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MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY
  • Social
  • 2014-10-17 15:52:34

On this day we recommit to think, decide and act together against extreme poverty -- and plan for a world where no-one is left behind.   We have reached the Millennium

SERZH SARGSYAN TAKES PART IN OPENING OF CONFERENCE “CHESS IN SCHOOLS”
  • Social
  • 2014-10-17 15:38:15

RA President and the President of the Armenian Chess Federation Serzh Sargsyan today took part in the opening of the international conference “Chess in Schools” being held October 16-18

PRESIDENT HOLDS CONSULTATION WITH RA MINSTER OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE AND RECTORS OF STATE HEIS
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-17 15:36:14

800x532px - 283 Kb 800x532px - 320 Kb 800x536px - 272 Kb 800x519px - 251 Kb       President Serzh Sargsyan today held a consultation with the RA Minister of Education and Science and the rectors of state higher

PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARDEES OF 2014 RA PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION AWARDS IN IT SPHERE
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-17 15:34:23

800x751px - 243 Kb 800x564px - 165 Kb 800x611px - 222 Kb 684x800px - 207 Kb 622x800px - 200 Kb       President Serzh Sargsyan today received the students and pupils who have won the 2014 RA President’s Education Awards in

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN RECEIVES EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE HERBERT SALBER
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-17 15:32:26

800x534px - 260 Kb 800x543px - 277 Kb   President Serzh Sargsyan today received EU (the European Union) Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Herbert Salber. The president attached great

Heritage Party Statement on Armenia, Artsakh, and the Eurasian Economic Union
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-17 12:04:06

Heritage Party Statement on Armenia, Artsakh, and the Eurasian Economic Union,   A week ago today, on 10 October 2014, de facto president of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan signed a

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-10-17 11:28:01

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the Ninth Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia, the final stage of which took place at the organizer’s - Synopsys Armenia Education Department

First Nagorno-Karabakh Group announced in the European Parliament
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-16 17:21:03

On 15 October 2014, the European Parliament Nagorno-Karabakh Group was presented with the assistance of European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA, www.EuFoA.org), aiming to support civil society and democratic governance,

ARMENIAN ORPHAN RUG TO GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY AT WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER NEXT MONTH
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-16 16:16:47

WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to announce that the White House is finalizing plans to prominently display the Armenian Orphan Rug, also known as the

Presentation of Report on the process of Armenia’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-16 15:18:08

YEREVAN, 16 October 2014 – An OSCE-supported report detailing Armenia’s switchover from analogue to digital broadcasting was presented today in Yerevan. The report notes that while the technical preparations

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Armenia Press Day
  • Social
  • 2014-10-16 12:52:17

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Armenia Press Day.     Dear Armenian press representatives,   I warmly congratulate you on your professional holiday - Day of Armenian Press.   The history of Armenian press

Edward Nalbandian received Eric Fournier, Head of Continental Europe Department of the MFA of France
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-15 18:20:50

On October 15 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Eric Fournier, Head  of the Continental Europe Department of French MFA who has arrived in Yerevan to participate in consultations held

VivaCell-MTS resumes the Open Doors Days for schoolchildren and students
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-10-15 18:07:08

This time VivaCell-MTS hosted 25 pupils from the Yerevan School after Yeghishe Charents. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian presented to the young guests the history of the development of

Adopt a village and get involved!
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-15 16:06:57

  In May of 2014, 42 beehives were distributed to the Lichk community located in the Syunik Region through the project known as “Towards Eco-Community”. This project was initiated by

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN
  • World News
  • 2014-10-15 14:47:00

My mother has lived her whole life in the countryside. Although she did not receive much of a formal education, I grew up appreciating her wisdom, resilience and intelligence.

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received chairman of the “Hand in Hand” non-governmental organization board Berdj Kiladjian and accompanying him individuals
  • Social
  • 2014-10-15 14:01:39

On 15 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received chairman of the “Hand in Hand” non-governmental organization board Berdj Kiladjian and accompanying him individuals. Issues related to the realization of

President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with the delegation of the Armenian Union of Russia headed by its president Ara Abrahamyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-14 17:00:37

On 14 October President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with the delegation of the Armenian Union of Russia headed by its president Ara Abrahamyan. Issues related to the implementation

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building of Stepanakert basic school N6
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-14 16:24:33

On 14 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with president of the Armenian Union of Russia Ara Abrahamyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of Agricultural Worker
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-14 13:43:56

On 12 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of

Bako Sahakyan received around five dozen participants of the Armenological Studies International Association Conference which completed its work in Yerevan the other day
  • Social
  • 2014-10-13 18:05:13

On 13 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received around five dozen participants of the Armenological Studies International Association Conference which completed its work in Yerevan the other day. President

World-famous soprano Montserrat Caballe is back in Artsakh
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-13 18:03:05

On October 12, world-famous soprano Montserrat Caballe arrived in Artsakh. On October 14, the singer will give an exclusive concert at Stepanakert Renaissance square, dedicated to the 20th anniversary

Harut Sassounian.UK Shifts Policy on Armenian Genocide After Jurist Robertson’s Report
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-13 17:53:19

Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and

President Bako Sahakyan together with philanthropist from Diaspora Nikolay Sarkisov partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building of the Stepanakert basic school N1
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-13 17:27:26

On 13 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with philanthropist from Diaspora Nikolay Sarkisov partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building of the Stepanakert basic

From “Barbarian Turk” to “Muslim Turk”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-12 19:21:30

Such terms like “Tu-kiu”, “Tu-Kue”, “Tut-Kut”, “Tolköl” occurred firstly in Chinese literature, had been entered into Arabian and Byzantium literature by being translated as “Turk” (plural word “Türük” or

President Serzh Sargsyan meets Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-11 16:07:03

At the invitation of President Serzh Sargsyan, President Tomislav Nikolic of the Republic of Serbia arrived in the Republic of Armenia on an official visit last night.   The official welcoming

Answers of the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to the Questions of Tert.am
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-09 17:00:42

Answers of the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to the Questions of Tert.am   Question։ How would you comment on the PACE decision to prepare a report titled “Escalation

Harut Sassounian. UK Shifts Policy on Armenian Genocide After Jurist Robertson’s Report
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-09 15:53:50

Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-09 14:15:31

On October 9, 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

IT IS STILL NOT TOO LATE TO AVOID A GLOBAL CATASTROPHE.Hayk Kotanjian
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-08 16:36:04

The Board of the Political Science Association of Armenia at its meeting of October 7, 2014, expressing concern over the exacerbating confrontation between the Russian Federation and the United

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-08 11:26:58

On October 9, 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. UK Shifts Policy on Armenian Genocide After Jurist Robertson’s Report
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-08 00:16:19

Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and

16% increase in passenger flow, as compared to September 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-07 11:38:08

As compared to September 2013, a 16% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 9th month of 2014. In September 2014

VivaCell-MTS sponsors the “Robots in Everyday Life” festival
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-10-06 17:55:01

The “DigiTech” 2014 International Technological Exhibition held from October 3-5 hosted the “Robots in Everyday Life” festival, the participants of which are schoolchildren attending engineering groups. Starting from 2012

Declaration of Friendship Signed between the Towns of Shushi of the NKR and Bourg-Les-Valence of France
  • Social
  • 2014-10-06 14:46:42

On October 5, Artsvik Sargsyan, Mayor of Shushi, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, and Marlene Mourier, Mayor of Bourg-Les-Valence, France, who is on a visit to Artsakh, signed a Declaration

Minister Nalbandian received the First Deputy FM of Kazakhstan
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-06 13:37:23

On September 6 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Rapil Zhoshybayev, who is also the national coordinator for the International Exhibition

To the United Nations Security Council Regarding Armenian the destruction of Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-06 01:09:49

To the United Nations Security Council Regarding Armenian the destruction of  Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor    Dear UN Security Council leadership,   Another modern threat was created this time targeted at one

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the French Bourg lès Valence town at the head of its mayor Marlène Mourier
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-05 19:27:24

  On 5 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the French Bourg lès Valence town at the head of its mayor Marlène Mourier. President Sahakyan

NKR Foreign Minister Received delegation of the French town of Bourg-Les-Valence
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-04 21:37:31

On October 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received delegation of the French town of Bourg-Les-Valence, headed by Mayor Marlene Mourier. Karen Mirzoyan welcomed the

U.S. Department of State Announces Opening of the Registration Period for the DV-2016 Diversity Visa Lottery
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-03 14:31:11

Yerevan, Armenia - The U.S. Department of State announces the opening of the registration period for the DV-2016 Diversity Visa lottery. Entries for the DV-2016 Diversity Visa lottery must

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Social
  • 2014-10-03 14:20:05

On 3 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously NKR Defense Army's N division's junior sergeant David Navasardyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for

NEW DEVELOPMENTS AROUND THE ISSUE OF CHURCH PROPERTY RETURN IN TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-03 09:28:04

Expert, Centre for Armenian Studies, Noravank Foundation A New Bill of the US Congress   The problem of preserving and returning church properties in Turkey seized from Christian minorities is time to

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with leader of the “Prosperous Armenia” party Gagik Tsaroukyan visited the republic’s southern wing
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-02 18:03:44

On 2 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with leader of the “Prosperous Armenia” party Gagik Tsaroukyan visited the republic’s southern wing. President Sahakyan considered important periodic visits of

Harut Sassounian.Genocide Conference in Romania Held Despite Turkish Protests
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-02 16:35:29

I just returned home from two hectic weeks of travel. First, I participated in the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, where I co-chaired a panel on the Centennial of the

Three Families’ Realized Dream Due to VivaCell-MTS & Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Partnership
  • Сharity
  • 2014-10-02 14:51:57

At the beginning of the year a project started through VivaCell-MTS & Fuller Center for Housing Armenia partnership aimed at assisting 25 families from borderland villages of Armenia. VivaCell-MTS

“MTS Connect LTE” modem for free in case of subscribing to an “MTS Connect LTE” or “Internet Express” tariff plan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-09-30 17:56:17

In case of a one-year subscription to one of the “MTS Connect LTE” or “Internet Express” tariff plans, the “MTS Connect LTE” E3372s-153 USB modem is provided free of

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-30 13:27:44

On September 30, 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.Armenia Supports Catholicosate's Lawsuit Against Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-09-30 10:13:02

Over 1,000 attendees of the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, organized by the Diaspora Ministry, cheered loudly when Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia made the surprising

Harut Sassounian. Genocide Conference in Romania Held Despite Turkish Protests
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-09-30 10:11:28

I just returned home from two hectic weeks of travel. First, I participated in the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, where I co-chaired a panel on the Centennial of the

VivaCell-MTS implemented the 5th draw “365”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-09-29 17:56:09

  VivaCell-MTS continues the draw for its “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in active status. To remind, the “365” draw

President Serzh Sargsyan receives UNDP Administrator Helen Clark
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-29 16:24:44

President Serzh Sargsyan today received the Administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Helen Clark.   The president praised the activity of the UN Office in Armenia, including the work

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-29 11:56:06

On September 30, 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

Exclusive: PKK commander threatens to resume war
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-29 09:16:44

Cemil Bayik, the PKK's top field commander, is interviewed by Al-Monitor in the Kandil Mountains, September 2014. (photo by Amberin Zaman) Author: Amberin Zaman Posted September 25, 2014 On Sept. 24, the Kurdistan

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Yerevan city administration headed by mayor Taron Margaryan
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-27 14:25:43

On 27 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Yerevan city administration headed by mayor Taron Margaryan.  Issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian capitals

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in festive events dedicated to the Day of capital Stepanakert
  • Social
  • 2014-09-27 13:31:23

On 27 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in festive events dedicated to the Day of capital Stepanakert.  The Head of the State noted with satisfaction that celebrations of

ArmTech Congress will start on September 26
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-25 17:20:57

Tomorrow, on September 26, the 7th Global Armenian High Tech Conference ArmTech Congress’14 Kicks off in New York. Congress is organized by the RA Government, the World Bank and

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia met with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-24 13:03:37

  On September 23 Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian, who is in New York, within the delegation, headed by the President of Armenia, who participates at the 69th session

President Serzh Sargsyan sends congratulatory message to Armenia’s Jewish community on Rosh Hashanah
  • Social
  • 2014-09-24 12:45:18

 President Serzh Sargsyan sends congratulatory message to Armenia’s Jewish community on Rosh Hashanah.     Dear representatives of the Jewish community in Armenia,   I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of the Jewish

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-23 14:16:42

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE  21 September 2014    Today is the International Day of Peace.   Each year, on this day, the United Nations calls for a global ceasefire.

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-23 13:56:01

On 23 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which cultural advisor of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, director of the Etchmiadzin Khrimian Museum

Targeted Promotion of Armenia as a Tourist Destination in the French Market
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-23 13:47:07

On September 23-26, 2014 the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with local travel agencies, will represent Armenia in Top Resa leading International French Travel Market in Paris.   This year,

13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OPHTHALMOLOGY AND THE OPENING OF THE ''CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD BLINDNESS''
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-22 16:00:40

    YEREVAN, ARMENIA – On September 22, 2014, USAID, the Armenian Eyecare Project and the Ministry of Health launched the 13th International Conference on Ophthalmology. The two-day conference brought together

“Heat for the families living in temporary shelters”
  • Social
  • 2014-09-22 14:39:14

It is more than a quarter century hundreds of families living in temporary shelters (domiks or wagon-lodgings) in so called disaster zone and especially in Gyumri, Armenia are deprived

The statement of the Armenia’s Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on the destruction of the Saint Martyrs Armenian Church in Deir el-Zor, Syria
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-22 12:49:28

We strongly condemn the explosion by terrorists of the Saint Martyrs Armenian Church in Deir el-Zor, dedicated to the memory of the Armenian Genocide, which housed the remains of

President Bako Sahakyan visited the Yerablour Pantheon
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-21 11:12:34

On 21 September in connection with the 23rd anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia accompanied by

Harut Sassounian. Greece: Third Country to Criminalize Denial of the Armenian Genocide
  • 2014-09-20 18:39:08

While Turkey was pressuring the French President not to support a bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide, it had to cope with Greece, yet another country that just

The NKR MFA Statement on the Referendum on the Status of Scotland
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-19 18:47:56

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Republic of Artsakh) welcomes the holding of a referendum on the independence of Scotland. Irrespective of the results, the referendum in

Answer of the Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to the Tert.am news portal
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-19 13:29:23

  Question: How would you comment on the referendum held in Scotland?   Answer: Regardless of the outcome of the referendum the free expression of the will of Scots is an example

President Bako Sahakyan on September 18 signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-18 18:23:12

For bravery shown during the defense of the NKR state border President Bako Sahakyan on September 18 signed a decree on awarding posthumously NKR Defense Army's N division's senior

“Super 0 Daily” service is now available also for “Dialect” tariff plan subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-09-18 17:11:53

Now VivaCell-MTS’ “Super 0 Daily” service, providing an opportunity to make unlimited on-net calls for 1 day is also available for “Dialect” tariff plan subscribers.   To note, the service is

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY CONFIRMS JOHN BASS AS THE NEXT U.S. AMBASSADOR TO TURKEY
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-18 16:10:18

  WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate voted 98-0 to confirm the nomination of John R. Bass as the next U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Turkey, reported the Armenian

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation from Poland
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-17 19:50:13

  On 17 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation from Poland headed by member of the Polish Senate, leader of the Armenia-Poland parliamentary group Lukasz Abgarowicz. Issues related to

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received members of the Armenia’s National Assembly Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs headed by its chairman Hovhannes Sahakyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-09-17 19:15:06

  On 17 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received members of the Armenia’s National Assembly Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs headed by its chairman Hovhannes

Harut Sassounian.Greece: Third Country to Criminalize Denial of the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-09-17 18:32:26

While Turkey was pressuring the French President not to support a bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide, it had to cope with Greece, yet another country that just

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-17 13:52:49

On September 17, 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

“SIP Talk”- calls to local and international destinations via fixed phone line at affordable tariffs
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-09-17 13:25:53

VivaCell-MTS presents “SIP Talk”, a new postpaid tariff plan, designed especially for the companies, which value consistent and quality communication. For a fixed monthlyfee,the “SIP Talk” tariff plan provides embedded

MEETING AT THE CENTRAL OFFICE OF THE BASQUE NATIONALIST PARTY
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-17 13:02:06

On September 15, NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan met with member of the Spanish Parliament, head of the leading Basque Nationalist Party parliamentary faction Aitor Esteban Bravo and the

President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of “Artsakh Roots Investment”
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-16 14:51:32

On 16 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of “Artsakh Roots Investment” organization composed of about 60 public figures and businessmen from Lebanon. Issues related to the realization

Harut Sassounian. Greece: Third Country to Criminalize Denial of the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-09-16 12:00:25

While Turkey was pressuring the French President not to support a bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide, it had to cope with Greece, yet another country that just

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-16 11:20:21

  On September 17, 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

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN RECEIVES RUSSIAN RAILWAYS PRESIDENT VLADIMIR YAKUNIN
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-18 14:43:33

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received Vladimir Yakunin, Chairman of South Caucasus Railway CJSC Board of Directors and President of Russian Railways OJSC, which has assumed the trust management of

Harut Sassounian.Turkish Denialists Fail to Block Genocide Speech at Australian Parliament
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-06-18 13:21:32

The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Australia had invited this writer to speak at commemorative events in Sydney and Melbourne, and deliver a formal address at the New South

Prime Minister, French Ambassador Discuss Economic Cooperation Prospects
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-18 12:53:17

    Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received French Ambassador to Armenia Henri Reynaud. Pleased with the dynamics of the Armenian-French relations, the Prime Minister said continued effort should be made to develop

ADB TO HOST NEW HUB TO BRING INVESTMENT AND INNOVATION IN CLEAN ENERGY IN ASIA
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-18 12:20:54

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (18 June 2014) — The 9th Asia Clean Energy Forum today saw the launch of a Sustainable Energy for All hub for Asia Pacific, aimed at mobilizing

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN VISITS ARMENIAN PUBLIC TV COMPANY
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-17 17:06:00

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan visited the Public TV Company of Armenia. The president took a tour of the TV Company, familiarized with the changes aimed at improving the broadcasting content

President Bako Sahakyan received American philanthropists of Armenian origin Vardges and Mary Najaryans
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-17 16:47:40

On 17 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received American philanthropists of Armenian origin Vardges and Mary Najaryans.  Issues related to the implementation of various projects in Artsakh were discussed

Promoting Innovative Rural Tourism (PIRT) In the Black Sea Basin region
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-17 15:38:50

17 June 2014, YEREVAN - Heifer Armenia with the support of the European Union is happy to announce that it will be hosting a regional group of tourism sector

Hovik Abrahamyan Meets With Applicants Taking Common Entrance Exam In Artashat
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-17 14:07:56

  Hovik Abrahamyan visited School No. 1 in Artashat, where a common entrance exam was being held in Mathematics. Assisted by the applicants themselves, the closed envelopes featuring the tests

Armenian-Dutch Business Forum in the frame of DigiTec Business Forum
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-17 12:26:58

Armenian-Dutch Business Forum organized by the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will be held on June 21 in Armenia

Turkish Denialists Fail to Block Genocide Speech at Australian Parliament
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-06-17 06:52:45

By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Australia had invited this writer to speak at commemorative events in Sydney and Melbourne, and deliver a formal address at the

VivaCell-MTS offers more affordable summer tariffs for roaming
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-16 17:00:26

From June 16 till September 16, while roaming in Georgia, Austria, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, and Spain, one can receive calls and make calls to Armenia with the “Call

President Assad receives Congratulations from the President of Belarus: Confidence in Syria Elimination of Current Crisis
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-16 16:50:37

President Assad receives Congratulations from the President of Belarus: Confidence in Syria Elimination of Current Crisis Created on Saturday, 14 June 2014 22:29 | Published Date |  |  | Hits: 120 DAMASCUS,(ST)_ President Bashar al-Assad has

Since 2010 VivaCell-MTS has donated AMD 1.340.000.000 to the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia
  • Culture
  • 2014-06-16 16:14:11

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia  Since 2010 VivaCell-MTS has donated AMD 1.340.000.000 to the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia    Established 90 years ago by

Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Galya Aroustamyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-16 15:47:46

On 16 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Galya Aroustamyan. The letter runs as follows:  “I have learnt with deep sorrow about the

«Haypost» puts into operation 49 new vehicles
  • Economy
  • 2014-06-16 14:53:59

  HayPost CJSC is putting into operation 49 brand new trucks and vans for its new logistics system. These vehicles are ecologically friendly running on natural gas reducing emission of

Orange celebrates summer, introducing new surprises for its customers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-16 14:43:31

Customers, who will join Orange Prepaid services till the 31st  of July, will have the chance to receive Alcatel 1010 handsets at only 1AMD price, when recharging their accounts

“Land belongs to the future, let us climate-proof it”
  • Social
  • 2014-06-16 14:29:59

Land degradation, caused or exacerbated by climate change, is not only a danger to livelihoods, but also a threat to peace and stability.  The warning signs lie in conflict

Turkey and United States Conspire to Issue April 24 Statements
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-06-16 14:23:35

By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   While it is not surprising to learn that Turkey and the United States have coordinated their official declarations on the Armenian Genocide, recent revelations have confirmed their

Annual Youth Business Forum of Heifer Armenia YES Youth Clubs
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-13 16:48:07

13 May, 2014, YEREVAN - Heifer Armenia will host Annual Youth Business Forum on 14-15 May, 2014 in Yerevan. In the framework of the event 60 youth who successfully established

Additional free SIM card for new Dolphin, Butterfly and Panther customers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-13 16:26:34

Today Orange presented a special summer surprise for customers of monthly subscriptions. Everyone who till the 31st of August will join Dolphin, Butterfly and Panther starting from 4000AMD for

Safe Roof, Strong Borders. VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Continue the Housing Project
  • Сharity
  • 2014-06-13 13:25:59

VivaCell-MTS volunteer staff members and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia team again joined for a build day in the borderline village of Vazashen. This time the partners helped the

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA SUBMITS TESTIMONY TO HELSINKI COMMISSION HEARING ON AZERBAIJAN
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-12 18:58:14

http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs174/1101603782901/img/1463.jpg Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Chris Smith (D-NJ), Co-Chair Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS)   WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) submitted testimony to

The perspective of Armenian-Turkish relations as seen by Turkish Ambassador to Georgia
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-12 10:56:14

In an exclusive interview with the Public Radio of Armenia, Turkish Ambassador to Georgia Zeki Levent Gumrukcu talks about Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statement issued on the

NEW TRANSPORT PROJECTS IN THE REGION
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-06-12 09:04:50

Sevak Sarukhanyan  Ph.D., Deputy Director of “Noravank” Foundation Recently there has been a surge in work on international transport projects. This concerns also the South Caucasus and Caspian region, where several

Министр Образования Грузии ответила на вопросы «Общины Армян Грузии»
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-11 19:16:51

9 июня министр Образования Грузии, Тамар Саникидзе провела встречу с представителями Совета Национальных меньшинств. В ходе состоявшейся встречи Тамар Саникидзе так же ответила на несколько вопросов заданных представителями «Общины

The history of VivaCell-MTSbrand as an example of a corporative business
  • Social
  • 2014-06-11 19:04:50

One more group of young people from the USA arrived at VivaCell-MTS headquartersto get acquainted with the history of success of the leading telecommunications operator in Armenia and the

Harut Sassounian. Turkey and United States Conspire to Issue April 24 Statements
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-06-11 13:42:08

  While it is not surprising to learn that Turkey and the United States have coordinated their official declarations on the Armenian Genocide, recent revelations have confirmed their shameful behind-the-scenes

Trainings For Students
  • Announcements
  • 2014-06-09 17:40:37

  If you want to become a professional developer within a short period of time, gain state-of-the-art knowledge and techniques on programming in an innovative environment and work in the

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-09 12:31:05

On June 10, 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 Great Silk Way and Armenian-Chinese Relations
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-06-06 17:52:15

Having gained political independence in 1991 Republic of Armenia acquired a right to join the world economic system and thus became a part of the world economy. In the

Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-06 13:55:45

On June 6 Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.  During the meeting the Minister requested the Ambassador to

VivaCell-MTS and Mediamax launch “Great Champions” project Olympic Champion Sarunas Marciulionis is in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2014-06-05 16:06:33

Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS and Mediamax Media Company officially announced “Great Champions” project launched by the visit of legendary Lithuanian basketball player Sarunas Marciulionis.    Sarunas Marciulionis, Ambassador of Lithuania

PRESIDENT TOOK PART IN GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY OF NEW FIGURE SKATING SCHOOL AND VISITED COMPANIES OF GRAND HOLDING
  • Social
  • 2014-06-05 15:04:39

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan took part in the groundbreaking ceremony of a new figure skating school to be built in Yerevan’s Malatia-Sebastia administrative district. The thrice Olympic champion in

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
  • Social
  • 2014-06-05 13:40:33

World Environment Day 2014 falls during the International Year of Small Island Developing States, declared by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of the special needs of

President Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan OSCE chairman-in-office, Swiss foreign minister Didier Burkhalter
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-04 17:39:32

On 4 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan OSCE chairman-in-office, Swiss foreign minister Didier Burkhalter. A number of issues related to the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict settlement and regional

SERZH SARGSYAN AND DIDIER BURKHALTER SUMMED UP NEGOTIATION RESULTS
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-04 14:29:22

After the official welcoming ceremony of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, the President of the Swiss Confederation and the Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter, as well

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN HELD MEETING WITH OSCE CHAIRPERSON-IN-OFFICE AND PRESIDENT OF SWITZERLAND DIDIER BURKHALTER
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-04 13:52:46

Today, the official welcoming ceremony of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, the President of the Swiss Confederation and the Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter who has

“Super BIT” – unlimited Internet, including 100 MB high-speed package
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-04 11:28:36

Now VivaCell-MTS subscribers can choose the “Super BIT” service, providing a 100 MB high-speed Internet package per day in 1 or 30-days options, and enjoy the numberless opportunities of

Harut Sassounian.Armenia Helps Coordinate Worldwide Genocide Centennial Activities
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-06-04 10:41:41

Two important conferences took place in Yerevan last week in preparation for next year’s Armenian Genocide Centennial.   Participating in the first meeting, held on May 26, were representatives of Centennial

OSCE CHAIRPERSON-IN-OFFICE AND PRESIDENT OF SWITZERLAND DIDIER BURKHALTER IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN ARMENIA ON OFFICIAL VISIT
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-03 16:56:15

This evening, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swiss Foreign Minister and President of the Confederation Didier Burkhalter is arriving in Armenia on an official visit.   Within the framework of the visit, the

President Bako Sahakyan partook at the opening ceremony of Yuri Hovhannisyan’s personal exhibition at the Shoushi Arts Center
  • Culture
  • 2014-06-03 16:26:10

On 3 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the opening ceremony of Yuri Hovhannisyan’s personal exhibition at the Shoushi Arts Center. President Sahakyan considered important the organization of

The Minister of Foreign Affairs received the attendants of UK Royal College of Defence Studies
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-03 15:05:10

  On May 3, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received a delegation of attendants representing different states of The Royal College of Defence Studies of the United Kingdom, who arrived in

VivaCell-MTS will implement an upgrade on its core network
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-03 12:14:48

VivaCell-MTS will implement a major upgrade on the core network with the aim to enhance the network reliability and capabilities in delivering high-quality voice and data services on the

Harut Sassounian.Armenia Helps Coordinate Worldwide Genocide Centennial Activities
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-06-03 10:59:51

Two important conferences took place in Yerevan last week in preparation for next year’s Armenian Genocide Centennial.   Participating in the first meeting, held on May 26, were representatives of Centennial

“MTS Hay-Fi” – an Internet hotspot providing yet unsurpassed up to 42.2 Mbps speed
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-03 10:54:20

Now, by subscribing to one of the offered by VivaCell-MTS “MTS Connect” unlimited Internet tariff plans for at least 18 months, one can get the “MTS Hay-Fi” modem, providing

President Bako Sahakyan received a group of US and European entrepreneurs headed by Joseph Oughourlian
  • Social
  • 2014-06-02 19:47:44

On 2 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of US and European entrepreneurs headed by Joseph Oughourlian.  Issues related to carrying out various projects in Artsakh were

Bako Sahakyan visited the south-east borderline of the republic
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-02 19:29:43

On 2 June President Bako Sahakyan visited the south-east borderline of the republic and inspected on site the current state of the defensive system. The Head of the State handed

VivaCell-MTS will implement an upgrade on its core network
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-02 19:20:56

In frames of large-scale activities aimed at enhancing network reliability and capabilities in delivering high-quality voice and data services, on the night of June 3-4, VivaCell-MTS will implement a

Глава МИД НКР принял участие в совещании руководящего состава МИД Армении и руководителей дипломатических представительств
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-02 19:14:10

2 июня министр иностранных дел Нагорно-Карабахской Республики Карен Мирзоян принял в Ереване участие в совещании руководителей подразделений центрального аппарата МИД РА и дипломатических представительств Армении за рубежом, в ходе

The Fourth International Festival of Young Musicians “New Names” Started
  • Culture
  • 2014-06-02 14:32:38

Upon the initiative of the “New Names” program in Armenia (coordinator, president of the Union of Cultural Workers, Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Armenia Silva Mekinyan)

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN CONDUCTED WORKING VISIT TO TAVUSH MARZ
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-02 12:35:20

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan conducted a working visit to Tavush marz.   The President of Armenia visited a newly built kindergarten in the border community Voskevan, familiarized with the conditions of

Our dear friend Karen Vardanyan needs your help!
  • Social
  • 2014-06-02 12:29:47

Dear colleagues, relatives, friends, acquaintances and fellow brothers and sisters…   I would like to inform you that Karen Vardanyan, The Executive Director of Union of Information Technology Enterprises in Armenia

OSCE Office in Yerevan supports training of civil servants on simplifying market regulations
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-02 11:31:47

YEREVAN, 2 June 2014 – A series of training sessions for civil servants from Armenian ministries and state agencies on simplifying regulations in the market environment kicked off today

Ameriabank wins EBRD’s 2013 Deal of the Year Award
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-31 16:12:05

Ameriabank has been awarded the 2013 Deal of the Year award by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The award was presented to Mr. Gagik Sahakyan, Ameriabank’s Corporate

The physics AybLab in PhysMath School celebrates its 7th anniversary
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-29 16:46:22

In May 2007, a physics laboratory named after distinguished physics teacher Benhur Pakhchanian was inaugurated at the Physics-Mathematics Special School in Yerevan. This AybLab was installed by the Ayb

REPRESENTING AZERBAIJAN AS A TOLERANT COUNTRY ̶ А FACT DISTORTING REALITY AND PAST HISTORY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-29 13:24:30

On May 17, 2014, an interview with the Israeli expert in international relations Arye Gut was published on the website of the Azerbaijani newspaper Baku Post, where he claims

Bako Sahakyan partook in festive events dedicated to the day of the First Armenian Republic
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-28 17:15:31

On 28 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, officials from Armenia

The 20th Anniversary of the Ceasefire Marked in Burg-Le-Valance of France
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-27 18:45:45

On May 23, the City Hall of France’s Burg-Le-Valance and the Coordinating Association of Armenian Organizations of Drom and Ardesh held a joint event dedicated to the 20th anniversary

Harut Sassounian. Why Turks were Able to Exterminate Armenians, but not Jews
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-27 17:57:15

  This is the second and final part of a column I wrote last month, analyzing why the Young Turks were able to exterminate the Armenians, but could not carry

Over 50 companies will present their technological solutions within the frames of DigiTec Business Forum
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-27 17:08:42

On June 20-21, 2014 the visitors of the 7th annual DigiTec Business Forum will have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the solutions of around 50 Armenian, Russian

Bardzrakash St. Gregory Monastery participated in 2014 World Monuments Watch Day on May 26
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-27 14:27:58

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), in cooperation with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS and the World Monuments Fund, participated in a World Monuments Watch

Receiving money from abroad to recharge your mobile account is now possible with Orange
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-26 18:50:55

Today Orange has announced the launch of a new solution,  that makes it possible for Orange clients to receive money to recharge their mobile account from abroad. From now

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA, ARMENIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE EXPAND ARMENIAN GENOCIDE DISCUSSION IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-26 18:38:31

Washington, D.C. - As the world marked Genocide Awareness month this past April, representatives of the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) and the Armenian National Institute (ANI) broadened the

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees held in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-26 17:50:44

On 26 May President Bako Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees held in Yerevan. The Artsakh Republic President proposed to reinclude the improvement

ako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-26 11:33:53

 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding honorary title of NKR Honored Doctor to the NKR health ministry's “Regional Medical Unit of Shoushi” closed joint-stock company’s executive director Vigen

“911” and “112” hot line emergency services are available free of charge in Orange network
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-23 18:07:47

Subscribers of all operators are free to call to “911” and “112” hot line emergency services within Orange Armenia network.  The calls to these hot line numbers are free

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2014 summer draft and demobilization
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-23 17:04:10

On 23 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2014 summer draft and demobilization.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

IN UKRAINE, THE US IS DRAGGING US TOWARDS WAR WITH RUSSIA
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-23 16:17:40

Washington's role in Ukraine, and its backing for the regime's neo-Nazis, has huge implications for the rest of the world    John Pilger Why do we tolerate the threat of another world

Vahram Hovyan .ESSAB EVENTS: AN OUTLOOK FROM YEREVAN
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-23 16:12:00

On March 21, 2014 a sudden breakthrough of militants from Turkey and capture of the Armenian-populated Kessab1 near the Turkish-Syrian border once again attracted the attention of the Armenian

OSCE encourages better co-operation between police, media and civil society in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-23 15:39:58

  TSAKHKADZOR, Armenia, 23 May 2014 – Discussing the current developments in the Armenian police reform and assessing the level of co-operation between the police and the public are among

VivaCell-MTS and FPWC marked the International Day for Biological Diversity
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-22 18:23:42

On May 22-the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and VivaCell-MTS invited all media representatives to a press conference which

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to the world-famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-22 17:20:03

On 22 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to the world-famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour. The letter runs as follows:  “Dear Charles Aznavour, On behalf of the people and

Regional Youth Network National Conference
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-22 14:57:43

  22 May, 2014, YEREVAN – Regional Youth Network (RYN) National Conference was held on 16-19 May in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia. The event was organized with the support of the European

Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2014
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-22 14:46:26

Q2 2014 Financial Highlights - Revenue: $517.7 million - GAAP earnings per share: $0.40 - Non-GAAP earnings per share: $0.65 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc.

Sovereign debt crisis represents a challenge to hopes for a more united Europe
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-22 13:12:28

On the eve of this week’s European Parliament elections, new research from Grant Thornton reveals that despite the economic problems caused by the sovereign debt crisis, support for the

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund unveils water network and community center in Aknaghbyur
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-22 11:35:57

Yerevan, May 21, 2014 – On May 21, a close to 40-person delegation of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, led by Executive Director Ara Vardanyan and comprising benefactors, trustees, and

President Bako Sahakyan signed
  • Announcements
  • 2014-05-21 18:36:20

On 21 May President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously NKR Defence Army N division's junior sergeant Arthur Ohanjanyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for

14 Days in Diyarbakir
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-21 17:15:48

  14 Days in Diyarbakir - 14 Photos of Amed - 14 Pieces on Tigranakert. "Repair's" special correspondant MJM, a french-armenian journalist, has recently spent two weeks in the current capital

Harut Sassounian. Turkey Becomes a Rogue State By Rejecting European Court’s Verdict
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-21 17:00:36

The European Court on Human Rights (ECHR) issued on May 12 its largest judgment ever against any country, ruling that Turkey had to pay $123 million as compensation to

MONTE MELKONIAN: A TALENTED SCHOLAR AND DEFENDER OF KARABAKH’S SELF-DETERMINATION
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-21 16:14:30

In assessing the grand victories of May, in particular, the victory won at the World War II and the liberation of Shushi, it is important not only to perceive

Youth work outside – The rural youth is on target of youth work
  • Social
  • 2014-05-21 14:39:14

The European youth organizations are using different methods to involve young people into civil society. This process is less effective in rural areas, but in other hand, youth organizations

The Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition is pleased to announce that the names of the 26 participants who have managed to overcome the pre-selection round of the competition are already known
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-19 15:51:57

The Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition is pleased to announce that the names of the 26 participants who have managed to overcome the pre-selection round of the competition are

Orange summarizes the first results of Mobile Number Portability and reveals the winners of “Hurry to become Orange”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-19 14:11:22

Today Orange has announced the names of the 3 winners of the “Hurry to become Orange” offer. Everyone, who preregistered from March 11 to April 1 on the special

Micro-projects aimed at development and reintegration
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-19 14:01:24

Deutsche GesellschaftfürInternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) invites non-for-profit Diaspora organizations registered outside of Armenia or non-for-profit organizations established by returnees in Armenia to submit proposals for micro-projects aimed at development and reintegration

Information on VivaCell-MTS’ coverage map and technologies made publicly available
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-19 13:51:14

In accordance with the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission Decision No 70N dated April 2, 2014, the list of localities with/without VivaCell-MTS’ network coverage, as well as the information

Public Consultations on Constitutional Reform in Armenia
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-05-19 13:06:56

YEREVAN, 19 May 2014 - A series of public consultations on a draft concept paper on constitutional reform in Armenia, will be held in Yerevan on 20, 21 and

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-19 11:57:50

On May 19, 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

On 18 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-18 12:56:48

On 18 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group.  At the beginning of the meeting the President congratulated the newly appointed French co-chairman Pierre

arut Sassounian.Obama Listens to Repeated References To Armenian Genocide at Shoah Gala
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-16 18:49:44

  On May 7, I attended a very impressive benefit gala at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the USC Shoah Foundation

High appreciation for environmental projects
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-16 17:44:21

On May 16, at 16:00 the VivaCell-MTS office hosted the representatives of the IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands (IUCN) and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and

President Bako Sahakyan received director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund's French office Petros Terzyan
  • Social
  • 2014-05-16 16:54:51

On 16 May President Bako Sahakyan received director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund's French office Petros Terzyan. Issues related to various projects implemented in Artsakh by means of the fund

Orange introduces a wide range of tablets and “MyTab” - a dedicated internet offer for tablet users
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-16 15:40:39

Orange has announced today its objective to become the best place to buy tablets associated with internet services. From today a wide range of new tablet models will be

President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the “Artsakh” Compatriotic Union led by the organization’s head Varouzhan Grigoryan.
  • Social
  • 2014-05-16 14:51:38

On 16 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the “Artsakh” Compatriotic Union led by the organization’s head Varouzhan Grigoryan. President Sahakyan rated high the role of the

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia make the International Day of Families a real celebration for just another family
  • Social
  • 2014-05-15 18:19:54

May 15, 2014, Yervandashat, ARMENIA On the International Day of Families VivaCell-MTS volunteer staff members together with the General Manager, Ralph Yirikian, and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia

An Event Dedicated to the May 9 Triple Holiday Took Place in the St. Mary Church in Washington
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-14 19:01:49

  On May 12, an event dedicated to the May 9 Triple Holiday took place in the St. Mary Church in Washington. A liturgy in memory of the soldiers-liberators perished at

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-14 18:56:25

  On 14 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov.  Issues related

Глава МИД НКР принял президента общественной организации «Викимедиа-Армения» и директора фонда «Интеллектуальный Ренессанс»
  • Social
  • 2014-05-14 16:47:10

13 мая министр иностранных дел Нагорно-Карабахской Республики Карен Мирзоян принял президента научно-образовательной общественной организации «Викимедиа-Армения» Сусанну Мкртчян и директора фонда «Интеллектуальный Ренессанс» Акопа Акопяна. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд

Calls to emergency response service numbers within VivaCell-MTS network are free for everyone
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-14 13:51:00

VivaCell-MTS informs that now the calls made to 112 and 911 emergency response service numbers on the territory of the VivaCell-MTS network coverage are free of charge for the

Statement by Members of the European Parliament on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Ceasefire Agreement
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-13 19:02:54

Statement by Members of the European Parliament on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Ceasefire Agreement   Members of the European Parliament Eleni Theocharous, Frank Engel, Tatjana Zdanoka, Ewald Stadler, Inaki Irazabalbeitia,

President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-13 18:54:59

President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws "On making a change to the law "On the Structure of the NKR Cabinet of Ministers"", "On making changes to the law "On

Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Francois Hollande visited Orange shop
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-13 18:53:04

President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the French Republic Francois Hollande, who is in Armenia on a state visit,  have visited today the Orange shop, located in Yerevan

President Bako Sahakyan received director of the “Intellectual Renaissance” Fund Hakob Hakobyan and head of the “Wikimedia-Armenia” scientific and educational public organization Susanna Mkrtchyan
  • Social
  • 2014-05-13 18:48:28

On 13 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received director of the “Intellectual Renaissance” Fund Hakob Hakobyan and head of the “Wikimedia-Armenia” scientific and educational public organization Susanna Mkrtchyan. Issues

One of Orange subscribers to attend Orange Warsaw Festival 2014
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-12 19:06:51

Today Orange has launched a special SMS quiz, the winner of which will have a unique chance to attend the Orange Warsaw music festival.  The Orange subscriber, who will

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and partook there in a solemn ceremony of opening a newly built stadium
  • Social
  • 2014-05-12 18:50:00

On 12 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and partook there in a solemn ceremony of opening a newly built stadium.  President Sahakyan considered important

Announcement
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-12 18:18:58

Mr. Volinkin, the Russian Federation Ambassador to Armenia, declared a “persona non grata”  by Georgian authorities and exiled from the country for carrying out intelligence activities against their state,

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan Claims it’s not Genocide Because not All Armenians were Killed
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-12 17:59:15

Within days of releasing a shrewdly-worded statement on April 23, misleading some into thinking that he was acknowledging the Armenian Genocide, Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan reversed course on a

President Bako Sahakyan partook in the opening ceremony of the conference dedicated to the International Day of Nurses held at the Stepanakert Culture and Youth palace
  • Social
  • 2014-05-12 16:50:48

On 12 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the opening ceremony of the conference dedicated to the International Day of Nurses held at the Stepanakert Culture and

Prime Minister Welcomes French Saur Company Executive Chairman
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-12 12:30:12

    Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Jérôme Le Conte, Executive Chairman of the French Saur Company, which is the trust manager of the Armenian Water and

Day 7 – Lunch in Surp Giragos
  • Social
  • 2014-05-11 13:50:30

  14 Days in Diyarbakir - 14 Photos of Amed - 14 Pieces on Tigranakert. "Repair's" special correspondant MJM, a french-armenian journalist, has recently spent two weeks in the current capital

Comment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian on the address of American Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-10 11:39:28

Comment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian on the address of American Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington D.C. In

CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY OVERWHELMINGLY ADOPTS BILL RECOGNIZING NAGORNO KARABAKH'S INDEPENDENCE
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-09 15:33:29

Washington, DC - Today, the California State Assembly, by a vote of 70-1, recognized the independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). Specifically,

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN IS PARTICIPATING IN FESTIVE EVENTS IN ARTSAKH
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-09 14:11:56

  The President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan who is presently in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) on a working visit is participating in the festive events dedicated to

Congratulatory Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and Liberation of Shoushi
  • Social
  • 2014-05-09 13:24:45

Congratulatory Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and Liberation of Shoushi     Dear compatriots, Dear veterans of the

ON SOME PECULIARITIES OF THE “COLD WAR 2”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-09 13:19:57

Gagik Harutyunyan Director, Noravank Scientific Educational Foundation After the downfall of the USSR only the laziest commentators did not say something along the lines that the cold war is over and

ANOTHER NYT ‘SORT OF’ RETRACTION ON UKRAINE
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-09 10:44:42

By Robert Parry Exclusive: The mainstream U.S. media likes to talk about Ukraine as an “information war,” meaning that the Russians are making stuff up. But the false narratives are actually

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-08 19:07:01

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring military rank of major-general to colonel Michael Arzoumanyan, commander of N military unit of the NKR Defense Army.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE

On 8 May a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the Residence of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi
  • Social
  • 2014-05-08 19:03:01

On 8 May a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the Residence of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the

The “National Gallery” 10th International Musical Festival kicks off
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-08 16:43:05

The “Arts Gallery” cultural fund, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia, presents the “National Gallery”10th International Musical Festival that will last from

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a ceremony of putting into operation the newly-built apartment building on the Toumanyan Street in capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-08 15:54:22

On 8 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a ceremony of putting into operation the newly-built apartment building on the Toumanyan Street in capital Stepanakert. The Head of

The name of the Orange customer to become a VIP guest at Cannes Film Festival revealed
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-08 15:34:05

Today Orange has announced the name of the winner of “To Cannes” video-contest. Andranik Harutyunyan, whose video was among the top 15 rated on Facebook and received the highest

7 billion people have a Red Cross or Red Crescent story
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-08 14:21:48

May 8, 2014 – Geneva:Everyday most of the seven billion people in the world are touched by the Red Cross and Red Crescent without even realizing it. Almost everyone