The Turkish-backed forces have captured the town before; however, they ultimately lost it a few days after a swift counterattack by the YPG.

Doping control officers from different countries are invited to ensure high-quality drug tests for athletes.

Vodka production, meanwhile, declined by about 12%, that of liquor and whiskey dropped by 40% and 28%, respectively.

Turkish lawmaker of Armenian origin Garo Paylan has received the Vermeil Medal from the hands of the Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo.

The 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will highlight cultural heritage of Armenia, Catalonia and Africa through fashion, feasts

"While he couldn’t make an impact, an individual highlights video has emerged that showed early signs of promise," the article says.

The Catholicos said Sargsyan could use his broad experience and contacts with the Diaspora for the benefit of Armenia.

The battle for the town on the eastern shore of the Euphrates River and its surrounding countryside lasted at least five weeks

“We appreciate the projects that the USAID is implementing which contribute to the economic growth of Armenia," the PM said.