27 February 2026

16:47 04.03.2016 | 17 Earthquakes Hit Armenia within a Few Hours

The Seismological Network of the Seismic Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia registered 17 earthquakes on March 4 from 11:03 to 13:24 by local time, 16 km south-west of Gavar, 10 km deep.

16:46 04.03.2016 | Armenian Embassy in Cairo among Places that “Belong in a Fairy Tale”

Identity-mag.com made a list of most beautiful attractions of Cairo. The website mentions that the Armenian embassy building looks like a cottage that could be a part of “Sleeping Beauty” or “Hansel and Gretel”. The list includes the Baron Empain House of Heliopolis, Prince Said Halim’s Palace, Bab Al Futuh, Basilique Church of Heliopolis, Marriott hotel of Zamarek, the Abdeen Palace, the Gates of Islamic Cairo and the famous Citadel
16:44 04.03.2016 | David Lokyan Gives First Instruction to the New Governor

Minister of Territorial Administration and Development David Lokyan introduced the new Governor of Shriak Province to the staff of the Governorate and community heads. “The new Governor is a person who is well aware of the Province and the problems facing it. There is no need to say anything more as an introduction of the Governor, as he has been employed in the Governorate for the last 14 years. He will not face hardships when continuing the work of the previous Governor”, Lokyan said.
16:41 04.03.2016 | Artur Aleksanyan Leads the Rankings of the United World Wrestling

Olympic bronze medalist, two-time world champion and three-time European champion Artur Aleksanyan leads the 98kg weight class rankings, reports the Press Office of the National Olympic Committee of Armenia.
16:26 04.03.2016 | Which should be Parliamentary Majority and How Electronic Registration will be Performed?—David Harutyunyan Introduces New Electoral Code

D.Harutyunyan stated that on basis of the draft bill lay constitutional amendments, after which RA President Serzh Sargsyan defined the terms, during which draft bills to laws should be developed, which derive from the Constitution.
11:43 04.03.2016 | Istanbul-Armenian Sevan Nișanyan again Taken to Solitary Confinement

Nishanyan, convicted for 11 years, has been in prison because of “construction infractions” since January 11, 2014. But the media had informed earlier that he was imprisoned because of publicly criticizing the Turkish Government. He always raised the issue of the Armenian Genocide in Turkey.

11:43 04.03.2016 | US State Department Issues Travel Warning amid Europe Terrorist Attack Threats

“Terrorist acts in Europe are likely to continue,” the document says. The State Department explains that this is due to the return of those citizens from Syria and Iraq who have joined the “Islamic State”
11:18 04.03.2016 | President Signs Number of Laws Passed by National Assembly

President Serzh Sargsyan signed laws passed by the National Assembly on making changes and amendments in the Republic of Armenia Law “On State Duty” on March 4, and on making changes and amendments in Republic of Armenia Law“ Activity implementation notification “.

11:13 04.03.2016 | For which Applications Cadastre may Charge a Fee?

Last week RA Constitutional Court recognized the case of conformity of some Articles of RA Law on “State registration of rights to the property” with RA Constitution contradicting on the basis of the application of “Freedom of Information Center” NGO, on defining payment for information on rights and restrictions to the property. 168.am  made inquiries […]
11:13 04.03.2016 | Permyakov’s Trial to Resume in Gyumri

Russian soldier Valery Permyakov’s trial, who is accused of killing seven members of the Avetisyan family, will continue on March 4 in the 102nd Russian Military base in Gyumri. As in previous court hearings, witnesses connected to the search and arrest of Permyakov will be questioned. 16 witnesses are to be questioned.