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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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Armenian Ambassador to Ukraine Andranik Manukyan resigns

Armenia tycoon MP’s bodyguard is released on bail Israel deputy FM: Armenian people’s tragedy has never been questioned Armenia police chief not ruling out new startling discoveries Kalashnikov rifles’ new series to be manufactured in Armenia Armenian minister on transitional justice: We will use experience of other countries

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Newspaper: Armenia PM is forced to seek ex-ruling party’s help

Armenia tycoon MP’s bodyguard is released on bail Kalashnikov rifles’ new series to be manufactured in Armenia Armenia police chief not ruling out new startling discoveries Azerbaijan bans German MP from Merkel's party from entering the country because of visit to Karabakh Armenian Police Chief: Illegal street vending is unacceptable

«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 Beer festival in Yerevan Police, passers-by save man attempting to jump from bridge in US

Justice ministry: Armenia improved positions in anticorruption

According to recent assessments by international anticorruption organizations…

Road accidents in Georgia with participation of Armenians - no one is detained yet

All citizens of Armenia were injured as a result of the incident...

Arsen Ayvazyan appointed head of department on struggle against organized crime

Arsen Ayvazyan has been appointed head of general department on struggle...

Armenia amended Electoral Code to be adopted in September or early October

We have entered the phase of finalizing the concept for the Electoral Code, said the secretary of the Electoral Legislation Reform Commission…

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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Hoa-Binh Adjemian: EU cooperation offers a lot of potential for Armenia

Armenia can be as close as possible to the EU…

NEWS.am breaking news in a video: 21.08.2018 SIS does not comment on Nikol Pashinyan's statement on March 1 case Police staff chief: Crime rate grows by 12.3 percent in Armenia Azerbaijan bans German MP from Merkel's party from entering the country because of visit to Karabakh

Special Investigation Service explains why only today it announced about searches at Robert Kocharyan's house

Heritage to endorse nomination of Raffi Hovannisian Heavy rains create emergency situation in Armenia’s Armavir Province Senor Hasratyan: Adversary intensifies propaganda Armenia ex-PM’s driver faces criminal charge

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Politics

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Armenia, Russia MODs to discuss legal support to cooperation

They will meet in Moscow, from Tuesday to Thursday…

Azerbaijan bans German MP from Merkel's party from entering the country because of visit to Karabakh Former CIA director threatens to sue Trump Muslim couple denied Swiss citizenship over handshake refusal Peskov: Putin, Merkel discuss Ukraine, Nord Stream-2 at 'serious, detailed' talks Armenian FM: Kofi Annan’s contribution to genocide prevention is invaluable

Economics

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Armenian government to improve small aviation industry in Armenia

The officials got informed about the services of Gyumri-Moscow flights by Russia's Pobeda Airlines…

Iran, Armenia agree to produce agriculture machinery Armenian government negotiating with PayPal Iran to export electricity to Russia via Armenia and Azerbaijan Armenia tour operators not happy with 2018 tourist flow indicators Armenia official instructs China company to accelerate North-South Road Corridor construction

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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3 injured in Yerevan car accident

The injured were hospitalized, while the drivers were checked for a state of intoxication…

Father and son stabbed in Armenia’s Garni village Indonesian island hit by 6.3-magnitude tremor Some Armenia citizens injured in Georgia road accident are in critical condition Armenia Police discover sizeable robbery from ATMs Several injured in Armenia road accident

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

MTV VMAs 2018 Complete Winners List

MTV VMAs 2018 Complete Winners List

The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards took over New York's Radio City Music Hall on Monday...

Nicki Minaj to blame Kylie Jenner and her daughter Stormi for Travis Scott's victory over her on the charts Yerevan Beer Fest 2018 (photo/video) Beer Festival in Yerevan. Life Stream from Swan Lake Kylie Jenner looks stunning with Armenian flag gown in Vogue Australia‘s September issue

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

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Armenia PM is forced to seek ex-ruling party’s help

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

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