Rosneft Russian oil giant posts 247.4 mln loss in Q2

Rosneft Russian oil giant posts 247.4 mln loss in Q2

August 2, 2012 - 17:42 AMT  13:42 GMT
The company's second quarter revenues declined 4 percent quarter on quarter, but were up 10 percent year on year to 718 billion rubles.
Ed Sheeran, Pink Floyd  confirmed for Olympics closing ceremony

Ed Sheeran, Pink Floyd confirmed for Olympics closing ceremony

August 2, 2012 - 17:26 AMT  13:26 GMT
Singer-songwriter to play Wish You Were Here – though which Floyd members will be appearing is still unknown.
L'Oreal heiress sells Seychelles island in tax evasion case

L'Oreal heiress sells Seychelles island in tax evasion case

August 2, 2012 - 17:21 AMT  13:21 GMT
The 89-year-old heiress is back in the spotlight amid allegations that she made illicit donations to the Sarkozy’s election campaign.
USD market average rate totals AMD 409,03  August 2

USD market average rate totals AMD 409,03 August 2

August 2, 2012 - 17:18 AMT  13:18 GMT
The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 409,03 on August 2, increasing by 0.67 point compared toAugust 1.
Reconstructed Children’s Railway opened in Yerevan

Reconstructed Children’s Railway opened in Yerevan

August 2, 2012 - 17:09 AMT  13:09 GMT
SCR CEO said restoration of the rolling stock and the track was only the first step in the comprehensive program.
Japan's Sharp plans to slash 5,000 jobs by May

Japan's Sharp plans to slash 5,000 jobs by May

August 2, 2012 - 17:09 AMT  13:09 GMT
Sharp reported a quarterly loss and said it would remain in the red for the rest of the year amid losses at its struggling TV business.
47 Syrian Armenians to arrive in Yerevan by Armavia’s additional flight

47 Syrian Armenians to arrive in Yerevan by Armavia’s additional flight

August 2, 2012 - 16:57 AMT  12:57 GMT
Armavia air company operated additional Yerevan-Aleppo-Yerevan flight at 2:1 pm, local time, despite unprofitability.
Belgium cyclotron to be installed in Yerevan’s oncological center

Belgium cyclotron to be installed in Yerevan’s oncological center

August 2, 2012 - 16:43 AMT  12:43 GMT
Armenian government passed a decision to provide AMD 1,1 bln.budget loan to Radioisotope Production Center.
Russia’s Putin in London for Syria talks, judo

Russia’s Putin in London for Syria talks, judo

August 2, 2012 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
The one-day trip will see the Russian leader discuss the Syrian conflict and energy cooperation with British PM David Cameron.
RA Chamber of Commerce ready to help Syrian Armenians run business

RA Chamber of Commerce ready to help Syrian Armenians run business

August 2, 2012 - 16:16 AMT  12:16 GMT
Outreach package for Syrian businessman will be submitted to Armenian government Arabist Araks Pashanyan said.
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