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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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Minister promises fair and mutually acceptable decision on the law "On temporary incapacity for work"
 Friday, October 31 2014 12:37

The government will adopt a fair and mutually acceptable decision on the law "On temporary incapacity for work", Armenia's Labor Minister, Artem Asatryan, told journalists today. 

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Naira Zohrabyan suggests inquiring into financial frauds by wife of ex Finance Minister
 Friday, October 31 2014 11:02

 During parliamentary hearings of Armenia's draft budget 2015 on Friday MP from Prosperous Armenia Party Naira Zohrabyan asked Labor and Social Security Minister Artyom Asatryan about the legislative changes planned in the maternity allowance system. 

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New opposition four to start drawing out alterations to Electoral Code
 Friday, October 31 2014 10:08

Starting 3 November, the working group that consists of the members of the parliament from the opposition factions "Heritage", ARFD, Prosperous Armenia Party and Orinats Yerkir party will start drawing out alterations to the Electoral Code, secretary of the Orinats Yerkir faction, Hovannes Markaryan, told journalists today.

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Newspaper: New scandal brewing around funded pension in Armenia
 Friday, October 31 2014 09:48

 A new scandal is brewing around the funded pension system that was introduced in Armenia not so long ago, a local "Zhamanak" ("Time") newspaper writes.

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Brazilian Film 'Boy and the World' animated film - winner of Armenian Animation Festival ReAnimania
 Friday, October 31 2014 09:47

The winners of the 6th edition of the Yerevan / Armenian Animation Festival ReAnimania were announced Thursday.  The winner of the Festival in the category of Best Animated Film was The Boy And The World (2013 Brazil) by Ale Abreu.

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Galust Sahakyan: EEU is an effective platform for resolving of many problems against the background of global economic crisis and political tension
 Friday, October 31 2014 09:46

The Eurasian Economic Union is an effective platform for resolving of many problems at the Eurasian area against the background of global economic crisis and political tension, Speaker of Armenia's National Assembly Galust Sahakyan said  at the 25th session of the Inter-Parliamentary Committee on Cooperation between the parliaments of Armenia and Russia, held in Yerevan. 

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Yerevan: Issue of the sale of Russian military hardware to Azerbaijan is always on agenda of Armenian- Russian relations
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:18

 The issue of the sale of Russian military hardware to Azerbaijan is always on the agenda of the Armenian-Russian relations, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan told journalists on Thursday.   

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Political expert: Ukrainian crisis is re-occurrence of conflicts of early 1990s and 08.08.08 war
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:14

 The Ukrainian crisis, like a time machine, has taken us back to the period of the post-Soviet conflicts in the early 1990s and to the 08.08.08 war in Georgia, Sergey Minasyan, Deputy Head of the Caucasus Institute, said at today's roundtable in Yerevan.  

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View from Yerevan: Ukraine and its two regions are like a suitcase without a handle
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:12

The way they are today Ukraine and its two regions, Donetsk and Luhanks, are like a suitcase without a handle, Director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan said during a roundtable discussion on the Ukrainian crisis on Thursday.

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Armenia's Deputy FM: As long as Azerbaijan continues to be non-constructive, there will be no progress in Nagorno- Karabakh peace talks
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:07

 As long as Azerbaijan continues to be non-constructive, there will be no progress in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks, Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan told journalists on Thursday, when asked to comment on the Paris meeting of the Armenian and Azeri presidents.  

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Till Dec 31 2014 Ameriabank will offer 1% bonus for mortgage loan transferred from another bank
 Thursday, October 30 2014 16:05

 Till Dec 31 2014 Ameriabank will offer a 1% bonus for a mortgage loan transferred from another bank. 

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AmCham elects Tigran Jrbashyan as its President
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:12

 On October 28, 2014, American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham) held its consecutive Annual General Meeting in Armenia Marriott Hotel. 

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Owner of Old Erivan Holding: From moral point of view, my letter to the President is the last step in my fight against Unibank
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:10

The open letter I have addressed to President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan is the last step in my struggle against Unibank's illegality. I hope that the President is not aware of this case and my letter will help me to call the bank to order, Director General of Old Erivan Holding Manvel Ter-Arakelyan told journalists on Thursday.

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Expert: Oligarchs and corruption are an even bigger threat for Armenia's national security than Turkey and Azerbaijan combined
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:08

Oligarchs and corruption are an even bigger threat for Armenia's national security than Turkey and Azerbaijan combined, Director of the Regional Studies Center Richard Giragosian said during debates in the Caucasus Center on Thursday.

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Gevorg Kostanyan: The Shant Harutyunyan case is not politically charged
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:05

 The Shant Harutyunyan case is not politically charged, Armenia's Prosecutor General Gevorg Kostanyan told journalists on Thursday. 

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ProCredit Bank reopens renovated Artashat branch
 Thursday, October 30 2014 15:02

 ProCredit Bank has reopened its renovated Artashat branch (Artashat, 23 Ogostosi St.  21/2).

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Sharmazanov: In today's interview Gagik Tsarukyan repeated its speech at Oct 24 rally but in an easily defined form
 Thursday, October 30 2014 13:24

In his today's interview, Leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) Gagik Tsarukyan has actually repeated his speech made at the October 24 rally, but this time he has done it in an easily defined form, Vice Speaker of Armenian Parliament, Spokesman for the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Eduard Sharmazanov told ArmInfo's correspondent.  

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Nikolay Ryzhkov: Nagorno-Karabakh may join EAEU after its final status is determined
 Thursday, October 30 2014 13:15

Russian Co-Chair of the Armenian-Russian Interparliamentary Commission Nikolay Ryzhkov is not inclined to draw any parallels between the NKR and Crimea in the light of accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).  

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Prices for meat products may grow in Armenia
 Thursday, October 30 2014 13:14

 Armenian government has been tightening requirements to the buffalo meat import from India. At the same time, it worries about the expected growth of prices for the meat products.

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Ardshininvestbank reopens its new and reconstructed Shengavit Branch
 Thursday, October 30 2014 13:13

 Reopening of the modern, reconstructed and convenient "Shengavit" branch of "Ardshininvestbank" CJSC took place on 29th of October 2014 at Yerevan, 32 Garegin Njdeh  street, Yerevan.  

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