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Armenian Central Bank forecasts more modest GDP growth for 2021

Armenian Central Bank forecasts more modest GDP growth for 2021

March 17, 2021 - 18:56 AMT  14:56 GMT
The Armenian economy contracted by 8.5% in 2020, against the background of the war in Karabakh and the Covid-19 pandemic.
France convinced Baku should return Armenian prisoners of war

France convinced Baku should return Armenian prisoners of war

March 17, 2021 - 18:50 AMT  14:50 GMT
Ambassador Jonathan Lacôte said his approach over the matter is clear and concrete – the captives must be returned.
Turkey destroys Ankara's Armenian cemetery to make room for shops

Turkey destroys Ankara's Armenian cemetery to make room for shops

March 17, 2021 - 18:00 AMT  14:00 GMT
Turkish police have prevented lawmaker Garo Paylan from examining the site where the Armenian cemetery was destroyed.
Azerbaijan plans to wipe off Armenian inscriptions from medieval church

Azerbaijan plans to wipe off Armenian inscriptions from medieval church

March 17, 2021 - 16:53 AMT  12:53 GMT
The Azerbaijani government has a history of systemically destroying indigenous Armenian heritage.
Case against Armenia opposition leader sent to court with indictment

Case against Armenia opposition leader sent to court with indictment

March 17, 2021 - 16:34 AMT  12:34 GMT
Manukyan has been charged under Article 301 of the Criminal Code (public calls for the violent overthrow of the constitutional order).
Congress legislation demands Azerbaijan’s release of Armenian POWs

Congress legislation demands Azerbaijan’s release of Armenian POWs

March 17, 2021 - 15:37 AMT  11:37 GMT
The legislation cites findings that Azeri troops have subjected ethnic Armenian prisoners of war to “physical abuse and humiliation.”
Satellite image shows Azerbaijan's destruction of Armenian church

Satellite image shows Azerbaijan's destruction of Armenian church

March 17, 2021 - 15:13 AMT  11:13 GMT
Azerbaijan's destruction of the domes of the Armenian church in Shushi was first reported on in November 2020.
Three Armenian-founded startups named in Forbes best employers list

Three Armenian-founded startups named in Forbes best employers list

March 17, 2021 - 14:21 AMT  10:21 GMT
PicsArt, ServiceTitan and SoloLearn are all IT companies created and run by Armenian entrepreneurs.
Armenia coronavirus infections surpass 180,000

Armenia coronavirus infections surpass 180,000

March 17, 2021 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
A total of 4181 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.
Russian gas will arrive in Armenia through Azerbaijan for three weeks

Russian gas will arrive in Armenia through Azerbaijan for three weeks

March 17, 2021 - 12:12 AMT  08:12 GMT
In the period agreed upon by the sides, gas will reach the Georgian border through the territory of Azerbaijan.
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