Armenia-EU free trade agreement talks to launch early 2012

Armenia-EU free trade agreement talks to launch early 2012

December 27, 2011 - 13:59 AMT  02:44 GMT
According to Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan, the agreement will provide Armenian businessmen with free entrance to EU markets.
Armenia to speed up free trade zones formation in 2012

Armenia to speed up free trade zones formation in 2012

December 27, 2011 - 13:52 AMT  02:44 GMT
Under the law on free economic zones adopted in 2011, work on preparation of activity order has been carried out.
Economy Minister dubs 2011 successful year

Economy Minister dubs 2011 successful year

December 27, 2011 - 13:07 AMT  02:44 GMT
Tigran Davtyan noted 10% growth in service sector, with export growth grossing 34,6% within the past eleven months.
Apple launches 12-day X-mas giveaway in Europe, Canada

Apple launches 12-day X-mas giveaway in Europe, Canada

December 27, 2011 - 11:46 AMT  07:46 GMT
The promotion runs from Dec 26 to Jan 6 and surprises users of the app with a free digital download from iTunes each day.
Iran to build 300 new ports?

Iran to build 300 new ports?

December 27, 2011 - 11:42 AMT  02:44 GMT
“40 ports have been constructed, each at a cost of $3 mln,” Managing Director of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization said.
Azeri ambassador: Baku supports Turkey’s inclusion in OSCE MG

Azeri ambassador: Baku supports Turkey’s inclusion in OSCE MG

December 27, 2011 - 11:26 AMT  02:44 GMT
Faik Bagirov: the official Baku hasn’t yet raised the issue of the replacement of France as OSCE Minsk Group co-chair.
Australian MP to visit Genocide victims’ memorial

Australian MP to visit Genocide victims’ memorial

December 27, 2011 - 11:20 AMT  02:44 GMT
On the sidelines of his visit to Armenia, Walt Secord will meet with the vice speaker of parliament Eduard Sharmazanov.
Armenia to face Russia at Women's Chess Championship round 9

Armenia to face Russia at Women's Chess Championship round 9

December 27, 2011 - 11:07 AMT  02:44 GMT
Russia is vying for silver medal, while China has won 14 points to secure the championship gold.
Armenia beats Vietnam at Women's Chess Championship round 8

Armenia beats Vietnam at Women's Chess Championship round 8

December 27, 2011 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
After 2,5:1,5 win over Vietnam, Armenia is placed 6th with 8 points; China is leading the championship with 14 points.

Israeli police, ultra-Orthodox Jews clash over women’s segregation

December 27, 2011 - 10:33 AMT  02:44 GMT
The violence came after a wave of incidents in Israel in which women were compelled to sit at the back of segregated buses.
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