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27 April 2020 • 18:38 AMT
Global Covid-19 cases surpass three million

Since the beginning of the outbreak, more than 208,000 people have died globally from Covid-19 complications.

27 April 2020 • 15:59 AMT
Former Defense chief: Karabakh army fulfilled its tasks during April War

Mnatsakanyan on Monday participated in special hearings at the Armenian National Assembly.

27 April 2020 • 14:47 AMT
Formula One planning to start season in July

But French Grand Prix organisers said it was impossible for the race to go ahead as planned on June 28.

27 April 2020 • 14:06 AMT
WHO issues clarification after tweet about Covid-19 “immunity passports”

WHO said that those who had contracted the disease had “some level of protection” from reinfection.

27 April 2020 • 13:11 AMT
Armenia economic activity shrank 4.9% during March

Economic activity in the country has contracted as a result of a lockdown imposed in mid-March.

27 April 2020 • 12:44 AMT
Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for minors

The death penalty was eliminated for those convicted of crimes committed while they were minors.

27 April 2020 • 11:07 AMT
Coursera gives free access to governments for 3,800+ courses

Anyone enrolled by September 30 will have until the end of the year to complete their courses.

27 April 2020 • 09:28 AMT
Karabakh reports fifth recovery from Covid-19

So far, eight cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported in Nagorno Karabakh.

27 April 2020 • 08:45 AMT
Britain’s Boris Johnson returning to work after fighting coronavirus

Downing Street confirmed the previously waylaid Prime Minister is now “raring to go.”

27 April 2020 • 08:36 AMT
Nominations open for 2021 Aurora Prize

A special nomination form is introduced for candidates whose response to the pandemic has been exemplary.

27 April 2020 • 08:08 AMT
U.S. Armenians donate 5m meals to families impacted by Covid-19

The initial goal was to donate 1.5 million meals to honor the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims.

27 April 2020 • 08:02 AMT
China: All hospitalized Covid-19 patients in Wuhan discharged

The city of Wuhan was the first city in the world to go into lockdown due to the novel coronavirus.

27 April 2020 • 06:56 AMT
Armenia coronavirus infections climb above 1800

18547 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

27 April 2020 • 06:40 AMT
Italy easing lockdown beginning from May 4

Under the plans, people will be allowed to move around their own regions, but not beyond.

26 April 2020 • 07:02 AMT
Armenia coronavirus infections hit 1746

17931 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

25 April 2020 • 11:34 AMT
Names of 2020 Aurora Humanitarians revealed

The online discussion “Aurora. Standing in Solidarity” was moderated by Nicola Stanisch, Aurora’s Executive Director.

25 April 2020 • 10:45 AMT
180 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered in past week

The Karabakh troops continue controlling the situation on the contact line and protecting their positions.

25 April 2020 • 10:03 AMT
Armenia reports biggest single-day jump in Covid-19 cases since April 2

81 new infections were announced on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1677.

25 April 2020 • 09:32 AMT
Italy’s daily coronavirus death toll lowest since March 19

The total of fatalities since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 25,969, authorities said.

25 April 2020 • 09:10 AMT
Kim Kardashian West tweets poems to mark Armenian Genocide anniv.

She shared “The Serpent and The Crane”, a spoken word album that Alan Semerdjian did with Aram Bajakian.

25 April 2020 • 08:25 AMT
Serj Tankian, Nikol Pashinyan co-author song about Armenia

Serj Tankian composed the music and sang the song, while Nikol Pashinyan wrote the lyrics.

25 April 2020 • 07:40 AMT
Facebook unveils Messenger Rooms for 50-person video calls

The company said it released the features earlier than planned due to the coronavirus lockdown.

25 April 2020 • 07:08 AMT
Coronavirus cases in Armenia climb to 1677

17342 tests have been performed since the beginning of the outbreak in the country.

25 April 2020 • 06:36 AMT
Bundesliga could return as early as May 9 after pandemic shutdown

The plan could see games restart as early as May 9, with all matches played behind closed doors.

24 April 2020 • 17:46 AMT
Biden pledges to recognize Armenian Genocide if elected

Biden’s statement comes as Armenians are commemorating the 105th anniversary of the Genocide.

24 April 2020 • 15:31 AMT
Trudeau joins Armenians to remember Genocide victims

The Canadian PM said hatred and violence must never again be met with indifference.

24 April 2020 • 14:35 AMT
Armenia Ambassador attends Genocide Remembrance Mass in Syria

The Syrian Parliament adopted a bill recognizing and condemning the Genocide in February.

24 April 2020 • 14:02 AMT
Trump commemorates “Meds Yeghern” of Armenians

Trump said the world is now bearing witness to the strength and resiliency of the Armenian people. 

24 April 2020 • 12:50 AMT
Covid-19: 21 Armenian citizens returning from Iraq

Also on April 24, 125 citizens of Iraq are leaving Armenia to return to their homeland.

24 April 2020 • 12:40 AMT
Kim Kardashian West thanks Armenian-American health workers

Kardashian said everyone needs to stay home and stay together, and will get through the pandemic together.