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Parliament Committee Approves Statement on Yezidi Genocide

YEREVAN—Armenia’s National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relation on Thursday approved a draft statement recognizing and condemning the genocide perpetrated against the Yezidi people by terrorists groups on territories of Iraq under ...

Armenians Can Travel Visa-free to a Record Number of Countries

(Panarmenian)- In the index of passports of 2018, Armenia has climbed two notches to take the 76th spot with the opportunity to visit 59 countries without a visa․ This is the best result in recent years (58 countries in 2017, 57 in ...

Give a Home to a Wounded Artsakh Soldier: Over $10,000 of $15,000 Goal Raised in Crowdfunding Campaign

The Araqelyan family (Photo: Tufenkian Foundation) STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—In April 2016, the people of Artsakh suffered unprecedented post-ceasefire violence when Azerbaijan launched unprovoked assaults along its eastern border. This escalation has ...

Artsakh Serviceman Killed by Azerbaijani Sniper Fire

According to the Artsakh Defense Ministry, the soldier was fatally wounded at an Artsakh Army military unit at around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia Movses Hakobyan told reporters on Monday that ...

HBO to Air Jivan Avetisyan’s ‘The Last Inhabitant’’ in Eastern Europe

IMG. Director Jivan Avetisyan at the premiere of “The Last Inhabitant” at the Venice International Film Festival in September STEPANAKERT—HBO, the renowned premium cable channel and home to the blockbuster “Game of Thrones,” will air ...

Armenia launches Free Economic Zone on Iran border

The Meghri Free Economic Zone launched its activity on December 15 at the presence of Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The opening ceremony was attended by minister of economic development and investments Suren Karayan, Syunik governor ...

Australian Greens Recognize the Republic of Artsakh

Cross-bench political power, The Australian Greens have added the recognition of the right to selfdetermination of the people of the Republic of Artsakh) to their party policy platform. The Australian Greens, who also reiterated their party’s ...

Armenian Parliament Passes Bill Against Domestic Violence

(Azatutyun)- Following a heated debate, the Armenian parliament passed on Friday a government bill which is meant to combat domestic violence in the country. The government pushed the bill through the National Assembly despite continuing ...

29 Years Have Passed Since Spitak Earthquake

“Armenpress”.- The Spitak earthquake shattered the peace of Armenia 29 years ago. A 10 magnitude near the epicenter devastating earthquake took place in 40% of the territory of Armenia at 11:41 (local time), December 7, 1988. Spitak, Leninakan, ...

11-year-old Armenian boy builds robot to make everyday life easier

11-year-old Davit Baghdasaryan from Armenia has been interested in robotics for several years now. The only multifunctional robot he has created is able to pick up items and move them, as well as read and answer to questions. Also, the robot has a ...