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Humanoid Robot Sophia Delivers Remarks at Yerevan La Francophonie Forum, Vows to Learn French For Next Time
Sophia, the lifelike humanoid robot developed by the Hong-Kong-based Hanson Robotics, delivered remarks at the La Francophonie Economic Forum in Yerevan. Sophia spoke in English, but promised to speak French […]
By Virtue of Law, Hayg Marutian Assumes Mayorship of Yerevan
My Step bloc’s candidate for mayor Hayg Marutian has assumed office of Mayor of Yerevan by virtue of law at today’s inaugural session of the Yerevan City Council. “Based on […]
Armenian Engineers Build Tank-Killer Grenade Launcher Drone
Armenian engineers have designed a new weapon in response to the recent deployment of “kamikaze” drones by the Azerbaijan military. Sputnik Armenia reports that their product, an unmanned aerial vehicle […]
Tourism Committee Offers Free Tours For La Francophonie Guests
The ongoing La Francophonie events in Yerevan, Armenia enable to promote tourism opportunities of the country as thousands of guests from all over the world are currently here. “The guests […]
Artsakh president visits on-duty border troops
President of Artsakh Pago Sahagian on October 9 visited the southern section of the Artsakh-Azerbaijan border to get acquainted with the military service and the situation. The office of the […]
IMF Raises Armenia’s Growth Outlook For 2018 to 6%
The International Monetary Fund has raised Armenia‘s growth outlook for 2018 from 3.4% to 6%, the IMF said in its October issue of the Challenges to Steady Growth report. According to the Fund, […]
“Spitak” about Armenia quake joins Best Foreign Language Oscar race
The drama “Spitak” about the devastating earthquake that shook Armenia on December 7, 1988, is Armenia’s submission for the upcoming best foreign language film category at the Oscars. Directed by Russian filmmaker Alexander Kott, the […]
Alone but never forgotten: The 600-year-old sole standing Armenian church in Trabzon, Turkey
After nearly 600 years, despite being partially ruined it is still standing. The Holy Savior Armenian Church of Trabzon, Turkey, is the only standing Armenian monastery in the city. According […]
Pashinian, Tsarukian sign memorandum on holding early parliamentary elections in December
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinian and President of Prosperous Armenia Party Gagik Tsarukian have signed a memorandum on holding early parliamentary elections in December, ARMENBPRESS reports PM Pashinyan wrote […]
Armenia football team has a new chief coach
Armen Gyulbudaghyants has been confirmed as head coach of the Armenian national football team, the country’s Football Federation said. Gyulbudaghyants has previously managed the national youth teams, as well as several clubs including […]