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Armenia’s Budget Should Not Aim to Collect Money: Former Central Bank Chair
It's good that stabilizing inflation up to 4%, as well as 4.4% economic growth, is in the Armenian government's plans, but it's not enough to solve the...Read More »
Overzealous Cleaner Ruins $1.1 Million Artwork That She Thought was Dirty
The sculpture by the German artist Martin Kippenberger, widely regarded as one of the most talented artists of his generation until his death in...Read More »
No Progress in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Resolution in Next Two Years: Sabine Freizer
Before the Jun. 25 Kazan meeting of the presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia, there were hopes that both sides would agree at least on...Read More »
Azerbaijan: 3 Earthquakes in 2 Days
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck Azerbaijan's Aghstafa region at 7 am this morning. As reported by the Republican Seismic Survey Center of...Read More »
Yerevan Mayor to be Elected on Nov. 15
The Council of Aldermen (or Council of Elders) at an emergency meeting in Yerevan City Hall today decided to elect the Armenian capital's ...Read More »
Grand Mufti of the Caucasus Not Yet Confirmed Visit to Armenia
Haji Allahshükür Hummat Pashazade Sheikh ul-Islam and Grand Mufti of the Caucasus has repeatedly stated his intention to participate in...Read More »
Pressure Mounting on Court over Rape Scandal in Turkey
A 13-year-old girl, identified only as N.Ç., was cajoled her into sexual intercourse with 26 individuals in exchange for money. The men included...Read More »
Top Presidential Aide Mikael Minasyan Resigns, Given New Role
Mikael Minasyan, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan’s influential son-in-law and reputedly closest confidante, said he will take a leading role in...Read More »
Serzh Sargsyan to Head HHK Proportional List: MP
Head of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (HHK) parliamentary faction Galust Sahakyan has said that the party plans to run in the 2012...Read More »
Turkish Fighter Jet Crashes, 2 Pilots Killed
Turkey's state-run television says a fighter jet has crashed during a training flight, killing its two pilots. The TRT television said the F-4 fighter jet...Read More »