Artak Dashyan may pull out of match against Estonia

Artak Dashyan may pull out of match against Estonia

May 19, 2010 - 16:50 AMT  20:42 GMT
Armenian youth football team will play a Euro 2011 qualifier vs. Estonia on May 20.
IMF forecasts 4% GDP growth and 6% inflation in Armenia by yearend

IMF forecasts 4% GDP growth and 6% inflation in Armenia by yearend

May 19, 2010 - 16:12 AMT  20:42 GMT
Mark Lewis: revenues of the Armenian state budget will increase this year, which will allow securing a lower level of deficit.

European Commission concerned over ceasefire violations in Karabakh conflict zone

May 19, 2010 - 16:10 AMT  20:42 GMT
Negotiations within the Minsk Group on the peaceful settlement considerably intensified in 2009 and contributed to enhanced dialogue, according the European Commission’s report.

Yerevan to host conference of Russian Gazprombank

May 19, 2010 - 15:57 AMT  20:42 GMT
The conference will bring together over 100 representatives of Gazprombank’s branches from 44 cities of Russia.
Vladimir Akopian defeats Ernesto Inarkiev at Men’s Grand Prix

Vladimir Akopian defeats Ernesto Inarkiev at Men’s Grand Prix

May 19, 2010 - 15:42 AMT  20:42 GMT
Akopian gained his first victory but still bottoms the standings with three points.
Gevor vs. Zbik fight set to take place July 17

Gevor vs. Zbik fight set to take place July 17

May 19, 2010 - 15:16 AMT  20:42 GMT
Khoren Gevor goes for a world title fight under the Universum banner for the third time.

Yerevan’s court opens hearing on Nubarashen school students’ rape case

May 19, 2010 - 15:02 AMT  20:42 GMT
Over 30 people gathered in front of courthouse to raise their voices in condemnation of child rape.
Armenians of France urge Senate to adopt bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial

Armenians of France urge Senate to adopt bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial

May 19, 2010 - 14:53 AMT  20:42 GMT
If passed, the bill envisages a year of imprisonment and a 45-thousand euro fine.
Varuzhan Hakobyan loses game to Alexander Onischuk at U.S. Chess Championship

Varuzhan Hakobyan loses game to Alexander Onischuk at U.S. Chess Championship

May 19, 2010 - 14:51 AMT  20:42 GMT
Hakobyan is currently the 7th with 3 points. Melikset Khachiyan and Levon Altunyan come 21st and 23rd respectively.
50% of Armenia’s emigrants prefer Russia

50% of Armenia’s emigrants prefer Russia

May 19, 2010 - 14:50 AMT  20:42 GMT
Karine Kuyumjyan: the total number of air passengers made 568 600 during the first quarter of 2010. At that, 280 889 people arrived in Armenia and 285,748 left it.
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