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Contest announced in Armenia for vacancy in PACE committee
July 25, 2011 | 18:17 YEREVAN. - Head of Armenian delegation in PACE announces a contest for the vacancy in the European committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT).
Validating European Convention on CPT, Armenia can propose vacancy for the European committee for the Prevention of Torture.
According to the PACE procedure for the contests, PACE Secretary General will choose one candidate out of three represented by Armenia. Those who desire to participate in the contest should have higher education desirable of a doctor, a lawyer or a psychologist. The candidate should also know one of the official languages of PACE, English or French.
The deadline is August 19. Results will be available by September 5.
- Armenia’s flag raised in front of Strasbourg municipality
To mark Armenian chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers... - Armenian FM to visit Strasbourg
Nalbandian will assume the Chairmanship of the CoE Ministers’ Committee… - Armenian opposition asks supporters to be more active
Do not compare me with the heroes... - CoE observers call Yerevan elections “calm and technically well prepared”
Congress urges Armenian authorities to seize the opportunity of the Council of Europe Chairmanship to increase voters’ confidence... - Council of Europe Sec. Gen. concerned about new charges against Azerbaijani opposition leader
He called on the Azeri authorities to engage in dialogue with the international community...
14:54 - Armenian-Turkish relations discussed during Obama-Erdogan meeting – Turkish press
The Turkish PM also brought the Nagorno-Karabakh issue into the agenda…
14:42 - Parents of killed soldier decide to come back home
They planned to transport the body of their son to Yerevan...
14:25 -
Serj Tankian congratulates Dorians on getting into Eurovision finals 
The Dorians are the band who opened for us in Armenia a few years back...
13:39 - Strawberries will be grown in Armenia in winter
The country has favorable conditions to grow high-value berries in greenhouses…
13:37 -
If I play for Armenian national football team in future, I will adopt dual citizenship – Mikhail Markosov Several days after my interview with NEWS.am Sport, they called me from the Football Federation of Armenia…
13:03 - Raising natural gas prices in Armenia is not accidental – Free Democrats Party
Russia is attempting to apply pressure on Armenia for showing activeness in the Association Agreement with EU…
12:57 - Armenian Defense Minister and Police Chief heads to meeting with relatives of killed soldier
Angered relatives want to meet Defense Minister...
12:52 - Armenian FM held meetings in Strasbourg
Minister Nalbandian met with previous chairman of the Committee of Ministers...
12:28 - Car overturns on Armenian regional highway, driver dies
The passenger was hospitalized…
12:03 - Armenia registers progress in all main areas of Eastern Partnership road map - Nalbandian
EU representatives noted Armenia’s progress in talks...
11:56 -
I thank the players, club management, and my wife – Michel Der Zakarian The Armenian former international footballer’s club advanced to French Ligue 1…
11:25 - Exhibition on Armenia opens at Council of Europe
It is titled “Armenia: The Secret of Stones”…
10:33 - Armenian soldier dies – MOD
Private Ghudababashyan sustained an electric shock…
09:14 - Armenian government loses sense of reality? – newspaper
It is taking an extremely expensive loan to close an inexpensive and more convenient loan…
09:12 -
Armenia’s Aronian vs. Carlsen of Norway Norway Chess 2013…
08:12 - Consequences of Prosperous Armenia Party leader’s statement – newspaper
Prior to this statement, many of them were claiming that…
03:26 - Armenian wheat does not have stable classification – producer
It is more difficult to obtain a sufficient quality in Armenia than in Russia…
02:14 - Coca-Cola does not taste better with well-known Armenian water
We do not use water that is in its initial state…
01:52 - Farmers expect larger-than-life income from dried fruits – Armenian producer
We try to solely use local raw materials…
23:26 - Anti-tank mines found on highway in Armenia
Special Forces of the Center for Crisis Management of Shirak Regional Rescue Department left immediately to search the scene
20:38 - Russian military drivers to improve skills on Armenian mountains
Over 200 soldiers will take part in the trainings...
19:31 -
Norway Chess 2013: Levon Aronian draws with Veselin Topalov He has 4.5 points after eight rounds...
19:29 - Second complaint filed against Armenian MP
The issue will be discussed by the Committee on Ethics...
19:20 - Armenia is colonized - Pre-Parliament rally (PHOTO)
We need a new draft of a new country...
18:49 - Armenian lawmakers to discuss gas price during upcoming session
Hovik Abrahamyan informed about the debate on gas price scheduled for Monday...
18:36 - Azerbaijani television slams Sweden for bad organization of Eurovision
They were assigned to compare this contest with last year’s Eurovision...
18:17 -
Mkhitaryan will not leave Shakhtar - Lucescu Juventus must focus on other targets...
18:05 - Karabakh Presidents holds meeting to discuss building of new sport complex
President Sahakyan considered important the existence of such a facility in Stepanakert...
17:59 - Yerevan to host center of Polish language
A map of Poland published in the Armenian language will be presented...
17:22 - Armenian and Azerbaijani FMs meet with OSCE mediators
They discussed possible ways to advance the peace process…
17:14 -
Henrikh Mkhitaryan understands football – Ukrainian club ex-player The Armenian international has a good starting speed…
17:07 - Dollar on the rise again in Armenia
Its buying exchange rate is at AMD 416/$1 in most exchange offices…
17:00 -
Tony Iommi congratulates Dorians on entering Eurovision final Don’t forget, we need your help again on Saturday…
16:24 - Armenian government to subsidize imported, not consumed gas price
Russia’s assistance on the matter will become clear after the talks...
16:21 -
Marcos Pizzelli could move to another Russian club The respective talks are in progress...
16:09 - Armenian Defense Minister bids farewell to Switzerland’s outgoing ambassador
Ohanyan highly appreciated the ongoing cooperation in the sphere of defense…
15:46 -
Dynamo Moscow extends contract with Armenian national’s goalkeeper Berezovsky appeared in seven matches for Dynamo during this season...
15:46 - New Zealand ambassador hands credentials to Armenia’s President (PHOTO)
The potential for the development of cooperation is not fully implemented…
15:23 - Armenia’s flag raised in front of Strasbourg municipality
To mark Armenian chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers...
15:22 - Firefighters on duty near burned-out building in Yerevan
It took the Yerevan fire department 14.5 hours to put out the large fire...
14:48 - We have historic opportunity to participate in Azerbaijan’s presidential election – Assembly of Azerbaijan Armenians
Once we receive security guarantees, we will be prepared to travel to Baku…
14:41 - Talks on price of natural gas are internal affair of Armenia and Russia – US ambassador
Transparency in economy is very important in terms of fair competition…
14:34 -
Armenia’s Aronian vs. Topalov of Bulgaria Aronian and World Champion GM Viswanathan Anand (India) have 4 points...
14:28 - US Ambassador visited Coca-Cola factory in Armenia
The factory plans to produce 40 million liters of Coca-Cola this year...
14:26 - Minimum wage increase to affect small businesses – Armenian expert
The minimum wage may grow from AMD 10,000 to 45,000 starting from 1 July...
14:17 - Iran would be happy to supply more natural gas to Armenia – Union of Employers
At whose expense will the government subsidy be implemented?...
13:35 - Accession to Eurasian Economic Community will solve major problems – Communist Party of Armenia
We must realize that all world disasters were born in Europe…
13:06 - UN chief supports Russia’s initiative on holding conference on Syria
Ban Ki-moon met with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov...
13:02 - Coca-Cola not purchasing sugar from Armenian monopolist
The company does not have problems with Samvel Aleksanyan...
12:58 - Armenia passes Russia in Doing Business Report
Armenian PM received the head of the Russian state cadastre service…
12:53 - Armenian opposition members speaks on last three elections
For the most part, our expectations did not come true…
12:16 - Armenian Communists condemn resolution on Syria
Ruben Tovmasyan believes West’s actions on Syria are unacceptable...
12:02 - Armenian-ID-card-reading devices to be distributed at cost price
But they will be given to state authorities free of charge…
11:38 - UN Secretary-General issues message on International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
Draconian laws used to criminalize and punish LGBT people must be replaced by new laws...
11:33 -
Yura Movsisyan heads with Russian club to away game The Armenian international has recovered from his injury, but…
11:17 - Armenia’s Free Democrats Party denies news on joining ANM
There are no, have not been, and will not be such discussions…
10:50 -
Armenia’s Dorians to perform in 12th spot in Eurovision Final (VIDEO) On Saturday in Malmö, Sweden…
10:09 - Fire breaks out again in Armenian company
Plastic waste was burning in the second floor…
08:48 - Armenia’s Free Democrats Party to be dissolved? – newspaper
But the status of its one MP is doubtful…
08:01 - Prosperous Armenia Party is against government’s new program? – newspaper
The last time PAP was not in favor of it…
07:32 - Armenia to receive grant from Germany
For the Armenia-Georgia electricity transmission line…
01:19 - Azerbaijan prepares to try those who visit Karabakh
This is a primitive attempt to further intensify the blockade and to scare tourists…
01:04 - American law firm is selected legal adviser for issuance of Armenian Eurobonds
Top five law firms were sent a request to submit a proposal…
14:54 - Armenian-Turkish relations discussed during Obama-Erdogan meeting – Turkish press
The Turkish PM also brought the Nagorno-Karabakh issue into the agenda…
14:42 - Parents of killed soldier decide to come back home
They planned to transport the body of their son to Yerevan...
13:39 - Strawberries will be grown in Armenia in winter
The country has favorable conditions to grow high-value berries in greenhouses…
13:03 - Raising natural gas prices in Armenia is not accidental – Free Democrats Party
Russia is attempting to apply pressure on Armenia for showing activeness in the Association Agreement with EU…
12:57 - Armenian Defense Minister and Police Chief heads to meeting with relatives of killed soldier
Angered relatives want to meet Defense Minister...
12:52 - Armenian FM held meetings in Strasbourg
Minister Nalbandian met with previous chairman of the Committee of Ministers...
12:28 - Car overturns on Armenian regional highway, driver dies
The passenger was hospitalized…
12:03 - Armenia registers progress in all main areas of Eastern Partnership road map - Nalbandian
EU representatives noted Armenia’s progress in talks...
11:25 - Exhibition on Armenia opens at Council of Europe
It is titled “Armenia: The Secret of Stones”…
10:33 - Armenian soldier dies – MOD
Private Ghudababashyan sustained an electric shock…
09:14 - Armenian government loses sense of reality? – newspaper
It is taking an extremely expensive loan to close an inexpensive and more convenient loan…
08:12 - Consequences of Prosperous Armenia Party leader’s statement – newspaper
Prior to this statement, many of them were claiming that…
03:26 - Armenian wheat does not have stable classification – producer
It is more difficult to obtain a sufficient quality in Armenia than in Russia…
02:14 - Coca-Cola does not taste better with well-known Armenian water
We do not use water that is in its initial state…
01:52 - Farmers expect larger-than-life income from dried fruits – Armenian producer
We try to solely use local raw materials…
23:26 - Anti-tank mines found on highway in Armenia
Special Forces of the Center for Crisis Management of Shirak Regional Rescue Department left immediately to search the scene
20:38 - Russian military drivers to improve skills on Armenian mountains
Over 200 soldiers will take part in the trainings...
19:29 - Second complaint filed against Armenian MP
The issue will be discussed by the Committee on Ethics...
19:20 - Armenia is colonized - Pre-Parliament rally (PHOTO)
We need a new draft of a new country...
18:49 - Armenian lawmakers to discuss gas price during upcoming session
Hovik Abrahamyan informed about the debate on gas price scheduled for Monday...
18:36 - Azerbaijani television slams Sweden for bad organization of Eurovision
They were assigned to compare this contest with last year’s Eurovision...
18:05 - Karabakh Presidents holds meeting to discuss building of new sport complex
President Sahakyan considered important the existence of such a facility in Stepanakert...
17:59 - Yerevan to host center of Polish language
A map of Poland published in the Armenian language will be presented...
17:22 - Armenian and Azerbaijani FMs meet with OSCE mediators
They discussed possible ways to advance the peace process…
17:07 - Dollar on the rise again in Armenia
Its buying exchange rate is at AMD 416/$1 in most exchange offices…
16:24 - Armenian government to subsidize imported, not consumed gas price
Russia’s assistance on the matter will become clear after the talks...
16:09 - Armenian Defense Minister bids farewell to Switzerland’s outgoing ambassador
Ohanyan highly appreciated the ongoing cooperation in the sphere of defense…
15:46 - New Zealand ambassador hands credentials to Armenia’s President (PHOTO)
The potential for the development of cooperation is not fully implemented…
15:23 - Armenia’s flag raised in front of Strasbourg municipality
To mark Armenian chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers...
15:22 - Firefighters on duty near burned-out building in Yerevan
It took the Yerevan fire department 14.5 hours to put out the large fire...
14:48 - We have historic opportunity to participate in Azerbaijan’s presidential election – Assembly of Azerbaijan Armenians
Once we receive security guarantees, we will be prepared to travel to Baku…
14:41 - Talks on price of natural gas are internal affair of Armenia and Russia – US ambassador
Transparency in economy is very important in terms of fair competition…
14:28 - US Ambassador visited Coca-Cola factory in Armenia
The factory plans to produce 40 million liters of Coca-Cola this year...
14:26 - Minimum wage increase to affect small businesses – Armenian expert
The minimum wage may grow from AMD 10,000 to 45,000 starting from 1 July...
14:17 - Iran would be happy to supply more natural gas to Armenia – Union of Employers
At whose expense will the government subsidy be implemented?...
13:35 - Accession to Eurasian Economic Community will solve major problems – Communist Party of Armenia
We must realize that all world disasters were born in Europe…
13:06 - UN chief supports Russia’s initiative on holding conference on Syria
Ban Ki-moon met with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov...
13:02 - Coca-Cola not purchasing sugar from Armenian monopolist
The company does not have problems with Samvel Aleksanyan...
12:58 - Armenia passes Russia in Doing Business Report
Armenian PM received the head of the Russian state cadastre service…
12:53 - Armenian opposition members speaks on last three elections
For the most part, our expectations did not come true…
12:16 - Armenian Communists condemn resolution on Syria
Ruben Tovmasyan believes West’s actions on Syria are unacceptable...
12:02 - Armenian-ID-card-reading devices to be distributed at cost price
But they will be given to state authorities free of charge…
11:38 - UN Secretary-General issues message on International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
Draconian laws used to criminalize and punish LGBT people must be replaced by new laws...
11:17 - Armenia’s Free Democrats Party denies news on joining ANM
There are no, have not been, and will not be such discussions…
10:09 - Fire breaks out again in Armenian company
Plastic waste was burning in the second floor…
08:48 - Armenia’s Free Democrats Party to be dissolved? – newspaper
But the status of its one MP is doubtful…
08:01 - Prosperous Armenia Party is against government’s new program? – newspaper
The last time PAP was not in favor of it…
07:32 - Armenia to receive grant from Germany
For the Armenia-Georgia electricity transmission line…
01:19 - Azerbaijan prepares to try those who visit Karabakh
This is a primitive attempt to further intensify the blockade and to scare tourists…
01:04 - American law firm is selected legal adviser for issuance of Armenian Eurobonds
Top five law firms were sent a request to submit a proposal…
13:37 -
If I play for Armenian national football team in future, I will adopt dual citizenship – Mikhail Markosov Several days after my interview with NEWS.am Sport, they called me from the Football Federation of Armenia…
11:56 -
I thank the players, club management, and my wife – Michel Der Zakarian The Armenian former international footballer’s club advanced to French Ligue 1…
09:12 -
Armenia’s Aronian vs. Carlsen of Norway Norway Chess 2013…
19:31 -
Norway Chess 2013: Levon Aronian draws with Veselin Topalov He has 4.5 points after eight rounds...
18:17 -
Mkhitaryan will not leave Shakhtar - Lucescu Juventus must focus on other targets...
17:14 -
Henrikh Mkhitaryan understands football – Ukrainian club ex-player The Armenian international has a good starting speed…
16:21 -
Marcos Pizzelli could move to another Russian club The respective talks are in progress...
15:46 -
Dynamo Moscow extends contract with Armenian national’s goalkeeper Berezovsky appeared in seven matches for Dynamo during this season...
14:34 -
Armenia’s Aronian vs. Topalov of Bulgaria Aronian and World Champion GM Viswanathan Anand (India) have 4 points...
11:33 -
Yura Movsisyan heads with Russian club to away game The Armenian international has recovered from his injury, but…
18:22 -
David Beckham retires from football The player himself confirmed the announcement...
17:04 -
Yerevan to host First Armenian Transplant Games For Armenia’s residents that are living with transplanted organs…
15:14 -
Brazilian footballer could not score from one meter (VIDEO) The Copa Libertadores round-of-8 match…
12:34 -
Armenia’s 11 sambo wrestlers will head to Italy To compete in the European Championship…
19:22 -
Krasnodar FC manages says it will be difficult to play against Movsisyan Spartak Moscow will face FC Krasnodar in Round 29 of the Russian championship...
16:28 -
Mkhitaryan is the best in Ukrainian championship - Fernandinho Shakhtar player named three best players...
15:44 -
Yura Movsisyan 90 percent ready for next match - Spartak physician The expert noted that Movsisyan has no match practice...
09:30 -
Armenia’s Aronian vs. Wang Hao of China Norway Chess 2013…
19:35 -
Norway Chess 2013: Levon Aronian defeats Jon Ludvig Hammer Armenian GM has 3.5 points...
16:45 -
Henrikh Mkhitaryan about setting a record It was Tavriya that prevented Mkhitaryan’s former club Metallurg from winning the trophy...
16:24 -
Armenian U19 women handballers to head to Austria To take part in the European Championship qualifier…
16:11 -
Mkhitaryan’s record-breaking goal is among top 5 goals of last week’s Ukrainian league games (VIDEO) The Armenian international netted two goals for his club in the last match…
14:08 -
Armenian football great dies in France Arsen Chiligaryan was living in Grenoble in recent years…
12:25 -
Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not get lost in any European club – Ukrainian footballer It is difficult to say whether the Armenian international will remain at FC Shakhtar Donetsk…
10:25 -
Arthur Abraham poses with new Rolls Royce (PHOTOS) The Armenian boxer attended an auto show in Cologne, Germany…
09:30 -
Armenia’s Aronian vs. Hammer of Norway Norway Chess 2013…
19:26 -
Norway Chess 2013: Aronian draws with Radjabov They have 2.5 points each...
18:33 -
Yura Movsisyan’s nightmare FC Krasnodar presented a playful video featuring Spartak forward...
15:15 -
Tatev Abrahamian is bronze medalist USA Chess Championships in Saint Louis…
11:44 -
Levon Aronian to face Radjabov of Azerbaijan In Round 5 of the Norway Chess 2013 super tournament...
14:25 -
Serj Tankian congratulates Dorians on getting into Eurovision finals The Dorians are the band who opened for us in Armenia a few years back...
17:00 -
Tony Iommi congratulates Dorians on entering Eurovision final Don’t forget, we need your help again on Saturday…
10:50 -
Armenia’s Dorians to perform in 12th spot in Eurovision Final (VIDEO) On Saturday in Malmö, Sweden…
00:57 -
Armenia’s Dorians in Eurovision final VIDEO Dorians represents Armenia with the song Lonely Planet...
14:37 -
Armenian soprano to appear in “Aleko: The Gypsies” by Rachmaninoff In celebration of the 140th anniversary of composer Sergei Rachmaninoff...
20:20 -
«It is a true universal language...»: interview of Italian-French choreographer Clotilde Tiradritti with NEWS.am STYLE Name of the Italian-French choreographer Clotilde Tiradritti is widely known in the artistic world in Europe and beyond...
12:33 -
Russian band presents song about Armenia’s Lake Sevan (VIDEO) Sansara’s song has an Armenian sound and theme…
11:20 -
66th Cannes Film Festival opens on May 15 President of this year’s jury is Steven Spielberg...
13:49 -
Dorians band’s album available for free download Dorians will represent Armenia at Eurovision...
22:14 -
Armenian-Belgian singer: I want to set good example for future generations Interview with Belgian-Armenian R&B singer Keyoh...
14:48 -
Montserrat Caballe to perform in Yerevan The tickets will be put on sale starting from the next week...
10:24 -
Black Sabbath guitarist Toni Iommi asks his fans to vote for Dorians in Eurovision semi-final Toni Iommi is the co-writer of Lonely Planet song for Dorians...
16:13 -
Armenia’s Eurovision contestants address fans Dorians will perform in eleventh spot...
17:00 -
Armenia’s Eurovision 2013 representatives to have special guests at Denmark concert The Song Contest participants from Russia, Latvia, Finland, and Georgia…
13:19 -
Dorians band not in top ten of bookies’ favorites Denmark’s Emmelie de Forest top the list
00:01 -
Not sure what Homeland’s third season has in store for agent Galvez – interview with Hrach Titizian I never bothered to change my Armenian name or bend over backwards for the business...
16:06 -
Our aim is to convey message of our song - Armenia’s Eurovision contestant Gor Sujyan said their aim is not to make a show...
14:38 -
First controversial Armenian film’s premiere to be held soon (VIDEO) Judging from its trailer, “My Name is Viola” is intended for an audience over the age of eighteen…
14:36 -
Armenia’s Eurovision 2013 representatives to perform in Denmark In the run-up to the European song contest…
22:12 -
Sirusho speaks about her image and appearance - INTERVIEW NEWS.am STYLE’s exclusive interview with the renowned Armenian singer…
12:14 -
Irina Sheik for Beach Bunny Swimwear campaign Russian supermodel Irina Sheik has become the face of swimwear company...
00:01 -
I dreamed about living in Armenia but they never invited – interview of soprano Maria Guleghina World famous soprano told about her career in an interview with NEWS.am STYLE...
23:18 -
Stephanie Tency would love to visit Armenia some day - Interview with Miss Universe Nederland 2013 Stephanie tells about her modeling career, participation in beauty pageant and future plans...
13:53 -
Yanni will give two concerts in Armenia Armenian violinist Samvel Yervinyan likewise will perform during the event…
12:18 -
Kim Kardashian to auction her Hermes bags The proceeds will be donated to charity...
19:16 -
Kim Kardashian may give birth in France A 32-year-old reality star visited Paris last week...
14:18 -
ABBA men to compose anthem of Eurovision 2013 The Eurovision anthem will be the opening number...
13:56 -
Famous guitarist Lee Ritenour to perform in Armenia Grammy award winning musician has recorded over 40 albums...
16:13 -
Russian beauty poses in bikini action - PHOTO Russian supermodel Irina Shayk poses for Beach Bunny...
14:52 -
FEMEN movement inspires fashion designers The models are wearing Cartier and Faberge jewelry...
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