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Daily Archives: February 28, 2011
February, 2011
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28 February
Armenia. Human Rights Continue to be Violated, While Media Publish More Racist Content: Report
According to a 2010 annual report by the Helsinki Association, human rights in Armenia continue to be violated, particularly by police. -
28 February
2 of the 3 Factors Necessary for a Revolution Exist in Armenia, Azerbaijan
The chain of anti-government protests in Arab countries could theoretically spread also to the Transcaucasus states, said head of the... -
28 February
Flights to Armenia from Russia’s South 15% Cheaper for Women
To celebrate International Women's Day on Mar. 8, Donavia Airlines (Aeroflot Don) has announced a 15% discount to women aged... -
28 February
Berd-Jambarak Road Closed Due to Weather Conditions
As a result of snowfall in Armenia's Tavush and Gegharkunik marzes (provinces), as of 11 am today, the Berd-Jambarak road is closed. -
28 February
High-Ranking Armenian Police Official Removed from his Post
On Feb. 26, Chief of RA Police Alik Sargsyan signed a decree to dismiss the head of the RA Police Department of Criminal Investigations Hovhannes... -
28 February
Nalbandian to Speak at Upcoming OSCE Annual Meeting
Armenia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian will depart for a two-day official visit to Vienna on Mar. 1, followed by a trip to Bratislava... -
28 February
Former Turkish PM Erbakan Dies at 84
Necmettin Erbakan, the long-serving leader of Turkey's conservative Islamic movement, died of natural causes Sunday in an Ankara hospital. -
28 February
In One Word? (the) Oscars
It was film's biggest night, and after a year of box office battles, politicking and smaller statuettes, Hollywood immortality was... -
28 February
Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Mascot ‘Ripped Off’ from Moscow 1980 Olympics Bear
Russia unveiled its mascots for the 2014 Winter Olympics on Saturday in a controversial announcement that drew charges of...