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Monthly Archives: August 2010
August, 2010
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17 August
Armenia’s Education Minister Supports Anti-Corruption Education, Thanks to Handbook
At the presentation of the newly published Education Against Corruption handbook today, RA Minister of Education and Scienc... -
16 August
First Pan-Armenian Youth Chess Olympiad Kicks Off in Yerevan
About 40 Armenian chess players from Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh and the Diaspora will be participating in the... -
16 August
Myanmar Finds Woman Older than World’s Recorded Oldest
Myanmar has found in the country the oldest woman, Daw Mya Kyi, aged 118, who is older than the world's record eldest. -
16 August
Armenia Falling Behind Schedule in New Nuclear Power Plant Construction
"The construction of the new block will begin most likely in 2012. If we take into account 6 years [for construction work], it... -
16 August
Greek Monastery in Turkey Celebrates First Mass in 88 Years
The Greek Orthodox faithful flocked to the cliffside setting of Sumela monastery in northeast Turkey on Sunday afte... -
16 August
Gul to Discuss Energy Matters and Karabakh Issue in Azerbaijan Visit
"During the talks in Baku, I will underline our attitude once again that the Upper Karabakh dispute between Azerbaijan and... -
16 August
China Replacing Japan as World’s Second-Largest Economy
Figures released by the Japanese government indicate that China has replaced Japan as the world's second-largest economy. -
16 August
Lukashenko Might Cancel Trip to Armenia
The Belarusian leader might skip the August 20–21 informal CSTO summit in Yerevan, due to recent altercations with... -
16 August
Bergdorf Goodman Hires Bedbug-Hunting Beagle, Just in Case
High-end New York city retailer Bergdorf Goodman has hired a beagle to hunt for bedbugs. -
16 August
Georgia’s Former President Foresees Social Uprising
"If a glimpse of hope doesn't appear, then an uprising will take place," said the country's second president, who also...