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Published on September 20, 2012
NKR DELEGATION ARRIVES IN YEREVAN
STEPANAKERT. - An official delegation from the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), led by NKR President Bako Sahakyan, left for Armenia's capital city Yerevan on Thursday.
In Yerevan, the NKR delegation will attend the celebratory events devoted to the 21st anniversary of Armenia's Independence, Central Information Department of the Office of the NKR President informs.
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Headlines for September 20, 2012PHOBIA OF DEATH SPREAD AMONG ARMENIAN SOCIETY - PSYCHOLOGIST
YEREVAN. - Every fourth person in the Armenian society suffers a phobia and their number increases year by year, psychologist Samvel Khudoyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am. According to him, the fear of ...IRISH DANCES POPULAR AMONG ARMENIANS
Irish dancing is popular all over the world and among Armenians as well. The IrishCentral portal posted an interview with Armenian Lia Avetisyan, who loves in Munich and dances for the Tir na nOg Irish ...AZERI LOGIC - ASTRONAUT MAY WALK ON MOON BUT NOT ON KARABAKH LAND
The Armenian News-NEWS.am posts 'That is One Misstep for a Man' article posted in the Transmission blog of the Radio Liberty with some extractions. It looks like Charles Duke, who can walk on the moon, ...HUNGARIAN DIRECTOR CLAIMS HUNGARY SHOULD ASK APOLOGY FROM ARMENIA
The Armenian News-NEWS.am posts an article by Hungarian director Árpád Schilling, published on French Le Monde. In his article he turns to all honest Hungarians citizens calling them to ...ORGANIZERS OF TRAGIC YEREVAN CONCERT WERE CAUTIONED ABOUT DANGER - NEWSPAPER
YEREVAN. - It was clear from the very beginning that the court trial into the balloon explosion in Armenia's capital city Yerevan is a farce and an attempt to put the blame of one of Armenia's greatest ...WILL ARMENIAN MP BE ALLOWED ENTRY TO US? - NEWSPAPER
YEREVAN. - Will Armenian National Assembly (NA) and NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Chairman Vardan Ayvazyan be permitted to enter the United States, considering the fact that the US Southern ...ARMENIAN VILLAGE SCHOOL CLOSES DUE TO ABSENCE OF STUDENTS - NEWSPAPER
YEREVAN. - There are no students any more in the main school that functions in the Barepat village community of Armenia's Gegharkunik Region, Haykakan Zhamanak daily reports. "The school has suspended ...KIRK KERKORIAN 142ND IN FORBES RICHEST AMERICANS LIST
The richest Armenian in the world, Kirk Kerkorian is ranked 142nd in 400 Forbes Richest Americans list with net worth of $2.9 billion. "Casino tycoon Kirk Kerkorian celebrated his 95th birthday in June ...SAFAROV'S RELEASE IS PROTESTED IN SAINT PETERSBURG (PHOTO)
A demonstration was staged Monday in Saint Petersburg, Russia, during which the participants protested Ramil Safarov's extradition by Hungary and his being declared a hero in Azerbaijan. The rally ...TRIAL OF ARMY OFFICER, WHO TRIED TO DETONATE YEREVAN RESTAURANT, TO COMMENCE ON SEPTEMBER 25
YEREVAN. - The court hearing into the criminal lawsuit brought against Lieutenant Colonel Vardan Samvelyan, who had attempted to detonate Armenian capital city Yerevan's Harsnaqar Restaurant Complex, ...NKR DELEGATION ARRIVES IN YEREVAN
STEPANAKERT. - An official delegation from the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), led by NKR President Bako Sahakyan, left for Armenia's capital city Yerevan on Thursday. In Yerevan, the NKR delegation ...HUNGARIAN AUTHORITIES CONDUCTED DEAL WITH AZERBAIJAN'S RULING REGIME - KARABAKH PARLIAMENT FACTIONS
The Hungarian authorities have conducted a deal with the ruling regime in Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh Republic National Assembly's (NKR NA) Dashnaktsutyun, Democracy, and Motherland factions' joint statement ...ARMENIAN POLITICAL PARTY RECEIVES ANONYMOUS THREAT IN FRANCE
One day after the Armenians' demonstration Tuesday in front of the Azerbaijani embassy in Paris—and in protest against Ramil Safarov's extradition and subsequent pardon—a Social Democratic ...CSTO CLARIFIED THAT ONE COUNTRY MUST HELP ANOTHER IN DIFFICULT TIMES
YEREVAN. - No country alone can safeguard its security and it must have allies, Nagorno-Karabakh war hero, Major General Arkadi Ter-Tadevosyan stated during a press conference on Thursday. In his words, ...FORMER PREMIER'S OFFER UNBEARABLE EXPENSE FOR BUDGET - ARMENIAN FINANCE MINISTER
YEREVAN.- Former premier Hrant Bagratyan's offer to raise minimum wages from AMD 32,500 to 72,500 is unbearable expense for the budget, Finance Minister said. Minister Vache Gabrielyan said the government ...ARMENIA'S WEALTHY AND OLIGARCHS MUST SHARE WITH PEOPLE - FORMER PM
YEREVAN. - Additional funds are not necessary to double the minimum wage in Armenia, opposition Armenian National Congress MP and former PM Hrant Bagratyan—who had proposed a respective bill—said ...VICTIMS OF FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT IN ARMENIA'S VANADZOR ARE IDENTIFIED
YEREVAN. - It was informed Tuesday that a Mercedes had an accident on Armenia's Yerevan-Vanadzor Highway and, as a result, two men who were in the vehicle had died on the spot, whereas anther—who ...HERITAGE PARTY LEADER ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO RUN FOR ARMENIA'S PRESIDENCY
1YEREVAN.- The leader of Heritage Party Raffi Hovannisian announced his intention to run for Armenia's presidency. Hovannisian's statement was made on the eve of Armenia's Independence Day. Stressing that ...ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT'S DEPUTY CHAIR RECEIVES NKR MPS
YEREVAN. - Armenian National Assembly (NA) Deputy Speaker Eduard Sharmazanov on Thursday received Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR)—or Artsakh—NA Deputy Speaker Arthur Tovmasyan, and MPs Arpat ...FRENCH UNIVERSITY IN ARMENIA HAS NEW RECTOR
YEREVAN. - French Ambassador to Armenia Henri Reynaud introduced to Education and Science Minister Armen Ashotyan the French University in Armenia's newly appointed Rector Jean-Jacques Montois and the ...YEREVAN AIRPORT SUSPENDS ARMAVIA FLIGHTS
YEREVAN.- Zvartnots international airport suspended the flights of Armavia air company on Thursday. "Zvartnots will not serve the Armavia flights because of accommodated debts. Armavia has considerably ...ARMENIAN RESCUERS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATO TRAINING IN GEORGIA
YEREVAN. - A rescue squad from Armenia's Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) will head to Georgia on Saturday to take part in NATO's "Georgia 2012" training, during which a strong earthquake scenario ...ARMENIA TO PARTICIPATE IN JAPAN TOURISM FORUM
YEREVAN.- The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia (NCFA) will participate in "JATA" Tourism Forum in Tokyo held from September 20 to 23. The exhibition, organized by Japan Association of Travel ...INDEPENDENT ARMENIA IS ONE THING - OPPOSITION POLITICAL PARTY LEADER
YEREVAN. - September 21 is one of Armenian people's greatest celebrations. It still is erroneously called Independence, but, in reality, it is Self-Determination Day. Yet it still is one of the most important ...ARMENIA'S ECONOMIC ACTIVITY INDEX SURPASSES 8% - STATISTICS
YEREVAN. - Armenia's economic activity index grew by 8.3 percent in January-August 2012, as compared with the same time period last year, the National Statistical Service informs. And this is the highest ...DIASPORA MINISTRY SCREENS "MY ARMENIA" FILM
YEREVAN. - Armenia's Diaspora Ministry presented its movie, entitled "My Armenia," which is devoted to the anniversary of Armenia's independence. The film is a frank discussion with the Armenians who ...WE ARE OBLIGATED TO WITHSTAND AZERBAIJAN'S ANTI-ARMENIAN HYSTERIA - DEFENSE MINISTER
YEREVAN. - Along with the success, we also shall not forget that Armenia is obligated to withstand Azerbaijan's anti-Armenian hysteria, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan stated Thursday during the celebratory ...ARMENIAN CHURCH CONDEMNS ‘INNOCENCE OF MUSLIMS' FILM
ETCHMIADZIN.- Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin hosted a meeting of inter-church and theological council on Wednesday to discuss issues related to inter-church relations. The council issued a statement condemning ...UK, ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN WORST IN EUROPE FOR EMPLOYING FEMALE JUDGES
Armenia along with UK and Azerbaijan has the lowest ratio in terms of employing female professional judges. Slightly fewer than 23% of all judges in Armenia are women, and just 9% in Azerbaijan. According ...DOLLAR PARTIALLY "RECOVERS' IN ARMENIA
YEREVAN. - The American dollar finally stopped losing value against the Armenian dram (AMD) in Armenia's financial market. The US currency's average exchange rate against the dram comprised AMD 407.47/$1, ...ARMENIAN NATIONAL CARRIER FAILS TO REPAY DEBTS BECAUSE OF HOLIDAYS?
YEREVAN. - The Yerevan international airport Zvartnots suspended the flights of the Armenian national carrier Armavia on Thursday because of days off, including Monday. The company did not repay the debts ...ARMENIAN PRESIDENT HANDS OUT AWARDS
YEREVAN. - President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan awarded a group of representatives from scientific, educational, healthcare, economic, art and cultural fields, as well as Armed Forces and law enforcement ...ARMENIA AND ECUADOR TO LIFT VISA REQUIREMENTS
YEREVAN.- Armenia and Ecuador will lift visa requirements. During the Thursday session, the Armenian government approved the proposal to abolish visa requirements between the states. Earlier the sides ...ARMENIAN MINISTER MEETS WITH IAEA HEAD
Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan met with Yukiya Amano, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The meeting was held on the margins of the 56th ...ARMAVIA GIVEN TIME TO REPAY THE DEBT BECAUSE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY
YEREVAN.- Although Armavia air company did not repay the debt on Thursday, "Armenia" International Airports CJSC, taking into account the interests of its customers and the upcoming Independence Day, ...ARAM I ARRIVES IN ARMENIA
YEREVAN. - Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia arrived in Armenia on Thursday to participate in the session of the state committee coordinating events devoted to the 100th anniversary of the ...PROSPEROUS ARMENIA LEADER RELEASES STATEMENT PRIOR TO LOCAL ELECTIONS
YEREVAN. - Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) leader Gagik Tsarukyan's office released his statement in connection with Sunday's local elections in Armenia. "Armenia will have local self-governmental elections ...
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Today in Armenian history- 1827 Russian forces occupy Fort Sardarapat.
- 1854 The Battle of Alma in the Crimea.
- 1908 Birth of Catholicos Vazgen the First. He died in 1994.
- 1918 A British Army firing squad summarily murders the 26 Baku Commissars of the Baku Commune (including Stepan Shahoomyan) somewhere on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
- 1962 The Presidium of the USSR Supreme Soviet awards composer Avet Avetisyan the title of People's Artist of the USSR.
- 1990 The Azeri Turk attack on Martooni (Artsakh) is repulsed.
- 1992 Artsakh unsuccessfully petitions the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States and other countries for recognition of its independence.
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