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Commentary of the NKR Foreign Ministry with Regards to the Recent Statement of the US Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-08 13:27:09

We consider it necessary to note that the position of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic on the prospects of settlement of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict remains unchanged. Any return to the past

Armenian tourist attractiveness and open sky policy presented in Zurich
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-08 11:45:32

Switzerland-Armenia Business Forum was held in Zurich, Switzerland on May 7, 2014. The event, organized by the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-CIS, aims at exploring trade and investment opportunities

Ambassador James Warlick Nagorno-Karabakh: The Keys to a Settlement
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-07 17:20:24

Ambassador James Warlick Nagorno-Karabakh: The Keys to a Settlement   May 7, 2014 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Wednesday, May 7, 9:00am   Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:   Thank you for joining me this morning.  I

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN WILL CONDUCT WORKING VISIT TO RUSSIAN FEDERATION
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-07 15:59:34

  This evening, President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working visit to the Russian Federation. On his working visit, the President of Armenia will hold a meeting with RF President

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan Claims it’s not Genocide Because not All Armenians were Killed
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-07 14:29:43

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

Prime Minister Meets With His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos Of All Armenians
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-06 17:00:30

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan welcomed His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians to the Office of Government. Thanking His Holiness for paying a visit to the Government, the Prime

GOLDEN APRICOT Yerevan 11th International Film Festival program presented. VivaCell-MTS is traditionally the General Partner of the Festival
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-06 16:38:50

GOLDEN APRICOT Yerevan International Film Festival presented its 11th edition at a joint press conference held in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia and

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan Claims it’s not Genocide Because not All Armenians were Killed
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-06 16:05:48

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 met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-06 15:01:23

On 5 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.    Issues related to the current stage of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-06 14:54:08

On May 5, 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 parties exchanged

40% increase in flights, as compared to April 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-06 12:37:22

For the past months there has been observed a regular increase in the number of passengers and flights, this being the result of the “open sky” policy adopted by

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-06 12:22:47

On May 6, 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

Armenia will be represented at Arabian Travel Market international tourism exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-05 15:54:33

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia will represent Armenia at the Arabian Travel Market international travel and tourism show in Dubai from May 5-8.   With an expected attendance of over

Fourth Photo Exhibition on Freedom of Speech and Information Marks World Press Freedom Day in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-05 15:48:40

  YEREVAN, 5 May, 2014 - "Freedom of Press: the Right to Know" is the theme of the exhibition that  opened in Yerevan today to mark World Press Freedom Day.  The Freedom

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of Armenian philanthropists from the Russian Federation headed by Vladimir Avagyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-05 14:21:02

On 5 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of Armenian philanthropists from the Russian Federation headed by Vladimir Avagyan.  Issues related to the implementation of various projects

Prime Minister: we will support farmers with specific programs
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-05 11:54:10

  Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Verin Artashat and Norashen village communities in Ararat Marz on May 4, 2014. The Premier met with local

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-05 10:57:27

On May 6, 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

Roundtable at Tufts University
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-02 13:13:40

On April 28, Nagorno Karabakh Republic Permanent Representative to the USA Robert Avetisyan participated in the roundtable discussion on Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict, which took place at US Tufts University’s Fletcher

ARMENIAN ORPHAN RUG TO GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY, WHITE HOUSE SAYS
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-01 12:57:30

Washington, DC - With Members of Congress and the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) weighing in, the White House has agreed to release the Armenian Orphan Rug for public

President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-01 12:44:36

On 29 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding. In connection with the 20th anniversary of liberating the Talish village in the NKR Martakert region and for

The Murder of Memory
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-05-01 12:33:14

   By Samantha Testa April 30, 2014   This time next year will mark the 100 year anniversary of the death of 1.5 million Armenians during the genocide that began in 1915. To

OSCE Office in Yerevan supports access to higher education for disabled people
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-30 17:54:08

  YEREVAN, 30 April 2014 – Opportunities, problems and challenges of higher education for people with disabilities was the focus of an OSCE-supported roundtable discussion today in Yerevan.  The event is

Orange Foundation completes its 3rd year of activity in Armenia
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-30 16:06:26

This April Orange Foundation completed its 3rd year of activity in Armenia. Being one of the first corporate foundations in Armenia, Orange Foundation has the mission to help the

Harut Sassounian.Armenians Should Thank Erdogan for… NOT Recognizing the Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-30 15:57:29

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan’s statement on the ‘events of 1915’ released in nine languages last week was a major propaganda coup for Turkey, generating worldwide publicity. The announcement was

Один за всех, и все против законопроекта
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-29 18:00:11

29 апреля в Парламенте Грузии состоится обсуждение законопроекта «о ликвидации всех форм дискриминации». Законопроект зашел в Парламент всего лишь месяц назад, но уже успел не только привлечь к себе

New Type of Surgery for Infants Introduced in Armenia
  • Press center
  • 2014-04-29 14:30:00

The AECP/USAID project “Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Blindness” (CEPCB), which combats childhood blindness through the prevention and treatment of the Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), is

Harut Sassounian. Armenians Should Thank Erdogan for… NOT Recognizing the Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-29 11:35:28

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan’s statement on the ‘events of 1915’ released in nine languages last week was a major propaganda coup for Turkey, generating worldwide publicity. The announcement was

Orange Prepaid Internet now more convenient and affordable
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-28 18:11:01

Today Orange has introduced a new “Mekic mek” offer for the benefit of mobile internet users. Orange “Mekic mek” provides customers of regions with the freedom to use internet

VivaCell-MTS implemented the 4th draw “365”
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-28 16:22:48

The leading telecommunications operator in Armenia VivaCell-MTS prepared just another surprise for its “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in

WWF experts proved the presence of one male and two females of the Caucasian leopard in Southern Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-28 16:19:25

Since September 2013 up to April 2014 WWF got camera trapped 14 photos of the Caucasian leopards. The analyses of the photos show that at least one male and

ՀHarut Sassounian. Turkey Still Haunted by Genocide A Hundred Years Later
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-28 15:50:50

Every time that the Armenian Genocide is mentioned anywhere in the world, Turkish officials protest hysterically like children caught with the hand in the cookie jar!   The Turkish leaders’ psychotic

Foreign Minister of Armenia received the delegation of Foreign Policy Society of Finland
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-28 11:51:21

On April 26 Minister Edward Nalbandian received the delegation of well-known “Paasikivi” foreign policy society which consists of Finland’s political and public figures, diplomats and experts.   Minister Nalbandian presented to

April 26th: The annual Flower Gathering Event at Genocide Memorial
  • Social
  • 2014-04-26 17:34:28

Already for the fifth time the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in cooperation with VivaCell-MTS and the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute organizes the Flower Gathering

VIVACELL-MTS,USAID,AND FPWC UP FORWATER SUPPLY PROJECTS IN FOUR VILLAGES OF ARMENIA
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-25 18:11:22

LUKASHIN, ARMENIA–On April 25, Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator VivaCell-MTS, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) announced

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Constantine Orbelyan
  • Culture
  • 2014-04-25 17:12:13

On 25 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Constantine Orbelyan. The telegram runs as follows:  “I have learnt with deep sorrow about the

President Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan at the Permanent Representation
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-25 15:27:04

On 25 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan at the Permanent Representation of the NKR to Armenia with a group of US congressmen headed by chairman

United States Department of Commerce Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) Open Seminar on WTO GPA Obligations and International Best Practices in Public Procurement Yerevan, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-25 15:26:04

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), in partnership with the WTO Secretariat, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the Ministry of Finance

“YIA Ruler” project
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-25 14:03:28

Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia currently implements “YIA Ruler” project from April 22-26 in the frames of EU “Youth in Action”, the participants of which are young people,

PRESIDENT OBAMA REITERATES CALL FOR A FULL, FRANK AND JUST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-25 10:35:27

Recalls America's role in helping to save the survivors   Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama solemnly commemorated the victims of the Armenian Genocide and reiterated his call that "a

To The Organizations of the International Community and Public Opinion, the Parliamentary Committees of the European Union;
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-25 10:22:54

To The Organizations of the International Community and Public Opinion, the Parliamentary Committees of the European Union; The multiple manifestations of the most hateful crime against humanity – the historical

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA RESPONSE TO TURKISH PRIME MINISTER ERDOGAN'S STATEMENT ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ANNIVERSARY
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-24 16:09:05

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayip Erdogan, released a statement on the day before Armenians worldwide commemorate and remember the 1.5 million victims of

The U.S. City of Pico Rivera recognized the town of Karvachar, NKR, as a “Firendship city”
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-24 15:33:36

On April 22, the Pico Rivera City Council, California, unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the town of Karvachar  of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as a “Friendship City”. The resolution particularly

President Bako Sahakyan visited memorial complex of the capital and laid flowers to the monument of innocent victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-24 15:12:38

On 24 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the republic visited memorial complex of the capital and laid flowers to the monument of innocent

President Bako Sahakyan received president of the “Michael Tariverdiev” Charitable Fund, the widow of the prominent composer Vera Tariverdieva and Russian poet Victor Konoplev
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-23 18:15:03

On 23 April President Bako Sahakyan received president of the “Michael Tariverdiev” Charitable Fund, the widow of the prominent composer Vera Tariverdieva and Russian poet Victor Konoplev. Accoridng to Bako

President Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the Board of the Cédric Martin Foundation
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-23 17:37:47

On 23 April President Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the Board of the Cédric Martin Foundation of Switzerland headed by its founder Jacques Martin and responsible

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN TOOK PART IN RA NAS GENERAL MEETING
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-23 15:52:01

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan took part in the annual general meeting of the RA National Academy of Sciences (NAS). At the meeting, the main results of the Academy’s 2013

U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-22 18:26:17

From April 23-26, a U.S. Congressional delegation including Congressman Ed Royce (R-California), Congressman Eliot Engel (D-New York), Congressman David Cicilline (D-Rhode Island), and Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Florida) will visit

New bundles available for customers of Orange monthly subscriptions
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-22 17:16:00

Orange has introduced new bundles for the benefit of monthly subscription customers. From now on customers of Dolphin, Butterfly and Panther all tariff plans will be able to activate

President Bako Sahakyan signed laws
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-22 16:48:33

President Bako Sahakyan signed laws "On making a change to the law "On State Duty"", on making a change to the law "On Family Code", on making amendments to

President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on issues related to organizing solemn events dedicated to the Victory Holiday
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-22 16:09:58

On 22 April President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on issues related to organizing solemn events dedicated to the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Artsakh Republic Defense

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-22 14:38:20

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding philanthropist Norik Petrosyan with the "Vachagan Barepasht" medal for services rendered to the Nagorno Karabagh Republic.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF

Harut Sassounian. Turkey Still Haunted by Genocide A Hundred Years Later
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-22 13:01:36

Every time that the Armenian Genocide is mentioned anywhere in the world, Turkish officials protest hysterically like children caught with the hand in the cookie jar!   The Turkish leaders’ psychotic

Armenian Genocide Featured at the 44th Annual Scholars’ Conference by Doris Melkonian & Arda Melkonian
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-22 12:55:30

On the eve of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, the 44th Annual Scholars’ Conference (ASC) on the Holocaust and the Churches featured the first Genocide of the 20th century, adopting

Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-22 12:53:19

On April 19 Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian visited Moscow where he and the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov held a working meeting. The Heads of

Bako Sahakyan received member of the European Parliament Frank Engel and director of the "European friends of Armenia" organization Eduardo Lorenzo Ochoa
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-19 18:55:43

On 19 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received member of the European Parliament Frank Engel and director of the "European friends of Armenia" organization Eduardo Lorenzo Ochoa. A number

Erdogan Waves Finger at Obama During Heated White House Talk
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-18 11:09:45

  By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   Pulitzer-prize winning American journalist Seymour Hersh, in a sensational article “The Red Line and the Rat Line,” published in the London Review of Books,

Good Friday is a non-working day for VivaCell-MTS employees
  • Social
  • 2014-04-17 18:42:29

VivaCell-MTS informs that traditionally Good Friday is a non-working day in the Company. The Good Friday is celebrated on April 18 this year.   The Palm Sunday was celebrated on April

EU and Oxfam with Business Support Center promote the linkages between the smallholder farmers and key food processors in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2014-04-17 17:28:26

EU and Oxfam with Business Support Center promote the linkages between the smallholder farmers and key food processors in Armenia. April 18, 2014, YEREVAN- OXFAM in Armenia and BSC Business

VivaCell-MTS continues supporting the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia
  • Culture
  • 2014-04-17 16:26:16

The long road of formation always seems easier when it is accompanied by faithful, supporting partners. Since 2010 such kind of friend for the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia

CAREER DAY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AT HSBC BANK
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-17 12:12:00

On April 16,  Junior Achievement of Armenia and the  HSBC Bank organized a career day for 15 students of Armavir, Kotayq and Yerevan at the Yerevan headquarters of HSBC

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts presents new educational programs Magical Labyrinth and City Hundertwasser
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-15 18:17:45

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts presents new educational programs Magical Labyrinth and City Hundertwasser.    The Cafesjian Center for the Arts (CCA) has launched two new educational programs: Magical Labyrinth

Orange offers an innovative solution for internet and fixed phone services
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-15 16:04:49

Today Orange has launched a new innovative solution combining fixed voice and mobile broadband internet services in one box. 3 new Orange MyBox tariff plans will enable customers to

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan Waves Finger at Obama During Heated White House Talk
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-15 13:22:17

Pulitzer-prize winning American journalist Seymour Hersh, in a sensational article “The Red Line and the Rat Line,” published in the London Review of Books, discloses that the Turkish government

The Elderly Under the Watchful Eye of Orran and VivaCell MTS
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-14 18:29:59

From the day it was founded in the year 2000,  Orran has embraced hundreds of elderly providing them a safe and warm haven.  At Orran, the eldery receive a

Freeskier Iva Tsiklauri conquered three highest peaks of three Caucasus countries
  • Sport
  • 2014-04-14 17:43:18

  Tbilisi (Georgia) - In March 2014 22-year-old Georgian freeskier Iva Tsiklauri completed an incredible freeriding expedition to three peaks of Caucasus mountains – Aragats (4091 m.) in Armenia, Bazarduzu

On the Formation of the new Government of the Republic of Armenia* *This statement is open for any initiative and entity to join it
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-14 16:18:19

  Much of the discourse surrounding the resignation of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and the appointment of the new Prime Minister has been based on narrow-minded and primitive speculations about

To: Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Honorable Robert Menendez
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-11 18:50:51

To: Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee  Honorable Robert Menendez    Dear Senator Menendez,   In Armenia, we were excited to learn that on April 10 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted

On public developments for Open Government Partnership-Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-11 15:25:25

Journalists’ Club “Asparez” (Arena) held 3 public discussions in Gyumri, Vanadzor and Yerevan from March 31 to April 8, thus finishing the first stage of public awareness rising about

Orange continues making smartphones more available
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-11 15:13:24

Orange has introduced new credit possibilities for its customers with monthly subscriptions. From now on customers subscribing to Dolphin, Butterfly and Panther 3000 tariff plans can acquire handsets by

“Anelik” International Money transfer system is now available at Ardshininvestbank
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-11 13:36:43

From now on Ardshininvestbank offers its customers another money transfer system, which will be available in all 56 sales points of the bank in Armenia and the Republic of

A new project to upgrade Bagratashen-Sadakhlo border crossing point
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-11 13:12:15

Yerevan, 11 April 2014 – Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia, the EU Delegation to Armenia, the RA National Security Council and the RA State Revenue

Armenian community in Brazil supports Kessab Armenians
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-11 13:07:34

Yerevan, April  11, 2014 -  The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s Brazilian affiliate has raised 10 000 USD, which will be directed towards Kessab Armenians' needs.   Donations can be directed to ARDSHININVESTBANK

Edward Nalbandian’s Statement on the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-11 12:43:29

We welcome the adoption of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee 410 Resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. We commend the principled stance of the Chairman of the Senate Foreign

Decent Housing conditions for another 25 families
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-11 11:46:21

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue partnership to bring decent housing to 25 more families in need    VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia joined in a home

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY SUBMITS TESTIMONY TO CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF ROBUST U.S. ASSISTANCE TO ARMENIA & ARTSAKH, SAFEGUARDING KESSAB ARMENIANS
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-10 19:10:52

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State-Foreign Operations and Related Programs on the proposed Fiscal Year

VivaCell-MTS covers the tuition fee for already 500 students
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-10 18:08:52

VivaCell-MTS continues the “Education Fund” project. This year the Company has allocated AMD 180 million to cover the entire tuition fee to 200 more students from different universities. This

The EU Advisory Group shares Best Practices and Methods of Interviewing Suspects
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-04-10 17:02:52

On 10 and 11 April 2014, the international seminar on Interviewing Suspects: best practice, models and methods was organized as a result of close collaboration between RA Police and

Role of the national parliament in protection and promotion of human rights
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-04-10 17:00:16

The EU Advisory Group organized an international seminar on the Role of the National Parliaments in Protection and Promotion of Human Rights on 10 April 2014, in the National

20 YEARS AFTER THE GENOCIDE IN RWANDA: LESSONS LEARNED AND UNLEARNED
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-10 16:45:30

by BAN Ki-moon   Today in the Central African Republic, government and community leaders are struggling to help the country find the path of peace.   On Monday in Kigali, I will join

Orange supports young members of Gyumri football school
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-10 16:11:00

Today Orange has announced the launch of a partnership with Shirak FC. In the frame of this cooperation Orange will support the 400 children of Shirak FC youth school

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-09 16:40:57

On 9 April President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on making amendments and supplements to the December 12, 2007 NKR Presidential decree “On setting the procedure of activities of

“Super 0 Daily” – unlimited on-net calls for AMD150 per day
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-09 11:56:57

VivaCell-MTS offers the subscribers to “Alo We” and “YES” tariff plans a new opportunity to make unlimited on-net calls.   For that one simply needs to activate the “Super 0 Daily”

Harut Sassounian. Why Turks Were Capable of Exterminating Armenians, but not Jews
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-09 11:38:08

Endless comparisons are made between the Armenian Genocide and the Jewish Holocaust. However, there is yet another comparison that is rarely made: the Turkish ability to carry out the

FPWC and VivaCell-MTS joint Earth Day Campaign 2014 kicked off with two events in Yerevan Zoo
  • Social
  • 2014-04-08 16:06:26

The Earth Day Campaign 2014 kicked off on April 5th in Yerevan Zoo with a tree-planting event, where volunteers from VivaCell-MTS staff actively participated as volunteers, and a contest

PANEL SESSION OF THE NORAVANK FOUNDATION RESEARCH COUNCIL
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-08 13:51:16

A session of the Noravank Foundation Research Council took place on April 4, 2014.  The agenda included: (i) report on S. Sarukhanyan’s participation in international conference held on March 26-28,

CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS OF CENTERS FOR ARMENIAN STUDIES ABROAD
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-08 13:44:31

Vahram Hovyan  Expert, Centre for the Armenian Studies, Noravank Foundation Centers for Armenian Studies are structures that conduct scientific research and/or higher education activities related to Armenian language, history, culture, politics,

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs received delegation of the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (ConIFA)
  • Sport
  • 2014-04-08 12:38:48

On April 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received delegation of the ConIFA headed by its general secretary Sascha Düerkop. At the meeting the

Two “Special” packages for “Personal” and “City Talks” tariff plan subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-08 12:36:57

Now the subscribers to VivaCell-MTS’ “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans have an opportunity to subscribe to two “Special” packages for their close ones.   The package includes 1500 minutes

President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Confederation of International Football Associations headed by its general secretary Sascha Düerkop
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-07 16:59:17

On 7 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Confederation of International Football Associations headed by its general secretary Sascha Düerkop.  Issues related to the development of

Alternative energy resources in regions: a new VivaCell-MTS - FPWC joint project kicked off
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-04 16:46:29

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) together with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS is launching a new project with a kickoff event in the Tsovagyugh

President Bako Sahakyan was present at the artillery regimental tactic exercises of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army with the participation of military aviation
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-04 16:27:55

On 4 April President Bako Sahakyan was present at the artillery regimental tactic exercises of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army with the participation of military aviation. The Commander-in-Chief of the

SENATORS BOB MENENDEZ AND MARK KIRK INTRODUCE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-04 13:39:58

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a long-time champion of Armenian issues and powerful voice for justice, along with Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), who previously served as

19% increase in passenger flow, as compared to March 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-04 11:07:05

For the past 6 months there has been observed a regular increase in the number of passengers and flights, this being the result of the “open sky” policy adopted

Harut Sassounian.Text of Swiss Appeal to European Court On Armenian Genocide Disclosed
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-04 11:02:06

Two weeks ago -- on the last day of the three-month deadline -- the Swiss government decided to file an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)

Raffi Hovannisian Meets with US Ambassador John Heffern
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-03 16:47:29

Yerevan--Raffi K. Hovannisian met today with United States Ambassador John A. Heffern. They discussed a broad array of issues of mutual interest relating to domestic and foreign policy challenges for

Orange introduces a new surprise for Orange Hello prepaid subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-03 16:13:42

Mobile Number Portability service, allowing mobile subscribers to choose the preferable operator while keeping their current number is now available in Armenia. Continuing the wave of surprises linked with

HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ED ROYCE AND RANKING MEMBER ELIOT ENGEL INTRODUCE TURKEY CHRISTIAN CHURCHES ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-03 15:58:09

H.R. 4347 Requires an Annual Report from the U.S. Department of State on the Status of Stolen, Confiscated or Unreturned Christian Properties in Turkey    http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs174/1101603782901/img/1403.jpg WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, as

The letter of Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-02 18:19:56

Armenia expresses its grave concern over the recent escalation of the situation in North-Western Syria, around the ancient town of Kessab and surrounding twelve villages predominantly populated by Armenians.

President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Saroushen in the Askeran region
  • Social
  • 2014-04-02 17:52:28

On 2 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Saroushen in the Askeran region and met the community’s representatives. Issues related to the settlement’s socio-economic development and

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-02 14:38:15

On April 2, 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.Text of Swiss Appeal to European Court On Armenian Genocide Disclosed
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-02 12:09:39

Two weeks ago -- on the last day of the three-month deadline -- the Swiss government decided to file an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)

Orange welcomes Mobile Number Portability in Armenia and introduces new surprises for monthly subscription customers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-01 15:56:53

From the 11th of March Orange has been widely communicating about the upcoming Mobile Number Portability service. More than 30’000 Armenian citizens have consulted www.1qayl.am website and more than

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s appeal to Armenians worldwide
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-01 15:02:42

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s appeal to Armenians worldwide .     Dear compatriots, brothers and sisters   The tragic events taking place in Kessab these days bring back memories of the most mournful times of

NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF CZECH REPUBLIC TO ARMENIA PRESENTED HIS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-01 14:37:29

Today the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Armenia Tomas Pernicky presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.   The president congratulated the

FAO: Europe, Central Asia not without nutrition woes
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-01 14:20:27

BUCHAREST, 1 APRIL 2014 – Taken as a whole and looking strictly at caloric intake, the 53-country Europe and Central Asia region should see the prevalence of hunger fall

Airtime and SMS for subscribers to “MTS Connect Unlimited” and “MTS Connect Unlimited +” tariff plans
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-01 14:00:48

The current and the new subscribers to VivaCell-MTS’ “MTS Connect Unlimited” and “MTS Connect Unlimited+” tariff plans will now also get a package providing 1500 on-net airtime and an

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN TO THE ASSYRIAN COMMUNITY OF ARMENIA ON THE OCCASION OF HAB NISAN
  • Social
  • 2014-04-01 13:35:53

    01.04.2014       I heartily congratulate the Assyrians of Armenia on the occasion of New Year – Hab Nisan.   Respected friends,   I have no doubt that the Armenian and Assyrian peoples’ age-old neighborhood, their

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-01 12:23:04

On April 2, 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. Text of Swiss Appeal to European Court On Armenian Genocide Disclosed
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-04-01 10:00:41

Two weeks ago -- on the last day of the three-month deadline -- the Swiss government decided to file an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)

Now customers can pre-order Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone from VivaCell-MTS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-31 19:02:02

VivaCell-MTS gives an opportunity to be among the first to order Samsung Galaxy S5 newest smartphone by either applying: 1. online: via VivaCell-MTS official web-site (www.mts.am), or; 2. by visiting the

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA APPLAUDS ARMENIAN CAUCUS LETTER ON KESSAB
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-31 11:00:26

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) applauded the Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Michael Grimm (R-NY), along with Armenian Genocide resolution

Since 2008 VivaCell-MTS has been supporting children with autism
  • Social
  • 2014-03-28 18:00:37

During 7 years of cooperation financial support of more than AMD 96 million has been provided to the International Child Development Center NGO which provides specialized educational treatment to

President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Artak Barseghyan
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-28 17:43:17

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Artak Barseghyan and representatives of the “Pernod Ricard” Company. Issues related to the activities

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys from a newly built dwelling house located at the Vardan Mamikonyan St. 7 of capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-28 14:38:50

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys from a newly built dwelling house located at the Vardan Mamikonyan St.

Promoting Innovative Rural Tourism (PIRT) In the Black Sea Basin region
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-28 11:37:25

28 March, 2014, YEREVAN - The launch of the EU funded project “Promoting Innovative Rural Tourism” (PIRT) for local service providers and local travel agencies engaged in the project

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA CONDEMNS ATTACKS AGAINST ARMENIANS IN SYRIA
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-27 12:51:18

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA CONDEMNS ATTACKS AGAINST ARMENIANS IN SYRIA Assembly Urges President Obama to Safeguard the Armenians of Kessab   Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) condemns the

Today is the Kangaroo 2014 Day
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-27 12:48:42

Today, more than 44 200 students from Armenia and Artsakh will participate in Kangaroo 2014 international mathematical contest.    This is the sixth year that Ayb Educational Foundation organizes in Armenia

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and had a meeting with youth representatives of the region
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-27 11:22:19

On 26 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and had a meeting with youth representatives of the region. Issues related to the republic’s socio-economic development

Event in Montebello, California
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-26 17:55:36

On March 22, an annual event of the ARF-D Dro Committee took place at the Armenian Centre of Montebello, California.       Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the

OSCE organizes workshop on environment and security in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-26 16:15:19

YEREVAN, 26 March 2014 – The linkages between the environment and security and how to address challenges associated with them were the focus of a two-day OSCE workshop kicked

Harutyun Khachatryan’s Film’s World Premiere at Nyon IFF
  • Culture
  • 2014-03-26 14:57:14

On 30 April, the World premiere of the first title of Harutyun Khachatryan’s ENDLESS ESCAPE. ETERNAL RETURN film series “Hayk.Escape” will take place in “Vision du Reel” film festival

Premier’s Cup 2014-Dilijanyan Games Intellectual Game Tournament Kicks Off In Dilijan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-26 13:57:50

  “What, Where, When?” Premier’s Cup 2014-Dilijanyan Games intellectual game tournament will be held this March 28-30 in the framework of the Dilijanyan Games international intellectual festival.   Held under the high

31 smartphones to loyal customers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-25 17:58:26

Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator prepared just another surprise for its loyal customers, who are using the “Personal” and the “City Talks” and are subscribed to the “Special” package designed

World “woefully unprepared” for climate impacts on food, warns Oxfam
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-25 15:46:54

Climate change could put back the fight against hunger by decades but our global food system is woefully unprepared to cope with the challenge, said Oxfam today (25 March). 

The Urgency of Adaptation: Combating Climate Change in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-25 15:39:43

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will meet in Yokohama, Japan, on March 25-29 to discuss its latest and most comprehensive report on climate change. Made up

Orange launches new tariff plan “Eagle” - freedom, affordability, convenience
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-25 13:15:51

With only 6 days remaining till the launch of the Mobile Number Portability service in Armenia, Orange introduces its new tariff plan “Eagle” with minutes to all networks at

VivaCell-MTS sponsors the mini soccer championship among mass media representatives
  • Sport
  • 2014-03-24 16:57:19

Mini Soccer Championship among the Armenian media kicked off. The championship was organized by the Association of the Foreign Correspondents. VivaCell-MTS undertook the general sponsorship of the competition.   The championship

Y. Zorian and S. Shoukourian of Synopsys Receive 2013 Governmental State Award of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-24 15:38:38

By the decree of President Serzh Sargsyan, Synopsys Fellow and Chief Architect at Synopsys, Dr. Yervant Zorian and the member of the RA Academy of Sciences, Senior Manager at

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Representatives of ARF-D “Hay Dat” Committees
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-24 15:01:40

On March 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received representatives of the “Hay Dat” committees of the ARF Dashnaktsutyun. NKR Foreign Minister stressed the importance

Orange offers new insurance and aftersales services
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-24 11:47:19

Today Orange has announced new improvement of its after-sales services. After having offered to its customers the possibility to deposit phones to be repaired in any Orange Shop all

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Social
  • 2014-03-21 14:48:22

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan was awarded with "Vachagan Barepasht" medal for

“Unlimited Internet Night” 7 days
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-21 14:19:12

The subscribers to VivaCell-MTS “Alo We”, “Dialect” and “YES” prepaid tariff plans now also have an opportunity to activate the “Unlimited Internet Night” service for a 7-day term for

Harut Sassounian.Turkey’s Hypocritical Threat Against Syria over Ancient Grave
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-03-21 10:21:37

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman

Karabakh Telecom informs the public SMSs received from international unknown numbers are SPAM
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-20 22:01:25

Karabakh Telecom informs the public SMSs received from international unknown numbers are SPAM.  Please do not reply and do not place calls to those phone numbers. All subscribers will be credited

Armenian Eye Care Project and Orange Foundation launch 2014 Free Eye Care Initiative
  • Social
  • 2014-03-20 18:30:49

  Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eye Care Project (AECP) announce the launch of 2014 free eye care project, in the frame of which inhabitants of Ararat, Vayots Dzor, Gegharkunik,

Surprise for “Alo We” tariff plan subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-20 18:22:45

Now VivaCell-MTS “Alo We” tariff plan subscribers can activate the new “Super 0” service and for 30 days make unlimited on-net calls and send SMS within VivaCell-MTS network for

Theatre Workers Union of Armenia, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and the sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS will be holding the annual International Shakespeare Festival after Vahram Papazian
  • Culture
  • 2014-03-19 18:23:12

From March 19 till 22 the Theatre Workers Union of Armenia, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and the sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS will be holding

Harut Sassounian.Turkey’s Hypocritical Threat Against Syria over Ancient Grave
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-03-19 17:46:12

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-19 17:01:44

On March 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

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-19 16:56:14

  On 18 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.  Issues related to the current stage of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement negotiations

Глава МИД НКР принял посла Каспшика
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-18 18:39:38

18 марта министр иностранных дел Нагорно-Карабахской Республики Карен Мирзоян принял Личного представителя Действующего председателя ОБСЕ посла Анджея Каспшика. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд вопросов, в том числе о ситуации

Armenia will be represented at MITT international travel & tourism exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-18 17:24:12

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with 10 tourism companies, will represent Armenia at the MITT International Travel & Tourism Exhibition in Moscow, Russia from March 19-22.   MITT is

President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws on making changes and amendments to the law
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-18 16:41:17

President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws on making changes and amendments to the law "On Protecting the Atmosphere", on making changes and amendments to the law  "On hunting and

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received minister of emergency situations of the Republic of Armenia Armen Yeritsyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-18 16:38:10

On 18 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received minister of emergency situations of the Republic of Armenia Armen Yeritsyan. A range of issues related to further deepening

THE PRESIDENT ATTENDED THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE ACADEMY OF JUSTICE
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-18 13:55:46

President Serzh Sargsyan today attended the opening ceremony of the Academy of Justice in the capital city. The President of Armenia toured the newly erected building of the Academy,

Harut Sassounian. Turkey’s Hypocritical Threat Against Syria over Ancient Grave
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-03-18 11:43:08

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-18 11:00:31

On March 19, 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

Public Awareness on YARCC Achievements
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-17 13:40:14

17 March, 2014, YEREVAN - Heifer Armenia with the support of the European Union organized Public Awareness Event on Youth Action for Regional Coherence and Cooperation (YARCC) project achievements

Sergey Lavrov: The Russian foreign minister the U.S. loves to hate
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2014-03-16 08:53:01

BY ADAM TAYLOR washingtonpost.com     Today, Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov met at Winfield House, the London home of America's Ambassador to the United Kingdom. It

Crises in Crimea
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-14 18:33:10

All of us who care about peace in Europe have been shocked by the events in Crimea over the past two weeks.   On Sunday a referendum will be

Presidential decree Haroutyun Koushkyan was appointed minister of health of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-14 18:19:35

  On 14 March President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on releasing Zoya Lazaryan from the post of NKR minister of health upon her own request. On the same day in

Harut Sassounian. Shifting Inter-Relationships Between Armenia and Diaspora
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-03-14 15:26:51

The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to

With the support of the Orange Foundation a new community development project has been launched in Hartavan village of Aragatsotn region
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-13 14:51:13

Today Orange Foundation has announced the launch  of a large scale initiative under the name of “One Village”. The final objective of this initiative is to help the comprehensive

On 12 March President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-13 14:30:31

On 12 March President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on forming state commission on organizing funeral of Rolex Aghadjanyan, one of the pioneers and leaders of the Artsakh National

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence address to the family of Roles Aghajanyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-13 12:52:56

On 13 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence address to the family of Roles Aghajanyan.   The letter runs as following:  "I have learnt with deep sorrow about

Women take up 35% of all senior roles in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2014-03-12 16:05:34

On the eve of International Women’s Day, new research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that despite a groundswell of discussion and debate, the proportion of

Answer of MFA Spokesman Tigran Balayan to a question of “Arminfo” news agency
  • Interviews
  • 2014-03-12 12:27:21

Question: How would you comment the initiation of Switzerland to appeal ECHR’s (European Court of Human Rights) decision on the case of Doğu Perinçek? Answer: We welcome the decision of Switzerland to request the

Harut Sassounian. Shifting Inter-Relationships Between Armenia and Diaspora
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-03-12 11:52:35

The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to

VivaCell-MTS network handled 23,032,948 calls and 6,455,585 short messages on March 8
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-11 18:41:53

  On March 8, which is celebrated in Armenia as well as in many other countries of the world as the International Women’s Day, VivaCell-MTS network handled 6,455,585 SMS messages.

UN supports an Art Exhibition to Commemorate the International Women’s Day
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-11 16:44:12

Yerevan, 11 March, 2014 - An art exhibition dedicated to the International Women's Day was launched at the UN House today. The exhibition features the paintings of Hasmik Avetisyan

Mobile Number Portability now closer with Orange
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-11 15:57:54

Only 3 weeks remain till the 1st of April, when Armenians will be able to choose the preferred operators without changing at all their mobile numbers. This will be

Harut Sassounian.Shifting Inter-Relationships Between Armenia and Diaspora
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-03-11 15:03:44

The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to

780 State-Run University Students To Get Tuition Refund
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-11 13:09:47

    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended an Armenia Youth Foundation-hosted scholarship awards ceremony at the Yerevan State Medical University’s conference hall. As a whole, 780 State-run university students have received tuition

Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security solutions at only 1 AMD during March and April
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-10 17:56:27

Today, finalizing “Safe Internet” month, Orange has presented another surprise for its Internet subscribers – possibility to use Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security software solutions at only 1

President received the Minster of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Ivan Mrkić
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-10 16:19:01

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivan Mrkić.   The President welcomed the high-ranking guest and stressed the importance of his visit

ASPU Refurbished Conference Hall Inaugurated
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-10 11:46:57

Attended by Head of Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan Academic Board, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, an overhauled conference hall in the 3rd building of the Armenian State

Youth Able to Live Sustainable
  • Social
  • 2014-03-09 20:30:35

From 1st to 9th of March Armenian Progressive Youth NGO hosted 35 young people from Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Georgia, Turkey and Moldova in Yerevan. They gathered in Armenia

Unlimited calls for AMD 150 per day
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-07 18:03:59

VivaCell-MTS has prepared a spring surprise for its subscribers. The subscribers of the “Alo We”, “YES” and “Dialect” tariff plans from March 8 till April 7, 2014  have an

P R E S S E M I T T E I L U N G
  • Culture
  • 2014-03-07 15:00:38

Am 6. März verlieh Harutyun Khachatryan, General-Direktor des Golden Apricot  International Film Festivals (GAIFF), Botschafter Morell die Jubiläumsmedaille aus Anlass  der 10. Auflage des Festivals im Jahre 2013. Die Vertreter des

John Kerry.Women are Key to Peace and Security.
  • World News
  • 2014-03-07 13:34:41

International Women's Day is more than a moment marked on a calendar. It is a day not just to renew our determination to make the world a more peaceful

Special offer to the first 100 subscribers of VivaCell-MTS’ “Internet Express 50” tariff plan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-06 18:42:51

From March 5, 2014 those who subscribe to VivaCell-MTS’ “Internet Express 50” tariff plan for at least a year will get an opportunity to enjoy the most up-to-date 4G

VivaCell-MTS 4G/LTE network, for the first time, made available in Gyumri, Vanadzor, Dilijan, Tsakhadzor and in most parts of Yerevan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-06 17:21:30

VivaCell-MTS commercially launched its 4G/LTE network in most parts of Yerevan, as well as Gyumri, Vanadzor, Dilijan and Tsakhadzor, with theoretical capacity of downlink peak data rates of up

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Susanna Harutyunyan member of the NKR State Council on Statistics
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-06 15:58:43

On 6 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Susanna Harutyunyan member of the NKR State Council on Statistics(with 6 year term of office). Central Information

Bako Sahakyan partook in the events dedicated to the 55th birthday of Artsakh and Armenia hero Vazgen Sargsyan
  • Social
  • 2014-03-05 18:10:10

On 5 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the events dedicated to the 55th birthday of Artsakh and Armenia hero Vazgen Sargsyan. President Sahakyan partook in solemn meeting

Germany and Georgia now a part of Orange Zone 250 AMD tariff for all roaming services
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-05 10:28:51

From now on, while travelling to Germany and Georgia Orange customers will be able to use roaming services with special Orange Zone tariffs – only 250 AMD/minute for incoming

Armenia will be represented at ITB international travel trade show
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-05 09:05:32

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with 19 tourism companies, will represent Armenia at the ITB International Travel Trade Show in Berlin, Germany from March 5-9. This year, an

OSCE Yerevan Office provides legal advice on military service in Armenia
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-03-04 17:09:37

Free and professional legal advice for Armenian citizens on the call-up procedures and specifics of military service, is now being provided as part of the initiative launched by the

10% increase in passenger flow, as compared to February 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-04 16:10:19

As compared to February 2013, a 10% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 2nd month of 2014. In February 2014

Corruption Scandal May End Erdogan’s Political Career
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-03-04 08:20:09

By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   In a series of secretly recorded phone conversations revealed last week, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was heard instructing his son to hide

President Bako Sahakyan visited Republican Medical Center after Sargis and Amalia Karapetyan located in capital Stepanakert
  • Social
  • 2014-03-03 16:33:12

On 3 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Republican Medical Center after Sargis and Amalia Karapetyan located in capital Stepanakert and got acquainted with the activities of the

VivaCell-MTS and FPWC are encouraging the efforts of youngsters to live in harmony with nature
  • Social
  • 2014-03-01 17:24:47

The results of the 6th Pan-Armenian Painting Contest and 4th Animal Carnival were summarized.    Hundreds of children from different regions of Armenia and Diaspora had participated in the 6th Pan-Armenian

GEORGIA PRIME MINISTER PLEDGES TO EXPAND DEVELOPMENT OF SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETI AND ALL REGIONS
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-28 13:32:55

-- ANCA Engages Prime Minister on the Socio-Economic Situation in Javakhk During his First Official Visit to Washington   WASHINGTON, DC - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili pledged to develop all

New payment possibilities with MobiDram
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-02-28 13:26:19

Now you can pay property and land taxes, as well as garbage toll at MobiDram branches.   Just provide your passport serial number, as well as the name and surname of

Orange offers a second handset and a SIM card as a gift to its new customers with monthly subscription
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-02-25 14:46:31

Today Orange has announced the launch of its special offer, allowing new customers of monthly subscriptions to receive a second handset as gift. All those who will join Dolphin,

Harut Sassounian. Armenia &Turkey Clash Over Genocide At UN Security Council
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-02-25 13:53:33

Foreshadowing next year’s Centennial commemorative events, the Armenian Genocide issue was discussed for the first time at the UN Security Council on January 29.   Armenia’s Ambassador Garen Nazarian, addressing the

PRESIDENT ATTENDED THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE FIRST WINTER PANARMENIAN GAMES
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-25 13:42:38

800x532px - 244 Kb 800x553px - 279 Kb 800x532px - 292 Kb 800x532px - 203 Kb 800x560px - 223 Kb   more 11 photos   Today, President Serzh Sargsyan attended the opening ceremony of the First Winter Panarmenian Games in Tsaghkadzor. The President welcomed the

President sent a letter of condolences on the demise of the eminent astrophysicist Grigor Gurzadyan
  • Social
  • 2014-02-25 13:40:46

  Today, President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on the demise of the eminent astrophysicist, the academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia Grigor Gurzadyan. The

The Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Artsakh Revival Day
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-20 12:13:09

  Dear Compatriots,   On behalf of the Artsakh authorities and myself personally I cordially congratulate You on the Artsakh Revival Day. February 20 has entered the history of our nation as a

Visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia to Iraq
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-18 14:50:05

On February 17 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian paid an official visit to Baghdad. In the airport he was met by the Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari. The meeting ceremony

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to famous writer, publicist Maxim Hovhannisyan on the 80th anniversary of his birthday
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-18 14:01:07

On 18 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to famous writer, publicist Maxim Hovhannisyan on the 80th anniversary of his birthday. The address runs as follows: “Respected

The 26th Anniversary of the Karabakh Movement Marked in the French City of Vienne
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-18 13:44:08

On February 15, an event dedicated to the 26th anniversary of the national-liberation struggle of Artsakh took place in the French city of Vienne. It was initiated by the

OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martakert-Terter road section
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-18 12:59:33

On February 18, 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

Intraregional Youth Conference in Tbilisi
  • Social
  • 2014-02-18 11:59:06

Intraregional Youth Conference was held on 15 February in Tbilisi, Georgia, organized by Heifer Armenia and its Georgian partner IDP Women Association “Consent”. The conference was held in the

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund British affiliate sponsors construction of kindergarten in Sasunik
  • Social
  • 2014-02-18 11:37:23

With financial support from its British affiliate, the  Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has started building a two-story kindergarten in Sasunik, a village in Armenia’s Aragatsotn Region. The project is co-sponsored

Improving the knowledge of Criminal Intelligence Analysis
  • Social
  • 2014-02-18 11:33:27

Starting from 17 February 2014, the selected professionals from Armenia’s law enforcement and criminal justice community have started a five day intensive course on Basic Criminal Intelligence Analysis arranged

Bako Sahakyan visited a number of military units located in the north-eastern part of the republic and got acquainted with the life and service of the soldiers
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-17 18:18:06

On 17 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a number of military units located in the north-eastern part of the republic and got acquainted with the life and

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-17 17:35:35

On February 18, 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

OSCE media freedom representative concerned about obstruction of journalists’ work in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2014-02-17 17:25:04

  VIENNA, 14 February 2014 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about police obstruction of journalists’ activities while covering a public demonstration in

Bako Sahakyan sent an address to the participants of the 10th congress of the “Yerkrapah” Volunteers Union
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-15 13:05:41

  On 15 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent an address to the participants of the 10th congress of the “Yerkrapah” Volunteers Union. The address runs as following:   “Dear members of

In connection with the 10th anniversary of the NKR Civil Service Council’s formation President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-14 17:32:55

In connection with the 10th anniversary of the NKR Civil Service Council’s formation President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding.  For the contribution in the establishment and development of the