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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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Imprisoned veteran of the Karabakh war calls on the society to unite around the idea of the power shift in Armenia
 Friday, December 12 2014 10:04

 The imprisoned veteran of the Karabakh war, Volodya Avetisyan, has come forward with a statement in which he condemned attacking of the war veterans, Suren Sargsyan, Razmik Petrosyan and Manvel Egiazaryan as well as a member of the Preparliament, Gevorg Safaryan. Avetisyan blamed the Armenian authorities for the incidents. 

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Newspaper: Yerevan Mayor's office has again touched on the problem of raising of the variable fare
 Friday, December 12 2014 09:59

 Yerevan Mayor's office has again touched on the problem of raising of the variable fare, Zhoghovurd  daily says.

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Ombudsman of Armenia condemns violence against oppositionists
 Friday, December 12 2014 09:06

 Ombudsman of Armenia Karen Andreasyan has disseminated a statement wherein he condemns attacks on political figures.

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President of National Assembly of Serbia says Serbia keen to step up efforts of OSCE Minsk Group
 Friday, December 12 2014 09:04

 Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament Ogtay Asadov has met with President of the National Assembly of Serbia, Ms. Maja Gojkovic, APA agency reports. 

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Republican Party condemns attacks on oppositionist and Karabakh War veterans
 Friday, December 12 2014 08:01

 Spokesperson of the ruling Republican Party, Vice Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Eduard Sharmazanov has condemned the attack on oppositionist parliamentarian Aram Manukyan (Armenian National Congress ) and on veterans of the Artsakh War Suren Sargsyan, Manvel Yeghiazaryan and Razmik Petrosyan.

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Azerbaijan's regular ceasefire breach proves costly for Baku
 Friday, December 12 2014 07:15

The Azerbaijani Armed Forces showed unprecedented activity on the Line of Contact overnight, David Babayan, Spokesperson for the Nagorny Karabakh President, told ArmInfo. The enemy intensively fired at the Karabakh positions also from grenade launchers. 

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Unknown man beats up oppositionist MP Aram Manukyan and escapes: video surveillance camera records the incident
 Friday, December 12 2014 07:14

Aram Manukyan, a parliamentarian, member of the oppositional Armenian National Congress, was attacked at about 8:12pm yesterday by an unknown man, who struck him on the face several times and escaped. 

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Vice Speaker of Armenian Parliament urges Turkey to release occupied territories of Cyprus
 Friday, December 12 2014 06:52

 Vice Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Spokesperson of the ruling Republican Party Eduard Sharmazanov urges Turkish officials to stop teaching lessons and making advices to neighbors.

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Prime Minister of Georgia: We give high priority to maintenance of the current trade regime with Armenia
 Thursday, December 11 2014 21:36

 We give high priority to maintenance of the current trade regime with Armenia and further development of economic relations, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili told journalists on December 11, following negotiations with the Armenian governmental delegation headed by Armenian PM Hovik Abrahamyan.    

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Aram Sargsyan blames ruling regime for beating of Nagorno-Karabakh war veterans
 Thursday, December 11 2014 21:32

The leader of Republic Party, former Premier and brother of Vazgen Sargsyan Aram Sargsyan blames the ruling regime for the beating of the Nagorno-Karabakh war veterans on Wednesday.  

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International community applies double standards in Nagorno-Karabakh issue, Artsakh President says
 Thursday, December 11 2014 21:31

 Artsakh President Bako Sahakian, in an interview with Italian publication Il Giorno, shared his insights about his country's challenges in light of the continuing dispute with Azerbaijan.

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Russian expert: Even the most wonderful projects with Turkey will not affect Russia's position on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
 Thursday, December 11 2014 21:29

 Even the most wonderful projects with Turkey will not affect Russia's position on the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict just because the South Caucasus and North Caucasus are connecting vessels of security, Head of the Center for Euro- Atlantic and Defense of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies Grigory Tischenko said in an online interview to ArmInfo.  

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Armenia cancels visa regime for US citizens
 Thursday, December 11 2014 21:28

At its today's session, the government of Armenia adopted a decision, according to which starting January 1, 2015, the US citizens may visit Armenia without a visa for up to 180 days. Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian submitted the draft decision at Thursday's Cabinet meeting.

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Russian expert: Turkish South Stream will guarantee further freezing of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
 Thursday, December 11 2014 21:27

The Turkish South Stream will guarantee further freezing of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Head of the Center for Euro-Atlantic and Defense of the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies Grigory Tischenko said in an online interview to ArmInfo.  

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Russian expert: The peculiarity of Russia's Caucasian policy is the differentiation of relations between recognized and non-recognized countries of South Caucasus
 Thursday, December 11 2014 20:57

 The peculiarity of Russia's Caucasian policy is the differentiated approach to establishing relations not only with the known South Caucasus countries, but also with Nagorno-Karabakh, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, Grigory Tishchenko, Head of the Center for Euro-Atlantic and Defense Studies at the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies, said in his online interview when replying to ArmInfo's question.   

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Over 11 000 children take part in joint projects of Beeline and Cafesjian Center for the Arts
 Thursday, December 11 2014 20:48

 Owing to cooperation between Beeline and Cafesjian Center for the Arts, over 11 000 children took part in cultural and educational activities.  The press service of Beeline reports that in total, 138 events were carried out this year, among them youth, family and educational programs aimed at the aesthetic education of children.

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Ameria Group to hold a benevolent auction to help children who need urgent treatment
 Thursday, December 11 2014 20:34

 On December 12, Ameria Group will hold a benevolent auction to help the children who need urgent treatment. The slogan of the auction is "Sport for Life". 

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Ardshinbank raises overdraft limit for salary cards by 10 times
 Thursday, December 11 2014 20:30

 Ardshinbank has raised the overdraft limit for its salary cards by 10 times. The overdraft will be given in AMD and will have repayment preferences, like a grace period and monthly reduction.

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Anti-monopoly body of Armenia says there is no artificial growth of prices at the retail market of Armenia
 Thursday, December 11 2014 12:22

 The growth of prices since the beginning of November till 10 December is in line with the fluctuation of the foreign currency rate. This is evidence of the fact that big suppliers did not overuse their dominating position at the market, Chairman of the State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition, Artak Shaboyan, said in the government today when presenting the premier the situation in the republic.

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Oppositionist: Devaluation of national dram is a good opportunity to stimulate local production
 Thursday, December 11 2014 12:20

Devaluation of the national dram creates a good opportunity to stimulate local production and develop export-oriented economy, oppositionist Zoya Tadevosyan told reporters on 11 December.    

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