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Monthly Archives: May 2011
May, 2011
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9 May
‘Any Day Now’: Armenian National Congress Expects Sasun Mikaelyan to be Released
Epress.am attempted to receive confirmation from the Hospital for Detainees of the RA Ministry of Justice, where Mikaelyan is... -
9 May
Stooping in Public Transportation Minibuses Prohibited by Law, Say Facebook Activists
A Facebook group roughly translated from Armenian to "We don't stoop in minibuses" has begun posting photos in... -
9 May
Three Armenians Leading Standings in European Women’s Chess Championship
There are three Armenian players among those leading the standings in the European Women's Individual Chess Championship. -
9 May
PHOTOS: Hrant Dink Park Opens in Turkey
The park bearing the name of Agos weekly chief editor Hrant Dink "will become a symbol of peace and freedom," said... -
9 May
Aronian Again Settled for Draw. Today He Might Make it to ‘Sudden Death’
In all four games of the first round of quarterfinals at the 2011 FIDE Candidates Matches, Armenian GM Levon Aronian... -
9 May
From 251 to 3: The History of Armenian Publications in Turkey
There were 251 Armenian periodicals published in Turkey in 1915, but after Apr. 24, 1915, the number of Armenian... -
6 May
Emmy Accused of Stealing “Azerbaijani Dance” in 2011 Eurovision (VIDEO)
Azeri press have accused Armenia's contestant in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest, Emmy, of "stealing" the Kochari dance... -
6 May
Armenia Shares Americans’ Joy in bin Laden’s Death
"Being involved in the international community’s fight against terrorism, on Bin Laden’s extermination we share the... -
6 May
Clashes in Baku over School Hijab Ban: Protestors Beaten, Stoned Police (PHOTOS)
Baku on May 6 saw a brief flare-up of last year's protests against an informal ban on females wearing hijab in ... -
6 May
Etchmiadzin Reprimands Swiss Pastor
Father Abel Manoukian has been deprived of some of his authorities beginning on May 10, upon a decision by His...