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UCOM OFFERS A NEW UDRIFT 3500 MOBILE INTERNET TARIFF PLAN
  • Social
  • 2023-03-22 14:55:24

  Ucom offers joining the new uDrift 3500 prepaid mobile internet tariff plan and receive 30GB of the high-speed internet at just 3500 drams per month.   The existing subscribers of the

Legal Experts Ask International Court -To Probe Turkey’s Crimes Against Humanity
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-21 13:07:10

  Several newspapers announced earlier this month that a major complaint has been submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Turkey. A group of European legal experts compiled a

President Harutyunyan signed a decree on appointing a new minister
  • Press release
  • 2023-03-16 10:55:44

  On March 16, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree on appointing Norayr Mkrtchyan Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Artsakh

UCOM: NEW APP, NEW FEATURES
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  • 2023-03-16 10:12:00

  New and existing subscribers of Ucom’s both individual and corporate mobile tariff plans can now benefit from the updated version of Ucom mobile application by downloading it either from

Truth is Stranger Than Fiction: Israel’s - Ambassador to Azerbaijan is an Armenian
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-15 12:43:37

  When I first heard that Israel’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, George Deek, is an Armenian, I thought that it can’t be true. However, I was astonished to find out that

Israel’s Massive Supply of -Sophisticated Weapons to Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-08 11:50:13

  The Israeli Haaretz newspaper published on March 5, an astounding article titled: “92 Flights from Israeli Base Reveal Arms Exports to Azerbaijan.”   The article reported that on March 2, Azerbaijan’s

UCOM OFFERS HONOR X9A SMARTPHONE AT 4000 AMD/MONTH, PLUS HONOR X3 WIRELESS EARBUDS, 100 GB OF INTERNET AND A NICE PHONE NUMBER
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  • 2023-03-03 15:22:55

  Until April 15, 2023 Ucom offers purchasing Honor X9a smartphone at just 4000 AMD per month and get Honor X3 wireless earbuds, 100 GB of mobile internet and a

Artsakh’s President Made a Huge Mistake - By Dismissing Vardanyan at Aliyev’s Orders
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-01 13:48:13

Artsakh’s President Arayik Harutyunyan made a huge mistake last Thursday when he succumbed to the pressure of Pres. Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, dismissing State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, a billionaire

What next in Armenia - Turkey relations
  • 2023-03-01 11:58:46

  Analysis by political scientist Beniamin Poghosyan for Noyyan Tapan TV.   Today we will discuss the perspectives of Armenia-Turkey relations in the context of so-called earthquake diplomacy. On February 6 the

The Human rights defender of the Republic of Artsakh and Center for Law and Justice “Tatoyan” foundation published a joint report
  • Press release
  • 2023-03-01 11:31:07

  The Human rights defender (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Artsakh and Center for Law and Justice “Tatoyan” foundation published a joint report, which presents the violations of the rights

Help Pavel Terteryan
  • Announcements
  • 2023-02-28 16:01:27

Hello, I, Pavel Terteryan, in 2021 successfully has been accepted by the faculty of "acting program" (MFA) at Pace University in the state of New York (USA), unfortunately, I have

Earthquake Damage and Corruption - Are Intertwined in Erdogan’s Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2023-02-22 11:39:29

  With each passing day, the number of victims of the earthquake in Turkey is increasing. Our heart goes out to the nearly 50,000 dead and close to 200,000 injured

The best wines, handmade brandy and new achievements of "Armenia Wine" company at "ProdExpo" exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2023-02-16 19:01:49

This year, Eastern Europe and Russia's largest and most prestigious food and beverage international exhibition "ProdExpo" took place in Moscow, February 6-10. This time, the exhibition gathered 35 countries

Aid from Armenia to Turkey Generates - Heated Debate Among Armenians
  • Politics
  • 2023-02-15 14:55:01

  The Armenian government's decision to send massive humanitarian aid and dozens of rescuers to Turkey following the powerful earthquake generated much controversy among Armenians.   The Turkish government is not a

According to the presidential decree, state commission for the organization and coordination of the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Artsakh national-liberation movement was established
  • Press release
  • 2023-02-15 13:49:34

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree to establish a state commission for the organization and coordination of the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the

Armenia should take actions to prevent the Artsakh Blockade becoming a new normal
  • 2023-02-13 12:17:03

Viewpoint with Benyamin Poghosyan Analysis by political scientist Beniamin Poghosyan.   Today we will discuss the ongoing blockade of Latchin Corridor by Azerbaijan.    Blockade has just entered Third month passing the threshold of

Israeli TV Spews Repulsive Azeri -Propaganda Against Armenia & Iran
  • Politics
  • 2023-02-01 13:30:49

  On January 27, Israel’s international TV station, i24NEWS, aired a half-hour program full of falsehoods to glorify Azerbaijan’s relations with Israel and vilify Armenia, Iran and Russia. This scandalous

The Ombudsman commented to the “Ouest France” on the Humanitarian Situation Caused by the Blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-31 15:05:56

  Human Rights Defender Gegham Stepanyan gave an interview to the French news outlet “Ouest France,” in which he referred to the blockade of the Lachin corridor by the Azerbaijani

Azeris Shoot Themselves in the Foot-By Blocking the Lachin Corridor
  • Politics
  • 2023-01-25 12:34:26

  120,000 Armenians in Artsakh are trying to survive in sub-zero temperatures without heat, food and medicines due to the blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azeri eco-terrorists who are

The ongoing blockade of Artsakh. What is next
  • 2023-01-24 15:11:44

Viewpoint with Benyamin

The Human Rights Defender has submitted an application for resignation to the National Assembly in relation to switching her job
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-23 14:05:17

  On January 23 the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan in line with the legislation submitted her resignation to the National Assembly in connection with switching her job.   According to

"Eco-activists" could not reach the Lachin Corridor without the the Azerbaijani authorities’s special permission: the Foundation has analyzed new facts
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-20 12:36:57

  As a result of the 44-day war, the entry and exit of citizens to the territories that came under the control of Azerbaijan is regulated by the Azerbaijani legislation,

How President Aliyev Became - The Corrupt Despot of Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2023-01-19 15:48:55

  Journalist Fin Depencier wrote a lengthy exposé in the San Francisco-based Palladium Magazine, titled: “Ilham Aliyev and the Making of Azerbaijan.”   The article starts with Ilham Aliyev’s early years in

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan signed a number of decrees
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-16 12:23:52

    On January 16, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a number of decrees.   According to the decrees,    Major-General Ashot Hakobjanyan was dismissed from the position of Director of the

When Azerbaijan Opens Wide its Purse, Money-Grabbers Rush to Take Their Share
  • Politics
  • 2023-01-11 15:39:45

  Journalist Till Bruckner wrote a lengthy investigative article regarding Azerbaijan handing some of its vast petrodollars to politicians, businessmen, and universities around the world. Even prominent individuals and institutions

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan signed decrees and approved the Government’s decision
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-11 10:52:59

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a number of decrees.   Pursuant to the decrees, Srbuhi Arzumanyan was dismissed from the post of First Deputy Head of the Artsakh

United Nations Security Council Internationalizes the Artsakh Issue
  • Politics
  • 2022-12-29 13:20:46

  Once again Armenians heard supportive words from the international community; this time from the United Nations Security Council. The discussion in the UN Security Council served to influence world public

Community investments of the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine amounted to about 3.5 billion drams
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-28 15:21:02

  Summing up the passing year, Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine CJSC publishes the social investments data for 2022 in Kajaran and Kapan communities.    In two agglomerated communities, ZPMK has invested a total

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan received representatives of the political forces represented in the National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-28 13:16:12

  On December 28, President of the Artsakh Republic Araryik Harutyunyan received representatives of the political forces represented in the National Assembly.   The meeting was attended by NA Chairman Arthur Tovmasyan,

Turkish National Jailed for Sending- U.S. Defense Data to Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2022-12-22 14:40:49

  I wrote an article in June 2021 about a Turkish man who was accused by the Justice Department of illegally sending U.S. Defense technical data to Turkey. Arif Ugur,

Global Humanitarian Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Stop the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-22 11:03:26

  Members of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and leaders of the global humanitarian community have issued a statement regarding the current situation in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) that threatens to result in

It’s been 10 days since Artsakh was under total blockade
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-21 12:36:36

  In the morning of December 12, the Azerbaijani side, under fake environmental pretexts, blocked the Lachin corridor, the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia and to the outer world.   As

Washington Post Reveals Azerbaijan’s Hiring of Two Retired U.S. Generals
  • Politics
  • 2022-12-20 13:01:26

  The Washington Post published last week a lengthy investigative article titled: “Air Force feared generals' foreign consulting jobs would cause scandal” by journalists Craig Whitlock and Nate Jones. The

One-off cash assistance for the population of vulnerable border communities following the 2022 September hostilities
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-13 15:22:19

  On 12 December, the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS), in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Armenia have distributed one-time cash assistance to

President Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-13 11:13:33

  On December 12, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation.   Issues related to the situation created as a result of Azerbaijan's repeated provocation against the

The statement of Human Rights Defender
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-13 11:10:35

  Azerbaijani environmental activists have blocked the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia and to the world. Even for a fresh researcher the videos depicting the behavior of so called

The statement of the Human Rights Defender on the Human Rights Day
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-10 11:01:56

  With the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years ago, the big family of states agreed that the recognition of human dignity, equality, and inalienable rights

The Human Rights Defender met with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-09 10:44:31

  The Human Rights Defender Kristinne Grigoryan met with Janine Wynne, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, and the representatives of the

The delegation led by Arayik Harutyunyan met with President of the Region of Île-de-France Valérie Pécresse
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-08 12:54:28

  The delegation led by President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan who is on a working visit in the Republic of France, met with President of the Region of

Meetings at the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Office of International Religious Freedom
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-07 11:11:58

  Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan discussed the achievements and challenges of Armenia's fight against trafficking in recent years with the representatives of the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and

The Human Rights Defender met Ms. Erica Olson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, in Washington
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2022-12-06 12:04:31

  On December 6, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan met Ms. Erica Olson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, in

Human Rights Defender’s message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-03 13:53:33

  December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities․   Despite the efforts of the country in recent years, people with disabilities still face significant challenges in Armenia. The current

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Junior Eurovision 2022”
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-02 14:19:02

  On December 2nd, 2022, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Junior Eurovision 2022” has been put into circulation.    The postage stamp was cancelled by the Chief of Staff to

The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-30 13:18:14

  On November 29, the Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr.

BBC Whitewashes Azerbaijan’s Crimes; By Airing Film Backed by BP & Aliyevs
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-30 11:39:38

  The openDemocracy.net website published a critical article about BBC’s airing of a two-part propaganda film funded by the UK oil and gas giant British Petroleum (BP) about Azerbaijan. Written

Fly Arna launches a new recruitment drive for cabin crew
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-25 14:14:42

  Yerevan, Armenia: November 25, 2022: Fly Arna, Armenia’s national airline and a joint venture company between the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) and Air Arabia Group, continues its recruitment

The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan, participated in the General Assembly of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) in Brussels
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-25 11:25:46

  The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan, participated in the General Assembly of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) in Brussels, held on November 22-23.   The purpose

Armenians Need to Assess French Senate’s ;Positive Resolution Cool-Headedly
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-23 14:31:43

  Throughout their long history, Armenians have always expected that some foreign power would rescue them from their enemies. Over the centuries, they hoped for assistance from the Romans, Byzantines,

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan participated in a solemn opening ceremony of the Russian Center in Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-19 13:32:50

  On November 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan participated in the opening ceremony of the Russian Center in Stepanakert, which was founded on the initiative of the

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-19 12:00:04

  On November 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation with the participation of representatives of the National Assembly political forces.   Recent foreign political developments

More Examples of Turkey Seeking ;To Extradite its Citizens from Overseas
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-17 12:53:06

  After my last week's article about Turkey kidnapping its dissident citizens from overseas, I came across several other examples of the Turkish government's attempts to bring back, under false

UCOM SUBSCRIBERS TO ENJOY THE BEST ROAMING RATE OF 8 AMD/MB IN GEORGIA, EGYPT AND UAE
  • Social
  • 2022-11-15 11:49:40

  Ahead of the winter season, from November 15 until January 15, 2023 Ucom’s mobile customers will benefit from the best internet roaming rate of 8 AMD/MB when travelling to

UCOM HAS INTRODUCED FUTURE NETWORK WI-FI 6E ROUTERS
  • Social
  • 2022-11-14 11:56:25

  During the press conference held on November 11, 2022 Ara Khachatryan, Director General at Ucom, presented the Wi-Fi 6E routers to be exploited in the future network. Last year,

When Will the World Put a Stop- To Turkey’s Criminal Behavior?
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-10 11:45:01

  For many years, dozens of reports have been written about the Turkish government’s large-scale kidnapping of Turkish citizens from around the world for criticizing Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s regime.   Exiled

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan appointed Ruben Vardanyan as a Minister of State
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 12:54:24

  On November 4, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree on releasing Artak Beglaryan from the position of the Minister of State.   Ruben Vardanyan was appointed Minister

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan convened an enlarged working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 10:28:10

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an enlarged working consultation with the participation of representatives of the parliamentary forces.   Latest foreign political developments around the Artsakh Republic and

Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 10:11:47

  On November 3, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank's team implementing the third and fourth projects of modernization

Presidents of Turkey and Azerbaijan Split; The Loot of the 2020 Artsakh War
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-02 11:48:01

  While Armenia has been licking its wounds of the 2020 Artsakh War, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey wasted no time to get together and split with their families

Ameriabank: At the Vanguard of Armenia's Banking Sector
  • Social
  • 2022-11-01 15:21:06

  In an interview with Global Markets Magazine, Hovhannes Toroyan, Chief Financial Officer at Ameriabank CJSC, explains the Bank’s strategy and highlights some of the reasons for its success in

One new postage stamp dedicated to 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate Julienne Lusenge
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-01 12:54:34

  On October 31st, 2022, a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Laureates of “Aurora” Prize. Julienne Lusenge” has been cancelled and put into circulation.   The postage stamp

The Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the Chamber of Advocates/ Lawyers Order (Ordre Des Avocats ) of the city of Montpelier
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-27 10:46:31

  The Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the Bâtonnier of the Lawyers Order (Ordre Des Avocats)/Chamber of Advocates of Montpelier Mr. Nicola Bedel de Buzareingues,

‘Global Armenian Summit’ Divides Armenians, while Pretending to Unify Them
  • Politics
  • 2022-10-26 09:51:59

  In a few days, we will witness once again an unfortunate manifestation of Armenia’s leadership dividing the Armenian nation, while claiming to unify it.   The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs

“Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications” Conference Hosted at UWC Dilijan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2022-10-24 15:26:02

  On October 24-28, UWC Dilijan College in Armenia will host the first international conference entitled “Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications”, organised jointly with the National Centre of Scientific Research

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan had a meeting with the members of the newly formed Public Council of the Artsakh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-21 13:23:20

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan held a meeting with the members of the newly formed Public Council.   The Head of the State wished efficient work to the members

Aliyev vs. Pashinyan: War of Words - At CIS Summit in Kazakhstan
  • Politics
  • 2022-10-19 14:11:03

  Last week, the nine leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), composed of former Soviet Republics, met in Astana, Kazakhstan. In attendance were the President of Azerbaijan Ilham

Aliyev vs. Pashinyan: War of Words At CIS Summit in Kazakhstan
  • A comment
  • 2022-10-18 16:01:51

    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   Last week, the nine leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), composed of former Soviet Republics, met in Astana, Kazakhstan. In attendance were

The Human Rights Defender received the delegation of the National Council of Switzerland
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-17 12:36:32

  On October 15, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia received the members of delegation of the National Council of Switzerland: parliamentarians Mr. Stefan Müller-Altermatt, Mr. Michel Mater and Secretary

Mayor of New York Eric Adams: ‘After I Retire, I’m going to live in Baku’
  • Politics
  • 2022-10-14 13:49:35

  The U.S. media in recent months published several articles covering New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial statements, foreign travels, and fundraising activities.   Before becoming Mayor on January 1, 2022,

UCOM’S SPECIAL OFFER OF THE UNLIMITED INTERNET IS NOW TERMLESS
  • Social
  • 2022-10-10 13:41:54

  The unlimited internet special offer tailored for the subscribers of Ucom’s mobile voice service’s Level Up 4700 prepaid and Level Up 5500 postpaid tariff plans has become termless. The

FAO provides winter wheat seeds to vulnerable families in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-08 10:50:45

  8 October 2022 – The most cultivated grain in Armenia is wheat, still its production has been steadily declining in the recent years. The war in Ukraine in particular

Turkish Denialists Cannot Defeat Armenians in California
  • Politics
  • 2022-10-05 15:43:14

  Turkish denialists found out last week that they can’t defeat Armenians in California.   Contrary to extensive Turkish lobbying efforts, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Sept. 29, 2022,

Josep Borrell calls for Azerbaijani troops to withdraw from Armenia, defends EU’s gas deal with Baku
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-05 10:31:44

  en.armradio. The EU has done everything it can to call on the parties to engage in a dialogue, to put in place a ceasefire, EU High Representative for Foreign

Anna Arakelyan has been appointed as a Delegate for Armenia in Global Chamber of Business Leaders
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-05 10:30:12

  Anna Arakelyan has been appointed as a Delegate for Armenia in Global Chamber of Business Leaders.   Anna has knowledge and experience that can fully contribute to globally creating the environment