Lavrenti Mirzoyan: It’s time to abolish exams

10:23 | Armenia Prosperous Armenia actively cooperates with RPA

Despite Prosperous Armenia Party’s criticism of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) and Yerevan Mayor in the pre-election period, Prosperous Armenia and RPA were actively cooperating during a regular meeting of Yerevan Council of Elders on Saturday.
Source: Zhamanak
09:21 | In the world U.S. right to arm Syrian rebels, says Israeli president

Israeli President Shimon Peres has thrown his weight behind U.S. plans to arm Syrian rebels, shrugging off fears the weapons could be turned on Israel and exacerbate the conflict.
Source: Reuters
09:15 | In the world U.S. says it will buy Russian helicopters for Afghan military

The Pentagon said on Monday it will spend $572 million to buy 30 Russian-built military helicopters that will be used by Afghan security forces.
Source: Reuters
09:03 | In the world Anger in China over attack on students in France

A violent attack on a group of Chinese students in a small town in southwest France has prompted anger and condemnation in China.
Source: CNN
09:03 | Region 'Standing man' inspires silent demonstration in Turkey

For more than five hours, he appeared to stare at a portrait of Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the modern Turkish state.
Source: CNN
08:57 | In the world G8 summit to focus on tax, trade and transparency

Monday's meetings in Northern Ireland focused on the conflict in Syria.
Source: BBC
08:53 | In the world Protests spread throughout Brazil

Tens of thousands of people marched through Brazil's largest city, Sao Paulo, on Monday as protests spread over rising public transport prices and the cost of staging the 2014 World Cup.
Source: BBC
08:47 | Armenia Air temperature will go down

Transitory rains and thunderstorm is possible from time to time after midday in the most of regions on June 18.
Source: Meteo-TV
23:00 | In the world Arms for Syrian rebels won't fall into extremist hands, says William Hague

Foreign secretary says no decision made to arm opposition to President Assad, but insists it can be done in containable way.
Source: The Guardian
22:45 | In the world Anger in Southern Egypt over islamist governor

Workers, opposition politicians and activists in the southern city Luxor said they plan to seal off the office of the governor to prevent Adel el-Khayat from entering.
Source: ABC News
22:33 | In the world The Russian and US presidents started their discussion on the sidelines of the G8 summit

The US said last week that it would back the rebel forces because it had “high confidence” that the Syrian government used chemical weapons in the conflict.
Source: Ria.ru
22:25 | In the world Russia issues warning on Syria as G8 summit begins

UK PM David Cameron said he hoped to find "common ground" but Russia, which has already said it opposes US plans to arm rebels, said on Monday it would not allow a no-fly zone over Syria.
Source: BBC
22:18 | In the world Greek PM offers to reopen state broadcaster: government source

Greece's prime minister has offered to quickly restart state broadcaster ERT under temporary management in a bid to defuse a political crisis and avoid snaps elections.
Source: Reuters
22:12 | In the world Syria: Where is Britain's national interest?

Every other commentator seems clear about whether to intervene in Syria: for one side, it's a case of straightforward ethics. Details: The Telegraph
22:05 | In the world Edward Snowden Guardian Chat: Leaker Defends Decision To Release Documents

Congressional leaders have called Snowden a traitor for revealing once-secret surveillance programs two weeks ago in the Guardian and The Washington Post.
Source: The Huffington Post
21:55 | In the world Borussia Dortmund general manager has slammed reports that Robert Lewandowski is heading for a move out of Germany

The highly-rated Pole looked set to follow Mario Goetze and switch to domestic rivals Bayern Munich but his club put the brakes on the move.
Source: The Sun
21:50 | In the world North Korea on Sunday called for high-level talks with the U.S.

At the same time country offered no indication it would move to wind down its nuclear-weapons program to initiate dialogue.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
21:40 | In the world Europe 'would pay price' for arming rebels: Assad

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad warned on Monday that European powers would "pay the price" if they sent weapons to rebel forces seeking to topple him.
Source: The Times of India
21:30 | In the world Saudi Arabia: 4 more deaths from SARS-like virus

Overall, nearly 40 people have died from the virus since September, mostly in Europe and the Middle East.
Source: Associated Press
21:24 | In the world Moscow seeks clarification after Egypt cuts Syria ties

Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Monday.
Source: Ria.ru
21:18 | In the world Venezuelan president seeks canonization for doctor

Nicolas Maduro has asked Pope Francis to canonize a doctor who tended to the poor in Caracas and is considered a saint already by many Venezuelans.
Source: ABC News
21:12 | In the world Stuart Hall jailed for 15 months for sex assaults

The disgraced former BBC presenter Stuart Hall has been jailed for 15 months for a 20-year reign of sexual abuse against young girls.
Source: The Telegraph
21:05 | In the world Protests to give new turn to Egypt revolution

Millions more are ready to defend Egypt's first freely elected leader.
Source: Reuters
21:00 | In the world Turkish government says it may use army to end protests

The government would use "all its powers" and the armed forces if necessary, Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said on state-run television.
Source: BBC
19:59 | Armenia FIDE Women’s Grand Prix was held in Dilijan

FIDE Women’s Grand Prix is going to be held in Dilijan, on June 16-28, 2013.
Source: Armenian Chess Federation reports
19:55 | Armenia 6th Memorial of Olympic Champion Karen Asrian was held in Jermuk

The 6th Memorial of Olympic Champion Karen Asrian was held on 16th June in Jermuk, Armenia.
Source: Armenian Chess Federation
19:53 | Armenia Tigran L. Petrosian has scored 5 points out of 7

Tigran L. Petrosian has scored 5 points out of 7 at the 2nd Grand Europe Open that is being held in the Golden Sands Resort, Bulgaria.
Source: Armenian Chess Federation
19:48 | Region Bako Sahakyan meets Arman Mkrtoumyan

On 17 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia Court of Appeals headed by the chairman Arman Mkrtoumyan.
Source: NKR president's press office
19:44 | Armenia Bako Sahakyan sent congratulatory address to newly elected President of Iran

On 17 June President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to the newly elected President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rohani.
Source: NKR President's press office
19:38 | Region Disposition of newly elected president of Iran on Syrian crises

The Syrian conflict should be resolved by the participation of Syrian people.
Source: MEHR
16:37 | Armenia Ishkhan Zakaryan refuses to answer any questions

The head of the Control Chamber Ishkhan Zakaryan refuses to answer the questions of the journalists.
Source: Panorama.am
16:27 | In the world World leaders are gathering in Northern Ireland for a G8 summit

World leaders are gathering in Northern Ireland for a G8 summit set to be dominated by the conflict in Syria.
Source: BBC
14:27 | In the world British man survives a fall from the 15th floor in New Zealand

A British man has survived a fall from the 15th floor of a building in New Zealand, local media report.
Source: BBC
14:14 | Armenia With Orange, only good surprises: Orange offers 65 AMD/min rate in several countries for incoming calls in roaming

Starting from June 15 and until September 15, Orange offers 65 AMD/min rate for incoming calls when roaming in Georgia, Italy, France, Spain and Turkey. In these countries, Orange Zone special tariff – 250 AMD – is applied for other roaming services such as outgoing calls, SMS and GPRS.
Source: Orange
13:57 | Region New earthquake recorded in Tavush region

Today in the early morning at 05:08 released a notice that on June 17 at 04:48am in the region of Azerbaijan – Georgia borderline an earthquake with 3.5 magnitudes has been recorded.
12:50 | Armenia RA FM is to visit Spain

Today, the RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian is to visit Spain at the invitation of foreign minister of Spain, José Manuel García-Margallo.
Source: MFA press service
12:39 | Armenia UWC Diijan will be a world class school

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Manfred Schepers said that Dilijan International School (DIS) “will be a world class school”.
Source: EBRD
12:37 | Armenia Weather in Armenia on June 17

Transitory rains and thunderstorm is possible after midday and evening in the Northern part of Armenia and Ararat valley on the 17th of June.
Source: Meteo-TV
12:30 | Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Hassan Rouhani

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Hassan Rouhani on his victory in the June 14, 2013 elections and his election to the high and responsible position of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Source: RA president's press office
16:26 | In the world Five soldiers have been killed in clashes in Benghazi

Five soldiers have been killed in clashes between Libyan special forces and armed protesters in the eastern city of Benghazi.
Source: BBC
16:14 | Armenia Armenian Chess Players in Golden Sands

GM Tigran L. Petrosian and 15-year-old David Paravyan have scored 4 points each out of 5 at the 2nd Grand Europe Open that is being held in the Golden Sands Resort.
Source: rmenian Chess Federation
16:11 | In the world White House will use G8 summit to intervene in Syria

The White House will use next week's G8 summit to seek international support for further intervention in Syria that may go beyond the limited military assistance announced on Thursday night, in an attempt to force the Assad regime and its Russian allies into meaningful peace talks.
Source: Guardian
16:02 | In the world Bomb kills 11 in Pakistan

A bomb tore through a bus of female university students in southwestern Pakistan Saturday, killing 11, officials said. As family and friends gathered at the hospital another blast went off, followed by a flurry of bullets that sent bystanders running for cover.
Source: ABC
15:58 | In the world Woman was beaten to death in Aligarh

A woman was beaten to death after a row with neighbours over her daughter's western clothing turned into a riot, the tydicea.news reports.
Source: tydicea.news
15:32 | Armenia Armenian trilateral delegation leaves for Geneva

The trilateral delegation headed by Artem Asatryan, Minister of Labor and Social Issues will attend the 102nd session of the International Labor Conference which is to be held on 17-18 June.
Source: Ministry of Labor and Social Issues
14:38 | Region Preliminary results of presidential elections in Iran ready: Hassan Rohani is leading

The preliminary results of the presidential elections in Iran have been published by the Ministry of Interior Affairs of Iran. The results have been received from several states.
Source: FARS
14:15 | Armenia Asbarez: Ancestors of Prince William are Armenians

DNA test showed that the Ancestors of Prince William have been Armenians and Indians.
Source: Asbarez
12:14 | Armenia Agricultural products market at Yerevan’s center

Fair of agricultural products is being organized in Aram street, next the Malibu café for the second time.
Source: Panorama.am
11:25 | Armenia New candidate for position of Syunik governor

“Chorrord Ishkhanutyun” paper has touched upon the issue of resignation of Surik Khachatryan, Syunik’s governor, as well as acting governor Ara Dolunts.
Source: Chorrord Ishkhanutyun
10:32 | In the world Hassan Rohani may take victory in presidential election in Iran

Moderate Iranian cleric Hassan Rohani looked to be heading towards an outright victory over his conservative rivals in the presidential election, initial results showed on Saturday.
Source: Reuters
10:18 | In the world Venezuelan authorities end house arrest of judge

The Venezuelan authorities have ended the house arrest of a judge held on corruption charges since 2009.
Source: BBC
09:37 | In the world Facebook and Microsoft reveal data requests

Facebook says US requests related to 18,000 to 19,000 user accounts and covered criminal and national security issues.
Source: Aljazeera
09:06 | Armenia Weather in Armenia on 15th of June will be hot and sunny

It will be mostly sunny on the 14th and 15th of June almost in the whole territory.
Source: Meteo-TV
22:30 | Region Turkey government freezes Gezi Park project

Turkey's government has agreed to suspend redevelopment plans for a park in Istanbul until a court rules on the issue.
Source: BBC
22:15 | In the world Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed Manchester City boss on a three-year deal

The club today announced the Chilean, 59, will take over from Roberto Mancini at the Etihad Stadium after leaving Malaga.
Source: The Sun

16:05 03/07/2012 » Education

This year tests for state united entrance exams are of higher quality than last year, Advisor to the Rector of Armenian State University of Economics, former head of State Language Inspectorate Lavrenti Mirzoyan told a news conference in Yerevan. Errors and shortcomings in examination tests have been corrected this year, he added.

When asked about the expediency of knowledge assessment through testing, Mirzoyan said, “It’s time to abolish exams. The time will come when an entrant who is able to pay tuition fees can study wherever he wants without any obstacles.”

Source: Panorama.am