Armenian President attends Italy's unification 150th anniversary celebrations

Armenian President attends Italy's unification 150th anniversary celebrations

June 2, 2011 - 18:13 AMT  04:37 GMT
Italian President and his spouse will invite the heads of delegations to an official dinner; Armenian delegation will complete visit on June 3.

Rock climbing festival in Armenia stirs great interest among alpinists

June 2, 2011 - 18:11 AMT  04:37 GMT
Alpinists from Russia, the U.S., Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Ukraine and Austria participated in the festival this year.

Adventure tourism to be developed in Armenia

June 2, 2011 - 18:01 AMT  04:37 GMT
Syuzanna Azoyan: diversification of tourism is among main goals of the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia.
Armenian NPP has not submitted bid to prolong terms of its exploitation

Armenian NPP has not submitted bid to prolong terms of its exploitation

June 2, 2011 - 17:50 AMT  04:37 GMT
Gabor Vamos: the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant has technical capability to prolong the term of its exploitation.
Pashinyan believes comparison between his authority and that of ANC leader an overstatement

Pashinyan believes comparison between his authority and that of ANC leader an overstatement

June 2, 2011 - 17:45 AMT  04:37 GMT
“It’s an honour for a politician to have one's authority compared to that of Ter- Petrossian,” Haykakan Zhamanak daily editor-in-chief said.
Increase in mortality rate at penal institutions reported in Armenia

Increase in mortality rate at penal institutions reported in Armenia

June 2, 2011 - 17:42 AMT  04:37 GMT
“35 deaths were reported in prisons in 2010 against 7 in 2009,” civil rights activist Artur Sakunts said, citing lack of medical assistance as a reason.
Society is to decide on Kocharyan's leaving politics, Nikol Pashinyan says

Society is to decide on Kocharyan's leaving politics, Nikol Pashinyan says

June 2, 2011 - 17:38 AMT  04:37 GMT
“Leaving politics is not a privilege Robert Kocharyan may enjoy – he has many questions to answer,” Haykakan Zhamanak daily editor-in-chief noted.
Nikol Pashinyan: ANC will never strike a disreputable deal with authorities

Nikol Pashinyan: ANC will never strike a disreputable deal with authorities

June 2, 2011 - 17:09 AMT  04:37 GMT
“Snap elections are only possible in case of an impeachment or resignation of the president,” Armenian oppositionist said.

Pan-Armenian Games international committee president resigns

June 2, 2011 - 17:04 AMT  04:37 GMT
The president of Control Chamber of Armenia, Ishkhan Zakaryan, will replace Armen Grigoryan at the post.
Overcrowding is one of main issues at Armenian prisons

Overcrowding is one of main issues at Armenian prisons

June 2, 2011 - 17:02 AMT  04:37 GMT
The number of prisoners exceeds the number planned by 800 persons, press secretary of Armenian Justice Ministry's Penal Department said.
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