Traveller: Armenia’s Tatev among most stunning mountain monasteries
(Panarmenian)- Travel website Traveller has included the Monastery of Tatev in Armenia's south in its list of most spectacular mountain monasteries of the world, which are nestled in stunning surroundings and perched conveniently close to the heavens..
"Monks always had an eye for remote places and fabulous scenery, and this ...
Armenia’s New Government Suffers First Resignation
(Azatutyun)-One month after becoming Armenia’s minister of labor and social affairs, Mane Tandilian resigned on Tuesday, voicing her opposition to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian’s intention to continue an unpopular reform of the national pension system.
Tandilian was one of the organizers of street protests in 2014 against the former Armenian ...
Daron Acemoglu says ready to support the Armenian government
(Armradio)- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, Head of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office Varag Siseryan, Director of the Center for Strategic Initiatives Alexander Khachatryan and Director of SDG National Innovation Lab Erik Gyulazyan held a video-conference with world-famous economist, Professor Daron ...
Aurora Prize Awarded to Rohingya Human Rights Defender Kyaw Hla Aung
(Mediamac)- The third annual $ 1.1 million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity was awarded today to Mr. Kyaw Hla Aung, a lawyer and activist recognized for his dedication to fighting for equality, education and human rights for the Rohingya people in Myanmar, in the face of persecution, harassment and oppression.
Kyaw Hla Aung was presented the ...
Anthony Bourdain found dead while filming in Paris
Anthony Bourdain, a gifted storyteller and writer who took CNN viewers around the world, has died. He was 61.
CNN confirmed Bourdain's death on Friday, June 8 and said the cause of death was suicide.
"It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," the network said in a statement Friday ...
Aris Babikian becomes first Armenian to be elected to Ontario Legislative Assembly
Aris Babikian with Ontario PC leader Doug Ford
Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford has won the provincial election with a majority government, overtaking both NDP leader Andrea Horwath and incumbent Premier Kathleen Wynne.
Just 15 minutes after polls closed, the PCs had a commanding lead.
Ford successfully channe...
