Armenian families still living in containers from 1988 quake
Spitak suffered an earthquake 28 years ago, but the local authorities are failing to cope with its consequences even today
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Valery Permyakov sentenced to life in jail
Russian solder Valery Permyakov was sentenced by an Armenian judge to life in prison for killing seven members of the Avetisyan family in Gyumri. The prosecuting attorney had earlier demanded a life term for the …
Permyakov may be exchanged for Harutyunyan - media
The court on Tuesday will announce the verdict of Valery Permyakov, a serviceman of the 102nd Russian Federation (RF) Military Base in Armenia's Gyumri, who is charged with the murder of seven members of the Avetisyan family …
Postaprelium
Half a year later, the long-term effects of the April reconnaissance can be seen more clearly
Massive fire in Gyumri, roofs of 7 houses damaged
A massive fire broke out in Gyumri damaging the roofs of seven houses on Tuesday, News.am reported. The firemen are working at the site, but the reasons are still unclear. …
Explosion at gas station in Gyumri
An explosion occurred at a gas station in Gyumri, the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations said. Two people were injured in the blast, they were taken to the Gyumri Medical Center. The reasons of the explosion are …
Vatican on visit of Pope Francis to Armenia in June
Pope Francis will arrive to Armenia on June 24, he plans to visit the Armenian Apostolic Church's seat in Echmiadzin and conduct a liturgy with Armenian Apostolic Church leader Catholicos Garegin …
EBRD to provide Armenia with €14.6 million loan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is financing a street rehabilitation program in Gyumri, the second largest city in Armenia, with a €14.6 million sovereign loan, Arka.am reports. The financing will fund …
Children of Russian military from Gyumri to travel to Crimea on May 9th
Children of the Russian military who serve at the Russian base in Gyumri will spend the Victory Day in Crimea and Sevastopol as encouragement for their excellent marks, the press service of the Southern Military District reports. …
Careless driver crashes into monuments to ashugh Givani and Sheram in Gyumri
Today, early in the morning, the monuments to the ashughs Givani and Sheram were damaged as a result of a traffic accident in Gyumri. At around 4:00 am (3:00 am Moscow time) the driver of an Opel …
Valeriy Permyakov pleads guilty to murder
Russian soldier Valeriy Permyakov, who is charged with killing the Avetisyan family in Gyumri, pleaded guilty to the murder. Permyakov said that he understands the fundamental nature and legal qualifications of the …
Gyumri may become "youth capital" of Armenia
Over the last few years the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs of Armenia has been implementing the program 'Youth Capital', in which, with the exception Yerevan, all the other cities of the republic can participate, the Deputy Minister …
Russia delivers newest drones to Armenia
The newest drones (UAVs) have been delivered to the Russian base in Armenia, the press service of the Southern Military District reports. It is known that Russian military intelligence may use the Tachyon drones in the daytime and …
Sixth patient dies of swine flu in Armenia
A patient died of swine flu last night at the Alexander Mikaelyan Yerevan Institute of Surgery. He became the sixth person who died of the disease in the country, Health Ministry spokesman Anahit …
This year's first earthquake in Georgia
An earthquake took place in Georgia at 16:24 local time, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismic Centre reports Its magnitude was 3.1. The epicenter was located 29 km northeast of the Georgian city of Tsalka and 64 km to the south …
Russia reinforces base in Gyumri with new helicopters
Russia has reinforced its military base in Armenia with attack and transport helicopters. “Six modern attack Mi-24P and transport Mi-8MT helicopters from the Army’s aviation have been delivered from a military airbase in the …
Trial of Permiakov may take place without press
Some technical problems have already appeared in the trial of Russian serviceman Valery Permiakov, who killed the Avetisyans in Gyumri. The murder case of the Avetisyans is …
Armenia commemorates victims of Spitak earthquake
It is the 27th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake. The earthquake happened in Armenia on December 7, 1988. Powerful tremors destroyed nearly half a minute the whole northern part of Armenia, covering territory with a population of about 1 …
Russian military in Armenia receive new drones
Servicemen of the Russian military base in Gyumri have received Orlan-10 drones, the press service of the Southern Military District said. "We will use drones to monitor the extent and local entities in the highlands, as well as …
New accusations against Valery Permiakov
Russian servicemen Valery Permiakov, accused of killing seven people in the Armenian city of Gyumri, is facing new charges, the Investigative Committee of Armenia reports. "A preliminary ...
