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Armenia`s premier COVID-positive
Armenian FM visits University of Luxembourg
1,931 new COVID cases in Armenia
RA presidential staff issues statement on article by Hetq.am news website
The President of Turkmenistan took part in the high-level meeting "China - Central Asia"
RA Armed Forces replenished with new helicopters
Transparency International: Armenia is ahead of its EAEU partners in the Corruption Perception Index
Deputy Minister of Education: After graduating from school in Armenia, schoolchildren can realize their abilities by a maximum of 57%.
Rumors about possible withdrawal of the Russian base from Gyumri are currently unfounded: MP from Civil Contract
NSS of Armenia to check publication on foreign citizenship of Armen Sarkissian
Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression: Cases of physical violence against the media have tripled in 2021
Political scientist: The tense international situation around Ukraine allows Armenia to gain time for the process of clarifying its borders with Azerbaijan
Moscow`s goal is its military presence in all South Caucasus states - Giro Manoyan
Opposition parliamentary factions to discuss presidential candudate
1,332 news COVID cases in Armenia
Ameriabank. The Largest Taxpayer among Armenian Banks According to the Results of Year 2021
Not a single shot fired in Armenia in 2018 - premier
Armenian FM to visit Luxembourg
Armenia could take part in diplomatic forum in Turkey - premier
A telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister for External Affairs of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
A telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Pashinyan is against returning to presidential or semi-presidential form of government
Pashinyan: It is impossible to develop an export-oriented economy with closed borders
Nikol Pashinyan considers Ilham Aliyev`s public threats to be "mirror reflection" of Armenia`s statements
Nikol Pashinyan on proposals submitted to Baku to de-escalate situation on border
Pashinyan: We have formulated a package of proposals, but the copyright does not belong to us
Pashinyan: Authorities should make decisions that will allow the establishment of "political harmony" between the President, the National Assembly and the Government
NA ruling faction candidate elected new Human Rights Defendern of Armenia
Ministry of Health: The process of identifying the bodies of servicemen is completed
Toivo Klaar: EU considers new areas of cooperation with Armenia
Azerbaijani Defense Minister to visit Iran
Vardan Toghanyan, who is completing his mission as Ambassador of Armenia to Russia, made appeal
Toivo Klaar: If necessary, the EU is ready to assist in the issue of delimitation and demarcation of the borders of Armenia and Azerbaijan
YLC of Australia recognizes Republic of Artsakh, Armenian Assyrian, Greek Genocides
EU fully supports normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey
Armenia`s ex-minister of defense to remain under arrest
President`s resignation attempt to prevent domestic and foreign political processes - Stepan Danielyan
Georgia could act as transit country for Armenia`s integration into NATO - Amiran Khevtsuriani
819,841 Armenian residents completely vaccinated against COVID
814 new COVID cases in Armenia
Armenian president can withdraw his resignation within week
Armenia Parliament receives President Armen Sarkissian`s resignation
Daily statistics of coronavirus in Armenia crossed mark of 900 cases
Pashinyan, Putin discuss issues related to delimitation and demarcation of Armenian-Azerbaijani border
The Armenian authorities are conducting a total attack against the media - UJA
ARF Swedish Committee: Normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is not a monopoly of the RA government
French Embassy in Armenia commented on visit of EU representatives and French Presidency of the Council of the European Union to Yerevan
Forecast: An equal withdrawal of troops will end in a new war rather than peace
Constitutional referendum means of satisfying Turkey`s preconditions - Suren Sargsyan
Moscow: Priority tasks today are the launch of the process of delimitation and demarcation of the Azerbaijani-Armenian border
German, Dutch companies to participate in Gagarin project in Armenia
Armenia continues to face excessive lengths of civil trials - Andrea Wiktorin
Kristine Grigoryan relieved of post of deputy minister of justice, nominated to post of Human Rights Defender
No COVID-caused deaths over last 24 hours
FBI raid on House Democrat`s home related to Azerbaijan probe, source says
Toivo Klaar arrives in Yerevan
Security Council: Armenia has not yet received a written response from Azerbaijan to the proposal to de- escalate the situation on the border
Zakharova: OSCE MG Co-Chairs submitted balanced, realistic proposals to Armenia and Azerbaijan on the agenda for further cooperation
Maria Zakharova on procedure for moving along Lachin corridor
Armenia, Cyprus discuss issues of cooperation in military-technical sector
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Talk of the day

Political scientist: The tense international situation around Ukraine allows Armenia to gain time for the process of clarifying its borders with Azerbaijan

Tuesday, January 25 2022 14:26

ArmInfo. The current rather tense international situation around Ukraine allows Armenia to postpone the process of delimitation and demarcation of borders with Azerbaijan, at least until a more favorable situation is formed for itself. Political scientist Robert Ghevondyan expressed a similar opinion to ArmInfo.

Ameriabank. The Largest Taxpayer among Armenian Banks According to the Results of Year 2021
ArmInfo.According to the data of January-December, 2021, Ameriabank is the largest taxpayer among Armenian banks. It paid taxes to the state budget for the total amount of AMD 8.9 bln (as of December 31, 2021).
Acba Bank Brings Apple Pay to Customers. A safer, more secure and private way to pay with iPhone and Apple Watch
ArmInfo.Acba Bank today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction. Customers simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and many more places. Customers can also use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make faster and more convenient purchases in apps or on the web in Safari without having to create accounts or repeatedly type in shipping and billing information. Apple Pay makes it easier to pay for food and grocery deliveries, online shopping, transportation, and parking, among other things. Apple Pay can also be used to make payments in apps on Apple Watch. Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. When customers use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store the payment information safely on the device. Apple Pay is easy to set up. On iPhone, simply open the Wallet app, tap +, and follow the steps to add Acba bank’s credit or debit cards. Once a customer adds a card to iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, they can start using Apple Pay on that device right away. Customers will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by Acba bank’s cards. For more information on Apple Pay, visit: http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/ For more information on Acba Bank, please visit: https://www.acba.am/

Politics

Armenia`s premier COVID-positive

ArmInfo. Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been diagnosed with COVID.

RA presidential staff issues statement on article by Hetq.am news website

ArmInfo. The articles similar to the one posted by the Hetq.am news website are an attempt to distract public attention by means of a false agenda, reads a statement by the RA presidential staff.

RA Armed Forces replenished with new helicopters

Rumors about possible withdrawal of the Russian base from Gyumri are currently unfounded: MP from Civil Contract

Artsakh

Armen Grigoryan: There should be no restrictions on the status of Nagorno-Karabakh

ArmInfo. There should be no restrictions on the status of Nagorno-Karabakh. Head of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan stated this to journalists during a briefing.

Artsakh Ombudsman: Baku`s policy of propagating hatred against Armenians and encouraging massacres has a clear chronology

ArmInfo.32 years ago, on January 13-19, 1990 a systematic and mass massacre of the Armenian population was carried out in Baku with apparent permission and support of the Azerbaijani authorities. This is stated in the statement of the Artsakh Ombudsman's office. This is stated in the statement of the Artsakh Ombudsman's office. "Hundreds of Armenians were killed, dispossessed and hundreds of thousands of Armenians tortured during the week-long atrocities.

Artsakh FM considers start of new war in Karabakh conflict zone unlikely at this stage

David Babayan: Stepanakert maintains contacts with OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs through various platforms and waits for their visit to Artsakh.

Culture

Russian artist-restorer Nikolai Mikhailov is ready to provide expert assistance to Armenia in restoration of frescoes

ArmInfo. Russian artist-restorer of monumental painting Nikolai Mikhailov arrived in Armenia at the invitation of head of the Department for the Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia, Harutyun Vanyan.

"Hakobavank Revival" project has been launched at reArmenia platform

ArmInfo.On the reArmenia platform (reArmenia.com), "Hakobavank Revival" project has been launched to restore an Armenian monastery of the 5th-7th centuries. The project envisages raising funds for the restoration and preservation of monastery as a unique monument of the Armenian cultural heritage and the most ancient, historical and spiritual value of Artsakh. The monastery is located in the village of Kolatak in the Martakert region of the Republic of Artsakh.

World famous Hard Rock CafeR brand to open in Yerevan

Film about post-war life of Artsakh won award at Cannes Film Festival

International

Armenian FM visits University of Luxembourg

ArmInfo.On January 25, within the framework of the official visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Foreign Minister of Armenia accompanied by University's Rector St‚phane Pallage made a tour at the University of Luxembourg and got acquainted with the research and educational system of the institute. Minister Mirzoyan held a meeting with the University administration and faculty.

The President of Turkmenistan took part in the high-level meeting "China - Central Asia"

ArmInfo.On January 25, 2022, an online summit was held on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries of Central Asia and China, convened at the initiative of the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.

Armenian FM to visit Luxembourg

A telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister for External Affairs of the Republic of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Society

1,931 new COVID cases in Armenia

ArmInfo.A total of 7,721 COVID-19 tests have been carried out in Armenia over the last 24 hours, with 1,931 (25% of the tested residents) new COVID-19 cases confirmed.

Transparency International: Armenia is ahead of its EAEU partners in the Corruption Perception Index

ArmInfo. Armenia has improved its position in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index-CPI. Among the 180 countries included in the study, Armenia ranked 58th (together with Greece, Jordan and Namibia), with a corruption perception index of 49 points.

Deputy Minister of Education: After graduating from school in Armenia, schoolchildren can realize their abilities by a maximum of 57%.

1,332 news COVID cases in Armenia

Eco

Armenian scientists propose a new recipe to save Lake Sevan from bogging

ArmInfo.Armenian scientists propose a new recipe for saving Lake Sevan from bogging.

With the co-financing of the EU and the Ministry of Economic Cooperation of Germany ``Sevan Talks`` campaign is launched in the framework of EU4Sevan program

ArmInfo.With the co-financing of the European Union and the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany within the framework of the Environmental Protection of Lake Sevan (EU4Sevan) program, the campaign ''Sevan Talks'' is launched.

Releases from Sevan will increase to 75 million cubic meters: today the level of Lake Sevan is 4 cm lower than the indicator for the same period in 2020

Czech scientists will conduct another examination of level of pollution in Lori region of Armenia

Experts

Political scientist: The tense international situation around Ukraine allows Armenia to gain time for the process of clarifying its borders with Azerbaijan
Moscow`s goal is its military presence in all South Caucasus states - Giro Manoyan
President`s resignation attempt to prevent domestic and foreign political processes - Stepan Danielyan
Georgia could act as transit country for Armenia`s integration into NATO - Amiran Khevtsuriani
Forecast: An equal withdrawal of troops will end in a new war rather than peace
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Commented

Third President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan arrives in Artsakh
Boris Podoprigora: There are prerequisites for granting a special status to Karabakh
Lapshin: Israel`s Defense Ministry is now under enormous pressure to stop arms supplies to Baku
Petition was initiated in Israel demanding to stop sale of Israeli arms to Azerbaijan
Artsakh Defense Army: The enemy suffered 500 losses in manpower during today`s battles
Artsakh Defense Army divisions destroyed 12 enemy tanks
Serbian President: Our Brother and friend Armenians and Azerbaijanis will find strength to achieve peace
Hrachya Arzumanyan: This is an existential war for Armenia and the Armenian people
Paris: French authorities are doing everything possible to resume dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Yerevan called on the leader of Azerbaijan to soundly and without painful emotions perceive the situation in the zone of the Karabakh conflict
Robert Kocharyan spoke for the development of new approaches to regional security issues
Expert: Mnatsakanyan`s visit to Washington on the eve of the elections is the result of the absence of the agenda
Gagik Tsarukyan accused Nikol Pashinyan of having mental health disorder
Bright Armenia will nominate Arkady Khachatryan for the post of head of the parliamentary committee on financial, credit and budgetary affairs
Forecast: While Armenia and Artsakh are threatened with destruction, it is premature to talk about any document