On the evening of October 17, world famous Constantinople-Armenian photographer, Ara Güler passed away at the age of 90, reports Turkish press. The death cause of the legendary photographer was reported to be cardiac arrest. Ara Güler is a world famous Constantinople-Armenian photographer and journalist. He is often nicknamed as “Eye of Istanbul” or “Photographer …

Second President of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan is planning to form own party and operate in the field of opposition. Kocharyan announced about these intentions during his interview with RIA Novosti. “If you return to politics you need to think about that”, said Kocharyan answering the question of whether he is planning to form own party. …

Operative connection was established between the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The information was passed by the Acting Prime Minister of RA, Nikol Pashinyan during a briefing with journalists. “As agreed, a reliable operative connection was established with the Azeri side and we can say that the information mutually reachs the president of Azerbaijan within …

Armenia is 70th in the list of 140 countries in the rating of “Global Competitiveness Index 2018” published by World Economic Forum. Armenia hence improved its position by 2 points compared to 2017. The rating is formed based on 12 main standards in state institutions, infrastructures, macroeconomic indicators, healthcare, education, labour market, etc. Armenia made …

Transparency International (TI) Anti-corruption Organization proposes to start investigation against Karin Strenz who is accused of accepting bribes from Azerbaijan. The organization also requested to suspend parliamentaryimmunity of Strenz from the German government. According to the member of TI Department, Wolfgang Wodarg, the results of CoE investigation give enough reasons for reasonable suspicion of Strenz …

Second President of Armenia, Robert Kocharyan thinks that early parliamentary elections may result political monopoly in the country. Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan resigned on October 16. “In tactical terms this is an understandable behaviour; success now – at the peak of democracy. In terms of strategy I see some issues- as a politic you …

In Canada since October 17, marijuana is legal to be purchased by anyone and not with doctor’s prescription but with the aim of relaxation. The first stores to start the sale of marijuana have special license and are located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was also stated that people wishing to purchase …

Group of unknown individuals was arrested on the Armenian-Turkish border during the attempt to illegally cross to Armenia. The information was passed by the press service of Russian Federal Security Service's Frontier Department in Armenia. The incident took place on the night of October 16. As stated in the announcement, according to the intentions of …

Acting RA Prime Minister, Nikol Pashnyan commented on the recent announcement of US Ambassador Richard Mills who will soon conclude his diplomatic mission in Armenia. Pashinyan stated that “the announcement of leaving ambassador can be considered a goodbye message”. Mills Earlier announced that in peaceful settlement of any conflict, including also in Nagorno-Karabakh, requires “a …

About half of Earth’s population- 46% or 3,4 bn. people struggles to meet their basic needs and lives on $5,5 per day. These results were published in World Bank’s report about poverty issues. On October 17, when world celebrates International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, World Bank published the results of the report which …

Armenia will build 3rd highway to Artsakh. The information was passed by the President of Artakh, Bako Sahakyan on October 15 during his meeting with Lebanese-Armenian businessmen. Group of shareholders of Artsakh Roots Investment (ARI) company (founded by over 200 mostly Lebanese-Armenian businessmen) which included about 25 people, was in Artsakh from October 13-16 for …

Court of General Jurisdiction of Yerevan has conditionally released life imprisonment, Karen Oganesyan, reports CivilNet.am. According to Oganesyan’s lawyer, Mihran Poghosyan, the court has set a 10-year probation period. Life imprisonment, Karen Oganesyan has been in Nubarashen Penitentiary Institution for 21 years. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder of two in the …

US prestigious Foreign Policy journal wrote about internal political developments in Armenia after the Velvet revolution. The article titled “Armenia’s Post-Revolution Party Is Over” states that the country’s new government wants to root out corruption—but the ancien régime isn't giving up without a fight. The article also told about loud disclosers and arrests of corruption …

Artur Vanetsyan, the Director of National Security Service of RA told to journalists that they have discovered the individuals standing behind wiretapping his conversation with the Head of Special Investigation Service of RA, Sasun Khachatryan. “We discovered who was wiretapping the conversation and who stands behind it. The wiretapping method is currently being investigated”, stated …

US Ambassador to Armenia, Richard Mills announced that in peaceful settlement of any conflict, including also in Nagorno-Karabakh, requires “a return of occupied territories”, reports EVN Report. Mills stated that return of some territories of Artsakh to Azerbaijan is one of the Madrid Principles and Armenia should eventually decide which solution it is ready to …

USA is ready to support Armenian government to make reforms in the country. The statement was made by the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, George Kent during his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan. PM Pashinyan welcomed Kent to Armenia stating that this is a good opportunity to …

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is expecting a baby. The news was passed in the official Twitter page of Kensington Palace. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated …

On October 14, a protest with the claims “Save Armenian historic and cultural heritage of Tbilisi” took place in the Georgian capital. After the Sunday Mass, several dozen parishioners led by priests moved towards Shamkhoretsots monastery. The priests read a prayer and the parishioners lighted candles after which the participants of the protests left, states …

French company named Poma is planning to open a new ski resort in Armenia. The information was posted by the deputy minister of Economic Development, Mane Adamyan on her official Facebook page. “Poma is one of the world’s largest companies in the field. It is the operator of over 7800 ropeways and various attractions in …

Sidney district will be built in Artsakh’s Qaravajar city. The information was passed by the Member of the Board of Trustees of Artsakh Roots Investment (ARI) company, Vahan Gasrjyan during his meeting with the Artsakh Republic State Minister, Grigori Martirosyan. Gasrjyan expressed gratification about the formed cooperation with the government of Artsakh and stated that …

Russian Kommersant reports that Armenian President Armen Sarkissian was in Moscow in the beginning of this week and conducted meetings with the Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Deputy Minister, Grigory Karasin. According to the source, the sides discussed Russian-Armenian relations, current situation in Armenia before possible parliamentary elections as well as the situation …

On October 12, according to Army Forces preparation plan, the final stage of military shooting organized within joint military exercises of Armenian and Russian Army Forces took place in RA AF training centre after Marshal Baghramyan, reports the Information and PR Department of Ministry of Defence. The topic of the military exercises, which started on …

In the period from October 7 to 13, between the Artsakh and Azerbaijani opposing forces, the Azeri side violated ceasefire regime more than 100 times during what about 100 shootings was made towards Armenian soldiers from different calibre weapons. Frontier units of Defence Army refrained from taking response actions and confidently continued to carry out …

On October 12, an official dinner was given in honour of Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau who is in Armenia for an official visit. The dinner was organized from the name of Nikol Pashinyan in PM’s residence. During the dinner Pashinyan gave the photo taken during the visit of Trudeau’s father, Pierre Trudeau to Armenia, …

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan gave a pair of socks as a present to the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, who was in Armenia for an official visit. Pashinyan passed the present during an official dinner which was organized in honour of Trudeau, reports the Department of Information and PR of RA government. “I …

Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau expressed his gratitude to the Armenian nation for “fabulous welcome” during the mutual press conference with Nikol Pashinyan. He mentioned that together with Pashinyan they decided to make travellers’ job to both countries easier, reports Aysor.am. “This meeting with Armenian Prime Minister gave the opportunity to discuss Armenian-Canadian relations …

The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau vısıted Tsitsernakaberd monument to pay tribute to the victims of Armenian Genocide. He was accompanied by the First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan, Kamo Areyan and Minister of Foreign Affairs of RA, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan. Director of Armenian Genocide Museum- Institute, Harutyun Marutyan presented the hıstory of Tsitsernakaberd monument dedicated …

First ladies of XVII La Francophonie Summit participant countries together with Armenian PM’s wife, Anna Hakobyan visited museums in Yerevan. After visiting Cafesjian museum, French president Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte Macron talked with journalists, reports Panorama.am. “I want to say thank you to Armenia for this exceptional welcome. We have learnt so much more after …

Buyer of the modern art painter Banksy’s “Girl with Balloon” self-destructed painting keeps the $1.4 mln worth deal despite of the painting being damaged. The information was passed by Sotheby’s auction house. On October 6, when it was announced at the auction that the deal was officially made and the buyer could collect the painting, …

As a result of the survey by American International Republican Institute about extraordinary parliamentary elections in Armenia, 77% of the participants voted for Yelk or Way Out Alliance (consists of Civil Contract Party, Bright Armenia Party and Republic Party). 66% of them will vote for Yelk as the first choice while 11% as a second …