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HHK Approves Nomination for Parliamentary Speaker
The Republican Party of Armenia (HHK), at its Thursday meeting led by party leader and President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan...Read More »
Belgian National to Undergo Medical Examination in Yerevan
Detained on Nov. 28 and released on Nov. 30, Belgian national Luc Wadewale still hasn't had his passport returned to him. Read More »
President of Armenia is Levon Aronian’s Good Friend: Russian GM Vladimir Kramnik
"It helps when there's support, as in Levon's case. In fact, the president of Armenia is also the president of the chess federation...Read More »
Russia Art Group Parodies Benetton Kissing Politicians Campaign (PHOTOS)
Activists with notorious art group Monolog pasted in the streets of Moscow posters of kissing party leaders competing for... Read More »
260 Died from AIDS in Armenia in Last 23 Years
A number of events are planned to mark World AIDS Day in the country today. A march was organized in downtown Yerevan...Read More »
Mother of Killed Soldier Prepared to Disinter Son’s Body Out of his Grave
If a proper investigation is not carried out, Gohar Sargsyan, mother of Tigran Ohanjanyan, who died on Aug. 30, 2007, while serving in...Read More »
Systemic Corruption Still Prevalent in Armenia. Ranked 129 in New Corruption Index
Armenia was ranked 129th among a list of 183 countries in this year's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published by...Read More »
Armenia Government Approves Amendments to 2012 State Budget
The Government of Armenia in its meeting today approved its amendments to the 2012 state budget presented to the National Assembly on...Read More »
Death of Azerbaijani Journalist a Blow to Press Freedom: Freedom House
The fatal stabbing of Azerbaijani journalist Rafig Taghi (Rafiq Tağı, pictured below) is a blow to press freedom and the latest in a series of...Read More »
Karabakh Conflict is the Entire Caucasus’ Pain: Saakashvili
"Currently, the most painful issue for us is the conflict that exists between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This is not only the...Read More »