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Yerevan city council snap election to be held on September 23

Two members of Sasna Tsrer armed group released

Angela Merkel to visit Armenia next week

Karabakh army: Azerbaijan's infiltration attempt prevented

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Senor Hasratyan: Adversary intensifies propaganda

Major car accident in Armenia’s Kotayk

Mkhitaryan scores, but Arsenal lose at Chelsea

Yerevan Beer Fest 2018 (photo/video) Armenian National Congress not to participate in Yerevan elections UNESCO: Dialect of Hamshen Armenians endangered in Turkey

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Senor Hasratyan: Adversary intensifies propaganda

Major car accident in Armenia’s Kotayk Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal Peskov: Putin, Merkel discuss Ukraine, Nord Stream-2 at 'serious, detailed' talks U.S. government trying to force Facebook to break encryption Iran to unveil new fighter jet on August 22

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

«Ghost» walks through traffic in Philippines Woman dumps small dog in trash bin Drone helps save drowning woman’s life in Spain Parents encourage six year old daughter to drive Motorway bridge collapses in Genoa

First shift of Armenia police forces to head for Tavush to defend combat positions

The Police Chief held consultation with the command staff of police forces, and the latter’s first shift heading to the province…

Davit Harutyunyan: PM's subtextual threats against judges raise concern

Here the Supreme Judicial Council takes the role...

Former UN chief Kofi Annan dies at 80

He was a co-recipient of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize...

Ancient Armenian church in India is transformed into club

In post-Independence India, it came to be known as the Ladies’ Club…

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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Yerevan city council snap election to be held on September 23

This was decided at Saturday’s meeting of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia…

Karabakh MOD: Azerbaijan violated ceasefire 170 times in passing week Nikol Pashinyan highlights Constitutional changes OPIC Vice President: Future of US-Armenian economic cooperation is great

Kylie Jenner looks stunning with Armenian flag gown in Vogue Australia‘s September issue

Rally starts at Republic Square

Pashinyan called a rally to mark 100 days since he is in office...

Two members of Sasna Tsrer armed group released March headed by Armenian PM starts on Artsakh Avenue Karabakh army: Azerbaijan's infiltration attempt prevented Guinea citizen ilegally crossed Armenia-Turkey border

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BMW patents bottom-filling champagne glasses

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Drone helps save drowning woman’s life in Spain

Three-story house slides down a hillside during landslide in India

Bus driver suffers fatal illness, but still manages to save all passengers

Videos

Beer festival in Yerevan

Pyatigorsk to check out a video where women are drying their clothes over the Eternal Flame

Referee endorses goal even though ball goes from side of goal

Shocking moment a stolen car rams a police vehicle in Queensland

Woman dumps small dog in trash bin

Police, passers-by save man attempting to jump from bridge in US

Politics

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Peskov: Putin, Merkel discuss Ukraine, Nord Stream-2 at 'serious, detailed' talks

Putin confirmed our interest in cooperation of this kind...

Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal Armenian FM: Kofi Annan’s contribution to genocide prevention is invaluable White House condemns Turkey's tariffs on US imports Grant Thornton calls on US Treasury to negotiate new US-Armenia tax treaty US not going to impose direct sanctions against Russia’s Aeroflot

Economics

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Armenian government negotiating with PayPal

PayPal currently offers “Send Only” functionality in Armenia...

Iran to export electricity to Russia via Armenia and Azerbaijan National venture fund to be created in Armenia 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

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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Indonesian island hit by 6.3-magnitude tremor

Armenia Police discover sizeable robbery from ATMs Several injured in Armenia road accident Car crashes into utility pole, young female passenger dies on the spot Elderly man dies in hospital after being hit by truck in Yerevan Armenian citizen illegally crossed border from Iran to Artsakh

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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Tesla ex-security employee alleges spying at Gigafactory

He also accused the company of hiding information from investors…

Hyundai NEXO fuel cell crossover revealed at CES 2018 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

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

Yerevan Beer Fest 2018 (photo/video)

Yerevan Beer Fest 2018 (photo/video)

Today the center of Yerevan was helding the annual Beer Festival, which took place nearby Swan Lake...

Beer Festival in Yerevan. Life Stream from Swan Lake Kylie Jenner looks stunning with Armenian flag gown in Vogue Australia‘s September issue Nicki Minaj stuns on cover of Vogue Arabia's September issue Kim Kardashian in Yeezy shoes debuts neon green locks

Medicine

Should you add more spice to your meal? Why another shake of Tabasco is good for your metabolism AND staying cool in a heat wave (and no, it doesn't destroy your taste buds)

Should you add more spice to your meal? Why another shake of Tabasco is good for your metabolism AND staying cool in a heat wave (and no, it doesn't destroy your taste buds)

Suddenly, your mouth feels hot and your tongue goes numb, you start sweating and your eyes begin to water....

Novel compounds turn old cells young again in promising new anti-aging research Man incredibly lucky to be alive after surviving rare and bizarre 'internal decapitation' 33 patients have died on US surgical tables in just 5 years Anti-aging research is series focus

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 citizens “taste” first-hand consequences of overload at Georgia-Russia highway

Law enforcers search apartment of ex-PM’s daughter

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

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