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07 December 2012 • 16:11 AMT
Dutch govt. agrees to send Patriot missile systems to Turkey

A maximum of 360 personnel will accompany the two surface-to-air missile batteries. It has not yet been decided where they will be sited.

07 December 2012 • 16:04 AMT
Tsarukyan to announce decision on presidency soon

“The discussions on Prosperous Armenia’s position on the presidential elections coming to an end,” Naira Zohrabyan said.

07 December 2012 • 15:58 AMT
UK Prime Minister backs church role in gay marriages

“I’m a massive supporter of marriage and I don’t want gay people to be excluded from a great institution,” Cameron said.

07 December 2012 • 15:48 AMT
Yerevan to host 2013 CSTO defense and security committee meeting

Members of Armenian delegation to CSTO parliamentary assembly met with Responsible Secretary Pavel Ryabukhin.

07 December 2012 • 15:21 AMT
Armenian FM: typical of Baku to backtrack on agreements reached

Edward Nalbandian says Armenia will continue its efforts towards peaceful settlement of Karabakh problem.

07 December 2012 • 15:08 AMT
Nikol Arutyunov: I’m thankful to my team

Arutyunov (81 kg) beat Scotland’s Scott Forrest 13:9 to win gold at AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships on Dec 7.

07 December 2012 • 14:50 AMT
Youth World Boxing Championships completed in Yerevan

Sergiy Derevyanchenko won WSB top boxer’s title, with Italy’s Francesco Damiani receiving best coach award.

07 December 2012 • 14:41 AMT
Baku spreads its aggressive stance onto others – Armenian FM

Edward Nalbandian says Baku poses threat to regional security by menacing to use force against Karabakh and Armenia.

07 December 2012 • 14:25 AMT
Swedish diplomat urges for peaceful settlement of Karabakh issue

Björn Lyrvall: Unresolved conflicts, including Karabakh problem, continue undermining the common security.

07 December 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Major tax payers add AMD 67 billion to state budget in Q3

Tax bodies conducted 111check-ups as a result of which AMD 1,9 bln extra pay was presented to the state budget.

07 December 2012 • 13:51 AMT
Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

From November 26-December 2, AMD loans granted by banks totaled 41.8 bln, while USD loans amounted to 68.5 mln.

07 December 2012 • 13:50 AMT
Armenia’s major taxpayers’ proceeds increase by 10,9% in Q3

As of October 1, 2012 taxpayers had AMD 101,3 billion in overpayments, including AMD 62,3 billion in VAT.

07 December 2012 • 13:49 AMT
“Syrian Fall of the Arab Spring” documentary to premiere Dec 7

The film goes with no comments but leaves the floor to Syrian Armenians who talk about the current situation and difficulties.

07 December 2012 • 13:37 AMT
Italian tax police pay visit to Facebook offices in Milan

Italian police opened a new tax probe into Google Italy last week, five years after an earlier investigation into transfer pricing.

07 December 2012 • 13:30 AMT
Judge in Apple v. Samsung battle calls for ‘global peace’

“It would be good for consumers; good for the industry and good for the parties,” U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh said.

07 December 2012 • 13:19 AMT
Nikol Arutyunov wins gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Nikol Arutyunov (81 kg) beat Scott Forrest to win gold at Youth World Boxing Championships on December 7.

07 December 2012 • 13:18 AMT
Aston Martin to get £150m investment from Italian firm

Aston Martin has been looking for fresh investment to allow it to compete with rivals such as Porsche and Ferrari.

07 December 2012 • 13:11 AMT
Rebels declare Damascus Airport a military zone

The Syrian army fired rockets into and reinforced its positions around two Damascus suburbs on, resident opposition activists said.

07 December 2012 • 13:08 AMT
Vulture carrying Israeli spy gear captured in Sudan

Ohad Hazofe, an ecologist with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, confirmed that the bird was carrying Israeli tags.

07 December 2012 • 13:06 AMT
Manufacturer predicts strained economic climate in 2013

According to Vzgen Safaryan, drastic change is in order in 2013 economic policy, especially where local industry is concerned.

07 December 2012 • 13:02 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 407.24 Dec 7

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 407.24 on December 7, increasing by 0.15 point compared to Dec 6.

07 December 2012 • 13:00 AMT
Ameria Group organizes New Year charity auction

1570036910764400 account operates at Ameriabank for all those willing to lend a helping hand to sick children.

07 December 2012 • 12:57 AMT
Davutoglu: progress in Karabakh talks will pave way for Turkey

The Turkish FM noted achieving progress before the presidential elections in Armenia and Azerbaijan a difficult task.

07 December 2012 • 12:41 AMT
EPP President concerned over situation in Georgia

“Despite strong warnings, the administration of Prime Minister Ivanishvili has not changed its behavior,” Wilfried Martens said.

07 December 2012 • 12:37 AMT
MP: President Sargsyan overcame atmosphere of hate after 2008 polls

“Republican Party of Armenia will nominate Serzh Sargsyan for president at a Dec 15 sitting,” Artak Davtyan said.

07 December 2012 • 12:33 AMT
Venezuela’s President back from Cuba after treatment

Earlier this year, Chavez declared himself “completely cured” and went on to comfortably win re-election in October.

07 December 2012 • 12:26 AMT
UK envoy expresses condolences over Armenian amb. death

“Karine Kazinian was a warm and genuine person, someone with whom it was a pleasure to work,” ambassador Leach said.

07 December 2012 • 12:23 AMT
RPA rep.: opposition can’t nominate separate presidential candidates

“The opposition seeks to secure enough allies to boost its chances,” a Republican Party of Armenia member said.

07 December 2012 • 12:17 AMT
Former U.S. sailor arrested over espionage charges

The government alleges Hoffman intended to harm the United States and give an advantage to the Russian Federation.

07 December 2012 • 12:09 AMT
Avetik Grigoryan 0,5 point behind Pavlodar Open 2012 leader

Hovhannes Gabuzyan secured 5 points, with Zaven Andriasian and Hrair Simonian gaining 4,5 points each.