Armenia eyes 2017 GDP growth of 4.3%, up from predicted 3.2%

Armenia eyes 2017 GDP growth of 4.3%, up from predicted 3.2%

September 28, 2017 - 16:43 AMT  12:43 GMT
The government planned to sell $500 million worth of Eurobonds in 2019 or 2020 to refinance a seven-year bond that matures in 2020.
Armenia to host stargazing event on October 1

Armenia to host stargazing event on October 1

September 28, 2017 - 16:28 AMT  12:28 GMT
A stargazing event will be held near the pagan temple of Garni in Armenia on October 1 as part of the European Heritage Days.
Armenian artist wins Talent award at Cannes contemporary art exhibition

Armenian artist wins Talent award at Cannes contemporary art exhibition

September 28, 2017 - 15:58 AMT  11:58 GMT
The exhibition in Cannes was the first venue where Avetisyan's works were displayed. The artist has never been exhibited in Armenia.
Armenia, Egypt resume economic talks for fist time in 12 years

Armenia, Egypt resume economic talks for fist time in 12 years

September 28, 2017 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
Experts from the two countries met for the fifth round of a bilateral cooperation committee, Egypt's ambassador to Armenia Tarek Maaty said.
Armenian lifter claims bronze at European Championships

Armenian lifter claims bronze at European Championships

September 28, 2017 - 14:09 AMT  10:09 GMT
Another of Armenia's representatives, Ara Aghanyan secured a small bronze medal in the clean and jerk event only.
Islamic State launches 'powerful' counterattack in Deir ez-Zor

Islamic State launches 'powerful' counterattack in Deir ez-Zor

September 28, 2017 - 13:56 AMT  09:56 GMT
Islamic State militants attacked Al-Suwar and threw two car bombs and dozens of seasoned fighters into the assault.
‘Yeva’ is Armenia's foreign-language Oscar submission

‘Yeva’ is Armenia's foreign-language Oscar submission

September 28, 2017 - 13:47 AMT  09:47 GMT
Armenian National Film Academy’s submission for best foreign-language film at the Academy Awards this year is Anahit Abad’s drama “Yeva”.
Armenia's Erik Gyulazyan addresses key Singapore summit

Armenia's Erik Gyulazyan addresses key Singapore summit

September 28, 2017 - 13:37 AMT  09:37 GMT
Erik Gyulazyan, Adviser of Armenia's Center for Strategic Initiatives, has made a key-note speech at Innovation Labs World summit.
Armenia military budget to dramatically increase in 2018

Armenia military budget to dramatically increase in 2018

September 28, 2017 - 12:51 AMT  08:51 GMT
According to the document, defense expenses will amount to AMD 246․8 billion next year, up from this year's AMD 209,8 billion.
Karabakh movie

Karabakh movie "The Last Inhabitant" named best feature film at SCIFF

September 28, 2017 - 12:26 AMT  08:26 GMT
"The Last Inhabitant" was named the best feature film by the Scandinavian International Film Festival in Finland.
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