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August 25

USD

475.99

EUR

526.4

RUB

7.25

ME-USD

0.13

Breaking news

Several injured as fire breaks out in Yerevan shopping center (photos)

Chief Advisors to Armenia PM dismissed

Armenia MOD: Armenian citizen currently in Azerbaijan

Kyrgyz ex-president Atambayev detained by security forces

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Firefighting continues at Yerevan shopping center

Fire at Armenia’s Mount Ara: Still 5 areas with smoke on Day 6 (PHOTOS) Yerevan mall fire contained at dawn 3 killed, 3 injured in Armenia road accident

6 injured in Yerevan shopping center fire

Environmental activists march in Yerevan to oppose operation of Amulsar gold mine

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Several injured as fire breaks out in Yerevan shopping center (photos)

Fire breaks out in Yerevan shopping center (PHOTOS) 6 injured in Yerevan shopping center fire Shopping mall owner: If fire egnines came earlier, this would not have happened 3 killed, 3 injured in Armenia road accident 1 dies, 1 injured in Yerevan road accident

Bison crushes into car of a Yellowstone National park visitor

Yerevan hosts presentation of Canadian institute's START-UP program

Several injured as fire breaks out in Yerevan shopping center (photos)

The owner of the shopping center Samvel Aleksanyan also arrived at the scene...

Victims of car crash in Krasnodar Krai were Armenian citizens

The car accident took place on August 23 at...

Karapet Chalyan beats Arsen Julfalakyan in match for pass to 2019 International Greco-Roman Wrestling Tournament

Vice-champion of the Second European Games, bronze medalist of the 2016 European Wrestling Championships Karapet Chalyan...

Pediatrician tips: What should children eat at school to improve their mental abilities?

Parents can make a sandwich with bread, boiled meat, and cheese…

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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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Former regional governor: Amulsar mine operation implies 25 explosions a day

“Besides the waters, there were other problems...

1 dies, 1 injured in Yerevan road accident Judge appointed over murder of Julietta Ghukasyan

Traumatologist speaks on danger of baby walkers Armenia's PM to Jermuk residents: We do not hear each other after certain moment

GeoProMining provides assistance to Children's Oncology Center (PHOTOS)

The company, together with the «City of Smile» Foundation organized a festive performance...

Interview with MFA spokesperson: Armenia’s foreign policy will be based on 3 principles Fire breaks out in Yerevan shopping center (PHOTOS) Armenian President repeals decree depriving Vagharshak Harutyunyan of military rank Armenia PM: Amulsar no longer mountain now too

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Bison crushes into car of a Yellowstone National park visitor

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Politics

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Armenian parliamentary delegation to visit US

“Parliamentary and governmental delegations from different countries visited Armenia...

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Economics

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Pashinyan urges women to set up micro enterprises

Pashinyan noted that he knows many cases where men do not allow their wives to engage in entrepreneurship...

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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 Armenia 2nd President: No indication that government adequately understands complexity of tasks facing country Expert: U.S. attack against Syria may have indirect repercussions on South Caucasus

Society

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UN: About 271 million people used drugs in 2017

"In 2017, an estimated 271 million people, or 5,5 per cent of the global population aged 15-64, had used drugs…

Armenia on list of countries hosting largest number of refugees from Syria CNN: Greenland loses over 2 billion of ice yesterday French embassy in Yerevan hosts seminar dedicated to tourism in France Yerevan fines Sanitek waste management company Photo exhibition on Irish High Crosses and Armenian khachkars opens in Dublin

Innovations

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Facebook offers 'millions' to media outlets to license content

The outlets pitched by Facebook on its news tab include Walt Disney Co.’s ABC News, Wall Street Journal parent Dow Jones…

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Incidents

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Man killed in explosion in Kotayk province

Rescuers, doctors and psychologists have been dispatched to the scene...

Earthquake hits Iran, also felt in Armenia Dead body found in Armenia One person dies on the spot after traffic accident in Armenia’s Kotayk Two people, including a child, killed in car accident on Yerevan-Gyumri highway Attorney General: Lowest murder rate recorded in Armenia last year

Culture

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Armenian PM and Nicolas Aznavour discuss creation of “Aznavour” Center in Yerevan

Nikol Pashinyan noted that the construction of the Center in Yerevan is the tribute of the Armenian people and Armenia...

Rabbit Roger and Pink Panther animator Richard Williams dies aged 86 Rolling Stones postpone tour of US and Canada over Mick Jagger illness Tallinn hosts concert dedicated to Komitas 150th anniversary 17th-century painting found in Paris boutique Disney to remake ‘Home Alone’

Car World

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Lexus LS 500 Inspiration series debuts

“On the inside, there's lots of bright white semi-aniline leather…

Tesla posts video of autopilot ride Norway sets record for sales of electric cars Russian Aurus limo presentation to be held in UAE Kia presents its largest SUV Ferrari 250 GTO recognized as work of art

Sport

Armenia’s Aronian wins St. Louis Rapid & Blitz tournament

Armenia’s Aronian wins St. Louis Rapid & Blitz tournament

This is his second time winning the competition…

UEFA Europa League: FC Ararat-Armenia makes it to fourth qualifying round Liverpool win UEFA Super Cup (PHOTOS) FIDE: Armenia’s Aronian returns to top 10 in world standings Arsenal win in US (PHOTOS)

Style

Kim Kardashian shares new sexy photos

Kim Kardashian shares new sexy photos

“Sometimes you need time to yourself…

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Medicine

Traumatologist speaks on danger of baby walkers

Traumatologist speaks on danger of baby walkers

The child is using baby walkers 2-3 months earlier, when the body is not ready for a vertical load…

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Armenia parliament majority faction on verge of breaking up over Amulsar issue

Why is Armenia Security Council silent on Amulsar gold mine matter?

Decision not to invite Gagik Tsarukyan to Kotayk Province economic forum was political?

Armenia Constitutional Court judges to reject authorities’ proposal

Fight against Istanbul Convention ratification expands geographical scope in Armenia

Armenia PM assures France President there will be no obstacle on Istanbul Convention matter

Major internal discontent brewing at Armenia MFA

Armenia PM-law enforcement agencies’ wiretapping conducted from CIS country?

Armenia emergency ministry employees submitting letters of resignation

Births decrease but deaths increase in Armenia

Few weeks remain until Armenia ratification of Istanbul Convention

Armenia considering introducing new insurance mechanism

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