Armenia’s acting PM meets the Catholicos
Armenia’s Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, have discussed the challenges facing the country, namely the upcoming early parliamentary elections. “It is our wish…
Armenia acting PM attends events dedicated to WWI Ceasefire Centenary in Paris
Armenian Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended a ceremonious event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the World War I Armistice, Government’s press service reported. Nikol Pashinyan and his spouse Anna Hakobyan arrived in the…
Armenia’s Simon Martirosyan claims gold at 2018 World Weightlifting Championships
Member of the Armenian weightlifting team, Simon Martirosyan becomes world champion during the championship in Turkmenistan. In the snatch exercise Martirosyan raised 190 kg at the first approach, 195 kg at the second approach and…
New book sheds light on Armenian medieval capital of Ani, other “ghost cities”
The medieval Armenian capital of Ani has been listed among the “spooky towns” abandoned and overtaken by nature after volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and nuke disasters. A new book by Chris McNab reveals lost places that…
Armenian Parliament dissolved, snap elections expected
The Armenian National Assembly has been dissolved by virtue of law after two failed attempts to Prime Minister. With no pro and con votes and 13 abstentions, the Parliament voted down Nikol Pashinyan’s candidacy for…
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Armenian parliament rejects electoral reforms in second reading
The draft law proposing reforms to the Electoral Code did…
Yerevan among top 10 cities for tech career opportunities
Online business technology magazine Enterprise Times has listed Armenia’s capital…
New political party launched in Armenia ahead of parliamentary election
In the run-up to the snap parliamentary election slated for…
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Armenian PM resigns in a bid to trigger early elections
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced his resignation The decision aims to trigger early parliamentary elections, which the Prime minister wants…
President Sarkissian discusses domestic situation with PM, Parliament Speaker
President Armen Sarkissian today discussed the domestic situation with Prime…
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Armenia’s PM suggests holding parliamentary elections as soon as possible
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said it’s necessary to…
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Armenia hosts Eurasia Week Forum
The “Eurasian Week” International Forum kicked off in Yerevan today. The event organized at the initiative of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has brought together 2,500 participants from EAEU and 250 participants from third countries. Addressing the event, Armenia’s acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinayn noted…
Pashinian’s Party Wins, Loses Local Elections
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian’s Civil Contract party won mayoral elections in at least two major Armenian towns but was defeated in another at the weekend. Voters in nearly 50 communities across Armenia went to the polls on Sunday to elect their chief executives or local…
2,800th anniversary of Yerevan
King Arkishtí, of the ancient Armenian kingdom of Urartú, founded Erepuni, old name of Yerevan, current capital of Armenia, in the year 782 BC, to serve as protection against the attacks that came from the North Caucasus. It is, then, one of the oldest cities…
Armenia, Korea agree to promote and protect investments
Armenia and Korea have signed an Agreement for Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments. The document was signed by Armenia’s acting Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Korea’s Ambassador to Armenia Woo Yoon-keun. The parties hope the agreement will give new impetus to bilateral cooperation. During…
6th International Khachaturian Festival kicks off in Yerevan
The 6th International Khachaturian Festival kicked off in Yerevan on October 18. On the renowned composer’s 115th birth anniversary nine concerts to be held within the framework of the month-long festival will present Aram Khachaturian’s musical legacy. According to Sergey Smbatyan, Artistic Director and Principal…