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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

International election observers in Armenia to hold press conference on Monday
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 22:36:14

YEREVAN, 4 May 2012 - The international observers monitoring the parliamentary elections in Armenia will present their preliminary post-election statement at a news conference on Monday, 7 May,

Schedule of events organized in the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 20:17:59

Schedule of events organized in the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia May 6, 2012 8.00 Opening of the information center of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia 8.55 Welcome

2012 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists’ Fellowship Programme
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 18:52:23

Since 1981, the United Nations Department of Public Information has sponsored an annual fellowship programme for junior and mid-level broadcasters and journalists from developing countries and countries with economies

The meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenian and Uruguay
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 16:18:00

On May 4 the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay Luis Almagro, who arrived in Yerevan on an

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-04 13:07:18

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'': "Dear activists of Tsaghovski forest, Environmental activists of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'' from

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 11:20:24

On 4 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications. According to the Presidential decree 11 convicts were

OSCE event participants discuss ways to improve border crossing procedures at 2012 International Transport Forum
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 22:32:57

LEIPZIG, Germany, 3 May 2012 – Participants at an OSCE side event at the 2012 Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum discussed ways to ensure more effective border

All participating States must intensify real steps to defend media freedom, says OSCE media freedom representative
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 13:00:56

TUNIS, 3 May 2012 – Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today urged all governments of the 56-nation OSCE to take real steps to secure

World Press Freedom Day is our opportunity to raise the flag in the fight to advance media freedom, say UN Secretary-General and UNESCO Director-General
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 12:05:06

Joint Message by UN Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon and UNESCO Director-General Ms Irina Bokova on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2012 Freedom of expression

OSCE media freedom representative honours journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 11:41:38

TUNIS, 2 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May paid tribute to the

United States of America is now in Orange Zone
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 23:07:26

Yerevan, May 2, 2012 Orange reshuffles the list of Orange Zone countries which will from now on include the USA. Now, While roaming on AT&T USA network Orange customers

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Continues Struggle for Press Freedom
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 22:33:28

VIENNA, May 2, 2012 - “The struggle for press freedom is a continuing endeavour,” Oliver Vujovic, secretary general of the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of

OSCE, EU train 14,000 election officials in advance of Armenian parliamentary elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 22:08:58

YEREVAN, 2 May 2012 – Training supported by the OSCE and the EU on the procedural and ethical aspects of election administration for precinct election commissioners will conclude tomorrow. The

NASDAQ OMX Armenia trading statistics now on TV
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 21:37:38

NASDAQ OMX Armenia, in cooperation with ArmNews TV Channel, provide daily statistics of securities market trading also on TV, thus contributing to dissemination of securities market information among

Amnesty International: Press freedom trampled in Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 21:01:05

Journalists, bloggers and social activists trying to expose human rights violations in Azerbaijan see their efforts thwarted at every step. The pre-Eurovision crackdown on freedom of expression by the Azerbaijani

IFJ Marks World Press Freedom Day by Calling for Release of Jailed Journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 20:19:39

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates are marking this year's World Press Freedom Day by calling for the release of journalists held for their professional activities.

World Press Freedom Day: in Europe Turkey Still in Focus
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 20:15:09

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the European group of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), marks World Press Freedom Day by focusing on the severe threats to press

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Hovhannes Grigoryan judge of the NKR Court of Appeal
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 14:28:30

On May 2 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Hovhannes Grigoryan judge of the NKR Court of Appeal terminating his terms in office as the

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which the “Mesrop Mashtots” order was awarded to the head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces colonel-general Yuri Khachaturov
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 14:23:24

On May 1 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for services shown to the Artsakh Republic and in connection with the 60th anniversary of birthday

OSCE media freedom representative honours journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 13:02:22

TUNIS, 2 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May paid tribute to the

Bako Sahakyan: The workers must feel fairly secure and protected
  • Social
  • 2012-05-02 12:12:05

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Workers’ Day Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you

Hebrew University Evening of Commemoration of the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 10:20:52

Although the State of Israel does not officially acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, an annual event to commemorate the victims and honour the local Armenian community is customarily held by

Nearly 14,000 Precinct Election Commissioners Will Be Trained For Election Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-01 13:34:31

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), in cooperation with the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), is administering nationwide training for Precinct Election Commissioners in advance of the May 6th

90 parliamentarians to meet for economic conference in Batumi, Georgia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-01 12:43:49

President Saakashvili to address opening session COPENHAGEN, 1 May 2012 – More than 90 parliamentarians from 31 countries will convene in Batumi, Georgia 11-14 May for a conference focused

Imagine Cup Armenia 2012 Contest
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 19:49:58

OSCE Chair welcomes facilitation of voting in Kosovo in Serbian parliamentary, presidential elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 19:12:26

DUBLIN, 30 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore today welcomed the agreement reached regarding the facilitation by the OSCE of voting in Kosovo

OSCE: 22nd IPRM meeting takes place in Ergneti
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 18:09:32

ERGNETI, 30 April 2012 - The 22nd meeting under the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), co-facilitated by the EU Monitoring Mission and the OSCE, took place in Ergneti

VivaCell-MTS sponsors the next season of the Barekamutyun state ensemble
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 16:00:35

April 30, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce sponsorship of just another initiative by the Barekamutyun state ensemble, dedicated

OSCE Office in Yerevan organizes workshop on probation standards
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 15:48:08

On April 30 International standards on probation and experience and good practices of other OSCE states were discussed at an OSCE workshop in Yerevan. As informs OSCE

His Holiness Aram I Visits The Ptesident Of The Republic Of Lebanon
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 14:35:10

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Tuesday, 26th April 2012, His Holiness Aram I visited the President of Lebanon, General Suleiman. The Catholicos was accompanied b Archbishop Keghan Katcherian, Prelate of

ANCA Eastern Region Delivers Message of Justice at Annual NYC Genocide Commemoration
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-29 10:17:03

NEW YORK, NY---On Sunday, April 22nd, the Armenian National Committee of America-Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) joined the Knights and Daughters of Vartan as well as several community organizations including the

ANCA: Archbishop Choloyan Urges Return of Churches; Genocide Affirmation in Capitol Hill Meetings
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-29 10:00:18

His Eminence offers Senate opening prayer; Completes day of meetings with Senate and House Members WASHINGTON, DC – His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Armenian Apostolic Church of

OSCE Chairperson condemns blasts in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-27 17:56:12

DUBLIN, 27 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, condemned the blasts in Dnipropetrovsk today. “I condemn this irresponsible act which threatened the lives of

Bako Sahakyan visited the village in the Martouni region
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-27 13:56:16

On April 26 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Sos in the Martouni region and met the local population. The visit was caused by the request addressed

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-27 13:37:10

On 26 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree terminating the terms in office of the NKR Court of Appeal judge Greta Arzoumanyan because of

OSCE Chairperson hosts international conference on Northern Ireland peace process
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-27 11:46:09

DUBLIN, 27 April 2012 - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, is hosting a high-level conference in Dublin today on the Northern Ireland peace process. The

Armen Darbinyan Appointed Deputy Head for Security of CJSC “SCR”
  • Social
  • 2012-04-26 16:22:35

General Director of CJSC “SCR” Victor Rebets appointed Armen Darbinyan as the deputy head of CJSC “SCR” for security. Armen Darbinyan was born on September 12, 1949 in Yerevan. In

OSCE, EU train Armenian police in public order management prior to elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-26 13:28:52

The OSCE and the EU concluded 4-weeks of strategic and tactical planning training for Armenian police today in Yerevan. The training courses aimed to develop the capabilities of

Statement by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 21:59:41

DUBLIN, BRUSSELS, GENEVA, 25 April 2012 – The Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions note with concern that the 36th meeting of Incident Prevention of Response Mechanism (IPRM) did

Amnesty International: Armenian authorities must ensure safety for Azerbaijani film festival organisers
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 20:39:51

Following violent attacks on civil society activists attempting to hold a festival of Azerbaijani films in Armenia, Amnesty International has called on the Armenian authorities to carry out a

OSCE, EU enhance co-operation with Armenia on election administration
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 17:46:36

The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, and the Head of the Armenian Central Electoral Commission (CEC), Tigran Mukuchyan, signed a long-term co-operation agreement today

VivaCell-MTS announces an essay competition among students of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 12:15:26

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, within the framework of its Career Development Program gladly announces an essay competition among students of Armenia. The applicants are free to

ATP Celebrates Earth Day in Kotayk with US Embassy and United Nations
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 11:26:51

The celebration of Earth Day is gaining in popularity at a rapid pace in Armenia. This year, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) celebrated by planting trees in the community of

VivaCell-MTS presents a draw for postpaid subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 10:49:20

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that by using VivaCell-MTS services the individually paying postpaid subscribers can participate in a special draw and win

His Holiness Aram I: "I call upon our people to demand their stolen rights from Turkey"
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-24 20:50:18

The summary of the message of His Holiness Aram I delivered on 24th April 2012 in Antelias to thousands of Armenian people who were gathered to commemorate the Armenian

AAA Urges America to Stand with the Righteous Among Nations that Have Affirmed the Armenian Genocide as President Obama Issues April 24 Statement
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-24 20:21:54

Obama Refutes Assumptions of Ninth Circuit Movsesian Court Decision Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama commemorated the victims of the Armenian Genocide reiterating his position that his

ANCA: President Obama Again Betrays Pledge to Recognize Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-24 19:20:54

WASHINGTON, DC -- President Obama, once again, used euphemistic language and verbal gymnastics to characterize the murder of 1.5 million Armenians in his annual April 24th remembrance day statement,

Statement of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on rise of extremism and attack on Efthymiou
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-24 14:52:42

COPENHAGEN, 23 April 2012 – Citizens and leaders should denounce the rise in extremist political parties in the wake of recent physical attacks in Athens, leaders of the 56-country

AGMA: Ambassador Markarian and Armenian Deputy Minister of Culture Boghosian Formally Open AGMA Capitol Hill Exhibit on the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-23 22:09:34

Washington, DC - Armenia's Ambassador to the United States Tatoul Markarian, Armenia's Deputy Minister of Culture Artur Boghosian, Reverend Michael Wilker of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation and

ANCA-WR: Armenian Genocide Commemorated at L.A. City Hall
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-21 13:57:33

ANCA Activists Among Honorees LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council conducted their annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration today, April 20, in the Rotunda of City Hall, hosted by Councilmember

The Orange Foundation in Armenia completes one year of activities
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 20:17:11

One year ago Orange officialy announced the launch of the Orange Foundation in Armenia. Since its establishment in 1987, the Orange Foundation has been the main coordinator of

Governments moved to prevent job loss, boost skills in response to global financial and economic crisis
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 18:05:47

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 – Today the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank (WB) released a joint report and new online data tool with the first comprehensive

Journalists for the Future launch voter education websites
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 16:54:18

Yerevan, Armenia - On Apri l 20 the “Journalists for the Future” NGO (JFF) presented two new websites -- Irazek.am and Ditaket.am -- created as part of

Earth Day 2012 campaign kicked off
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 16:26:40

April 20, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to inform that during a joint press conference the director of the Foundation for

Assemblyman Mike Gatto Presides Over California State Assembly's Armenian Genocide Commemoration
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 15:55:53

Sacramento, CA - Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) led the California State Assembly in its commemoration of the Armenian Genocide today, marking the solemnity of the occasion and calling

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts co-organized the three-day Book Festival
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 15:20:25

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts, in partnership with the Armenian Cultural Ministry, co-organized the three-day Book Festival, to be held in the Center within the framework of Yerevan

Brutal attack against Kazakhstani journalist must be immediately investigated, says OSCE Media Freedom Representative
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 13:14:56

VIENNA, 20 April 2012 -- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, expressed her concern over the brutal attack on Lukpan Akhmedyarov, a journalist with Kazakhstan’s

Armenia VivaCell-MTS undertakes sponsorship of “Operation Nemesis” performance
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 11:03:57

April 20, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces its support to the theatrical art and the cooperation with the “Bohem” non-governmental cultural organization. Education

ANCA: Kassakhian to Lead April 25th Congressional Armenian Genocide Observance
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 10:55:36

His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan to Offer the Morning Prayer in the U.S. Senate on the Morning of the Observance WASHINGTON, DC - Glendale City Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian, a veteran

OSCE meeting focuses on role of sport in combating intolerance
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 21:42:12

VIENNA, 19 April 2011 – Sport can play an important role in combating racism, intolerance and discrimination, but also present challenges in the areas of equality and fairness, participants

New Guide to Forest Legislation of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 19:53:56

We are pleased to introduce to your attention the Guide to the Forest Legislation of the Republic of Armenia as a result of a year consistent work. The Guide

Christine Albanel: “We want to be the digital coach of our customers”
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 19:18:32

Christine Albanel, Executive Vice President, Communication and Philanthropy at France Telecom-Orange, who is for the first time in Armenia on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of Orange

Symposium and Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide will take place in Jerusalem
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 19:07:46

The annual event organized by the Armenian Studies Program in the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the Genocide Prevention Program will take place on April 22nd 2012 at 6:30

Annual Award “The Best IT Managers” 2012 is kicked-off
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 17:02:46

Today, on April 19, 2012, the Press Conference dedicated to the Annual Award “The Best IT Managers” 2012 was held in Synopsys Armenia. This is the second year of the

Fight against corruption, good governance focus of high-level OSCE meeting in Dublin on Monday
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 12:16:13

DUBLIN 19 April 2012 – Good governance and fighting corruption is the theme of a two-day OSCE meeting that opens in Dublin on Monday 23 April 2012. Participants from government,

Europe Day Youth Competition
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 10:43:41

The European Union Delegation to Armenia invites you to participate in "My European Friend and I" video youth competition for Europe Day 2012. The winner will receive an iPad. For

Burbank Genocide Proclamation and Candlelight Vigil
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 23:26:41

Burbank, CA- The Armenian National Committee of America - Burbank (ANCA - B), the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Burbank "Varak" Chapter, Homenetment "Sipan" Chapter and the Burbank High School

Parliaments play a critical role in the eradication of modern-day slavery, says OSCE Special Representative at St. Petersburg meeting
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 21:36:42

ST PETERSBURG, Russia 18 April 2012 – The role of parliamentarians in combating and preventing human trafficking at the national and international level was the focus of a roundtable

OSCE media representative condemns violence against Azerbaijani journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 20:51:54

VIENNA, 18 April 2012 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, condemned today the attack on Idrak Abbasov and other Azerbaijani journalists and urged the

The board of HCA-Vanadzor expresses its concern
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 20:00:25

Open letter about the organized demonstration in Vanadzor We are writing to express our concern about an incident that happened on 16 April 2012 in Vanadzor. Within the framework of

Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia’s Armed forces
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 17:32:25

On 18 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia’s Armed forces, lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov. Issues

Minister Nalbandian received the Director General of the IAEA
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 13:23:27

On April 18, Foreign Minister Nalbandian received Yukiya Amano, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian underlined that Armenia attaches great importance

Building and sustaining peace: Northern Ireland case to be discussed at OSCE conference in Dublin
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 12:34:12

DUBLIN, 18 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, Eamon Gilmore, will host a high-level conference at the

CJSC “SCR” Assisted in the Formation of the Training Ground at the Gyumri State Technical College
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 12:11:30

South Caucasian Railways assisted in the formation of the training ground at the Gyumri State Technical College. By means of SCR a 10-meters-long path has been laid out on

IFJ Welcomes New ‘Associate Status’ in Partnership with UNESCO
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 22:28:35

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of UNESCO Executive Board at its 189th session to admit the Federation into associate status. The decision was taken

OSCE media representative welcomes establishment of Russian public broadcaster
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 22:04:39

VIENNA, 17 April 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today’s Presidential decree to establish a national public service broadcaster in Russia. “This is

ANCA-Orange County to Host Commemorative Armenian Genocide Event Featuring a Screening of "Bolis"
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 19:02:20

Orange County, CA- The Armenian National Committee of America-Orange County will be hosting an Armenian Genocide Commemoration event featuring a screening of "Bolis" by Award winning Director Eric Nazarian.

Zoellick Congratulates Dr. Jim Yong Kim as New World Bank Group President
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 11:25:30

Washington, April 16, 2012—World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick today congratulated Dr. Jim Yong Kim for being chosen to become the 12th president of the development institution and

World Bank’s Executive Directors Select Dr. Jim Yong Kim 12th President of the World Bank Group
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 11:18:14

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 - The Executive Directors met today to select a new President of the World Bank Group. The Board expressed its deep gratitude for Mr. Robert

Open and secure borders in Central Asia essential for ensuring stability, combating transnational threats, say participants at OSCE-supported meeting
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 22:03:56

VIENNA, 16 April 2012 – Participants of a ministerial-level, OSCE-supported meeting of the Central Asia Border Security Initiative (CABSI) that started in Vienna today, stressed the need to join

USAID And Armenian Ministry Of Labor And Social Affairs Sign Two Grant Agreements
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 14:45:58

On April 16, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, and Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arthur Grigoryan signed two grant agreements

Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn event organized in connection with the Day of the Police
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 13:38:22

On 16 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn event organized in connection with the Day of the Police and delivered there

IFES in Armenia has launched the www.armelections.info website
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 13:00:36

We are pleased to announce that within the framework of the Voter Education and Motivation program, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in Armenia has launched the www.armelections.info

UYA Organize Annual Demonstration for Recognition of the Armenian Genocide and Demanding the Overdue Reparations
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 09:49:38

Little Armenia, Hollywood, CA, April 24, 2012 – The first genocide of the 20th Century, the Armenian Genocide, remains unrecognized by the United States of America and the Republic

Genocide1915.org: New Information Site Launched about the 1915 Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 09:44:10

Genocide1915.org is an information site, dedicated to the 1915 Genocide in Ottoman Turkey, which engulfed Armenians, Assyrian/Syriacs and Anatolian and Pontic Greeks. While there are number of excellent information sites

OSCE Chairperson welcomes release of Belarusian opposition leader, calls on President to free others
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-15 18:57:17

DUBLIN, 15 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, today said he was relieved that Belarusian opposition leader Andrei Sannikov has been released from

Bako Sahakyan signed laws on making changes and ammendments to the laws
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-14 13:45:56

On 14 April President Sahakyan signed laws on “Making Changes and Ammendments to the law on Medical Treatment and Service of the Population”, “On Making Changes to the Law

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conducting the 2012 spring draft and demobilization of servicemen
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-14 13:42:35

On 14 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conducting the 2012 spring draft and demobilization of servicemen, the Central Information Department of the

ANCA-Hollywood to Host "Armenian Cultural Show: Revival Through Art"
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 23:18:27

HOLLYOOD, CA -The Armenian National Committee of America, Hollywood Chapter will host an Armenian Cultural Show in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on the evening of Friday, April 20th

ACNIS Considers the Experience of Democratization
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 20:57:44

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) within the framework of its youth school program today convened the forth and last session of the series of thematic

OSCE, EU support discussion on role of police during Armenia’s elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 18:42:41

The role and responsibilities of the police during the elections, including co-operation with electoral commissions, political parties, observers, as well as interaction with citizens were discussed today at a roundtable

TU and WMO co-host meeting of UN System Chief Executives
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 16:54:36

Chief Executives of the United Nations and its agencies are meeting in Geneva today at the International Telecommunication Union and World Meteorological Organization. The United Nations Chief Executives Board meets

UN Armenia Office Observes Chinese Language Day at the UN with its Partners
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 16:30:33

Armenian youth learned more about usage of Chinese Language at the United Nations and about multilingualism at the UN during the celebration of the Day of the Chinese Language

Lord Darzi and Haig S. Bagerdjian accept the invitation to join NCFA Board of Trustees
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 14:19:43

Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham, member of the UK House of Lords, and Haig S. Bagerdjian, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Medical Solutions, accept the invitation

Bako Sahakyan welcomed the organization of event dedicated to the Armenian Cause issues
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 11:29:43

On 13 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Bureau Levon Mkrtchyan and Director of the International Secretariat of the

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Condemns Destruction of Elita TV Headquarters in Moldova
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-12 18:03:27

VIENNA, April 12, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), condemns the destruction of technical installations of the

IFC Helps Armenian Businesses Reduce Energy Consumption and Increase Efficiency
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-12 18:01:17

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, launched its annual Energy Efficiency Expo today in Armenia, showcasing energy efficient technologies that will help local entrepreneurs save energy,

Тhe Naregatsi Art Institute Yerevan Auditorium will be host to a special solidarity event “Embracing the Disabled”
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-12 13:39:50

Guided by its long established mission to incorporate people with disabilities into the Armenian artistic context; to create a space and equal opportunities for their free expression and artistic

International Journal of Armenian Genocide Studies
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-12 12:00:14

AIMS AND SCOPE International Journal of Armenian Genocide Studies publishes articles and reviews related to Armenian Genocide as well as genocide studies in general. Particular attention will be paid

Microinsurance coverage expanding at breathtaking pace according to ILO and the Munich Re Foundation
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-12 10:54:40

Geneva/Munich (ILO News) – The number of microinsurance schemes worldwide has increased substantially over the past five years and now reaches an estimated 500 million worldwide, according to the

Heritage Demands Investigation Into Candidate’s Beating
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-12 00:41:16

The Heritage Party condemns the physical assault on independent MP candidate Meruzhan Mkhoyan that took place on Friday, April 6. Running in the single-mandate constituency No. 21 in the

Mountainous-Karabakh.org: New Info Site on the NK Conflict
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-11 22:25:58

The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh was a comparatively well-known event in the late 1980s and one can claim that it marked the beginning of the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Bako Sahakyan was preparing to run for the second term of Presidency on the basis of self-nomination
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-11 17:46:05

On 11 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Askeran region and partook at the tree planting activities in the vicinities of the Ivanyan village. Thereupon the President

Raffi K. Hovannisian Meets European Ambassadors
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-11 16:06:27

Heritage Party leader Raffi K. Hovannisian was received at European Union headquarters here today by Ambassador Traian Hristea of the EU Delegation to Armenia, together with twelve EU ambassadors

OSCE Office announces call for proposals to support civic action for security and environment in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-11 12:48:00

YEREVAN, 10 April 2012 – The OSCE Office in Yerevan announced today a call for civil society project proposals to address environment and security challenges as part of the

As April 24th Approaches, Senator Brown Reiterates Importance of Legislation to Protect Religious Freedom in Turkey
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-11 00:11:36

Washington, DC - With the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide approaching, and with commemorations planned across the country, including at the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, Senator Scott

CA Assembly Majority Leader Calderon Introduces Legislation for Western Prelacy Freeway Sign
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-11 00:03:13

LOS ANGELES, CA- The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) welcomes the introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 126 (ACR 126), introduced by California Assembly Majority Leader Charles Calderon

AGMA Presents Capitol Hill Exhibit on "Witnesses to the Armenian Genocide"
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-10 23:46:04

Washington, DC - The Armenian Genocide Museum of America announced the opening on April 5 of an exhibit entitled "Witnesses to the Armenian Genocide." The exhibit brings together the

UN Office in Armenia promotes gender equality through art
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-10 16:44:20

An art exhibition which promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment and is dedicated to the National Motherhood Day was opened today in the UN House. The tapestry works of Armenian

World Health Day 2012 – Active ageing adds healthy life to years
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-10 12:41:05

Europe’s population is living longer than ever before. Average life expectancy at birth in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region is over 72 years for men and

ANCA-WR: Assembly Member Achadjian Introduces Religious Freedom and Return of Church Properties Resolution
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-10 09:34:35

SACRAMENTO, CA---The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) welcomed the introduction of Assembly Joint Resolution 34 (AJR 34) introduced by California Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian (R-33). The resolution

Advocacy themed films are screened
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-06 22:56:44

Civic Development & Partnership Foundation (CDPF) is excited to announce the screening of advocacy themed films twice a month starting from March, 2012. All films will be screened in

Annual Award of Best IT Managers 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-06 15:22:59

The Government of the Republic of Armenia is pleased to announce a call for participation for the Annual Award of Best IT Managers for 2012. The Award, established under

Orange customers can get a ticket to the country from where they have received a call
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-06 15:13:08

Yerevan, April 6, 2012 From April 9 till June 3, all Orange voice customers will have an exclusive possibility to travel to the country from where

The title of the NKR Honored Doctor is on Hamo Babayan
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-06 12:22:59

On 6 April President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring the title of the NKR Honored Doctor on Hamo Babayan, infectiologist of the “Hadrout regional hospital”

Observation of Parliamentary Elections in Armenia, 6 May 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-06 09:12:44

Election observation mission Mission at a glance Head of Mission: Radmila Šekerinska Core team of 13 staff from 12 participating States 24 long-term observers to be deployed throughout the country 250 short-term observers to

ANCA: Clinton Pledges Continued U.S. Pressure on Turkey to Return Confiscated Religious Properties
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-05 21:28:17

Secretary of State's Response to Questions from Representative Berman Unfairly Credits Ankara for Hollow Reforms, Empty Rhetoric, Token Actions Taken to Date WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton,

Orange Foundation launches international call for projects in all countries of its activities
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-05 20:03:39

The Orange Foundation issued an international call for projects in the framework of its “Digital Solidarity” project in all countries of its activities, including Armenia. The main fields the project

ANCA: Secretary Clinton Reaffirms U.S. Assistance Focus on Javakhk
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-05 19:33:55

Secretary Offers Public Reassurance in Response to Question by Congressman Brad Sherman WASHINGTON, DC - In response to a direct written question from Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA), Secretary of State

HSBC Bank Armenia Summarized the Results of Special Offer
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-05 19:05:46

HSBC Bank Armenia summarized the results of its three month special offer, aimed to encourage non-cash sales transactions. The campaign was announced together with MasterCard and this year, for

EuroNest: EPP welcomes results from parliamentary assembly meeting in Baku
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-04 23:40:52

Today, the second regular session of the EuroNest parliamentary assembly concluded its work in Baku, Azerbaijan. This was the first time that a EuroNest meeting took place outside the

Activists from Across California will Meet in Sacramento for the ANCA-WR's Annual Advocacy Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-04 22:26:38

SACRAMENTO, CA - Activists from across California will join the Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) and the California State Legislature in commemorating the 97th Anniversary of the

Heritage To Open Election Headquarters
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-04 21:26:07

On April 5 the Heritage Party will open its election headquarters, where the party’s parliamentary campaign will be managed. The offices are located in downtown Yerevan at Moscovian 31,

Good Friday is a non-working day for VivaCell-MTS employees
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-04 16:44:42

Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the Good Friday will henceforth be a non-working day in the Company. The Good Friday is celebrated on April

OSCE media freedom representative condemns attack on Latvian journalist
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-02 19:45:46

VIENNA, 2 April 2012 – Dunja Mijatovi?, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today strongly condemned the attack on Leonids Jakobsons, a journalist and owner of the

Belarus needs more real help from the EU, Belarusian dissidents tell MEPs
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-02 16:26:19

The EU should provide more real help, not just "seminars and resolutions", if it wants real change in Belarus, Belarusian dissidents told MEPs and their partners from Eastern countries

37 MEPs heading to Baku to strengthen cooperation with EU's Easter neighbours
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-02 16:20:20

A delegation of 37 Members of European Parliament next week will visit Baku, Azerbaijan, to meet their counterparts from Eastern Partnership countries in the 2nd ordinary session of Euronest

OSCE, EU support training to improve media coverage of elections in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-02 15:43:53

YEREVAN, 2 April 2012 - A two-day training workshop for media representatives on responsible, accurate and balanced reporting on elections was launched today in Yerevan, ahead of the 2012

OSCE media freedom representative calls for legal reforms after study shows 95 journalists imprisoned in Turkey
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-02 15:03:04

VIENNA, 2 April 2012 - Dunja Mijatovi?, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today presented an updated analysis on imprisoned journalists in Turkey and called for immediate

97th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Invites the Gommunity to Also Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day in Times Square, April 22, 2012 from 2-4 PM
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-02 11:53:01

(April 2012) NY, NY—Thousands of Armenians, Jews and their supporters will gather in Times Square (43rd St. & Broadway) to commemorate the first genocide of the 20th Century:

New pilot project targets Industrial Safety at Universities in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-02 10:41:14

In Armenia, new pilot project on “Assistance to raise knowledge on industrial safety at Universities” was launched recently. The project is funded by Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature

Defender’s assessment of the Prosecutor – General Office activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-01 10:02:59

Though many law violations by investigation and preliminary investigation bodies have been revealed and processed as a result of prosecutorial control including cases relating to

The Defender’s Assessment of the Yerevan Municipality and Other Local Self-government Bodies Activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-01 09:56:10

Shortcomings and problems identified · As a result of the Municipality’s insufficient supervision, arbitrary constructions were often carried out

Confidence Building in the South Caucasus – a joint initiative of the Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Black Sea Trust
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-31 01:10:55

The Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation of the German Marshall Fund (BST) are continuing their joint funding initiative to support confidence building activities

OSCE Office awards community policing certificates to Armenian police officers
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-30 23:01:46

YEREVAN, 30 March 2012 – Fifteen police officers were awarded certificates of completion for an OSCE-supported train–the-trainers course on community policing that ended today in Yerevan. The three-week training course

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: Call for Nominations for 2012 Dr. Erhard Busek - SEEMO Award for Better Understanding in South, Eastern and Central Europe
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-30 22:49:10

Vienna, 30 March 2012-The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), calls for nominations for the 2012 Dr. Erhard Busek - SEEMO

Heifer International Project Will Revitalize Armenia's Farms
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-30 21:13:45

Distribution of agricultural equipment inaugurates $3.7-million rural development effort LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 29, 2012) - Heifer International Armenia is distributing agricultural equipment to small farmers, giving them the

The Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration Activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-30 13:55:31

Shortcomings and problems identified Although the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MTA) in order to provide housing to n refugees expelled from Azerbaijan in 2011 presented financial application from the

The Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the RA Ministry of Urban Development Activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-30 13:49:50

Shortcomings and problems identified • The Ministry has not carried out a proper control over the assurance of project documents’ compliance with the urban development norms. •

The Defender’s Assessment of the RA State Committee of the Real Estate Activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-30 13:44:17

Shortcomings and problems identified • In some cases the State Committee of the Real Estate of the Republic of Armenia (hereinafter Cadastre) provided citizens with information existing in

OSCE Chairmanship highlights importance of freedom of movement in areas affected by 2008 conflict in Georgia
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 21:35:59

GENEVA, 29 March 2012 – Speaking today at the 19th round of the Geneva International Discussions, Pádraig Murphy, the OSCE Chairmanship’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus, appealed to

Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Transport and Communication
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 18:48:10

Shortcomings and problems identified During 2011 several cases of violations in schedules of interregional minibus routes were registered. Proper measures were not taken for the compliance of sub-regulatory

The Defender’ Assessment of the RA Ministry of Nature Protection Activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 18:39:37

The revealed problems and registered achievements during 2011 in the area of responsibility of the RA Ministry of Nature Protection are presented below, but not exhaustive. Shortcomings and problems

Defender’s assessment of the RA State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 17:49:46

The revealed problems and registered achievements during 2011 in the area of responsibility of the Commission are presented below, though they are not exhaustive. The RA Law “About

The Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission Activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 17:43:21

The Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission Activities in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • Though in 2011 new rates were

USAID and Office Of Human Rights Defender Of Armenia sign MOU
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 16:33:53

USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema and the Human Rights Defender of Armenia Karen Andreasyan signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony held on March 29. U.S.

Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the RA Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 15:26:26

One of the most frequently raised problems in the sphere of consumption and maintenance of lithosphere are shortcomings in the process of providing a license for exploration and extraction

Defender’s assessment of the RA State Revenue Committee activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 13:28:27

Defender’s assessment of the RA State Revenue Committee activities in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • Verifications made in State Revenue Committee have shown that in certain

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Delegation to Visit Bulgaria from 2-3 April 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 12:12:13

VIENNA, Mar. 29, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), will visit Bulgaria from 2 to 3 April

Europe ANC Leaders Meet With Georgian Ambassador
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-29 09:51:04

BRUSSELS—Leaders of the European Armenian Federation (ANC Europe) Wednesday met with Georgia’s Ambassador to the European Union for a briefing about meeting held with European officials and a leader

Paros "Lighthouse" Foundation Raises $25,000 for Victims of Domestic Violence in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-28 22:36:54

SEAL BEACH, CA–More than 200 supporters of Paros “Lighthouse” Charitable Foundation USA raised an impressive $25,000 at a fundraising event on March 11, 2012 at Zov’s Bistro in Tustin,

Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eye Care Project launch free eye screening and treatment project in Ararat region
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-28 19:22:23

Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eye Care Project (AECP) has launched their joint project in Ararat region since 19 March, 2012 with the aim of realizing free eye screenings

New video showcases 20 years of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-28 17:17:42

COPENHAGEN, 28 March 2012 – Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the first major meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Assembly

Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Agriculture activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-28 16:08:16

Shortcomings and problems identified • New food safety public service of the Ministry of Agriculture has not fully taken control over the sale of meat, while among other functions

Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Economy activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-28 15:55:03

Shortcomings and problems identified • A control on non-food labeling, using and maintaining requirements has not been properly provided. • The Ministry has not taken sufficient measures to protect

Defender’s assessment of the RA National Security Service activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-28 12:53:44

“Yerevan-Kentron” PI, included into the system of the RA Ministry of Justice, is perceived by the majority of citizens as a national Security Service Institution and in the course

Defender’s assessment of the RA Police activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-28 12:47:42

Shortcomings and problems identified • In some cases, investigation and preliminary investigation bodies subjected people to cruel, inhuman, as well as humiliating treatment for obtaining testimony.

OSCE Secretary General in meeting with Tajikistan President says strategic partnership must be further developed, discusses OSCE engagement with Afghanistan
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 20:26:24

DUSHANBE, 27 March 2012 – The OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier in a meeting with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon today emphasized the need to further develop the strategic partnership

Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission to Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 17:51:20

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Mark Horton visited Yerevan during March 14 –27 to conduct discussions for the Fourth Review of the Extended Fund Facility

To Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Genocide, the Catholicosate of Cilicia Proposes a New Series of Publications
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 15:35:14

ANTELIAS, Lebanon – To preserve the legacy of the past and keep alive the collective memory of the Armenian Genocide, the Catholicosate of Cilicia plans to publish books on

Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 15:18:34

Shortcomings and problems identified To solve youth issues there is a need for a particular strategy, where all the problems ensuring youth development and solutions to them in material,

The Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the Activities of the RA Ministry of Health in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 15:10:14

The Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the Activities of the RA Ministry of Health in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • As a result of changes in the

To the Attention of Armenian Publishers and Writers in Diaspora
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 12:39:03

Every year in November, the Catholicosate of Cilicia organizes a book fair under the auspices of His Holiness Aram I. All books in Armenian published in Lebanon and the

Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 11:12:24

Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs activities in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • The problems of compensation for damage caused

Defender’s assessment of the developments in the activities of the RA Ministry of Education and Science in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 11:09:21

Defender’s assessment of the developments in the activities of the RA Ministry of Education and Science in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • The Ministry failed to take measures

Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Culture activities in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-27 11:02:41

Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Culture activities in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • The Ministry has not taken sufficient measures for maintenance and development of museums. In the

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly security chair welcomes efforts to improve nuclear security
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-26 17:48:12

COPENHAGEN, 26 March 2012 – With a two-day summit on nuclear security beginning in Seoul, South Korea, today, Karl-Georg Wellmann, chair of the OSCE PA’s General Committee on Political

Artsakh - one of the most interesting and picturesque places of the world
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-26 17:22:31

According to the data of the NKR MFA Consular Service, in 2011, the number of foreign citizens visiting the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in 2011 amounted to 11,362 showing an

St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena to Celebrate 65th Anniversary
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-24 10:48:00

On Sunday, March 25, 2012, St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena will celebrate the 65th anniversary of establishment of the parish. On the auspicious occasion, Diocesan Primate

Call for Applications
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-23 23:12:48

Membership in the National Steering Committee of the Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme in Armenia The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Armenia is pleased

ACNIS Youth School Program Resumes Seminar-Courses
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-23 22:37:21

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today resumed its lecture series entitled “Establishment of Civil Society and Formation of Constitutional State in Armenia: Key Issues and

Youth: EU boosts cooperation with Eastern Partnership countries
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-23 21:30:04

The European Commission will strengthen cooperation with Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) in youth in 2012 and 2013 by supporting capacity development of officials

The draft of the NKR Civil Defense Strategy was discussed during the meeting of the Security Council
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-23 15:00:38

On 23 March President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the Security Council. The draft of the NKR Civil Defense Strategy was discussed during the meeting. Director of the rescue

Poll: Race for Armenian Parliament still entirely open!
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-22 12:58:47

Today, European Friends of Armenia (www.EuFoA.org) publishes the results of its poll titled "Poll: A Snapshot of Pre-Electoral Armenia". The poll was conducted by Institute for Political and Sociological

ILO launches a video contest on Decent Work for Youth
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-22 11:45:13

Are you between the ages of 18 and 29 years? Struggling to find a job or working under poor conditions? Want things to change? Make a video expressing your

ANCA: Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Observance Set for April 25th
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-21 11:21:23

-- His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan to Offer the Morning Prayer in the U.S. Senate Earlier that Day WASHINGTON, DC - Armenian American organizations, in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus

Acting Housing loan campaign until March 31, 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 23:20:32

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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Makes Major Commitment to ATP
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 22:37:34

$1.2 Million Grant Will Help Support ATP’s Tree Planting, Community Forestry & Environmental Education Programs Over Next Three Years YEREVAN--In recognition of Armenia Tree Project’s successful record in tree planting,

21st IPRM meeting takes place in Ergneti
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 20:16:51

ERGNETI, 20 March 2012 - The 21st meeting under the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti today. The meeting was co-facilitated by the EU Monitoring

OSCE Special Representative in Monaco welcomes continuation of child protection project in Moldova
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 20:08:29

MONACO, 20 March 2012 – The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, in her meeting with Prince Albert II today praised

ODIHR Director encourages Kyrgyzstan’s authorities to further improve the conduct of elections to consolidate democratic development
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 19:36:47

BISHKEK, 20 March 2012– During a visit to Bishkek today on Tuesday, Ambassador Janez Lenar?i?, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), encouraged

His Holiness Aram I Sends His Condolences to the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 15:35:53

ANTELIAS, Lebanon– Archbishops Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of Tehran, and Nareg Alemezian will represent His Holiness Aram I and the Catholicosate of Cilicia at the funeral of Pope Shenouda III

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree of preliminary compensation of devalued deposits of NKR citizens
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 14:11:21

On 20 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree of preliminary compensation of devalued since the year of 1993 deposits of NKR citizens in “Artsakh Bank” closed

Call for Proposals at US Embassy in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 12:14:45

The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the second round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants program for fiscal year 2012 to support initiatives to help in the

OSCE PA welcomes election of Moldovan president
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-20 01:44:29

COPENHAGEN, 16 March 2012 – OSCE PA President Petros Efthymiou today applauded the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova for electing a national president after a more than two

First “Hayak” awarded to the best
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-19 21:47:12

Yerevan, 19 March, 2012 On 18 March, 2012 the results of “Hayak” National Film Awards were finalized at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre after Alexander Spendiaryan. First

Discussion dedicated to the Gender Issues held at UN House
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-16 16:51:06

Some 40 young civil society activists and students of Yerevan universities learned more about gender related issues at the debate led by Jemma Hasratyan, well known expert on gender

President Efthymiou calls for halting of death penalty in Belarus
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-16 16:22:47

COPENHAGEN, 16 March 2012 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Petros Efthymiou called today for authorities in Minsk to halt its use of the death penalty after reports that President

Model NATO Youth Summit
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-16 12:11:27

220 students from across the Globe will meet this summer in Brussels, for the largest NATO simulation in the world All students passionate about international relations are invited to

Michael Coteau, MPP Remembers Hrant Dink's Assassination
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-16 11:02:14

On Thursday, March 8th 2012, Michael Coteau, MPP for Don Valley East, made a statement in the Ontario Legislative Assembly honouring Turkish-Armenian journalist, the late Hrant Dink, the Armenian

OSCE media representative welcomes release of jailed Kazakhstani editor
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-15 20:57:00

VIENNA, 15 March 2011 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today the release from custody of Igor Vinyavsky, the Chief Editor of Kazakhstan’s

With Supporters’ Cup competition Orange launches series of events dedicated to UEFA EURO 2012TM
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-15 15:56:38

With just under 100 days to go until UEFA EURO 2012tm, Orange is launching its first pan-European competition to give football fans the opportunity to show support for their

Developments in Middle East, North Africa reaffirm need for co-operation, reform, Jordanian Foreign Minister tells OSCE States
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-15 14:34:18

VIENNA, 15 March 2012 – The Foreign Minister of Jordan, Nasser Judeh, highlighted the need to intensify co-operation and reform processes to address security threats in the Middle East

The mutual commitment to deepen the Armenian-Swiss friendship was reaffirmed
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-15 13:53:36

On March 13 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian arrived in Switzerland on a working visit. On the same day, the ceremony of awarding the former President of the Swiss Confederation Micheline