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“Behavioural Insights Applied Live Academy” by UK’s Behavioral Insights Team
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-12 18:50:30

  During a 3-day capacity-building and problem-centered learning workshop representatives from “Work Armenia” working group and public servants will learn the nuances of behavioral experiments    The Edu2Work project was launched six

The Ombudsman Received Halo Trust Artsakh Programme Manager
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-06 19:00:56

On February 6, Artak Beglaryan, Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh, received Robert Syfret, Programme Manager of Artsakh HALO Trust international humanitarian organization.   Issues related demining process in

The formation of the Government of Western Armenia is not an end in itself
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-04 13:29:32

The formation of the Government of Western Armenia (and not only the government, but also the entire state system, as well as the parliament and the presidential system) was

The Heritage Party met with the US Ambassador to Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-04 10:14:58

    Today a meeting was held at the head office of Heritage party with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States of America Ms. Lynne M. Tracy.   During the

New leadership appointments in Grant Thornton Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-03 13:46:18

Year 2020 starts for Grant Thornton Armenia with changes in the governance and organizational structure that will serve to bring the firm’s new strategy and bold vision to life.    In

IDBank successfully placed the 2nd tranche dollar bonds issued in 2019
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-01 13:25:52

    The total volume of the 2nd tranche issuance is 5,000,000 US dollars, annual coupon yield is 5%, which will be paid quarterly, maturity of bonds is 27 months. In 2019,

IDBank goes live with SWIFT gpi
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-31 16:38:33

  IDBank is one of the first Armenian banks to go live with SWIFT global payment innovation (gpi) service. It allows to make cross-border payments service considerably faster and more

Bako Sahakyan's congratulatory message on Army Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-28 09:40:54

On 28 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Day of Homeland Defender.  The address runs as follows:  “Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities

About awarding Garo Paylan with Nobel Peace Prize 2020
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-24 16:29:50

  My dear compatriots, friends! My name is Saida Ohanyan and I`m the head of the International women's union of Hamshen Armenians «HAMSHENIAN», the deputy of the Parliament of Western Armenia.

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Defense Army Military Council
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-21 10:50:25

On 21 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Stepanakert at a meeting of the Defense Army’s Military Council convoked to sum up the activities of the army

Deliberate market focus drives solid growth for Grant Thornton
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-13 11:34:30

  Grant Thornton International Ltd today announced global revenues of USD5.72 billion for the financial year ended 30 September 2019, up 5.1% on 2018. This result represents growth of 6.4%

THE EUROPEAN UNION PROVIDED €5,1 M GRANT SUPPORT FOR ARMENIA’S ROAD SAFETY
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-19 18:35:48

      The Republic of Armenia and the European Investment Bank signed a Nighbourhood Investment Platform Grant Agreement to support the implementation of the Armenia Road Safety Improvement Project. This Agreement

ARARAT Apricot launched this summer by Yerevan Brandy Company awarded with a prize at XXIII International professional wines and spirits contest
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-19 18:28:03

    On November 13-22 the XXIII International professional wines and spirits contest took place in Moscow.  ARARAT Apricot received a gold medal in "spirits" category.  Wines and spirits from various countries

Bako Sahakyan visited the Talish village of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-13 18:09:07

On 13 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Talish village of the Martakert region and convened there a working consultation devoted to the activities being carried out

The results of the UNDP-RTF regional project have been summarized
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-11 15:18:35

Results of the UNDP-RTF regional project "Regulatory Framework to Promote Energy Efficiency in Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union" were summarized at a closing workshop held in Yerevan on

Inspired by the nature of Vayots Dzor Agarakadzor village
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-10 14:46:55

Hrach Manukyan is a talented craftsman from Agarakadzor, engaged in pottery, woodworking and ironwork. He currently runs his own small workshop located on the hilltop of the village.   The source

PAUL, the famous French café chain, is coming to Armenia: a new project by Galaxy Group of Companies
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-10 12:42:21

      PAUL, the famous French bakery & café brand is coming to Armenia soon. The famous bakery operates cafes in 46 countries around the world. The Galaxy Group of Companies

World Bank Supports EIF in Launching a Mobile Application Against Gender-based Violence
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-03 14:02:59

    YEREVAN, December 3, 2019 – Today, the Armenian Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) announces the launch of a mobile application called Safe YOU, developed with the World Bank Group’s 2018

New souvenir sheet with one stamp dedicated to the theme “Prominent Armenians. 150th anniversary of Komitas”
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-02 12:30:54

    On December 1st, 2019, a souvenir sheet with one stamp dedicated to the theme “Prominent Armenians. 150th anniversary of Komitas” has been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost”

BUSINESS CUSTOMERS OF UCOM’S UNIVERSAL PLUS TARIFF PLANS TO CALL ALL RUSSIAN NETWORKS USING THEIR INCLUSIVE MINUTES
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-29 17:54:36

    From now on, business customers of Universal Plus postpaid tariff plans of Ucom will be able to call all Russian networks using the inclusive minutes of the tariff plan

Central Depository of Armenia takes over the AECSD Chairmanship
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-28 15:10:11

 The Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD) and the Advisory Committee on Financial Markets under the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) have signed a memorandum of

Bako Sahakyan visited a range of military units of the Defense Army located in the central and eastern parts of the republic
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-27 16:08:56

On 27 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a range of military units of the Defense Army located in the central and eastern parts of the republic, got

1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-26 18:18:00

 Yesterday, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, United Nations in Armenia organized a press conference in UN house, dedicated to the International Campaign of

Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia at AIISA: Discussion around Armenia's security environment, system and policies
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-23 13:25:15

      November 22, 2019, Yerevan: On November 22 the Armenian Institute of International and Security Affairs hosted an off-the-record with Mr. Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia.   In

Ralph Yirikian: how to dream and achieve your dreams in a digital era?
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-21 18:38:34

    Upon yet another invitation from “Leadership School” VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian had an open door lecture “To dream and to Achieve” at the Ramada Hotel and Suits by

The 2019 Laureate of the Global IT Award is the founder of “Origami World” theory, author of the concept ‘virtual reality’ Takeo Kanade
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-20 16:44:04

    Today the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia hosted a press conference to announce the laureate of the Global IT Award2019. Speakers at the conference included Minister of High

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian Central Bank led by its chairman Arthur Javadyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-16 14:56:13

On November the 16th Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian Central Bank led by its chairman Arthur Javadyan. A range of issues related to cooperation

t Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening ceremony of the library-reading hall of the “Matenadaran-Gandzasar” Scientific-Cultural Center in the Vank village of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-15 15:56:34

On 15 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening ceremony of the library-reading hall of the “Matenadaran-Gandzasar” Scientific-Cultural Center in the Vank village of the

IDBank topped off the current stage of its Cyber Security Campaign with a lecture
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-15 15:29:50

Attaching importance to the Cyber Security to protect customer’s assets and adhering to the security rules, IDBank launched a campaign to increase customers’ Cyber Security awareness.   For about a month

VISA AND GEORGIA’S TBC-BACKED NEOBANK - SPACE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-14 16:17:31

Visa signs partnership agreement with FTSE250 TBC Bank’s Space, the first Georgian neobank, to develop innovative banking solutions in Georgia and beyond in the growing digital payments landscape Visa, the

Time for compensation for the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-14 10:12:33

On May 24th, 1915 the governments of England, France and Russia came up with special joint declaration, where three large countries publicly characterize the Turkish actions against Armenians as

Dilijan to have reconstructed stadium
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-13 12:22:40

In 2019 “Initiatives for Development of Armenia” (IDeA) Foundation partnered with football club “Pyunik” in reconstructing Dilijan stadium and re-equipping its adjacent facilities, as part of the foundation’s Dilijan

Tavush climate challenges in the focus of the EcoThon at UWC Dilijan
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-12 12:46:01

 The “EcoThon Tavush” organized by Women in Climate and Energy (WICE) NGO in the frame of EcoQuest and in partnership with United World College Dilijan took place at the

Bako Sahakyan met a group of members of the Belgian Francophone circles comprising deputies of the Belgian Federal and Regional Parliaments, representatives of the public, political and scientific-cultural spheres
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-09 11:55:35

On 8 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met a group of members of the Belgian Francophone circles comprising deputies of the Belgian Federal and Regional Parliaments, representatives of

Results of the 14th International Microelectronics Olympiad summed up
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-07 16:13:51

    The final stage of the 14th International Microelectronics Olympiad took place in Armenia, at the “Synopsys Armenia” Education Department (SAED).   This year the Olympiad attracted participants from all over the

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN AT SHANGHAI FORUM, MEETS CHINESE PRESIDENT
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-07 15:17:08

    Shanghai, CHINA--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs, the Heritage Party's political council chairman, and founding director of the Armenian Center for National and International and Studies

41 TEAMS TO COMPETE FOR THE GRAND PRIZE OF ROBOTEX ARMENIA SUPPORTED BY UCOM
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-06 16:17:09

    At 3pm today, the official press conference of the international robotics contest Robotex Armenia was held, with participation of speakers Karen Vardanyan, Executive Director at the Union of Advanced

The 22nd telethon of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund kicks off
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-04 11:20:25

On November 28, Hayastan All-Armenian Fund will kick off its 22nd annual telethon, which will be held under the slogan “To my beloved Armenia … Water and Sun for

Nominations for 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Closed
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-01 15:05:17

  November 1, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – Nominations for the 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity are now closed. The nomination period had officially opened on May 16, 2019,

Children will be more involved in nature conservation; a memorandum was signed
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-31 15:25:33

On October 28, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex and ArAves NGO.    The signing

Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event devoted to the Day of the Worker of the State Service on Emergency Situations
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-30 15:03:20

On 30 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event devoted to the Day of the Worker of the State Service on Emergency Situations.   The President congratulated

“MTS TV” mobile application. A joint project between VivaCell-MTS and Shant TV
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-30 14:51:56

    Owing to the “MTS TV” mobile app you will no longer miss exclusive TV programs of Shant TV, including the entertainment programs and important football matches, you will be

Inaugural Aurora Forum in Armenia a Resounding Success
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-25 18:17:57

    New international platform convened thought leaders, change-makers and entrepreneurs from around the globe to discuss key issues facing the world today October 25, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The first-ever

The “SunChild” 9th International Environmental Festival kicked off with support of VivaCell-MTS and World Vision Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-24 13:57:49

The 9th “SunChild” International Environmental Festival press conference revealed details about various exciting events within the framework of the festival program. The speakers at the press conference were VivaCell-MTS

The India-Armenia Pharmaceutical Business Forum-Exhibition to be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 19:43:53

  Yerevan, 18 October, Embassy of India: The Embassy of India in Armenia and Indian Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (PHARMEXCIL-Pharmaceuticals Export Promoution Council), supported by the Indian Ministry of Commerce

«Armath» sums up the IT Week achievements
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 14:27:25

The Armath engineering laboratories pavilion was always crowded during the days of DigiTec 2019 technological exhibition held at Yerevan Expo Center on October 6-9. The visitors, local and international

Events Dedicated to Komitas’ 150th Anniversary: “Aurora” Forum was Summed up in Tatev
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 10:53:48

  On October 21 tourists, “Aurora” forum guests and inhabitants of the neighboring communities took part in spiritual, educational and cultural festivities held in Tatev monastery complex.   The eventful week of

16.5% increase in passenger flow, as compared to September 2018
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-21 12:29:10

    In September of the current year the two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 324,755 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of 2018

Creative Armenia-ն հայտարարում է 2,000 ԱՄՆ դոլար գլխավոր մրցանակով մարտահրավեր սցենարիստների համար
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-19 11:39:27

    Creative Armenia is delighted to announce a new creative challenge for screenwriters, powered by Ucom. The $2,000 top prize will go to the screenwriter who can write the most

Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project is the only one from Armenia, which has passed the final stage of the competition announced by EOCA.
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-17 16:24:56

  "Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project, which will contribute to the resolution of the "human-bear" conflict in Vayots Dzor. It is well known that, because of the

Bako Sahakyan receives OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and their accompanying officials
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-16 10:51:06

On 16 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Igor Popov (Russian Federation), Stephane Visconti (France) and Andrew Schofer (USA), personal representative of the OSCE

The Forum is thankful to its generous supporters: Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia TV Company and The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-15 10:26:27

October 15, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and organizing partners of the inaugural Aurora Forum are pleased to announce that the Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia

Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 14:08:49

On 14 October President Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad. Issues related

IDBank redeemed the 5th tranche of coupon bonds
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 13:41:13

    The 5th dollar tranche of IDBank coupon bonds issued in October 2017, is redeemed.    The volume of the 5th tranche of the Bank was $ 5 million, the maturity of

From Singapore to Shushi: the launch of Aurora Forum
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 09:57:26

      Revival of Oriental Historical Heritage Fund is organizing one of the first events within Aurora Forum which will take place in Armenia and Artsakh on October 14-21 and will

AirBaltic airline will start operating flights on Yerevan-Riga-Yerevan route
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-09 14:01:31

  Due to the long-term bilateral negotiations between “Armenia” International Airport” CJSC and Latvian AirBaltic airline management will restart direct air connection between Armenia and Latvia.  The flights on Yerevan –

And did you recognize the leopard pictured on the back of the CB's new coin?
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 13:25:29

The photo of the Caucasian leopard, captured by trap cameras of Caucasus Wildlife Refuge was chosen by  the Ministry of Environment and Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Artificial intelligence to help advance tourism in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-18 17:16:47

    Pilot project – led by Government and UNDP and funded by Russia - to help unlock business and growth opportunities across the country   Yerevan, 18 March 2019 – Armenia today

Bako Sahakyan together with first lady Anahit Sahakyan met in the Stepanakert airport Premier Nikol Pashinyan of the Republic of Armenia and his wife Anna Hakobyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-11 15:35:31

On 11 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with first lady Anahit Sahakyan met in the Stepanakert airport Premier Nikol Pashinyan of the Republic of Armenia and his

Bako Sahakyan presided over the session of Artsakh government
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-11 12:55:31

On 11 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting.    While discussing a dozen of questions on the agenda, the President gave appropriate instructions to the heads of

111 PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD BECAME AURORA FORUM GOODWILL AMBASSADORS
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-11 10:37:42

    March 10, 2019 – The Aurora Forum is proud to announce that 111 influencers from political, academic, entertainment, and business sectors around the world have joined the Aurora Forum

EBRD Shares Responsibility for the Amulsar Mine Crisis in Jermuk: AEF
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-09 14:18:50

  On March 7 and 8 2019, a delegation headed by Suma Chakrabarti, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was on a visit to Armenia. In

Artak Beglaryan discussed Artsakh’s involvement in European programs with EU officials and organizations
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-08 11:41:55

             On March 6-8, Human Rights Ombudsman of the RA Artak Beglaryan in Brussels met with some members of the European Parliament, EU officials

HASMIK PAPYAN WINS “WOMAN OF THE YEAR” IN AGBU PROPOSED CATEGORY AT ARMENIAN PR AWARDS
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-07 12:28:31

  Opera singer, soprano, RA People’s Artist Hasmik Papyan has won in the category of Woman of the Year at the Armenian PR Awards. She was in Armenia at the

Shirak Center” has launched an online donation system
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-05 17:00:28

    From now on, in addition to traditional donations, sponsors and partners of “Shirak Center” charitable programs can make an online donation on shirakcentre.am website, via DONATE button. The online

11.6% increase in passenger flow, as compared to February 2018
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-05 12:13:50

    In February of the current year the two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 166 451 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of

31 permanent jobs created in Tavush region within EU and IDeA joint project
  • Press release
  • 2019-02-25 11:03:20

      The European Union and “Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA)” Foundation joined efforts to create 31 permanent jobs in Tavush region of Armenia.    Within “Dilijan and Adjacent Communities Development Initiative”

Ucom and “Teach for Armenia” Heads Participated in “Technology for Education” Discussion
  • Press release
  • 2019-02-22 16:29:48

        On February 19, Hayk Yesayan, the Co-founder and Director General at Ucom, and Larisa Hovanisyan, the founder and head of “Teach for Armenia” foundation, conducted a discussion at the

Leading Global Humanitarians Call on the International Community to Implement Principle of Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
  • Press release
  • 2019-02-20 13:17:17

  The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative brings global leaders and activists together at Munich Security Conference Side Event “Neglect 2 Protect: R2P Revisited”   UN representatives, statesmen and prosecutors, NGOs and local heroes

Short Documentary Dedicated to the Youth Civic Activism in Armenia and Georgia
  • Press release
  • 2019-02-14 05:01:26

11 February 2019, Yerevan   “Free Citizen” Civic Initiative Support Center created short documentary, dedicated to the Youth Civic Activism in Armenia and Georgia during the last few years. The film

Aurora Will Help Matenadaran Present Armenian Cultural Centers Across the World
  • Press release
  • 2019-02-12 17:48:32

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative continues to support the Matenadaran, Armenia’s national repository of ancient manuscripts, with a new grant of $20,000. With these funds, the Matenadaran will commission the preparation

12.2% increase in passenger flow, as compared to January 2018
  • Press release
  • 2019-02-12 17:32:39

    In January of the current year the two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 212 171 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan chaired the meeting of the Government
  • Press release
  • 2019-02-01 18:37:55

On 1 February President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan chaired the meeting of the Government.   In his speech on the issues on the meeting agenda the President summed up

UNICEF appeals for $3.9 billion
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-29 13:23:14

 Millions of children living in countries affected by conflict and disaster lack access to vital child protection services, putting their safety, well-being and futures at risk, UNICEF warned today

Innovation and Technology Park will be constructed in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-29 13:09:42

Yerevan will become home to the first Innovation and Technology Park in the region to be constructed in Armenia. It will become the future workplace for more than 6000

IDeA foundation shares new ways of mobilizing investments for Sustainable Development Goals
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-29 11:50:04

New York, January 25 - Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation expands horizons to mobilize investments for implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Armenia. On 25 January at

Bako Sahakyan together with Armen Sargsyan and Nikol Pashinyan visited the Yerablour Pantheon in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-28 10:40:53

On 28 January within the frameworks of events dedicated to the 27th anniversary of the Formation of the Armenian Army Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with Armenian President

Inaugural Aurora Forum Positions Armenia as Regional Hub for Humanitarian Outreach, Education, Science, Technology, Economic Development, and Cultural Innovation
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-25 19:28:15

      January 23, 2019, Yerevan. The first Aurora Forum will take place in Yerevan, Armenia on October 14-21, 2019. The Forum will bring together the world’s leading authorities on social,

«Ավրորա» ֆորումը Հայաստանը կներկայացնի որպես մարդասիրության, գիտակրթական, տեխնոլոգիական ու տնտեսական զարգացման և մշակութային նորարարության տարածաշրջանային հանգույց
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-23 18:01:35

he first Aurora Forum will take place in Yerevan, Armenia on October 14-21, 2019. The Forum will bring together the world’s leading authorities on social, scientific-technological, educational, and humanitarian

Garo Armen Now, more than ever, I see a beautiful, vibrant palette with which to draw the landscape of the future
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-23 15:25:22

Dr. Garo Armen is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Agenus, a US-based biotechnology company developing breakthrough treatments for cancer, and the Founder and Chairman of the Children of

IDBank's 6th time issued bonds were listed on the “Armenian Securities Exchange”
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-22 15:52:57

    IDBank's   6th time  issued bonds were listed  on the “Armenian  Securities Exchange” (AMX) and these bonds will be included in the major list of bonds (Abond) from the 24th

Korioun Khatchadourian Appointed as Head of COAF Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-16 10:20:28

Mr. Korioun Khatchadourian has been appointed as the new Managing Director of The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) to lead the organization through its next phase of innovation and

EBRD appoints Catarina Bjorlin Hansen new Regional Director for the Caucasus
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-14 18:57:01

Catarina Bjorlin Hansen has been appointed EBRD Regional Director for the Caucasus and will assume her new role based in Tbilisi on 1 April 2019. She replaces Bruno Balvanera

Artsakh Ombudsman condemns Azerbaijan for pursuing international filmmakers for making a film in Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2019-01-12 17:43:24

  In the recent days Azerbaijan has started targeting the international partners of the “Gate to Heaven” film of filmmaker Jivan Avetisyan, putting public and private pressure on them in

Metal mining banned in Jermuk
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-25 15:05:22

    Direct democracy won another victory in Armenia.  On December 18, 2018 Jermuk Community Council adopted a decision to approve the collective petition of its community members on “Declaring Jermuk

IDeA Announces Partnership with One of the Leading European Business Schools
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-24 11:33:09

    Yerevan, 24 December 2018 - Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation and the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT Berlin) have launched a new partnership within the

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Armenian statehood. 100th anniversary of the foundation of the telegraph agency of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-21 18:08:45

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Armenian statehood. 100th anniversary of the foundation of the telegraph agency of Armenia (Armenpress)”   On December 21st, 2018, one postage stamp dedicated

Bako Sahakyan partook at the plenary meeting of the National Assembly dedicated to the approval of the 2019 draft state budget
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-20 13:35:11

On 20 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the plenary meeting of the National Assembly dedicated to the approval of the 2019 draft state budget. In

AGBU Chapters Observe United Nations Genocide Commemoration and Prevention Day
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-20 12:48:19

    To mark the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, AGBU continued its commitment to

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Serviceman
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-20 10:05:47

On 20 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Serviceman. The address runs as follows:  “Respected servicemen

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the “Lousavor Hayastan” Party headed by its leader Edmon Marukyan
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-19 13:39:14

On 19 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the “Lousavor Hayastan” Party headed by its leader Edmon Marukyan. The President congratulated the party on the results

Artsakh Foreign Minister Received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Austria Armen Papikyan
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-17 17:34:40

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Masis Mayilian received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the

Bako Sahakyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Austria Armen Papikyan
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-17 13:11:06

On 17 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Austria Armen Papikyan.  The President congratulated Armen Papikyan on his appointment

Bako Sahakyan received acting minister of education and science of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Haroutyunyan
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-17 13:07:46

On 17 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received acting minister of education and science of the Republic of Armenia Arayik Haroutyunyan.    A range of issues related to the cooperation

Scholars of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Discussed the Future of the Armenian-Chinese Relations with Armenian colleagues
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-17 10:32:25

    December 13-16, 2018, Yerevan- leading scholars from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences were invited by the “China-Eurasia” Council for Political and Strategic Research, foundation to visit Armenia. Within

Two new postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Flora and Fauna of the Ancient World”
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-14 18:39:49

    On December 14th, 2018, two postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Flora and Fauna of the Ancient World” were cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC in the

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Issues Call to Action to Fill the “Humanitarian Void” At Global Forum
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-14 11:52:27

  Leading global activists gather at Aurora Dialogues in Berlin to address global humanitarian issues, including refugee crisis and spread of populism   Global humanitarian activists and organizations gathered at the Aurora

Surgeon and Missionary Dr. Tom Catena Announced as Chair of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-12 10:56:34

  Co-Founders kick-start global Aurora Movement by welcoming 2017 Aurora Prize Laureate to represent organization 12 December 2018 – The Co-Founders of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative have announced Dr. Tom Catena,

Dr. Tom Catena, Chair, Aurora Humanitarian Initiative
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-12 10:54:03

    Tom Catena, MD is a surgeon, veteran, catholic missionary, globally-recognised humanitarian, and inaugural Chair of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative.     In his role as Aurora Chair, Dr. Catena engages with politicians,

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory message to the NKR Independence Referendum and Constitution Day
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-10 12:16:18

On 10 December President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the NKR State Independence Referendum and Constitution Day. The address runs as follows:  “Dear Artsakh people, On behalf of

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Earthquake of Spitak”
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-07 16:08:01

    On December 7th, 2018, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Earthquake of Spitak” was cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC in the premises of Gyumri Municipality

U.S. Delegation Commemorates Spitak Earthquake
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-07 13:27:15

    This week the U.S. Embassy was pleased to welcome to Armenia a delegation from the U.S. state of Kansas headed by Governor Jeff Colyer and the Adjutant General of

Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-07 13:15:40

On 7 December in connection with the 30th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial

Armenia’s Best PR Professionals to be Appreciated for the Third Time
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-06 10:35:27

    December 3, 2018, Yerevan: Armenian PR Awards will be held for the third time this year by the initiative of “Armenian PR Association” scientific-informational NGO and supported by the

Grant Thornton Armenia provides guidance on IFRS 16 – the new leases standard
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-04 16:12:23

  On November 30, 2018 over 25 representatives from banks, insurance, as well as credit organizations took part in a training course on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 16, organized

Artsakh Ombudsman condemns Azerbaijan's actions aimed at making Arsen Baghdasaryan subject to public curiosity and propaganda tool
  • Press release
  • 2018-12-01 15:51:37

      Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh Artak Beglaryan issued a statement on the violation of the rights of Arsen Baghdasaryan, the civilian of the Republic of Artsakh

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2019 winter draft and demobilization
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-30 13:10:59

On 30 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2019 winter draft and demobilization.   According to the decree in January 2019 male citizens of the Artsakh

Bako Sahakyan partook at a festive event marking the Day of the Police Officer
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-30 13:04:09

On 30 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a festive event marking the Day of the Police Officer.   The President congratulated the servicemen and veterans of the system

Two New Members Join Aurora Prize Selection Committee
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-30 12:18:11

  Aurora Humanitarian Initiative welcomes new members to the prestigious Selection Committee for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity 29 November 2018 – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has announced additions to

An international conference of ministers of transport began its work in Avaza
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-28 17:44:20

On November 28, 2018, the International Conference of Ministers of Transport of the States Parties to the Agreement on Transit and Transport Cooperation (Lapis Lazuli) began its work in

President Bako Sahakyan met with a group of Russian businessmen and philanthropists in Moscow
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-27 10:21:59

On 24 -26 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Moscow with a group of Russian entrepreneurs and philanthropists of Armenian descent to discuss issues on the implementation

Young European Ambassadors Presented EU Opportunities for Youth
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-26 14:39:58

  On 24 November 2018, in cooperation with the Armavir Development Center, Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) organized a meeting with the youth of Armavir and nearby communities to present the

Masis Mayilian Met with the Delegation of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-24 14:36:55

On November 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Masis Mayilian met with the delegation of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic led by Vice

James Truchard, the founder of the company “National Instruments”, is the laureate of the State Award of Republic of Armenia for Global Contribution to Humanity through IT in 2018
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-23 15:22:42

  RA Ministry of transport, communication and information technologies hosted today a press conference to announce the laureate of the 2018 State Award of Republic of Armenia for Global Contribution

3 automobiles and 15 smartphones 18 buyers became lucky winners of the prize raffle
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-21 18:06:23

    VivaCell-MTS had prepared just another surprise for its customers. For 18 of them, the profitable purchase also became a chance to win in the lottery. 15 of the customers

EU allocated EUR 850,000 for three new projects geared towards enhanced civic engagement and oversight as an indispensable tool for democratic electoral process
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-21 15:14:18

  The European Union finances three new civil society projects in Armenia of a total amount of 850,000 euros on elections preparations and monitoring in Armenia. The projects are financed

"Citizen Observer" will continue efforts to improve the electoral legislation in a new format
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-20 17:18:32

Armenia has stepped into a new era of the exercise of electoral rights and electoral processes. The "Citizen Observer" Initiative (hereinafter: the COI) has contributed significantly to unfolding the essence

Bako Sahakyan visited the Western Armenian Regional Department of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS)
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-19 10:08:32

On 21 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA Regional Executive Board and met there with the members

Bako Sahakyan arrived in the United States of America with a working visit
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-17 11:48:40

On 16 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan arrived in the United States of America with a working visit.    CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, U.S. Embassy supports Career and Entrepreneurship Fair in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-16 13:48:52

    In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Rafik Mansour spoke at the opening of an Embassy-funded career and entrepreneurship fair at the Marriott Hotel in Yerevan

On the Initiative of Ucom and IE Business School, Big Data Forum Took Place
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-16 13:30:47

    On November 15, "Harnessing the Power of Big Data" event, initiated by Ucom, was hosted at the regional office of Innovative Solutions and Technologies Center (ISTC) in Armenia. The

Official statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-16 12:21:15

  On 14 November 2018, the Russian media “Novosti” that refers to the result of the 80th session of the Council of the Commanders of the frontier troops of the

Bako Sahakyan visited the Pan-European Phoneathon Center organized by the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund in France
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-16 10:14:51

On 15 November the Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Phonethon Center organized in Paris by the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund, met with the leadership of the Fund’s local

Bako Sahakyan met in Paris with the heads of the local ARF Dashnaktsutyun affiliate
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-15 10:29:58

On 14 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Paris with the leaders of the French structure of the Dashnaktsoutyun Party and discussed issues related to the Artsakh

Bako Sahakyan met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to France Hasmik Tolmajyan in Paris
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-15 10:22:21

On 14 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Paris with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the French Republic Hasmik Tolmajian. The President congratulated

Bako Sahakyan had a meeting in Paris with a group of members of the France-Artsakh Friendship Circle to discuss various issues on France-Artsakh relations
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-15 10:18:37

On 14 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan had a meeting in Paris with a group of members of the France-Artsakh Friendship Circle to discuss various issues on France-Artsakh

Foreign Minister of Artsakh Received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-14 10:58:41

    On November 13, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh Masis Mayilian received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. During the meeting, results of the

Audit Chamber New Member Will Be Elected at the NA Regular Session
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-13 18:57:12

    November 13, the NA Standing Committee on Budget, Financial and Economic Management sitting was held headed by the committee Chair Aram Grigoryan.   The Committee has examined and approved the candidacy

Bako Sahakyan approved the Government’s decision on releasing Gegham Beglaryan from the position of the head of the Askeran regional
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-13 15:32:30

On 13 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan approved the Government’s decision on releasing Gegham Beglaryan from the position of the head of the Askeran regional administration upon his

Yerevan Brandy Company is proud to launch ARARAT Charles Aznavour Signature Blend project
  • Press release
  • 2018-11-12 16:59:21

Continuing to present the imperishable legacy of Charles Aznavour, Yerevan Brandy Company is proud to launch ARARAT Charles Aznavour Signature Blend project – the result of collaboration between the