AJA displays world’s largest yellow diamond in ParisFebruary 19, 2013 - 13:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 18, the Armenian Jewelers Association (AJA) displayed the world’s largest yellow diamond at InterContinental Hotel in Paris. This diamond of 110 carats belonging to Hagop Bardaglian (HB group, NY) is estimated at $15 million, Paris-based journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net This event coincided with an exhibition of the finest achievements of 23 Armenian jewelers. The AJA’s aim is to contribute to the development of jewelry industry in Armenia and create thousands of job opportunities over the next few years. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |