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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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Armenian eurobonds enter capital market
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:23

An issue of Armenian eurobonds has been listed at NASDAQ OMX Armenia. 

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Sargis Hatspanyan: Turkey tries to hamper Armenians' efforts aimed at international recognition of Armenian Genocide with Ocalan's help
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:12

On the threshold of the Armenian Genocide centenary, the Turkish Government and special services are trying to hamper the Armenians' efforts aimed at international recognition of the Armenian Genocide with Abdullah Ocalan's help, analyst Sergey Hatspanyan said at today's press conference when commenting on Ocalan's recent address to Armenian people.  

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Paruyr Hayrikyan: The imperialistic aspirations of Russia is the main reason of an attempt on me
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:11

 Russia is the key organizer of an attempt on me, and my words are proved by the fact that those who organized the attempt were financed from Russia, in particular, a big sum that was transferred to Vardan Sedrakyan's account, Armenian opposition National Self-Determination Union (NSU) Chairman, ex-presidential candidate Paruyr Hayrikyan said at today's press-conference.  

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"I am against" initiative calls on employers not to keep back "accumulative" money
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:10

 Stemming from the decision of the Constitutional Court dated 24 January about cancel of the two clauses of the law "On accumulative pensions" till 28 March, "I am against" initiative has called on employers to support their employees and not to keep back money from their salary to the private pension funds. 

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A civil movement against illegal construction created in Yerevan
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:09

A civil movement against illegal construction has been created in Yerevan.

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"Army in Reality" public interest group slums Armenian Police for violence and violation of freedom of expression
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:08

" Army in Reality" public interest group has disseminated a statement wherein it slums the Armenian Police for applying violence to citizens and violating their freedom of expression. The authors of the document say that on 28 January the Police dispersed the peaceful assembly of the public interest group in the Liberty Square.

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Armenia's Environment Protection Minister: Increased use of Sevan's water must not result in dropping level
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:07

The plans to increase the use of Sevan's water must not lead to a drop in the lake's level, Armenia's Environment Protection Minister Aram Harutyunyan told journalists on Friday.

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Shen Holding participates in two international trade fairs in Germany
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:06

On 8-14 January 2014, Shen Holding participated in two international trade fairs in Germany - Heimtextil Frankfurt and Domotex Hannover. Anna Vardanyan, Corporate Secretary of Shen Holding, has told ArmInfo that due to participation in the trade fairs the company has managed to establish partnership with international textile and flooring manufacturers.          

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Expert: Introduction of excise duties for food products will lead to growth of their prices
 Friday, January 31 2014 13:04

 Introduction of excise duties for food products will lead to growth of their prices, the head of NGO "Informed and protected consumer", Babken Pipoyan, said at today's press-conference.  

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President's Administration and Armenia's Audit Chamber use Beeline services
 Friday, January 31 2014 10:54

"ArmenTel" company (Beeline brand) has announced about the victory in several tenders and contest for rendering corporative services of Internet and mobile communication. As press-service of the company reported, for the last three months several big companies and organizations, including Armenian President's Administration, Health Ministry, Audit Chamber, Culture Ministry , Police, ArmRusgasprom amd Armeconombank chose Beeline services. 

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Newspaper: Suren Khachatryan sets part of his property for sale
 Friday, January 31 2014 10:25

 In has been repeatedly reported that the former governor of the Syunik Region Suren Khachatryan is going to leave Armenia for a while and settle in France. 

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Yana Amelina: There is no configuration for returning Karabakh within Azerbaijan
 Friday, January 31 2014 09:59

Russia has been strengthening the 102nd military base and air defence group in Armenia. It has also rented “Erebuni” airport. What is the reason of that? Who such strengthening is directed against? How much does it meet Armenia’s interests?

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VTB Bank (Armenia) recognized The Best Partner of the Financial Ombudsman's Office
 Friday, January 31 2014 09:51

 VTB Bank (Armenia) CJSC has been recognized The Best Partner of the Financial Ombudsman's Office of Armenia. Heghine Melkumyan, the Bank's lawyer has been recognized The Best Bank Officer. Financial Ombudswoman Pirouz Sargsyan presented relevant certificates to VTB Bank (Armenia) to 30 January. The Office of Financial Ombudsman summed up the results of its cooperation with partner organizations for 2013, the Bank's press-service told ArmInfo.

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Hrant Bagratyan: Vorotan Cascade of HPPs was sold too cheap
 Friday, January 31 2014 09:50

 Hrant Bagratyan, an Armenian parliamentarian, a member of the Armenian National Congress opposition faction, former prime minister of Armenia, claims that the Government sold the Vorotan Cascade of hydropower plants at a price four times lower than its real cost. 

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Armenians of the Czech Republic urge Serzh Sargsyan "to put an end to oligarchy and leave"
 Friday, January 31 2014 09:36

Armenians of the Czech Republic organized a picket in front of the Czech President Milos Zeman's residence, where the president was receiving his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan on 30 January. The citizens were protesting against the growing migration and unemployment in Armenia amid frequent ceasefire breaches in the Karabakh conflict zone.

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Capture of 77-year-old Armenian 'diversionist' arouses some questions to Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan
 Friday, January 31 2014 06:59

 Capture of a 77-year-old Armenian 'diversionist' arouses some questions to the Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan. 

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Government of Armenia allocates $1,4 million for fulfillment of industrial policy
 Thursday, January 30 2014 15:17

At its today's session the government of Armenia adopted a decision to allocate  569,7 million AMD ($1,4 million) for fulfillment of the programme on supporting the export-oriented policy in 2014.

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Armenia to produce unmanned aircrafts for EU and Northern America
 Thursday, January 30 2014 15:16

Instigate CJSC, Armenia, will invest nearly $1 million in production of multifunctional unmanned aircrafts and automated control systems for them, Karine Minasyan, Deputy Minister of Economy, said in the Government, Thursday.

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Expert: Baku will use the situation in Ukraine and the weakening position of Russia for settlement of the Karabakh conflict in the way it needs
 Thursday, January 30 2014 15:15

The Azerbaijani activeness at the line of contact with armed forces of Nagornyy Karabakh is conditioned by the fact that the world community is busy with the Ukrainian problem, Director of the Armenian Centre for National and International Studies , Manvel Sargsyan, said at today's press-conference.

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Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles to hand letter of protest to City Council over recognition of Karabakh's independence, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry claims
 Thursday, January 30 2014 15:14

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commented on the resolution adopted by the Los Angeles City Council recognizing Nagorno Karabakh as an independent state, APA reports. Foreign Ministry Spokesman Elman Abdullayev said the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles will hand a letter of protest to the City Council over the issue. 

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