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No Hydro Power Plant in My Region, Says Aragatsotn Governor
Governor of Aragatsotn marz (province) Sargis Sahakyan declared in parliament today that a hydroelectric plant won't be built near the villages of Karpi and Ohanavan.Read More »
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s Visits and Receptions in 2013
In 2013, RA President Serzh Sargsyan officially received 2 presidents and 14 ministers of foreign affairs, and made 16 state and official visits.Read More »
Non-Ruling Parties to Present Their Demands to Armenian Authorities
The group of four non-ruling parties — Armenian National Congress (HAK), Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK), Heritage Party, and Armenian Revolutionary Federation...Read More »
Fewer University Applicants in Armenia This Year
In Armenia, 2,000 fewer students applied to universities this year than last year, said Yerevan State University (YSU) admissions committee secretary Vachagan Galstyan...Read More »
New Environmental Problem in Ararat Valley: Press
The threat of desertification faced by the Ararat valley is already evident to not only experts, but also the ruling authorities...Read More »
Who is the Owner of Bear Found Roaming Yerevan Streets?
The bear was picked up from the vicinity of Spitak Kentron swimming pool at 22/1 Halabyan Street, not too far from the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies, and...Read More »
While Judge Considering Motion, Karabakh War Veteran’s Supporters Were Singing in Courtroom
"Respectable judge, I am not preparing to obey your illegal orders; thus, if you like, you can appeal to the Chamber of Advocates for my actions...Read More »
Lieutenant Colonel Fatally Shot at Line of Contact
On May 25, at the combat position of one of the military units in the southern direction of the Line of Contact between Karabakh and Azerbaijan troops,... Read More »
Speeding Fine Amounts to be Reviewed: Deputy Police Chief
Armenian National Congress MP Gagik Jhangiryan considers the fines for speeding violations recorded by the speed sensors to be disproportionate, especially... Read More »
How Much Support Did Armenia Receive from Foreign Donors in 2013?
In 2013, the international grants awarded to Armenia amounted to 13.3 billion AMD (about $32,175,300 USD).Read More »