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This is how it happened: during the graduating parties much chocolate was imported in Armenia. Armenians were not informed whether this chocolate was imported by a company or by an individual. And as we all know, most of the “Grand Candy” production has high demand in Armenia. The owner of Grand Candy Company Hrant Vardanyan …

It has already been one year since the UN started implementing the “Mine Detection” program in Armenia. In the framework of this program they make evaluations of mined territories influence on the social and economical development of the surrounding areas. About 60 communities of Ararat, Tavoush, Vayots Dzor, Syunik, Gegharkunik regions still feel the results …

Ornithologist Martin Adamyan announced recently that we can probably see a massive elimination of birds in Armenia, something which is not paid much attention to. Nobody seems to care about the reasons for this. According to the ornithologist, there have been cases like this in Sevan and near the Arpa Lake. We asked Minister of …

There was a huge line in front of ALM (Alternative Mass Media) holding yesterday early in the morning. The people registered, left their addresses and phone numbers, and in exchange received a glass candle with Tigran Karapetyan’s bust portrayed on the candle. We found out that Tigran Karapetyan was presenting himself to the public in …

At around 4:30 p.m. on October 17th, four cars crashed in the middle of Kh. Hayrik street in Gyumri. One of the cars (a green, Volga “Gas 31”) belonged to the mayor candidate of Gyumri Marzpetuni Margaryan who was in his car during the accident. Fortunately, Marzpetuni Margaryan doesn’t have any physical injuries, but there …

“Is it true that the “bird flu” epidemic threatens Armenia?” In response to our question, the Minister of Health Norair Davidyan said the following: “The “bird flu” not only threatens Armenia, but also, the entire world. Even Condalesa Rice is involved in this and leads discussions from time to time regarding this issue.” Vice Minister …

An accident took place in the village of Surenavan located in the Ararat region. Arayik Zeylanyan, who was born in 1979 and was a resident of the village, fell under his friend’s tractor while climbing on top and died. A criminal case has been appealed to the court after the event.

The “KVZ” bus coming to Yerevan from Vardenis had an accident on October 16 at 4 a.m. The bus crashed with the “Kamaz” truck which was located at the end of the road. As a result of the car accident, the nine passengers in the “KVZ” bus, who were primarily school children, received major and …

Mamikon Tonoyan, head of the Ceremonial Services Department of the staff of President of Armenia, died in a car accident. The accident took place on the morning of October 16th near the “Bellagio” restaurant located on Miasnikyan street. Mamikon Tonoyan crashed his personal “Reno” car (state license 30UU100) with the “Gas-31” car (state license 65LO737). …

There was a case of antimonopolistic agreement registered in the airline ticket sales market of Armenia. This agreement was reached between “Tower Travel” (representing “Fly Air” company of Turkey in Armenia) and “Bagrat Tour” travel companies. According to the agreement between these two companies, “Bagrat Tour” pays $50 USD from each airline ticket for the …