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There is no decrease in price for gas and neither is it privileged – Union of Informed Citizens
Jun01

There is no decrease in price for gas and neither is it privileged – Union of Informed Citizens

Yesterday the Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia decreased the tariffs for natural gas. In particular, the price for one cubic meter of natural gas became 146.7 AMD instead of the previous 156 AMD. And for industrial enterprises and gas stations (those that consume more than 10 thousand m3), the price dropped to...

Some EU states uncertain about extending Russia sanctions: Germany
May31

Some EU states uncertain about extending Russia sanctions: Germany

The energy, financial and defense sanctions against Russia, introduced over Moscow’s role in the conflict in Ukraine, expire in July. …read more Source:...

80 percent of people having lung cancer are smokers
May31

80 percent of people having lung cancer are smokers

May 31 is the World No Tobacco Day. In Armenia, compared to previous years, the number of smokers hasn’t changed significantly. 53 percent of men, 7-8 percent of women and 6 percent of teenagers are smokers in our country. Alexander Bazarchyan, Director of National Institute of Health, thinks legislative changes are needed for decreasing...

Steinmeier says international conflicts can’t be settled without Russia
May31

Steinmeier says international conflicts can’t be settled without Russia

Germany wants to keep the sanctions until the Minsk peace accords between Russia and Ukraine are implemented, Steinmeier said. …read more Source:...

They’ll Demand from the Armenian Side to Agree on a Settlement Package Based on Former Unfavorable Road Map
May28

They’ll Demand from the Armenian Side to Agree on a Settlement Package Based on Former Unfavorable Road Map

Interview with Lilit Gevorgyan, Russia and CIS, Europe senior analyst at IHS Global Insight. Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting took place in Vienna, after which the Co-chairs, RA presidential office appeared with statements, providing minimal information on the subject of negotiations. However, it’s clear that subject of negotiations was the...

The rumor on Azerbaijan-fled Vahan Martirosyan’s moving to Ukraine to be clarified
May28

The rumor on Azerbaijan-fled Vahan Martirosyan’s moving to Ukraine to be clarified

Vahan Martirosyan, the Head of “National Liberation Movement” NGO, who a few months ago has fled to Azerbaijan from Armenia with his wife and a child and has asked for a political asylum, has moved to Ukraine. He has told … …read more Source:...

“Armenia was presented illegally.” Minister of Sports about the brawl of Armenian and Azerbaijani sportsmen
May28

“Armenia was presented illegally.” Minister of Sports about the brawl of Armenian and Azerbaijani sportsmen

In the city of Lvov, Ukraine, there was a mass brawl with the participation of Armenian and Azerbaijani sportsmen. Today, Aravot.am asked the Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Gabriel Ghazaryan, how he reacts to the incident and how he … …read more Source:...

MEDICRIME Convention to enter into force in Armenia
May28

MEDICRIME Convention to enter into force in Armenia

On Tuesday, the 1st of June the Council of Europe’s Convention against counterfeit medical products and similar crimes involving threats to public health, the MEDICRIME Convention, will enter into force in Armenia. This Convention is the first international treaty that established as offences the following: – the manufacturing of...

G7 leaders agree to prolong anti-Russiansanctions
May27

G7 leaders agree to prolong anti-Russiansanctions

The G7 has agreed to extend sanctions imposed on Russia for its role in the Ukraine crisis,Prime Minister of Great Britain David Cameron told Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency. “Ukraine fell victim to Russian aggression. We should not forget it Leaders of G7 countries believe that existing sanctions should remain in place until the Minsk...

Ukrainian security service bans Gorbachev from entering Ukraine
May26

Ukrainian security service bans Gorbachev from entering Ukraine

Mikhail Gorbachev has declined to comment on the Ukrainian authorities’ decision. …read more Source:...