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Lemkin Institute, Amnesty International condemn violence by Armenian  law enforcement officers against peaceful protestersLemkin Institute, Amnesty International condemn violence by Armenian  law enforcement officers against peaceful protesters
French PM presents Legion of Honor to Rene LevonianFrench PM presents Legion of Honor to Rene Levonian
Armenia did not sign final declaration of summit on UkraineArmenia did not sign final declaration of summit on Ukraine
EventHub.am is the official ticketing agent for the concert of the world renowned Black Eyed Peas in TbilisiEventHub.am is the official ticketing agent for the concert of the world renowned Black Eyed Peas in Tbilisi
Meeting of the Head of the MFA of Turkmenistan with the Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian FederationMeeting of the Head of the MFA of Turkmenistan with the Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation
Mayor of Stepanakert was placed under house arrest for two monthsMayor of Stepanakert was placed under house arrest for two months
Azerbaijani authorities torture Ruben Vardanyan - int`l legal team  raises alarmAzerbaijani authorities torture Ruben Vardanyan - int`l legal team  raises alarm
US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources to visit  YerevanUS Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources to visit  Yerevan
Human Rights Defender: any manifestations of hate speech should be  excluded from public speechesHuman Rights Defender: any manifestations of hate speech should be  excluded from public speeches
Azerbaijan continues to spread disinformation about situation on  frontlineAzerbaijan continues to spread disinformation about situation on  frontline
Medvedev urges Armenia Medvedev urges Armenia "not to get its hopes up" regarding EU  membership: "This is just bait in neocolonialist mousetrap"
Shahramanyan:  people of Artsakh endured not two hours, as Pashinyan  said, but 32 yearsShahramanyan:  people of Artsakh endured not two hours, as Pashinyan  said, but 32 years
Zakharova to political leadership of Armenia: one can continue verbal  games endlesslyZakharova to political leadership of Armenia: one can continue verbal  games endlessly
NA factions: Pashinyan and parliamentary majority serving him must  resign immediatelyNA factions: Pashinyan and parliamentary majority serving him must  resign immediately
Russian-Armenian relations have always been built on equality, mutual  consideration of interests, and understanding of complexity of  situation in region - ZakharovaRussian-Armenian relations have always been built on equality, mutual  consideration of interests, and understanding of complexity of  situation in region - Zakharova
New opportunities for development of Iranian studies at YSUNew opportunities for development of Iranian studies at YSU
Karen Andreasyan assures: There are no political prisoners in ArmeniaKaren Andreasyan assures: There are no political prisoners in Armenia
Artashes Geghamyan: Armenian authorities are provoking civil war in  countryArtashes Geghamyan: Armenian authorities are provoking civil war in  country
Heritage Party calls for Pashinyan`s resignationHeritage Party calls for Pashinyan`s resignation
MFA: Belarus is not going to worsen relations with Armenia, but will  recall its ambassador from Yerevan for consultationsMFA: Belarus is not going to worsen relations with Armenia, but will  recall its ambassador from Yerevan for consultations
Armenia officially joins NASA`s Artemis AgreementArmenia officially joins NASA`s Artemis Agreement
Belarusian Ambassador advises Pashinyan to understand situation  before making harsh statements about MinskBelarusian Ambassador advises Pashinyan to understand situation  before making harsh statements about Minsk
Over 3,000 new teachers in Armenia`s education system Over 3,000 new teachers in Armenia`s education system 
Kremlin: Russia will continue working with Armenia to clarify  Yerevan`s position on CSTOKremlin: Russia will continue working with Armenia to clarify  Yerevan`s position on CSTO
Artsakh InfoCenter: Government circles of Armenia are spreading  theses about reasons for dearmenization of Artsakh that have nothing  to do with realityArtsakh InfoCenter: Government circles of Armenia are spreading  theses about reasons for dearmenization of Artsakh that have nothing  to do with reality
Shpakovsky: Minsk takes Pashinyan`s impulsive statements calmlyShpakovsky: Minsk takes Pashinyan`s impulsive statements calmly
Armenia`s premier is lying - expertArmenia`s premier is lying - expert
Clerical-feudal elite of Armenia misled people in order to seize and  retain power - Nikol Pashinyan Clerical-feudal elite of Armenia misled people in order to seize and  retain power - Nikol Pashinyan 
RF State Duma assesses Armenia`s decision on withdrawal from CSTORF State Duma assesses Armenia`s decision on withdrawal from CSTO
Clerical-feudal elite unable to change power in Armenia - premier Clerical-feudal elite unable to change power in Armenia - premier 
Armenia`s premier to refrain from visiting Belarus `as long as  Alexander Lukashenko is president there` Armenia`s premier to refrain from visiting Belarus `as long as  Alexander Lukashenko is president there` 
Armenia-EU Partnership Committee holds 5th meeting under CEPAArmenia-EU Partnership Committee holds 5th meeting under CEPA
No government in people`s interests - clergyman No government in people`s interests - clergyman 
Armenia`s Human Rights Defender, U.S. official discuss refugees`  rights Armenia`s Human Rights Defender, U.S. official discuss refugees`  rights 
102 people injured in Yerevan`s Baghramyan Avenue 102 people injured in Yerevan`s Baghramyan Avenue 
Police violence against protesters by authorities` order - Arman  TatoyanPolice violence against protesters by authorities` order - Arman  Tatoyan
Armenia`s MOD refutes Azerbaijan`s disinformationArmenia`s MOD refutes Azerbaijan`s disinformation
Provokers must be punished - premier Provokers must be punished - premier 
Armenia`s ex-minister of culture calls on cultural workers to stand  between protesters and policeArmenia`s ex-minister of culture calls on cultural workers to stand  between protesters and police
Armenia recalls ambassador to Belarus for consultations Armenia recalls ambassador to Belarus for consultations 
RA MFA: Armenia intends to actively cooperate with partners to  restore stability and peace in EuropeRA MFA: Armenia intends to actively cooperate with partners to  restore stability and peace in Europe
Police began using flash-bang grenades against protestersPolice began using flash-bang grenades against protesters
Armenia is working on developing national security strategy -  PashinyanArmenia is working on developing national security strategy -  Pashinyan
MIA: demonstrators took helmets and batons from police officersMIA: demonstrators took helmets and batons from police officers
Armenia`s FM: Some telegram channels` reports on Armenia`s withdrawal  from CSTO do not correspond to realityArmenia`s FM: Some telegram channels` reports on Armenia`s withdrawal  from CSTO do not correspond to reality
Nikol Pashinyan: OSCE Minsk Group de facto does not existNikol Pashinyan: OSCE Minsk Group de facto does not exist
Pashinyan: School does not determine territory of country; recognized  state borders determine it The territory of the country is not  determined by the school, it is determined by recognized state  borders Pashinyan: School does not determine territory of country; recognized  state borders determine it The territory of the country is not  determined by the school, it is determined by recognized state  borders 
Pashinyan: If we were not in power, Republic of Armenia would become  provincePashinyan: If we were not in power, Republic of Armenia would become  province
State Dept: Washington does not have clear assessment of whether what  happened in Nagorno-Karabakh was immigration or ethnic cleansingState Dept: Washington does not have clear assessment of whether what  happened in Nagorno-Karabakh was immigration or ethnic cleansing
France blocks entry of Azerbaijani AZERTAC employee into Schengen  zoneFrance blocks entry of Azerbaijani AZERTAC employee into Schengen  zone
Premier: red line for concessions by the Armenian authorities is the  country`s territory of 29,743 square kilometersPremier: red line for concessions by the Armenian authorities is the  country`s territory of 29,743 square kilometers
Russian diplomat: We cannot help but notice decrease in level of  Armenia`s representation at CIS eventsRussian diplomat: We cannot help but notice decrease in level of  Armenia`s representation at CIS events
Bagrat Srbazan: peace treaty should be signed by us, not by themBagrat Srbazan: peace treaty should be signed by us, not by them
PM: some details of draft peace treaty with Azerbaijan need to be  clarified and document needs to be finalizedPM: some details of draft peace treaty with Azerbaijan need to be  clarified and document needs to be finalized
Former FM: For sake of illusory peace, under West`s dictation,  Armenia took course of least resistance to endless demands of Baku  and AnkaraFormer FM: For sake of illusory peace, under West`s dictation,  Armenia took course of least resistance to endless demands of Baku  and Ankara
Pashinyan: if Armenian people want change, they will carry out that  changePashinyan: if Armenian people want change, they will carry out that  change
By participating in Conference on Restoration of Ukraine, Armenia  becomes party to Russian-Ukrainian conflict, moreover takes Kyiv`s  side - PoliticianBy participating in Conference on Restoration of Ukraine, Armenia  becomes party to Russian-Ukrainian conflict, moreover takes Kyiv`s  side - Politician
Senator Markey demands that Azerbaijan release Armenian hostagesSenator Markey demands that Azerbaijan release Armenian hostages
Why is Russia losing support in Armenia?Why is Russia losing support in Armenia?
Tatoyan Foundation releases report on risks of border demarcation for  Tavush residents Tatoyan Foundation releases report on risks of border demarcation for  Tavush residents 
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Armenia is planning to sign liberal air services agreements with 22 countries
 Saturday, December 28 2013 11:03

Armenia is planning to carry out serious reforms in its aviation sector and to sign liberal air services agreements with 22 countries. The first such agreement was signed with Russia a few days ago, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan told journalists on Friday.  

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Prime Minister: There is no alternative to compulsory accumulative pension system
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:32

 There is no alternative to the compulsory accumulative pension system, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said at today's press conference in Yerevan.   

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Armenian PM: There can be no customs points between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:14

The Nagorno-Karabakh problem cannot be an obstacle to Armenia's accession to the Customs Union, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan told journalists on Friday, when asked to comment on the Kazakh President's statement about the need to clarify the Customs Union's borders in view of the Nagorno- Karabakh problem.

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Rosneft is ready to invest $400 mln in construction of a tyre plant in Armenia
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:13

Rosneft is ready to invest in 400 mln USD in construction of a tyre plant in Armenia, Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan said at the Dec 27 press conference.   

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Zaruhi Postanjyan prepares symbolic New Year postcards for President, PM, Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of Constitutional Court
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:12

The leader of the parliamentary group of Heritage Party Zaruhi Postanjyan has prepared symbolic New Year postcards for the President, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the Parliament and the Chairman of the Constitutional Court.

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Prime Minister of Armenia: When making the decision on joining the Customs Union, we knew that it is a multifactor process
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:11

When making the decision on joining the Customs Union (CU), we knew that it is a multifactor process; that is to say, there will be positive and negative factors, Prime Minister of Armenia, Tigran Sargsyan, said at today's press-conference. 

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Armen Martirosyan: There is no doubt that Yerevan mayor's office will again try to raise transport tariffs
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:10

Deputy chairman of "Heritage" party, Armen Martirosyan, said at today's press-conference that he does not doubt that in February 2014 Yerevan authorities will again try to increase variable fare. 

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Armenian PM: Had we refused to sign that deal, Gazprom's price would have grown on an annual basis
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:09

 Had we refused to sign that deal, Gazprom's price would have grown on an annual basis, which was unacceptable for us, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan told journalists on Friday.

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Azerbaijan expresses an official protest against Armenia's admission to the Customs Union
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:08

"Azerbaijan expresses an official protest against Armenia's entrance into the Customs Union as long as this country does not withdraw its armed forces from Azerbaijan's occupied territories and as long as Azerbaijan's territorial integrity is not restored," head of Department of Public and Political Issues of Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, Ali Hasanov told Trend on Dec 27.

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Preparliament of Armenia advocates setting up an alternative representative body
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:07

 Armenia faces the risk of losing its statehood, the Preparliament says in a statement. 

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Tigran Sargsyan: There is a problem of oligopolies in Armenia
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:06

There is a problem of oligopolies in Armenia and it is not easy to fight them, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said at today's press-conference when summing up the results of the passing year.  

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Areximbank-Gazprombank Group grants iPhone 5 to the winner of the campaign conducted jointly with MasterCard
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:05

Areximbank-Gazprombank Group has awarded the winners of the campaign it has conducted jointly with the MasterCard international payment system.
The press service of the bank reports that the awarding ceremony took place on Thursday. 

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Social Democrat Hunchakian Party: Corruption and oligarchy are a direct threat to Armenia's security
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:04

 Corruption and oligarchy are a direct threat to Armenia's security, says Social Democrat Hunchakian Party.

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Tigran Sargsyan: Armenian ministers are speaking not only about success
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:03

 At today's meeting with reporters, when asked about increasing  the poverty rate that reached 30% in 2013 amid ministers' statements about achievements and success in different areas, Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan  assured that the ministers are speaking not only about success but failures and neglects, but the experience shows the opponents are not ready to hear that.

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"Heritage": If the opposition consolidates in 2014, revolution will be unavoidable
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:02

If the opposition consolidates in 2014, revolution will be unavoidable in Armenia, deputy chairman of the "Heritage" party, Armen Martirosyan, made such a prediction at today's press-conference.

He said that regime change from top to down under the support of civil society and political forces is the only way of development of the country. He emphasized that the Armenian society already demand getting rid of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia and the government. 

He also added that the only weapon of the incumbent authorities in 2013 were batons of policemen, but the latter do not want any more to be under their robbing regime. "In case of civil activeness, they will throw their shoulder loops  and join civil activists", - he said. Martirosyan thinks that political forces should put off their ambitions, stop criticizing each other and go against the regime with a single front. "Our party is ready to join the single front and our leader Raffi Hovannisian said about that for many times", - Martirosyan said.

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Gallup International Association: bank VTB (Armenia) -the best bank of Armenia 2013 according to the poll
 Friday, December 27 2013 14:01

 Bank VTB (Armenia) has been recognized as the best bank of Armenia in 2013 in a poll carried out by Gallup International Association official representative in Armenia, the bank's press office reported.

Gallup International Association representative in Armenia Aram Navasardyan handed the diploma "Best Bank of Armenia 2013" to the general director and chairman of board of Bank VTB (Armenia) closed joint stock company Yury Gusev Thursday.

The poll was conducted in October 2013 and covered all communities of Yerevan and Armenia's regions. A total of 1,067 respondents participated in the survey.  When asked "services of which bank you use", the  majority of respondents pointed to Bank VTB (Armenia) and highest number of respondents said they will advise the bank to their friends.

It is a great honor for Bank VTB (Armenia) to be the best in a poll by Gallup International Association, Gusev said adding they appreciate Armenian population's confidence. The achievements are  made owing to everyday efforts of the bank's staff, he said.

Director of Gallup International Association office in Armenia Aram Navasardyan said the success should be considered a step toward ongoing improvements of the quality of services to meet the growing population demands. Navasardyan congratulated the management and the staff of the bank on the achievements and wished them to always be on the peak of success.

Bank VTB (Armenia) closed joint stock company became a member of VTB financial group in April 2004. The second biggest Russian bank, Bank VTB ojsc is now the full owner of Bank VTB (Armenia). The bank is among leaders of Armenian banking system in a number of basic indicators. It currently has the biggest network in Armenia - 67 branch offices across the country. 

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Counting Board of Armenian Parliament declares invalid the results of voting on "gas agreements" ratification
 Thursday, December 26 2013 13:12

 The Counting Board of the Armenian Parliament has declared invalid the results of voting on ratification of the "gas agreements" by 4 votes "pro". To note, the Counting Board consists of 7 members.       

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Asmus Rotne: Today very few people in Armenia are investing in their businesses
 Thursday, December 26 2013 13:10

ProCredit Bank Armenia started up in Armenia in February 2008. The Bank’s activities in the country are based on ProCredit Holding’s strategy and are focused on SME financing. Today ProCredit Bank Armenia has almost 15% of this market and the biggest share of SME loans in its total lending portfolio (90%).

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Isabella Muradyan: The Government of Armenia has never concealed that it does not know what will be the developments in aviation area
 Thursday, December 26 2013 07:30

 

On Friday, 13.12.2013, the press has reported extensively on your care from a meeting with reporters, as your inability or unwillingness to answer the question on the free sky issue. Since the Russian-language press question almost was not discussed, can you explain what about your meeting was and why you did not answer the question about free sky?

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Head of RPA Faction: Armenia will join Customs Union despite Karabakh problem and Nazarbayev's statement
 Wednesday, December 25 2013 11:44

 Armenia will join the Customs Union and the Karabakh problem will be no obstacle, Galust Sahakyan, Head of the Parliamentary Faction of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), said at today's press conference.   

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