At the Weightlifting World Championships held in Manama, Bahrain, Armenia’s representative and two-time European champion Gor Sahakyan placed 8th in the 73 kg weight category with a total of 331 kg.
Read MoreThere is already an agreement on 15 out of the 17 articles of the peace agreement. This was stated by Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in an interview with the Finnish news agency Lännen Media.
Read MoreArmenia’s Representative on International Legal Matters, Yeghishe Kirakosyan, stated that he does not see any indications that Yerevan is planning to withdraw its lawsuits against Baku from international courts. Kirakosyan made this comment during a press briefing, noting that, as of now, Armenia has not filed any new lawsuits, and all existing procedures are ongoing.
Read MoreIn August, Elina Avanesyan, who acquired Armenian citizenship, advanced one spot in the WTA rankings. The Armenian tennis player is currently ranked 43rd with 1,182 points.
Read MoreBashar al-Assad’s family has arrived in Moscow and has been granted asylum “on humanitarian grounds.”
Read MoreOn December 9, the session of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) began in Yerevan. As part of the event, PACE Secretary General Despina Chatzivassiliou-Tsovilis also arrived in Armenia.
Read MoreOn December 7, journalists Maka Chikhladze and cameraman Giorgi Shetsiruli from TV Pirveli were attacked, and members of the opposition “Coalition for Change” political alliance were assaulted when unknown individuals stormed their office, beating two members, Koba Khabazi and Dato Petridisi.
Read MoreThe winner of the Candidates Tournament, India’s representative Gukesh Dommaraju, achieved victory over reigning World Champion, Chinese grandmaster Ding Liren, in the 11th round of the 2024 Chess World Championship.
Read MoreOn December 8, a three-day primary election began in Gyumri. Due to its results it would be determined which of the seven candidates will be appointed as the city’s interim mayor.
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