Mine Detector Robot competition announced in Armenia

Mine Detector Robot competition announced in Armenia

March 30, 2011 - 18:20 AMT  23:26 GMT
Contest participants must present robot models capable of detecting mines and their location as well as create an e-map of the territory explored.
Tender results for demolition of Monument to Humanity in Kars still unannounced

Tender results for demolition of Monument to Humanity in Kars still unannounced

March 30, 2011 - 17:45 AMT  23:26 GMT
The results of tender for removal of a Monument to Humanity in Kars will be announced after the relevant court decision is sent to the local municipality.

Amsterdam court rules for Geert Wilders’ trial to go ahead

March 30, 2011 - 17:34 AMT  23:26 GMT
Mr Wilders has described Islam as "fascist", comparing the Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf; he insists his remarks on Islam were part of a legitimate political debate.

Syria target of "conspiracy" to sow sectarian strife, Assad says

March 30, 2011 - 17:27 AMT  23:26 GMT
"We cannot say that everyone who went out (in the streets) is a conspirator. Let us be clear about that," Assad told a session of parliament.
NKR authorities stress the importance of youth organizations’ work

NKR authorities stress the importance of youth organizations’ work

March 30, 2011 - 17:21 AMT  23:26 GMT
The President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met the heads of youth organizations functioning in the republic.
Raffi Hovannisian announces termination of hunger strike

Raffi Hovannisian announces termination of hunger strike

March 30, 2011 - 17:20 AMT  23:26 GMT
As Heritage leader noted, he stopped the strike for the sake of citizens who’ve been supporting him and his daughter Shushi who’ll be 18 on March 31.

Chief choreographer: Armenian ballet needs rehabilitation

March 30, 2011 - 17:18 AMT  23:26 GMT
On May 17, Alexander Spendiaryan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre will premiere Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet ballet.

Mobile operators in Western Europe beating recession

March 30, 2011 - 17:15 AMT  23:26 GMT
Total revenue in Western Europe was stable in nominal terms in 2010 - a good result following a 2% decline in 2009.
Singapore’s Foreign Minister expresses willingness to cooperate with Armenia

Singapore’s Foreign Minister expresses willingness to cooperate with Armenia

March 30, 2011 - 16:53 AMT  23:26 GMT
Armenian Ambassador to Singapore Armen Sargsyan met with Singapore’s Foreign Minister George Yeo.

Ashotyan urges businessmen to aid Georgia’s Armenian community

March 30, 2011 - 16:49 AMT  23:26 GMT
RA Education Minister expressed concern over the growing Azeri community in Georgia, while the Armenian community is dwindling.
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