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Construction of Meghri hydropower plant marks new phase in Armenian-Iranian economic relations
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-09 08:40:48

The ground breaking ceremony of Meghri HPP kicked off in Meghri, Syunik province on November 8 with the participation of the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh

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

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

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

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

HayPost Reopened 3 Renovated Post Offices in Alapars, Bjni and Solak Villages, Kotayk Province
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-05 19:06:58

Today the official reopening ceremony of completely modernized post offices in Alapars, Bjni and Solak village, Kotayk province, took place. The opening ceremony was attended by the heads

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

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

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations together with the Ministry of Agriculture organized a 20-day study tour and training course in China
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-02 11:34:37

Yerevan, 2 November 2012. - The “Support for Pesticide Quality Control and Residue Monitoring in Armenia” project, in cooperation with the State Service of Food Safety (SSFS)

Orange customers can update their profiles in other social networks through Orange Blog
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-11-01 13:01:40

From now on Orange Blog is integrated with world most famous social networks, such as Odnoklasniki, Facebook,Twitter and Tumblr, which means that any content posted in Orange Blog can

The renovation of common use premises in multi-apartment buildings in Vanadzor proceeds
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-01 12:20:43

Yerevan, November 1, 2012. Within the framework of the renovation project of common use premises in multi-apartment buildings the roof renovation of the second building has already started

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

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

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

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

На ЮКЖД подвели итоги осеннего комиссионного осмотра инфраструктуры
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-30 09:43:13

On October 29, 2012 at CJSC "SCR" the discussion took place on the results of the autumn commission examination and roads preparedness for winter headed by CEO of the

Սփյուռքահայ գործարարը ստիպված կլինի միջոցներ ձեռնարկել` դատը ԱՄՆ տեղափոխելու ուղղությամբ
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-10-26 16:50:27

The Honourable Mr. John A. Heffern US Ambassador to Armenia Honourable Ambassador Heffern, My name is Edmond Khudyan, a US citizen and the

SCR Put into Operation another Railway Bridge
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-26 13:20:08

On October 25 SCR opened traffic on the railway bridge on the 2,636th km of Shahali-Tumanyan span (Lori). The bridge, popularly known as "Satani Kamurj", was built in

South Caucasus Railway Took Part in the 5th Anniversary Armenian-Russian Industrial Exhibition «Expo-Russia Armenia 2012"
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-25 13:55:36

On October 24, 2012 at the House of the Government of the Republic of Armenia the fifth annual Russian-Armenian industrial exhibition launched in which CJSC "South Caucasus Railway"

USG supports Pre-school Renovation in Yerevan
  • Сharity
  • 2012-10-25 13:28:25

On October 25th, Gerald Oberndorfer, Humanitarian Assistance Programs Director, EUR/ACE, U.S. DOS, Governor of Kanaker-Zeytun administrative rayon, Head of Department of Education of Yerevan Municipality and other Armenian

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

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

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

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

HTC Wildfire S smartphone is now available on better terms
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-10-19 17:38:09

October 19, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that the HTC Wildfire S smartphone offered at the Company’s service

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

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

U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-18 20:51:46

The 21st meeting of the U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce (USATF) took place on October 18, 2012 in Yerevan. The U.S. delegation was chaired by Eric S. Rubin,

The thirty best student companies from all regions of Armenia and Yerevan presented their products to consumers
  • Social
  • 2012-10-18 18:28:50

Etchmiadzin, Armavir - On October 18, Junior Achievement of Armenia and the municipality of Etchmiadzin (Armavir province) held a Student Trade Fair within the framework of the USAID-funded

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

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

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

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

Raffi Hovannisian on Facebook’s Oskanian and Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Politics
  • 2012-10-17 16:47:38

Yes, Armenia today faces a dead end, with people “voting with their feet.” But that has been the case ever since Vartan Oskanian became an official of

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

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

Armenian culture is of the oldest and richest cultures in the world
  • Culture
  • 2012-10-16 14:35:52

On 16 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent an address to the participants of the International Poetry Festival launched in the city of Stepanakert. The address runs as

Bako Sahakyan sent a condolences letter to the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II in connection with the death of the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Archbishop Torgom Manoukyan
  • Social
  • 2012-10-15 16:23:13

On 15 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolences letter to the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II in connection with the death

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

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

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

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

OSCE Office promotes community policing in Armenian schools
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-10-11 17:31:04

YEREVAN, 11 October 2012 – Four days of activities organized by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and the Armenian police as part of its ‘Safe School’ initiative concluded

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

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

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

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

Best of Hollywood Music in Vanadzor
  • Culture
  • 2012-10-10 21:13:59

The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia (artistic director and principal conductor Sergey Smbatyan) and the Embassy of the United States of America in Armenia present “Youth for Youth

STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR HEFFERN
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-10-10 15:30:30

STATEMENT BY AMBASSADOR HEFFERN October 10, 2012 Oskanian Case and Rule of Law in Armenia Yerevan, Armenia - I have been asked for the U.S. views on yesterday’s announcement that

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

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

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

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

OXFAM Organizes “Vote for Change” Roundtable Discussion with Parliamentarians
  • Social
  • 2012-10-05 18:07:58

Within the “Vote for Change” campaign Oxfam Armenia and the Civil Society Partnership Network (CSPN) organized a round-table discussion with the representatives of political parties elected to the

VivaCell-MTS offers first time in Armenia – upload data now at 5.74 Mbps
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-10-05 16:52:06

Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, offers another surprise for its subscribers. Now the maximum upload (HSUPA) speed of the Internet is 5.74

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

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

Armenia Continues to Play a Leading Role in Microelectronics Education
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-10-05 15:54:23

Synopsys Hosts 418 Bright, Young Professionals from 14 Countries at the Seventh Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia during Synopsys Week YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 5, 2012 –

ՕXFAM Helps Establish First Bed & Breakfast in Rural Vayots Dzor: Harvest and Vayots Dzor Traditional Cuisine Festival in Hermon Village
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-05 13:35:23

“Harvest and Vayots Dzor Traditional Cuisine” festival and opening ceremony of the first bed &breakfast facility in rural area of Vayots Dzor was held on October 4th in

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free eye screenings and treatments in Armavir region in the scope of the joint initiative of Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eyecare Project
  • Сharity
  • 2012-10-03 16:12:44

Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eyecare Project (AECP) have launched their joint initiative in Armavir region with the objective to realize free eye screenings and treatments for the socially

Synopsys Week in Armenia Celebrates Joint Achievements of Business, Academia and Government of the Republic of Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-02 16:24:35

Event Schedule Highlights Synopsys’ Dedication to Providing Consistent Initiatives that Support the Development of High-tech Industry in Armenia and the Region YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 2, 2012 – Synopsys,

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

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

SCR holds the autumn inspection of the infrastructure
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-02 12:43:38

From October 2 to 30 SCR holds the autumn examination for preparation of divisions to work in winter 2012-2013. Today the commission headed by the CEO of CJSC "SCR"

New index suggests developed economies still offer best business growth prospects
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-02 10:53:23

Dynamic businesses would be wrong to disregard slower growing developed economies in favour of faster growing emerging markets according to the Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index (GDI). The new

Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of the “Switzerland-Armenia” parliamentary friendship group headed by its co-chairmen Ueli Leuenberger and Dominique de Buman, who have arrived in Artsakh with a working visit
  • Politics
  • 2012-10-01 18:27:57

On 1 October President Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of the “Switzerland-Armenia” parliamentary friendship group headed by its co-chairmen Ueli Leuenberger and Dominique de Buman, who have arrived in

ICRC News Release
  • Politics
  • 2012-10-01 17:46:43

Kazakhstan: experts discuss weapons prohibited by international law Yerevan (ICRC) – On 2 and 3 October, 48 lawyers and other specialists from Eastern European and Central Asian countries, the Collective

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

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

Flying high: VivaCell-MTS sponsored Red Bull X Fighters Jams motocross in Yerevan
  • Sport
  • 2012-10-01 14:57:52

October 1st, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, became the general sponsor of one of the most spectacular events of the year –

Favorable conditions for greenhouse constructors in RA
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-01 11:49:31

In the frames of implementation of investment programs on greenhouse construction and development , “Armenian Harvest Promotion Center” CJSC continues negotiations with leading greenhouse

President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region
  • Economy
  • 2012-09-29 21:18:13

On 29 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region and held a working consultation with the regional administration staff, heads of communities and school directors. Issues

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands organized a press trip of the leading Dutch «BNN» public broadcasting network to Armenia and Artsakh on Septemb
  • Social
  • 2012-09-29 17:04:13

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands organized a press trip of the

Grant Thornton to conduct the audit of Central Bank of Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-09-29 11:18:09

Grant Thornton CJSC will carry out the audit of financial statements of the year 2012 of the Central Bank of Republic of Armenia. Grant Thornton CJSC, the Armenian member

New Armenian police website launched with OSCE support
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-09-28 17:42:34

The new official website of the Armenian police, which was developed with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, was launched on 28 September 2012. The updated

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

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

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

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

Modern instructional lab opens up at the State University of Economics of Armenia Yeghegnadzor branch
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-09-28 12:55:20

The State University of Economics of Armenia Gyumri branch was also among the benefactors of this educational project implemented by VivaCell-MTS September 28, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a

Orange supports creation of a green economy in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2012-09-28 12:46:53

Today the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia launched its first Green Economy Conference with Orange Armenia CJSC as the general partner of the event. During the conference

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

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

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

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

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

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

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN RESPONDS ON BAKU CONCLAVE
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-26 17:59:38

Yerevan--Heritage Party chairman Raffi K. Hovannisian has been invited by the International Conference of Asian Political Parties to attend the organization's assembly scheduled for November in the Azerbaijani capital.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Delegation of CJSC "SCR" Participated in the VI Annual Youth Meetings of Russian Railways 19-23 September in Moscow
  • Economy
  • 2012-09-24 16:02:01

VI Annual Youth Meeting of JSC "Russian Railways" took place from 19 to23 September 2012, which was attended by representatives of the various regional branches of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the 40th anniversary of the Armenian Assembly of America President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to the organization’s Board of Trustees chairman Hrair Hovnanyan
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-21 15:06:23

“On behalf of the Artsakh people, authorities and myself I cordially congratulate You and all members of the Armenian Assembly of America on the 40th anniversary of the

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

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

Fact or Fantasy: Contemplating Life and the Armenia Beyond
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-20 18:48:45

By Raffi K. Hovannisian Yerevan—This 21st anniversary of the Republic of Armenia is my moment of ultimate truth. That moment can define and distinguish each of us or,

Orange launched its first Volunteering week
  • Сharity
  • 2012-09-20 15:04:23

This week is a Volunteering week in Orange. From September 17 to 24 in Armenia and in 15 other countries all over the world over 6000 Orange employees

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

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

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

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

Failure of Azeri demonstration in Paris
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-20 08:05:30

On September 19th, Turkish organizations and Azeris had called to demonstrate in front of Armenia embassy in Paris to counter an Armenian mobilization in front of the embassy

Ilham Aliyev in Paris: incomprehension and big anger of the Armenians
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-20 07:54:54

Jean Eckian : Paris On September 18, more 900 French of Armenian descent expressed their dissatisfaction about the visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Paris, only a few

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

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

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

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

MONITORING
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-19 12:29:47

On September 19, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani

OPINION On the Court Case filed by Hayk Babukhanyan and "Iravunk Media" LTD against "Khmbagir" LTD and Journalist Edik Andreasyan,Demanding Protection of Honour, Dignity and Business Reputation
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-09-18 13:48:54

OPINION On the Court Case filed by Hayk Babukhanyan and "Iravunk Media" LTD against "Khmbagir" LTD and Journalist Edik Andreasyan, Demanding Protection of Honour, Dignity and Business Reputation 1. The Circumstances

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

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

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN TO DELIVER POLICY ADDRESS
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-18 11:45:35

Raffi K. Hovannisian will make a public policy presentation on the occasion of the Republic’s 21st anniversary. The event will take place on September 20 at noon at

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

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

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

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

Bako Sahakyan received managers for Europe and the CIS countries of the Yerevan Brandy Company at the head of its executive director Ara Grigoryan
  • Economy
  • 2012-09-13 18:32:12

On 13 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received managers for Europe and the CIS countries of the Yerevan Brandy Company (“Ararat” brand) at the head of its

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

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

MONITORING
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-12 14:32:09

On September 12, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno- Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN WILL NOT ASSUME NA MANDATE
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-09-10 12:44:56

10 September, 2012, Yerevan. Meeting in executive session on September 9, the governing board of the Heritage Party considered Chairman Raffi K. Hovannisian's report and in advance of the

VivaCell-MTS sponsors another celebration of genuine art in Yerevan
  • Culture
  • 2012-09-10 11:25:58

VivaCell-MTS sponsors another celebration of genuine art in Yerevan A «Gran Concerto» performed by the Italian Orchestra «I Solisti Veneti» was held in Yerevan, on the occasion of the

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

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

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

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

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

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

Armenian Youth Federation’s Call for Justice
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-06 14:17:12

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

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

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

Actions Must Follow the Speeches
  • Politics
  • 2012-09-05 18:08:32

In regard to extradition of the life-sentenced murderer Ramil Safarov from Hungary to Azerbaijan and the regional and international developments generated by the move the Heritage Party states:

On the Court Case “Yerevan State University” State Non-Commercial Organization and Ara Gabuzyan vs “Banadzev” LTD and Sirekan.
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-09-05 16:28:03

On the Court Case “Yerevan State University” State Non-Commercial Organization and Ara Gabuzyan vs “Banadzev” LTD and Sirekan. Yeghiazaryan 1. The Circumstances of the Case On 11 June 2011, the “Yerevan State

“Gran Concerto” in Yerevan by “I Solisti Veneti”
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-09-05 13:38:40

Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall - Friday, September 7, 2012 - 19.00 hs. On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the Diplomatic Relations between

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY COMMENDS ADMINISTRATION AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FOR INITIAL STATEMENTS IN REACTION TO AZERI PARDON OF CONVICTED MURDERER RAMIL SAFAROV
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-09-05 13:19:03

Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) commends the Administration and Members of Congress for their initial statements in reaction to the news that Azerbaijani President

The OSCE MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRING COUNTRIES LEADERSHIP THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY AND THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC OPINION
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-09-05 13:08:35

On February 19, 2004, in Budapest, the Azeri officer Ramil Safarov murdered the Armenian Army officer Gourken Markarian, hitting him 16 times with an axe while the latter

The meeting of the Foreign Minister at the YSU International Relations Faculty on the occasion of starting a new academic year
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-09-05 12:50:55

On September 4, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian visited the Yerevan State University; where in accordance with the established tradition gave the first lecture at the YSU International

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY AND THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC OPINION
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-08-30 01:43:09

The arms and ammunition that Turkey provides abundantly to the opposition forces in the Syrian crisis are passing very easily in the hands of extremist fundamentalist elements

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

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

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

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

International Day of the Disappeared: helping families in their quest to find out what happened
  • Сharity
  • 2012-08-29 16:44:01

Geneva (ICRC) – The families of countless people all over the world who went missing in connection with armed conflict and other emergencies are enduring painful uncertainty as

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

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

Those who buy a modem from VivaCell-MTS service centers will get a chance to win “Chevrolet Camaro”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-08-28 20:02:14

August 28, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that from August 28 till December 1, 2012 those who

Orange offers to start the new academic year with a new phone
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-08-28 17:25:27

On the occasion of the start of the new academic year, Orange offers to get bestseller phones among youth for only 1 AMD, with a postpaid and prepaid

Bako Sahakyan received director and conductor of the Armenian State Youth Orchestra Sergey Smbatyan
  • Culture
  • 2012-08-28 13:04:31

On 28 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received director and conductor of the Armenian State Youth Orchestra Sergey Smbatyan. A number of issues related to the development of culture

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

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

Thanks to donations by Orange customers and the Orange Foundation two more children will join their families
  • Сharity
  • 2012-08-28 11:49:46

Today Orange Foundation and World Vision Armenia announced the results of the second month of implementation of “Let’s Keep Children Home” SMS charity project. This project gives the

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

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

Orange Foundation supports the development of women enterpreneurship
  • Social
  • 2012-08-24 15:39:00

Today in the scope of Women’s Entrepreneurship Development programme the Republican Union of Employers of Armenia /RUEA/ and Orange Foundation launched the third and final stage of roundtable

President Bako Sahakyan met American-Armenian philanthropists Hakob and Hilda Bagdasaryan
  • Сharity
  • 2012-08-24 15:26:10

On 24 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met American-Armenian philanthropists Hakob and Hilda Bagdasaryan. Issues related to the prospects of implementing difference programs in Artsakh and expansion of

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

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

PRESS RELEASE
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-08-23 17:42:19

The Italian Embassy in Yerevan informs that on Monday, August 27, 2012 the “Armenian-Italian Commercial Association - Union of Legal Entities” will be officially inaugurated at its premises,

Addressee of the 50,000th international call of the previous week to travel to Greece
  • Social
  • 2012-08-23 17:04:04

Today Orange revealed the name of the lucky customer having received the 50,000th international call for the period of August 13 to August 19. He is Vladimir Sargsyan

MONITORING
  • Politics
  • 2012-08-23 11:56:23

On August 23, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno- Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and

President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2012-08-23 11:00:52

On 22 August President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. Issues related to the current situation along the line of contact between NKR

Since the Beginning of Season of Summer Passenger Fright Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan Train Has Transported 30 575 Passengers
  • Economy
  • 2012-08-18 09:58:27

Since running the brand train "Armenia" of CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" transported 30,575 passengers on Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan route. This figure is 18.9% higher than in 2011, when in the period

Armenian teachers complete one-year human rights training course supported by OSCE Office
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-08-17 17:36:46

It is the concluding part of a one-year course launched last year by non-governmental organization Armenian Constitutional Right-Protective Centre with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan

ACNIS Concludes Its Summer Internship Program
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-08-16 14:51:42

Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) every summer provides a number of current students from both Armenia and abroad with an opportunity to intern at the

Addressee of the 50,000th international call of the previous week to travel to Russia
  • Social
  • 2012-08-15 17:38:41

Today Orange revealed the name of the lucky customer having received the 50,000th international call for the period of August 6th to August 12th. He is Herbert Darbinyan

Armenian Troops Depart for Training in Germany
  • Politics
  • 2012-08-15 13:20:33

Yerevan, Armenia - On August 15, the U.S. Embassy joined Armenian members of the Armenian Peace Keeping Brigade at Zvartnots Airport to send off 116 Armenian peacekeepers who

TBILISI DECLARATION
  • Politics
  • 2012-08-15 11:23:32

On August 11-12, 2012, the representatives of the European Movements of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, together with the European Movement International, met in Tbilisi, Georgia. After having jointly

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-08-15 10:38:40

WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) will hold its 40th Anniversary Gala on September 22, 2012, in downtown Los Angeles, announced the Assembly's Washington

I, CULTURE Orchestra and the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia
  • Culture
  • 2012-08-09 14:04:30

The I, CULTURE Orchestra is a project launched in 2011 by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute as one of the key elements of the Cultural Programme of the Polish Presidency

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs visited Indonesia
  • Politics
  • 2012-08-09 10:31:00

On August 8 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian visited the Republic of Indonesia. On the same day talks between Edward Nalbandian and the Indonesian Minister

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY WELCOMES ADOPTION OF ARTSAKH RESOLUTION BY MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-08-08 16:53:30

Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) commends Massachusetts Representative Jonathan Hecht for introducing a resolution "Supporting Nagorno-Karabakh's Right to Self-Determination and Efforts to Develop its

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

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

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

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

STAR Hot line: new opportunities for internet users
  • Social
  • 2012-08-06 15:19:20

Yerevan, 06 August, 2012. Improving customer service, STAR trade chain launches a new project Web call, on the basis of STAR Hot Line. «STAR Hotline, with the appliance of modern

Orange Book Prize 2012 launched reading changes with Orange
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-08-02 16:36:31

Today Orange announced the launch of Orange Book Prize 2012. The objective of the contest is to boost interest in reading, reveal the literary works by contemporary Armenian

VivaCell-MTS encourages its loyal subscribers 40 postpaid subscribers of VivaCell-MTS were awarded with Google Nexus S smartphones
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-08-02 12:21:06

August 2, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to inform that based on the results of a special draw held at the

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

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

After demobilization from the army the young man has been diagnosed with acute leukemia, he needs our help (video)
  • Сharity
  • 2012-08-01 15:54:28

The 20 age old citizen of the village Tsamaqasar of RA Aragatsotn marz Tatul Mkhitaryan right away demobilization from the army got ill with acute leukemia, the treatment

Haypost Reopened 2 Renovated Post Offices in Zvartnots and Vagharshapat Communities, Armavir Province
  • Economy
  • 2012-08-01 15:17:11

Today the reopening ceremony of post offices in Zvartnots and Vagharshapat communities, Armavir province, took place. The post offices 1109 in Zvartnots of 132m2 and 1101 in Vagharshapat

Construction of Gyumri N 6 music school to start in 15 days
  • Сharity
  • 2012-07-31 14:32:09

The construction of Gyumri N 6 music school will be realized by "Kanaka" Company. The relevant agreement was signed with the company today. The program for reconstruction of

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

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

SCR Held III Meeting of Masters
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-27 17:00:00

On July 27, the Railroad Center for Infrastructure Diagnostics hosted the III Meeting of the masters of "South Caucasus Railway", in which the activities were discussed aimed at improving

New BlackBerry smartphones are already available at VivaCell-MTS service cneters
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-27 14:59:20

Among the new phones mid-cost smartphones are presented July 27, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to inform that the new BlackBerry®

SCR approved a new draft of the Collective Agreement
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-27 14:44:08

On July 26 representatives of staffs of CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" held a general conference and approved the draft of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement of the organization. The

With the support of Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eye Care Project 2,000 people benefited from medical services in Syunik region
  • Сharity
  • 2012-07-27 14:23:30

With the support of Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eye Care Project 2,000 people benefited from medical services in Syunik region The joint initiative of Orange Foundation and the

Haypost Reopened 3 Renovated Post Offices in Nor Kharberd and Mkhchyan Villages, Ararat Region
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-26 14:51:36

Today the reopening ceremony of post offices in Nor Kharberd and Mkhchyan villages took place. The post office in Nor Kharberd of 45m2 and Mkhchyan of 95 m2 spaces

Haypost Reopened 3 Renovated Post Offices in Ajapnyak and Shengavit districts, Yerevan
  • Social
  • 2012-07-25 17:29:15

Today the reopening ceremony of 0036 and 0048 post offices in Ajapnyak and 0086 post office of Shengavit took place. 2 post offices of Ajapnyak, one of which is

IFC Supports Armenia’s Private Sector with Record Investments, Cutting-Edge Advisory Services
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-25 15:25:51

Yerevan, Armenia, July 25, 2012—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, supported private sector development in Armenia by investing a record $80 million in the country during

The winners of the special draw organized by VivaCell-MTS for buyers of handsets identified
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-25 15:18:56

The winners of the special draw organized by VivaCell-MTS for buyers of handsets identified The winner of the special draw won a trip for two to Spain, and

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

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

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

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

NEW EVIDENCE OF A SCHEME OF DECEPTION IN MARIAM GEVORGYAN’S TRIAL
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-07-24 16:16:59

NEW EVIDENCE OF A SCHEME OF DECEPTION IN MARIAM GEVORGYAN’S TRIAL Currently ongoing at the Universal Court of Ararat and Vayots Dzor Marzes in Artashat is the trial of

Memorandum of Understanding signed between VivaCell-MTS and Kentron Administrative District of Yerevan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-24 13:42:58

July 24, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, and Kentron Administrative District of Yerevan announce the beginning of cooperation. Today VivaCell-MTS General Manager

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

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

Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize Steering Committee Official Press-Release, 21.07.2012, Yerevan, Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-21 14:49:57

Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize 2012 goes to Prof. Jaan EINASTO (Estonia) and Prof. Igor NOVIKOV (Russia) Viktor Ambartsumian International Prize has been established by the President of Armenia in 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Addressee of the 50,000th international call of the previous week to travel to Russia
  • Social
  • 2012-07-19 17:05:52

Today was revealed the name of the lucky customer having received the 50,000th international call for the period of July 9-15. She is Arman Khachikyan, who has been called

Bako Sahakyan voted at the Stepanakert polling station No 24
  • Politics
  • 2012-07-19 11:28:24

On 19 July Artsakh Republic acting President Bako Sahakyan voted at the Stepanakert polling station No 24. Bako Sahakyan stressed the importance of the elections in the life of

ԱՆՎՃԱՐ դասընթացներ գիտության եւ Տեղեկատվական տեխնոլոգիաների ոլորտները լուսաբանել ցանկացող լրագրողների համար
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-19 00:13:20

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American University of Armenia to Launch Undergraduate Program in Fall 2013
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-18 16:47:49

Four-year program is a first; addresses student interest in Armenia and the region; full-need financial aid policy and need-blind admission process will continue. Yerevan, Armenia (July 18, 2012)

Calls from 374 97 network to Armenia for only AMD 25 per minute
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-18 14:23:50

July 18, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to inform that till September 17, 2012, when roaming in 374 97 mobile

Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan Train Carried 6173 Passengers from June 15 to July 15
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-18 10:39:28

6173 passengers have been transported for the first month of running the brand train "Armenia" of CJSC "South Caucasian Railway" in Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan route. This figure is 27% higher than

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund carries out construction of potable-water network in Artsakh’s Hadrut City
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-17 12:27:10

Other water-infrastructure projects are underway throughout Armenia and Artsakh Yerevan, July 17, 2012 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s U.S. Western Region is building a potable-water network in Artsakh’s

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

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

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

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

The U.S. and EU Participate in Trans-border Field Training Exercise with Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-07-13 14:15:14

Yerevan, Armenia – The United States Departments of State, Defense, and Energy and the European Commission participated in a series of field training exercises with Armenia

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

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

USAID Releases the 15th Edition of the NGO Sustainability Index (NGOSI) for Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia
  • New Books
  • 2012-07-12 11:37:26

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) released the 15th edition of its Non-Governmental Sustainability Index (NGOSI) – now called the Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OSCE MG Co-Chairmen crossed the contact line
  • Politics
  • 2012-07-11 15:00:01

On July 11, in accordance with the agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces'

First results of “Let’s keep children home” SMS charity project - joint project of Orange and World Vision Armenia
  • Сharity
  • 2012-07-10 18:16:07

Today Orange Foundation and World Vision Armenia announced the results for the first month of implementation of “Let’s keep children home” SMS charity project. This project launched on

Affordable internet and computer equipment to regions of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-10 17:58:47

New ‘Internet+Computer’ regional project implemented by VivaCell-MTS, PC Electronics, ACBA Credit Agricole Bank and the Representative Office of Microsoft Corporation in Armenia July 10, 2012, Yerevan,