Armenian film director Suren Babayan dies aged 73

ArmInfo.The vast majority of respondents in Armenia positively assess the economic state of the Republic. This is evidenced by the results of the "Fog" survey  conducted by the MPG consulting company (Marketing Professional Group  - the exclusive representative of the International Association  GALLUP in Armenia).

ArmInfo. Only 52% of respondents in Armenia have a positive attitude towards Russia. This is evidenced by a survey conducted by VCIOM (Russian Public Opinion  Research Center)  on the topic: " The public opinion of the  population of the CIS countries regarding Russia's humanitarian aid  and contribution to the promotion of international development."

ArmInfo.In Armenia, only 28% of respondents heard about the programs and activities of Russia's humanitarian cooperation in the field of employment for the  first time. And 76% of respondents welcome such assistance. This is  evidenced by a survey conducted by VCIOM (Russian Public Opinion  Research Center)  on the topic: " The public opinion of the  population of the CIS countries regarding Russia's humanitarian aid  and contribution to the promotion of international development."

ArmInfo. GeoProMining Gold Company sponsored the cooperation between the Musical College  after Romanos Melikyan in Yerevan and the Specialized School of Arts in Ararat. The corresponding memorandum was signed by the parties on December 16, and on the same day a concert was held in the House of Culture of the city of Ararat, during which students of two schools shared their skills with the audience.

ArmInfo.The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching a five-year program to support the Armenian government to establish a more  impartial and independent justice system. The program is funded by  the US Agency for International Development and implemented by  Development Professionals, Inc.  

ArmInfo.A 1.9 magnitude earthquake hit the Armenia-Turkey border at 12:14am local time, 20 kilometers south of Yerevan, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

ArmInfo."GPM Gold" company gives priority to the issue of personnel training. Recently senior students of the Department of Chemistry of Yerevan State University and high school students from Ararat community paid visit to the company plant.

ArmInfo. We inform you that on December 1 of this year, at 13:11 local time, the connection with the private BeechCraft 95 type aircraft flying in the direction of  Yerevan Astrakhan was interrupted. This is stated in the message of  the Civil Aviation Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo. The vast majority of respondents in Armenia are convinced that in order to counter the Azerbaijani aggression, it is necessary to arm and give a worthy  rebuff, thereby protecting the state borders of the country. This is  evidenced by the results of the "Water wears away the stone" survey,  conducted by the MPG consulting company (Marketing Professional Group  - the exclusive representative of the International Association  GALLUP in Armenia).

ArmInfo.The vast majority of respondents in Armenia oppose granting the population of Artsakh the status of an ethnic minority within Azerbaijan. This is evidenced  by the results of the "Water wears away the stone" survey, conducted  by the MPG consulting company (Marketing Professional Group - the  exclusive representative of the International Association GALLUP in  Armenia).

ArmInfo.Almost half of the population of Armenia does not support any political force in the country. This is evidenced by the results of the "Water wears away  the stone" survey, conducted by the consulting company MPG (Marketing  Professional Group - the exclusive representative of the  International Association GALLUP in Armenia).

ArmInfo.Armenian citizens still rely on Russia for military- political assistance. This is  evidenced by the results of the survey "Water wears away the stone",  conducted by the MPG consulting company (Marketing Professional Group  - the exclusive representative of the International Association  GALLUP in Armenia).

ArmInfo. Legislation by Armenia's authorities will allow casinos to return to Yerevan. 

ArmInfo.As a result of the  global festival of science communication and art  Starmus VI, the leading universities of Armenia signed more than 10 memorandums,  established personal ties with world-famous scientists. Chief of  Staff to the Prime Minister of Armenia Arayik Harutyunyan stated this  during a press conference, summing up the results of the global  festival held in September.

ArmInfo. The Creative Armenia foundation has announced fundraising to support young Armenian artists. The fund is offering several opportunities for  artists to acquire necessary instruments and skills, including  funding, mentorships, industry connections, and promotion for  innovative artists of Armenian origin or international artists who  have a demonstrated interest in Armenian culture. 

ArmInfo.National Institute-Museum of Architecture after Alexander Tamanian hosted an opening ceremony of an exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary  of the Philanum (Union of Philatelists and Numismatists). The  exhibition has been organized with the sponsorship of the Ministry of  Hi-Tech Industry. ACBA Bank is the major partner.  

ArmInfo. Armenian chess player Mariam Mkrtchyan won the title of European champion ahead of schedule after winning the 8th round of the European U18 Championship in Antalya, Turkey. This was reported by the Ministry of Education,  Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo.The European University of Armenia held an official opening of the INOTEC European research laboratories. 

ArmInfo. Overworking is one of the major problems of Armenian courts, Judge Anna Pilosyan stated at the hearing organized by the Standing Committee on Human Rights. 

ArmInfo.. In Armenia, there is still a problem associated with selective abortions based on the sex of the child. This was stated on November 7 at a press conference  in Yerevan by coordinator of the Program to Combat Gender  Discrimination of the United Nations Population Fund Zaruhi Tonoyan.