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Archbishops Mikael Ajapakhian and Bagrat Galstanian, currently in NSS  detention center, go on hunger strikeArchbishops Mikael Ajapakhian and Bagrat Galstanian, currently in NSS  detention center, go on hunger strike
Holy Etchmiadzin issued statement expressing indignation at   reprehensible campaign unleashed by Holy Etchmiadzin issued statement expressing indignation at   reprehensible campaign unleashed by 
Under  hashtag #MERDZEVOV, march in support of political prisoner,  well-known businessman and entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan starting on  the central boulevard of YerevanUnder  hashtag #MERDZEVOV, march in support of political prisoner,  well-known businessman and entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan starting on  the central boulevard of Yerevan
A march in support of Samvel Karapetyan started in YerevanA march in support of Samvel Karapetyan started in Yerevan
A leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in powerA leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in power
Armenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restorationArmenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restoration
IDBank issues the 3rd, 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2025IDBank issues the 3rd, 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2025
Christian Solidarity International urges UN Human Rights Council to  appoint a special rapporteur for Nagorno-KarabakhChristian Solidarity International urges UN Human Rights Council to  appoint a special rapporteur for Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenia`s public multiplex  should not be used to serve foreign  policy agendas - StatementArmenia`s public multiplex  should not be used to serve foreign  policy agendas - Statement
Lawyer: the next part of Marlezon Ballet being staged in parliamentLawyer: the next part of Marlezon Ballet being staged in parliament
Alen Simonyan believes that Catholicos of All Armenians will soon  vacate Patriarchal throneAlen Simonyan believes that Catholicos of All Armenians will soon  vacate Patriarchal throne
Armenian Court of Appeal upholds Samvel Karapetyan`s arrestArmenian Court of Appeal upholds Samvel Karapetyan`s arrest
Lindsay Snell calls for support of  ANCA initiative to launch a  bipartisan Congressional letter in defense of Artsakh Armenians Lindsay Snell calls for support of  ANCA initiative to launch a  bipartisan Congressional letter in defense of Artsakh Armenians 
According to recording, <Tashir Samvel> was supposed to join later,  and Bagrat Galstanyan speaks about this: RA NA Speaker According to recording, was supposed to join later,  and Bagrat Galstanyan speaks about this: RA NA Speaker 
Levon Kocharyan is not a political figure: Alen Simonyan does not  comment on his remarksLevon Kocharyan is not a political figure: Alen Simonyan does not  comment on his remarks
Taguhi Tovmasyan to RA Prosecutor General: Maybe you haven`t received   SMS, and there is no political expediency in punishing Civil  Contract`s favorite businessman ?Taguhi Tovmasyan to RA Prosecutor General: Maybe you haven`t received   SMS, and there is no political expediency in punishing Civil  Contract`s favorite businessman ?
French Arnouville adopts resolution condemning unfair expulsion of   ICRC from AzerbaijanFrench Arnouville adopts resolution condemning unfair expulsion of   ICRC from Azerbaijan
Gegham Stepanyan: Artsakh art historians have no legal issues in  Armenia, difficulties exist only in practical fieldGegham Stepanyan: Artsakh art historians have no legal issues in  Armenia, difficulties exist only in practical field
All conversations and a fragment of the recording with Archbishop  Bagrat Galstanyan are manipulative - ARFAll conversations and a fragment of the recording with Archbishop  Bagrat Galstanyan are manipulative - ARF
Azerbaijan holding 17th ECO summit in occupied StepanakertAzerbaijan holding 17th ECO summit in occupied Stepanakert
Vahagn Chakhalyan detained Vahagn Chakhalyan detained 
RA Prosecutor General personally submitted report on Samvel  Karapetyan, which is evidence of political persecution - lawyer RA Prosecutor General personally submitted report on Samvel  Karapetyan, which is evidence of political persecution - lawyer 
Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists 
RA FM holds farewell meeting with Swedish ambassador to Armenia RA FM holds farewell meeting with Swedish ambassador to Armenia 
Transport movement to be stopped in some of Yerevan`s neighborhoods  on July 4 and 5 Transport movement to be stopped in some of Yerevan`s neighborhoods  on July 4 and 5 
Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture 
`Armenia`s ruling force staging performance against me` - Seyran  Ohanyan `Armenia`s ruling force staging performance against me` - Seyran  Ohanyan 
RA NA discussing consent to prosecution of MPs Seyran Ohanyan and  Artsvik Minasyan RA NA discussing consent to prosecution of MPs Seyran Ohanyan and  Artsvik Minasyan 
Yerevan hopes for strategic partnership with Washington Yerevan hopes for strategic partnership with Washington 
Pashinyan to Trump: `I highly appreciate your vision for ending  conflicts and establishing peace in the world`Pashinyan to Trump: `I highly appreciate your vision for ending  conflicts and establishing peace in the world`
Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from  pro-government MPsRussian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from  pro-government MPs
Armenia needs mechanisms to prevent one-man rule - expert Armenia needs mechanisms to prevent one-man rule - expert 
Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian  businessman Samvel Karapetyan Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian  businessman Samvel Karapetyan 
Armenia appreciates US support for peace efforts in South Caucasus -  RA vice-premier Armenia appreciates US support for peace efforts in South Caucasus -  RA vice-premier 
Armenian authorities actions killing businesses - UAR president Armenian authorities actions killing businesses - UAR president 
Current authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David AnanyanCurrent authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David Ananyan
Ottawa to continue its support to Yerevan: AmbassadorOttawa to continue its support to Yerevan: Ambassador
If the border crossing  between Armenia and Turkey is to be renamed,  it should be in honor of Hrant Dink:  International Institute for  Genocide and Human Rights If the border crossing  between Armenia and Turkey is to be renamed,  it should be in honor of Hrant Dink:  International Institute for  Genocide and Human Rights 
Armenia`s National Assembly  adopted statement on  inadmissibility of  state power seizureArmenia`s National Assembly  adopted statement on  inadmissibility of  state power seizure
Even while in custody, Samvel Karapetyan  is a thousand times more  liberated than  Armenian authorities:  son of Tashir State  Corporation`s head Even while in custody, Samvel Karapetyan  is a thousand times more  liberated than  Armenian authorities:  son of Tashir State  Corporation`s head 
Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers file an appeal against the decision to arrestMikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers file an appeal against the decision to arrest
Armenia, Vienna discuss ways to enhance cooperation in migrationArmenia, Vienna discuss ways to enhance cooperation in migration
Mirzoyan: Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China without any  limitationsMirzoyan: Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China without any  limitations
Armenian-Belgian consultations between Foreign Ministries of Armenia  and Belgium  held in YerevanArmenian-Belgian consultations between Foreign Ministries of Armenia  and Belgium  held in Yerevan
Armenia willing to join SCOArmenia willing to join SCO
Less than 10,000 out of approximately 150,000 internally displaced  persons  from Nagorno-Karabakh received citizenship  of ArmeniaLess than 10,000 out of approximately 150,000 internally displaced  persons  from Nagorno-Karabakh received citizenship  of Armenia
RA Minister of Justice announces creation of self-regulatory body in   media RA Minister of Justice announces creation of self-regulatory body in   media 
Pashinyan receives Ambassador of Sweden, who is concluding his  diplomatic mission in ArmeniaPashinyan receives Ambassador of Sweden, who is concluding his  diplomatic mission in Armenia
Results of meeting of Constitutional Reforms Council to underlie  ideology of new Constitution Results of meeting of Constitutional Reforms Council to underlie  ideology of new Constitution 
Financial assistance programme for some forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to be continued until end of 2025 Financial assistance programme for some forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to be continued until end of 2025 
Armenian law-enforcers confiscate over 7kg of marijuana Armenian law-enforcers confiscate over 7kg of marijuana 
Ardshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholdersArdshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholders
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate  $9.6mln to Armenia Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate  $9.6mln to Armenia 
Armenia modifies order of compensations under ECHR judgments Armenia modifies order of compensations under ECHR judgments 
No one can deal with issue of Ruben Vardanyan`s release - Andrey  MovchanNo one can deal with issue of Ruben Vardanyan`s release - Andrey  Movchan
Armenia`s premier demands early election of Catholicos of All  Armenians Armenia`s premier demands early election of Catholicos of All  Armenians 
Checkpoint on Turkish-Armenian border  could be renamed Talaat Pasha  Border CrossingCheckpoint on Turkish-Armenian border  could be renamed Talaat Pasha  Border Crossing
Sargis Khandanyan elected Chair of General Committee on Democracy,  Human Rights and Humanitarian QuestionsSargis Khandanyan elected Chair of General Committee on Democracy,  Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in JulyAzerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in July
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers filed petition with  prosecutor`s office to terminate  criminal prosecutionArchbishop Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers filed petition with  prosecutor`s office to terminate  criminal prosecution
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Transfer of 20% share in ArmRusgasprom to Russia sparks public protests in front of Armenia Parliament
 Friday, December 20 2013 09:40

Public interest group "Independent Citizen of Armenia" is picketing the Armenian Parliament, where the Armenian-Russian Agreement on transfer of 20% shares in ArmRusgasprom to Gazprom, Russia, is to be ratified within the coming hours.

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Russian expert: The agreement of superpowers on Syria and Iran has stimulated Turkish foreign political intellect to take new initiatives
 Thursday, December 19 2013 13:20

 It is difficult to speak about Turkey as a country that loses something. By the 100th anniversary of creation of the Turkish Republic, this state is intended to enter the ten of the most developed countries of the world in the economic and geo-political sense, Russia political expert, Artur Atayev, told Arminfo correspondent in an on:line interview. 

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RISS expert: Armenia's accession to Customs Union will reinforce Russia's position in Armenia and vice versa
 Thursday, December 19 2013 13:19

Armenia has been the key military-political and geopolitical Eurasian border since the times of the Russian Empire. Therefore, Russia's strength is a logical result of its military and political power. The special thing about this is that Armenia is Russia's strategic ally and strengthening of one of the allies makes the other stronger as well. The statement came from Artur Atayev, senior research fellow at the Russian Institute of Strategic Studies, in an online interview in response to ArmInfo's question about Russia's growing military presence in Armenia. 

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Lebanese analyst: Only regional cooperation can guarantee development to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 14:24

Regional cooperation rather than individual support of one or another great power can guarantee development to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, Director of Abdel-Halim Fadlallah, Director of Beirut's Center for Strategic Studies, said at the Security and Cooperation in the South Caucasus international conference in Yerevan on Wednesday.

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Armenian expert: Armenia cannot keep a foot in both worlds
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 14:23

 The situation when Russia ensures Armenia's security and Yerevan develops close economic and political cooperation with Europe cannot go on today.

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Presidents of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan to discuss the roadmap on Armenia's joining the Customs Union
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 12:38

 Preparation of roadmap for Armenia's accession to the Eurasian integration organizations will be discussed on December 24 during the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.

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Iranian expert: Since settlement of global issues, Iran is going to become active in the South Caucasus
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 12:33

 Since settlement of global issues, Iran is going to become active in the South Caucasus through development of cooperation with all its countries, Iranian political expert, Seid Ali Tabatabai, said at the international conference "Security and cooperation in the South Caucasus" that kicked off in Yerevan today.   

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Expert: State control over migration processes in Armenia can bring colossal funds to budget
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 10:59

 Government control over migration processes in Armenia can bring colossal funds to the state budget, says Tatevik Bejanyan, People in Need Public Organization Director for Migration Programs.  

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Adam Schiff: Azerbaijan and its military must be held to account
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 10:58

Representative Adam Schiff released the following statement on Tuesday after the Armenian government disclosed that Azerbaijani troops had killed an Armenian soldier, Hrant Poghosyan, along the border of Nagorno-Karabakh, Asbarez reported.
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Hay Dat Committee of Europe calls ECHR's verdict very dangerous as it may prompt a wave of Armenian Genocide denial
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 10:55

 Hay Dat Office of France condemns the December 17 verdict by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) saying that denial of the Armenian Genocide by Turkish Workers Party Leader Dogu Perincek is not a crime, bur freedom of expression.  The December 17 decision by the European Court of Human Rights is dangerous and openly prompts a wave of denial in Europe and opens new opportunities for Ankara and Baku. Under veil of 'freedom of expression,' following the example of the French Constitutional Court, ECHR with its notorious verdict damages the rights and human dignity of the Armenian Genocide victims and their successors, the Hay Dat Office of France and Hay Dat Committee for Europe said in a statement.

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Saakashvili's Party to Hold Rally to Support Ukraine's European Integration
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:32

 

Tbilisi. On December 21 the former ruling party of Georgia United National Movement (UNM) intends to hold a rally to support Ukraine's European integration in the central Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi.

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Saakashvili's Party Condemns Authorities for Purchase of Expensive Cars
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:32

 

Tbilisi. Member of the parliamentary minority, representative of the former ruling party United National Movement (UNM) Nugzar Tsiklauri accused the governing coalition Georgian Dream of purchase of expensive cars for officials on the background of a complicated economic situation.

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Deputy Foreign Minister of RF Discuss Russian-Georgian Relations with Swiss Ambassador to Georgia
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:32

 

Tbilisi. Deputy Foreign Minister of RF Grigori Karasin and Ambassador of Switzerland to Georgia Gunther Bechler discussed in Moscow prospects of Russian- Georgian relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports.

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Georgian Prime Minister Leaves for Baku on First Visit Abroad
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:31

Tbilisi. On Monday, December 16, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Gharibashvili arrived in Baku on the first working visit abroad. He met with President of Azerbaijan Ilkham Aliyev, the press-service of the head of the government reports.

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Armenian-Russian mass media conference to be held in Yerevan
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:30

 The Armenian-Russian mass media conference "Cooperation development in the context of integration processes at Eurasian area" will be held at the Moscow Culture and Business Centre "Dom Moskvy", on 20-21 December in Yerevan. 

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Le Monde: Government of France to put into circulation another bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:28

 Government of France is expected to put into circulations another bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial in compliance with the French President Francois Hollande's commitments, which he assumed during the presidential campaign, Le monde writes.

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Igor Popov: Nagorno Karabakh should return to the negotiating table at a certain stage
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:28

 Nagorno Karabakh should return to the negotiating table at a certain stage, OSCE MG Co-Chair of Russia Igor Popov said following his meeting with President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan and Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan in Stepanakert, RFE/RL Armenian Service said. 

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Activists blame Yerevan Mayor for siphon off government funds at Christmas tree lighting ceremony
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:18

A group of activists attempted to approach Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the Republic Square in Yerevan on 17 December blaming him for siphon off government funds. The activists recalled destruction of the old building of the Indoor Market and other unlawful activities in the city.

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Le Monde: Government of France to put into circulation another bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 09:16

 Government of France is expected to put into circulations another bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial in compliance with the French President Francois Hollande's commitments, which he assumed during the presidential campaign, Le monde writes.

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European Court of Human Rights rules that denial of Armenian Genocide falls under freedom of expression
 Wednesday, December 18 2013 07:27

European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) adopted a decision saying that the Swiss authorities had breached Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights covering freedom of expression when the Lausanne Police Court found Turkish Workers Party Leader Dogu Perincek guilty of racial discrimination on March 9, 2007, based on the Swiss Criminal Code. 

"The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Dec. 17 that denial of the 1915 mass killings of Armenians as genocide falls under freedom of expression, following an appeal from a Turkish politician to his conviction in Switzerland," Asbarez reported.

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