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Another Birthright Armenia Participant Experiences a Change in Life’s Path
  • Press release
  • 2013-03-11 16:35:41

  Yerevan, Armenia – While working for the past five years at ING and Prudential companies in their finance departments, Paul Vartan Sookiasian wasn’t quite sure when if ever he

“Lithuania and Armenia: a look to the recent past” dedicated to the 25 anniversary of the democratic movements in Armenia and Lithuania and the National liberation struggle of the Armenians of Artsakh took place in Seimas, Parliament of Lithuania
  • Press release
  • 2013-02-27 15:00:37

  On February 26 a conference titled “Lithuania and Armenia: a look to the recent past” dedicated to the 25 anniversary of the democratic movements in Armenia and Lithuania and

Cooperation memorandum between International Scientific-Educational Center of NAS RA, MPI Union and “GXP” Centre of Excellence
  • Press release
  • 2013-02-26 18:02:23

On December 25, 2012 a cooperation memorandum was signed between the representatives of International Scientific-Educational Center of NAS RA, Medicine Producers and Importers Union of Armenia and "GXP" Centre

Bako Sahakyan received a group of philanthropists from the Russian Federation born in the village of Vaghuhas
  • Press release
  • 2013-02-13 17:48:48

  On 13 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of philanthropists from the Russian Federation born in the village of Vaghuhas. The Head of the State expressed gratitude

Bako Sahakyan partook at the demonstration held in connection with the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh National-Liberation Movement at the Renaissance Square of the capital Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2013-02-13 14:55:47

On 13 February President Bako Sahakyan partook at the demonstration held in connection with the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh National-Liberation Movement at the Renaissance Square of the capital

Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the Police board summarizing the results of the 2012 operative activities
  • Press release
  • 2013-02-05 17:21:26

On 4 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the Police board summarizing the results of the 2012 operative activities. Head of the Police Robert

Zvartnots-Best CIS Airport
  • Press release
  • 2013-01-31 12:14:22

    On January 30 during the 2nd Annual Emerging Airports Conference and Exhibition held in Dubai the results of votes for over 20 nominations were announced. The nominations were different

PUBLIC DEFENSE OF A THESIS AT THE INSS, MOD, RA
  • Press release
  • 2013-01-31 11:55:42

  On January 30, 2013, the Session of the Higher Certification Commission’s Doctoral Degrees Conferral Chamber 056 “Political science and international relations” at Drastamat Kanayan Institute for National Strategic Studies,

Oleg Raspopov, Vice President and Head of Business Unit MTS Foreign Subsidiaries in MTS Group resigned from his position
  • Press release
  • 2013-01-31 11:41:44

  Mr. Oleg Raspopov, the Vice President and Head of Business Unit MTS Foreign Subsidiaries, resigned from his position recently. He has been working in this position since January 2008.    Oleg

Ahead of February elections, OSCE, EU train law enforcement officials on election fraud investigation
  • Press release
  • 2013-01-16 17:10:03

YEREVAN, 16 January 2013 – A three-day OSCE-supported workshop for Armenian law enforcement officials dealing with investigation and prosecution of election fraud and corruption started today in Yerevan. The event

Bako Sahakyan received representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Party Bureau Hrant Margaryan
  • Press release
  • 2013-01-16 16:32:48

  On 16 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Party Bureau Hrant Margaryan. Issues related to the internal and foreign policy

Freedom House recognized NKR as a “partly free” country
  • Press release
  • 2013-01-15 16:32:44

The non-governmental organization Freedom House, which conducts research on the current state of political rights and civil liberties, published its annual report of 2013, according to which Nagorny Karabakh

Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS announces the number of SMS messages and calls on its network on December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2013
  • Press release
  • 2013-01-14 16:00:43

VivaCell-MTS’ network handled 3,617,584 SMS messages on December 31, the New Years Eve before midnight, with a further 2,773,136 on January 1, 2013. At the same time, 18,962,779 calls

Orange Armenia head office is now at Yerevan Plaza
  • Press release
  • 2013-01-08 16:13:24

  Orange Armenia head office has moved to a new address and is now located at Yerevan Plaza Business Center, 9, Grigor Loussavorich str.                      Press contact:   Lilith Martirosyan PR manager tel:  + 377 95

Bako Sahakyan signed a law “On the 2013 State Budget of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-28 12:43:07

  On 28 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a law “On the 2013 State Budget of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic". On the same day the Head of the State signed also

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Defense Army's Military Council convoked to sum up the activities of the army in 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-25 13:25:54

  On 25 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Defense Army's Military Council convoked to sum up the activities of the army

Bako Sahakyan visited Artsakh Republic Control Chamber and had a meeting with the staff of the structure
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-24 15:30:41

On 24 December President Bako Sahakyan visited Artsakh Republic Control Chamber and had a meeting with the staff of the structure.  Issues related to the activities carried out in 2012

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Servicemen
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-20 13:38:34

  Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan  in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Servicemen   Dear servicemen and veterans of the National Security Service,   On behalf of Artsakh

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Vrezh Zhamharyan lawyer member of the commission of ethics under the Attorney General of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-18 11:53:27

On 18 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Vrezh Zhamharyan lawyer member of the commission of ethics under the Attorney General of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic.    CENTRAL

Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia Against hate speech online
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-18 10:45:30

The Federation of Youth Cubs of Armenia has already summed up two-day seminar “Combating hate speech online” organized on national level. The program was organized with the support of

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on forming state commission on organizing the celebrations dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the national liberation struggle of Artsakh people, Karabagh movemen
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-17 17:27:20

On 17 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on forming state commission on organizing the celebrations dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the national liberation struggle of Artsakh

Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the National Commission on Television and Radio of the Republic of Armenia Grigory Amalyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-14 13:31:19

  On 14 December President Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the National Commission on Television and Radio of the Republic of Armenia Grigory Amalyan. Issues related to the development of TV

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan Dedicated to the Day of NKR State Independence Referendum and Constitution
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-10 10:42:17

  Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President  Bako Sahakyan Dedicated to the  Day of NKR State Independence Referendum and Constitution   Dear compatriots,   On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself I congratulate

On 4 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with mayors of regional centers and capital Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-04 16:20:05

On 4 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with mayors of regional centers and capital Stepanakert. A range of issues related to ensuring the normal vital

EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-03 11:05:01

  28-29 November 2012   Brussels   Final Statement and Recommendations pursuant to Article 83 of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement   Under the co-chairmanship of Mr Milan CABRNOCH (European Conservatives and Reformists Group) and Mr. Samvel

First Results of FAO-supported Afforestation and Reforestation Project in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-12-01 16:25:15

 Within the framework of the technical cooperation project “Afforestation and Reforestation in the Republic of Armenia” implemented in cooperation with the “Hayantar” State Non Commercial Organization of the Ministry

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree conferring the rank of the third degree justice state adviser to the NKR deputy attorney-general, first degree justice adviser Sergey Stepanyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-11-26 16:09:01

  On 26 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree conferring the rank of the third degree justice state adviser to the NKR deputy attorney-general, first degree justice adviser Sergey

OSCE, EU enhance Armenian journalists’ skills to cover elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-11-21 15:41:48

  TSAKHKADZOR, Armenia, 21 November 2012 –– The role of the media in elections, the importance of impartial and quality reporting on elections and the techniques to directly involve voters

Event honoring Armenian national hero, Monte Melkonian, to take place on December 7, 2012, at the Glendale Public Library Auditorium
  • Press release
  • 2012-11-20 10:35:28

Los Angeles, CA – A program celebrating the life and legacy of famed Armenian commander Monte Melkonian will be taking place on Friday, December 7, 2012, on the occasion

Database for Digital Resources website is launched
  • Press release
  • 2012-11-19 18:07:10

Database for Digital Resources website is launched November 16, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces hosting the presentation of the database for Digital Resources

Heffern Sees Continued US Push for Protocols
  • Press release
  • 2012-11-09 09:05:16

45th USA presidential elections have been really interesting, ideological campaigning, said USA extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern when answering to journalists' questions on November 7. "I

U.S. Election Day Breakfast
  • Press release
  • 2012-11-07 11:34:14

Yerevan, Armenia – On the morning of November 7, a diverse audience of students, civil society representatives, educators, government officials, and members of the press joined Ambassador Heffern

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY BOARD MEMBER ANNIE TOTAH CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE ON KEY ISSUES
  • Press release
  • 2012-11-05 23:40:04

Washington, DC - In meetings with Members of Congress throughout the year, Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Board Member Annie Totah continues to press key issues, reported the

Within the framework of World Travel Market International Tourism Exhibition in London, the "Silk Road Challenge" bloggers international competition has started
  • Press release
  • 2012-11-05 13:34:33

Within the framework of World Travel Market International Tourism Exhibition in London, the "Silk Road Challenge" bloggers international competition has started. Armenia, represented by the National Competitiveness Foundation

EducationUSA Fair will take place on Thursday ,November 1
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-31 13:08:16

EducationUSA Fair will take place on Thursday , November 1 from 16:00 to 18:00 at the Congress Hotel Ball Room (Italy Street 1). This fair is organized

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Karen Gharayan head of the NKR Court of Appeal terminating his authorities as the judge of NKR Supreme Court
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-31 12:45:06

On 31 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Karen Gharayan head of the NKR Court of Appeal terminating his authorities as the judge of NKR

Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies and businessmen from Switzerland
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-25 12:29:27

On 25 October President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies and businessmen from Switzerland. Issues related to the development of Artsakh-Switzerland relations and the implementation

SWEDISH – ARMENIAN CONTACT SEMINAR
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-22 18:17:48

On 25-26 October 2012 Yerevan State University will host Swedish-Armenian Contact Seminar, which aims to create a platform for cooperation between Swedish and Armenian universities through EU Tempus

A seminar to facilitate policy dialogue on Migration between Armenia and the EU
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-19 15:54:16

On 22 October a two-day high-level seminar will start in Brussels to facilitate the policy dialogue between Armenia and the EU on migration cooperation. The event aims at

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-18 13:49:30

On 18 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on issues related to the 2012 state budget performance and the formation of the

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with 6 Armenian travel agencies, will represent Armenia at TTG INCONTRI annual world travel exhibition which will take place in Rimini, Italy from October 18th -20th
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-18 00:15:24

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with 6 Armenian travel agencies, will represent Armenia at TTG INCONTRI annual world travel exhibition which will take place in

Bako Sahakyan received heads of several Armenian and international organizations specializing in information technologies
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-16 16:39:41

On 16 October President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received heads of several Armenian and international organizations specializing in information technologies led by the director of Incubator Foundation

STUDENT TRADE FAIR IN ETCHMIATZIN
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-15 15:47:30

On October 18, Junior Achievement of Armenia and the Mayor’s office of Etmitazin will hold a students’ trade fair at the vicinity of the Etmiatzin City Hall from

Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union Perch Sedrakyan as well as director of the AGBU Armenian Representation Ashot Ghazarian
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-15 11:16:26

On 15 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union Perch Sedrakyan as well as director of the AGBU Armenian Representation Ashot

Smithsonian seminar on International Museum Capacity-Building organized by the U.S. Embassy in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-11 16:15:51

Yerevan, Armenia - On October 11, the U.S. Embassy hosted a Smithsonian seminar on International Museum Capacity-Building. The guest speaker was Dr. Paul Taylor, Director of Asian

The Response of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic circulated to the UN General Assembly and Security Council
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-10 21:22:51

The response of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic has been circulated to the UN General Assembly and Security Council with regard to the

Several Orange families to spend upcoming New Year holidays in Paris
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-10 15:00:25

Orange customers are given the exclusive opportunity to spend upcoming New Year holidays with their family in Paris – dream city of France. To benefit from this opportunity, the

Bako Sahakyan met head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces colonel-general Yuri Khachaturov
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-08 14:13:57

On 8 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces colonel-general Yuri Khachaturov. Issues related

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Felix Khachatryan NKR deputy foreign minister
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-05 16:36:43

On 5 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Felix Khachatryan NKR deputy foreign minister. CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC PRESIDENT

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan dedicated to the Teacher's Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-05 11:08:41

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan dedicated to the Teacher's Day Dear teachers, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you on

VivaCell-MTS is the General Sponsor of the Seventh Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-05 10:50:06

A subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the final stage of the Seventh Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia took place at the Synopsys Armenia Education Department (SAED),

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Karen Yesayan advisor to the President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic - Nagorno Karabagh Republic President's representative at large
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-04 17:19:38

On 4 October President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Karen Yesayan advisor to the President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic - Nagorno Karabagh

A CALL TO AMBITION
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-02 16:22:16

Each year at this time, leaders gather at United Nations Headquarters in New York to assess the state of the world. This year, I used the occasion to

Բակո Սահակյանն ընդունել է Հայաստանի Հանրապետության Կենտրոնական բանկի նախագահ Արթուր Ջավադյանին
  • Press release
  • 2012-10-01 17:28:00

On 30 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received chairman of Armenia’s Central Bank Arthur Javadyan. After the tete-a-tete meeting the talks were held in an enlarged

“UN for You” Month in Armenia: 20th Anniversary of UN Presence in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-28 17:03:10

Yerevan, 28 September 2012 - The United Nations in Armenia together with its strategic partners - government officials, representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organizations, private sector, civil

Bako Sahakyan met delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of mayor Taron Margaryan
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-28 16:39:43

On 28 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of mayor Taron Margaryan. Issues related to further deepening ties between

Armenians participate in U.S. Demining Training Program
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-27 17:40:01

Yerevan, Armenia - On September 27, Major General Lee Tafanelli of the Kansas National Guard and Deputy Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan observed 22 Armenian military and civilian members

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously NKR Defence Army machine-gunner, private Vaghinak Baghdasaryan for bravery shown during the defense of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic state border with the “For Service in Battle” medal
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-27 13:09:51

On 26 September President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously NKR Defence Army machine-gunner, private Vaghinak Baghdasaryan for bravery shown during the defense of the Nagorno

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired the first meeting of the newly formed NKR Government
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-27 12:43:47

On 27 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired the first meeting of the newly formed NKR Government. Touching upon the work carried out by the former Cabinet the

Control of Hypertension: A Major Public Health Challenge for Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-25 14:14:48

For Immediate Release September 26, 2012 Contact: Diana Manukyan (Diana@aua.am)

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Vassily Atajanyan adviser to the NKR President, permanent representative of the President in the NKR National Assembl
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-25 12:37:04

On 25 September President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Vassily Atajanyan adviser to the NKR President, permanent representative of the President in the NKR National

Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with some members of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Central Executive Board
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-25 12:08:07

On 24 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with some members of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Central Executive Board, led by chairwoman Vicky Marashlyan. A

THE UN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL DECIDED TO TAKE NOTE ACRPC QUADRENNIAL REPORT
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-25 11:16:29

The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at its Substantive Session on July 23, 2012, decided to take note of the quadrennial report 2007-2010 submitted by the Armenian

Bako Sahakyan received executive director of “Louding” company Armen Shahazizyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-24 18:13:51

On 24 September President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received executive director of “Louding” company Armen Shahazizyan. At the beginning of the meeting President Bako Sahakyan handed in the

The JATA authorities responded promptly and the Azeri materials were removed from the exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-24 12:46:12

During the period of September 20th and 23rd at JATA International Tourism Forum, taking place in Tokyo, the Azerbaijani delegation attempted to distribute a large amount of materials

Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-23 14:21:18

On 23 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan. Issues related to army building cooperation between the two

Bako Sahakyan introduced to the staff the newly appointed minister Karen Mirzoyan.
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-22 14:53:08

On 22 September President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the NKR ministry of foreign affairs and introduced to the staff the newly appointed minister Karen Mirzoyan. The Head of

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing members of the state government
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-22 14:51:35

On 22 September President Bako Sahakyan, guided by Paragraph 4 of Article 68 of the NKR Constitution signed a decree on appointing members of the state government. The decree established

President Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia accompanied by high-ranking officials of the two Armenia states visited the Erablour Pantheon
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-21 11:16:57

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

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia will participate at the “JATA” International Tourism Forum in Tokyo, Japan
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-20 14:22:28

On September 20-23, the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia will participate at the “JATA” International Tourism Forum in Tokyo, Japan. The exhibition, organized by Japanese Association of Tourist Agents,

Artsakh Republic official delegation headed by President Bako Sahakyan left for Yerevan to partake in the festive events dedicated to the 21st anniversary of Armenia’s Independence
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-20 12:14:21

On 20 September Artsakh Republic official delegation headed by President Bako Sahakyan left for Yerevan to partake in the festive events dedicated to the 21st anniversary of Armenia’s

Press Release
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-19 17:52:57

During the period of September 17th and the night of September 18th, the Armenia and Artsakh booth at the Top Resa 2012 International Travel Market suffered damage which

Bako Sahakyan signed a law on making changes to the NKR law “On the structure of the NKR Cabinet of Ministers”
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-19 16:37:38

On 19 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a law on making changes to the NKR law “On the structure of the NKR Cabinet of Ministers”. CENTRAL

American University of Armenia Launches Special Program for Syrian-Armenian Students
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-18 12:19:45

Yerevan, Armenia – In response to the on-going crisis in Syria and the many Syrian-Armenians who have been displaced, the American University of Armenia (AUA) has developed a program

Bako Sahakyan received the participants of the conference “Man and the Space” professor of the Institute of Astrophysics of Canary Islands and European Northern Observatory Gagik Israelyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-17 13:13:43

On 16 September President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the participants of the conference “Man and the Space” professor of the Institute of Astrophysics of Canary Islands and

PENSION CONFERENCE WRAPS UP RESULTS OF THE USAID PENSION REFORM PROJECT
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-14 16:42:46

Yerevan, Armenia – The USAID-funded Pension and Labor Market Reform (PALM) project summed up its three-year activity and shared the recent progress of Armenia’s pension reform during the

Tour in Armenia of the Italian “Folk Group Valle di Comino-Atina”
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-13 17:10:33

The Italian Embassy wishes to inform that on Friday, September 14, 2012 in the premises of the Italian Embassy (Italy Street, 5) a special presentation of the Italian

Minister Nalbandian received Philippe Lefort, the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-12 10:47:10

On September 11 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Philippe Lefort, the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. In the course of

The Armenian Secret Army's (ASALA)REFUTATION
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-11 19:53:59

We categorically deny the misinformation spread by the Azerbaijani authorities that our organization has sent threatening letters to their embassy in Budapest. As an organization, the Armenian Secret

The meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Luxembourg
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-11 16:08:00

Today a meeting took place between the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Jean Asselborn, the Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister who arrived in Yerevan

President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the speaker of the NKR National Assembly and members of political forces represented in the parliament
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-11 15:42:00

On 11 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the speaker of the NKR National Assembly and members of political forces represented in the

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the resignation of cabinet of ministers
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-08 13:12:02

On 7 September, guided by the Articles 106 and 107 of the NKR Constitution, President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the resignation of cabinet of ministers. According to

Bako Sahakyan together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan partook at the solemn ceremony of re-opening the basic school named after Khachatour Abovyan in the town of Shoushi
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-08 13:09:23

On 8 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan partook at the solemn ceremony of re-opening the basic school named

Armenian Youth Federation’s Call for Justice
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-07 16:16:54

On February 19, 2004 Lieutenant Gurgen Margaryan of the Armenian Armed Forces was violently hacked to death in a racially motivated murder by fellow student, Ramil Safarov, a

CJSC “SCR” Security Service Passed the Standards for Physical Fitness
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-06 10:12:19

On September 5 Security Service of "South Caucasus Railway" passed the standards on physical training. All workers not on duty both in Yerevan and in the departments

Bako Sahakayan received founder of ''Louding'' company Arthur Varjapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-05 12:43:36

On 5 September President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakayan received the entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of ''Louding'' company Arthur Varjapetyan. The Head of State expressed his gratitude to the

President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding medals and honorary titles of the NKR
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-04 18:11:36

In connection with the 21st anniversary of the Artsakh Republic proclamation President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding medals and honorary titles of the NKR. For personal bravery

Armenian Community of Georgia Protest against the extradition of Safarov
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-01 22:43:45

On 1 September 2012 the “Hayartun” Cultural Centre at the Diocese of Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Holy Church in Georgia and other organizations of the Armenian community of Georgia

Congratulatory address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of the Artsakh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-01 21:16:52

Congratulatory address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of the Artsakh Republic Dear compatriots, On behalf of the authorities of the Artsakh Republic and myself

On 1 September a solemn ceremony of awarding in connection with the 21st anniversary of the Artsakh Republic took place at the President’s Residence
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-01 19:50:54

On 1 September a solemn ceremony of awarding in connection with the 21st anniversary of the Artsakh Republic took place at the President’s Residence. President Sahakyan noted in

New terms for “Hot Nights” tariff plan subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2012-09-01 12:57:32

September 1, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that the new subscribers of the “Hot Nights” prepaid tariff plan can

New EU Twinning Project
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-30 17:15:51

Support the State Migration Service for Strengthening of Migration Management in Armenia On 6 September, 2012 the European Union Delegation to Armenia and the State Migration Service of the RA

Contest: Radio and Video Reporting on Women’s Issues
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-30 15:25:59

The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is launching a radio and video reporting contest for stories related to women's issues in Armenia. The aim of

VivaCell-MTS’ new-generation service center opened in Jermuk significantly enhancing VivaCell-MTS subscribers’ ability to access company’s products and services
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-29 17:48:43

Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator has the widest network of Service Centers in Armenia comprising 97 service centers, August 29, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems

European Commission allocates new funding for judicial reform and economic integration in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-29 17:40:22

Brussels, 28 August 2012 – The European Commission adopted the Annual Action Programme 2012 for Armenia in the framework of the Eastern Partnership, accelerating justice reform and preparing

Francis Gelibter appointed new Chief Executive Officer of Orange Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-29 15:45:58

Today, Orange Armenia announced the appointment of Francis Gelibter as Chief Executive Officer of the company, following the departure of Bruno Duthoit, the founding CEO, who has led

Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandian received the Italian Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-28 12:00:19

On August 27 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the Italian delegation led by Marta Dassù, the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Welcoming the guest,

NORMAN MILLER OPENS DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY TO A NEW GENERATION OF ARMENIAN ENGINEERS
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-27 16:52:17

New York, NY— The late Norman Miller, born Norair Deirmengian on the eve of the Armenian genocide, was a master of doors. Early in his career, he developed the

CJSC "SCR" Student Team Returns from the Olympic Construction in Sochi
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-24 12:27:28

Student team participants representing Armenia at the Olympic construction in Sochi returned to Yerevan on August 22. The construction team which left for Sochi on June 27. It consisted

Addressee of the 50,000th international call of the previous week to travel to Ukraine
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-08 14:59:56

Today Orange revealed the name of the lucky customer having received the 50,000th international call for the period of July 30th to August 5th. She is Sofya Sarukhanyan from

Swearing-In Ceremony for New Peace Corps Armenia Volunteers
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-07 13:31:54

YEREVAN, ARMENIA: On August 7, the U.S. Charge d’Affaires Bruce Donahue swore-in 42 new Peace Corps Volunteers, who will depart to communities across Armenia to serve for two

When travelling in Russia Orange customers can make payments through 70,000 points of InterExpress payment system
  • Press release
  • 2012-08-01 18:44:55

Today Orange Armenia announced its partnership with the Russian Intercoopbank. Thanks to this partnership Orange customers can make instant payments for mobile telephony and internet services through up to

Big sporting events key to attracting investment, say emerging economies
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-30 14:23:55

Businesses in emerging markets most value the ability of big sporting events to attract investment to their economies, whilst counterparts in developed economies view them as less important, according

NAI Shoushi centre summer camp "Aram Manoukian" is over!
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-25 14:01:26

On July 22, the 8th annual child's summer camp at NAI Shoushi centre 'Aram Manoukian' was closed. Since 2004 Aida and Haytoug Shamlian, the armenian volunteers from Canada,

Bako Sahakayan received a group of Armenian students studying abroad with the assistance of the "Luys" fund
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-24 20:20:32

On 24 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakayan received a group of Armenian students studying abroad with the assistance of the "Luys" fund. The Head of the State noted

Address of the Artsakh Republic reelected President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the 19 July Presidential elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-23 17:05:57

Address of the Artsakh Republic reelected President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the 19 July Presidential elections. Dear compatriots, The 5th Presidential elections in the Nagorno Karabagh Republic

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia received the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-21 14:38:34

On July 17, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches. Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian mentioned that the

Bako Sahakyan received primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-21 14:10:43

On 21 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan. Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan congratulated Bako Sahakyan

EU-Armenia: challenges and opportunities in the negotiations process towards a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-20 18:34:58

On 20 July 2012, the EU Advisory Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, organised a seminar focused on challenges and opportunities of the EUArmenia negotiations process on a

The Newly appointed ambassador presented the copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-20 09:42:03

On July 18 the Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Reiner Morell, the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany to Armenia, on the occasion of presenting the copies of his

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora received Armenian diaspora journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-20 09:33:14

Today Foreign Relations Minister Edward Nalbandian and the Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received a group of Armenian journalists from the Diaspora who participate in the “Spyurk” summer

The meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Georgia
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-20 09:32:17

On July 14 the Armenian Foreign Minister met with Grigol Vashadze, the Foreign Minister of Georgia, who arrived to Yerevan on a working visit. Minister Nalbandian, welcoming his

Foreign Minister Nalbandian received Canadian Members of Parliament
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-20 09:31:27

On July 17, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Alexander Bulris and Jim Karygiannis, members of the House of Commons of Canada, vice presidents of Canada-Armenia parliamentary friendship

NKR CEC Chairman Rashid Petrosyan published a report on the progress of the NKR presidential election 2012 as of 17:00 a.m
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-19 18:14:54

Thursday, July 19, at 18:00 p.m. NKR CEC Chairman Rashid Petrosyan published a report on the progress of the NKR presidential election 2012 as of 17:00 a.m. Below

Bako Sahakyan received famous philanthropist Levon Hairapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-16 15:35:31

On 16 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received famous philanthropist Levon Hairapetyan. Issues related to the implementation of various investment projects in Artsakh were discussed during the meeting. Bako

Orange partnership with UEFA EURO 2012tm successfully brings Europe’s top football tournament to more fans than ever before
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-14 15:53:31

UEFA EURO 2012tm has come to a close and more fans than ever before have been able to enjoy the tournament with the help of Orange. Through

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Hakob Ghahramanyan chairman of the NKR State Commission on regulating public services and economic competition
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-12 14:52:42

On 12 July President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Hakob Ghahramanyan chairman of the NKR State Commission on regulating public services and economic competition with 5 year

Bako Sahakyan received head of the Armenian State Revenue Committee Gagik Khachatryan
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-11 20:07:46

On 11 July President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received head of the Armenian State Revenue Committee Gagik Khachatryan. Issues related to cooperation between the two Armenian states

1268 Brusov alumni got a diploma
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-11 17:36:27

On July 10 at ?Aram Khachatryan? concert hall there was held the diploma giving ceremony of Yerevan State Linguistic University 2011-2012 year alumni-bachelors and alumni-magisters. The ceremony was

Bako Sahakyan met co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group Robert Bradtke (USA), Igor Popov (Russian Federation) and Jacques Faure (France)
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-11 17:26:23

On 11 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group Robert Bradtke (USA), Igor Popov (Russian Federation) and Jacques Faure (France). President Sahakyan

Addressee of the 50,000th international call of the previous week to travel to Russia
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-11 16:07:49

Yerevan, 11 July, 2012 Today was revealed the name of the lucky customer having received the 50,000th international call for the period of July 2-8. She is Anna

The Armenian Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Education and Science participated in the first Eastern Partnership summit of the European People's Party
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-11 15:32:44

On July 10 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan participated in the first Eastern Partnership summit of the

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s Montreal affiliate continues to sponsor major renovations at Abovyan Maternity Hospital
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-04 19:36:11

The Montreal affiliate of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund continues to support extensive renovations at the Abovyan Maternity Hospital, in Armenia’s Kotayk Region. The project is sponsored by benefactors

NASDAQ OMX Armenia host the 1st Armenian-Georgian Financial Markets Forum in Dilijan, Armenia The 1st Armenian-Georgian Financial Markets Forum held in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-07-03 10:28:38

YEREVAN, July 2, 2012 – On June 29, 2012 NASDAQ OMX Armenia host the 1st Armenian-Georgian Financial Markets Forum in Dilijan, Armenia. The Forum attracted 57 officials from over

Change of tariffs for calls to Russia
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-29 17:38:40

June 29, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that due to increase of international calls costs, the price of call to Russia

Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn events dedicated to the 19th anniversary Martakert’s liberation
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-28 13:17:09

On June 28 President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn events dedicated to the 19th anniversary Martakert’s liberation. The Head of State qualified the liberation

Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences, academician Radik Martirosyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-28 12:03:43

On June 28 President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences, academician Radik Martirosyan. A wide range of issues concerning the

UN Office in Armenia Marks International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-27 17:32:11

Yerevan, 27 June 2012 – An art exhibition which promotes healthy life style, human rights and sustainable development and is dedicated to the International Day against Drug Abuse

ARDSHININVESTBANK AND THE BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK HAVE SIGNED A USD 8 MILLION LOAN AGREEMENT
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-25 16:40:42

Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, June 24, 2012 Ardshininvestbank and Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) signed a loan agreement today aiming at provision ofadditional resources for mortgage lending

MONITORING
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-20 10:51:52

On June 20, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the line of contact

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the General Department of Civil Aviation under the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers led by head of the structure Artyom Movsesyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-19 15:12:27

On 18 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the General Department of Civil Aviation under the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers led by head

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which colonel Masis Mikhaelyan was appointed deputy commander, chief of the rear of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-16 11:18:00

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which colonel Masis Mikhaelyan was appointed deputy commander, chief of the rear of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense

Bako Sahakyan in a solemn atmosphere handed in diplomas to a group of Artsakh State University students
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-15 12:49:54

On 15 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in a solemn atmosphere handed in diplomas to a group of Artsakh State University students who graduated the Alma Mater

Bako Sahakyan received director-general of the «Karabagh-Telecom» closed joint stock company Ralph Eyerikyan.
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-09 12:04:32

On 9 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received director-general of the «Karabagh-Telecom» closed joint stock company Ralph Eyerikyan. Issues related to

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on pre-term suspension of the term of office of the NKR Court of Appeal’s chairman Vladimir Hovsepyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-09 10:19:00

On 9 June President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on pre-term suspension of the term of office of the NKR Court of Appeal’s chairman Vladimir Hovsepyan according to

U.S. Embassy Hosts Military Training Alumni
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-08 15:58:34

Yerevan, Armenia – Ambassador John A. Heffern hosted a reception for 154 graduates of the International Military and Education Training (IMET) Program on June 8 at the U.S.

Virtual learning environment at the International Center for Research and Education in Agribusiness
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-08 10:06:39

VivaCell-MTS supports the youth distance learning opportunities in the most prestigious universities of the world June 07, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly

OSCE, EU support opening of Armenian Human Rights Defender’s offices in Armenia’s regions
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-06 17:48:06

VANADZOR, Armenia, 6 June 2012 – Today the Armenian Human Rights Defender officially opened its regional office in the Lori province, one of six regional offices in Armenia. Human

Child protection in Armenia – a conference calls for cooperation between the government and civil society Child Protection National Commission Extended Session
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-06 13:23:22

Child protection in Armenia will be the topic of a conference dedicated to the International Children's Day on the 7th of June at Congress Hotel (10:30-16:30). The event is

8th Aram Khachaturian International Competition
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-02 13:36:19

From 6-13 June in Yerevan will be held 8th Aram Khachaturian International Competition. This year it will be open for “violin” specialty. Organizers of the competition are RA Ministry

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a letter to Hovik Abrahamyan congratulating him on being elected chairman of the Armenian National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-01 11:00:42

On the 31 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a letter to Hovik Abrahamyan congratulating him on being elected chairman of the Armenian National Assembly. The

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Children’s Day
  • Social
  • 2012-06-01 11:00:09

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Children’s Day Dear Children and Parents, On behalf of the Artsakh authorities and myself I

U.S. SENATOR VISITS ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-01 08:24:24

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will visit Armenia on June 1. He will meet with President Serzh Sargsian and Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to discuss regional security and

AAA: Armenian Community Thanks MA with Armenian Heritage Park
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-30 10:21:58

Washington, DC - Last week, in a show of unity, and the blessings of Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, Archbishop

Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Republic Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-28 11:13:39

Dear Compatriots, I congratulate us all on the occasion of Republic Day. May 28 has been much spoken and written about, and I am confident, it will be

AAA: Senate Appropriations Committee Supports Continued Assistance for Nagorno Karabakh
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-25 22:29:33

Washington, DC - Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill outlining U.S. funding and policy priorities abroad,

Journalists Safety Is Back on Top of World Community's Agenda, Says IFJ
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-24 16:38:13

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) made a crucial contribution to a debate on safety of journalists at the 12th Doha Forum which closed yesterday. Bringing together over 600

15th Anniversary of the ARS, Inc. Mother & Child Healthcare and Birthing Center in Akhourian, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-23 22:00:12

On May 19, 2012 the Armenian Relief Society's Mother & Child Healthcare and Birthing Center in Akhourian, Armenia celebrated its 15th Anniversary. During the 15 years of its existence, the

His Holiness Aram I in Tabriz, Iran
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-23 20:01:42

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - As part of his pontifical visitation program, His Holiness stayed two days in Tabriz and Urmia, visiting the Armenian churches and community centers. During this visit, 20-21

Eurovision Must Shine Light on Mistreatment of Journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-23 14:34:57

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for Europe’s media to shine the spotlight on the state of media freedom and the mistreatment of Azerbaijan journalists in the

High quality IT services to secure productivity of educational processes
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-22 18:42:15

May 22, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces its support to a leading technical school of the country. VivaCell-MTS realizes the importance of availability of

Orange Foundation continues charitable projects in the Shirak region
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 19:18:04

Yerevan, May 21, 2012 Orange Foundation and “Shen” Charitable NGO continue implementing charitable projects, directed to development of rural communities in Armenia. By implementing such projects in the frames

Winners of Student’s Stock Exchange Game announced at NASDAQ OMX Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 18:33:53

Students of Economic Faculty of Yerevan State University initiated a Stock Exchange intellectual game under methodological and organizational support of NASDAQ OMX Armenia. During the Game students divided into teams,

Serbian presidential election open and highly competitive, institutions need to be more responsive
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 17:22:09

BELGRADE, 21 May 2012 – The second round of Serbia’s early presidential elections on 20 May 2012 maintained the open, highly competitive character of the first round, but provided

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing judges
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 15:50:32

On 21 May President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing David Avanesyan and Karen Melkumyan judges of the NKR First Instance Court of general jurisdiction. About this

National Press Club is Fifteen Years Old
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 14:00:36

Fifteen years ago on May 20, 1997 we, a group of active leading journalists founded the National Press Club, in the statement adopted by founding meeting it was declared,

Prevention of Blindness and Visual Impairment in Gegharkunik marz, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 13:09:22

Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (Meghrigian Institute) of the College of Health Sciences at the American University of Armenia is currently implementing a project aimed at reducing the

Catherine Ashton: Consensual same sex relations are still criminalised in 76 countries
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 12:12:36

Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia issued on 17 May 2012 “Today, people

Over $2.2 Million Raised for ANCA Civic Education Efforts at Teleth 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 11:22:44

LOS ANGELES, CA - Tens of thousands of Armenian Americans from the across the U.S. joined in a true show of Armenian American grassroots power and unity to support

The young generation of future world leaders will gather this July in Brussels, for Model NATO Youth Summit 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-20 19:27:01

Model NATO Youth Summit 2012 (MoNYS), the largest simulation of NATO’s decision-making process in the world, is pleased to announce that the selection process for the 220 participants who

Immigration regulations and law enforcement action in OSCE area should consider the wellbeing and social inclusion of trafficked persons, says OSCE Special Representative
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-20 18:48:28

HAIFA, Israel, 20 May 2012 – Speaking today at an international workshop on human trafficking in Israel, the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings,

UN Department of Public Information organizes a Model UN Conference in partnership with Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-19 13:32:57

Students improved their knowledge of UN values, negotiation and communication skills, as well as how the UN bodies function at the Model UN Conference simulation of a debate at

IFJ Welcomes Journalists’ Victory in Police Application for Production of ‘Unbroadcast ‘Material
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-18 21:03:30

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of the High Court in London which ruled yesterday that journalists and media organisations in UK , including the

ACNIS Youth School Examines Civic Initiatives in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-18 19:42:50

Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) on 18 of May held a regular seminar-course at its youth school. The guest speaker was Arpine

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Berdadzor sub-district villages
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-17 17:38:10

On 17 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Berdadzor sub-district villages in the

ARS Central Executive Board announced the formation of the “Fund for Assistance to Syrian-Armenian Schools”
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-17 00:51:27

In order to provide financial assistance to Armenian schools in Syria, the ARS Central Executive Board announced the formation of the “Fund for Assistance to Syrian-Armenian Schools”. “There is no

Georgian Towns Host Energy Awareness Raising Event for Ethnic Groups
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-16 11:00:39

ENPI Info Centre, 10-05-2012 – The Energy Efficiency Centre Georgia (EECG) has recently organised ‘Intelligent Energy Days’ in two Georgian towns, Marneuli and Akhaltsikhe, to increase awareness about energy

Those, who buy phones from VivaCell-MTS service centers, can win a trip for two to the country, which will win the 2012 European football championship
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-16 10:46:26

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that those, who buy MTS, HTC, BlackBerry, Samsung Galaxy Nexus or Samsung Google Nexus S phones from VivaCell-MTS

EU bolsters its support to reformers in its Southern and Eastern neighbourhoods
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-15 22:57:20

In May 2011, in the midst of dramatic changes sweeping the Southern Neighbourhood, the EU completed a major review of its European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). According to a policy

UN Office in Armenia and the EU supports discussion on rights of the sexual minorities
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-15 17:59:52

Human rights activists, authorities and representatives of the international community discussed the situation of sexual minorities’ rights in Armenia today. The event was aimed at further raising public awareness on

New football surprises at Orange
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-15 15:34:53

One of Orange prepaid customers will travel to the UEFA EURO 2012TM final game, while new internet customers will get double high speed traffic Today Orange presented two new offers

Europe Day in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-15 12:39:05

On the occasion of Europe Day, the European Union Delegation to Armenia organized an open-air public celebration on 12 May at Northern Avenue. "Europe Day is a special occasion

Rule of law vital to protecting rights of victims of human trafficking, participants at OSCE meeting say
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 20:35:22

WARSAW, 14 May 2012 - The rule of law needs to be strengthened in the fight against human trafficking in order to better protect victims' human rights and ensure

Armenia, Rural Women Councils (RWC) – Official Opening of the Two New Offices of RWCs
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 19:58:02

On May 8, 2012 the opening ceremony of two new Rural Women Council offices in the communities of Archis and Teghut, Armenia was held. The ceremony was attended

OSCE media freedom representative welcomes Dutch net neutrality law
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 19:12:08

VIENNA, 14 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today the Netherlands’ passing of a net neutrality law, making it the first

President Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees on decoration and conferring honorary titles of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 14:14:12

On May 14 in connection with the 50th anniversary of Stepanakert Musical College after Sayat Nova and for substantial contribution to the development of culture President Bako Sahakyan signed

President Sahakyan signed a law
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 14:10:20

On 14 May President Sahakyan signed a law “ On Immovable Monuments of History and Culture Considered State Ownership of the NKR and Not Subject to Alienation”, the Central

ACNIS Looks at the Issue of Civil Society’s Role
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 19:53:49

Today's lecture at the youth school of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) was devoted to the role of civil society in the

Football gifts for Orange Dolphin, Panther and Butterfly customers
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 18:59:06

Starting from today 75 Orange shops will welcome customers with UEFA EURO 2012TM football gifts. When joining Dolphin, Panther or Butterfly monthly subscribtions customers will get best football gifts:

OSCE media freedom representative condemns brutal attack against journalist in Greece and urges swift investigation
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 13:31:55

VIENNA, 11 May 2012 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today condemned the beating of Greek journalist Konstantinos Bogdanos, and called for a swift investigation

The events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shoushi being held in France
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 12:46:12

The events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shoushi are being held in Paris. According to the information of the Permanent Representation Office of the NKR

OSCE media representative сoncerned by detention of journalists, cyber attacks on media websites in Russia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-10 23:22:31

VIENNA, 10 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, expressed concern today over the indiscriminate detention of journalists reporting on street protests in

Management requires systemized approach and corporate responsibility
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-10 20:58:47

VivaCell-MTS reveals its secrets of competitiveness and leadership at the market to students of the Leadership School May 10, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC,

OSCE media freedom representative: Belarus president should halt harsh policy towards media
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-10 15:31:53

VIENNA, 10 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, today appealed to Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko to stop persecuting media. “President Lukashenko should cease

Bako Sahakyan visited an weapon demonstration and photo exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-10 11:56:57

On May 9 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited an weapon demonstration and photo exhibition representing the combat path and everyday life of the NKR Defense Army. Thereupon the Presidents

OSCE media freedom representative welcomes plans for new UK defamation law, says it will prevent ‘libel tourism’
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-09 20:25:21

VIENNA, 9 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today a new defamation bill announced by the Queen in the UK Parliament,

Bako Sahakyan: Free, independent and developing Artsakh is a great and exclusive value for all Armenians
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-09 14:19:37

On 9 May in capital Stepanakert Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan were present at the parade of the NKR Armed

Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of the Victory and Peace Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-09 12:08:35

"Dear Compatriots, I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of Victory and Peace Day. Victory in the World War II opened new opportunities for development for our nation. It was

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Questions Respect for Freedom of Expression at Croatian Public Broadcaster (HRT)
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 19:10:08

VIENNA, May 8, 2012 – Croatian public broadcaster, Croatian Radio Television (HRT) has recently experienced a series of internal incidents in which political representatives and public figures have reportedly

In Shushi enlarged conference “Autochto nous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 14:51:39

On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:59:38

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May, 2012 in constituencies number 9 and 10 in the capital Yerevan and constituency number 23 in

OSCE media freedom representative concerned by Croatian public broadcaster HRT practice to silence critical journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:32:38

VIENNA, 8 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, said today she was very concerned that HRT, the Croatian Public Service Broadcaster, would dismiss

With Orange Bonus Points customers can also get Internet bundles
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:30:50

From now on Orange Every Month and Let’s Talk services subscribers (save the subscribers of Simple tariff plan) can get not only on-net and off-net minutes and SMS bundles

Heifer Armenia and Development Principles NGO are organizing their regular Annual Youth Forum
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 09:54:59

Heifer Armenia and Development Principles NGO are organizing their regular Annual Youth Forum. Over 200 members of YES Youth Clubs functioning in 29 rural communities of Armenia will participate in

OSCE Secretary General welcomes peaceful conduct of ballot facilitation in Kosovo
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 17:53:27

VIENNA, 7 May 2012 - The OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier, today welcomed the peaceful conclusion of the OSCE-run ballot facilitation that allowed eligible voters in Kosovo to cast

Serbia’s elections open and highly competitive, additional transparency needed
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 17:47:00

BELGRADE, 7 May 2012 – Serbia’s parliamentary and early presidential elections on 6 May 2012 took place in an open and competitive environment, but additional efforts are needed to

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of handing over the flag to the NKR Rescue Service
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 14:54:12

On May 7 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of handing over the flag to the NKR Rescue Service held at the Stepanakert Revival Square. The

OSCE Chairperson strongly condemns terrorist acts in Dagestan
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-05 02:05:26

DUBLIN, 4 May 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, condemned today the terrorist attacks that took place last night in Dagestan. “I strongly condemn these

AAA: Armenian Genocide Commemorated in the Nation's Capital and Across the World
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 22:53:04

Washington, DC - Last week over two dozen Members of Congress commemorated the Armenian Genocide with floor statements in the United States Senate and House of Representatives and through