LCO to restore two historical Armenian sites in summer

LCO to restore two historical Armenian sites in summer

April 12, 2011 - 10:19 AMT  18:16 GMT
The Land and Culture Organization will finalize the renovation of the 17th Century Sourp Astvatzatzin Church in Yeghvard.

Death toll in Minsk metro blast reaches 12

April 12, 2011 - 10:19 AMT  18:16 GMT
More than 120 people were injured when a bomb exploded as a train stood at the Oktyabrskaya metro station in the evening of April 11.
ANCA joins broad based human rights coalition

ANCA joins broad based human rights coalition

April 12, 2011 - 10:13 AMT  18:16 GMT
The ANCA joined human rights groups in saluting the ongoing efforts of the Congressional International Religious Freedom Caucus.
U.S. Congressmen to mark Armenian Genocide at annual Capitol Hill observance

U.S. Congressmen to mark Armenian Genocide at annual Capitol Hill observance

April 12, 2011 - 10:06 AMT  18:16 GMT
The annual event has attracted hundreds of U.S. legislators and served as an important venue for Armenian Americans.

Armenian Genocide to be commemorated in Bulgaria

April 12, 2011 - 09:30 AMT  18:16 GMT
On the initiative of the Armenian community of Bulgaria and Hay Dat office, commemorative events will be held throughout the country.

Armenian Greco-Roman wrestlers finish 3rd, freestyle wrestling team comes 11th at Dortmund 2011

April 9, 2011 - 20:54 AMT  18:16 GMT
Sports lovers were attentively following the development at the European Wrestling Championships in Dortmund, Germany, which brought together 686 wrestlers from 43 countries. Armenia was represented in all of 7 weight categories.
Armenian banks seem to display interest in agriculture

Armenian banks seem to display interest in agriculture

April 9, 2011 - 15:03 AMT  18:16 GMT
Agriculture seemed to be forgotten over the past years in Armenia and only in 2010, when unfavorable weather conditions resulted in a significant slump, the authorities came to senses and addressed the pressing problems.
Raffi Hovannisian - Don Quijote of Armenian politics

Raffi Hovannisian - Don Quijote of Armenian politics

April 2, 2011 - 18:39 AMT  18:16 GMT
The hunger strike of Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian came to be the most debated topic in Armenia over the past two weeks. The decision was negatively met both by the authorities and opposition, which was extremely aggressive.

Nowruz: Armenian youth more tolerant on Iranians inflow than older people

March 21, 2011 - 17:56 AMT  18:16 GMT
On March 21-28 the tourist inflow in Armenia will reach a record high, with over 20.000 Iranian tourists to arrive in Armenia for Nowruz (Muslim New Year) celebrations.
Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention

Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention

March 3, 2011 - 17:11 AMT  18:16 GMT
There are over 30 museums in Yerevan, most of them being under guardianship of the Armenian Ministry of Culture and National Academy of Sciences and almost all of them lacking funds and attention. Low salaries force employees quit.
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