Angered Turkey recalls its ambassador to the Vatican
"The statement made by Pope Francis on April 12 at St. Peter Basilica regarding the 1915 events is devoid of any historical or legal facts," Turkish Foreign ministry said in a statement released on Sunday on its official website.
Pope Francis’s speech angers Turkey
In his speech, Pope Francis used the world ‘genocide’ to describe the mass killings of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey a century ago.
Pope Francis calls mass killings of Armenians 'genocide'
He said it was his duty to honour the memory of the innocent men, women, children, priests and bishops who were "senselessly" murdered by Ottoman Turks.
13000 shots in the direction of Armenian positions
The Defense Army vanguards gave relevant response to the adversary’s attacking activities and continued confidently carrying out their military duty.
During the visit of Kardashians Bishop Mikayel Ajapahyan got angry: news.am Style
There was an incident during the visit of the Kardashians to Yot Verk Church (The Seven Wounds) in Gyumri.
Hrant Bagratyan: USAID programs may be suspended in Armenia
“If this happens, it will be a huge blow to the Armenian government and opposition,” says Hrant Bagratyan, a senior representative of the Armenian National Congress (HAK).
Founding Parliament member Aram Hakobyan set free after paying AMD 500 000
After searching Hakobyan’s house on April 7, law enforcement officials said they had found a grenade in the roof of the house.
Founding parliament members transferred to Nubarashen and Vardashen prisons
Zhirayr Sefilyan, Varuzhan Avetisyan and Pavel Manukyan, the three members of the opposition Founding Parliament (FP) movement, have been transferred to the Vardashen penitentiary.
No doctor visited FP member Pavel Manukyan
Manukyan’s lawyer Hayk Grigoryan told Armtimes.com that his Manukyan is in normal health condition.
In US an MP is blamed for crossing the street under red light or swearing
In US an MP is blamed for crossing the street under red light or swearing
Armen Rustamyan: Charges against arrested oppositionists may be dropped after April 24
Armen Rustamyan, a senior representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation -Dashnaktsutyun, says the outcome was anticipated.
Brazil's São Paulo declares April 24 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The measure has been introduced by the Assembly member Pedro Tobias.
Levon Zurabyan calls Eduard Sharmazanov 'flat slate'
This came after Sharmazanov compared Zurabyan’s mode of thinking with a crime.
PFA condemns arrests of opposition leaders by Armenia's regime
"We are deeply disturbed by actions against these individuals carried under the pretense of "preempting mass disturbances," despite several public announcements by the Founding Parliament to the contrary."
Zhirayr Sefilyan was charged
Short time ago the interrogation of leader of “Centennial without the regime” movement Zhirayr Sefilyan ended. He was charged under Article 225, part 1 of the Criminal Code- organization of mass disorder.
Prime Minister receives Kardashian Family
Welcoming the guests, the Premier hailed Kardashian family’s contribution to the cause of international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide, highlighting their visit’s importance in the run-up to the Genocide Centennial.
Honor of heroine of the “stupid program” appeared in the hands of Galust Sahakyan
Armenia must try to use the fame of Kim Kardashian, who yesterday arrived in Armenia. HHK faction member Karine Achemyan says, “We must use the fact that she is famous.”
“Has Kardashian done more for Armenia than the MFA?”: G. Sahakyan’s commentary
Today in the interview with journalists the NA President Galust Sahakyan noted that there wasn’t an issue of involving Kim Kardashian on his agenda and added, “Today the world’s attention is on Armenia. We like gossiping. She is a world famous woman and I think that we must show an appropriate reception.”
Zhirayr Sefilyan and his friends are in the Investigative Committee
To remind, members of the movement were taken to police on April 7. According to the official commentary it was done to prevent the organization of disorders on April 24.
Zhirayr Sefilyan and other detainees to be transferred to Investigative Committee
In connection with it, “Centennial without the regime” is holding an urgent demo in front of the Investigative Committee, 1 Moskovyan (intersection of Moskovyan-Nalbandyan streets).
NA to continue discussing conclusion of committee on gas issues: live
The National Assembly today will discuss the conclusion of an ad hoc committee studying the operation of the gas supply system of Armenia.
Armenians in the USA need awakening
Peter Koutoujian, Sheriff of Middlesex County of the USA, urges Armenians of the USA for awakening. He thinks that the Armenian community of the USA isn’t sufficiently involved in the political processes of the USA.
“There was no need for arrests, everything would be settled until April 24”
Were the actions implemented against the members of the Founding Parliament legitimate? HHK deputy Hovhannes Sahakyan thinks that assessments can be given when a criminal case is instituted or not, details will be given.
100 trees to be planed in NA yard
A monument dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide will be unveiled in the yard of the National Assembly at 1.30 pm April 9.