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Nalbandian, Solana discuss Armenia-EU cooperation

Nalbandian, Solana discuss Armenia-EU cooperation

June 18, 2008 - 20:15 AMT  19:53 GMT
RA MFA: the Armenian authorities will continue strengthening democracy in the republic.
Armenia seeks genocide recognition to normalize relations with Turkey

Armenia seeks genocide recognition to normalize relations with Turkey

June 18, 2008 - 19:38 AMT  19:53 GMT
Nevertheless, the Armenian Government does not demand that the recognition be a precondition for opening the border and establishing bilateral ties.
Armenian rural resident killed at Armenia-Azeri border

Armenian rural resident killed at Armenia-Azeri border

June 18, 2008 - 18:51 AMT  19:53 GMT
Levon Petrosyan died on the way to hospital.
Azeris brought 500 suits against Armenia to European Court of Human Rights since 1992

Azeris brought 500 suits against Armenia to European Court of Human Rights since 1992

June 18, 2008 - 18:35 AMT  19:53 GMT
Legal proceedings were initiated on two suits. The Armenian government participates in the hearings as a third party.
Turkish human rights activist sentenced under article 301

Turkish human rights activist sentenced under article 301

June 18, 2008 - 17:48 AMT  19:53 GMT
On June 17, renowned Turkish human rights activist Ragip Zarakolu stood trial and was sentenced to prison term of six months under article 301.
Armenia leading CIS country in The Global Enabling Trade 2008

Armenia leading CIS country in The Global Enabling Trade 2008

June 18, 2008 - 17:43 AMT  19:53 GMT
Leading among the CIS countries, Armenia's economy ranks 61st in The Global Enabling Trade Report 2008, released by the World Economic Forum. Russia occupies the 103rd position, Azerbaijan is the 78th.
Sen. Obama urges Bush administration to change position on Armenian Genocide

Sen. Obama urges Bush administration to change position on Armenian Genocide

June 18, 2008 - 15:40 AMT  19:53 GMT
"I share your view that the United States must recognize the events of 1915 to 1923, carried out by the Ottoman Empire, as Genocide," Sen. Obama wrote in a letter to ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold confirmation hearing for U.S. Ambassador to Armenia nominee

Senate Foreign Relations Committee to hold confirmation hearing for U.S. Ambassador to Armenia nominee

June 18, 2008 - 15:37 AMT  19:53 GMT
The ANCA has spoken to Committee members about the value of carefully questioning Amb. Yovanovitch on the issues she will face as the U.S. envoy in Yerevan, among them the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Turkey and Azerbaijan's ongoing blockades of Armenia.
RA Defense Minister, RF General Staff Chief discuss united defense systems formation

RA Defense Minister, RF General Staff Chief discuss united defense systems formation

June 18, 2008 - 15:35 AMT  19:53 GMT
Seyran Ohanyan and Nikolay Makarov discussed military and technical cooperation and progress achieved in the field.
U.S. Congress opens hearing on Caucasus region today

U.S. Congress opens hearing on Caucasus region today

June 18, 2008 - 14:18 AMT  19:53 GMT
Chairman Howard Berman (D-CA) and his fellow Committee members will be focusing on a wide range of issues including the ongoing blockade of Armenia, U.S. policy on the Armenian Genocide.
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