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Monthly Archives: December 2011
December, 2011
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28 December
Turkey Quake Felt in Yerevan, Armenia
At 11:52 am local time, 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck 28 km from Yerevan, on the Turkey-Iran border, reports the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. -
28 December
There are Now Actual Grounds for Radical Reforms in Traffic Police, Believes Armenian President
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on Dec. 27 visited the RA Police Traffic Police division, where he was introduced to reforms implemented at... -
28 December
Sun May Complicate New Year’s Eve Preparations
Particles ejected by recent solar storms are due to slam into Earth over the next few days, possibly causing super-charged northern lights displays... -
28 December
Israel Mustn’t Politicize the Armenian Genocide
Israel, one of the last countries in the world to occupy another nation and to deny the memory of the Palestinian Nakba, cannot wrap itself in the flag of morality now. -
28 December
Another Party Backs Dashnaktsutyun and Heritage Party Initiative
The recently established Free Democrats party has welcomed the joint statement by the Heritage Party and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation... -
28 December
Appeals Court Sustains Lower Court Ruling: Yanis Sarkisov Guilty of Murder
Sarkisov's attorney had appealed the ruling, arguing that Zaruhi killed herself by drinking poison because her husband found out about her infidelity. -
27 December
Judge Ruled Against Motion by Opposition Youth Activist Tigran Araqelyan’s Attorney
Tigran Araqelyan's attorney, Vahe Grigoryan, motioned to change the precautionary measure against his client or that he be released on bail. -
27 December
March 1 Report a ‘Surprise’ for the New Year: Opinion
The entire law enforcement system in Armenia was annihilated by the report on the events of Mar. 1–2, 2008, published by... -
27 December
Russia Earthquake: Magnitude 6.9 Quake Hits Southeast
An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hit southeastern Russia near the border with Mongolia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. -
27 December
Yerevan Metro, Buses to Run Till 2 am on New Year’s Eve
The Yerevan metro (subway) and all public transportation vehicles will have extended hours on the night of Dec. 31.