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Humor and Armenians: How do people in Yerevan celebrate April Fools' Day?

What can Armenians do not preserve a good sense of humor? The grave social and economical conditions in Armenia do not allow people to smile broadly with pleasure or satisfaction.

Man stabbing opposition activist placed under arrest

Kamo Khachatryan, the man who stabbed oppositionist Hrach Mirzoyan during the March 28 rally in Gyumri, today turned himself in to police.

Do not throw chewing gums in the street, they kill birds

A total of 351 types of birds are registered in Armenia, 26 of them are included in the International Red Book of Birds.

Court hearing in Vardan Petrosyan case adjourned: French lawyer did not sign Armenian document

The Court of Appeals today adjourned the hearing in the high-profile case involving famous actor Vardan Petrosyan till April 21.

Vardan Petrosyan Case: Trial recessed immediately after beginning

Earlier this month, Baloyan filed an appeal to the higher court demanding a tougher punishment for Vardan Petrosyan.

35 boys and 24 girls

Health Care Department of Yerevan Municipality informs that on 30 March 59 babies were born in Yerevan- 35 boys and 24 girls.

Snow and fog in some regions of Armenia

RA Ministry of Transport and Communication informs that on March 31 at 09:30 it is snowing in Artik, Vardenis and Vayk.

Angered pilots to gather outside government every day

The pilots are sure that the company deliberately went bankrupt in order not to pay the money. They say they will fight to the end.

More girls born in Yerevan last week

Overall, 433 children, including 205 boys and 228 girls were born in the Armenian capital during the reporting period, the Municipality’s Press Service reports.

Schools reopen in Armenia after extended spring break

Schoolchildren in Armenia are back to their studies after extended spring break.

Snow reported in some regions in Armenia

Some sections of Vardenyants mountain pass are covered in black ice.

Hotels in Yerevan already full

Hotel prices in Armenia have risen by 30-40 percent, Director of Armenia Travel tour agency Marine Kpryan said on March 27.

Vandalism will not be eliminated unless vandals are caught and brought to justice

They account the negligence for the authorities’ inactivity and gaps in the legislation.

Ombudsman issues special report on children's rights

Ombudsman issues special report on children's rights

Petrol prices are much higher in Armenia than in Georgia

The price of one liter of “Regular” petrol is 420 drams in Armenia.

Two buildings collapse in New York after explosion in Manhattan

The explosion, which occurred shortly after 3 p.m. and sent flames leaping into the sky, rocked the residential area in Manhattan. Bloodied victims ran from the buildings, collapsing on the street, witnesses said.

“Is discrimination one of the main problems in the RA?”: public discussion- live

On March 26 at 18:30 we invite you to the public discussion: topic- “Is discrimination one of the main problems in the RA?”

Stepantsminda-Lars highwayopen to all vehicles with tyre chains

Drivers are recommended to use winter tyres.

Occasional rainfall associated with wind patterns expected in Armenia

No precipitation is forecast for March 27 and 28.

Rudolf Kharatyan: Narekatsi did not allow me to stage his work

“Narekatsi did not allow me to stage his work. There was time when I could not understand Narekatsi’s work but today I understand every single word of it,” says Mr Kharatyan.

Weather in Armenia

On March 25, 29 from time to time precipitation is expected. In the highlands precipitation will be in the form of wet snow.

It is snowing in a number of regions of the republic

RA Ministry of Transport and Communication informs that on March 24 as of 17:30 it is snowing in Aragats, Talin, Maralik, Artik, Ashotsk, Abovyan, Hrazdan, Goris, Meghri as well as in Saravan and Vardenyats mountain passes.

Galust Sahakyan called on the pupils of Yerevan Antikyan educational institution to be independent

On March 24 within the framework of the NA Open Doors programme Galust Sahakyan hosted the pupils and teachers of Yerevan Antikyan educational institution.

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