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Georgia turns down US invite for official visit over `pre-condition`Georgia turns down US invite for official visit over `pre-condition`
 Transitional dictatorship in Armenia - opposition MP Transitional dictatorship in Armenia - opposition MP
Not a single door in Armenia can be closed to a clergyman - Vahe  HovhannisyanNot a single door in Armenia can be closed to a clergyman - Vahe  Hovhannisyan
FMs of Armenia, Ukraine discuss current situation in regionFMs of Armenia, Ukraine discuss current situation in region
Armenian parliamentarians meet with Co-chair of Congressional  Armenian Issues Caucus in WashingtonArmenian parliamentarians meet with Co-chair of Congressional  Armenian Issues Caucus in Washington
WFP sees need to change format of assistance provided to Artsakh refugeesWFP sees need to change format of assistance provided to Artsakh refugees
Parliament`s opposition factions invite foreign diplomats to closed  meetingParliament`s opposition factions invite foreign diplomats to closed  meeting
Tatoyan: over 96% of respondents in Azerbaijan consider Armenia`s  Yerevan, Syunik and Sevan to be Tatoyan: over 96% of respondents in Azerbaijan consider Armenia`s  Yerevan, Syunik and Sevan to be "Azerbaijani lands"
Leader of Kamq movement: We have one task - Pashinyan`s resignation Leader of Kamq movement: We have one task - Pashinyan`s resignation 
Actions of authorities pose threat to Armenia`s stability and future  - political scientistActions of authorities pose threat to Armenia`s stability and future  - political scientist
Judge`s illegal actions proof of overt political persecution -  ex-minister of defense Judge`s illegal actions proof of overt political persecution -  ex-minister of defense 
Police actions in Kirants criminal - clergyman  Police actions in Kirants criminal - clergyman  
Struggle continues despite repressions - Suren PetrosyanStruggle continues despite repressions - Suren Petrosyan
Reports on alleged beating of residents detained in Kirants false -  Ministry of Interior Reports on alleged beating of residents detained in Kirants false -  Ministry of Interior 
Developments on Armenia`s borders result of concessive policy -  opposition MP Developments on Armenia`s borders result of concessive policy -  opposition MP 
U.S. Government watchdog group adds Azerbaijan to list of world`s   worst religious freedom abusers U.S. Government watchdog group adds Azerbaijan to list of world`s   worst religious freedom abusers 
Armenia`s premier on basis for Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation Armenia`s premier on basis for Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation 
"Tavush for the Motherland" movement calls on citizens to continue  acts of disobedience
Armenian authorities` actions in Kirants to have grave consequences -  opposition MPArmenian authorities` actions in Kirants to have grave consequences -  opposition MP
Armenia`s premier expounds on Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation  processArmenia`s premier expounds on Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation  process
$250mln package proposed for Armenian$250mln package proposed for Armenian
Police forces block roads leading to village of Kirants, bordering  AzerbaijanPolice forces block roads leading to village of Kirants, bordering  Azerbaijan
Armenia, NATO discussing prospects for expanding cooperationArmenia, NATO discussing prospects for expanding cooperation
Azerbaijan, Armenia confirm their participation in negotiations in  AlmatyAzerbaijan, Armenia confirm their participation in negotiations in  Almaty
Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs meeting has not yet been determined due to  lack of response from Armenia to this proposalArmenian, Azerbaijani FMs meeting has not yet been determined due to  lack of response from Armenia to this proposal
Omer Celik: Turkiye to monitor developments around Azerbaijan -  Armenia border agreement Omer Celik: Turkiye to monitor developments around Azerbaijan -  Armenia border agreement 
Peacekeepers` withdrawal from Karabakh continuesPeacekeepers` withdrawal from Karabakh continues
Mirzoyan told Al-Jazeera about Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization,  relations with Russia and expressed his position on situation in Gaza  StripMirzoyan told Al-Jazeera about Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization,  relations with Russia and expressed his position on situation in Gaza  Strip
Europe Nostra Vice President to visit ArmeniaEurope Nostra Vice President to visit Armenia
Acba Bank to start public placement of its next USD, AMD bonds on May  2Acba Bank to start public placement of its next USD, AMD bonds on May  2
Participation of the delegation of Turkmenistan in the 57th session of the UN Commission on Population and DevelopmentParticipation of the delegation of Turkmenistan in the 57th session of the UN Commission on Population and Development
MP: As a result of border delimitation Armenia to receive state  border to protect its sovereigntyMP: As a result of border delimitation Armenia to receive state  border to protect its sovereignty
Hungary blocks European Peace Facility`s support project for Armenia Hungary blocks European Peace Facility`s support project for Armenia 
RAU rector`s office term extended by 4 yearsRAU rector`s office term extended by 4 years
"5165" movement calls on all healthy forces of Armenia to unite for   salvation of motherland
Investigative Committee comments on beating of servicemen who  attended protests in KirantsInvestigative Committee comments on beating of servicemen who  attended protests in Kirants
Italian orchestra ROMA SINFONIETTA to perfom Ennio Morricone`s famous  compositions in YerevanItalian orchestra ROMA SINFONIETTA to perfom Ennio Morricone`s famous  compositions in Yerevan
Armenia`s government making unilateral concessions in Azerbaijan`s  favor - Tavush for the Motherland movementArmenia`s government making unilateral concessions in Azerbaijan`s  favor - Tavush for the Motherland movement
Armenia`s new rep to UNESCO appointed Armenia`s new rep to UNESCO appointed 
Border delimitation supposed to settle problems on other border  sectionsBorder delimitation supposed to settle problems on other border  sections
Armenia`s minister of defense hosts member of French Senate  CommitteesArmenia`s minister of defense hosts member of French Senate  Committees
Armenia`s authorities have nothing in common with Armenian people -  opposition MPArmenia`s authorities have nothing in common with Armenian people -  opposition MP
Leaflets calling for supporting Tavush residents distributed in  Armenia`s capital Leaflets calling for supporting Tavush residents distributed in  Armenia`s capital 
Armenia`s territories gradually surrendered under the guise of Armenia`s territories gradually surrendered under the guise of "pilot  border delimitation" - opposition MP
All-Armenian Council of Diplomats proposes solutions to end crisis in  Armenia All-Armenian Council of Diplomats proposes solutions to end crisis in  Armenia 
Statement by Armenia`s Ministry of Justice shameful - Arman Tatoyan Statement by Armenia`s Ministry of Justice shameful - Arman Tatoyan 
Armenia`s government comments on results of premier`s meeting with  residents of village of KirantsArmenia`s government comments on results of premier`s meeting with  residents of village of Kirants
Journalistic organizations expressed outrage at unjustified  aggression and cruelty of RA law enforcement officers against media  covering protestsJournalistic organizations expressed outrage at unjustified  aggression and cruelty of RA law enforcement officers against media  covering protests
Idram and IDBank at Career City FestIdram and IDBank at Career City Fest
"Shirak for Motherland" movement holds  car rally in Gyumri in  support of Tavush residents 
As of April 29, 2024, 35 border posts have been installed between  Armenia, AzerbaijanAs of April 29, 2024, 35 border posts have been installed between  Armenia, Azerbaijan
"Mother Armenia" bloc calls on students to stand up in support of  Tavush residents
European Commission Director General travels to South Caucasus to  launch new initiativesEuropean Commission Director General travels to South Caucasus to  launch new initiatives
Armenia`s Justice Ministry issues statement regarding  Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation in Tavush Armenia`s Justice Ministry issues statement regarding  Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation in Tavush 
Opposition MP files complaint against police Opposition MP files complaint against police 
When organizing Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs` meeting in Almaty,  Kazakhstan`s authorities will not act as negotiatorWhen organizing Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs` meeting in Almaty,  Kazakhstan`s authorities will not act as negotiator
Armenia`s Prosecutor`s Office intends to reclassify actions of   defendants in case of March 1, 2008Armenia`s Prosecutor`s Office intends to reclassify actions of   defendants in case of March 1, 2008
"Tavush for the Motherland " demands from Armenian law enforcement  agencies to investigate report accusing Bagrat Srbazan of committing  crime
Oppositionist: Turks seizing our lands step by step; Armenia`s  current authorities contribute to thatOppositionist: Turks seizing our lands step by step; Armenia`s  current authorities contribute to that
One of main problems of authorities` policy is to oppose history of  Armenian people - TatoyanOne of main problems of authorities` policy is to oppose history of  Armenian people - Tatoyan
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"SIP Talk"- calls to local and international destinations via fixed phone line at affordable tariffs
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 20:13

VivaCell-MTS presents "SIP Talk", a new postpaid tariff plan, designed especially for the companies, which value consistent and quality communication. 
For a fixed monthly fee, the "SIP Talk" tariff plan provides embedded monthly airtime to fixed local networks as well as an opportunity to make calls to local and international GSM and fixed networks at affordable tariffs.
Tariffs and service provisioning conditions:
Embedded airtime to fixed local networks    200 minutes
(010, 011, 060)      
Services                                      Tariffs
                                           (AMD/minute)
To 010, 011, 060 fixed networks                  5
To other fixed networks                          5
To GSM networks                                 19
To 374 374 97 GSM network                       35
To 374 47 fixed network                         18
To note that  the service are available via both IP telephone and any other device equipped with the required software. The service is rendered via fixed phone line.
"SIP Talk" was developed by VivaCell-MTS in response to the market demand for integrated solutions based on IP-technologies. The technology provides an opportunity for setting up separate internal telephony network ideally suited for calling inside the head office and between the branches. Also, voice-over-IP is a cost-effective solution for making calls in the PSTN system.   

For more information one can visit www.mts.am or pda.mts.am mobile site, contact 111 free of charge hotline, chat with us through "111 Online", or approach one of our service centers across Armenia. 
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Welcome to VivaCell-MTS network with your phone number!

VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom CJSC) is Armenia's leading telecommunications operator, having the widest 2G/3.75G/4G network reach and spreading a wide range of Voice and Data services all across Armenia. Having the best of the Armenian people interest at heart since its launch on 1st July 2005 and in a short period of time VivaCell-MTS has managed to build a nationwide network and a considerable customer base. VivaCell-MTS drives innovation and aims at always being at the forefront of any development serving the Armenian mobile communications market.  The company follows the guidance provided by ISO 26000 (International Standard of Social Responsibility). For more information, visit www.mts.am
Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ("MTS") is the leading telecommunications group in Russia and the CIS, offering mobile and fixed voice, broadband, pay TV as well as content and entertainment services in one of the world's fastest growing regions. Including its subsidiaries, the Group services over 100 million mobile subscribers. The Group has been awarded GSM licenses in Russia, Ukraine, Turkmenistan, Armenia and Belarus, a region that boasts a total population of more than 200 million. Since June 2000, MTS' Level 3 ADRs have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol MBT). Additional information about the MTS Group can be found at www.mtsgsm.com

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In 2015 Ameriabank intends to increase its corporate lending portfolio to 520 mln USD and retain leadership in Armenia's banking system
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 20:12

In 2015 Ameriabank is going to increase its corporate lending portfolio from $70 mln to $520 mln and retain leadership in the Armenian banking system, Gagik Sahakyan, Corporate Banking Director at Ameriabank, said when replying to ArmInfo's question at today's briefing. He specified that the Bank intends to increase the portfolio to $460 mln by late 2014. He said that it is a quite attainable indicator, because as of 1 Sept 2014 the Bank's corporate lending portfolio amounted to $430 mln, including 405 mln USD as loans (letters of credit and bank guarantees exclusive). 

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Anelik Bank issues Simple Fast Auto card loan
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 20:11

Anelik Bank has enlarged its Simple Fast package by having introduced a Simple-Fast Auto card loan.

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Rustamyan: ARFD's refusal to take part in parliamentary opposition's rally does not mean refusal to cooperate with the forces
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 11:44

The next rally of the four parliamentary opposition forces would hardly ignore the constitutional reforms proposed by the ruling regime. So, in view of its differences with the other three forces concerning this issue, ARFD decided not to take part in the rally so as not to wreck it, the head of the ARFD's parliamentary group Armen Rustamyan told journalists on Wednesday.

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RPA members hold confidential meeting
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 11:44

Members of the parliament from the ruling Republican Party of Armenia are holding a confidential meeting in the parliament, "GALA" TV channel reported. They are discussing the budgetary issues. Chief treasurer of Armenia, Atom Janjugazyan, and the head of the Audit Chamber, Ishkhan Zakaryan, were present at the meeting. 

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ARFD 'throws up its cards' - it seems the parliamentary four is becoming a three
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 11:27

ARFD will not take part in the Oct 10 rally of the parliamentary opposition, the spokesman of the parliamentary group of Prosperous Armenia Party Naira Zohrabyan said after the opposition's meeting on Wednesday.

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Heritage Party puts into circulation Armenian Parliament's Bill suggesting official recognition of Nagorno Karabakh Republic
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 09:52

 Parliamentary Faction of Heritage Party has put into circulation the Armenian National Assembly's Bill On the Concept of the Military and Political Security of Armenia and Artsakh. The Bill also suggests official recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic by Armenia, the Heritage Party told ArmInfo.

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Lydian International Limited plans initial $426 million investment in Amulsar gold project in Armenia in 2015-2016
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 09:52

 Lydian International Limited plans capital investments of approximately  $426 million in the Amulsar gold project in Armenia in 2015-2016, Hayk Aloyan, Managing Director of Geoteam CJSC  (100% subsidiary of Lydian International Limited) told ArmInfo.   

He said Lydian International has lately published a Press release on the positive results from Updated Feasibility Study for its 100% -owned Amulsar Gold Mine and Heap Leach Project in Southern Armenia.  The updated feasibility study would be available on the official website of the Company within the next 45 days and will indicate that the contained g    ld reserves are 2.5 million ounces, with the plan calling for 2.1 million ounces of recovered gold.  The results of the study demonstrate that Amulsar is a compelling opportunity for the development of a large-scale, low cost operating cost mine, utilizing open mining and conventional heap leach processing.  

Aloyan said the mine life is 10.4 year with the gold production averaging over 200,000 ounces per year.  The average cash  operating cost for gold production will total $642 per ounce of gold.  Gold recoveries will total 84% and the strip ratio anticipated at 2.8:1. The feasibility study highlights accelerated after tax- cash flows in first five years to support payback of the debts required to finance the project. During the Project lifetime, the nominal throughput of 10 million of ore per year is planned from the outset, with processing of higher-grade ore during the initial five years.  The feasibility study has been prepared by SGS, an international mining consultant with additional support from other internationally recognized mining experts. .
According to the Mineral Resources Estimate by the AMC Consultants (UK) Limited, the measured and indicated quantity of gold-bearing ore at Amulsar Gold Deposit is 122,400,000 tonnes.  The estimated gold grade is 0.77 (g/t). The estimated silver grade is 3.5 (g/t), with the contained gold and silver totaling 3,030,000 (oz) and 13,930,000 (oz), respectively.  Managing Director Aloyan said gold reserves may increase after additional exploration is performed at the project.  The inferred quantity of gold bearing ore is estimated at additional 106.2 million tonnes of ore.  
Hayk Aloyan said Lydian International management is in early discussions with a number of potential lenders, including commercial banks, the International Finance Corporation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for project financing. 
Lydian International submitted its mining rights application at the end of July 2014. The application was subsequently accepted for review by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources in August 2014. The initial public hearing required by the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Law was held in the village of Gndevaz on August 25, 2014.  The second public hearing will likely take place in October 2014, after completion of the reviews by independent experts and receipt of public comments. The Project's approval in conformity with the Law on EIA is a necessary requirement for the Company to be able to pursue international financing for the Project and start construction.
In the course of the construction activities, approximately 1,500 new jobs will be created, while the exploitation phase will involve  around 750 permanent workers, Aloyan said. 
Geoteam CJSC launched large-scale geological exploration for gold and silver at Amulsar resulting in the discovery of the deposit in 2006. It is the only new gold deposit found in Armenia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The company has already invested $69 million in exploration and development to date.

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Orogen Gold raised 1,125,000 pounds through the placing of 1,022,727,272 ordinary shares at LSE
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 09:44

Orogen Gold plc (AIM: ORE), the AIM quoted gold exploration company, announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2014, the company reports. 

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Air France cancels its flights to Armenia due to a strike
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 09:42

Yesterday Air France informed its customers of flight cancellation. According to ArmInfo's data, tomorrow's flight of the air company will also be canceled.   

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Parcels from U.S. do not reach Armenia
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 08:28

Postal parcels from the U.S. have not reached Armenia for a month already. HayPost CJSC, the national postal operator of Armenia, told ArmInfo. The company has no information about the delay. 

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Armenian and Polish Foreign Ministers hold political consultations
 Wednesday, September 17 2014 07:22

Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Poland represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Karen Nazaryan and Deputy Foreign Minister Tomasz Orlowski have conducted political consultations, the Armenian policy department told ArmInfo.

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This year's Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize to be awarded in Yerevan Sept 17
 Tuesday, September 16 2014 13:48

This year's Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize will be awarded in Yerevan Sept 17.

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Levon Zurabyan: By regularly changing its Constitution, Armenia is beginning to resemble "banana republics"
 Tuesday, September 16 2014 13:45

The constitutional reforms proposed by Serzh Sargsyan are one more attempt on his part to stay in power after 2018, the head of the parliamentary group of Armenian National Congress Levon Zurabyan said during on debate on the constitutional reforms on Tuesday.

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A member of the parliament from ARFD calls to listen to the viewpoint of the 124 year old party and take part in the constitutional reforms
 Tuesday, September 16 2014 13:35

A member of the parliament from the ARFD, Artsvik Minasyan, thinks that the position of his colleagues from the non-power "four" about the constitutional reforms, is wrong. To note, three out of the four forces - Heritage, Prosperous Armenia Party and Armenian National Congress are against the constitutional reforms initiated by the authorities. 

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2,000-year-old frescoes found in territory of Greater Armenia
 Tuesday, September 16 2014 13:34

The excavations in Artashat, the ancient capital of Greater Armenia, have been marked by one more interesting discovery.   

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Ruben Hakobyan voices the conditions in case of which Heritage party will support Constitutional reforms
 Tuesday, September 16 2014 13:32

 Heritage party is for the parliamentary government, but thinks it is not the issue to be resolved at present, the head of the Heritage parliamentary faction, Ruben Hakobyan, said over today's discussions of the draft project of the conception on the constitutional reforms. 

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Archeologists find an old tomb of a high-class man on the side of Mount Aragats
 Tuesday, September 16 2014 13:29

 Archeologists have found an old tomb of a high-class man in near the village of Gegharot on the side of Mount Aragats.

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Seyran Ohanyan: The countersabotage systems set at the borders of Armenia and Karabakh
 Tuesday, September 16 2014 13:27

 The countersabotage systems have been set at the borders of Armenia and Karabakh, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said at today's meeting with students and teachers of Yerevan State University.  He said this is serious obstacle for the sabotage groups of the adversary. "Thanks to these systems, the sabotage groups of the adversary can not move forward and were caught by Armenian armed forces", he said. As for crossing of the border by civilians, the minister said that there is a complex mountain and wood landscape at the line of contact between the armed forces of Karabakh and Azerbaijan, which does not make it possible to control every meter of the border. "However, there are many signs there, and if a man follows them, he cannot lose his way", - he said and added that chiefly people with mental troubles crossed the border, as they did not pay attention at the signs. 

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