Yerevan Perspectives Music Festival to open with The King's Singers ensemble performance

May 31, 2011 - 18:01 AMT  14:40 GMT
The celebrated ensemble will feature works of mediaeval and modern composers, as well as new renditions of The Beatles and Queen songs.

WHO: tobacco to kill nearly 6 million people in 2011

May 31, 2011 - 17:35 AMT  14:40 GMT
The World Health Organization describes tobacco as "one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced."
ANC mobilizes means of transport to help its supporters arrive in Yerevan

ANC mobilizes means of transport to help its supporters arrive in Yerevan

May 31, 2011 - 17:32 AMT  14:40 GMT
It was reported earlier that opposition supporters residing in Vanadzor say they cannot arrive in Yerevan to participate in the ANC rally.

Prosecutor: Mubarak unfit for prison

May 31, 2011 - 17:29 AMT  14:40 GMT
The prosecutor said that a medical team had concluded "not to transfer the patient outside of Sharm el-Sheikh hospital.”

Tengiz Sharmanashvili explains Georgia’s recognition of Circassian genocide

May 31, 2011 - 17:13 AMT  14:40 GMT
Georgian Ambassador to Armenia says the recognition was prompted by Circassian nation’s being on the verge of destruction.
Hayastan Fund allotted $15m for programs in Armenia, Artsakh in 2010

Hayastan Fund allotted $15m for programs in Armenia, Artsakh in 2010

May 31, 2011 - 17:11 AMT  14:40 GMT
Throughout 19 years of its activities, the Fund has provided $225m for infrastructure restoration in Armenia and Artsakh.
Deauville statement proves G8 adherence to peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict

Deauville statement proves G8 adherence to peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict

May 31, 2011 - 17:10 AMT  14:40 GMT
Matthew Bryza: we believe and hope that Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents will think about the basic principles of the peace agreement.

Ynet: dozens of Israeli companies hold secret trade relations with Iran

May 31, 2011 - 17:02 AMT  14:40 GMT
"Even when harsh statements are made on both sides, business thrives," says Yehoshua Meiri of the Israeli-Arab Friendship Association.
Hranush Hakobyan: Hayastan Fund enjoys greater renown in Diaspora

Hranush Hakobyan: Hayastan Fund enjoys greater renown in Diaspora

May 31, 2011 - 16:42 AMT  14:40 GMT
The Fund will focus on implementation of projects on Artsakh’s water supply and Shushi restoration in 2011.
USD market average rate totals AMD 376.78 May 31

USD market average rate totals AMD 376.78 May 31

May 31, 2011 - 16:34 AMT  14:40 GMT
Deals amounting to USD 3.7mln at an average price of AMD 375.31/USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia on May 31.
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