the images of their dead relatives.

23 February 2018 • 13:08 AMT
Strandja 2018: Four Armenian boxers to fight for semi-finals spot

The Strandja Cup tournament is currently underway in Bulgaria, with four Armenian boxers left out of the initial seven participating.

23 February 2018 • 12:57 AMT
Serj Tankian thanks Dutch parliament for Armenian Genocide bills

“Thank you to the Dutch Parliament and to all our friends in the Netherlands for this,” SOAD frontman Serj Tankian said.

23 February 2018 • 12:35 AMT
Armenia preparing TV series about archaeological excavations

The ministry of culture and one of the Armenian TV stations are preparing a series about archaeological excavations in the country.