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Yearly Archives: 2011
February, 2011
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28 February
Heritage Party MPs Walked Out of Parliament Today
Heritage Party parliamentary faction MPs boycotted the National Assembly meeting today, following remarks by party found and leader... -
28 February
Armenian Writer Would Like to Keep Political Prisoners Imprisoned Longer
All political parties and groups, whether they be ruling or opposition, pursue the same aim, said writer, publicist Vahram Sahakyan, speaking... -
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...