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More Armenians Seek Asylum in Developed Countries
The number of Armenian citizens seeking asylum in developed countries has been on the rise in the past two years, according to a UN refugee agency.Read More »
HAK Candidate Nominated to ‘Hinder’ Me, Says Heritage Party MP
Heritage Party MP Armen Martirosyan, nominated in the no. 6 single-mandate constituency, sees the Republican Party of Armenia and Prosperous Armenia candidates..Read More »
Heritage Party Candidate Doesn’t Impede But Helps Electoral Race, Says Levon Zurabyan
"Armenian National Congress candidates have assumed a unilateral obligation to campaign against only ruling administration candidates."Read More »
No Filters Placed So Far in Alaverdi Copper Smelting Plant
Alaverdi copper smelter, belonging to Vallex Group, has been operating years without any filters, thereby emitting into the atmosphere sulfuric anhydride, heavy metals and...Read More »
Russia Defends Anti-Gay-Propaganda Law in Strasbourg
Controversial laws banning “homosexual propaganda” in several Russian regions comply with the country’s international obligations, the Foreign Affairs Ministry's...Read More »
Eggs Without Date Stamps Found on Armenian Supermarket Shelves
The RA Ministry of Agriculture's State Food Security Service has discovered batches of eggs on supermarket shelves that have not been date labeled.Read More »
BRICS Leaders Gather for Summit Amid Protests
Leaders of the fast-growing BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have gathered to discuss how to combine their powers better.Read More »
Champions League: Real Madrid and Chelsea Take Giant Strides
Real Madrid and Chelsea took giant strides towards the Champions League semifinals on Tuesday as they both recorded away wins in their quarterfinal first leg matches.Read More »
Family of Turkish-Armenian Soldier Murdered on Apr. 24 Offended by Nationalist Leader’s Remarks
The family of a non-Muslim Armenian private who was killed by a fellow soldier while he was serving in the Turkish military was deeply offended by...Read More »
Republican, Heritage Parties Welcome US Ambassador’s Remarks. BHK MP Saw Nothing New
"I don't think that US Ambassador John Heffern said anything new — he simply issued a call to display political will in order to hold free and fair elections...Read More »