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07 December 2017 • 08:50 AMT
Fitch rates Armenia’s ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE Bank bonds at ‘B+’

Fitch Ratings has assigned the long-term “B +” rating to the $5 million bonds of Armenia’s ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE Bank.

07 December 2017 • 08:38 AMT
Armenian Patriarch pleaded Trump against Jerusalem recognition

“We are certain that such steps will yield increased hatred, conflict, violence and suffering in Jerusalem and the Holy Land,” the letter said

07 December 2017 • 08:15 AMT
VivaCell-MTS, students volunteer to renovate houses in rural Armenia

Due to the joint efforts and the value system anchored on responsibility, new opportunities have been created for the young family.

07 December 2017 • 07:57 AMT
Henrikh Mkhitaryan could join Inter Milan under swap deal: media

Italian media reports suggest that Mkhitaryan may head to Inter Milan in a swap deal, that previously involved one of his team mates.

07 December 2017 • 07:39 AMT
Armenia follows Jerusalem events, Nalbandian says

The issue of Jerusalem’s status is one of the most important questions on the international agenda, Edward Nalbandian said.

07 December 2017 • 07:12 AMT
Syrian army captures entire western bank of Euphrates

The Tiger Forces would ultimately close the gap, forcing the remaining Islamic State to retreat west towards the Tal Al-Assoud area.

07 December 2017 • 06:57 AMT
Armenia, Azerbaijan discuss Karabakh, agree on 2018 meeting

Following the talks with the mediators, the Armenian foreign policy chief met his Azerbaijani counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov.

07 December 2017 • 06:52 AMT
Armenia commemorates 29th anniv. of devastating earthquake

Armenia commemorates the 29th anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit the northwestern regions of the country on December 7.

06 December 2017 • 14:49 AMT
Karen Khachanov to participate in Australian Open 2018

Khachanov will compete alongside the Big Four, which comprises Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray.

06 December 2017 • 14:15 AMT
Armenia dodges EU blacklist of tax havens, pledges to improve

The EU said Armenia failed tax transparency standards but made sufficient commitments to improve the area of fair taxation.

06 December 2017 • 13:42 AMT
Ottawa resident has no idea how much an Aivazovsky would bring

“We would like to sell it, but don’t know how, and can’t seem to come up with a current market value on it,” Rob the seller says.

06 December 2017 • 13:20 AMT
Book about historic Armenian cities to be translated into Turkish

The English language volume is titled Armenian Tsopk/Kharpert, consisting of fifteen chapters on various aspects of the region’s history.

06 December 2017 • 13:09 AMT
Armenian sambo wrestlers win four medals at European Championship

Six young Armenian athletes participated in the tournament on December 4-6, with only four of them sinning medals.

06 December 2017 • 13:01 AMT
Armenian teenager builds robot to make everyday life easier

The only multi-functional robot he has created is able to pick up items and move them, as well as read and answer to questions.

06 December 2017 • 12:48 AMT
MIT researchers unveil 3D printed “living” tattoos

MIT engineers have created a new ink from genetically programmed living cells that are engineered to light up in response to a variety of stimuli.

06 December 2017 • 12:41 AMT
Islamic State begins mass retreat from Syria, Iraq to North Africa

Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq are beginning to withdraw in great numbers from Syria and Iraq to North African countries.

06 December 2017 • 12:16 AMT
France to install memorial plaque in honor of French-Armenian hero

The memorial board will be installed on the street where the Torikian family used to live and which was later named after the hero.

06 December 2017 • 10:45 AMT
Armenia to subsidize 50% of babysitting services for kids under 2

When preparing the proposal, the government has studied the experience of several European countries, that of France in particular.

06 December 2017 • 10:23 AMT
NASA astronaut awards female pilot of Armenian origin for leadership

NASA astronaut Heide Piper has awarded pilot of Armenian origin Nadezhda Benklian for female empowerment and leadership.

06 December 2017 • 10:02 AMT
Mkhitaryan credits Aznavour as Armenia’s chief ambassador

“Some people are not interested in football, but are interested in culture instead, and Aznavour is closer to them,” the player said.

06 December 2017 • 09:44 AMT
No progress in Turkey’s stance on Armenian Genocide: Serj Tankian

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has in a recent interview weighed in on his continued efforts for recognition of the Genocide.

06 December 2017 • 09:19 AMT
OSCE’s Karabakh monitoring passes with no incidents

The OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the line of contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan.

06 December 2017 • 09:01 AMT
Armenian dance Kochari inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Heritage list

Kochari, a traditional group dance, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

06 December 2017 • 08:28 AMT
Armenian MP: CoE blasts Azerbaijan’s ECHR non-compliance

The Committee of Ministers has initiated a unprecedented judicial review of Azerbaijan’s non-compliance with an ECHR ruling.

06 December 2017 • 08:03 AMT
Armenia airports see 22% growth in passenger traffic

Passenger traffic in the two Armenian airports grew by 21.8% in the 11 months of 2017 against the same period last year

06 December 2017 • 07:45 AMT
Philip Morris to support scientific research projects in Armeia’s YSU

The Yerevan State University and Philip Morris Armenia LLC on Tuesday, December 6 signed a Memorandum of Understanding

06 December 2017 • 07:24 AMT
Turkey president embroiled in fresh $15 mln financial scandal: publisher

Erdogan came to power 14 years ago as a devout Muslim, announcing that he intended to eliminate corruption from Turkish politics.

06 December 2017 • 07:14 AMT
Armenia’s Aronian braces for London Chess Classic R5 after 4 draws

Levon Aronian of Armenia drew the fourth round of London Chess Classic against Indian grandmaster Viswanathan Anand.

06 December 2017 • 07:00 AMT
Philip Morris opening R&D center in Armenia’s Polytechnic university

The Armenian National Polytechnic University (Polytechnic) and Philip Morris Armenia LLC (PMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

06 December 2017 • 06:41 AMT
Armenia among 3 most successful CIS countries, according to Russians

Armenia is one of the three most successful and stable CIS countries according to Russians, (VTsIOM) said in a new survey.