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15 February 2018 • 06:54 AMT
Turkish army reportedly controls 7% of Afrin region

The report said the areas taken from Syrian democratic forces constitute only seven percent of townships and villages in Afrin region located north of Aleppo.

15 February 2018 • 06:41 AMT
Armenia becomes vice chair of key UNESCO committee bureau

Nominations for vice-chairmanship were held foring the committee’s 12th session in December 4-9, 2017 in South Korea.

15 February 2018 • 06:27 AMT
Florida school shooting: Authorities still working to identify victims

The identities of the victims have not yet been made public as not all of the families have been notified, according to a Broward County sheriff.

15 February 2018 • 06:19 AMT
Israel fails to recognize Armenian Genocide

“There is no reason that the Knesset shouldn’t recognize the Armenian Genocide and have a remembrance day for it,” Yair Lapid said.

14 February 2018 • 14:42 AMT
Armenia among top 5 most romantic destinations for Russian couples

The list of “couple routes” differs from countries with high tourist flows in that it does not contain CIS countries and ski resorts.

14 February 2018 • 14:23 AMT
Huntington’s produces molecule that kills cancer, science says

Scientists note exactly how they tested the molecule in human and mouse cancer cells, as well as in mice with ovarian cancer

14 February 2018 • 13:49 AMT
StartPhone 10 500 tariff plan now available for shorter subscription

VivaCell-MTS is giving users the opportunity to subscribe to StartPhone 10 500 tariff plan with a shorter period of time.

14 February 2018 • 13:37 AMT
Video games could help improve mobility in stroke patients

A joint research reveals that, after a cerebral infarction, injuries in areas that control attention also cause motility problems.

14 February 2018 • 13:08 AMT
Group of foreign journalists and bloggers visits Artsakh

The bloggers were given the chance to learn more about the country’s history, culture and development potential.

14 February 2018 • 12:44 AMT
Middle East countries pledge billions for Iraq’s post-IS reconstruction

Saudi Arabia said it would provide $1.5bn, while Qatar pledged $1bn. Turkey agreed to donate, vowing to provide $5bn in financial support.

14 February 2018 • 12:23 AMT
Presidential nominee to meet Armenia leader by Feb 18

Armen Sarkissian, who was nominated for the Armenian president’s post, met the leader of Prosperous Armenia party Gagik Tsarukyan.

14 February 2018 • 10:57 AMT
Elite Turkish troops ready to storm Kurdish stronghold in Afrin

The exact designation of the Turkish troops that are to lead the attack on Janadaris or the outfit they belonging to has not been disclosed.

14 February 2018 • 10:52 AMT
New Alzheimer’s drugs seem to be relieving psychotic symptoms

New research has found that pimavanserin significantly improves psychosis symptoms in people with the condition.

14 February 2018 • 10:43 AMT
Top Kurdish diplomat hails Iran for role in Baghdad-Erbil relations

Morteza Ebadi said Iran has always shown that it has stood and will stand by the people of the Iraqi Kurdistan in crucial moments.

14 February 2018 • 10:27 AMT
Young Armenian shooters to try to qualify for Buenos Aires Olympics

Chief coach Seyran Nikoghosyan revealed that a total of 14 athletes will represent Armenia at the European Championships.

14 February 2018 • 10:00 AMT
French-Armenian legend Charles Aznavour returning to Barcelona

With more than 1,200 songs, 80 films, 294 albums, and thousands of concerts in some 100 countries, Aznavour is a legend

14 February 2018 • 09:44 AMT
Pizzelli nets a goal in Aktobe debut against Shukura

Midfielder of the Armenian national team Marcos Pizzelli scored a goal in his Aktobe debut against Georgia’s Shukura.

14 February 2018 • 08:30 AMT
Insider tips for shopping in Armenia: holidayme

If you want to savour an authentic experience shopping in Armenia, especially handicrafts and antiques, the country is right up your alley.

14 February 2018 • 08:12 AMT
U.S. intel doesn’t rule out ‘large-scale Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict’

Tension over Karabakh could devolve into a large-scale military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the U.S. intelligence community said.

14 February 2018 • 07:36 AMT
Armenia ranks 77th in the world by attractiveness for PE sector

Armenia lags behind neighboring Georgia which is nestled in the 61st spot, at the same time outstripping Azerbaijan (100th position).

14 February 2018 • 07:19 AMT
International basketball tournament to mark Yerevan’s 2800th birthday

Ara Poghosyan says the Federation wants to turn the event into an annual tournament which would provide quality matches and performances.

14 February 2018 • 07:01 AMT
Islamic State surrounds Kurdish fighters near Syria-Iraq border

Iranian-backed forces in Iraq crossed over from the border to relieve the Kurdish platoon, managing to save 11 US-backed fighters.

14 February 2018 • 06:53 AMT
Russian officers confirm border violation on Armenia-Turkey frontier

a Turkish citizen was detained by the officers of the Border Service of the Federal Security Service of Russia in Armenia.

14 February 2018 • 06:13 AMT
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says Mesut Ozil is the best No 10 in the world

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has claimed his new Arsenal team-mate Mesut Ozil is the best player in his position in the world.

13 February 2018 • 14:51 AMT
ForbesWoman: 5 signs that you are not in Moscow but in Yerevan

ForbesWoman has compiled a list of things that can easily be done in Moscow, but had better be done in the capital of Armenia.

13 February 2018 • 14:37 AMT
Players like Henrikh Mkhitaryan ‘need a confidence vote from managers’

Mkhitaryan has made an instant impact for Arsenal, creating three goals against Everton, his first game for the club, Sunil Chhetri says.

13 February 2018 • 13:48 AMT
Armenia feels a lot like home: Krzysztof Penderecki

Considered one of the greatest musicians of our time, Penderecki is now in Armenia for a festival dedicated to his 85th birthday.

13 February 2018 • 13:28 AMT
Iran will stand by Syria until victory achieved, envoy says

Iranian ambassador in Damascus, Javad Turk-Abadi, reiterated his country’s ongoing support to the Syrian people.

13 February 2018 • 13:11 AMT
Marcos Pizzelli returning to Kazakhstan’s Aktobe

Midfielder Marcos Pizzelli has trained with the players of Kazakhstan’s Aktobe, an Instagram posted by the club reveals.

13 February 2018 • 12:54 AMT
Armenia central bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 6%

Armenia’s central bank said on February 13 it had decided to keep its key refinancing rate unchanged at 6% for the ninth time.