AFP: Turkish officials cite bureaucratic procedures behind delay in installation of cross

AFP: Turkish officials cite bureaucratic procedures behind delay in installation of cross

October 4, 2010 - 09:57 AMT  06:19 GMT
The cross was blessed by clergy from the Istanbul-based Armenian patriarchate.
TUPRAS severs contracts with Iran

TUPRAS severs contracts with Iran

October 4, 2010 - 09:56 AMT  06:19 GMT
The Turkish Petroleum Refineries Co., TUPRAS, has decided to discontinue its activities in Iran's energy sector under the pressure of the U.S. Department of State.
Devlet Bahceli visits Igdir after namaz in Ani

Devlet Bahceli visits Igdir after namaz in Ani

October 4, 2010 - 09:55 AMT  06:19 GMT
The Turkish oppositionist slammed Erdogan’s government for “insulting Azerbaijanis to gain Armenians' favor.”
Aleksander Kwasniewski: we will ask Turkey to join EU one day

Aleksander Kwasniewski: we will ask Turkey to join EU one day

October 4, 2010 - 09:54 AMT  06:19 GMT
Former Polish President called on Ukraine not to give up the ambition to join the European Union.
Senator Menendez accuses The Washington Post of distorting facts

Senator Menendez accuses The Washington Post of distorting facts

October 4, 2010 - 09:52 AMT  06:19 GMT
“At the core of my opposition to Mr. Bryza's nomination is respect for the Armenian people,” the Senator said.
Armenia may import pearl mullets from Van

Armenia may import pearl mullets from Van

October 4, 2010 - 09:51 AMT  06:19 GMT
The fish will be transported to Armenia via Georgia because of the closed border, thus affecting the price because exporters will need to pay customs tax twice.

Week’s topics: Karabakh issue and namaz in Ani

October 2, 2010 - 15:17 AMT  06:19 GMT
Political events in Armenia started with discussions on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, as usual.

Half of Armenian population has access to Internet

September 28, 2010 - 13:07 AMT  06:19 GMT
Internet World Stats usage and population statistics has published the results of Armenia-based survey as of June 2010. 1,396,550 Internet users (47.1% of the population) were reported in Armenia according to the Public Services Regulatory Committee.

Armenia hosts the most delicious festival

September 22, 2010 - 20:09 AMT  06:19 GMT
The second barbecue festival was held in Akhtala, Lori region of Armenia, on Sunday, September 12. It was dated to two other events: re-consecration of Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin Church and inauguration of a monument to wedding rings.

Armenians do not celebrate Navasard as national holiday because Hayk Nahapet was not Christian

August 13, 2010 - 09:22 AMT  06:19 GMT
For dozens of centuries Armenians had been celebrating the New Year, Navasard, on August 11. Once a favorite popular holiday, it now became a topic of historians’ remarks or Armenian folklore only. “August 11 is the first day of the new year according to the ancient Armenian calendar. It was celebrated by all – the rich and the poor,” said ethnographer Gohar Vardumyan, senior fellow at the Armenian National Academy of Sciences.
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