Powerful earthquake hits Nepal
The Seismic Protection Service of the Republic of Armenia informs that on April 25 a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit Nepal at 10:11 local time (06:11GMT).
100 Armenians: Photography project in Paris
“100 Armenians” is a group photography project done by four photographers- Steevez Rodriguez, Vanessa Collazos, Shweta Jain, Caroline Jiang and edited by Abbas (Member of Magnum Agency).
Google pays respects to Armenian Genocide victims with black ribbon
Google has placed a black ribbon on its homepage as a mark of respect to the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide.
Even rain 'wakens up souls:' Fans greet SOAD in heavy rain
Still before the concert held as part of the reunited group’s Wake up the Souls tour, tens of thousands of fans had arrived at the square to secure a place for the great event.
106-year-old granny on the crime of Turks: “It was like slaughtering sheep”
She got married at a very early age. “I was 10, I met a person who seemed familiar, he told me that he would marry me. I answered that he was older than me and that I was a child. He was 20, 25 years older than me,” she tells.
Message of His Holiness Karekin II during the Canonization ceremony
For the rays of justice and truth to shine over the world through divine mercy, and disperse the darkness of crimes and calamities that disrupt the life of humanity, and for mankind to create its prosperous and joyful life in brotherhood and harmony.
14 Holy Relics to be used during the Service of Canonization
By Pontifical Order of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; the following 14 Holy Relics, out of the numerous Holy relics of the Armenian Church, will be used during the Service of Canonization of the Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.
Yerevan is waiting for System of a Down
Yerevan is waiting for the concert of System of a Down band to be held today in Republic Square. Hundreds of fans of the world famous band have gathered in the territory near Myasnikyan Statue.
Live: Armenian-Turkish relations
Cengiz Aktar, political sciences professor, member of the board of directors of Hrant Dink Foundation and columnist for Taraf newspaper, Stepan Grigoryan, political analyst, Chairman of the Board at Analytical Centre on Globalization and Regional Cooperation and Alexander Iskandaryan, political analyst, Director of the Caucasus Institute, will take part in the discussion.
Today the area of Tsitsernakaberd Memorial is open from 13:00 to 18:00
In connection with ceremonial events and preparatory activities the area of Tsitsernakaberd Memorial will be closed for citizens and guests on April 23 by 13:00 and from 18:00 of the same day to 13:00 of April 24.
ANOC: Armenian people, your salvation is in your collective strength...
Armenia is again taking its children arriving from different angles of the world to its arms. They know very well that the strength of our people lies in our collective memory, the Armenia's National Olympic Committee said.
Yerevan Metro to run until 1:00 am on April 23 and 24
In addition, starting from 1p.m. April 24, buses will carry people from Brazil Square to Zoravor Andranik and Barekamutyun metro stations.
Snow returns to Vanadzor, Spitak and Stepanavan
All roads in the country are open to traffic, the Ministry says.
Precipitation to stop in Yerevan from April 25
On April 22-24, at night of 25 from time to time rain and storm is predicted. During the storm the wind speed may exceed up to 15-20 m/s.
Goris-Kapan highway is open
RA Ministry of Transport and Communication informs that as to 17:00 Goris road construction company employees cleaned the highway of the stones and the road became passable.
Attention: traffic to Republic Square to be partially stopped
Dear fellow citizens, Road Police informs that connected with the preparatory activities of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in connection with the installation activities in Republic Square, Yerevan, on April 21 starting from 13:00 the traffic on the road section from Sakharov Square to Republic Square, from Tigran Mets Avenue to Melik Adamyan Street- Republic Square and sections in...
Rock-fall on Goris-Kapan highway
RA Ministry of Transport and Communication informs that on April 21 at about 6:00-7:00 in the morning, there was rock-fall on the 246-247th km of Goris-Kapan (M2) highway.
Armina Darbinian steps down as AAA Country Director
“My decision was determined by the fact that I do not share the strategy of the newly elected Assembly Board of Trustees and the modified format of activities in the region,” she said.
Wind blows boat off shore
A rescue squad was sent to the site shortly after receiving the call.
“New Migration Legislation Requirements in Georgia and Issues of the Local Armenian Community”
“New Migration Legislation Requirements in Georgia and Issues of the Local Armenian Community”
Earthquake in Armenia: Tremors felt in Yerevan and neighbouring villages
The underground jolts measured 3 points at the epicenter.
Artyom was the eldest son of the Torosyans
Artyom Torosyan, serviceman killed in military truck accident on the 19th kilometer of Spitak-Yerevan highway on Wednesday, was a resident of Sarnakunk village of Sisian region.
Call of “The beautified Project” through music
Concert of the rock band “The beautified Project” dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide is due to be held on April 26. Besides, the band has developed and recorded old Armenian song “Aragil” (Stork), which is included in the new CD. The message of the song is that Armenians return to their homeland.
Traffic lights with new features
A traffic light with new design and features has been produced in Armenia. The sample has been placed on one of the crossroads in Yerevan.