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ATP Named ‘Best Environmental Project’; Kicks Off Busy Autumn
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-30 14:44:46

YEREVAN--They say autumn carries more gold in its pocket than any other season. This is especially true for Armenia Tree Project this fall, with a full agenda of tree

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-30 11:15:45

On 30 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba. The letter runs as follows:  "Respectful Mr. Khadjimba, On behalf of

HayPost launches a new regular scheduled cargo and postal transportation service to and from Europe, for the first time in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2016-09-29 17:28:01

  The National Postal Operator of Armenia “HayPost” CJSC today announced the launch of an unprecedented service in the history of Armenia. Starting from the 1st of October 2016, HayPost

The 12-th annual DigiTec technological international exhibition starts
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-09-29 15:37:25

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
  • 2016-09-28 17:01:15

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

Working Visit of NKR Foreign Minister to Belgium Underway
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-28 16:00:35

    On September 27, in the framework of the working visit to Belgium Minister of Foreign Affairs of the NagornoKarabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met with the leadership of the EU-Armenia

Working Visit of NKR Foreign Minister to Belgium
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-27 14:44:08

    On September 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan left for Belgium on a working visit. On September 26, in the framework of the visit

Harut Sassounian.Campaign Contribution…Or Legal Bribery?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-27 11:42:16

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

Brief Notes about “Iskanders”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-27 11:23:22

During the military parade dedicated to the 25th anniversary of independence of Armenia, the “Iskander” tactical missile systems were displayed among other military equipment.     “Union of Informed Citizens” NGO

Ucom Supports the Construction of a New “Tumo” Center for 600 students in Koghb community
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-26 16:58:59

On September 24, a presentation event organized by “Koghb” Foundation for Development of Education, Culture and Sport took place in the Special Events Auditorium of Gafesjian Center for the

The delegation of Turkmenistan put forward initiatives addressing the 71st session of the UN General Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-26 15:37:36

The delegation of Turkmenistan put forward initiatives addressing the 71st session of the UN General Assembly. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan speaking from the tribune of the

Briefing devoted to the adoption of the new edition of the Constitution of Turkmenistan
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-26 13:43:52

On  September 23, 2016 a briefing devoted to the adoption of the new edition of the Constitution of Turkmenistan was held at the Turkmen National Institute for Democracy and

Sevak Khachatryan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service in Battle" medal for bravery shown during the defense of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic state border
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-26 12:58:15

On 25 September President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Sevak Khachatryan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service

Dasaran, Teach for Armenia and UWC Dilijan College discuss possibilities of cooperation aimed at the improvement of the education system
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-09-24 17:28:00

Today, on September 23, Dasaran hosted Veronika Zonabend, Founding Partner and the Chair of the Board of Governors of UWC Dilijan College in Armenia, Co-Founder of the IDEA Charitable

Street lighting system has been provided in Amrakic community
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-24 17:20:19

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.A Unique Eye-Opening Visit to Iran
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-24 15:50:47

Along with 16 other Armenian journalists from Armenia, Artsakh, the Czech Republic, France, Lebanon, Syria, and the United States, I was invited to attend the 85th anniversary celebration of

HOVANNISIAN, HERITAGE PARTY JOIN JUSTICE CAMPAIGN
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-23 13:44:46

I am pleased, on behalf of the Heritage Party, to join the "Justice Within Armenia" campaign launched by Serj Tankian, Vahe Berberian, Atom Egoyan and other intellectuals from around

Harut Sassounian.A Unique Eye-Opening Visit to Iran
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-23 11:15:20

Along with 16 other Armenian journalists from Armenia, Artsakh, the Czech Republic, France, Lebanon, Syria, and the United States, I was invited to attend the 85th anniversary celebration of

Mher Sahakyan, president of the Armenian community of China, received a doctoral degree from Nanjing University
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-22 17:24:59

Mher Sahakyan, president of the Armenian community of China, received a doctoral degree from Nanjing University.   The Examination Committee announced, that “Mher Sahakyan, having fulfilled all required courses of the

Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with Foreign Minister of Honduras María Dolores Agüero
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-22 16:28:21

On September 21, while paying a working visit to New York, Edward Nalbandian, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a meeting with María Dolores Agüero, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Iceland
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-22 16:01:08

On September 21, while participating in the activities of the 71th regular session of the UN General Assembly, Edward Nalbandian, Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting with

Reception dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence at the US Congress
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-22 15:09:53

On September 21th, 2016 the Embassy of Armenia in the United States on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day, organized a reception dedicated to the Congressional Armenian Caucus Members

Two Stamps Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-22 11:43:03

On September 21, 2016 “HayPost Trust Management” B.V. puts into circulation two stamps dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia.   The official cancellation ceremony of

Встреча министров иностранных дел Армении и Боливии
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-21 15:34:22

20-го сентября в рамках 71-ой сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН и.о. министра иностранных дел Армении Эдвард Налбандян встретился с главой МИД Боливии Давидом Чокеуанкой.   Собеседники обсудили вопросы, касающиеся двусторонних отношений, сотрудничества

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Cuba
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-21 15:29:27

On September 20, while participating the activities of the 71th regular session of the UN General Assembly, Edward Nalbandian, Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting with Bruno

Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with Edgars Rinkēvičs, Foreign Minister of Latvia. Vidio
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-21 15:06:30

On September 20, while paying a working visit to New York, Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with Edgars Rinkēvičs, Foreign Minister of Latvia.   The sides touched upon the organization of

Bako Sahakyan together with President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia met with heads of a number of structures functioning in the Diaspora
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-21 14:49:13

On 21 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia met with heads of a number of structures functioning in the

Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia accompanied by high-ranking officials of the two Armenian states visited the Yerablour Pantheon
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-21 14:43:49

On 21 September in connection with the 25rd anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia accompanied by

The Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan MP, congratulates the Armenian people on the occasion of the country’s 25th Independence Day
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-21 14:11:09

The UK’s Minister for Europe and the Americas, the Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan MP, congratulates the Armenian people on the occasion of the country’s 25th Independence Day.   Sir Alan

“From Genocide to Restoration of Independence”
  • Culture
  • 2016-09-21 14:06:16

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Independence of Armenia, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute has opened a temporary exhibition entitled “From Genocide to Restoration of Independence” which

A Unique Eye-Opening Visit to Iran. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-21 13:38:19

Along with 16 other Armenian journalists from Armenia, Artsakh, the Czech Republic, France, Lebanon, Syria, and the United States, I was invited to attend the 85th anniversary celebration of

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan in connection with the Independence Day
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-21 11:08:57

On 21 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan in connection with the Independence Day. The address runs

HERITAGE PARTY STATEMENT ON ARMENIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-21 10:56:09

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the historic referendum that overwhelmingly approved Armenia’s independence from the Soviet Union and effectively re-established the Republic of Armenia.   It is a day of

On 20 September a solemn awarding ceremony took place at the Artsakh Republic President's residence in connection with the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamation
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-20 18:52:09

On 20 September a solemn awarding ceremony took place at the Artsakh Republic President's residence in connection with the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamation. President Sahakyan congratulated the awardees

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the French Alfortville city at the head of its mayor Luc Carvounas
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-20 17:14:04

On 20 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the French Alfortville city at the head of its mayor Luc Carvounas. Issues related to the cooperation between

President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President of the South Ossetian Republic Leonid Tibilov in connection with the Independence day
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-20 12:32:57

On 20 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President of the South Ossetian Republic Leonid Tibilov in connection with the Independence day.    The letter runs

Harut Sassounian. A Unique Eye-Opening Visit to Iran
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-20 12:03:44

Along with 16 other Armenian journalists from Armenia, Artsakh, the Czech Republic, France, Lebanon, Syria, and the United States, I was invited to attend the 85th anniversary celebration of

Freedom in Armenia and Nagorno Karabagh in 2016
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-19 16:15:46

  Freedom House has published the “Freedom in the World 2016” report which introduces the political rights and civil liberties situation in 195 countries and 15 disputed areas of the

The complex of the new International Airport, designed to become the main "air gates" of Turkmenistan is inaugurated in Ashgabat
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-17 14:43:22

On September 17, 2016 in Ashgabat, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participated in the solemn ceremony of the inauguration of the complex of the new International Airport, designed to become

Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening ceremony of the “25 years of the NKR (Artsakh) Statehood: Achievements and Modern Challenges” international youth conference
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-16 19:48:01

On 16 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening ceremony of the “25 years of the NKR (Artsakh) Statehood: Achievements and Modern Challenges” international youth

Harut Sassounian.Pan-Turanism, not Islam, Motivated the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-16 19:11:38

A recently published book “Remembering for the Future: Armenia, Auschwitz, and Beyond,” edited by Michael Berenbaum, Richard Libowitz, and Marcia Sachs Littell, is a collection of scholarly papers delivered

Bako Sahakyan was present at the "ArtsakhEthnoFest" first international festival organized in the "Isahaki Axbyur" rest zone
  • Culture
  • 2016-09-16 19:03:33

On 16 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the "ArtsakhEthnoFest" first international festival organized in the "Isahaki Axbyur" rest zone of the Shoushi region with the

Bako Sahakyan attended the exhibition of Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia Karen Grigorian devoted to the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamation
  • Culture
  • 2016-09-16 18:47:39

On 16 September President Bako Sahakyan attended the exhibition of Honored Artist of the Republic of Armenia Karen Grigorian devoted to the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamation. The Head

VivaCell-MTS continues to support the National Center of Oncology named after V.A. Fanarjian by providing medical equipment to the clinic
  • Organizations
  • 2016-09-16 18:34:35

VivaCell-MTS continues to support the National Center of Oncology named after V.A. Fanarjian by providing medical equipment to the clinic.     This year the clinic has been equipped with a professional

Ashgabat hosted an international media forum
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-16 17:02:44

On September 16, 2016 Ashgabat hosted an international media forum organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dedicated to the first Global Conference on the Sustainable Transport. The forum was

Artsakh Republic President's residence in connection with the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamationբ
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-15 19:22:11

On 15 September a solemn awarding ceremony took place at the Artsakh Republic President's residence in connection with the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamation.  President Sahakyan congratulated all the

NKR Foreign Minister Received Representatives of the European Friends of Armenia NGO
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-15 18:19:30

On September 15, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Director of the European Friends of Armenia NGO Diogo Pinto and Secretary General Hovhannes

Second International Conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors of Armenia kicks-off
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-15 13:28:26

The Second International Conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors of Armenia kicked-off in Best Western Congress Hotel in Yerevan. The two-day high-level conference brought together specialists from around

Raffi Hovhannisyan's speech during the 9th General Assembly of The International Conference of Asian Political Parties
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-15 13:12:30

On September 2, The leader of the Heritage Party Raffi Hovhannisyan had a speech during the 9th General Assembly of The International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) in

U!Pay Virtual Wallet to Help Save Time
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-09-15 12:42:39

Ucom with the support of IDRAM created a virtual wallet, that enables users to proceed not only with the payments for Ucom fixed and mobile services, but also perform

Attempts to silence those who voice risks of Amulsar gold mine – PAEF
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-15 12:40:51

Recently the police of Kentron district called Levon Galstyan, member of the coordinating board of Pan-Armenian Environmental Front (PAEF) Civil Initiative and informed him that “Lydian Armenia”, the company

Privatized Rivers of Armenia. PAEF
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-15 11:59:59

There are around 173 small hydropower plants (SHPP) in Armenia, of which around 114 are on natural streams. The license for these SHPPs is given for about 15 years.

Dasaran was recognized as one of the best 5 innovative enterprises in the world
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-09-15 11:55:28

Dasaran was recognized as one of the best 5 innovative enterprises in the final round of Accelerate 2030 – joint international initiative by the UNDP and Impact Hub.    For the

Toronto community sponsors renovations of Mataghis School
  • Сharity
  • 2016-09-15 11:18:39

 With the support of its Toronto affiliate, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is implementing a number of renovations at the secondary school of Mataghis, a community in Artsakh’s Martakert Region.

VivaCell-MTS - Partner of "Opera Art in the Regions of Armenia" Project
  • Culture
  • 2016-09-14 19:21:44

  The partnership between VivaCell-MTS and the Support Fund of the National Academic State Opera and Ballet Theatre after Aleksandr Spendiaryan aimed at the preservation, development and popularization of the

Edward Nalbandian received the Ambassador of China
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-14 18:24:04

On September 14, Edward Nalbandian, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Tian Erlong, Ambassador of China to Armenia.   Edward Nalbandian thanked for the vital assistance provided by the Government of

“Viva 2500” and “Viva 3500”: Increased airtime to RA other, 374 97 and 374 47 networks, to Russia, US and Canada
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-09-14 18:15:10

“Viva 2500” and “Viva 3500”: Increased airtime to RA other, 374 97 and 374 47 networks, to Russia, US and Canada   50 minutes of airtime to RA other, 374 97

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-14 15:05:57

On September 14, 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

The Constitutional Law on Approval of the new edition of the Constitution of Turkmenistan is adopted at the session of the Council of Elders
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-14 14:21:03

    In Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan a session of the Council of Elders started its work. At the opening of the session the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov delivered a

Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-13 19:42:18

On 13 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.  The meeting addressed a number of issues related to the situation along

NKR Foreign Minister Received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in Office
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-13 18:38:43

On September 13, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.   During the meeting, the sides discussed

The first international festival Artsakh EthnoFest to be held in Artsakh on September 15-17
  • Culture
  • 2016-09-13 16:02:18

In the framework of the policy of preservation of national identity, reproduction and propagation of national and traditional values as well as promotion of international cooperation the Ministry of

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-13 13:16:24

    On September 14, 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

Harut Sassounian. Pan-Turanism, not Islam, Motivated the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-13 13:02:38

A recently published book “Remembering for the Future: Armenia, Auschwitz, and Beyond,” edited by Michael Berenbaum, Richard Libowitz, and Marcia Sachs Littell, is a collection of scholarly papers delivered

Man’s body found in Yerevan’s Hrazdan Gorge
  • 2016-09-11 17:11:25

A man’s body has been found in the area of Hrazdan Gorge of Yerevan. The body was found under Yerevan’s Victory Bridge on Saturday, the press-service of the Ministry of

Syrian Armenian woman, who died after falling from Yerevan hotel, was visiting relatives
  • 2016-09-11 17:11:08

The woman, who died as a result of falling from the 6th-floor balcony of Best Western Congress Hotel in downtown Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, was visiting her

The Organizer of Daf BAMA Music Awards Explains Azerbaijani Rumors About Armenian Song «Sari Aghjik»
  • 2016-09-11 17:10:49

Armenian famous singers Andre and Sirusho have won in the nominations of The Best Male Act and The Best Female Act at international Daf BAMA Music Awards 2016. While receiving

Azerbaijan MOD makes belligerent statement against native Karabakh Armenians
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-11 17:10:25

Defense Minister of Azerbaijan Zakir Hasanov has made a bellicose statement. Congratulating the personnel of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha holiday, the minister quoted

Armenia MOD: If anything happens to Karabakh, we will fight for every inch of land
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-11 17:10:03

If anything happens to the people of Artsakh [(Nagorno-Karabakh)], to Artsakh, we will fight for every inch of land. The Acting Defense Minister of Armenia, Seyran Ohanyan, on Saturday told

ANCA Executive Director Comments on Upcoming U.S. Presidential Elections
  • 2016-09-11 17:09:45

With the upcoming U.S. presidential elections in November, the Armenian-American community relies less upon campaign promises on the Armenian Genocide and more upon the political strength of the community

Garo Paylan to Discuss ‘Turkey and the Armenians’ at Fresno State
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-11 17:09:20

Armenian member of the Parliament of the Republic of Turkey  for the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) will participate in a discussion on “Turkey and the Armenians” at Fresno State

Oscar Isaac and Christian Bale Face the Armenian Genocide in the Promise Trailer
  • Culture
  • 2016-09-11 17:08:52

The Armenian Genocide” has long been curiously underrepresented on film. Over the 101 years since the Ottoman Empire systematically murdered as many as 1.5 million Armenians, as few as34

Protestors nominate Armenian MP Nikol Pashinyan for the post of PM
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-11 17:08:24

The Civil Contract Party of Armenia nominates MP Nikol Pashinyan for the post of the prime minister. The proposal was made in the Liberty Square by the party member Lena

Harut Sassounian.Turkey Conspired with ISIS In its Deceptive Invasion of Syria By
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-10 14:27:33

Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the ‘civil war’ in 2011. The diverse conflicting sides include: Hezbollah, Iran, Islamic

Mkhitaryan ready to face “Manchester City”
  • Sport
  • 2016-09-10 10:51:08

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is ready to face Manchester City on September 10, “NT” reports, citing the official website of Manchester

Armenian President thankful to friendly France for supporting Armenia in issues of vital importance
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-10 10:50:27

President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan received on September 9 the delegation led by President of the socialist group at the French National Assembly Bruno Le Roux. The President hailed

Section of road to Georgia to be closed for repair
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-10 10:49:35

A section of the interstate highway stretching from Armenian Vanadzor to Alaverdi and from there to the Georgian border will be temporarily closed from September 14 in connection with

ICRC representatives visit Armenian captive in Azerbaijani prison
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-10 10:48:51

Representatives of the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) visited an Armenian prisoner of war in Azerbaijan on September 7, Zara Amatuni, press officer for ICRC delegation in Armenia. She

Armenia condemns nuclear test in North Korea
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-10 10:48:04

“We express deep concern over the nuclear test carried out by North Korea on September 9, which poses a threat to stability and peace on the Korean Peninsula and

Everything is done in France for the bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial to be adopted
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-10 10:47:18

Parliament Speaker of Armenia Galust Sahakyan received the French delegation led by head of the Socialist Group of the French National Assembly Bruno Le Roux on September 9, press

Hovik Abrahamyan’s economy and the ‘legacy’ he left for successor
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-10 10:46:23

On September 8 Armenia’s prime minister Hovik Abrahamyan announced his resignation ‘in order to give way to a coalition government,’ promised by president Serzh Sargsyan in the wake of

Resignation from PM’s post was exclusively Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision – head of RPA faction
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-10 10:44:24

The resignation from the Prime Minister’s post was Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, head of the National Assembly RPA faction Vahram Baghdasaryan said. “He said in his speech that the expectations

Comment by Tigran Balayan, MFA Spokesman, on the recent nuclear test by Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-09 19:07:37

We express deep concern over the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on September 9 that endangers stability and peace of the Korean Peninsula

Draft Declaration of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on the Right of the People to Revolt
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-09 18:46:18

The people are the only source of any power. Power in Armenia belongs to the people. The people exercise their power through free elections, referenda, as well as national

Bako Sahakyan received human right defender of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan and the delegation led by him
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-09-09 18:29:37

On 9 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received human right defender of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan and the delegation led by him. The meeting addressed a range

Remarks of the President of Armenia, Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the RPA Council meeting
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-09 14:50:23

Good afternoon. The 2015 constitutional changes were perceived by some as just another political event, conditioned first of all by the political situation and need to solve some personal issues

Bako Sahakyan was present at public prayer for the Fatherland served by Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-09 11:49:58

On 8 September  President Bako Sahakyan was present at public prayer for the Fatherland served by Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II at the Shoushi Ghazanchetsots

The 11th International Festival of Puppet Theatres will launch on September 9 with the support of Coca-Cola Hellenic Armenia Company
  • Culture
  • 2016-09-08 18:15:15

The International Festival of Puppet Theatres “Tumanyan Fairy Tale Day” will kick off in Armenia for the 11th year in a row on September 9, organized by the International

THE LIBERATING POWER OF BREXIT
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-08 13:33:28

  The referendum of June 23, 2016 regarding Britain’s remain at or exit from the European Union, through its subversive BREXIT result - the first major, painful defeat for the

Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Artavazd Harutyunyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-08 12:02:57

On 8 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Artavazd Harutyunyan. Issues related to cooperation between the corresponding structures of the

Karabakh PM presents award to Russia Armenian benefactor
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-07 20:57:44

The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) Prime Minister, Arayik Haroutyunyan, received and presented an award to Russian Armenian businessman and philanthropist Aram Kocharyan. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of proclamation

Deputy Minister: Export from Armenia grew by 16.7% in 1st quarter of 2016
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-07 20:56:30

In the first quarter of 2016, the export from Armenia grew by 16.7 percent, reaching $815 mln USD. Deputy Minister of Finance and Chief Treasurer of Armenia Atom Janjughazyan stated

Expert: Armenia residents begin to buy fewer cars
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-07 20:56:05

According to Samvel Avetisyan, commercial director at Euromotors Company in Armenia, the main reason for such a sharp decline in car sales in Armenia is the decline in remittances

Australia MP speaks about his Armenian heritage
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-07 20:55:09

New Australian MP Tim Wilson acknowledged his Armenian heritage when he delivered his maiden speech in the House of Representatives. Wilson rose to political fame in Australia as an outspoken

International recognition of Artsakh the imperative of the time: Sharmazanov
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-07 20:53:18

On a visit to Argentina, Vice-President of the Armenian National Assembly Edward Sharmazanov had a meeting with members of the Argentina-Armenia Friendship Groups of both chambers of the country’s

There will not be any prospect for Armenians in case of Turkey’s presence in future Syria - Expert on Turkish studies
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-07 18:17:51

Turkey will be present in future Syria, there will not be any prospect for Armenians in that country, Expert on Turkish studies Anush Hovhannisyan said, reports Noyan Tapan. “What

Deputy Speaker of Armenian Parliament meets Argentine Senate President
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-07 18:08:15

While on a working visit to Argentina, the Armenian delegation led by Deputy Speaker of Parliament, head of Armenia-Argentina parliamentary friendship group Eduard Sharmazanov, including also MPs Sukias Avetisyan

Climate Business is in Focus of IFC Operations in Europe and Central Asia
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-07 15:16:13

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, provided over $800 million to support 22 climate-smart investment projects in Europe and Central Asia in fiscal year 2016, helping its

The OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the Omar pass
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-07 14:50:53

On September 7, 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

Turkey Conspired with ISIS In its Deceptive Invasion of Syria. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-09-07 13:00:55

Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the ‘civil war’ in 2011. The diverse conflicting sides include: Hezbollah, Iran, Islamic

Street lighting system installed throughout the borderlandcommunity of Vahan
  • Сharity
  • 2016-09-07 12:31:12

    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

Artsakh Spares Nothing to Improve Security after April War
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-07 08:26:18

The April War was the worst escalation in the Karabakh conflict in terms of its magnitude and casualties since the ceasefire agreement of May 1994. That document as well

Piotr Świtalski: For the EU, Armenia is not just a neighbour but part of the European family.
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 23:06:26

In an interview produced by the EU Neighbours East project, the Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, explains why Armenia is so important to

Gebeshian: Together, We as Armenians Make it Possible
  • Sport
  • 2016-09-06 23:03:09

‘I Truly Believe that Inherent Armenian Spirit and Drive Within Me—The Same Spirit That is in All of You—Is What has Pushed me to Keep Going and to be

Michigan students will be learning about Armenian Genocide and Holocaust
  • Social
  • 2016-09-06 21:53:59

Starting this school year, it will be mandatory for Michigan schools to add lessons about genocide to the social studies curriculum for grades 8-12, particularly teachings about the Holocaust

Footage reveals further evidence in Dink probe against arrested gendarmerie officers
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:52:55

Footage published by a Turkish broadcaster appears to show that six former gendarmerie intelligence officers who are currently being tried over links to the Fethullahist Terror Organization (FETÖ) were

Sassounian: Turkey Conspired with ISIS in its Deceptive Invasion of Syria
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:51:03

Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the “Civil War” in 2011. The diverse conflicting sides include Hezbollah, Iran, the

After Coup Attempt, Turkish Scholar Boldly Speaks on Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:49:41

On July 13, two days before the coup attempt in Turkey, Prof. Halil Berktay of Istanbul’s Sabanci University answered six written questions on the Armenian Genocide posed by El

Armenia, Belarus and Kazakhstan showcase military and technical innovations at “Army-2016”
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:47:07

S. The Army-2016 international forum organized by the Russian Defense Ministry has kicked off and will last through Sunday. The forum is held in the Patriot Park near Moscow

Armenian Deputy FM doesn’t have serious expectations from Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ upcoming meeting
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:43:03

Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan doesn’t have serious expectations from the upcoming meeting of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in Moscow. The Deputy FM said the progress

By condemning Armenian Genocide Argentina reaffirmed commitment to universal values – Deputy Speaker of Parliament
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:27:49

While on a working visit to Argentina, the Armenian delegation led by Deputy Speaker of Armenian Parliament, head of Armenia-Argentina parliamentary friendship group Eduard Sharmazanov, including also National Assembly

NKR Foreign Minister received President of the Tavitian Foundation
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-06 18:35:05

  On September 6, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received President of the Tavitian Foundation Aso Tavitian. The NKR Foreign Minister highly appreciated the activity

Bako Sahakyan received founder and president of the "Tavitian" Foundation Aso Tavitian
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-06 18:27:32

On 6 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received founder and president of the "Tavitian" Foundation Aso Tavitian. Issues related to the implementation of various programs in Artsakh were on

Eurasian Integration and Democratic Degradation
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-06 17:30:04

Three years ago, on September 3 of 2013, Serj Sargsyan made a statement on the drastic shift in the Armenian foreign policy course from association with Europe to the

US Embassy renovates Yerevan kindergarten
  • Сharity
  • 2016-09-06 16:30:58

More students will be able to attend a quality school this year thanks to an effort undertaken by the U.S. Embassy in Armenia to renovate Kindergarten #59 in the

Sassounian: Turkey Conspired with ISIS in its Deceptive Invasion of Syria
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 13:49:14

Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the “Civil War” in 2011. The diverse conflicting sides include Hezbollah, Iran, the

OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the Omar pass
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-06 12:45:58

 OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted   On September 7, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring

Armenian, Georgian PMs discuss process and development prospects of bilateral cooperation
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 20:49:49

On September 5 Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan received the Georgian delegation led by Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili who is on an official visit to Armenia, press service

Nalbandian: We expect to complete talks on new Armenia-EU framework agreement in near future
  • Social
  • 2016-09-05 20:49:03

We expect to complete the talks between Armenia and the European Union on the new framework agreement in near future, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian stated on Saturday at the

Nagorno-Karabakh army technically efficient to hit back adversary - minister
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 20:48:35

After the four-day intensive fighting along the Line of Contact in April, the Nagorno-Karabakh army has considerably enriched its arsenal to hit back possible attacks by the adversary, the

“Made in Armenia 2016” tends to become largest exhibition of 25 years of Independence
  • Social
  • 2016-09-05 20:47:57

During the 25 years of Armenia’s Independence “Made in Armenia 2016” largest exhibition of products will be held on September 19-22. The Armenian production companies of various sectors will

Armenia's school pupil engineers seek to reinvent the robot – The Guardian
  • Social
  • 2016-09-05 20:46:46

The little robot makes odd beeps as it spins around the room, detecting fires with its thermal sensors and extinguishing flames with a strong blast of air. Its mission accomplished,

Nalbandian: We expect to complete talks on new Armenia-EU framework agreement in near future
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 20:27:41

We expect to complete the talks between Armenia and the European Union on the new framework agreement in near future, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian stated on Saturday at the

Bako Sahakyan received members of the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Armenian Apostolic Church at the head of the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-05 19:20:15

On 5 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received members of the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Armenian Apostolic Church at the head of the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos

Armenia joined Eurasian Union under Russian blackmail – analyst
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 14:08:14

Armenia was forced to join the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), facing threats and blackmail by Russia, a political analyst has said, analyzing developments over the past three years (since

Armenia MFA: Azerbaijan provocations must stop
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 13:54:14

Statements by the Azerbaijani side should not be commented on, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan told reporters, after Friday’s Cabinet meeting.   “After how they behave for

FIFA 2018: Armenia suffers defeat in first qualifier
  • Sport
  • 2016-09-05 13:51:12

 Armenian national football team lost to Denmark team in first qualifying round of World Cup 2018 Championship. At the 18th minute of the match Danish footballer Christian Eriksen (midfielder for

Oscars: Armenia selects ‘Earthquake’ for foreign-language category
  • Culture
  • 2016-09-05 13:50:15

 A dramatized recreation of one of the Soviet Union’s most devastating natural disasters — the Spitak earthquake in northern Armenia in December 1988 — has been chosen as Armenia’s

Nagorno-Karabakh Forum launched in Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 13:49:19

The launch of the Nagorno-Karabakh Forum was held in Montevideo, Uruguay on Friday September 2 with a team of social activists, academics and lawmakers “whose task will enrich and

On 5 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Arthur Varzhapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-05 13:31:40

On 5 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Arthur Varzhapetyan.  Issues related to the realization of various programs in our republic were on the discussion agenda. For the assistance

Giant panda no longer Endangered
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-09-05 11:51:09

In a welcome piece of good news for the world’s threatened wildlife, the giant panda has just been downgraded from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’ on the global list of species

Mother Teresa’s real name was Agnessa Boyajian (updated)
  • Social
  • 2016-09-05 09:09:11

Mother Teresa… Very few know that this woman’s real name was Agnessa Boyajian. She was an Armenian. She told about it to Catholicos of All Armenians Vazgen I during

Germany says Armenian Genocide Resolution ‘Non-Binding’
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-03 18:08:11

Germany’s Foreign Minister has said the Bundestag resolution recognizing the 1915 massacre of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide is “non-binding,” following media reports the German cabinet would

Americans for Artsakh (AFA) joins Armenian-Armenian Organizations in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Artsakh’s declaration of independence
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-03 07:26:06

“We warmly congratulate people of Artsakh with today's special event, 25 years of independence. We pray and wish that Artsakh continues to prosper, regardless of the difficulties and challenges.”,

Bako Sahakyan and Serzh Sargsyan partook at festive events dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamation
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-02 15:15:09

On 2 September Presidents of the Artsakh Republic and Republic of Armenia Bako Sahakyan and Serzh Sargsyan partook at festive events dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the NKR

On 1 September a festive reception devoted to the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic proclamation was held in the name of President Bako Sahakyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-02 12:47:58

On 1 September a festive reception devoted to the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic proclamation was held in the name of President Bako Sahakyan. In his speech Bako Sahakyan

HERITAGE CONGRATULATES ARTSAKH REPUBLIC
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-02 12:44:23

Artsakh, or the Republic of Mountainous Karabagh, arrived as a nation-state 25 years ago.  It is a fait accompli, and we are proud of it.   We welcome its

Congratulatory address of the President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of the Artsakh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-02 11:13:45

      Dear compatriots,   Today we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic. On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself personally I express my cordial congratulations to all our people

On 1 September a solemn awarding ceremony took place at the Artsakh Republic President's residence devoted to the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamation
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-01 18:24:59

On 1 September a solemn awarding ceremony took place at the Artsakh Republic President's residence devoted to the 25th anniversary of the NKR proclamation. President Sahakyan congratulated the attendees on

Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding with state awards and conferring honorary titles
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-01 16:39:45

In connection with the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic proclamation President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding with state awards and conferring honorary titles.  According to the decrees for

On 1 September met in the Stepanakert's airport President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-01 16:01:59

On 1 September met in the Stepanakert's airport President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan who arrived in Artsakh within the frameworks of the festive events devoted to

Bako Sahakyan attended the mass cross race of the youth started in the Stepanakert Renaissance square
  • Press release
  • 2016-09-01 13:06:02

On 1 September in the frameworks of the festive events devoted to the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic's proclamation President Bako Sahakyan attended the mass cross race of

Russian FSS behind the Strange Publications
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-31 18:02:45

  Acting in the name of “Armenian Diaspora” (as they claim), the authors of recent publications that have appeared on the web one after another accuse the US Embassy in

Festive mood and Coke from Coca-Cola Hellenic Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-31 15:30:21

Coca-Cola Hellenic Armenia celebrates summer, organizing special festivities in different corners of Yerevan, helping to fight the heat with a cold can of the world’s famous soft drink.  From

After Coup Attempt, Turkish Scholar Boldly Speaks on Armenian Genocide. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-31 13:03:16

On July 13, two days before the coup attempt in Turkey, Prof. Halil Berktay of Istanbul’s Sabanci University answered six written questions on the Armenian Genocide posed by El

VivaCell-MTS and “Fuller Center for Housing Armenia” are building a house in Goris
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-31 11:27:49

    The heads and staff members of VivaCell-MTS and the “Fuller Center for Housing Armenia” participated in the construction of the half-built house of the Hasratyan family in the town

Bako Sahakyan partook in Stepanakert at a solemn opening ceremony of a new sports hall
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-30 14:37:10

On 30 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Stepanakert at a solemn opening ceremony of a new sports hall. The President expressed gratitude to the “Border Community Development”

Harut Sassounian.After Coup Attempt, Turkish Scholar Boldly Speaks on Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-30 11:10:39

On July 13, two days before the coup attempt in Turkey, Prof. Halil Berktay of Istanbul’s Sabanci University answered six written questions on the Armenian Genocide posed by El

Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received members of the German-Armenian Forum
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-29 15:55:58

On August 29, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, received in Yerevan the delegation of the German-Armenian Forum, headed by Albert Weiler, member of the German Bundestag.   Welcoming the members

Bako Sahakyan visited the Alashan site of the Martakert region and met with the Talish residents
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-26 17:15:17

On 26 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Alashan site of the Martakert region and met with the Talish residents who had left their houses and settled

HERITAGE WELCOMES, CONDEMNS, EXTENDS CONDOLENCES
  • Social
  • 2016-08-25 16:06:21

  Yerevan, 25 August—The Heritage Party welcomed the pre-trial release of its leaders Armen Martirosyan, David Sanasaryan, and Hovsep Khurhsudyan this week. Still, it noted that activist Andrias Ghukasyan remains behind bars. Also,

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN, FRANK ENGEL MEET
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-25 11:56:35

Heritage Party Leader Raffi K. Hovannisian and Frank Engel, a Member of the Eureopan Parliament and Armenia's honorary consul in Luxumbourg, held a meeting today in Yerevan. They discussed the

Solar Hub Armenia 2016
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-08-25 03:38:25

The Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America , Inc. (AESA) in collaboration with American University of Armenia (AUA) has scheduled an inaugural three day symposium on the AUA campus

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan at the head of its rector Rouben Mirzakhanyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-24 18:50:50

On 24 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan at the head of its rector Rouben Mirzakhanyan.  Issues related to

Bako Sahakyan partook in the town of Shoushi at a festive event organized by the "Yerkrapah"
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-24 17:54:00

On 24 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the town of Shoushi at a festive event organized by the "Yerkrapah" Volunteers Union within the frameworks of the

THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNMENT OF CHINA IN EAES WAS GRANTED.
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-23 21:36:07

  Beginning of article here: «About Putin’s visit to China » — http://www.prezidentpress.ru/news/4060-o-vizite-putina-v-kitay.html. About the New Customs code of the Euroasian Economic Union (EAES). Until the end of September of the country of

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the "HALO Trust"
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-23 18:32:37

On 23 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the "HALO Trust" organization at the head of its chief executive officer James Cowan.  Issues related to the

Harut Sassounian.Russia & Turkey Isolate Armenia, While Protesters Want New Government
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-23 12:12:55

This column attempts to explain the reasons for the sudden rapprochement between Russia and Turkey, which also welcome Azerbaijan, and tangentially Iran, into their fold, while a major confrontation

Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-22 16:18:39

On 22 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan.    A number of issues related to army building and cooperation between the

The Issue of Political Prisoners in Armenia will Become a Topic at International Forums
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-08-20 19:42:58

  On August 2 the Court of First Instance of Arabkir and Qanaqer-Zeytun administrative districts of Yerevan issued a decision to arrest numerous political figures and civic activists with the

MESSAGE ON WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-18 18:13:26

  A record 130 million people are dependent on humanitarian assistance to survive.  Grouped together, these people in need would comprise the tenth most populous nation on Earth.    These figures are

Bako Sahakyan received ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau representative Hrant Margaryan and ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau political representative, member of the RA National Assembly standing commission on foreign affairs Armen Roustamyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-18 15:09:08

On 18 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau representative Hrant Margaryan and ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau political representative, member of the RA National Assembly

ARMENIAN RIGHTS WATCH COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON UNLAWFUL PRETRIAL DETENTION IN WAKE OF RECENT PROTESTS IN YEREVAN
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-08-17 15:33:21

The Past is Prologue: A Nation Cannot Survive Treason From Within   “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at

Harut Sassounian.Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ In Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-17 14:09:48

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, California, on August 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian properties confiscated by Turkey in

Harut Sassounian.Russia & Turkey Isolate Armenia, While Protesters Want New Government
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-17 13:59:42

This column attempts to explain the reasons for the sudden rapprochement between Russia and Turkey, which also welcome Azerbaijan, and tangentially Iran, into their fold, while a major confrontation

Coca-Cola Hellenic Armenia and Art Lunch employees have cleaned up Dalar river bank
  • Social
  • 2016-08-17 13:55:42

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia has implemented yet another sustainability project, cleaning up 5.5Km of Dalar river bank in Aghveran, Kotayk province.   “Apart from doing business, Coca-Cola Hellenic Armenia has

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia’s ministry of emergency situations led by head of the structure Armen Yeritsyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-16 16:57:29

On 16 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia’s ministry of emergency situations led by head of the structure Armen Yeritsyan. Issues related

Letter to Europe's three presidents. Mass illegal imprisonments and human rights violations in Armenia
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-08-16 14:19:17

Subject: Letter to Europe's three presidents. Mass illegal imprisonments and human rights violations in Armenia   Many representatives of civil society, citizens, civil initiatives such as “Freedom to political prisoners”, “Daredevils

Heritage Party Statement on Political Prisoners and Democratic Process
  • Politics
  • 2016-08-16 12:55:45

As long as our top leaders, vice president Armen Martirosian, spokesman Davit Sanasarian, and civil society liaison Hovsep Khurhsudian, remain in pre-trial custody on trumped-up charges, the Heritage Party

Harut Sassounian. Russia & Turkey Isolate Armenia, While Protesters Want New Government
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-16 12:43:11

This column attempts to explain the reasons for the sudden rapprochement between Russia and Turkey, which also welcome Azerbaijan, and tangentially Iran, into their fold, while a major confrontation

NKR Foreign Minister Received the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-15 18:40:07

On August 15, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.   During the meeting, the sides exchanged

Iran Turning from a Pro-Armenian into a Pro-Azerbaijani Country
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-15 17:30:21

The Azerbaijan-Iran-Russia trilateral meeting in Baku on August 8 has become a subject of unprecedented attention.    Interestingly, such a trilateral regional meeting with the participation of Iran was organized for

Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the functioning in the republic parties
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-12 19:11:17

On 12 August President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the functioning in the republic parties and discussed with them issues related to the constitutional reforms’ doctrine. The Head of

Bako Sahakyan met with educational, cultural and youth sphere representatives
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-11 18:00:41

On 11 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with educational, cultural and youth sphere representatives and discussed issues relating to the doctrine of the constitutional reforms. The President called

Bako Sahakyan received members of the Women’s Council of the Armenia’s Republican Party headed by RA National Assembly vice-speaker Hermine Naghdalyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-11 17:51:12

On 11 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received members of the Women’s Council of the Armenia’s Republican Party headed by RA National Assembly vice-speaker Hermine Naghdalyan.             Issues related

Harut Sassounian. Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ In Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-11 14:29:55

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, California, on August 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian properties confiscated by Turkey in

Vladimir Putin’s Lie about Armenia’s GDP
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-11 14:22:43

  Yesterday the meeting of Armenian and Russian Presidents Serj Sargsyan and Vladimir Putin was held in Moscow. During the beginning of the meeting, the presidents made opening remarks in

Bako Sahakyan visited the Shoushi region and met in the Hin Shen village with young people participating in the “Artsakh Youth Forum” annual program
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-11 10:56:44

On 10 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Shoushi region and met in the Hin Shen village with young people participating in the “Artsakh Youth Forum” annual

It Is Allowed to Enter the Polling Station after 8 p.m.
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-08-10 13:03:51

As it is known, during elections journalists, observers and proxies often have problems related to entering the polling station after 8 p.m.    Though, in fact, neither the old nor the

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan Turns Turkey into a Vast Gulag: Some of his Actions Hark Back to 1915
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-10 12:02:33

Ominous developments are taking place in Turkey beyond anyone’s imagination, under the guise of capturing coup plotters. Calling the coup attempt of July 15 “a gift from Allah,” Pres.

Harut Sassounian.Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ In Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-10 11:35:06

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, California, on August 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian properties confiscated by Turkey in

Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the public administration sphere and discussed issues related to the doctrine of the constitutional reforms
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-09 19:01:34

On 9 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the public administration sphere and discussed issues related to the doctrine of the constitutional reforms. The President highlighted

Harut Sassounian.Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ In Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-09 12:46:05

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, California, on August 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian properties confiscated by Turkey in

HayPost and RIA Money Transfer awarded monetary prizes
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-08 16:24:05

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

Attack on our partner Medialab.am
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-08-08 12:53:34

Yesterday, on August 7, our friend Medialab held an open-air live exhibition of its political cartoons at Mahstots Park in Yerevan. While it was initially planned to have a week-long exhibition

Bako Sahakyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-05 11:21:26

On 4 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Martouni region and convened in the town of Karmir Shouka a consultation with participation of heads of regional administration

Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi and met with the participants of the Fifth Pan-Armenian Recitation Festival
  • Culture
  • 2016-08-04 15:07:31

On 3 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi and met with the participants of the Fifth Pan-Armenian Recitation Festival. The President noted with satisfaction that

Ucom Joins the Armenian Olympic Team in Rio de Janeiro
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-04 14:46:17

With the sponsorship of Ucom the Armenian National Olympic Team is already in Rio de Janeiro - this year’s Summer Olympic Games capital.   The Armenian boxers, weightlifters, swimmers, wrestlers, shooter,

Bako Sahakyan received director general of the “Electric Networks of Armenia” closed joint-stock company Karen Haroutyunyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-03 18:29:53

On 3 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received director general of the “Electric Networks of Armenia” closed joint-stock company Karen Haroutyunyan and its deputy director Souren Poghosyan. Issues related

Open Doors Day at VivaCell-MTS
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-03 15:27:52

Twenty 12-16 year-old students of the IAB International Academy of Business Summer School for Young Leaders Program visited VivaCell-MTS headquarters.    During an interactive meeting the Company’s General Manager Ralph Yirikian

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan Turns Turkey into a Vast Gulag: Some of his Actions Hark Back to 1915
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-03 13:58:14

Ominous developments are taking place in Turkey beyond anyone’s imagination, under the guise of capturing coup plotters. Calling the coup attempt of July 15 “a gift from Allah,” Pres.

Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-03 13:53:13

On 2 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region. The Head of the State convened a consultation in the vicinity of the Togh village with the participation

OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2016-08-03 13:16:00

On August 3, 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

Ucom Launched New High-Speed Internet Bundles for Mobile Voice Users
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-08-02 17:32:54

Ucom offers to its mobile voice Prepay and Postpay tariff plans' subscribers to benefit from the new high-speed internet bundles.   The high-speed internet bundles of 300 MB, 500 MB, 1

Statement of the Government of Republic of the Western Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2016-08-02 12:35:32

Address to the Governments of the United Nations Member States and to the Governments of the States Having Ratified the Treaty of Sèvres   Concerning the Internal Situation of the Republic

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan Turns Turkey into a Vast Gulag: Some of his Actions Hark Back to 1915
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-02 12:31:21

Ominous developments are taking place in Turkey beyond anyone’s imagination, under the guise of capturing coup plotters. Calling the coup attempt of July 15 “a gift from Allah,” Pres.

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-08-02 11:15:27

On August 3, 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

Journalist, Analyst, Armenian Intellectual Harutyun Khachatryan Kicked the Bucket
  • Social
  • 2016-08-02 04:30:49

On July 27, after a long and severe illness, Noyan Tapan Information Center analyst Harutyun Khachatryan passed away, at age 61.      He started his journalistic career in the early 1990s.

THE PRESIDENT HELD A MEETING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SOCIETY, AUTHORITIES AND CLERGY
  • Press release
  • 2016-08-01 18:52:48

Today, the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting at the Presidential palace with the representatives of the different segments of the society: cultural figures, representatives of healthcare,

Harut Sassounian. Which VP Candidate has a Better Record On Armenian Genocide Recognition?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-28 11:33:01

Now that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have selected their vice presidential candidates, Armenian Democrats are claiming that Sen. Tim Kaine has the better record on recognition of the