Russian parliament speaker Sergey Naryshkin to visit Armenia July 23

Russian parliament speaker Sergey Naryshkin to visit Armenia July 23

July 20, 2012 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
Meetings with President Serzh Sargsyan, parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamyan, PM Tigran Sargsyan are on Naryshkin’s visit agenda.
Ameriabank boosts SME lending

Ameriabank boosts SME lending

July 20, 2012 - 16:23 AMT  12:23 GMT
Ameriabank CJSC has achieved favorable results in lending to Armenia’s SMEs, the bank’s CFO Gevorg Tarumyan said.
Up to 30,000 Syrian refugees possibly cross into Lebanon

Up to 30,000 Syrian refugees possibly cross into Lebanon

July 20, 2012 - 16:21 AMT  12:21 GMT
"Borders remain open. People continue to arrive in Turkey. People continue to arrive in Jordan,” Melissa Fleming said.
Ameriabank official: Armenia has no alternative to export development

Ameriabank official: Armenia has no alternative to export development

July 20, 2012 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
Tigran Jrbashyan says the export sector is currently far the most promising and is of interest to Ameriabank CJSC.
Turkey denies intelligence chief death

Turkey denies intelligence chief death

July 20, 2012 - 16:04 AMT  12:04 GMT
National Intelligence Agency (MİT) sources said that the agency's chief Hakan Fidan was in his office in MİT's headquarters in Ankara.
Syria helicopters offloaded in Russian port

Syria helicopters offloaded in Russian port

July 20, 2012 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
“A decision from Rosoboronexport on what to do with them is expected shortly," a security source has said.
Brazilian helmer Afonso Poyart talks “Solace” with Anthony Hopkins

Brazilian helmer Afonso Poyart talks “Solace” with Anthony Hopkins

July 20, 2012 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
Afonso Poyart has been building a name for himself internationally, from his first feature film, 2 Rabbits to be remade by Sony.
Baku’s Heydar Aliyev Center hit by fire

Baku’s Heydar Aliyev Center hit by fire (video)

 July 20, 2012 - 15:47 AMT  11:47 GMT
No official estimate of the damage is immediately available; there is also no official word on the cause of the blaze.
Armenia posts 7,1% imports drop in June

Armenia posts 7,1% imports drop in June

July 20, 2012 - 15:40 AMT  11:40 GMT
The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $1333,3 mln (AMD 526,5 bn) in January-June 2012.
EuFoA calls for appreciation of NKR democracy efforts

EuFoA calls for appreciation of NKR democracy efforts

July 20, 2012 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
EuFoA welcomes the wish of the de-facto authorities to organize local self-government based on democratic principles.
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