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19 June 2019 • 09:06 AMT
“Game of Thrones” prequel filming begins

The world of Westeros is back in the spotlight as filming for the “Game of Thrones” prequel is underway.

19 June 2019 • 08:29 AMT
Iran “won’t give Europe more time to shield it against U.S. sanctions”

Iran said it won’t give European powers any more time to prevent this move by protecting Tehran from U.S. sanctions.

19 June 2019 • 08:04 AMT
EU supports solar power plant project in Vayots Dzor

The event is one of many EU initiatives on energy efficiency within EU Sustainable Energy Week in 2019.

19 June 2019 • 07:48 AMT
Syrian army readies for next large-scale assault in country’s northwest

The Syrian army is preparing to launch the next major assault after scoring a small advance earlier this month.

19 June 2019 • 07:28 AMT
Bolton prepares to host Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers

“The United States stands ready to assist in advancing the cause of peace in the region,” Bolton said.

19 June 2019 • 06:55 AMT
Armenian Foreign Minister meets OSCE envoys in Washington, D.C.

Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan has met the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group in Washington, D.C.

19 June 2019 • 06:48 AMT
U.S. House passes amendment on aid to Artsakh

“We want to thank Congressman Cox for his leadership in ensuring continued U.S. aid for Artsakh,” said Raffi Hamparian.

19 June 2019 • 06:36 AMT
U.S. House passes amendment to appropriate $40 mln more for Armenia

Her amendment, co-sponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), was adopted by a vote of 268 to 152.

19 June 2019 • 06:16 AMT
Top Russia expert leaving Trump’s National Security Council

Morrison joined the administration last August and is widely considered a hardliner on nuclear policy.

18 June 2019 • 14:36 AMT
Tehran says Iran, Russia will bolster economic cooperation

Reza Ardakanian said the meeting between Iran and Russia should be taken as an opportunity to strengthen ties.

18 June 2019 • 13:50 AMT
“Puppy dog eyes” have evolved to help bond with humans

Researchers think there is a reason for this — with dogs evolving new muscles to help bond with humans.

18 June 2019 • 13:20 AMT
Marriage rate grows, divorce rate drops in Armenia

6097 marriages we registered in Armenia in the first five months of 2019, up by 521 against the same period last year.

18 June 2019 • 13:01 AMT
Facebook launches global cryptocurrency called Libra

Libra is being touted as a means to connect people who do not have access to traditional banking platforms.

18 June 2019 • 12:39 AMT
Ameriabank starts issuing OTP-enabled cards

Ameriabank is now issuing OTP-enabled cards without the PIN mailers, the bank revealed Tuesday, June 18.

18 June 2019 • 11:51 AMT
Internet is affecting the human brain, says study

There is one thing that scientists are still unsure of: What effect is the online world having on human brains?

18 June 2019 • 11:10 AMT
Reality TV encourages underage drinking and smoking: experts

Five popular reality series featured much more often in those programmes than on other primetime shows.

18 June 2019 • 10:39 AMT
Facebook posts can predict diabetes, anxiety, depression: Study

Your Facebook posts may help identify conditions such as diabetes, anxiety, depression and psychosis.

18 June 2019 • 10:00 AMT
Armenia’s population expected to dwindle to roughly 2 mln in 2100: UN

Armenia’s population will dwindle to a little more than 2 million in 2100 from today’s almost three million.

18 June 2019 • 09:30 AMT
Armenia voted a favorite destination for foodies

Armenia is among the top 5 best destinations for culinary tourism preferred by Russian travelers, analytical agency TurStat reveals.

18 June 2019 • 09:00 AMT
Artsakh welcomes efforts to establish direct ties with U.S.

“We believe [the statement] will become a signal that the isolation of Artsakh is unacceptable,” Ani Sargsyan said.

18 June 2019 • 08:25 AMT
Scientists achieve powerful anti-cancer substance breakthrough

Chemists at Harvard University, working with researchers at Eisai, have totally synthesized E7130, from the halichondrin class.

18 June 2019 • 07:44 AMT
EU to provide €13 mln to support tourism development in Armenia

“Half a million euro will be allocated to [the construction of] a winter sports center in Shirak,” Switalski said.

18 June 2019 • 07:20 AMT
More villages in rural Armenia get energy-efficient street lighting

Located about 7 km from Armenia’s border with Nakhijevan, the village of Gomk is now equipped with outdoor lighting.

18 June 2019 • 07:01 AMT
Egypt’s ousted president Morsi dies “from heart attack”

Mohamed Mursi, the first democratically elected head of state in Egypt’s modern history, died on June 17 from a heart attack.

18 June 2019 • 06:50 AMT
Council of Europe reaffirms support to judicial reform in Armenia

Nikol Pashinyan hosted a delegation led by Council of Europe Deputy Secretary General Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni

18 June 2019 • 06:28 AMT
Karen Khachanov breaks into ATP top 10 for first time ever

The Russian tennis player of Armenian descent has for the first time broken into the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings.

18 June 2019 • 06:18 AMT
Militant ambush leaves Syrian soldiers dead in northern Latakia

Several Syrian army soldiers were killed on June 17 when a group of militants snuck behind enemy lines.

17 June 2019 • 14:30 AMT
Armenia Defense Minister visits border positions

Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan on June 15 visited a number of Armenian military bases along the country’s border.

17 June 2019 • 13:38 AMT
Postcard dedicated to Council of Europe cancelled in Armenia

A postcard with one stamp dedicated to the Council of Europe was cancelled and put into circulation by HayPost CJSC.

17 June 2019 • 13:04 AMT
30 dead in triple suicide bombings in Nigeria

One of the bombers detonated his explosive outside a cinema hall where soccer fans had gathered to watch a match.