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Gyumri to host events symbolizing gratitude and friendship
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 12:34:36

        The first Aurora Forum, being held on October 14–21, will host events not only in Yerevan but also in Gyumri, Dilijan, Tatev, and Shushi.   On October 17, Gyumri will host

Ucom is the Sponsor of Two Major Technology Events this Fall: WCIT2019 and 15th DigiTec2019
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-07 10:54:28

    Ucom is the Platinum Sponsor of Digitec2019 and the Technical Sponsor of WCIT2019 – the two most important technological events of this fall in Armenia. This year on October

Команды вузов РА померились силами на конкурсе «Kaspersky Cybersafety Games»
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-04 17:29:32

  Ереван, 4 октября, представительство «Лаборатории Касперского» в Армении. Международный лидер в сфере кибербезопасности компания «Лаборатория Касперского» провела 4-го октября в Ереване конкурс кибербезопасности «Kaspersky Cybersafety Games» среди студентов. В

There are large-scale construction works taken place in Gyumri “Shirak” Airport
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-04 17:24:07

    There are large-scale construction works taken place in Gyumri “Shirak” Airport by "Armenia” International Airports” CJSC, new arrival hall is being built, apron is being reconstructed, the unpaved groundwork

Gohar Agha Upper Mosque restored in Shushi
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-04 16:37:09

    Works on restoration of Gohar Agha Upper Mosque, 19th century architectural and religious landmark in Shushi, move closer to end      Shushi, a town with unique and well-preserved architectural style, will

Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with Russian Armenian University celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-03 15:11:41

Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with Russian Armenian University celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.   The Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with the Russian Armenian University (RAU)

Vahakni Town Starts "Innovation Green" Phase 1 of Its Smart City Plan
  • Social
  • 2019-10-02 17:40:22

Hovnanian International (HI), developer, owner and operator of Vahakni "Taghamas", Armenia's first self-operated, self-contained gated district, announced today its first phase of an overall smart city plan with the

Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony to Be Held in Tsitsernakaberd
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-02 11:17:20

  October 2, 2019 – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and the Armenia Tree Project are glad to announce that a tree-planting event in Tsitsernakaberd will be organized during the inaugural

Harut Sassounian. War of Words at the UN General Assembly Between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-02 10:57:30

The United Nations’ General Assembly held its annual session Sept. 24-30, 2019 in New York City. The participants were heads of states and high-ranking officials of UN member countries,

Hidden camcorders have once again fixed the Caucasian leopard
  • Social
  • 2019-10-01 14:01:32

In Y2013, the trap cameras of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) first fixed the presence of the Caucasian Leopard at the Caucasus Wildlife

IPRA GWA. The most prestigious award ceremony of PR field took place in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-01 11:39:00

    On 27 September the greatest, most influential and important event of PR field (Public Relations)  IPRA Golden World Awards 2019 award ceremony and Gala dinner took place in Yerevan.    Around

Lighting to Prevent Possible Bear Invasion
  • Social
  • 2019-09-30 14:27:39

For the residents of Arpi, a village in Vayots Dzor region, the last two months of summer passed in an unusual regime. The villagers had to establish a night

FPWC specialists conduct inspection in Aragats Mountain traces of a bear and a lair have been found
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-30 12:30:37

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) is expressing its concern about the periodic news reports about the people armed with firearms around Aragats Mountain.   It

Ucom is the Technical Sponsor of WCIT 2019, the World IT Congress to Be Held in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-30 10:25:16

    Ucom is the technical sponsor of WCIT 2019, the World IT Congress to be held in Yerevan on October 6-9, 2019. The WCIT 2019 is held under the slogan

Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-27 16:43:11

On 27 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region.   In the Hadrout town the President took part at the opening ceremony of the maternity unit of the

Aurora Humanitarian Award 2019 Laureate's name to be announced on October 19
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-27 10:48:33

  Gratitude in Action Takes Center Stage at the First of its Kind #AraratChallenge Fest   Aurora Prize Ceremony and Aurora Tribute and Fundraising Concert   announced for the #AraratChallenge Fest, a part of

Harut Sassounian.Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his ‘40 Days of Musa Dagh’ Part IV (Final)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-25 17:08:20

This is part IV (final-part) of the letter exchange between the two historic figures Armin Wegner and Franz Werfel. Armin Wegner wrote to Franz Werfel: "Of course, I do not

Abovyan branch of IDBank will operate at a new address
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-25 12:26:31

    From now on, Abovyan branch of IDBank will go on operating in Tartui str. 1/1.    It was mentioned in the Bank, just like the other newly opened branches, in Abovyan

“Komitas: The Pathways of a Genius” Exhibition in Tatev
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-25 10:57:28

  As part of the Aurora Forum, visitors to Tatev Monastery have the opportunity to experience a unique exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Komitas Vardapet.   September 25, 2019, Yerevan,

Congratulatory message from the head of the International Women's Association of Hamshen Armenians “AMSHENKA” Saida Ohanyan to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba on the occasion of his re-election to the post of the Head of State
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-24 12:35:54

  Dear Raul Dzhumkovich!   On behalf of the International women's Association of Hamshen Armenians «AMSHENKA» and from myself personally I congratulate You on your reelection as head of state. For a quarter

Aurora Forum Goodwill Ambassador and Two-Time Grammy Winning Musician Dana Leong to Perform for the #AraratChallenge Fest in Yerevan, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:44:58

    World-renowned musician, humanitarian to headline the two-day festival filled with inspiring public talks, lectures, master classes and charity initiatives to facilitate humanitarian action.    September 23, 2019 – Dana Leong, the

IDBank will appeal the verdict of Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:31:32

  On 20.09.2019, the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction announced the court verdict concerning the case of “ARZNI” LLC and Bankruptcy Manager of the same LLC vs. Anelik Bank, for

Defense Army Commander Major General Karen Abrahamyan awarded Lieutenant General's Soldier
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:18:55

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree conferring the military rank of lieutenant-general to Artsakh Republic Defense minister, commander of the Defense Army Karen Abrahamyan.   Handing in the lieutenant-general

Infant mortality rate in Armenia dropped by 19-20% by 2019
  • Social
  • 2019-09-23 18:40:59

  Achievements in improving quality of neonatal care in Armenia Armenian Association of Neonatal Medicine presents the project implemented with funding support from the US Agency for International Development   Yerevan – “In

Young volunteers of the Birthright Armenia program visit VivaCell-MTS
  • Social
  • 2019-09-23 17:50:55

    VivaCell-MTS hosted 45 Armenian volunteers, aged 21 to 32, who arrived from a number of countries. In a conversation with VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, the young people got

Attention for Chinese specialists, experts and specialists of the translated in Russian language, unique version of the book “Book of the changes” written “Iczin” or Yu. K. Shucki(1960).
  • Announcements
  • 2019-09-21 21:09:50

Felix Danielyan's Author's Calendar, which has been in operation since 1998, has been renamed "EVERYTHING IN TIMES" in 2017 for future events. The calendar is spread over an extremely limited

IDBank participated in the program “Financial Literacy and skills” implemented by the Union of Banks of Armenia
  • 2019-09-20 18:36:30

    In the framework of  the program "Financial Literacy and Skills" established by the Union of Banks of Armenia,  IDBank held an interactive lecture on topic "Payment Cards, Their Applicability"

Modern Technology Instead of a Wood Stove
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-19 17:33:17

    Borderland Koghb, the largest village in Tavush region, is 4.5 km away from the state border. The elders of the village joke that they live almost an urban life.

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Religion. The Pontifical Residence”
  • Social
  • 2019-09-19 16:19:16

    On September 18th, 2019, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Religion. The Pontifical Residence” has been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC in the premises of

Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan and prominent opera tenor Vahram Tadevosyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-19 14:22:03

On 19 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan and prominent opera tenor Vahram Tadevosyan.   Issues related to the development of sports,

VivaCell-MTS and “Synopsys Armenia” support the European University in giving students opportunities to strengthen their practical skills
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-18 18:09:04

    Today, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS, “Synopsys Armenia”, and the European University. The memorandum provides for joint actions aimed at strengthening the

Modern Parliament for a Modern Armenia Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-18 17:08:39

  The international community joins efforts to support the National Assembly of Armenia to enhance its overall efficiency as a policy-making institution and strengthen the capacity to deliver on its

Harut Sassounian. Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his 'Forty Days of Musa Dagh' Part III
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-18 12:27:10

The California Courier will publish in a four-part series the exchange between the two historic figures Armin Wegner and Franz Werfel.    Armin Wegner wrote to Franz Werfel: “Radio and press

“Data” tariff plans: get twice or even more Internet from VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-17 17:51:33

    VivaCell-MTS offers subscribing to “Data 3500” or “Data 5500” tariff plan and getting twice more Internet per month, respectively,  30 GB instead of 15 before, and 80 GB instead

First Reforming Film & TV Festival to Reform the World to be held in October
  • Culture
  • 2019-09-17 16:08:59

  Los Angeles, CA (September 17, 2019) – We are honored to announce that the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Anna Hokobyan, chairwoman of the Board of Trustees

Three Decades in a Basement
  • Social
  • 2019-09-17 11:56:07

      The Sukiasyan family from Gyulagarak village, Lori region, has been living in a damp and cold basement for years. Their wish to live a decent life was left unfulfilled

Bako Sahakyan sent a letter of condolences to His Holiness, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I.
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-16 14:55:41

On 16 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a letter of condolences to His Holiness, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I. The letter reads:  “On behalf of

2019 Young Aurora: The Three Finalists
  • Social
  • 2019-09-16 10:56:29

  All three teams will present their projects during the inaugural Aurora Forum in Armenia on October 18. It is our pleasure to announce that after a highly competitive process involving

IDBank extends the campaign “5% additional cashback with Idram Rocket Visa” until the end of the year
  • 2019-09-13 16:59:53

  In case of  payments via Idram with QR or NFC, choose Idram Rocket Visa as a payment method and get 5% additional cashback from the Bank. Until the end of

Ucom Kicks Off Pre-Sales for the Latest iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max Smartphones
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-13 16:31:59

    As per marketing plan approved for Apple's official partner in Armenia Ucom, the pre-sales for the latest iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max smartphones in

Edu2Work to bridge the gap between labor market and education
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-12 17:04:17

    The joint project of Institute of Public Policy and Armenia National SDG Innovation Lab to help unlock opportunities for qualified workforce by linking data, people, and policies   Yerevan, 11 September

Carrefour Armenia provides 150 students with new school bags and supplies
  • Social
  • 2019-09-12 16:27:46

    Carrefour Armenia joins World Vision Armenia’s ‘Back To School’ donation campaign and provides 150 student with new school bags and primary school supplies for the children from families living

Another Family from Gyumri to Leave the Metal Container
  • Social
  • 2019-09-12 16:20:26

    The volunteer groups from VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia yet again visited Gyumri with the same purpose – to change people's lives and mindsets through house

The RA Government sorts its waste within “Recycle it!” project
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-12 13:16:48

 Within “Recycle it!” project, funded by UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme and Coca Cola Foundation, launched in 2018, the RA Government, 12 ministries and their subdivisions have started to sort

Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his 'Forty Days of Musa Dagh' Part II
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-11 10:19:49

This is the continuation of the letter written by Armin T. Wegner to Franz Werfel in 1932 which is being published for the first time:   "Already in 1915 I became

VivaCell-MTS’ experience as a means of professional orientation
  • Social
  • 2019-09-10 16:50:13

    Teenagers from Georgia and their peers from Aragatsotn who arrived in Armenia on a study tour were hosted at VivaCell-MTS. The Company's culture management and customer care are a

Harut Sassounian. Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his ‘40 Days of Musa Dagh’ (Part I)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-09 16:30:33

Armin Wegner, a German soldier and medic, was sent to the Ottoman Empire during World War I, while the two countries were allies. Wegner was stationed along the Baghdad

  • Press release
  • 2019-09-09 13:46:24

Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his 'Forty Days of Musa Dagh'. Harut Sassounian (Part II )
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-07 11:04:32

This is the continuation of the letter written by Armin T. Wegner to Franz Werfel in 1932 which is being published for the first time:   "Already in 1915 I became

The new academic year at UWC Dilijan.
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-06 16:15:43

    September 6, Dilijan. The new academic year has started in UWC Dilijan. The college opened its doors to 117 new students and now has 226 students in total coming

Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-06 16:08:36

On 6 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan. Issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian republics in

Harut Sassounian.Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his ‘40 Days of Musa Dagh’ (Part I)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-04 16:14:20

Armin Wegner, a German soldier and medic, was sent to the Ottoman Empire during World War I, while the two countries were allies. Wegner was stationed along the Baghdad

Self-Made Lighting Will Be Replaced by LED lighting System
  • Social
  • 2019-09-03 16:56:17

    The border village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur is on 700 m distance from the front line and has about 10 km of contact line with the neighboring country. It is

Aurora Prize Laureate Tom Catena to Speak at the 2019 World Health Summit
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 15:38:10

  Globally recognized humanitarian, physician and Chair of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative will reflect on his experience treating patients in remote, war-torn areas of Sudan and offer insights on the

Bako Sahakyan and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan discuss Artsakh issue
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 14:20:18

On 2 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive staff of the central apparatus, diplomatic corps and consular missions of the Republic of Armenia foreign ministry at the

Bako Sahakyan and Ararat Mirzoyan discuss cooperation issues between Armenian and Artsakh parliaments
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 11:00:10

On 2 September a meeting was held between Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and chairman of the Republic of Armenia National Assembly Ararat Mirzoyan, who had arrived in Artsakh

Working together we pave the way we chose 28 years ago. Bako Sahakyan's Message
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 10:42:14

On 2 September President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the Artsakh Republic.    The address runs as follows:   “Dear fellow citizens,  On behalf of the

YOUTH EXCHANGE “HOW TO START UP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE”
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 10:19:48

A one year project “How to SART UP for Young People” is financed by European Commission within Erasmus Plus projects and will be devoted to fighting against unemployment among

Harut Sassounian. ‘Pan Armenian Council of Western USA’ Or Council of Armenian Organizations?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-02 10:15:01

A coalition of 20 Armenian-American organizations announced the formation of a “Pan Armenian Council of Western USA” on August 15, 2019. The coalition members are: Western Diocese of the Armenian Church

Can Lydian International force the Armenian government to give up Amulsar? A Legal Analysis
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-28 18:53:14

  Can Lydian International force the Armenian government to give up Amulsar? A Legal Analysis     By JUDr. Martin Madej, MJur     On March 11th 2019, after the blockade of its mining operations by

‘Pan Armenian Council of Western USA’ Or Council of Armenian Organizations?. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-28 15:36:11

A coalition of 20 Armenian-American organizations announced the formation of a “Pan Armenian Council of Western USA” on August 15, 2019.   The coalition members are:   Western Diocese of the Armenian Church

U.S. Armenians Sue Turkey to Visit Their Native Land Without a Passport. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-22 14:53:18

  A unique lawsuit, not based on the Armenian Genocide, was filed on May 29, 2019, by two Armenian-Americans against the Turkish government in the United States Federal Court, Central

IDBank granted 1 million AMD scholarship to 5 students and announced about the second phase of the program “Build your Career with IDBank”
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-16 17:09:23

    Today IDBank hosted  the participants of educational programs implemented by the Bank. During the event specifically organized for them the IDBank Scholarship Program was summarized emphasizing that the program

THANKS TO "UCOM GIGABOOM" OFFER, ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS OF MOBILE INTERNET TO RECEIVE UP TO 140 GB
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-16 13:03:31

    By subscribing to uGo 3500, uGo 5500 and uGo 7500 postpaid tariff plans of Ucom mobile internet from August 15 till September 30 for 18 months, subscribers will receive

Pan-Armenian Council of Western USA Statement
  • Social
  • 2019-08-16 07:13:21

During the past several years, the leadership of Armenian religious, political and civil organizations of the Western United States has been engaged in a healthy environment of collaboration. In

IDBank joins World Vision Armenia’s new ‘Back to school’ fundraising campaign
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-15 18:03:09

Currently 18000 children in Armenia have no shoes, proper clothing and school items.    IDBank joins World Vision Armenia’s new ‘Back to school’ fundraising campaign that aims to provide essential school

Ucom Offers “New Smartphone, New Emotions”
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-15 16:04:00

    As of August 15, 2019 Ucom launches its "New Smartphone, New Emotions" offer. On the eve of the new academic year, until September 30, 2019 new and existing subscribers

U.S. Appeals Court Makes a Wrong Decision on Armenian Demands.Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-14 11:09:56

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit made a decision on August 8, 2019 to deny the appeal of two lawsuits brought by several Armenian-Americans demanding

Next Construction in Gyumri
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-14 10:58:14

    The volunteer teams from VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia have visited Gyumri to support another family. Like many of compatriots, the Hovhannisyans lost their home as

Artsakh Human Rights Ombudsman Condemns Azerbaijan's Steps to Make Arayik Ghazaryan a Tool of Public Interest
  • Human Rights
  • 2019-08-13 18:16:58

Artsakh Republic Ombudsman Artak Beglaryan issued a statement on Arayik Ghazaryan's case and condemned Azerbaijan's steps to make the serviceman a public interest and a propaganda tool. In particular, the

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vladimir Kazimirov in connection with his 90th birthday
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-12 12:20:35

On 12 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vladimir Kazimirov in connection with his 90th birthday.   The letter runs as

Harut Sassounian. Turkish and Armenian Prisoners of War Held in India and Burma During WWI
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-12 11:43:58

  The Ottoman Empire entered World War I on the side of Germany against the alliance of France, United Kingdom, Russia, the United States, and several others.   Out of 2.6 million

On the demarcation between the State of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2019-08-09 17:26:03

(Below mentioned Statement is a short version of the statement in English applied to the United Nations on August 7, 2019. The original is the full version in Armenian)     *****   To

Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with the members of the Pan-Armenian Games World Committee led by head of the structure Ishkhan Zakharyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-07 15:42:03

  On 7 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with the members of the Pan-Armenian Games World Committee led by head of the structure Ishkhan Zakharyan.  President Sahakyan

Mining has an alternative: Vayots Dzor region is actively developing tourism
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-07 14:30:49

    Only community-based, healthy and environment-friendly sound development can contribute to the sustainable development of the state. Vayots Dzor is full of big and small wonders that complement each other,

Harut Sassounian. Turkish and Armenian Prisoners of War Held in India and Burma During WWI
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-07 13:40:48

The Ottoman Empire entered World War I on the side of Germany against the alliance of France, United Kingdom, Russia, the United States, and several others. Out of 2.6 million

Barekamavan Borderland Village Gets Illuminated
  • Social
  • 2019-08-03 11:54:01

    The village of Barekamavan in Tavush region is not insured against being targeted by the rival any time. It is located about 700-800 m from the border line. The

Ucom Subscribers to Enjoy Lower Roaming Rates in Artsakh
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-02 18:24:18

    Mobile subscribers of Ucom will have the chance to always stay in touch with their close ones living in Armenia at reduced roaming rates in Artsakh. As from August

Ucom Increases the Number of TV Channels by 12 and Offers Watching Them at No Extra Charge
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-01 15:42:56

  From August the 1st, 2019 Ucom TV’s channel list will be supplemented by 12 new TV-channels, 9 of which will be broadcast in HD quality. Until September the 1st

It took place “Far from the homeland, in the homeland. Opening of Temporary Exhibition of Fate of Armenian Warriors in World War I and Presentation of Homogeneous Catalog
  • Culture
  • 2019-07-31 18:54:25

On 31 August, at the temporary exhibition hall of Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Foundation a new exhibition and the presentation of the catalogue “Far from the Fatherland, in the Fatherland:

Harut Sassounian. U.S. Places Sanctions on Turkish Firm For its Corrupt Trade with Venezuela
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-07-31 13:48:15

In addition to U.S. and European Union punitive actions against Turkey for various violations, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions last week against a Turkish company “involved in a

AMAA-Armenia and Teach for Armenia Cooperate to Reach Out to Children of Kirants Community, a border village of Tavush Marz
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-30 18:38:49

    YEREVAN – In 2014, on the eve of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, a Consortium was formed between six organizations to reach out to the children of the

Distinguished Peace Activist Benjamin Ferencz Joins Aurora Prize
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-29 15:41:06

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is honored to announce that Benjamin Ferencz, world famous peace and human rights activist, has joined the Selection Committee of the Aurora Prize for Awakening

A house is built from the base for the Hasoyans family living in a 18-square-meter cabin
  • Social
  • 2019-07-25 12:36:38

New Home from Foundation   Active construction works are underway in Mrgastan village of Armavir region. A home is being built from foundation for Hasoyan family who has lived in an

Harut Sassounian. The European Union and United States Punish Turkey for 2 Separate Violations
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-07-25 11:59:08

After months of uncertainty and controversy, both the European Union (EU) and the United States decided to punish Turkey in the same week for two different violations. The Associated Press

The Borderland Koti Has Been Included in the Eco-Villages’ Development Plan
  • Social
  • 2019-07-23 11:33:53

    The village of Koti, 2.5km from the state border, has been subjected to hostile bombardment from time to time. Not only houses, but the village’s cultural center suffered, too.

Business assignment as a means to facilitate innovative set of mind
  • Organizations
  • 2019-07-22 16:27:43

    The 5th annual Business Challenge, organized by Junior Achievement of Armenia in partnership with VivaCell-MTS took place in Tsaghkatzor on July 20th, 2019. The aim of the event is

Bako Sahakyan attended the final of the international sport dance contest-festival held in Stepanakert and handed in awards to the winners
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-22 13:07:00

On 21 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan attended the final of the international sport dance contest-festival held in Stepanakert and handed in awards to the winners.  The President noted

Harut Sassounian.Turkish Anti-Armenian Lobbying Extends to City of Armenia in Colombia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-07-17 15:01:14

The Breitbart website published an article by Frances Martel describing the Turkish lobbying efforts in the Colombian City of Armenia which was founded in 1889 and originally called Villa

Ucom Completes the Placement of AMD and USD Bonds
  • Organizations
  • 2019-07-17 14:43:00

    With the support of "Armenbrok" investment company Ucom has completed the placement of AMD bonds with an annual coupon yield of 11% and USD bonds with an annual coupon

Housing and Wheelchair Ramp Problem to Be Solved in Aghavnadzor Village
  • Organizations
  • 2019-07-16 17:29:05

Dark rooms, rare windows and broken walls, leaking roof, a ramshackle balcony, wooden wheelchair ramp, and many more problems… The Babayans have been confronted with housing problem for quite

Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-16 13:56:49

On 16 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting.    While discussing issues on the agenda, the President gave appropriate instructions to the heads of concerned structures towards

16th Golden Apricot International Film Festival announces its winner films
  • Culture
  • 2019-07-15 17:05:24

    The 16th Golden Arpicot International Film Festival summed up. On July 13, the closing ceremony of the festival took place at Moscow Cinema.  Founding director of the festival Harutyun Khachatryan

Academic Seminar Europe Goes Silk Road through Armenia Took Place in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-15 13:46:07

    July, 2019, Yerevan, Armenia- “China-Eurasia” Council for Political and Strategic Research, Russian-Armenian University (RAU)  and “Europe Goes Silk Road” jointly organized academic Seminar “Europe Goes Silk Road through Armenia”.

Coordinated Work in Different Communities
  • Organizations
  • 2019-07-12 16:56:23

The housing problem remains unsolved in various regions of the republic and needs solution. Consistently and selflessly, VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia have been implementing a

RESULTS OF THE FIRST FLOW OF "ARMATH" SUMMER TECHNOCAMP SUMMED UP IN DILIJAN
  • Science and Technology
  • 2019-07-11 16:22:13

    On July 1-10, the college named after Monte Melkonian in Dilijan hosted the first flow of participants of "Armath" summer technocamp for children aged between 10 and 13. Around

Harut Sassounian. Pres. Trump is About to Damage U.S. Interests Just to Please Erdogan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-07-10 14:18:49

 Pres. Donald Trump is on the verge of making a serious mistake, jeopardizing the security of the United States and other NATO members if he decides not to sanction

The Reconstructed House to Become a Beginning of a New Life
  • Social
  • 2019-07-09 12:46:39

The Minasyans are the 8th family in Syunik region supported by VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia. These days, construction is underway in Akhlatyan village. The principle

Artak Beglaryan discussed cooperation programs with Los Angeles authorities and Armenian organizations
  • Human Rights
  • 2019-07-04 18:06:53

Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh Artak Beglaryan, together with Ombudsman of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan and the leadership of the Armenian Bar Association of

Ucom’s «2 Numbers in 1 SIM Card» Offer Available in the Service Centers of Russian Tele2
  • Organizations
  • 2019-07-04 12:08:55

    From now on frequent callers to Armenia residing in Russia have an opportunity to join “My Armenia” prepaid tariff plan in service centers of Russia’s Tele2 mobile operator.     «Due to

Ամերիկայի Միացյալ Նահանգները տոնում է Անկախության օրը
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-03 12:58:19

On July 2, 2019, the U.S. Embassy celebrated the 243rd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America with an evening of Motown music, American food, and

Children of VivaCell-MTS employees visit their parents’ workplace to get acquainted with a range of professions
  • Organizations
  • 2019-07-02 19:20:41

    VivaCell-MTS is happy to announce the second Career Shadowing program, initiated after the positive feedbacks received on pilot project.   The Career Shadowing is intended for the children of the Company’s

Bug Bounty: e-Gov Hackathon Results Known
  • Science and Technology
  • 2019-07-01 15:57:01

    Within the framework of “State as a Client” (e-Gov) direction of the strategy of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), the Union and the ArmSec foundation have launched

OFID and Ameriabank strengthen trade and development in Armenia
  • 2019-07-01 13:22:27

    OFID – the OPEC Fund for International Development and Ameriabank have signed a US$25 million loan agreement aimed at supporting trade flows to and from Armenia.   Cooperation between OFID and

Harut Sassounian. UN Sends a Stunning Letter Questioning Turkey on the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-07-01 10:22:00

Thirty four years ago the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities adopted a report acknowledging the Armenian Genocide as a case of genocide. Until

Harut Sassounian. UN Sends a Stunning Letter Questioning Turkey on the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-06-27 16:04:32

Thirty four years ago the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities adopted a report acknowledging the Armenian Genocide as a case of genocide. Until

Borderland Villages in the Center of Partners’ Attention
  • Social
  • 2019-06-25 17:16:57

    It was three years ago that people in Paravaqar village first felt the support of VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia. The borderland village in Tavush region

Harut Sassounian. UN Sends a Stunning Letter Questioning Turkey on the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-06-25 10:09:44

Twenty nine years ago the United Nations Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities adopted a report acknowledging the Armenian Genocide as a case of genocide. Until

Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation on the establishment of the Artsakh Republic Investigation Committee
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 18:15:49

On 24 June President Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation on the establishment of the Artsakh Republic Investigation Committee. The Head of the State highlighted the formation of the structure giving

Bako Sahakyan was present in Stepanakert at the presentation of the selected landmark decisions of the Artsakh Republic Supreme Court
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 18:08:40

On 24 June President Bako Sahakyan was present in Stepanakert at the presentation of the selected landmark decisions of the Artsakh Republic Supreme Court.  The Head of the State stressed

Michael Arzoumanyan deputy commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 17:11:39

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing major-general Michael Arzoumanyan deputy commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Smartavia will start operating flights Yerevan-Moscow-Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 16:29:02

      From July 12 Russian Smartavia Airline will be operating three flights per week along the route Yerevan – Moscow (Domodedovo Airport) – Yerevan.  Flights will operate on a Boeing 737-800

Ucom Supported the 11th “BarCamp Yerevan 2019” (Un)Conference
  • Organizations
  • 2019-06-24 13:34:16

    With the support of Ucom, the most wanted IT event - the 11th “BarCamp Yerevan 2019” (un)conference took place in Yerevan on 22-23 June, which brought together under the

Restructured event will feature a special charity concert program by the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 12:00:27

      June 24, 2019 – The fourth Aurora Prize Ceremony will take place in Yerevan on October 20, 2019 and will be divided into a two-part ceremony, featuring the Aurora

Harut Sassounian. Turkey’s Membership in NATO Could be Ending Soon…
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-06-24 10:04:36

Patrick Shanahan, Acting Defense Secretary of the United States, sent on June 6, 2019, a harsh letter to his counterpart, Hulusi Akar, Turkey’s Minister of Defense. Shanahan threatened to

Radio in Margins: How to Open “Closed Club”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-06-18 17:06:15

Zemfira Gabrielyan has preserved the cable radio set hanging on the wall of her Yerevan home since the previous century, which became completely silent 5 years ago. There was

Decades old problem has been solved in the border town of Gomq
  • Social
  • 2019-06-18 11:13:46

    Located about 7 km from Nakhichevan's border, Gomq village is now provided with outdoor lighting. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, there has always been a problem of

Vardan Balayan has been dismissed from the post of Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-17 11:01:35

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which major-general Vardan Balayan was released from the position of deputy commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and

The Development of the Infrastructures of the Communities as a Strategy
  • Organizations
  • 2019-06-15 14:32:13

  VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) are continuing the responsible partnership for addressing the important problems in remote regions. Within the framework

Harut Sassounian. Institute of Turkish Studies To Close Down in 2020: Good Riddance
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-06-13 13:03:42

The Institute of Turkish Studies (ITS), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1983 with $3 million donated by the Government of Turkey in Washington, D.C. ITS issued a press

"Golden Apricot" has a new logo this year, reflecting the unique approach of the new composition of the festival to the 16th anniversary
  • Culture
  • 2019-06-12 15:48:35

16th Golden Apricot Yerevan IFF kicks off in Yerevan   This summer Armenia's cultural life will be marked by an expected and prominent event. Golden Apricot 16th International Film Festival is

“+3GB” Internet package for all “Viva” tariff plan subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2019-06-11 17:12:02

VivaCell-MTS informs that from now on prepaid and postpaid subscribers to “Viva” tariff plan can add 3GB Internet to the main package of the tariff plan by sending *888*1#

11.7% increase in passenger flow, as compared to May 2018
  • Social
  • 2019-06-11 14:58:29

    In May of the current year the two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 243 016 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of

AECP - CHLA 17th International Conference:ophthalmology, neonatology, endocrinology
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-07 15:17:52

    We are very pleased to extend an invitation to you to attend the AECP-CHLA 17th International Conference on ophthalmology, neonatology and endocrinology to be held on July 22-23, 2019,

Ucom Suggests Enhancing Communication Warmth by Offering up to 45 GB of Internet and up to 6000 Minutes
  • Organizations
  • 2019-06-06 11:48:33

    Ucom suggests that the subscribers of its Universal and Universal Plus postpaid tariff plans enhance warmth of communication to their close ones by receiving up to 45 GB of

Harut Sassounian. Azerbaijan May be Expelled from Council Of Europe for Violating Court Ruling
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-06-05 11:20:44

All members of the European Council had agreed to comply with judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). However, Azerbaijan has violated that commitment ever since 2014,

Charity dinner to support lonely seniors and children in need
  • Social
  • 2019-06-04 16:59:39

    Through the years, with its partner organizations, Orran has solved an important issue, namely devising an avenue wherein a responsible approach to vulnerable layers of the society that is,

“Corporate 2300”: New comfortable and affordable package for corporate subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2019-05-30 18:23:21

    VivaCell-MTS presents “Corporate 2300”, a new package for corporate  subscribers, that includes Internet, airtime to VivaCell-MTS, RA other, 374 97 and 374 47 fixed networks; to Russia, US and

Fusion menu of traditional Armenian and European Haute cuisines from “Michelin” chefs
  • Social
  • 2019-05-30 12:09:53

  Within the frames of Days of Armenian Culture, the first gastronomical experiment GOURMET FEST took place at Assunta Madre Restaurant on May 28 and became a step towards the

Arayik Harutyunyan and German parliamentarians discussed further development of bilateral relations
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-29 14:59:41

On May 29, Chairman of the “Free Homeland” party Arayik Harutyunyan received the parliamentary delegation of the "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) party, which included members of the Bundestag, Stephen

On May 27, the Armenian Assembly NGO began hosting Armenian Culture Days in Moscow
  • Social
  • 2019-05-29 12:21:56

  The Armenian Assembly non-governmental organization, with the participation and support of the Embassy of Armenia in Russia, as well as the Russian and New Nakhichevan Diocese of Armenian Apostolic

Harut Sassounian. Unbelievable but True: Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-05-29 10:39:38

While Pres. Trump is visiting Japan this week, it is the appropriate time to comment about his nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize by Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

President Sarkissian Receives Heritage Party Board
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-27 18:59:45

Yerevan--Today Armenian President Armen Sarkissian hosted Heritage Party chairman Andranik Grigoryan, vice chairwoman Narine Dilbaryan and board member Gagik Margaryan.   During the meeting the parties discussed issues relating to the

A series of events featured under the “Armenia Engineering Week” headline will be held on June 24-28
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-27 11:38:38

  On 24-28 June, 2019, a series of events featured under the “Armenia Engineering Week” headline will be held in Yerevan and Vanadzor by the initiative of the Government of

RA Central Bank Welcomes the Issuance of Ucom Bonds
  • Organizations
  • 2019-05-25 13:32:29

    An event announcing the issuance of the first tranche of bonds by Ucom, the first non-financial company to issue bonds in 2019, took place a few days ago. The

Certificates handed over to the graduates of yet another “VivaStart” program
  • Organizations
  • 2019-05-24 13:56:54

    VivaCell-MTS continues contributing to the professional development of students. Starting from 2015 Armenia’s leading telecommunication operator has been implementing “VivaStart” educational program aimed at the development of necessary skills

Ucom Offers Internet Starting from 6.4 AMD/MB when Travelling in More than 50 Countries
  • Organizations
  • 2019-05-24 11:03:50

    Ucom comes up with an attractive offer for its mobile subscribers travelling in more than 50 countries, who can now benefit from affordable internet bundles in roaming. Those Ucom

Harut Sassounian. US Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee’s Acknowledgment of the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-05-22 14:03:22

In recent years and months, Arab countries have been liberating themselves from the nefarious political influence of the Turkish government and are beginning to take an honest position on

Winners of “Innovative Ideas for Tourism Development in Armenia” Hackathon announced
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-21 11:26:16

On May 18-19, 2019, the “Innovative ideas for tourism development in Armenia” hackathon was held at the Vanadzor Technology Center (VTC) for the second time.   The hackathon was organized by

Ucom Issues USD and AMD Bonds with Annual Yield of 7.5% and 11% Respectively
  • Organizations
  • 2019-05-17 17:10:31

        At the press conference called today, the Co-founder and Director General at Ucom Hayk Yesayan announced the issuance of AMD and USD bonds. The volume of bond issuance is

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative calls for nominations for the fifth Aurora Prize
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-16 11:28:18

  May 16, 2019 – As the world awaits the announcement of the 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate, nominations open for the 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. This global annual

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2019 summer draft and demobilization to be held in July
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-16 11:23:14

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2019 summer draft and demobilization to be held in July.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Harut Sassounian. US Federal Agency: Turkey Among Most Egregious Violators of Religious Freedom
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-05-15 18:28:04

Last week, I reported on Azerbaijan’s violations of religious freedom as documented in the most recent Annual Report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). My

Energy saving outdoor illumination system installed in the borderland Chinari
  • Social
  • 2019-05-15 17:08:46

    The program of developing a network of eco-villages in Armenia continues. With the efforts of the partnering organizations VivaCell-MTS and Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets

Harut Sassounian. US Federal Agency: Turkey Among Most Egregious Violators of Religious Freedom
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-05-15 10:51:29

Last week, I reported on Azerbaijan’s violations of religious freedom as documented in the most recent Annual Report of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). My

Only Stage agency to present Armenian State Symphony Orchestra to international music platforms
  • Culture
  • 2019-05-14 11:22:55

    The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra has started collaborating with Only Stage international music agency. From now on, the agency will present the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra worldwide.     The growing international

Mountain Tea in USA
  • Economy
  • 2019-05-07 16:52:52

    In Armenian market of herbal teas, Mountain Tea has distinguished itself as a lifestyle brand with its quality and interesting range of organic herbal teas, and gained the love

#CloudMTS #այբ #բեն #գիմ. big discount on cloud infrastructure for companies
  • Organizations
  • 2019-05-04 13:11:25

    Owing to cloud infrastructure service, small, medium and large companies get access to various types of cloud infrastructure including servers, data storage systems, as well as software for the

ARA SARGSYAN: DESIRE TO KEEP PACE WITH BEST INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES IS IN OUR DNA
  • Interviews
  • 2019-05-02 17:23:07

  Interview with Ara Sargsyan, Head of Financial institutions division at Assets, liabilities and capital management center   Does attraction of large sums from international financial institutions indicate the trustworthiness of Ameriabank,

Armenian Specialists Developed Ucom’s New TV Portal
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-02 17:04:07

    Ucom remains loyal to its principle of prioritizing the local producers and provision of the local technical solutions, by replacing the old SVG TV-portal with a new and modern

Harut Sassounian.Trump: A Coward on the Armenian Genocide Like Obama, Bush Jr., Clinton, and Bush Sr.
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-05-01 17:21:00

Pres. Donald Trump issued last week his third April 24 statement “on Armenian Remembrance Day.” And for three years in a row he did not muster the courage to

Sergey Smbatyan Is Going To Perform Within The Framework Of Malta International Music Festival
  • Culture
  • 2019-04-30 11:41:18

    On May 4 the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra Sergey Smbatyan is set to conduct the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra in Valletta, the capital

Golden World Awards of IPRA will be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-29 16:31:20

We are delighted and proud to announce a new partnership between SPRING PR agency and IPRA, the International Public Relations Association. This year the Gala dinner and awards ceremony

Bako Sahakyan was present at a solemn opening ceremony of the first republican open championship of Artsakh kickboxing held in capital Stepanakert
  • Sport
  • 2019-04-29 10:38:59

On 28 April President Bako Sahakyan was present at a solemn opening ceremony of the first republican open championship of Artsakh kickboxing held in capital Stepanakert.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE

“Apps Club”: Games, amazing applications and more
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-29 10:25:27

    VivaCell-MTS introduces “Apps Club” service: more than 700 premium applications and games.   Customers can subscribe and download many interesting applications for education and entertainment, which are available for VivaCell-MTS subscribers

President Sargsyan Attended the Creative Youth Gathering Hosted by Ucom and «Creative Armenia»
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-27 13:43:55

    On April 26, 2019 the results of the «Art of Shadows» photography challenge were summed up in an event hosted by Ucom and «Creative Armenia» cultural foundation. The winner

“Armath” Presents Armenian Model of Tech Education in Abu Dhabi
  • Science and Technology
  • 2019-04-22 15:04:02

    “Armath” is participating in the "Bett Middle East Leadership Summit & Expo" international conference-exhibition on education taking place on April 22-23 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.   “Armath” is presenting

Ucom Launches New «uTV Extra» Tariff Plan
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-22 14:40:22

      Ucom launches new «uTV Extra» tariff plan of its IPTV service. At the monthly fee of 4900 drams only, the subscribers of «uTV Extra» will enjoy watching quality TV-content

Youth Workers need quality education
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-22 10:30:56

    “International Youth Studies” project’s last and evaluating meeting was held in Brussels   The biggest youth organization in Armenia - the Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia (FYCA) is implementing “International

Harut Sassounian. Pashinyan Passes First Political Test In the International Arena
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-04-22 10:15:42

Last week, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made his first appearance at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, France.    Pashinyan gave an impressive speech to

A Diaspora-Portal as a door to knock on for non-monetary development in small economies: a diaspora policy proposal based on an Armenian Diaspora Online Survey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-04-20 20:59:17

by Aleksandr V. Gevorkyan gevorkya@stjohns.edu    In academic economic discourse, diasporas have largely been considered potential conduits for economic development in their self-identified ancestral homelands. This has been particularly true for Armenia.

Cloud PBX solution by VivaCell-MTS: Cost-efficient services for companies
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-18 16:05:06

    VivaCell-MTS has launched cloud Private Branch Exchange (PBX) solution for big companies, as well as small and medium enterprises.    Access to cloud PBX is being provided through Data and Internet

Harut Sassounian. Pashinyan Passes First Political Test In the International Arena
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-04-17 19:39:38

Last week, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made his first appearance at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, France.  Pashinyan gave an impressive speech to

Ucom Has an iPhone Upgrade Offer
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-17 17:53:33

    From now on Ucom, the official partner of Apple, offers its subscribers the opportunity to upgrade those iPhone smartphones, which were purchased from Ucom during the recent 6 to

Ucom Doubled the Internet Volume Provided with «uPrepaid» Service
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-16 16:41:06

    Ucom has reshuffled and doubled the internet volume provided with «uPrepaid» service. From now on the new and existing subscribers of u1000, u1500, u2000 and u3000 Prepaid tariff plans

Lydian International is misleading the public and their investors about Amulsar mining project - AEF
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-15 10:07:50

On April 12, 2019 Lydian International disseminated an announcement stating that “the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia ruled in favour of Lydianand instructed the Armenian Police to remove trespassers and their

Harut Sassounian. Turkish Gravediggers Rummaging for Genocide Era Armenian Treasures (video)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-04-13 12:39:49

Haber Turk TV recently interviewed one of the thousands of Turkish gravediggers who try to recover Armenian treasures leftover from the genocide era of a century ago. It is not

UCOM OFFERS WATCHING THE FINAL SEASON OF THE MOST AWAITED TV SERIES “GAME OF THRONES” IN ITS NETWORK
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-12 17:17:33

    Ucom offers watching the final season of the most awaited scandalous TV series of spring 2019 “Game of Thrones” in its TV network, attaching importance to being the first

Ucom Offers More Channels for Less Prices
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-12 11:22:31

Till 15 October, 6 months in a row, all Ucom TV subscribers will have a unique opportunity to add thematic TV channel bundles to their uTV service at the

Statement by the Artsakh Ombudsman on the 27th anniversary of the Maragha Massacre
  • Human Rights
  • 2019-04-10 13:18:51

      The subsequent manifestation of Armenophobia and genocidal policy towards the Armenians took place on the April 10th, 1992, when the Azerbaijani armed forces carried out massacres in

“iPhone Xs” and “iPhone Xs Max” within “Yev” tariff plan
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-09 16:05:27

    From now on when buying an “iPhone Xs” and “iPhone Xs Max”At VivaCell-MTS Service Centers, customers have the chance to get it along with embedded Internet, on-net minutes, minutes

Mahler's 9th Symphony was performed in Armenia after several decades of break
  • Culture
  • 2019-04-08 18:02:29

  Austrian great composer Gustav Mahler's 9th Symphony was performed in Armenia after a break of several decades. This exclusive opportunity was provided by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra led

Harut Sassounian. Armenia’s Leaders Take Strong Positions Against US & Azerbaijan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-04-08 10:12:44

  The most noteworthy Armenian foreign policy development of the week was supposed to be the first negotiating session between Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev

Bako Sahakyan met with Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-08 10:07:42

On 8 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II.   A wide spectrum of issues related to the state-church relations, state building process in

Second Life to Erebuni Museum: Historical and Archaeological Reserve will have a technologically equipped new building
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-06 14:35:51

    "Erebuni" Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve will have a new building, equipped with new technologies. John D &SosiBalian Foundation in cooperation with IDeA Foundation, Erebuni Museum, and Yerevan Municipality will

Vag Papian will chair the jury for the 15th Khachaturian International Competition
  • Culture
  • 2019-04-05 12:33:05

    The jury chairman of the 15th Khachaturian International Competition set to take place on June 6-14 in Yerevan will be renowned pianist Vag Papian. Khachaturian International Competition will specialize in

Armenia’s Leaders Take Strong Positions Against US & Azerbaijan. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-04-04 17:13:10

The most noteworthy Armenian foreign policy development of the week was supposed to be the first negotiating session between Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev

Sergey Smbatyan and the London Symphony Orchestra make joint recordings
  • Culture
  • 2019-04-03 11:35:17

  These days the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra Sergey Smbatyan was in Great Britain, where he participated in a recording with the London

New uCloud Portal to Reduce Costs for Implementation, Maintenance and Development of IT Infrastructure
  • Organizations
  • 2019-04-02 17:19:53

        The uCloud system created by Ucom has been turned into a separate portal, which will allow users to reduce costs for the implementation, maintenance and development of an IT

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which major-general Samvel Karapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-02 15:19:41

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which major-general Samvel Karapetyan was released from the post of the deputy defense minister of the Artsakh Republic and separated from

This year Yerevan Brandy Company will purchase 29 000 tons of grape paying 150 AMD for 1 kg
  • Economy
  • 2019-04-02 12:34:38

This year Yerevan Brandy Company will purchase 29 000 tons of grape paying 150 AMD for 1 kg.     Following the request of the grape growers and in continuation to the

Harut Sassounian. Pres. Trump has no Right to Give The Syrian Golan Heights to Israel
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-04-02 12:18:15

Ever since Trump became President of the United States he has ignored both U.S. and international laws.   A few months ago, National Security Adviser John Bolton surprisingly announced that if

UNDP supports the launch of Granatus Ventures’ new fund targeting SDG oriented tech ventures
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-01 17:41:51

    Yerevan, 01 April 2019 – Today UNDP in Armenia signed an agreement with Granatus Ventures to establish and manage the Granatus Tech4SDG Fund. The Fund, with a target size

International Support over Possible ISDS for Amulsar mine: AEF
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-04-01 09:48:04

  International organizations have contacted the Armenian Environmental Front (AEF) activist group and expressed their readiness to support us and the local communities in the struggle against possible investment arbitration

Ucom Offers Quality Wi-Fi with Wider Coverage and Wireless TV Service
  • Organizations
  • 2019-03-29 17:10:26

        Ucom offers high-quality Wi-Fi with wider coverage and wireless TV service when using 804 Mesh devices. When using the Premium Wi-Fi service via GigaCenter devices the subscribers can also

Leader of the year in CSR sphere: VivaCell-MTS General Manager become the laureate of the “Mercury” Award
  • Organizations
  • 2019-03-29 13:45:59

    VivaCell-MTS has been guided with a responsible model of management throughout 14 years since its foundation. For the employees of the Company Corporate Social Responsibility has always been a

Young, educated and unemployed .presenting three research reports on reasons behind youth unemployment
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-28 15:03:13

    Within the EU4Youth initiative, funded by the European Union, Save the Children International Armenian Representative Office and World Vision Armenia conducted three assessments of Armenia’s labour market. The findings

How does IDeA Foundation plan to make climate U-turn?
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-28 10:28:39

IDeA Foundation launches Climate Uturn — an ecological platform that will focus on reforestation, waste prevention, energy saving, environmental standards development.   A sustainable ecosystem is strategically important for the development

Pres. Trump has no Right to Give The Syrian Golan Heights to Israel.Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-03-27 18:52:24

Ever since Trump became President of the United States he has ignored both U.S. and international laws. A few months ago, National Security Adviser John Bolton surprisingly announced that if

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Flora and Fauna of the Ancient World”
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-27 16:55:28

    On March 27th, 2019, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Flora and Fauna of the Ancient World” has been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC in

Bako Sahakyan addressed a congratulatory message to Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales of Australia
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-26 16:05:16

On 26 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan addressed a congratulatory message to Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales of Australia. The message runs as follows:   “Respected Ms. Berejiklian,    On behalf

Two new postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Armenia-Portugal joint issue. 150th anniversary of Calouste Gulbenkian”
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-26 15:33:07

    On March 26th, 2019, two postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Armenia-Portugal joint issue. 150th anniversary of Calouste Gulbenkian” have been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC

Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting
  • Politics
  • 2019-03-25 16:29:59

On 25 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting.  While discussing questions on the agenda, the President gave appropriate instructions to the heads of concerned structures towards

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-25 13:57:36

On 25 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with the participation of the heads of the republic’s regional administrations to discuss issues related to the

Students from United World Colleges to Develop New Humanitarian Projects
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-25 10:57:55

  Aurora Humanitarian Project will provide UWC students with an opportunity to help address critical humanitarian issues.     Applications for the 2019 Aurora Humanitarian Project for UWC schools and colleges are now

Church Saves AGBU Center in Toronto In a Last Minute Financial Arrangement. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-03-25 10:06:44

This week’s article is about a major controversy in the Armenian community of Toronto, Canada, which has been fortunately resolved for now. On October 30, 2018, the AGBU Toronto Chapter

Organic training capacities strengthened in Tavush and Kotayk as the € 3.3 million European Union’s Organic Agriculture Support Initiative (OASI) project ends
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-22 19:03:34

On 22 March 2019 the results of the EUR 3.3 million project "Organic Agriculture Support Initiative (OASI)" funded by the European Union and co-funded and implemented by the Austrian

International Economic Conference will be held in Yerevan on April 1 and 2, 2019, supported by the European Union through EU-SMEDA project
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-22 16:23:04

The International Economic Conference “Modeling the economy and politics for the optimal development” will be held on April 1 and 2, 2019 in Yerevan, Armenia. The aim of the

The Voskevan kindergarten was put into operation by the solar water heating system
  • Social
  • 2019-03-22 15:53:09

Making the favorable climate conditions of Armenia serve to the best of the border communities of our country is a matter of importance. Partnering structures VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation

With millions of trees and hundreds of jobs established across Armenia, the organization celebrates its continued growth with series of events
  • Social
  • 2019-03-21 14:06:57

 In recognition of tomorrow’s International Day of Forests, Armenia Tree Project is proud to announce its plans to commemorate its 25th anniversary through 2019 and into 2020 with a