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Armenia aims to ratify new deal with EU by spring of 2018

Armenia aims to ratify new deal with EU by spring of 2018

December 19, 2017 - 19:02 AMT  15:02 GMT
The Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement must now be ratified by Armenia and the 28 members of the European Union.
Armenian lifter to receive bronze after Georgian athlete fails drugs test

Armenian lifter to receive bronze after Georgian athlete fails drugs test

December 19, 2017 - 18:41 AMT  14:41 GMT
The federations of nine countries suspended from weightlifting amid a doping scandal are still serving the one-year ban.
EU says planning to expand financial assistance for Armenia by 20-25%

EU says planning to expand financial assistance for Armenia by 20-25%

December 19, 2017 - 18:08 AMT  14:08 GMT
The EU is planning to increase allocations for Armenia by 20-25%, the head of the bloc's delegation to Armenia Piotr Switalski said.
Armenia Central Bank, Germany's KfW seal €15 million loan deal

Armenia Central Bank, Germany's KfW seal €15 million loan deal

December 19, 2017 - 17:37 AMT  13:37 GMT
In the framework of the cooperation, technical assistance measures will also be taken to provide consultation to program beneficiaries.
Tourists spent $1 billion in Armenia in 2016

Tourists spent $1 billion in Armenia in 2016

December 19, 2017 - 17:07 AMT  13:07 GMT
Figures for 2017 are unavailable for now, bit given that tourist arrivals grew 21% this year, revenues are expected to increase too.
Syrian army reaches jihadist stronghold in southeast Idlib

Syrian army reaches jihadist stronghold in southeast Idlib

December 19, 2017 - 16:42 AMT  12:42 GMT
Not long after launching the attack, the Syrian Army managed to capture Tal Agher, forcing Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham to retreat to nearby Al-Mashhad.
Iran summons Swiss envoy over U.S. 'irresponsible claim'

Iran summons Swiss envoy over U.S. 'irresponsible claim'

December 19, 2017 - 16:34 AMT  12:34 GMT
Iran has summoned the ambassador of the Swiss Embassy in Tehran which represents the United States interests in Iran.
The rich feel content with themselves; the poor focus on others

The rich feel content with themselves; the poor focus on others

December 19, 2017 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Researchers found that those with less money find happiness in other people, through feelings of love and compassion.
Chris Cornell on the Oscars long-list for

Chris Cornell on the Oscars long-list for "The Promise"

December 19, 2017 - 15:02 AMT  11:02 GMT
Chris Cornell's "The Promise" is one of 70 songs eligible to be nominated for Best Original Song at the 2018 Oscars.
Yerevan hopes Germany will ratify EU-Armenia deal soon

Yerevan hopes Germany will ratify EU-Armenia deal soon

December 19, 2017 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
"Armenia proved that it has adopted the road of democracy, and that institutional reforms must be continuous," Sharmazanov said.
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