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Harut Sassounian.Pro-Azeri and Pro-Turkish Writers Denigrate Armenia and Diaspora
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-12-14 17:45:11

  Turkish and Azeri circles were displeased with my latest column where I had analyzed Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s phone call to Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan.   Azerbaijan’s Trend news agency published

The water system supply project continues in rural communities
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-14 17:10:26

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in cooperation with VivaCell-MTS has built a 2050-meter-long water pipeline in Gnishik community in the frames of "Water

Bako Sahakyan signed laws
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-14 14:22:00

On 14 December President Bako Sahakyan signed laws "On Ecological Education and Upbringing", "On Bankrupcy", on making amendments and changes to the law "On Land Tax", on making amendments

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect of the Pridnestrovian Moldovian Republic Vadim Krasnoselsky
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-13 17:21:36

On 13 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect of the Pridnestrovian Moldovian Republic Vadim Krasnoselsky.  The letter runs as follows: “Respectful Mr. Krasnoselsky, On behalf of

Former President of Mexico Ernesto Zedillo Joins Aurora Prize Selection Committee
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-13 13:34:51

Zedillo Joins a Select Group of Humanitarians headed by Academy Award-winner and humanitarian George Clooney to Choose 2017 Aurora Prize Finalists    09 DECEMBER, 2016 – YEREVAN/NEW YORK — The Aurora

Hover” has presented a new choir project
  • Culture
  • 2016-12-12 19:22:42

“Hover” State Chamber Choir continues appearing with experimental projects in various genres. This time the choir has presented non-conventional arrangements of Aparan folk songs in collaboration with Vahagn Hayrapetyan

Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the Constitutional reforms
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-12 17:40:33

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the Constitutional reforms. The President rated satisfactory the hard work carried out by the Professional Commission on Constitutional Reforms

Bako Sahakyan and Serzh Sargsyan visited a number of military units located in the southern and south-eastern regions of the republic
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-09 18:38:52

On 9 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited a number of military units located in the southern and south-eastern

Armenia’s Reputation and Russia’s Games in Syria
  • Politics
  • 2016-12-08 18:03:56

It seems Armenia is getting involved in yet another dangerous game. Armenia is receiving delegations from Syria, and Russian media are spreading news that Armenian peacekeepers may get involved

Ucom Launched “A New Phone and Twice More Internet This New Year” Offer
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-08 17:31:47

Ucom has launched a New Year offer, called “A New Phone and Twice More Internet”. All those subscribers, acquiring Samsung Galaxy J120 smartphone and joining Universal 2900 postpay tariff

A new irrigation system has been launched in borderland Chinari community
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-08 17:27:55

A new irrigation system, including one river water intake and 650m-long pipe, has been launched in Chinari village of Tavoush region, which has a 28 km-long common border with

Bako Sahakyan in the Stepanakert airport met President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-08 17:18:33

On 8 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in the Stepanakert airport met President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia. In one of the military units located in the

Yet another Open Doors Day in the frame of cooperation with universities
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-08 15:27:06

The culture of management and customer care, as well as the continuously improving services and innovations presented by Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator remain in the focus of students’ attention.

“HayPost” CJSC starts the provision of “ACRA Credit Reporting” CJSC services in all Regions of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-08 14:50:00

   «HayPost» CJSC and «ACRA Credit Reporting» CJSC launched a joint program in all Regions of the Republic of Armenia, which enables the physical and legal entities (credit information entities)

OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the direction of the NKR Askeran region
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-08 12:39:44

 On December 8, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

Bako Sahakyan met with responsible officials of the territorial administration sphere and heads of regional administrations
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-08 11:56:10

On 8 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with responsible officials of the territorial administration sphere and heads

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Masis Mayilyan Ambassador at large conferring him the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-08 11:25:51

On 8 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Masis Mayilyan Ambassador at large conferring him the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Nagorno Karabakh

Harut Sassounian.Access to Power: VP Pence Calls Sargsyan;Erdogan & Aliyev Call Pres.-elect Trump
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-12-07 15:19:50

Shortly after the Nov. 8 elections, I wrote a column suggesting that Armenian-Americans make every effort to contact President-elect Trump or his aides before the January 20 Presidential inauguration,

Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex
  • Social
  • 2016-12-07 12:46:58

On 7 December in connection with the 28th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the direction of the NKR Askeran region
  • Politics
  • 2016-12-07 11:36:20

On December 8, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line

Ucom Launched New Stations in Aragatsotn and Shirak Regions
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-12-06 17:13:05

This November, within the frames of expansion and modernization of the mobile network coverage Ucom launched 2 new stations in the regions of Aragatsotn and Shirak. The station construction

Fighting Corruption Focus of Investigative Journalism Conference in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-06 14:50:13

As we look ahead to the International Anti-Corruption Day, marked annually on December 9, more than 100 Armenian media professionals and students will hear about cutting-edge technology for investigative

Harut Sassounian.Access to Power: VP Pence Calls Sargsyan;Erdogan & Aliyev Call Pres.-elect Trump
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-12-06 12:43:21

  Shortly after the Nov. 8 elections, I wrote a column suggesting that Armenian-Americans make every effort to contact President-elect Trump or his aides before the January 20 Presidential inauguration,

Harut Sassounian.Access to Power: VP Pence Calls Sargsyan;Erdogan & Aliyev Call Pres.-elect Trump
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-12-06 12:43:21

  Shortly after the Nov. 8 elections, I wrote a column suggesting that Armenian-Americans make every effort to contact President-elect Trump or his aides before the January 20 Presidential inauguration,

Harut Sassounian.Armenia Finally Counters Pakistan’s Anti-Armenian Policies
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-12-05 18:51:51

I am pleased to learn that the Republic of Armenia has finally decided to counter Pakistan’s persistently pro-Azeri, pro-Turkish, and anti-Armenian policies.   Last week, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported that

Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the cultural sphere
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-05 17:41:54

On 5 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the cultural sphere.   A wide range of issues

Grant Contract Signing Ceremony between AGBU Armenia and the European Union Delegation to Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-05 17:12:18

The European Union Delegation to Armenia and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) have signed a Contract to the EUR 2 million grant that marks the beginning of a

President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the NKR Communist party
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-05 14:28:58

On 5 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the NKR Communist party. A wide range of

Russian Federal Security Service Has Access to Personal Data of Armenian Citizens. Daniel Ioannisyan
  • Social
  • 2016-12-05 13:28:36

  As it is known, the Border Management Information System (BMIS) has been functioning in Armenia since 2006. The system is a database containing data on Armenian citizens and vehicles

Bako Sahakyan received director of the National Archives of Armenia, historian Amatouni Virabyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-03 18:09:30

On 3 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received director of the National Archives of Armenia, historian Amatouni Virabyan. A range of issues related to the cooperation between Artsakh and

Foreign Grants Received by the RA Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
  • Economy
  • 2016-12-03 16:08:49

  The Union of Informed Citizens NGO continues to report on the foreign grants received by the RA state bodies. So, let us turn to the foreign grants received by

Vivacell-MTS stands by repatriated Syrian Armenians with special needs
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-02 17:38:32

Vivacell-MTS shows its support to repatriated Armenian children with disabilities who were facing hardship and insecurity in Syria due to the ongoing civil war. Before their relocation to Armenia,

Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the educational, scientific and sports sphere
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-02 16:30:01

On 2 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the educational, scientific and sports sphere. A wide

Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the state government sphere
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-01 18:42:23

On 1 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the state government sphere. A wide range of

Harut Sassounian.Armenia Finally Counters Pakistan’s Anti-Armenian Policies
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-12-01 18:35:39

I am pleased to learn that the Republic of Armenia has finally decided to counter Pakistan’s persistently pro-Azeri, pro-Turkish, and anti-Armenian policies.   Last week, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported that

Owing to VivaCell-MTS and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia support, decent housing conditions have been provided to twenty families in Lori region
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-01 17:28:53

    In the frames of the housing project, VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia President Ashot Yeghiazaryan paid just another regional visit. This time the

Open letter to Ban Ki-moon
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-01 11:29:03

On November 30 the United Nations Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York hosted a dinner in honor of Ban Ki-moon, whose nine-year term as UN Secretary-General will

Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Talish and got acquainted with the process of implementing the instructions and tasks given and set by him
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-30 18:40:34

On 29 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Talish and got acquainted with the process of implementing the instructions and tasks given and set by

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Police Officer Day
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-30 18:22:16

On 30 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Police Officer Day.   The address runs as follows: “Respected officers and veterans of the Police, On

VivaCell-MTS – a bridge of partnership
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-30 17:47:22

The successful governance culture of VivaCell-MTS has become a role model for its partners. The readiness to exercise responsible attitude and be useful to the society has united different

“iPhone 7” and “iPhone 7 plus “for AMD 1 – by subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-30 13:18:06

By subscribing to “STARTPHONE 29 500” or “STARTPHONE 32 500” for 24 months one can get “iPhone 7” or “iPhone 7 Plus” for AMD 1.   Subscription period 24 months “STARTPHONE 29 500”

NKR Foreign Minister Received Members of France-Artsakh Friendship Circle
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-28 19:15:08

  On November 28, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received members of France-Artsakh Friendship Circle - French MP Erwan Bienne and former Mayor of Vienne (NKR

Symphony No. 5 by Mahler was presented in the interpretation of the SYOA.Video
  • Culture
  • 2016-11-28 17:16:14

On November 26 Gustav Mahler’s music was presented at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, headed by conductor Sergey Smbatyan, performed Symphony No. 5

Bako Sahakyan received members of the “France-Karabagh” friendship circle, member of the French National Assembly Erwann Binet and Jacques Remiller
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-28 16:48:53

On 28 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received members of the “France-Karabagh” friendship circle, member of the French National Assembly Erwann Binet and Jacques Remiller. Various issues related to

New postage stamp dedicated to the national cuisine
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-28 16:42:50

On November 28th, 2016, 1 postage stamp dedicated to the theme “The Regional Commonwealth in the field of Communications. National cuisine” is put into circulation.   The postage stamp has been

Energy-saving outdoor illumination system reaches Martiros
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-28 15:58:05

Martiros village is famous for more than 700 years of history. The bordering community, that has many historical and cultural assets, since 1990, has been left with dark streets

UN Office in Armenia strongly condemns the recent cases of violence against women
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-28 14:42:52

The United Nations in Armenia strongly condemns the recent cases of violence against women in Yerevan and widely reported by media and social networks. In one instance, on 25

OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the eastern direction of Talish settlement of the NKR Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-28 14:26:36

On November 28, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

President Sahakyan visited the Talish village
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-26 12:14:59

On 25 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met on the territory of the medieval monastic complex of the Virgin Mary located in the vicinities of the Dadivank village

Azerbaijan's Flawed Healthcare System
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-26 12:10:31

A spate of high-profile allegations of medical malpractice, which has led to several fatalities, has served to increase many Azerbaijani’s already jaundiced view of their country’s public health system.   Most

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-26 11:58:41

On November 28, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line

After 20 years of waiting two families in Ararat region celebrate housewarming
  • Сharity
  • 2016-11-25 11:18:38

The housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing Armenia encompasses ten regions in Armenia. The heads and teams of the partnering organizations paid just

Energy-saving outdoor lighting system has been launched in borderland Bardzruni
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-24 19:59:09

Bardzruni is one of the many settlements that have had problems with outdated infrastructures following the collapse of the Soviet Union. For over 40 years, Bardzruni had had no

President Bako Sahakyan received a group of scientists who were carrying out researches and excavations in the Azokh cave of the NKR Hadrout region
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-24 19:16:46

On 24 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of scientists who were carrying out researches and excavations in the Azokh cave of the NKR Hadrout region. For

Use of Languages in the World: Use of Russian is Declining
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-24 17:38:08

Recently Russian MFA’s Ambassador on Special Assignments stated that the Russian language should receive the status of a second language in post-Soviet countries.    Though that scenario is still unrealistic in

The Armenian Community of China Celebrates Chinahay Unity Day
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-24 13:56:55

At the end of Autumn the Armenian Community of China organized cultural celebrations in different Chinese cities: Nanjing, Hong Kong, Changchung, Guangzhou and Shanghai, dedicated to unity of Armenians

About 200 representatives from the local and international companies participated in the Business Innovation Forum
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-11-24 13:38:49

The Business Innovation Forum was held on November 18-19, in Dilijan under the slogan “Armenia 20.18 – 2018: Armenia among 20 most innovative countries’’. It is one of the

AmCham Convenes its Annual General Meeting
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-24 12:28:55

On November 18, 2016, American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham) held its consecutive Annual General Meeting in Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan. The meeting was chaired by AmCham president

Harut Sassounian. Dr. Akcam Confirms Turks’ Genocidal Intent By Proving Validity of Talat’s Telegrams
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-23 13:21:18

Prof. Taner Akcam struck a major blow to Turkish denials of the Armenian Genocide in a highly informative lecture at Ararat-Eskijian Museum-Sheen Chapel in Mission Hills, California, on November

Why Kremlin Is Not Keen on the Armenian Civil Society
  • Social
  • 2016-11-23 11:47:09

During the last few years, different Russian officials have suggested numerous times  that the RA Government should neutralize “non-governmental organizations that hinder Armenian-Russian friendship”, enhance control over NGOs, and

Harut Sassounian.Dr. Akcam Confirms Turks’ Genocidal IntentBy Proving Validity of Talat’s Telegrams
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-22 17:49:12

Prof. Taner Akcam struck a major blow to Turkish denials of the Armenian Genocide in a highly informative lecture at Ararat-Eskijian Museum-Sheen Chapel in Mission Hills, California, on November

Military Attaché of China in Armenia visits The National Defense Research University, MoD, RA
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-22 15:42:08

On 22 November 2016, the National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia (NDRU, MoD, RA) hosted the Military and Air Attaché of

Let's take out of their dull environment temporary houses for a day
  • Children's page
  • 2016-11-22 12:44:18

There are nearly 3000 families still living in temporary houses in Gyumry. The results of the Earthquake in 1988 are contineeing to suppress a especially the children.   ''Shirak Centre’’ will

The Representative of NYCA was elected as a member of Financial Control Commission of European Youth Forum
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-21 16:51:48

The Secretary General of National Youth Council of Armenia (NYCA) Lilit Beglaryan was elected as a member of Financial Control Commission of European Youth Forum (YFJ) in General Assembly

Bako Sahakyan received well-known Russian painter or Armenian descent Yuri Grigoryan
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-21 13:47:24

On 21 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received well-known Russian painter or Armenian descent Yuri Grigoryan. Issues related to the sphere of fine arts in Artsakh were discussed during

Bako Sahakyan received relatives of Artsakh Hero Robert Abajyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-21 13:34:29

On 21 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received relatives of Artsakh Hero Robert Abajyan who heroically perished during the war unleashed by the enemy in the early April

EAEU Foreign Trade Volume Continues to Decline
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-18 19:45:11

  Recently the Eurasian Economic Commission has published statistical data on the Eurasian Economic Union’s foreign and mutual trade dynamics for January to September of 2016. As Armenia is member

VivaCell-MTS supports the “SOURCE” Foundation for children with disabilities and their families
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-18 12:10:35

Children with special needs tend to isolate from the society, limiting their social contacts to family members and becoming dependent on mother’s constant care of them. The latter not

Visit to the National Defense Research University, MOD, RA
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-17 16:24:54

  On November 17, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges Dr. Jamie Shea and Responsible Representative for Armenia in NATO International Staff Gwen Vamos visited the National

Harut Sassounian. Armenians Should Reach Out to Trump Through Republican Friends in Congress
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-17 13:43:47

An unprecedented U.S. presidential campaign came to an end with the unexpected victory of Donald Trump!   Since the November 8 elections, there has been endless speculation by self-styled Armenian analysts

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2017 winter draft and demobilization
  • Politics
  • 2016-11-17 11:27:50

On 16 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2017 winter draft and demobilization. According to the decree in January 2017 male citizens of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic

Meeting of Edward Nalbandian with Foreign Minister of Moldova (Video)
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-16 19:43:10

    2016-11-16   On November 16, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, had a meeting with Andrei Galbur, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, who has

Edward Nalbandian received Bridget Brink (video)
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-16 19:38:28

On November 16, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, received Bridget Brink, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs.   Welcoming the guest, Foreign Minister of Armenia commended

The Successful Cooperation of VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Continues
  • Сharity
  • 2016-11-16 11:10:55

It is already the fifth year of the housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing. Over these years, 135 families from ten regions of

The Megaprojects of Armenia Premium TV-channel Are Available in VoD Section for U!TV Subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-15 18:20:43

The first episodes of the “The Azizyan Family” and “Change” sitcom, as well as the ones of “The Ancient Kings” multi-episode historical overview, broadcast since October 31 over Armenia

The Sunchild 6th International Environmental Festival is over
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-15 17:09:31

On November 14, the Sunchild 6th International Environmental Festival Closing and Award Ceremony took place.   The winners of Festival’s 3 competition categories – “Wildlife”, “Environmental Issue” and “Children and Youth”

Harut Sassounian.Armenians Should Reach Out to Trump Through Republican Friends in Congress
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-15 17:02:57

An unprecedented U.S. presidential campaign came to an end with the unexpected victory of Donald Trump!   Since the November 8 elections, there has been endless speculation by self-styled Armenian analysts

The 4th Business Innovation forum will be held on November 18-19
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-15 14:56:41

  The 4th Business Innovation forum 2016 will be held on November 18-19, in Dilijan resort under the slogan "Armenia 20.18 - Armenia among 20 most innovative countries in the

New souvenir sheet dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the First Bible in Armenian
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-15 13:59:07

On November 13th, a souvenir sheet with 1 postage stamp dedicated to the theme ““Religion. 350th anniversary of the First Bible in Armenian printed by Voskan Yerevantsi” has been

Ashgabat will host the First UN Global Conference on the Sustainable Transport (video)
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-15 13:57:54

On Nowember 26-27, 2016 the capital of Turkmenistan Ashgabat will host the First Global Conference on the Sustainable Transport, convened by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon  and endorsed

Ucom Launched Mobile TV Application in USA
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-11 19:25:16

    Few days ago Pan Armenian Entertainment Awards 2016 were held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles within the frames of partnership of Global Arts International and PanArmenian Media Group. During

FGM Uncovered in Georgia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-11 17:32:16

Authorities say they were unaware that minority group was carrying out the procedure.   An IWPR investigation has discovered that hundreds of girls from the ethnic Avar community in eastern Georgia

Gas Prices in Armenia and in Other Countries (Table)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-10 16:01:26

  As it is known,  the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission plans to make a decision on reducing the price for natural gas. As a result, one cubic meter of natural

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-10 14:31:16

On November 10, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

Harut Sassounian.A Dictator Obsessed With Power & Wealth: Erdogan’s 12 Scandals!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-10 13:32:04

With each passing day, Turkish President Erdogan is becoming increasingly dictatorial. The arrest of 11 members of the opposition pro-Kurdish party, HDP, is the latest in a long string

Open Doors Day at VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-09 17:40:16

Yet another Open Doors day was organized at VivaCell-MTS. This time it hosted 30 students of the Services department at the School of Geography and Geology, Yerevan State University.   The

“iPhone 7” for AMD 1 – by subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-09 15:49:36

By subscribe to VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months one can get an “iPhone 7” smartphone for AMD 1.   For AMD 26 500 monthly fee the subscriber also gets

Ambassador Mkrtchyan’s meeting with the Archbishop of Vilnius
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-08 19:12:36

On November 8 Tigran Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of Armenia to Lithuania, met the Archbishop of Vilnius Gintaras Grušas in the Archdiocese of Vilnius.   Ambassador Mkrtchyan presented the priorities of his mission

The launch of yet another joint initiative from VivaCell-MTS and the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia in Gyumri
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-08 17:13:17

For already six years, VivaCell-MTS undertakes the general partnership of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia. Thanks to the long-term cooperation with Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS, SYOA has

Bako Sahakyan watched military maneuvers of the Defense Army conducted in the republic's central section
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-08 17:04:56

On 8 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan watched military maneuvers of the Defense Army conducted in the republic's central section. The President rated satisfactory the process and results of

HayPost and RIA Money Transfer awarded the October monetary prizes
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-08 16:18:40

Within the framework of the joint campaign of HayPost, the National Postal Operator of the Republic of Armenia, and RIA Money Transfer, the third greatest money transfer system of

Harut Sassounian.A Dictator Obsessed With Power & Wealth:Erdogan’s 12 Scandals!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-08 14:33:07

With each passing day, Turkish President Erdogan is becoming increasingly dictatorial. The arrest of 11 members of the opposition pro-Kurdish party, HDP, is the latest in a long string

General Manager of Open-Root organization and one of the celebrated and recognized founding Fathers of Internet Louis Pouzin met the representatives of media and ICT community
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-07 18:55:04

    Today General Manager of Open-Root organization and one of the recognized and celebrated Founding Fathers of Internet Louis Pouzin visited VivaCell-MTS Headquarters. Pouzin is the seventh laureate of the

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN IN ISTANBUL Addresses Conference of Asian Parties
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-07 16:20:12

 Heritage Party Chairman Raffi K. Hovannisian attended and addressed a special conference on Migration and Refugees organized by the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP).   The meeting, which brought

Chulpan Khamatova Joined the Aurora Prize Expert Panel
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-07 15:18:46

Chulpan Khamatova, the co-founder of Gift of Life Foundation has joined the Independent Expert Panel of the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. The famous Russian actress, who has been

The Most Awaited Smartphone of the Year iPhone 7 is Now Available at Ucom Service Centers
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-07 14:04:35

  Ucom has officially launched the sales of iPhone 7, based on the agreement between “Ucom” LLC and “Apple Distribution International”.  The most awaited smartphone of the year is already available

Harut Sassounian.Armenia and Diaspora In Quest for a New Start
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-07 12:27:09

Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those

In Armenia, The “House of Hope” Charity Center Celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
  • Social
  • 2016-11-06 16:20:07

From October 30 to November 2, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of “House of Hope” charity center, official delegation from Germany was in Armenia. The delegation included

Foreign Minister of Armenia met with the Chief Adviser of Chancellor of Germany. Vidio
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-04 17:41:36

On November 3, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting  in Berlin with Christoph Heusgen, Chief Foreign and Security Policy Adviser the Chancellor of Germany.   Foreign Minister of

After three decades of living in a metal container, the Avetisyans will have a new home
  • Сharity
  • 2016-11-04 15:37:01

The 2016 housing project invested by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing Armenia, launched in early spring, is coming to an end. The heads of the organizations

Turkish Trace in in Exports from Armenia to Russia
  • Politics
  • 2016-11-04 11:21:28

According to official statistics, exports from Armenia to EAEU countries increased by 70 percentage points in the months of January to July of 2016. However, this growth did not

Armenian Civil Society, the West and the Russian interests
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-03 18:32:24

Witnessing Russian officials propose to strengthen the control on civil society in Armenia has recently become a common practice. This time, a similar proposal was made by the Director

VivaCell-MTS subscribers who activate “Recharge +” service have an opportunity use VivaCell-MTS services for up to AMD 300 instead of the AMD 200 before
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-03 16:48:32

Till February 1, 2017 VivaCell-MTS subscribers who activate “Recharge +” service have an opportunity use VivaCell-MTS services for up to AMD 300 instead of the AMD 200 before.   To remind,

Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the Security Council. Issues related to army building were on the agenda of the meeting
  • Politics
  • 2016-11-03 13:55:52

On 3 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the Security Council. Issues related to army building were on the agenda of the meeting.  Defense minister Levon

High-ranking U.S. Defense Department Official Visits Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-03 12:46:23

Dr. Michael Carpenter, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense, paid a working visit to Armenia on November 2, 2016. During the visit he met with President Serzh Sargsyan as

Harut Sassounian.Armenia and Diaspora In Quest for a New Start
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-03 11:38:11

Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding philanthropist Yasha Dadasyan with the “Gratitude” medal
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-03 11:28:12

On 3 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding philanthropist Yasha Dadasyan with the “Gratitude” medal for active support shown to the implementation of a number of

Ucom Follows Up the Technological Education Progress in “Armath” Engineering Laboratories of Gegharqunik
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-02 17:12:22

Recently the pupils of “Armath” engineering club-laboratories of Tsovaghyugh secondary school after Muratsan and Sevan high school after Khachatur Abovyan hosted the project representatives from Ucom and Union of

VivaCell-MTS has started the sales of iPhone 7
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-02 15:24:29

VivaCell-MTS starts the sales of the iPhone 7 smartphone, which is now available exceptionally at Argishti 4/1 service center. The price of the smartphone is AMD 439 900.   The phone

Harut Sassounian.Armenia and Diaspora In Quest for a New Start
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-02 12:02:41

Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those

The anti-democratic structure of the Eurasian Economic Union
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-02 11:58:33

Soon it marks the second anniversary of the Eurasian Economic Union and Armenia’s accession to it. However, Armenia's population is still unaware of the specifics of this integration system.

Foreign Minister’s meeting with the Vice-President of Indonesia
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-01 19:29:48

On November 1, while paying an official visit to Jakarta, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, was received by Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, Vice President of Indonesia.   Welcoming the Foreign Minister

The 5500 and 7500 minutes of airtime for calls within the network and to MTS Russia
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-01 14:18:49

Special offer for users of “Viva 5500” and “Viva7500” options. Activating “Viva 5500” and “Viva7500” options till February 1, 2017, one can use the 5500 and 7500 minutes of

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund kicks off SMS fundraising in Armenia on November 1
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-01 12:15:50

Yerevan, November 1, 2016 - In the run-up to its annual Thanksgiving Day Telethon, titled “My Artsakh,” on November 1, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund launches its SMS donation campaign

Harut Sassounian.Armenia and Diaspora In Quest for a New Start
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-01 11:44:04

  Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those

Another new promotion announced by «HayPost» CJSC
  • Press release
  • 2016-11-01 11:05:36

    The National Operator of Postal Communication of the Republic of Armenia “HayPost” CJSC runs a promotion with “Converse Transfer” system from November 1 to December 30 of this year,

Bako Sahakyan partook in the capital Stepanakert at a solemn groundbreaking ceremony of a new apartment building to be built for the Defense Army's officers and families of the perished freedom fighters
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-31 19:48:35

On 31 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the capital Stepanakert at a solemn groundbreaking ceremony of a new apartment building to be built for the Defense

Thanks to “Let’s Keep Children in Families” Program another Family Has a Chance for Stable Income Provision
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-31 16:21:17

Thanks to “Let’s Keep Children in Families” charity program implemented by the joint efforts of Ucom Foundation and World Vision Armenia this month as well the Ucom subscribers have

Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Vitaly Grigoryants
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-31 15:49:37

On 31 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Vitaly Grigoryants.    Issues related to the implementation of various programs in Artsakh were discussed during the meeting. President Sahakyan expressed gratitude

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Workers of the State Service of Emergency Situations under the NKR Cabinet of Ministers
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-31 13:33:43

On 31 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Workers of the State Service of Emergency Situations under the NKR

Harut Sassounian. WikiLeaks Reveals Hillary Clinton’s Email Exchanges on Armenian Issues
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-31 12:45:21

  The whole world is following with great interest the flood of internal emails released by WikiLeaks: over 400,000 emails of the Turkish ruling party (AKP), 2.8 million U.S. diplomatic

Energy-saving outdoor illumination system reaches borderland Berdavan
  • Сharity
  • 2016-10-31 12:22:15

Outdoor illumination energy-saving system has reached Berdavan village of Tavush region. About 5,425 m long area of the frontier village is provided by lighting through 175 light-holding units with

Bako Sahakyan received relatives of the Sisian regimen freedom-fighters perished during the Four Day April War
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-28 19:36:10

On 28 October President Bako Sahakyan received relatives of the Sisian regimen freedom-fighters perished during the Four Day April War.  President Sahakyan underlined that the memory of all devoted sons

Winner of the Annual Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia For Outstanding Contribution to Global IT for the year 2016 announced
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-10-28 19:33:24

A press conference dedicated to announcing the winner of the Annual Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia For Outstanding Contribution to Global IT for the year

CSTO and Armenia’s security (animation)
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-28 17:45:45

Since 1994 Armenia has been a member of the Collective Security Treaty, which was then transformed into the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).  Let's see how the membership to

The Future for Global Armenians is now
  • Social
  • 2016-10-28 14:49:31

October 28, 2016 – NEW YORK, YEREVAN – The global Armenian community must do more to deliver a successful future for the nation that is economically and socially secure,

Gourgen Ayvazyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service in Battle" medal
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-27 18:37:25

  On 26 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Gourgen Ayvazyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service

"Mission Armenia" will continue support Syrian-Armenians through the IDeA Foundation Funds
  • Social
  • 2016-10-27 13:51:28

In view of the recent escalation of the conflict in Syria, Aleppo City, in particular, IDeA Foundation, in coordination with the Representation of UNHCR in Armenia, contributed additional financial

Response to the Prime Minister: Consequences of Not Integrating into the EAEU
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-26 17:41:29

A few days ago Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a noteworthy statement. In particular, the Prime Minister agreed that Armenian economy has not benefited from EAEU membership, but

Harut Sassounian.WikiLeaks Reveals Hillary Clinton’s Email Exchanges on Armenian Issues
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-26 16:54:38

The whole world is following with great interest the flood of internal emails released by WikiLeaks: over 400,000 emails of the Turkish ruling party (AKP), 2.8 million U.S. diplomatic

8th Pan-Armenian Forum of Journalists held in Yerevan and in Stepanakert
  • Social
  • 2016-10-25 19:54:23

The 8th Pan-Armenian Forum of Journalists, titled Armenian Statehood: The Axis of Unity, marked the launch on October 20. Nearly 140 journalists from 31 countries participated in this Pan-Armenian

Oil and gas extraction prospects to be researched in Armenia
  • 2016-10-25 19:40:20

The Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources and the “Rosgeologia” company are set to cooperate in the field of geology and mining for the development of Armenia’s mining

Russian Ambassador to Armenia satisfied with trade turnover volumes between two countries
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-25 19:39:56

Russia is not afraid of sanctions, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Armenia Ivan Volynkin told a press conference in “NT”. “On the one hand, yes, there are

Statements of Azeri leaderships not conducive to the negotiation process, Armenian FM says
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-25 19:39:20

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, James Warklick and Pierre Andrieu and the Personal representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk. During the

Turkish FM voices concern over French ban on denial of Armenian Genocide
  • Social
  • 2016-10-25 19:38:37

Turkish foreign minister voiced concern Monday over the French senate’s recent adoption of an amendment that bans the denial of the Armenian genocide, Daily Sabah reports. Speaking at a joint

President Sargsyan and Alexey Miller discuss making decrease of gas tariff more available for consumers
  • Economy
  • 2016-10-25 19:37:43

 President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan received on October 25 Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom Public Joint Stock Company Alexey Miller. As “NT” was informed from the press

Harut Sassounian.WikiLeaks Reveals Hillary Clinton’s Email Exchanges on Armenian Issues
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-25 13:20:46

The whole world is following with great interest the flood of internal emails released by WikiLeaks: over 400,000 emails of the Turkish ruling party (AKP), 2.8 million U.S. diplomatic

Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-24 18:39:47

On 24 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Igor Popov (Russian Federation), Pierre Andrieu (France), James Warlick (USA), personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office,

Doubled Speed for Fixed Internet U!Net Lite Tariff Plan Subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-24 13:06:19

From now on the fixed internet U!Net Lite tariff plan subscribers will enjoy the speed of 6 Mb/sec instead of the previous 3 Mb/sec. In case they join the

Sergey Smbatyan and John Malkovich on the same stage
  • Culture
  • 2016-10-24 12:22:51

  On October 21, 22, 23 the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia Sergey Smbatyan headed the concert program entitled “An evening with John

Harut Sassounian.Once Again, the French Legislature Bans Denial of the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-23 15:29:16

  Both Houses of the French Legislature have once again adopted a law that penalizes the denial of genocides recognized by French or international courts, or the denial, minimization or

Bako Sahakyan received participants of the 8th Pan-Armenian conference of Journalists
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-22 21:58:03

On 22 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received participants of the 8th Pan-Armenian conference of Journalists. In his speech Bako Sahakyan mentioned that the topics being discussed at the

Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Vigen Sargsyan
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-21 18:38:23

On 21 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Vigen Sargsyan, head of the General Staff of the RA Armed forces Movses

Armenia and Georgia Exchange Best Practices in Export Controls during Training Organized by U.S. Embassy
  • Economy
  • 2016-10-21 17:01:08

On October 18-19, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan hosted a two-day workshop, bringing together Armenian and Georgian government officials and NGOs to exchange best practices in controlling the flow

Bako Sahakyan partook in the basic school after Khachatour Abovyan at a solemn ceremony of opening a classroom after Vardan Stepanyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-21 16:54:30

On 21 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi and partook in the basic school after Khachatour Abovyan at a solemn ceremony of opening a

“MTS Smart Start 3” smartphone with suitable packages of services
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-21 14:52:10

Now VivaCell-MTS subscribers can buy “MTS Smart Start 3” with all major smartphone features with the option of service packages most suitable for them.   In case of subscribing to “STARTPHONE

AGBU Armenian Virtual College and USAID/Smithsonian Institution “My Armenia” Program to Publish Multimedia e-Book on Tourism in Vayots Dzor
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-21 14:28:42

A press conference and a signing ceremony announced the launch of a joint project on boosting cultural tourism in Armenia. AGBU Armenian Virtual College (AVC) and “My Armenia” program funded

Quick Rise of Tensions in Relations between the USA and Azerbaijan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-20 18:05:12

The United States’ position on Nagorno Karabakh conflict has recently resulted in some tensions in the relations between the USA and Azerbaijan.    Nagorno Karabakh   In his letter to Barack Obama on

New Stamp Dedicated to the 175th Anniversary of the first Western Armenian publicist Srbuhi Tyusab
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-20 16:39:18

On October 14, 2016 “HayPost” CJSC put into circulation one stamp dedicated to the first  Armenian  writer, poet, publicist, public and educational figure, the first Armenian novelist  Srbuhi Tyusab's

OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring near the settlement of Ashaghi Abdurahmanli
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-20 16:19:17

On October 20, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

Investing in 10-year-old girls could yield huge demographic dividend, boost national economies
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-20 14:50:40

    • Girls are generally well educated in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region • But early marriage, teenage pregnancy and traditional gender roles risk squandering this enormous human capital. •

Armenia continues developing Microelectronics Education
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-10-20 14:43:09

Eleventh Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia Attracts Record Number of 896 Contestants from Argentina, Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Egypt, Philippines, Germany, Hong-Kong, India, Iran, Jordan, Malaysia, Peru, Russia,

AURORA HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES SECOND GRANT TO MATENADARAN
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-20 14:32:30

  10 guides will travel to Germany for an international training as a result of the cooperation of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and the Matenadaran.   On October 8, the Feast of the

59 participants of VivaCell-MTS Sale and Customer Service School graduated
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-19 17:22:01

VivaCell-MST stays committed to responsible business culture, one of the key indicators of which is customer satisfaction. The process of staff training as well as passing professional knowledge and

Harut Sassounian.Once Again, the French Legislature Bans Denial of the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-19 13:51:59

  Both Houses of the French Legislature have once again adopted a law that penalizes the denial of genocides recognized by French or international courts, or the denial, minimization or

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted near the settlement of Ashaghi Abdurahmanli
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-19 11:48:50

On October 20, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line

From the Border to TUMO Dilijan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-10-18 17:51:32

Fifteen teens from the border region of Berd will be provided transportation to attend TUMO Dilijan for one year due to the fundraising efforts of Timothy Straight, the founder

Armenia and NATO’s Missile Defense Systems
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-18 17:41:59

  The CSTO Summit held in Yerevan on September 14 of 2016 adopted a statement on behalf of the six member states (Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan) condemning

At a dinner for feeding raised in Glendale donated US $ 150,000
  • Сharity
  • 2016-10-18 15:47:14

Orran's annual banquet was held in Glendale, California in October.  The speaker of the day was Serj Tankian, a long time friend of Orran. Four years ago,  Serj and

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and IRC to Support Syrian Refugees
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-18 14:54:45

  October 14, 2016-The International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative are partnering to fund a research program that will enable the IRC to provide vital assistance in

Just another Open Doors Day at VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-17 17:53:09

VivaCell-MTS has organized just another Open Doors Day, this time, for the third year students of the Marketing, Governance and Finances Departments of the French University in Armenia.   The meeting

UWC DILIJAN STUDENT SPEARHEADS RE-APAGA ELECTRONIC-WASTE RECYCLING CAMPAIGN
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-17 14:28:39

  DILIJAN, ARMENIA – October 17, 2016 – RE-APAGA, Armenia’s first Electronic-Waste recycling campaign, initiated by UWC Dilijan College student, Cedric Solms, kicked-off in the resort town of Dilijan, Armenia.

Harut Sassounian. More Beneficial to Support Members Of Congress Than Vote for President
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-14 15:56:19

There is widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust among the American public toward the two main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Armenian-Americans likewise are negatively disposed toward these candidates.

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia in Gegharkunik Region
  • Social
  • 2016-10-14 13:34:39

In 2016, VivaCell-MTS invested about AMD105 million for the implementation of the housing project. The partnership with Fuller Center for Housing Armenia resulted in the happiness of 198 people.    The

Bako Sahakyan signed laws
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-13 16:42:08

On 13 October President Bako Sahakyan signed laws “On making changes and amendments to the NKR law “On the Waste””, “On making amendments and a change to the NKR

Harut Sassounian. More Beneficial to Support Members Of Congress Than Vote for President
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-13 13:10:34

There is widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust among the American public toward the two main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Armenian-Americans likewise are negatively disposed toward these candidates.

EU Energy Policy within Eastern Partnership (EaP)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-13 12:42:57

EU energy demands and import grow in correlation with its economic strengthening, while to its East, post-Soviet states strive to benefit from export and transit of energy resources, as

"Korea: massive punishment and punishment".
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-13 10:17:36

                                   Beginning of article here: "How much is the peace treaty between Russia and Japan"

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-12 18:19:34

On 12 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for bravery shown during the defense of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic state border contract serviceman of the

Comment by Spokesperson of the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ani Sargsyan to NEWS.am Agency
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-12 15:57:11

    Question: Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland during the PACE autumn session on October 10, stressed the need for the Council of Europe to have access

The concert tour of the Little Singers of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-12 15:04:35

The concert tour of the Little Singers of Armenia choir (artistic director and conductor Tigran Hekekyan) in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium, under the motto “the Independence Generation”,

3 km-long LED-based street lighting system installed in Lichk community
  • Сharity
  • 2016-10-12 13:56:33

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have summed up the results of yet another joint program implemented within the framework of The

Harut Sassounian. More Beneficial to Support Members Of Congress Than Vote for President
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-11 18:40:48

  There is widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust among the American public toward the two main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Armenian-Americans likewise are negatively disposed toward these candidates.

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-11 11:57:47

The theme of this year’s International Day of the Girl is based on the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. The slogan is: Girls’ Progress equals Goals’ Progress: What Counts for

DILIJAN SELECTED AS PART OF UNESCO GLOBAL NETWORK OF LEARNING CITIES
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-10-11 11:53:04

Dilijan, Armenia – October 11, 2016 – UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - has recognized Dilijan, Armenia among its Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).

Bako Sahakyan signed a law on making changes to the law “On the NKR 2016 State Budget”
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-10 16:57:29

On 10 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a law on making changes to the law “On the NKR 2016 State Budget”.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Bako Sahakyan was present at the start of the cross running devoted to the 25th anniversary of the NKR and RA
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-10 16:55:38

On 10 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the start of the cross running devoted to the 25th anniversary of the NKR and RA with the

Ayb School Selected as Goethe-Institut Partner School
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-10-10 14:19:20

  On October 10, Ayb School and Goethe-Institut signed a memorandum of cooperation, which confirms Ayb School as Goethe-Institut partner school, within the framework of “Schools: Partners for the Future”

“Now We won’t be Ashamed of Our Patients, Neither Our Students, Nor Our Foreign Guests”: Plastic Surgeon Artavazd Sahakyan
  • Interviews
  • 2016-10-10 01:54:08

Today in Heratsi N1 Hospital Complex are lawfully implemented all those plastic surgical interventions that are done in Europe and in the USA. The geography of patients is really

Harut Sassounian.More Beneficial to Support Members Of Congress Than Vote for President
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-09 18:23:04

  There is widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust among the American public toward the two main presidential candidates: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Armenian-Americans likewise are negatively disposed toward these candidates.

Harut Sassounian. Should Diaspora Armenians Meddle in Armenia’s Affairs?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-08 17:18:39

Not everyone agrees whether Diaspora Armenians should meddle in the Armenia Republic’s internal affairs. Perhaps ‘meddle’ is not the right word, but getting involved and caring deeply about developments

Two Stamps Dedicated to the 150th Anniversary of Armenian Painter Arshak Fetvadjian
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-07 16:29:14

On October 7, 2016 “HayPost” CJSC put into circulation two new stamps dedicated to the 150th birth anniversary of the Armenian artist, painter Arshak Fetvadjian (1866 -1947).    Fetvadjian was the

Russian Propaganda Is Personifying Europe
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-07 16:06:10

The organizations “European Values Think-Tank” and “Semantic Visions” have presented the results of their joint studies, which have reflected on how Russian propaganda depicts European leaders.    In particular, 59 million

Democracy Index of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-06 16:42:06

Though the current international system does not have a specific legislative model of recognizing unrecognized republics, the de-facto democratic republics can aspire to international recognition in case they have

Global CSR day in Grant Thornton
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-06 15:01:40

Within the frameworks of Grant Thornton International’s Global Corporate Social Responsibility Day, employees of Grant Thornton visited “Orran” day care center in Yerevan, which is a charitable non-governmental organization

“Armath” Engineering Laboratories Opened with the Support of Ucom Received a WITSA Award at the Global IT Conference
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-10-06 13:49:46

“Armath” Engineering Laboratories won the “Sustainable Growth” nomination at WITSA Global Excellence Award ceremony. The award ceremony is traditionally held in 6 nominations within the frames of the WCIT

On October 5, the Second Internet Governance Forum “ArmIGF 2016” took place in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-06 12:30:38

On October 5, the Second Internet Governance Forum “ArmIGF 2016” commenced, which was organized by the interagency group “RA Internet Governance Forum” with the support of the Ministry of

NKR Foreign Minister addressed a letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-05 18:11:25

On October 5, the letter of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan was transmitted to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-10-05 14:30:34

On October 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Harut Sassounian.Should Diaspora Armenians Meddle in Armenia’s Affairs?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-05 10:46:33

Not everyone agrees whether Diaspora Armenians should meddle in the Armenia Republic’s internal affairs. Perhaps ‘meddle’ is not the right word, but getting involved and caring deeply about developments

Armenia's Betty (Junior Eurovision 2014) became part of an international encyclopedia
  • Social
  • 2016-10-04 18:40:31

The editorial of the international encyclopedia ''Best People'' and ''Gifted Children'' under the patronage of His Holiness Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin 2nd and Ministry of Culture and Education

Harut Sassounian. Should Diaspora Armenians Meddle in Armenia’s Affairs?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-04 18:30:34

Not everyone agrees whether Diaspora Armenians should meddle in the Armenia Republic’s internal affairs. Perhaps ‘meddle’ is not the right word, but getting involved and caring deeply about developments

Ucom Supported the 12th ENOG RIPE NCC Regional Internet Conference
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-04 14:51:44

On October 3-4, 2016 the 12th annual RIPE NCC Regional Meeting of the Eurasia Network Operators Group (ENOG) took place in Yerevan.    “As platinum sponsor of the ENOG / RIPE

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted of Gulistan settlement of the Shahumyan region
  • Press release
  • 2016-10-04 13:16:48

On October 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

The 12-th annual DigiTec technological international exhibition starts
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-10-01 16:13:07

The 12-th annual international DigiTec Expo 2016 held under the slogan “Fest for technological Armenians” starts. This year DigiTec is exceptional not only in the number of the participants

Harut Sassounian.Campaign Contribution… Or Legal Bribery?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-30 18:13:10

This column is mostly intended for readers outside the United States who may not be familiar with U.S. campaign contribution laws. Interestingly, even Americans are often confused about the

Edward Nalbandian met with heads of ANCA and AAA in Washington
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-30 17:38:09

On September 29, in Washington, Edward Nalbandian, the Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting with Aram Hamparian, the Executive Director of Armenian National Committee of America, and

The French Parliamentary delegation’s meeting at the MFA of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-30 17:29:56

On September 28, Garen Nazarian, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, received the delegation of the National Assembly of France, headed by Parliamentarian Francois Rochebloine.    In the course of meeting

Edward Nalbandian delivered a speech at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-30 17:22:25

On September 29, Edward Nalbandian, the Acting Foreign Minister, delivered a speech on Armenia’s foreign policy at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington D.C. The U.S. State Department and National Security

The Coca-Cola Company, Repat Armenia Foundation and Yerevan Municipality announce the launch of Coca-Cola Yerevan Half Marathon project
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-30 16:19:55

Today, during a press conference, The Coca-Cola Company together with Repat Armenia Foundation and Yerevan Municipality announced the launch of Coca-Cola Yerevan Half Marathon project, which aims at supporting