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Artsakh Union Calls on Members of the European Parliament to Immediately Visit Baku Amid Increasing Violence Against Armenian Hostages Held in Baku
  • Press release
  • 2025-11-27 11:46:12

  Artsakh Union has sent to the European Parliament its and its partners’ latest and most comprehensive report on the 23 Armenian hostages unlawfully held in Azerbaijan. The report was

2025 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Awarded to Dr. Jamal Eltaeb
  • Press release
  • 2025-11-07 20:10:25

  Head of Al Nao Hospital in Sudan recognized for sustaining critical medical care amid civil war and saving hundreds of lives   NEW YORK — November 6, 2025 — The Aurora

First “Armath” Engineering Makerspace Opens in Tbilisi
  • Press release
  • 2025-09-19 19:50:50

  Tbilisi, September 19, 2025.The first “Armath” Engineering Makerspace in Georgia’s capital city was inaugurated at Tbilisi School No. 104, joining the 11 labs already operating across the country.   The opening

«On the Continuity of the Indo-European Space»
  • Press release
  • 2025-09-19 11:17:04

  Global geopolitics is once again focusing on Syunik. Not long ago, all centers of power claimed that the issue of the South Caucasus, and in particular Syunik, was peripheral.

Ralph Yirikian Deliveres Lecture at the Leadership School
  • Press release
  • 2025-09-17 15:10:57

  Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, delivered a lecture to participants of the Leadership School’s 2025-2026 academic program.   Within the framework of the lecture titled “Leadership: Core Principles”, Mr. Yirikyan

The William Saroyan Foundation Announces "Saroyan Days" in Armenia A weeklong celebration honoring the iconic Armenian-American writer's life and legacy
  • Press release
  • 2025-09-04 10:40:17

  Yerevan, September 4, 2025:  This September, the William Saroyan Foundation will present Saroyan Days (September 5–11), a weeklong celebration showcasing rare works and fresh perspectives on the life and

Nikol Pashinyan’s Deceptive Promises On a Nonexistent Peace․ By Harut Sassounian
  • Press release
  • 2025-08-30 10:29:19

  On August 18, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a series of misleading, self-defeating statements about peace while addressing the nation.   Since his August 8 White House meeting, Pashinyan has falsely

Official Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize
  • Press release
  • 2025-08-08 13:33:07

    From: The Sargsyan and D. Gasparyan International Institute for Qualimetric Quantitative Assessment and Expertise of Genocide and Culturocide   To: The Norwegian Nobel Committee   Dear Members of the Nobel Committee,   The Sargsyan and D. Gasparyan

Hearings in Ruben Vardanyan’s Case to Continue in Baku: He and Other Armenian Prisoners Are Deprived of Any Opportunity to Prove Their Innocence
  • Press release
  • 2025-07-15 11:12:39

    The 26th session of the judicial farce against Ruben Vardanyan will continue today at the Baku Military Court.   Last week, Siranush Sahakyan, lawyer and representative of the interests of Armenian

Khachkar Studios to Invest $100 Million to Advance Judeo-Christian Faith
  • Press release
  • 2025-07-09 14:39:43

Khachkar Studios to Invest $100 Million to Advance Judeo-Christian Faith --- “Khachkar Studios makes one of the largest philanthropic investments in modern history to advance Judeo-Christian faith”---    Get educated with Briefing

Noyan Tapan: Khachkar Studios’ $100 Million Plan Sets Bold Metrics to Rebuild Armenian Christian Identity in the U.S.
  • Press release
  • 2025-07-09 14:39:24

What if churches could measure revival the way companies measure growth?  What if faith could be supported not only by tradition, but by structure, strategy, and accountability? That’s exactly

U.S. Embassy Celebrates American Independence Day
  • Press release
  • 2025-07-03 15:42:32

  The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan welcomed Armenian friends and partners to celebrate the 249th anniversary of the United States’ independence.  The festive occasion was inspired by the iconic American

Kapan International Music Festival to Take Place Third Time, Welcomes World-Class Artists and Debuts in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2025-06-17 19:35:45

    The Kapan International Music Festival (Kapan Fest) proudly announces its third annual edition, taking place from July 4 to 15, 2025 in the city of Kapan, located in Armenia’s

Armenia officially marks Fathers’ Day for the first time
  • Press release
  • 2025-06-17 19:27:47

 Armenia has officially celebrated Fathers’ Day for the first time, emphasizing the significant role fathers play in their children's lives.   The event was initiated by UNFPA in Armenia, in collaboration

A New Horizon for Legal Education: Yerevan Haybusak University and the University of Teramo Launch a Dual Degree Program
  • Press release
  • 2025-06-13 15:08:45

  Yerevan Haybusak University and Italy’s University of Teramo are launching a joint education program in law. This partnership aims to enhance the quality of legal education in Armenia by

We ask you to publish this material on your information resources and the media, and use it for day-to-day advocacy and educational activity as well
  • Press release
  • 2025-06-03 10:58:40

  1. The issue of compensation for the material losses suffered by the Armenian people during the First World War In 1919, according to the calculations of the Special Committee acting

«Modern threats and challenges directed against the settlement of the Armenian Question and political-legal, diplomatic-civilizational foundations and ways to overcome them (State of Armenia, Republic of Armenia and Western Armenia)»
  • Press release
  • 2025-05-28 10:22:38

Modern threats and challenges directed against the settlement of the Armenian Question  and political-legal, diplomatic-civilizational foundations and ways to overcome them   "It is enough for one people to become non-tritical, to be

Peace Corps Armenia Swears-in 18 American Peace Corps Volunteers Today
  • Press release
  • 2025-05-23 11:48:52

  Today, U.S. Charge d’Affaires David Allen, attended the Swearing-in Ceremony, and administered the Oath for the new A30 group of American Peace Corps Volunteers. This year Armenia will be

Memorial service will be held at the Saint Sarkis Church in Yerevan in remembrance of the victims of the Genocide of the Greeks in Ottoman Turkey.
  • Press release
  • 2025-05-14 10:20:59

  We would like to inform you that on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:40 AM, a memorial service will be held at the Saint Sarkis Church in Yerevan in

SPRING PR and PROFAL’s “You Are Precious” Campaign Won at the WCFA Davos Communications Awards
  • Press release
  • 2025-04-29 11:27:15

  This year, 57 applications from across the globe were submitted to the World Communications Forum Association’s (WCFA) Davos Communications Awards, held in Davos, Switzerland. The winning campaigns were selected

ANCA Condemns President Trump’s Failure to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2025-04-25 13:40:58

  The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply condemns President Donald Trump’s shameful retreat from American recognition and remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, as reflected in his refusal, under

Statement by Prime Minister’s Office, Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2025-03-18 11:58:55

  From 16 to 18 March this year, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan spread six reports about alleged ceasefire violations by the Armed Forces of the

The hunger strike was not just a protest, but an attempt to draw attention to the injustice of the trial: Ruben Vardanyan suspended his hunger strike
  • Press release
  • 2025-03-13 16:23:38

During a phone call relayed through his family, Ruben Vardanyan sent two audio messages from a Baku prison: he requested that one be published today and the other on

Foreign Minister's Commendation Honoring Mr. Serob Gabrielyan, Head of the Rescue Service of Lori Region, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2025-03-11 14:08:17

  Mr. Serob Gabrielyan, Head of the Rescue Service of Lori Region, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, was awarded in recognition of promotion of mutual understanding

Ucom's General Director Spoke about Personal Growth at the Armenian Businessman 2025 Event
  • Press release
  • 2025-03-05 16:25:22

    Ucom's General Director, Ralph Yirikian, spoke at the Armenian Businessman 2025 event, organized by the First Armenian Business School in celebration of Businessman’s Day.   During his speech, Ralph Yirikian discussed

Day of remembrance for victims of massacres organized in Azerbaijan SSR and protection of rights of Armenian refugees
  • Press release
  • 2025-02-28 11:41:05

  On February 27-29, 1988, events took place in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait that will forever be remembered as a crime against humanity.   A crime that has a precise legal

Civil societies in EaP countries are continuing to struggle
  • Press release
  • 2025-01-29 11:05:44

  Dear CORLEAP members and guests of the 13th CORLEAP Annual Meeting! Thank you for inviting me to be present in the meeting.   Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum is ready for

At the invitation of the NA President Alen Simonyan the delegations of the Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Parliaments of Nordic-Baltic Eight regional cooperation format countries arrived in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2025-01-23 10:30:40

  The President of the Riigikogu of Estonia Lauri Hussar, the Speaker of the Saeima of Latvia Daiga Mierina, the Speaker of the Eduskunta of Finland Jussi Halla-Aho, the President

Trial as Punishment for the Right to Self-Determination
  • Press release
  • 2025-01-22 14:50:33

  Last week, footage from the courtroom in Baku reignited public memory and sparked intense discussion about prisoners, detainees, and the hostage-taking of Artsakh’s leadership. Meanwhile, for over a year

Letter to the Federal Council and the Swiss Federal Assembly from the public of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
  • Press release
  • 2024-12-17 15:33:35

  December, 17, 2024   We address you as people who were forced to leave their homes and thousand-year-old homeland. On behalf of thousands of Karabakh Armenians, we request the creation of

Ucom and SunChild NGO Install a Solar Plant in Alaverdi Kindergarten
  • Press release
  • 2024-12-17 12:37:27

  The last stop in the 2024 cooperation between SunChild NGO and Ucom is Alaverdi. A solar plant has been installed on the roof of a kindergarten in the city’s

Legal Team for Armenian Humanitarian and Political Prisoner Condemns Azerbaijan’s New Spurious Charges Threatening Life Imprisonment
  • Press release
  • 2024-12-16 14:27:24

  December 16, 2024 - In an unprecedented escalation of its ongoing crackdown on dissent, Azerbaijan prosecutors have unveiled a new and enormous array of some 45 potential charges against

Message from the Human Rights Defender, Anahit Manasyan, on the Occasion of the International Human Rights Day
  • Press release
  • 2024-12-10 11:39:41

  Dear Compatriots,     Beloved Colleagues,   I congratulate all of us on the occasion of the Human Rights Day.     Today, December 10, the world celebrates the International Human Rights Day, which is based on

JOINT LETTER FROM ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PEOPLE FROM ARTSAKH
  • Press release
  • 2024-12-05 14:17:45

  To His Excellency Mr. António Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations December 05, 2024   Dear Mr. Gutteres,   The undersigned non-governmental organizations, representing the people displaced by the 2020 war against the people of

“SER ARTSAKH” Initiative by Anna Astvatsaturian Foundation Concludes and Transitions to a New Format
  • Сharity
  • 2024-11-21 15:06:20

  To honor and support the heroic, inspiring, and resilient people of Artsakh: Driven with this mission Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte, together with the Anna Astvatsaturian Foundation, launched the” Ser Artsakh”

AGBU 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY MARKS A SEASON OF TRANSITION, TRIBUTE, AND TOGETHERNESS
  • Press release
  • 2024-11-01 11:02:02

  For over 875 AGBU members, friends and guests from 22 countries, the 93rd General Assembly (GA) weekend in New York stood out as one of the most memorable and

16th ReA International Animation Films and Comics Art Festival of Yerevan concludes
  • Social
  • 2024-10-30 13:32:46

From October 20-26, Yerevan became infused with the spirit of animation.With well-known directors, animation experts, four days of educational programs, new opportunities and accomplishments, and evenings packed with film

DFC Announces $50 Million in Financing for Acba bank to Provide Support to Small Businesses in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2024-10-24 12:58:34

  YEREVAN, ARMENIA – The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation yesterday announced a commitment for a $50 million loan to Acba bank aimed at expanding financing for small businesses in

Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Readout
  • Press release
  • 2024-10-23 10:42:52

  state.gov.  The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:   Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.  The Secretary underscored the need

SKY express to start operating flights on the route Athens-Yerevan – Athens
  • Press release
  • 2024-10-15 13:15:13

  From 6 November 2024 Greek airline SKY express will start operating flights on the route Athens-Yerevan-Athens. Flights will be operated three times a week: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.     “Armenia”

The Investor Tour, held for the first time in Armenia as part of WCIT2024/DigiTec, achieved great success
  • Press release
  • 2024-10-14 14:15:37

  Yerevan, Armenia - October 14, 2024. For the first time in Armenia, the Investor Tour was held as part of the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT2024/DigiTec). 35

General Director of Ucom Participated in the Annual Conference of the Institute of Internal Auditors Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2024-10-07 15:16:42

  Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, participated in the conference titled “Governance, Risks, Control: Promoting Cooperation” as a panel speaker.   The conference was organized by the Institute of Internal Auditors

Ruben Vardanyan and Other Armenian Leaders Mark One Year as Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2024-09-27 11:40:47

  The Armenian leaders remain in illegal detention despite mounting international pressure for their release before Azerbaijan hosts COP29 in November   Today marks the first anniversary of the arbitrary arrest by

Health Fund for Children of Armenia Provides 40 Million Drams for Children from Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2024-09-23 13:32:39

  The Health Fund for Children of Armenia (HFC), in partnership with the Armenian Relief Fund, ACBA Bank, and the Armenian Evangelistic Association, has successfully raised around 40 million drams

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative to Participate in the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City
  • Press release
  • 2024-09-20 11:40:56

  A delegation of Aurora Humanitarians, Board Members, Selection Committee, and Leaders will contribute to conversations shaping the future of our world.   Yerevan, September 20, 2024 – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative

One Year after Azerbaijan’s Invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh, Victims Beglaryan and Stepanyan File Complaint to ICC Prosecutor for Crimes against Humanity
  • Press release
  • 2024-09-19 15:43:05

  Paris - The Hague, A year after Azerbaijan attacked the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh and forced the displacement of almost its entire population of over 100,000, a complaint for crimes

Statement on the First Anniversary of the Forced Displacement of the People of Nagorno-Karabakh
  • Press release
  • 2024-09-19 13:29:00

  Today marks one year since the forced displacement of over 100,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh—driven from their ancestral lands by ethnic cleansing and genocide perpetrated by Azerbaijan. On this somber

Ucom and SunChild NGO have installed a following solar power plant in Chakaten settlement
  • Press release
  • 2024-09-17 12:52:09

  This time, Ucom and SunChild NGO introduced their cooperative project in Chakaten settlement of Kapan community, Syunik region.   A solar plant with an installed capacity of 9.28 kWh has been

Ucom and Impact Hub Yerevan Launch the Ucom Fellowship Incubation Program
  • Press release
  • 2024-09-13 12:43:32

  Ucom and Impact Hub Yerevan launched the highly anticipated Ucom Incubation Fellowship Program, a transformative initiative designed to empower Armenia's next generation of entrepreneurs. This program offers promising early-stage

United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for Ukraine
  • Press release
  • 2024-09-07 12:08:41

  The United States is providing a new $250 million package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to our Ukrainian partners as they defend against Russia’s ongoing attacks.   This additional assistance,