‘Social’ Archives
Volcanic ash does not disrupt flights from Armenia
The thick plume of volcanic ash emanating from Iceland continues to frustrate Europe's air communication. Nevertheless, the flights from Armenia are not disrupted. Erik Gyulazyan, Head of the International Relations Department of Bmi (British Midland International) Company, and Nana Avetisova, [...]
In Tiny Armenia, Thinking Man’s Sport is King and Grandmasters Are Stars
Yerevan, Armenia. With matches dissected on the nightly news, its masters treated as sports stars and victories celebrated like national holidays, chess is the king of games in Armenia. Tiny, isolated and impoverished, ex-Soviet Armenia has emerged as a superpower in the chess world, storming [...]
Armenians, Turks to restore Ani ruins
Armenian and Turkish experts will restore the historical bridge between two countries that connects Ani ruins and Surb Khach (Holy Cross) Armenian Church on Akhtamar Island. The restoration projects are being accelerated, Hurriyet Daily News & Economic Review reports. “We can collaborate [...]
Yerevan-London flights conducted as scheduled
To date Yerevan-London-Yerevan flights are conducted according to timetable, as ash cloud covered only a part of Scotland and Northern Ireland, representative of British Midland International Yerevan office Erik Gyulazyan told. He assured there is no ground for concern, as Heathrow airport [...]
Kim Kardashian looking to confront President Obama about Armenian Genocide denial (VIDEO)
She may be known best for her role on the hit reality series, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, but Kim Kardashian is trying to branch out as an activist for Armenian rights. The young socialite has received a significant amount of criticism for her controversial party plans on the anniversary of [...]
RA Police Chief expresses apology
RA Police Chief Alik Sargsian today apologized for disseminating disinformation on the death of 24-year old Vahan Khalafian, who sustained a fatal injury while in the custody of the Charentsavan police station on April 13. Mr.Sargsian, who earlier denied allegations that Khalafian was [...]
70 Armenian servicemen left for Moscow
On April 30, a regiment of 70 Armenian servicemen left for Moscow for participation in the parade dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Great Patriotic War, RA Defense Ministry Press Secretary Seyran Shahsuvaryan informed. According to him, RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan and war veterans will [...]
Turkish young people protest against burning of Turkish flag
A group of nationalist young people in Turkey expressed their protest against the burning of the Turkish national flag in Yerevan. They called for solidarity and .laid flowers at the Armenian cemetery Şişli in Istanbul. Members of the Turkish National Student Union (Milli Türk Talebe Birliği [...]
Turkish Parliament to study Dink’s assassination
Turkish ruling Justice and Development Party presented a proposal for the investigation of “Agos” weekly chef editor Hrant Dink’s assassination. If the draft is approved by the ruling party, Turkish Parliament will initiate the investigation of Hrant Dink’s assassination, committed on [...]
Visa regime between Georgia and EU relaxed
Today European Commission put forward an initiative on relaxation of EU-Georgia visa requirements. Agreement draft was drawn up following the recent talks between Georgia and EU. According to the settlement, the ease of visa issuance for Georgian citizens traveling to EU states is planned. In [...]