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August 16

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Unknown person threatens to blow up Armenia's "Silachi" hotel

Man threatens to blow up Armenia Ministry of Health

Activists burst into hall of Armenia 2nd President’s press conference (PHOTOS)

Robert Kocharyan is released

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Armenia State Revenue Committee chief: Operation at South Caucasus Railway is confidential information

PM: Is electoral commission technically and psychologically ready to hold Yerevan elections? Unknown person threatens to blow up Armenia's "Silachi" hotel

FIFA: Armenia world ranking unchanged

Young Syrian Armenian refugee invents renewable energy device for aircrafts

Armenia PM: Our government has fulfilled the main task within 100 days

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Man threatens to blow up Armenia Ministry of Health

PM to represent Armenia in CSTO Person who reported bomb at Armenia government building identified Armenia judge accused of receiving bribe to be released on bail Body of Azerbaijani citizen taken from neutral zone Armenian army rear detachment commander dismissed

Snow falls in Georgia

iPhone explosion captured by camera «Ghost» walks through traffic in Philippines «Hairy monster» encountered on shores of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Video shows camel trapped inside car Parents encourage six year old daughter to drive

Armenian army rear detachment commander dismissed

Norayr Yolchyan was relieved of his duties...

Armenia has new ambassador to Belarus

Oleg Yesayan has been recalled from this position…

Legal defender: CSTO chief is Armenia citizen

The attorney commented on the reports that Yuri Khachaturov is a Russian national...

PM to represent Armenia in CSTO

The Permanent Council considered the draft agenda of the joint meeting…

Special projects

Armenian News-NEWS.am presents new project ahead of FIFA World Cup

Information-Analytic Agency Armenian News-NEWS.am presents a new project...

In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (VI) In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (V) In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (IV) In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (II) Dashtadem: Excavations of unique medieval Armenian fortress continue (PHOTOS) Necropolis Teishebaini: mysteries are not yet revealed Specialist: Areni cave is the God’s gift to Armenian archaeologists Specialist: Archaeology is a promising and commercially beneficial area in Armenia Aknashen: First permanent settlements of Ararat valley (shots from drone)

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Bombs in Armenia's "Silachi" hotel not found

Nothing dangerous was found...

Body of Azerbaijani citizen taken from neutral zone Armenia President condoles with Italy colleague US dollars set on fire in Azerbaijan LGBT community representatives invade police station in Yerevan

2nd president's office on ruined media conference: It is nothing but brutal pressure on dissent

Kocahryan had to make key political statements and to give answers to numerous questions...

NEWS.am breaking news in a video: 15.08.2018 Armenia PM: Every penny stolen from people will be returned Yerevan protesters call to terminate the powers of judge who freed Kocharyan Alarm about bomb at Armenia Government Building No.3 is false

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«Hairy monster» encountered on shores of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

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Motorway bridge collapses in Genoa

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Couple marry despite flooded church as heavy rains batter Philippines

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Car crashes into barrier outside UK parliament

«Ghost» walks through traffic in Philippines

Rescuers pull out people left under Genoa bridge debris

Zebra in US enters tourists’ car through window

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Politics

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Grant Thornton calls on US Treasury to negotiate new US-Armenia tax treaty

By eliminating the threat of double taxation we would remove an artificial barrier to American investment…

White House condemns Turkey's tariffs on US imports US not going to impose direct sanctions against Russia’s Aeroflot Lavrov to visit Turkey There will be no politically motivated persecution, Armenia police chief assures Expert: Iranian authorities might avoid severe economic crisis from US sanctions

Economics

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Iran to export electricity to Russia via Armenia and Azerbaijan

The energy ties with neighboring countries are considered as an advantage to Iran…

Armenia tour operators not happy with 2018 tourist flow indicators Armenia official instructs China company to accelerate North-South Road Corridor construction Armenia, Indonesia discuss tourism development Grigoryan visits China, discuses launching solar cells’ manufacturing in Armenia Ruble exchange rate against dollar exceeds 68 rubles

Analytics

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The Guardian: UK analysts consider measures against Russia as a weak response

The Kremlin will understand this as a very mild response. Putin is unlikely to be worried by this...

Chatham House analyst: Iranians will continue to play the same card in South Caucasus Turkologist: Germany will take specific steps towards Turkey Turkologist: Situation in Middle East smells of war Expert: U.S. attack against Syria may have indirect repercussions on South Caucasus Kauzlarich and Kramer: Azerbaijani election is a farce

Society

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Armenia Premier posts photo of soldier son serving in Karabakh

“My son gives military oath,” Pashinyan wrote on Facebook…

Travelblog presents new film about Armenia 7 objects in Armenia gain status of immovable heritage Tumo center to be opened in Paris Nature Protection Minister: Single-use plastic will be banned in Armenia Thorbjorn Jagland: Armenia improved access to minority language education

Innovations

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New Armenia PM: IT sector development is priority for government (PHOTOS)

Pashinyan delivered remarks at the official opening of the 18th forum of the Union of Information Technology Enterprises…

Armenian PM: High technologies expand horizons Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to leave Facebook Snowden: NSA worked to 'track down' bitcoin users Singapore tops average Internet connection speed rankings Sevan Startup Summit ends with 6 prize-winners

Incidents

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Car crashes into utility pole, young female passenger dies on the spot

The 29-year-old driver was hospitalized…

Elderly man dies in hospital after being hit by truck in Yerevan Armenian citizen illegally crossed border from Iran to Artsakh Woman dies during surgery at Yerevan hospital, criminal case launched Car hits tree in Armenia, driver dies in hospital 3 killed in Tehran gas explosion

Culture

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Armenian-Italian cultural heritage preservation center opens in Yerevan (PHOTOS)

The presidents of Armenia and Italy were on hand at the event…

Indian Court offers to demolish Taj Mahal Yerevan to host Brazilian cinema nights Maurice Vassallo: My aim is to establish Armenian Cultural Centre in Malta (PHOTOS) Exhibition of Artsakh carpets opens in Stepanakert Berlin International Film Festival opens in Germany

Car World

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Hyundai NEXO fuel cell crossover revealed at CES 2018

In the company of the novelty described as a technological flagship...

Infiniti reveals first image of QX50 concept Tesla unveils luxury sports car Roadster BMW presents new roofless i8 model Expert: Armenia world No.1 in number of vehicles operating on compressed natural gas Skosa reveals new baby crossover

Sport

Barcelona Tennis Academy student: I will do everything so that a player from Armenia wins Grand
Slam tournaments (PHOTOS)

Barcelona Tennis Academy student: I will do everything so that a player from Armenia wins Grand Slam tournaments (PHOTOS)

NEWS.am Sport spoke with 21-year-old Armenian tennis star Mikayel Khachatryan…

Mourinho: I don’t want to miss England-Belgium clash World Cup: South Korea knock Germany out of playoffs Official: Julen Lopetegui appointed Real Madrid manager Henrikh Mkhitaryan: I want to be an Arsenal legend!

Style

Street Style in Yerevan (photos)

Street Style in Yerevan (photos)

We continue our walks in the center of Yerevan during which we represent our street styles with Armenian youth...

Angelina Jolie pulls out of Peter Pan and Alice In Wonderland prequel Come Away Kim Kardashian calles Younes liar after Kourtney split boyfriend Taraz Fest 2018 held in Yerevan Yerevan Taraz Fest 2018: Live stream from Northern Avenue

Medicine

Broadband internet causes sleep deprivation, a new study finds

Broadband internet causes sleep deprivation, a new study finds

Individuals with DSL access tend to sleep 25 minutes less than their counterparts without DSL Internet...

Hookah smoking raises cardiovascular risk comparable to traditional cigarette smoking Fear of litigation a key influence on caesarean section rates New research shows most human pregnancies end in miscarriage The boy returned to normal after he removed part of the brain

Vera & Football

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He has his own farm in Argentina, where he raises cows...

Gabriel Batistuta speaks about Armenia, Vardavar holiday, game of Russian national team and best football players of all

The match will take place on July 8...

World Cup winner, Brazil defender Roberto Carlos to arrive in Yerevan

Legendary Xavi speaks about Armenian wine, Messi and his dreams

Famous Portuguese player interviewed by Armenian News-NEWS.am...

Nuno Gomes: This Portugal team is stronger than the one during Euro 2016

Gianni Infantino did not dismiss the respective media reports…

FIFA boss has Armenian roots?

The match is set for July 8...

Arthur Soghomonyan: World football stars will come to Armenia

There are still so much things to do to improve referee skills...

Massimo Busacca about his Armenia trip, modern football and video assistant referee system

Armenian fans from FAF movement were at the stadium to support their team...

Armenia football squad’s training in Bucharest

For the 2018 World Cup qualifying match against Romania...

Armenia’s national squad arrive in Bucharest

Aleksei Yeryomenko has taken helm at this football club…

Yerevan’s Pyunik has new manager

Although Portugal is closer to Russia than Chile...

Chile fans ''invade'' Russia's Kazan (PHOTOS)

In May, the issue on that sportsmen from EAEU countries will not be considered as foreign players in Russian championships was actively discussed...

Mutko: There is noting to say about amendments to law on foreign players

All

Armenia PM aide to be appointed ambassador to US

Numerous ambassadors to be recalled to Armenia in fall

Russia does not permit Armenia law enforcers to detain ex-defense minister

Armenia ex-officials linked to March 2008 tragedy are on embassies’ “blacklists”

Armenia 3rd President returns to Yerevan, heads to Karabakh

Armenia President, parliament speaker are pushed to background

What does jailed Armenia MP do in his cell?

Pre-velvet revolution criminal cases meet impasse in Armenia

CSTO chief’s former staff member joins Armenia new ruling party

Armenia first deputy PM on Lavrov statement

It is decided when Armenia snap parliamentary election will be held

Armenia law enforcers take second President by surprise

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