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OSCE conference to review implementation of trial monitoring recommendations in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-09 13:51:55

Implementation of recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR trial monitoring report for Armenia will be in the focus of a Review Conference on March 10, 2011 organized by the OSCE Office

100th Women’s Day: A reminder of work needed to improve gender equality
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-08 20:32:05

COPENHAGEN, 8 March 2011 - As the world marks the 100th celebration of International Women’s Day, parliaments should play a leading role to improve gender equality in politics and

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the March 8 International Woman’s Day
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-08 16:39:08

Dear women, On behalf of the republic's authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you on the March 8 International Woman’s Day. This bright and beautiful holiday is an occasion to address

Ara Vardanyan, “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund Executive Director, To Debate Fund Activities Live on TV
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-08 09:48:36

“To Donate Or Not To Donate,” a recent white paper by Ara K. Manoogian, a human rights activist and investigative journalist, analyzing the activities of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund

UN Secretary General’s Message on International Women’s Day
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-08 00:23:07

8 March 2011 One hundred years ago, when the world first commemorated International Women’s Day, gender equality and women’s empowerment were largely radical ideas. On this centenary, we celebrate

Sochi agreement now requires full implementation, lead by OSCE
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-07 20:10:08

Brussels, 7 March 2011- European Friends of Armenia strongly welcomes the concrete results achieved in this weekend's trilateral summit in Sochi and now calls for their word-by-word implementation, under

Bill on penalising genocide denial: Handling in Dutch parliament resumed
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-07 12:34:47

Hague, 7 March 2011 – The replies of Christian Union faction, published in a document of 23 pages, to the questions of various factions in the Dutch parliament take

IPI/SEEMO Press Release: Turkey Arrests More Journalists in Alleged Plot to Overthrow Government
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-05 11:20:17

IPI World Press Freedom Hero Nedim Sener among Those Detained Vienna, 4 March 2011-The International Press Institute (IPI) is highly concerned at reports that Turkish police today detained more journalists,

"Unknown" Internet hackers have attacked Gibrahayer's 5,000 + community of global Facebook friends
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-02 19:44:30

Nicosia 28 February, 2011 - After unsuccessful attempts to bring Gibrahayer e-magazine website (www.gibrahayer.com) down, "unknown" Internet hackers have attacked Gibrahayer's 5,000 + community of global Facebook friends and

Orange Kino. two tickets for the price of one
  • Press release
  • 2011-03-01 16:14:05

Yerevan, March 1st, 2011. Today Orange launched Orange Kino service, which will enable Orange voice services subscribers to invite one of their friends to cinema any day of the

Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs calls for urgent democratic assistance in region
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-25 19:38:53

VIENNA, 25 February 2011- The OSCE should proactively reach out to help Mediterranean countries in transition to democracy, OSCE PA Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs Alcee Hastings (United States)

How Genocide Should Be Represented in the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-25 14:08:37

Toronto, Canada—The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (“CMHR”) is planning to have twelve permanent zones or galleries. According to the CMHR’s website, there will be a zone devoted to

President Efthymiou: OSCE must use its tools to stay relevant
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-24 18:15:03

VIENNA, 24 February 2011 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Petros Efthymiou today at the Winter Meeting called for a renewal of the Organization for Security in Cooperation in Europe

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President
Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Motherland Defender's Day

  • Press release
  • 2011-02-23 12:29:43

Dear compatriots, Respected generals, officers and soldiers On behalf of the republic's authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you on the Motherland Defender’s Day. The twenty-third of February is marked in Artsakh

VivaCell-MTS – Friend of “Let’s Speak Armenian” Campaign
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-22 19:20:51

The Armenian translation of the famous “My First Board Book” series is now available heralding the launch of the “Let’s Speak Armenian” cultural campaign February 22, 2011, Yerevan, Armenia

The CSP Network calls on Armenia’s legislative and executive bodies to adopt a balanced and transparent working style
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-22 17:41:22

The events that have been taking place in Armenian society in 2010 and 2011 go to show that state bodies are violating equal opportunities and guarantees for all. On

Orange MyFi: now Wi-Fi internet is everywhere
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-22 16:02:20

Today Orange presented the new 3G/Wi-Fi modem, which will change entirely the ideas we had about Wi-Fi internet before. Up to 5 devices can be connected to this new

“Stop xenophobia in Russia” Signatures collection on Hayland.am
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-22 14:27:37

Hayland.am Armenian social network supports active collection of signatures in favor its user’s letter, addressed to the presidents of Armenia and Russian Federation with a request to suppress manifestations

U.S. Embassy: We do not tolerate the abuse of public office for private gain
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-20 19:45:45

February 20, 2011 On Friday, February 18, the U.S. Department of Justice and USAID announced in Washington that Michael E. Hase, 62, was arrested in Dulles, Virginia by Federal agents

Statement of Shirak region drivers of the cars with Georgian registration numbers
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-18 16:30:30

18 February, 2011 Gyumri We, Shirak region drivers of the cars with Georgian registration numbers, have applied to RA President, Prime-Minister, Chairman of the National Assembly, 9 deputies of the National

His Holiness Aram I in Cyprus
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-17 18:40:37

Antelias - On Thursday 17 February 2011, Catholicos Aram I left for Cyprus to preside over the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches

VivaCell-MTS organized a project management training course for the students of 11 universities
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-16 20:20:11

February 16, 2011, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, announces organization of training course on the basics of project management for the students of a number

OBAMA REQUESTS $ 40 MILLION IN AID TO ARMENIA FOR FY2012; AGAIN PROPOSES BREAKING ARMENIA-AZERBAIJAN MILITARY AID PARITY IN FAVOR OF BAKU
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-15 09:55:50

Global Health and Child Survival Account Slashed for Armenia and Azerbaijan House Set to Consider FY2011 Budget as Soon as February 15th WASHINGTON, DC - As the U.S. Congress continues deliberations

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY CALLS FOR ROBUST AID TO ARMENIA AS ADMINISTRATION'S BUDGET CALLS FOR OVERALL SPENDING REDUCTION
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-15 01:30:22

Washington, DC - Today, the Administration released its budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, which provides an overall reduction in funding for the Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia account

Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ and Blessing Day of the Newly Married
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-14 00:12:35

On February 14, the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the presentation of baby Jesus to the Temple. On this day, following the celebration of Divine Liturgy, newly married couples

The European Armenian Federation restores the balance in an event for Azeri refugees
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-12 00:50:47

European Parliament (Brussels) – The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy informs that, on Thursday 9th February 2011, an event was organized by the NGO “Human Rights Without

OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs issue statement
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-11 23:29:30

VIENNA, 11 February 2011 – The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs (Ambassadors Bernard Fassier of France, Robert Bradtke of the United States, and Igor Popov of the Russian Federation) visited

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund U.S. Eastern region affiliate welcomes Khoren Bandazian as new chairman
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-11 19:15:14

Yerevan, February 11, 2011 – After eight distinguished years of dedicated service as Secretary of the Board of Directors of Armenia Fund USA, Khoren Bandazian, a highly respected member

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY STATEMENT ON THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE MUSEUM CASE
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-10 10:14:48

February 9, 2011 Washington, DC - Last month the U.S. District Court in Washington, DC issued an order and an accompanying 190-page Memorandum of Opinion regarding the Armenian Genocide Museum

ProCredit Bank in Armenia Celebrates its 3rd Anniversary
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-09 14:30:18

The whole team of ProCredit Bank in Armenia celebrates its 3rd anniversary. The whole team of ProCredit Bank in Armenia celebrates its 3rd anniversary. Since its opening on February

NORMAN K. MILLER CHARITABLE FUND DONATES $ 36,000 TO EXPAND ANCA CAPITAL GATEWAY PROGRAM EMPOWERING YOUNG ARMENIAN AMERICANS
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-09 11:41:54

Armenian Genocide Survivor Leaves an Enduring Commitment to Helping Armenian Americans Start Careers in Government, Politics, and the Media WASHINGTON, DC - The estate of the late Armenian American industrialist

Sabine Freizer: Lack of progress in the peace talks is increasing the likelihood of an accidental war at any time
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-08 20:15:49

Baku/Yerevan/Tbilisi/Istanbul/Brussels, 8 February 2011: Escalating front-line clashes, a spiral-ling arms race, vitriolic rhetoric and a virtual breakdown in peace talks increase the chance Armenia and Azerbaijan will go back

Lincy Foundation Donates $ 10.5 Million to the UAF
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-08 10:46:46

GLENDALE, CA – The United Armenian Fund is pleased to announce that it has received a generous contribution of $ 10.5 million from The Lincy Foundation. A major portion of

ASSEMBLY INTERN ALUMNI HOST SUCCESSFUL NEW YEARS EVENT
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-07 23:53:45

New York, NY - Former Assembly Interns Alex Karapetian and Bianka Kadian-Dodov spearheaded an Armenian Assembly Intern Alumni reunion and young professionals (YP) gathering in New York City last

St. Mary, Costa Mesa Celebrates 25th Anniversary
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-05 11:07:08

Published on Feb 04 2011 by Divan of the Diocese On January 30, 2011, the Primate celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Mary Armenian Church in

OSCE Office promotes effective state regulatory system in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-04 22:49:16

YEREVAN, 4 February 2010 – The OSCE Office in Yerevan today presented key findings of an OSCE-supported assessment of Armenia’s business environment that aims to support work to improve

Cafesjian Family Foundation Welcomes District Court Ruling in Armenian Genocide Museum Case
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-04 19:38:19

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cafesjian Family Foundation (CFF) welcomes the decision by the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia that the National Bank of

Synopsys and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Establish Microelectronics Program
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-04 16:15:08

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad have signed a long-term cooperation

ANCA CAPITAL GATEWAY HOUSE DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF HOVIG APO SAGHDEJIAN
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-03 21:46:38

New $ 25,000 Donation from Apo Saghdejian Brings Total Raised in Honor of Youth Leader's Legacy to More than $ 100,000 WASHINGTON, DC - Apo Saghdejian and his daughter Nayiri

UN Secretary-General Message on the Observance of World Interfaith Harmony Week
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-03 16:48:39

New York, 1-7 February 2011 The first World Interfaith Harmony Week is an opportunity to focus global attention on the efforts of religious leaders, interfaith movements and individuals around the

IFJ Calls for Immediate Release of Belgian Reporter Held in Egypt
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-02 21:21:56

02 February 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its European group, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) have today called for the immediate release of Belgian journalist Maurice

Another gold–bearing mine in Armenia will be developed in open-cast manner
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-02 13:26:48

Another gold–bearing mine in Armenia, Amoulsar, will be developed in open-cast manner. Goeteam Company was issued the license for development which represents interest of Canadian Lidian International Company in

STATEMENT OF NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
  • Press release
  • 2011-02-01 14:21:58

following the International Conference on the Environmental Safety of Teghut Copper-Molybdenum Mining Project held on December 14, 2010 in Yerevan, Armenia 25 January, 2011 In November 2007, the Government of Armenia

IFJ Condemns “Desperate Tactics” as Egypt Targets Media
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-31 20:22:56

31 January 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on Egypt to end the crackdown on journalism and media which has led to numerous beatings of media staff

A declaration “Building a Democratic State by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic” was distributed at the PACE
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-28 13:12:05

On January 27, 2011, a declaration - “Building a Democratic State by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic” – was distributed at the PACE. The declaration was prepared by Armenian MP,

Indignation of the French- Armenian organisation
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-28 11:34:26

Turkish president denies, in France, the Armenian genocide in 1915 The CCAF (co-ordination Council of the Armenian organisations of France) condemns with the biggest firmness the statements of the

ANCA: Obama Renominated Bryza for Full Term as U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-28 01:43:00

UPDATE: Sen. Menendez Disappointed at Pres. Obama’s Recess Appointment of Bryza WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama, in the wake of his controversial last-minute "recess" appointment of Matt Bryza as

Orange supports children with autism
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-27 21:07:20

Orange and “Arabkir” United Children’s Charity Foundation sum up the results of the project implemented last year and announce about the project for 2011 Yerevan, January 27th, 2011. Today in

VivaCell-MTS’ new-generation service center opened in Abovyan
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-25 17:18:52

January 18, 2008, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, announces the launch of the second service center in Abovyan providing a wide scope of products

INVEST FOR THE FUTURE CONFERENCE
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-21 18:05:55

Twenty two women entrepreneurs from Armenia will participate in a regional conference January 24-26 in Istanbul, organized by the U.S. Department of State as co-chair of the Community of

Community Tree Planting Program Provides 66,539 Trees for 177 Public Sites Throughout Armenia in 2010
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-20 14:51:27

YEREVAN--Armenia Tree Project (ATP) has donated 131 trees in appreciation of the dedicated service and invaluable contribution of the U.S Embassy in Yerevan to the welfare of Armenia. Together

The hackers of Azerbaijan attacked the official site of the movie “Interrupted song”
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-20 14:39:06

Since opening the first art movie site www.prervannaya-pesnya.ru which is telling about Armenian-Azerbaijan relationship has been visited 25000 people within two days. In January 18 to January 19 at

ANCA WELCOMES U.S. SUPREME COURT REJECTION OF MASSACHUSETTS
GENOCIDE DENIAL LAWSUIT
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-20 11:10:02

High Court Declines to Consider Turkish Lobby-Sponsored Bid to Force Genocide Denial into Public Schools WASHINGTON, DC - A longstanding legal campaign, spearheaded by pro-Turkey lobbies, to force the Commonwealth

ANCA WELCOMES AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN ARMENIA'S CALL FOR
NEW U.S.-ARMENIA TRADE AGREEMENT
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-19 10:57:13

Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Would Expand U.S.-Armenia Economic Cooperation WASHINGTON, DC - The American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia's (AmCham) public call for a U.S-Armenia Trade and Investment Agreement

On the 21st Anniversary of Baku Armenians’ Pogroms Aliev declares: “Yerevan is Azerbaijani land”
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-19 00:28:39

This week marks the 21st anniversary of the Pogrom of Armenians in Baku, capital city of Azerbaijan, which started on January 13th, 1990 and lasted a full seven days.

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY HOLDS SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR GATHERING IN CALIFORNIA
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-18 21:08:40

Washington, DC - The Pasadena home of David and Margaret Mgrublian was the site of the New Year gathering of the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) on Sunday, January

FACEBOOK SOCIAL NETWORK: SHAHUMYAN MINE OPEN DEVELOPMENT – OPEN GENICIDE
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-14 16:24:06

Shahumyan Mine open-cast development project was called an open genocide of people in Facebook Social Network. We speak about the project by Deno Gold Mining Company, according to which

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA ALARMED, SADDENED BY ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION ON U.S. REPRESENTATIVE GABRIELLE GIFFORDS
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-13 22:33:09

Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of American (Assembly) expresses its deep sadness at the national tragedy that occurred in Tucson, Arizona on January 8, 2010 where six people

ACNIS LAUNCHES NEW RESEARCH RESOURCE PROJECT
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-12 15:56:35

Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) announced on January 12, 2011 the launch of a new “ACNIS Research Resource Project” designed to assist scholars, experts and

Vahakn Dadrian Receives Medal from Armenian Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-12 14:19:44

Yerevan—Prof. Vahakn Dadrian, Director of Genocide Research at the Zoryan Institute, was honoured by Dr. Hranush Hakobyan, Armenia’s Minister of Diaspora, with the bestowing of a gold medal, the

“THE BIRTH OF JESUS OF BETHLEHEM IS THE CHRISTIAN MESSAGE OF LOVE, JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION”, SAID HIS HOLINESS ARAM I
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-06 18:18:13

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Thursday 6 January 2011, His Holiness Aram I celebrated the Christmas Liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Antelias. The President of

His Holiness Aram I Expsesses His Condolence to Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic Orthodox Church
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-06 18:06:11

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - In a letter to Pope Shenouda III, His Holiness Aram I strongly condemned the killing of innocents as they prayed to celebrate New Year. He hoped

New ARS Dubai-Sharjah Entity in the Emirates
  • Press release
  • 2011-01-01 10:14:45

Took place the founding of the new ARS Dubai-Sharjah entity in the presence of ARS Central Executive Board Vice-Chairperson Maro Froundjian. This new addition to the global network of

Celebration of the ARS Centennial in Akhaltskha
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-30 18:25:59

On December 26, 2010, a celebration of the 100-th anniversary of the Armenian Relief Society took place in the Cultural House of Akhaltsekha. The function was opened by the

By Orange support children of Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions received gifts from Santa Clause
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-30 18:17:58

It’s already the second year that by Orange support “Kind Santa Clause” project is being implemented in Vayots Dzor region, which aims to bring to life the New Year

IFC and FMO Help Armenia’s Armeconombank Fund Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-30 18:01:26

Yerevan, Armenia, December 30, 2010—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Armenia’s Armeconombank expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises and boost economic recovery

Primate Celebrates Divine Liturgy at St. Peter, Van Nuys – Bob Simonian Receives St. Nerses the Graceful Medal and Pontifical Encyclical
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-30 11:15:44

On December 26, 2010, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered an inspirational sermon at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys, California. Archpriest Frs.

New Year gifts from Orange for elder people living alone
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-29 15:22:41

On New Year’s Eve Orange has prepared a special gift for 50 immobile old people living alone and in care of the “Mission Armenia” NGO. The company has given

Orange is the sponsor of Music Days of the Winter Fest 2010
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-27 15:52:39

Yerevan, December 27th, 2010. By Orange support till 29th of December, every evening from 18:30, the Lovers Park in Yerevan will host Armenian best loved music bands and performers,

Ralph Yirikian awarded Valeri Bryusov Medal
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-27 15:41:17

December 27th, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (“MTS” – NYSE: MBT), announces that today the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to

CHILDREN OF ARMENIA FUND EXTENDED ITS 2010 SAVE A GENERATION AWARD TO GERARD L. CAFESJIAN
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-27 09:51:34

Children of Armenia Fund extended its 2010 Save a Generation award to entrepreneur and philanthropist Gerard L. Cafesjian, the founder and principal benefactor of the Cafesjian Center for the

COAF’s Economic Development Projects to Serve as a
Driving Force for Progress in Rural Communities
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-24 15:27:58

December 23, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – As part of its Comprehensive Rural Development Program, the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) continues its work to secure a brighter future for

Armenia’s leading mobile operator sponsored building of “Tsakhkadzor” skiing center
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-21 21:00:19

Armenia’s Sport’s Partner supports long-term programs that boost Armenians’ pride and morale, and will result in further economic growth in the form of improved touristic infrastructure December 21, 2010, Yerevan,

ANCA CONTINUES TO CALL FOR U.S. HOUSE VOTE ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-18 11:38:05

WASHINGTON, DC - Armenian American and anti-genocide activists across the United States continue to mobilize in support of a possible vote on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.252, in the

OSCE supports preventing human trafficking, assisting victims in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-17 16:16:43

AGHVERAN, Armenia, 17 December 2010 - A national forum on the implementation of the Armenian national referral procedure of trafficked victims organized by the Anti-Trafficking Support and Resource Unit

ACKNOWLEDGE THE BENEFITS OF MIGRATION AND SHARE THAT VISION, SAYS IOM ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-17 10:48:59

GENEVA- 18 December 2010 – Governments need to open their eyes to the benefits of migration and share that vision with the public at large, says the International Organization

Authorities Deny License for Critical Voice Despite Court Judgment
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-17 10:45:33

December 16, 2010, New York - Armenia has denied a broadcast license to an independent television station, A1+, despite a European Court of Human Rights judgment that previous denials

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR TERJENIAN-THOMAS ASSEMBLY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-16 23:55:21

Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) announced today that the application deadline for the 2011 Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program in Washington, DC has been extended to

HERITAGE: ACTS OF STATE-DRIVEN TERRORISM COMMITTED AGAINST OLD JUGHA REMAIN UNPUNISHED
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-15 22:36:43

Today, 15 December 2010, marks the fifth anniversary of the destruction of the historic cross-stones located at the medieval Armenian cemetery of Old Jugha, which stands as an element

Official Recognition of Armenian Genocide by Ealing Council
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-15 10:41:28

At full Council meeting of 14th December 2010, Ealing council voted by absolute majority to recognise the Armenian Genocide. The motion moved by Ara Iskandarian a Labour Councillor of Armenian

ENVIRONMENTALISTS DEMAND FROM NATURE PROTECTION MINISTRY TO STOP “GEGAMET PLUS” ILLEGAL OPERATION COMPANY IN SEVAN BASIN
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-14 18:18:47

Environmentalists demand from Nature Protection Ministry to stop the illegal operation of “Gegamet Plus” Company in Sevan basin. “Gegamet Plus” Company submitted for consideration of the State Environmental Expert

ANCA CELEBRATES LIFE OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE FILMOGRAPHY PIONEER J. MICHAEL HAGOPIAN
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-14 10:57:18

Armenian Genocide Survivor Dedicated his Life to Armenian Genocide Awareness, Affirmation and Education WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) expressed its deepest condolences on the passing

ACNIS HOLDS RECEPTION MARKING PUBLICATION OF NEW BOOK ON CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE IN ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-13 16:39:07

Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) hosted a special reception today to mark the publication of a new book, “The Key Issues of Building a Constitutional

UN Climate Change Conference in Cancún, delivers balanced package of decisions, restores faith in multilateral process
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-11 16:27:42

Cancún, 11 December 2010 – The UN Climate Change Conference in Cancún, Mexico, ended on Saturday with the adoption of a balanced package of decisions that set all governments

ACNIS HOLDS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ASSESSING A NEW REPORT ON NAGORNO KARABAGH AND THE PEACE PROCESS
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-11 15:04:08

Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) hosted a roundtable discussion on December 10 assessing a new report on the Nagorno Karabagh peace process and analyzing the

First Ever Ecumenical Prayer Service Held at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral

  • Press release
  • 2010-12-11 12:37:05

Published on Dec 10 2010 by Divan of the Diocese On December 7, 2010, the Primate presided over the first ever Ecumenical Prayer Service at the St. Leon Armenian Cathedral. Diocesan

NINTH CIRCUIT COURT RULES CALIFORNIA LAW ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE-ERA CLAIMS CONSTITUTIONAL
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-11 10:59:49

Court Reverses Earlier Decision that had Placed State and Local Genocide Recognition Efforts at Risk WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed the Ninth Circuit

Restrictions on China Jailed Nobel Laureate and Supporters Must Cease
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-09 21:29:59

09 Decembre 2010 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for China’s authorities to lift blanket bans and restrictions around imprisoned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

The Second Regional Stakeholder Meeting on project “Creation of Enabling Environment for Integrated Management of the Kura-Aras Trans-boundary River Basin”
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-09 20:31:22

On December 10, 2010, REC Caucasus organizes the second Regional Stakeholder Meeting on project “Creation of Enabling Environment for Integrated Management of the Kura-Aras Trans-boundary River Basin” in Tbilisi,

IOM Supports Armenia Schools Ministry in Developing/Implementing Counter Trafficking Curriculum
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-09 15:49:59

The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia (RA MoES) will introduce on 9 December new educational materials developed in conjunction with IOM, to sensitize school

Ways to promote effective customs system in Armenia discussed at an OSCE-supported event
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-09 14:22:14

Challenges in the customs sphere and ways to address those will be the theme of a conference held by the ‘Customs Brokers’ Association’ with the support of the OSCE

International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) Press Release
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-08 22:13:02

Kyrgyzstan/FIDH's President visits Azimjan Askarov in detention Kyrgyz authorities must fight effectively against impunity and guarantee the rule of law http://www.fidh.org/Kyrgyz-authorities-must-fight-effectively-against Paris - Bishkek, December 8, 2010 – FIDH's mission, including

OSCE hosts national workshop in Yerevan on enhancing cyber-security
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-08 21:51:43

YEREVAN, 8 December 2010 - A national expert workshop on combating terrorist use of the Internet and comprehensively enhancing cyber-security, organized by the OSCE Action against Terrorism Unit (ATU)

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Human Rights Award 2010 To Christo Komarnitski from Bulgaria
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-07 20:49:49

Vienna, 7 December 2010 - The South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in South East and Central Europe and

Armenia: workshop on supporting the families of missing persons opens in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-06 13:33:59

Yerevan (ICRC) – A five-day ICRC workshop starting today in Yerevan will identify the psychological, social, economic and legal needs of the families of missing persons and share best

New President of the International Social Security Association elected
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-04 19:14:27

(04.12.2010) The members of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have elected a new President to represent its 340-plus member institutions during the World Social Security Forum, in Cape

Free of charge vouchers for VivaCell-MTS prepaid cards for the passengers of Armavia flights
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 22:21:27

December 3, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that effective November 24 all passengers on Armavia flights can receive VivaCell-MTS

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN IN CAMBODIA
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 17:06:49

Phnom Penh--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Heritage Party leader and Armenia’s first minister of foreign affairs, is currently in the Cambodian capital to take part in and address the 6th General

Millennium Challenge Account Armenia Emphasizes Construction Quality and Environmentally Sound Practices
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 16:32:57

Yerevan, Armenia – The focus of the U.S. Government funded Millennium Challenge Account Armenia Program (MCA-Armenia) is rehabilitation of Armenia’s vital irrigation infrastructure complemented with extensive technical and financial

Astana declaration adopted at OSCE Summit charts way forward
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 15:59:23

ASTANA, 2 December 2010 – The first OSCE Summit in 11 years concluded today with Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev welcoming the work of Heads of State and Government from

UN Department of Public Information in Armenia together with its partners marks
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 13:39:11

Yerevan, 3 December 2010 - The UN Department of Public Information in Armenia together with Pyunic Armenian Association for the Disabled marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

ARMENIA: Imprisoned activist and editor attacked, placed in strict-regime jail
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 11:55:01

New York, December 2, 2010— The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about reports that Nikol Pashinian, an opposition activist and editor-in-chief of the independent daily Haykakan Zhamanak, was

ANCA CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR STRENGTHENING WORLDWIDE ARMENIAN ADVOCACY AT ANC AUSTRALIA'S ANNUAL BANQUET
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 11:49:16

WASHINGTON, DC - Provided below are the remarks offered by Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman Ken Hachikian at the Armenian National Committee of Australia's annual banquet in

USAID NOMINEE FAILS TO EXPLAIN $25 MILLION SHORTFALL IN AID TO NAGORNO KARABAKH
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 11:31:26

Paige Alexander's Written Responses Offer Insights into Programs, but Avoid Addressing Funding Gap WASHINGTON, DC - Written responses by a senior United States Agency for International Development (USAID) nominee to

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES



  • Press release
  • 2010-12-03 10:36:56

3 December 2010 The theme of this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Keeping the promise: mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals”.

LOCAL STUDENTS COMPLETE SEMESTER INTERNSHIP WITH THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-02 20:44:14

Washington, DC - Students from George Washington University (GW) recently completed their fall semester internships at the Assembly working on a wide variety of Armenian-American issues, reported the Armenian

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA COMMENDS CONGRESSMAN WOLF FOR HONORING THE LIFE OF COLONEL GEORGE JUSKALIAN

  • Press release
  • 2010-12-02 13:00:00

Washington, DC - This week, the House of Representatives unanimously approved H. R. 6392, legislation introduced by Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA) and supported by Virginia's entire Congressional delegation, to

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY CAPITAL REGION COUNCIL PREPARES FOR HOLIDAY SEASON
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-02 13:00:00

Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America's (Assembly) Capital Region Council (CRC) met recently to review Assembly initiatives, including plans for the Assembly's Holiday Reception and

ArmNet Awards 2010 All 640 participants will pass to second stage
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-01 15:47:11

On 30 November at 23:59:59 public vote stage for ArmNet Awards 2010 has ended. At the moment of voting termination, 121421 total votes were registered for 640 websites. Numerous

The Armenian descending from a family from Adana supports to the highly valuable Cilician series
  • Press release
  • 2010-12-01 14:40:59

With the support from Ralph Yirikian, Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute reprinted Ferriman Duckett’s monograph on the massacres in Adana VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the

World leaders in Astana to address security challenges at OSCE Summit
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-30 16:10:10

ASTANA, 30 November 2010 - Heads of State and Government from the 56 OSCE participating States and 12 Partner countries are in Astana for the OSCE Summit, set to

INVEST NOW FOR TOMORROW’S MIGRATION
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-30 14:22:54

GENEVA, 29 November – The world will be taken by surprise by the relentless pace of migration unless States, international organizations and civil society make a concerted effort to

Guangzhou Begins Transformation from Asian Games to Asia Para Games
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-30 11:41:52

GUANGZHOU, China - November 30, 2010 - Guangzhou, the host city for the recently concluded 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA PARTICIPATES IN MARSHAL LEGACY INSTITUTE'S 13th ANNUAL GALA
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-29 19:41:12

Washington, DC - Last month, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) participated as a full partner in the Marshall Legacy Institute's (MLI) 13th Annual Gala, where Assembly Board Member

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: Premises of A1 TV Headquarters Allegedly Blocked by Police in Skopje
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-26 20:12:11

Vienna, 26 November 2010 - The South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from South and East Europe and an

$20.8 million pledged at Telethon 2010
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-26 19:42:58

Yerevan, November 26, 2010– Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is pleased to announce that it successfully concluded its 13th International Telethon by raising yet another record breaking $20.8 million in pledges.

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION PROTECTS US IN AMOUNT OF 100,000 AMD
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-26 19:23:38

100,000 AMD ($300): this is the amount that the State Environmental Inspection of Nature Protection Ministry fined Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum Combine for the leak of 50 tons of

UNFPA launches "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence" Campaign: Press Conference and Photo Exhibition

Forum theatre performance, rock concert, presentation of survey results and much more – during the “16-Days” campaign
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-25 22:19:37

Today at UN House, UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, held a press conference devoted to launching of "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence" campaign in Armenia, with participation

Watch Telethon 2010 Now!

  • Press release
  • 2010-11-25 20:10:31

Program to Benefit Water Projects in Artsakh Los Angeles, CA - Raising funds for drinking water and irrigation projects in Artsakh, Armenia Fund's "Water is Life" International Thanksgiving Day

The 5th All-Armenian e-content competition will be held in Armenia from November 25 to December
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-25 17:08:04

25, dedicated to the 500th aniversary of book-printing in Armenia VivaCell-MTS is the General Sponsor of the Armenian e-content competition, organized by the Armenian Fund for Information Technologies and

ANCA: MENENDEZ PRESSES OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ON UNDER-SPENDING OF NAGORNO KARABAKH AID
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-25 10:57:42

Watch the Senate Hearing Video featuring the Exchange Between Senator Menendez and USAID nominee Paige Alexander http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=1966 WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), long a leading advocate on issues

OSCE Senior Police Adviser calls on furthering the police reform in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-24 20:15:09

YEREVAN, 24 November 2010 – Getting the first-hand information on the pace of the comprehensive police reform undertaken in Armenia is the main purpose of the two-day visit of

People are the Real Wealth of the Nations
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-24 14:23:05

Yerevan, 23 November, 2010 – “The real wealth of a nation is its people, the beneficiaries and the drivers of human development, and expansion of their freedoms, with the

NKR President Bako Sahakyan Visits the Western Diocese
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-21 12:46:05

We are delighted to inform the Diocesan faithful that on November 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., His Excellency Bako Sahakyan, President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic, and his delegation

French actor Gerard Depardieu support the Armenian Fund
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-21 10:52:32

Very famous French actor Gerard Depardieu has appealed for donations to help Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. The artist who has forged ties with Armenia by his friend Metzo Ikitian, president of

JERUSALEM CHURCH TO HAVE CO-ADJUTOR PATRIARCH
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-20 16:28:11

Jerusalem, Nov 20 - For the first time within living memory, the Armenian church in Jerusalem is to have a co-adjutor Patriarch whose primary mission will be to assist

USC DIASPORA SYMPOSIUM OF NOV. 20 TO BE WEBCAST GLOBALLY
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-20 11:30:51

Los Angeles - After months of preparation, the USC Institute of Armenian Studies is set to present on November 20, a one-day symposium on the Armenian Diaspora in its

CONGRESSMAN LANCE PRESSES FOR NEW U.S.-ARMENIA TRADE ACCORD
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-19 23:34:11

New Jersey Legislator Calls on U.S.. Trade Representative to Work Toward Expanded Trade with Armenia WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ) has called on the Obama Administration to negotiate

Azerbaijan urged to end harassment of activists
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-19 21:22:41

Amnesty International calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to stop harassing civil society activists, after a youth activist and parliamentary candidate who revealed election violations was detained at the country’s

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA JOINS WITH 'STAND' TO DISCUSS LESSONS FROM THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-19 08:57:07

Washington, DC - Last week, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) discussed the lessons of the Armenian Genocide with students from the Dulaney High School chapter of STAND, a

PROMOTING YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CIVIC ACTIVISM IN ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-18 17:32:16

Yerevan, Armenia - On November 19, 2010, the USAID Youth and Community Action Program (YCAP) held its close-out event titled “Promoting Youth and Community Civic Activism in Armenia: Results

ANC Australia questions Georgian Minister on rights of Javakhk Armenians
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-18 10:43:31

SYDNEY: Georgian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Nalbandov denied that the government of Georgia persecutes Javakhk-Armenians when questioned by Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) Executive Director Varant

First Regional Workshop of the Project “Promotion of Cleaner Production and Energy efficiency technology through development of business planning practices for Cleaner Production and Energy efficiency projects”
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-17 20:05:19

On November 15-16, 2010, REC Caucasus organized the First Regional Workshop in the frames of the project "Promoting Competitiveness and Efficiency of Small and Medium Enterprise Through Cleaner Production

VivaCell-MTS Career Development Program presented at Education and Career EXPO 2010
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-16 20:20:46

VivaCell-MTS is committed to helping Armenian youth self-realization in the Motherland, stay and create value for the own country November 16, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile

IPI/SEEMO Press Release: On 'Stand Up for Journalism' Day, European Federation of Journalists Throws Weight behind Turkish Media Rights Campaign
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-15 19:29:48

Turkish 'Freedom for Journalists Platform', Backed by IPI's Turkish National Committee, Says 50 Journalists Now in Prison in Turkey The South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) would like

Two books on the European Union launched in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-15 18:58:16

Yerevan, Armenia – The Delegation of the European Union to Armenia and the Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) launched two books providing useful information on the European Union. Hello Europe

Issues raised outside the powers and theme of checks of CC
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-15 17:39:22

Despite the fact that CC did not have the authority to carry out direct checks in “GeoProMining Gold'' LLC it concerned only the verification of the legality of granting

Boffo Opening for Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-13 19:58:06

GUANGZHOU, China - November 13, 2010 - The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), had a

FOREIGN MINISTER OF ARMENIA IN KOLKATA
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-13 13:58:12

On 12th November 2010, the Foreign Minister of Republic of Armenia Mr. Edward Nalbandyan who was on an official visit in India visited the Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy

ANCA AGAIN CALLS ON OBAMA TO EXPAND U.S.-ARMENIA TRADE
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-13 12:00:02

Watch: Armenian Ministry of Economy to Seek Adoption of U.S.-Armenia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=1964 U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Task Force Meeting in Yerevan Set to Consider Agreement WASHINGTON, DC -

G20 URGED TO IMPLEMENT COMMITMENT TO JOBS, SOCIAL PROTECTION
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-12 23:30:06

SEOUL (ILO News): Amidst widespread concern about the slow recovery in employment, Mr. Juan Somavia, Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO)*, urged the G20 Leaders to implement

Alternative Resources in Media (ARM) Program Launched
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-12 20:01:23

Yerevan, Armenia (November 12, 2010) — An official launch ceremony of the new Alternative Resources in Media (ARM) program has taken place to further the efforts targeted at media development in

Armenia’s PSRC has allocated frequencies to Armenia’s leading mobile operator VivaCell-MTS for building 4G LTE network
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-12 18:45:53

VivaCell-MTS is the first Armenian mobile operator granted the permission to use radio frequencies within 40 megahertz range to build the LTE-based 4G network in the country November 11th,

CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PRE SCHOOL EDUCATION IN SEVKAR
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-12 15:46:38

Sevkar, Tavush - On November 12, 2010, the USAID-funded Small Scale Infrastructure Program (SSIP), implemented by Cooperative Housing Foundation International (CHF) and Shen NGO, marked the completion of renovation

DEMAND From the Republic of Armenia’s Civil Society on Making Changes in
the Armenian Electoral Code
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-12 14:35:41

In order to rule out election fraud, ballot stuffing and other election violations, to make the election process become more transparent, and to truly establish the Republic of Armenia’s

AGBU Appeals to Members and Friends to Support the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Telethon on November 25
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-11 20:38:53

AGBU invites its members, friends and the general public to donate to the 13th Annual Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Telethon, titled "Water Is Life," which will take place in Los

Bonus for all prepaid subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-11 18:44:21

Before January 10 VivaCell-MTS prepaid subscribers can accumulate bonus receiving calls from RA other mobile and fixed networks November 11, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems”

Human Rights Defender of Armenia to speak at the European Parliament, hold high-level meetings with EU institutions
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 20:51:04

Armen Harutyunyan, the Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of Armenia, will be in Brussels from November 15 to November 18, 2010, in order to meet with European Institutions. The visit

Regional Conference on Development of Regional Approaches for Sustainable Land Management for Mitigating Land Degradation and Reducing Poverty
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 19:58:09

On November 18-19, 2010 REC Caucasus organizes the Regional Conference in the frames of the ongoing EU supported Project “Sustainable Land Management for Mitigating Land Degradation and Reducing Poverty

On The Tracks of The Old Photos
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 18:53:58

On November 11 at the Armenian Genocide Museum Institute a public speech will be held by Missak Keleshian. He will present the photographic and the video materials regarding the

The results of the Chopin competition of Young Pianists of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 18:32:46

To celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Frederic Chopin, one of the most outstanding world composers who was a Pole, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Yerevan

3 989 Medals to be Awarded
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 18:11:53

GUANGZHOU, China - November 10, 2010 - The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), will has

Raffi Hovannisian at Canadian Parliament
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 18:10:10

Ottawa--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs and current chairman of the Heritage Party, was on Parliament Hill to address the Ottawa Conference on Combating Antisemitism.

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture on management culture for students of the European Regional Academy
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 17:24:34

Management Culture – as it is practiced in VivaCell-MTS November 10, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the General Manager of the

Walk of Life 2010 to be held in Los Angeles on November 13
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 09:56:55

Festive community event will celebrate health and fitness, support the ABMDR’s life-saving work Los Angeles – The Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) announced that its fifth annual walkathon,

The USC Institute of Armenian Studies and the Armenian Review invite the public to an academic conference
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-10 08:55:36

LOS ANGELES – This year marks the 120th Anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation – one of the oldest and most influential political organizations in Armenian history. On this

Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch Will present Synopsys In Armenia With The ACE
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-09 22:20:19

On November 10, Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch will present Synopsys in Armenia with an award from Department of State Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Robert D.

European Journalists Support Strikes at BBC
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-09 15:18:36

8 November 2010- The European Federation of Journalists today called on journalists across Europe to support journalists at the BBC who have launched a strike campaign to defend pension

IFJ Calls for Swift Action in Russia after Murderous Attack on Journalist
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-09 15:13:54

08 November 2010- The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned a brutal attack on a leading Russian journalist and has urged the Russian authorities to act quickly to

A New Delight for Haghpat Children
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-09 14:50:29

Haghpat, Lori - On November 09, 2010, the USAID-funded Small Scale Infrastructure Program (SSIP), implemented by Cooperative Housing Foundation International (CHF) and Shen NGO, marked the completion of renovation

European Union discusses ongoing and future investment projects in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-08 15:57:34

On 8-9 November representatives of the European Union will visit Armenia to start the implementation of a project on the rehabilitation of the Yerevan metro and discuss an agreement

ANCC-Western Region Helps Trains Canadian Teachers Regarding Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-06 23:40:27

October 15-17, 2010 the Armenian National Committee of Canada – Western Region and the Genocide Education Project held a joint conference in Jasper, Alberta that was part of the

Armenian Community Makes its Voice Heard in Ontario Municipal Elections
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-06 23:30:26

On Monday, October 25th, 2010, municipal elections were held all across the province of Ontario. The Armenian National Committee (ANCT) had endorsed a number of candidates, both in City

Information Of the NKR State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-06 15:57:40

The authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic have again displayed good will and, guiding with the humanitarian norms, passed the bodies of two Azerbaijani servicemen to the Azerbaijani party,

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY MIDTERM ELECTION REVIEW
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-06 11:58:00

Washington, DC - Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) released a review on the 2010 midterm elections held earlier this week. As previously reported by the Assembly, this

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: Slowness in Court Systems Creates Ongoing Problems for Journalists in South and East Europe
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-05 21:54:57

Vienna, 5 November 2010 - The South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in South East and Central Europe and

Armenian students discuss migration and trafficking at Model OSCE organized by OSCE Office in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-05 19:26:31

YEREVAN, 5 November 2010 – Armenian students began a session of a Model OSCE Permanent Council today with discussions of trafficking and migration matters. The 64 students will attempt to

CONGRESSMAN FRELINGHUYSEN CALLS FOR NEW U.S.-ARMENIA TRADE AGREEMENT
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-05 09:35:04

Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Negotiate a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Armenia WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), in a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador

FEED THE CHILDREN TEAM PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE TO THOUSANDS IN ARMENIA

  • Press release
  • 2010-11-05 09:27:47

OKLAHOMA CITY – Feed The Children recently provided free medical, dental and eye care to over 2,000 patients at eight rural locations in Armenia. Feed The Children’s team of 23

IFJ Condemns Arrest of Journalists` Union Leader in Iran
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-04 23:00:59

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on the Iranian authorities to release Mohammadreza Moghise, a board member of the Association of Iranian Journalists (AoIJ), who was arrested on October 22

Armenia/Azerbaijan: repatriations take place under ICRC auspices
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-04 16:30:33

Geneva / Baku / Yerevan (ICRC) – The body of an Armenian citizen who died in Baku, Azerbaijan, in October 2010, was today repatriated to Armenia under the auspices

Text ARMENIA to 50555 at least once to help provide clean drinking water to the people of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-04 12:27:23

Los Angeles, CA – Armenia Fund is proud to announce that beginning today, it began accepting donations through cell phone text messages on the entire territory of the United

MAJORITY OF ARMENIAN CAUCUS, HOUSE AND SENATE FRIENDS WIN RE-ELECTION
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-04 09:45:20

Washington, DC - In an historic election night, which brought about a dramatic shift in power to Congress, members of the Armenian Caucus and supporters of the House and

VivaCell-MTS School targeted its training courses to future lawyers
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-03 20:23:21

Achievement is driven by the will to improve and consistency November 3, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the 3-day interactive course within

Provision of Agricultural Equipment to Horticultural Cooperatives
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-03 17:03:17

CARD in cooperation with UMCOR is implementing Sustainable Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Development program (SCEAD). Within the scope of the program 21 agricultural cooperatives received and continue to receive

Photo Contest on the topic of
“Violence Against Women”
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-03 16:48:00

The United Nations Populations Fund within the framework of “Combating Gender-Based Violence in the South Caucasus” Project is pleased to announce a photo contest on the topic of “Violence

OVER 90% OF ANCA BACKED CANDIDATES WIN
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-03 11:24:31

Key Senate Victories include Reid, Kirk, Boxer, Schumer, and Mikulski; ANCA Played Key Role in Grimm’s Defeat of McMahon for U.S. House seat from New York City WASHINGTON, DC –

PASADENA ANC TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING WITH CITY MANAGER MICHAEL BECK
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-03 11:10:00

PASADENA, CA - On November 9th the Pasadena Armenian National Committee will host a town hall meeting with City Manager Michael Beck. Mr. Beck has been widely praised as


PEOPLE SUFFOCATE WITH SMOKE, BUT EMISSIONS WITHIN STANDARDS

  • Press release
  • 2010-11-02 13:25:05

“I’ve got problems with my throat, I’m a sportsman…but now I’m suffocating, while my throat’s burning…” EcoLur received these complaints from people living or working near “Pure Iron” factory

Legal Essay Program among students
  • Press release
  • 2010-11-02 13:09:25

In the framework of the Career Development Program VivaCell-MTS is happy to announce a Legal Essay Program among the students of law and related disciplines from all universities of

ANCA Endorses Deval Patrick for Governor and Steve Grossman for
Treasurer in Massachusetts Elections
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-31 11:50:13

WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) announced its endorsements of Governor Deval Patrick for Governor and Steve Grossman for Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

200th birth anniversary of Frederic Chopin
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-29 20:04:13

To celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Frederic Chopin, one of the most outstanding composers who was a Pole, the Embassy of the Republic in Poland in Yerevan undertook

More than 200 Participants Competed for Ten Prizes during
Synopsys Week in Armenia 2010
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-29 18:03:41

The Fifth Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad Reflects Diversity of Participants from Russia, Ukraine, Jordan, Bulgaria and Serbia YEREVAN, Armenia, October 29, 2010 -- Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software

Paying Tribute to Persons Contributing to the Recognition of the 1915
Genocide in Sweden
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-29 10:00:52

On October 27, the Union of Armenian Associations in Sweden arranged an evening gathering to pay tribute to those political figures and other organizations which had played a vital role in

ARF Bureau Calls on All Armenians to Participate in Armenia Fund Telethon
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-22 20:51:21

EREVAN (ARF Press Office)—The Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation issued a communiqué Tuesday urging all Armenians to take part in the upcoming Thanksgiving day Armenia Fund Telethon. Below is

As a result of cooperation between VivaCell-MTS and “BirthLink” NGO neonatal care equipment was installed in regional hospitals
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-22 19:00:29

Neonatal care equipment for around AMD 70 mln is obtained for hospitals in 4 regions of Armenia October 22, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC,



UN Food and Agriculture Organization and Ministry of Agriculture Mark World Food Day in Armenia

  • Press release
  • 2010-10-22 18:00:55

YEREVAN, 22 October 2010 – In a ceremony held today the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia marked the

Ameria CJSC is contracted to support renewable energy and energy efficiency facilities in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-22 13:36:27

Ameria CJSC is contracted to develop a business plan and project documentation for the investments by the Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund (R2E2 Fund) into renewable energy

Environmental problems portrayed in children’s drawings
VivaCell-MTS encourages fundamental approach towards environmental issues
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-22 12:23:58

October 21, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, continues to support the initiatives of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets

"Deep security" and freedom of expression are the basis of democracy, says Jagland at the Forum for the Future of Democracy
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-21 20:37:15

Yerevan, 21.10.2010 "The Council of Europe has a unique strategic role to play in strengthening good democratic governance at all levels in the European space" – that was the main

1500 children from Armenia benefit from HSBC Global Education Trust Funds
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-20 12:31:39

Since its launch in 2007, 1500 children from underprivileged communities in Armenia have benefited from HSBC Global Education Trust’s “Future First” programme. This USD 10 million programme has reached

ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE GATTO DISCUSSES ISSUES WITH ARMENIAN RIGHTS COUNCIL OF AMERICA
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-17 12:20:28

BURBANK, CA - On October 15, Assemblyman Mike Gatto met with the board of the Armenian Rights Council of America, who thanked Assemblyman Gatto for his work on behalf

U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Visits Armenia Fund
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-16 16:20:42

Los Angeles, CA - On Thursday, October 14, 2010, the Honorable Marie Yovanovitch, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia visited the Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region office as part of her

Armenian community of France honors French rescuers of Musa Dagh
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-16 14:10:45

On October 15, on Toulon's port, Viguen Tchitetchian, ambassador of RA, in presence of Secretary of State to Defence and French veterans, Hubert Falco, unveiled a plate to honor French

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN AT DITCHLEY CONFERENCE
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-15 19:38:33

Ditchley Park, UK—Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia's first foreign minister and Heritage Party chairman is currently in the United Kingdom participating in a Ditchley Foundation conference on “The EU and

ACA-PAC ENDORSES SENATOR BOXER
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-14 21:55:03

WASHINGTON, DC--The Armenian Council of America Political Action Committee announced its official endorsement of US Senator Barbara Boxer who is running for re-election in November. Boxer is challenged by

Minsk Group co-chairs issue statement
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  • 2010-10-14 21:00:34

VIENNA, 14 October 2010 - The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassadors Bernard Fassier of France, Robert Bradtke of the United States, and Igor Popov of the Russian

Orange Innovation Prize for Armenian students
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-14 16:58:34

Orange Armenia creates an Orange Innovation Prize for Armenian students, Bruno Duthoit, Orange Armenia CEO and Yves Tyrode, France Telecom Executive Vice President in charge of the Technocentre, announced

VivaCell-MTS among three Armenian companies awarded with Ruban d’Honneur of the European Business Awards 2010
  • Press release
  • 2010-10-14 16:45:29

Yerevan, September 14 – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the Company has been awarded the “Ruban d’Honneur” prize of the European Business Awards, sponsored by