14:18, 4 July 2022
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian received his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov in Tehran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
The two Foreign Ministers discussed the bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues.
The opposition is going to gather at 7 pm on France Square and move to the office of the ruling party "Civil Contract", as well as to the buildings of the Police and National Security Service, member of opposition Armenia bloc Gegham Manukyan wrote on his Facebook page.
According to him, there was another bloody incident involving representatives of the ruling party the day before. As a result, three people were killed and four were wounded.
"This is yet another criminal behavior of the current government. The perpetrators and those responsible for creating this atmosphere and permissiveness must leave as soon as possible. This bloody process must be stopped," the oppositionist said.
10:43,
YEREVAN, JUNE 24, ARMENPRESS. FLY BAGHDAD started operating flights on the route Baghdad – Yerevan – Baghdad, the “Armenia” International Airports” CJSC said in a statement.
“From FLY BAGHDAD started operating flights on the route Baghdad-Yerevan-Baghdad.
Flights will be operated once a week, every Thursday.
For the availability of air tickets, their acquisition and other details, please, visit the webpage of the airline at or contact the local travel agency”, the statement says.
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I am excited to be in Charles Aznavour's homeland. Zaz is looking forward to the Yerevan solo concert
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YEREVAN, JUNE 24, ARMENPRESS. Within the framework of "Haya" music festival, Armenia hosted French singer, composer Zaz, who performs pop, jazz music combined with soul-acoustic genres. Zaz will give a solo concertin Yerevan on June 25 at Hrazdan Stadium.
ARMENPRESS reports at a meeting with journalists on June 24, the singer said that she is very happy to be in Armenia and is looking forward to the concert evening, during which she wants to share her energy with the musicians and the audience, making the day a real holiday for everyone.
Speaking about the great chansonnier Charles Aznavour, with whom Zaz performed the song Paris au Mois de Mai Paris, the singer stressed that she attaches great importance to Aznavour's advice, but Aznavour urged Zaz to learn English, which the singer did not do.
"I am excited to be in Armenia, because this is Charles's homeland, and I feel responsible. The last time I was here was in 2018 within the framework of Francophonie. I was excited when I had to leave. People here are warm, full of love. I love the Armenian duduk, I often listen to Levon Minasyan 's performances, which give me positive energy," she said.
Aznavour had compared Zaz with Edith Piaf and considered her the future of French music. The singer modestly mentioned that it is nice that the chansonnier said that about her, but there are many artists who present French music wonderfully. Zaz thinks that there are tones in her voice that are reminiscent of old French songs, and there is something new, and that combination gives a good result.
The duet of Zaz and Aznavour was included in the singer's album dedicated to Paris. According to her, Paris is colorful because people of different nationalities live there. The singer likens Paris to a rainbow.
ArmInfo. The Government of the Russian Federation has decided to establish an additional checkpoint for vehicles a few kilometers from the Upper Lars checkpoint, the press service of the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Republic of Armenia reports.
"The State Revenue Committee and the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure jointly inform that, in accordance with the agreement reached by the Republic of Armenia as a result of working negotiations with the Russian Federation, on June 20, the Government of the Russian Federation decided to allocate additional territory 3-4 km away from the Upper Lars international automobile checkpoint pass of the North Ossetian Customs of the North Caucasus Customs Administration, where it will also be possible to carry out procedures related to customs control of about 250 vehicles", the State Revenue Committee said in a statement.
It is noted that this adjustment will have a positive impact in terms of increasing the capacity of the checkpoint, reducing vehicle congestion and proper management of existing queues.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with the visiting President of the National Assembly of Armenia Alen Simonyan in the capital Tehran on Wednesday.
Raisi said Iran seeks to develop ties with neighboring and friendly nations, including Armenia, adding the Islamic Republic backs the territorial integrity of all countries in the region and lends its support to any plan, interaction and dialogue that ensures peace.
The Iranian president also said both countries have high capacities to expand cooperation in transportation, energy, industry, technical and engineering services exports and agriculture among others.
15:35, 16 June 2022
YEREVAN, JUNE 16, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan hosted today Armenian-American scientist, Nobel Prize laureate and molecular biologist Ardem Patapoutian, who arrived in Armenia on the sidelines of Science and Business Days 2022 forum organized by the Ministry of Economy, the PM’s Office said.
“Dear Mr. Patapoutian, I am glad to welcome you and to getting acquainted with you. I welcome your visit to Armenia.
Yesterday I carefully listened to your speech during the graduation ceremony in the Yerevan State University and I am very impressed. I think that Armenia and the entire Armenian people consider your achievements as their own. Of course, it’s a great occasion of pride for us that finally we have also our compatriot among the Nobel laureates.
I also want to thank you for your readiness to support the development of science and education in Armenia. Making tangible reforms in this area is one of our key strategic directions, and we think that science, education reforms are of strategic significance and should determine our country’s future. Of course, it’s important for us to engage the potential of our compatriots in this process, if there is such a readiness.
I want to once again welcome you and I would like to hear from you about your visit, how is it going and how do you spend your time in Armenia”.
In his turn, Ardem Patapoutian said:
“It’s a great honor for me to meet with you and be here. I had a wonderful visit, I am impressed by the welcome you and the government showed to me, but most importantly, by the welcome of the nation.
The happiness of the students I met is really shocking, and I think that even the United States does not appreciate its young scientists in this way. I will be very happy to help in any way, within my capacities. I already met many ministers, education and science sector representatives and the people who have established high-tech companies.
I share your view that science and technologies are very important for the next stage of the life of Armenia, not for the economy, the military field only, but for all areas.
I visited Synopsis, TUMO, and these are two wonderful examples of Armenian ingenuity, which are useful not only for the industry but also contribute to education, improve education which will later nourish and help the economy. I hope I can be useful in the field of healthcare and informatics that has a mathematical basis. I think it will have a major place in future biology.
With its limited budget Armenia could show a strategic approach to those areas where there is an opportunity to reach the maximum in a short period of time. I think there are some directions where we can compete, there are also directions where, I think, it is meaningless to become the best one. I repeat that I will be glad to help within my capacities. I am very excited for the general anti-corruption movement that you have started which is already reflected in the academic field”.
Thereafter, Nikol Pashinyan and Ardem Patapoutian discussed the problems in the fields of science and education in Armenia and the government’s ongoing reforms.
PM Pashinyan said the government is planning to increase the funding for science by 2026 and added that it has already been raised by 80%. He attached importance to Mr. Patapoutian’s observations, recommendations and proposals for promoting the reforms. Pashinyan said that Patapoutian’s example is encouraging for the youth, expressing confidence that his visit will inspire them.
The Armenian-American scientist said he is ready to contribute to the development of science and education in Armenia with his knowledge, experience and potential.
At the end of the meeting, Pashinyan awarded Patapoutian with the Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots for his significant achievements in the field of biology.
Among the events marking the 30th anniversary of the FFA was the farewell match between the legends of the Armenian and Georgian national teams.
Armenian players won with a score 4-1 (video).
Artur Sarkisov, Yura Movsisyan, Marcos Pizzelli and Edgar Manucharyan scored for the Armenian team.
Aleksandr Iashvili scored for the Georgian team.
The resistance movement is holding a procession in Yerevan.
Ishkhan Saghatelyan, representative of the ARF Dashnaktsutyun Supreme Body and deputy speaker of Armenia's opposition parliament, said the marchers will march through Saryan and Khorenatsi streets.
"Then we will return to France Square and lead the outcome of the day," he added.
The delegation of the Ministry of National Defense of the Hellenic Republic headed by the Deputy Minister of National Defense Nikos Hardalias visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial today.
The guests were greeted by Lusine Abrahamyan, Deputy Director for Museum Works of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, who presented the history of the memorial.
Nikos Hardalias laid a wreath at the memorial to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, then the guests laid flowers at the eternal flame and observed a moment of silence in memory of the consecrated martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.
The guests toured the Armenian Genocide Museum, got acquainted with the permanent temporary exhibitions, after which the Deputy Defense Minister made a note in the Book of Honorary Guests.