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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,

SCR Runs the Train Hrazdan-Almast-Shorzha for Fan of Lake Sevan
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-09 14:16:44

Fans of Lake Sevan can already use the services of SCR electric train of the route Hrazdan-Almast-Shorzha (Tsovagyugh). The seasonal suburban train runs every day from

World Cinema under the Skies of Capital Yerevan
  • Culture
  • 2012-07-09 12:46:51

VivaCell-MTS once again undertakes the general sponsorship of the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival July 8th, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, announces

Thematic Seminar for Higher Education Reform Experts
  • Social
  • 2012-07-06 15:29:15

On 9-10 July 2012 a thematic seminar for Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE): “Research-Based Education at BA, MA and PhD Level,” will be held at Yerevan State Linguistic University

Bako Sahakyan received Armenian agriculture minister Sergo Karapetyan
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-06 15:06:07

On 6 July President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received Armenian agriculture minister Sergo Karapetyan. Issues related to development of agriculture as well as cooperation of the two

Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the Armenian Central Bank Arthur Javadyan
  • Politics
  • 2012-07-06 11:17:28

On 6 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the Armenian Central Bank Arthur Javadyan. Different issues related to cooperation of the two Armenian states

OSCE MG Co-Chairmen will cross the contact line
  • Politics
  • 2012-07-05 20:01:12

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

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts Presents New Educational Program
  • Culture
  • 2012-07-04 20:29:17

On July 7, 2012 the Cafesjian Center for the Arts will launch Art Family new educational program. Each session of the program will host 3-4 families, with at

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

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

EIF is pleased to invite you to participate in the Workshop organized by experts representing the Government of Republic of Korea
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-04 19:08:34

Dear Colleagues, Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) is pleased to invite you to participate in the Workshop organized by experts representing the Government of Republic of Korea. The

The NKR State Ensemble gives concerts in France
  • Culture
  • 2012-07-04 17:59:41

The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic State Dance Ensemble will participate in the scheduled for July 6-14 Festival of the Ethnographic Dance in the Castle Gombert inMarseille. On the threshold

Gagik Harutyunyan. THE EUROPEAN UNION: NEW TENDENCIES
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-07-03 18:46:21

Gagik Harutyunyan Executive Director of “Noravank” Foundation The European Union, which includes 27 countries and has population of over 500 million, is the biggest economy in the world (at

Gagik Harutyunyan. THE EUROPEAN UNION: NEW TENDENCIES
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-07-03 18:46:21

Gagik Harutyunyan Executive Director of “Noravank” Foundation The European Union, which includes 27 countries and has population of over 500 million, is the biggest economy in the world (at

Increasing the Quality of Education through Wi-Fi Technology
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-07-03 17:00:05

VivaCell-MTS develops computer lab and Wi-Fi (Home-Zone) connectivity in the International Scientific-Educational Center (ISEC) of the National Academy of Sciences July 3, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of

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

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

Polish Aid to Armenia: a tractor for the Paravakar village
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-02 13:28:20

On 1 July 2012, the representative of the Embassy of Poland in Yerevan handed over to the community of Paravakar in the Tavush province a tractor with a

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

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

President Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex
  • Social
  • 2012-06-29 12:45:22

On 29 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex and laid a wreath on the monument of missing soldiers. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of

President Bako Sahakyan received Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandyan
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-29 10:43:14

On 29 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandyan. Issues related to foreign policies of the two Armenian states, regional processes and the Azerbaijani-Karabagh

YSLU Translation Lab Students providing simultaneous translation during the official launch of the Lab
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-28 14:35:06

Eurasia Partnership Foundation’s (EPF) Support of Higher Education Reform. Cooperation with Yerevan State Linguistic University (YSLU): 2009-2012 In 2009, EPF analyzed the prevalent needs in Armenia, as well as its

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

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

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

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

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

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

Armenia Fund Toronto will build two Village life centers-$315,000 raised
  • Сharity
  • 2012-06-27 10:44:02

Yerevan, June 27, 2012 – On Sunday, June 24, Mr. Vahe Jazmadarian, the General Controller and the Chairman of the Audit Committee of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Board, as the

IFC, Canada, and HSBC Support Environmentally Friendly Projects in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-26 17:05:57

Yerevan, Armenia, June 26, 2012—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, with the support of the Government of Canada, is helping HSBC Bank Armenia expand its financing

First time in Armenia – “Opera Mini Unlimited”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-26 15:54:15

June 26, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to inform that VivaCell-MTS prepaid subscribers can access Internet from their mobile without

The 1st Armenian-Georgian Financial Markets Forum to be held in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-26 13:29:01

YEREVAN, June 26, 2012 – On June 29, 2012 NASDAQ OMX Armenia will host the 1st Armenian-Georgian Financial Markets Forum in Dilijan, Armenia. The Forum is remarkable by being

SCR CEO Met with the Members of Student Building Group of Sochi
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-26 11:58:37

CEO of South Caucasian Railway Victor Rebets met with members of the student building group that will leave for Sochi to the Olympic construction tomorrow. SCR formed the student

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

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

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

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

By the time of Serzh Sargsyan's election much of Armenia was already sold - Chatham House
  • Social
  • 2012-06-25 14:03:06

Home of the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House has published its 2012 report - The Long Goodbye: Waning Russian Influence in the South Caucasus and Central Asia. In

Reputable Armenian architect awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor
  • Social
  • 2012-06-25 14:02:05

Kevork Karajerjian, the reputable architect of Encino was honored with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his lifelong architectural achievements and community services, Asbarez reports. After completing his primary

Former US Ambassador to Armenia writes reviews for Armenian Genocide books
  • Social
  • 2012-06-25 14:01:20

"The Young Turks' Crime Against Humanity: The Armenian Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing in the Ottoman Empire By Taner Akcam, and Judgment at Istanbul: The Armenian Genocide Trials By Vahakn

Armenia ranks 102 in Failed States Index
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-25 14:00:16

The Fund for Peace today released the eighth edition of its annual Failed States Index (FSI), highlighting global political, economic and social pressures experienced by states. Armenia has the best

Rio+20: protecting the environment is not enough
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-25 13:59:02

A three-dimensional approach to development is now needed - one that combines social, economic and environmental concerns. Rio+20 is a landmark for the future. As more than 190 countries gather

Tendency to deterioration of Azerbaijan's relations with neighboring countries becomes obvious
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-25 13:55:29

by David Petrosian The skirmishes in the northeastern and eastern sections of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in TavushMarz (Province) and at the line of contact of the sides in Nagorno Karabakh

On 23 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition led by head of the structure Artak Shaboyan
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-23 12:28:49

On 23 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition led by head of the structure

On 23 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition led by head of the structure Artak Shaboyan
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-23 12:28:49

On 23 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition led by head of the structure

ADDRESS by H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Edward Nalbandian at the Rio+20 Summit on Sustainable Development
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-21 10:00:20

ADDRESS by H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Edward Nalbandian at the Rio+20 Summit on Sustainable Development Mr. President, Excellences, Ladies and gentlemen, I would

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

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

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

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

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

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

More Internet and on-net airtime from VivaCell-MTS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-18 13:50:30

June 18, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to present new improved Internet packages for prepaid subscribers. Now subscribers have more

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund continues to accept online donations
  • Social
  • 2012-06-18 10:15:29

Yerevan, June 18, 2012 – Apaga Technologies, the Armenian representative of the U.S. Symantec-VeriSign company has undertaken support of the online donations system of the HayastanAll-Armenian Fund. This

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

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

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

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

Free Blood Donation dedicated to World Blood Day
  • Сharity
  • 2012-06-14 13:03:42

June 14 is World Blood Day. This day was defined as World Blood Day in 2005 in World Health Assembly. The day was defined as World Blood Day honoured

VivaCell-MTS offers exceptional low prices for roaming in MTS-Russia network
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-14 12:13:53

June 14, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that till August 31, VivaCell-MTS subscribers roaming in MTS-Russia can send SMS

By the end of June VivaCell-MTS will launch the sales of Samsung GALAXY SIII smartphones
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-13 17:54:31

Those who place a preorder of Samsung GALAXY SIII smartphone in VivaCell-MTS website www.mts.am, will be able to get the phone by the best guaranteed price in Armenia,

VARTAN OSKANIAN STATEMENT
  • Social
  • 2012-06-12 17:50:10

Today the National Security Service issued a statement trying to prove that the criminal case they have initiated is not politically motivated. I repeat that it is clearly

EU Advisory Group promotes dialogue between Eastern Partner National Parties and EU Political Families
  • Social
  • 2012-06-12 13:40:46

The European Union is encouraging deeper political integration between the national parties of Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries and EU political families. To discuss the advantages and risks of

It is time that Azerbaijan cease its occupation of territories belonging to the Republic of Armenia and that the prevailing arbitration be implemented
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-06-09 17:14:23

Various ways have been proposed to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict over the years. Lately, on the 5th of June, 2012, a discussion was held at the Woodrow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corporate Bonds by National Mortgage Company placed via IPO mechanism of NASDAQ OMX Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-07 17:00:31

YEREVAN, 7 JUNE, 2012 – Today the 2nd placement of corporate bonds by “National Mortgage Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (NMC RCO) took place at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which in clauses 1 and 2 of the Presidential decree “On carrying out the spring draft and demobilization of servicemen in 2012” phrase “May-June” are replaced with phrase “May-July
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-07 16:18:40

On 6 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which in clauses 1 and 2 of the Presidential decree “On carrying out the spring

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the Japanese Deputy Prime Minister
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-07 14:59:54

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian who is in Tokyo as a member of the delegation led by the Armenian President, had a meeting with Katsuya Okada, the Deputy Prime

92 Students of the Synopsys-MIET Joint Master’s Program Have Been Trained for Russia’s Electronics Industry Workforce
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-07 12:28:05

Moscow, Russia, June 7, 2012 -- Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software and IP used in the design, verification and manufacture of electronic components and systems, and

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

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

The customer having received the 50,000th international call of last week will travel to Russia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-06 14:12:19

Today the name of the lucky customer who has received the 50,000th international call in the period of May 28 to June 3 was known. The lucky customer is

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

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

Loss of crops from the hail can now be prevented in five villages of Armavir marz
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-05 16:11:27

Since 2008 VivaCell-MTS has given up AMD 165 million for the installation of 23 “Zenith” hail suppression systems in Armavir region June 5, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia Weather conditions

Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-05 13:49:50

On 5 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council. Issues related to the organization of the 2012 crop harvest

ADDRESS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF ARMENIA TO HER EXCELLENCY US SECRETARY OF STATE MRS HILLARY CLINTON AND HER HONORABLE COLLEAGUES FROM THE OSCE MINSK GROUP CO- CHAIRMEN STATES
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-05 13:29:36

ADDRESS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF ARMENIA TO HER EXCELLENCY US SECRETARY OF STATE MRS HILLARY CLINTON AND HER HONORABLE COLLEAGUES FROM THE OSCE MINSK GROUP CO- CHAIRMEN

MARDIGIAN FOUNDATION AND BRITISH ROCK STARS MAKE A DREAM OF THE NEW SCHOOL A REALITY
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-05 13:25:12

FAR, Mediamax and Do Something to start rebuilding music school in Gyumri The story started 23 years ago. A few months after the devastating Spitak earthquake that killed

The statement and the answer to the question of the Minister Nalbandian during the joint press-conference with Secretary of State of the United States Hillary Clinton
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-04 22:17:26

Dear Secretary of State, It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you again in Armenia. Your last visit to Yerevan coincided with July the 4th, the National

Bako Sahakyan visited the village Taghavard in the Martouni region
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-04 18:17:24

On 4 June President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village Taghavard in the Martouni region and got acquainted with the construction activities of the vegetable oil factory

Secretary Clinton joins Armenia’s International Community to Honor Rights Advocates
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-04 17:21:05

Yerevan, Armenia – U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, joined the U.S. Embassy, Counterpart International, the British Embassy, the OSCE, and the EU to honor individuals working to promote

Russian Language Day at the UN Celebrated at Slavonic University of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-04 14:52:39

The Day of the Russian Language at UN is marked in the beginning of June, to coincide with the birthday of Alexander Pushkin (June 6), the greatest Russian poet.

Assembly Alumni Host Reunion Event as Intership Program Marks 35th Anniversary
  • Social
  • 2012-06-02 13:47:42

With 2012 marking the 35th anniversary of the Armenian Assembly's Internship Program, Assembly Intern Alumni Alex Karapetian (class of 2002) and Bianka Kadian-Dodov (class of 2007) spearheaded an

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

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

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

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

ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF HONOR BESTOWED ON ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY BOARD MEMBER JOYCE PHILIBOSIAN STEIN
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-06-01 17:54:52

Washington, DC - Last month, long-time Armenian Assembly Board Member and Life Trustee Joyce Philibosian Stein received the 2012 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, reported the Armenian Assembly

Orange and World Vision Armenia launch “Let’s keep children home” SMS charity project
  • Social
  • 2012-06-01 17:15:55

Today is International Children’s Day. Ahead of this day Orange Foundation and World Vision Armenia are launching a project which will enable all Orange customers to participate in

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

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

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

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

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

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

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist from the Russian Federation Ruben Vardanyan
  • Social
  • 2012-06-01 11:00:00

On 31 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist from the Russian Federation Ruben Vardanyan. After the tête-a-tête meeting issues related to the realization

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Endless creator
  • Culture
  • 2012-05-28 14:26:54

If a person has creative ideas and spirit, fitted from God, he looks with another eye upon everything. A potter - painter Vardan Ayvazyan is a creator of this

The biggest surprise is that Azerbaijan remains a member of the Council of Europe: Financial Times
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-28 14:25:55

Kirsty Hughes, Chief Executive of Index on Censorship, London, has posted an article in "Financial Times", referring to the Eurovision 2012 due in Baku.The article specifically reads: "Sir, For all

First post-election changes in opposition
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-28 14:21:50

by David Petrosyan As was forecast by a number of experts and the author, the summing up of the parliamentary election outcome was followed by transformation processes in Armenia's political

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

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

His Holiness Aram I Condemns Armenian Church Attack in Syrian City of Homs
  • Social
  • 2012-05-26 14:44:51

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Upon receiving the news of the attack against the Armenian church in the Syrian city of Homs, His Holiness Aram I who is actually on an

Secretary Clinton To Travel to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-26 09:37:16

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey from May 31-June 7. In Copenhagen, Denmark, Secretary Clinton will hold bilateral

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

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

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs received the delegation of the Senate of France
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-25 22:06:31

Today the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received French Senators Philip Marini, Sophie Joissains and Bernard Fournier. Welcoming the guests, Edward Nalbandian highly assessed the personal contribution

The studentship of YSU express concern regarding the statement of the US State Department
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-25 21:41:44

On 25 of May YSU Student Council made an announcement about the statement of the US State Department: "We announce that the latest report of the US

NKR Position Supported by the Participants of the Conference of the CIS States Institute
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-25 18:12:28

On May 24, the Institute of CIS States held in Moscow round-table discussions chaired by the Institute’s Director Konstantin Zatulin. The topic of the round table was «The Domestic

Caucasus Premiere of the Film “Three Stories of Galicia”
  • through the eyes of an eyewitness
  • 2012-05-25 11:16:58

The documentary “Three Stories of Galicia” screened in Yerevan took the viewers on a deeply personal journey into the everyday lives of people struggling to fight against the war,

Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of opening a new school
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-24 17:37:29

On 24 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Gishi in Martouni region and partook at the solemn ceremony of opening a

U.S. Embassy Statement on Violence against Minorities
  • Social
  • 2012-05-24 17:28:39

U.S. Embassy Statement on Violence against Minorities The US Embassy condemns the firebombing of Yerevan's D.I.Y. Club on May 8, 2012, and the continued acts of vandalism against the

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

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

Publication of report on the human rights case of Georgia’s Javakheti region Armenian public figure Vahagn Chakhalyan
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-24 13:42:55

At the request of the France-based NGO “Yerkir Europe”, international legal expert Dr. Fernand de Varennes has prepared a new and thorough report on the human rights case of

Cyber security discussed at OSCE-supported workshop in Yerevan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-24 12:48:19

Global issues of cyber, and information and communication technology security are in the focus of a two-day workshop that started today in Yerevan with the support of the OSCE

President of the Artsakh Republic met head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-24 12:06:57

On 23 May 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Armenian Heritage Park and Genocide Memorial were opened at the center of Boston
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-23 11:27:37

On May 22 the RA Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Edward Nalbandian and Hranush Hakobyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the Armenian Heritage Park and Genocide

Bako Sahakyan met a group of the French Republic Senate
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-22 19:22:49

On 22 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met a group of the French Republic Senate who arrived in Artsakh on the same day. Issues related to

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

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

VivaCell-MTS’ new Facebook SMS service allows communicating on Facebook via SMS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-22 16:20:16

May 22, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that now with “Facebook SMS” service one can communicate on Facebook

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

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

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

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

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

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

Raffi Hovannisian Receives US Ambassador
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-21 16:54:23

United States Ambassador John Heffern called on Raffi K. Hovannisian today. They exchanged views on post-election Armenia, American-Armenian relations, and regional developments. As informs Heritage Party

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

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

EU Advisory Group supports Government efforts on new Food Safety Strategy
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-21 14:20:23

On 21 May 2012, the EU Advisory Group to Armenia, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the State Service for Food Safety of the Republic of

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

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

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

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

The President of the Republic of Armenia made a decision not to participate in the Chicago meeting
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-21 13:03:49

On May 19 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian arrived in Chicago to take part in the meeting of the heads of the countries of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)

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

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

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

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

Habitat for Humanity Armenia and Inecobank signed a loan agreement of 11 million AMD to support 200 low-income families in multi-apartment buildings
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-21 11:19:37

Following the partnership principles and goals defined by the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 15 July, 2011 between Habitat for Humanity Armenia Foundation and Inecobank CJSC, the partners started

OSCE Mission in Kosovo reports orderly completion of voting
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-20 23:49:32

PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 20 May 2012 – All OSCE-run polling stations in Kosovo closed today after the orderly completion of voting, according to the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo,

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

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

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

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

ANCA Endowment Fund: Kim Kardashian Urges Support for ANCA Telethon and Ongoing Genocide Recognition Efforts
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-20 10:34:27

LOS ANGELES, CA - Kim Kardashian is rallying support for the ANCA Telethon as part of her ongoing commitment to secure international recognition of the Armenian Genocide as an

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

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

The Pontifical Visit of His Holiness to the Northern Regions of Tehran
  • Social
  • 2012-05-19 13:02:01

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Within the context of his pontifical visitation program, His Holiness paid a pastoral visit to the Armenian communities in Ghazvin, Rasht and Anzaly. These regions are

St. James, Sacramento Celebrates 59th Anniversary
  • Social
  • 2012-05-19 09:53:42

On Sunday, May 13, 2012, St. James Armenian Apostolic Church in Sacramento celebrated the 59th anniversary of establishment of the parish. On the auspicious occasion, Diocesan Primate Archbishop Hovnan

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

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

Amnesty International: ‘Virulent’ homophobic attacks put South Caucasus activists at risk
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-05-18 20:38:15

Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan must do more to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, Amnesty International said after a spate of attacks on activists. Instead of condemning

Bako Sahakyan: The development of the Kashatagh region is always in the spotlight of authorities
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-18 20:36:50

On 18 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of the town of

FIDH/HRCA: Deteriorating human rights situation in Azerbaijan
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-05-18 19:44:29

Ahead of the Eurovision (22 to 26 May 2012), International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisation, the Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan (HRCA) publish a briefing

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

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

Fuad Akhundov's statement is an evident attempt of territorial claim against the Republic of Armenia: Political Science Association of Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-18 17:21:47

Chairman of the Political Science Association of Armenia, Doctor of Political Science Hayk Kotanjian published the Association Council’s following Statement: "On May 11, 2012, on the OSCE

One of “Chase the ball” game will get the possibility to be present at the UEFA EURO 2012™ Italy-Spain match
  • Social
  • 2012-05-18 16:52:10

Orange today announces an immersive treasure hunt that will see football fans take to the streets of Yerevan this Saturday, on May 19, to win tickets to the UEFA

IFC, Austria Help Armenian Companies Improve Food Safety Practices and Increase Competitiveness
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-18 15:28:45

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Austrian Ministry of Finance is launching an advisory project to help Armenian food producers improve food safety

The Olympic Torch for the third time in history will arrive to the UK
  • Sport
  • 2012-05-18 11:15:42

British Embassy Yerevan opens a London 2012 graffiti as the Olympic Torch Relay begins in the UK Today, on May 18, the Olympic Torch for the third time

Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association condemns violence
  • Social
  • 2012-05-17 21:06:21

The Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association of New York is appalled by the terrorist firebombing of DIY bar on May 8 and the subsequent hate crimes against the establishment

VivaCell-MTS launches another developed support program to Armenian universities
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-17 19:55:11

Number of universities of Armenia will be equipped with internet access labs and Wi-Fi corners, to secure a modern format of quality education VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC,

The newly appointed Ambassador of Argentina presented the copies of his credentials to the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-17 18:09:14

On May 17 the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Diego Ernesto Alvarez Rivera, the newly appointed Ambassador of Argentina to Armenia on the occasion of presenting

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

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

ARF Shant Student Association Issues Statement on Yerevan Hate Crime
  • Social
  • 2012-05-17 10:44:37

LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation "Shant" Student Association on Wednesday issued a statement condemning a recent hate crime in Yerevan that has sparked controversy. Below is the text of

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

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

ANCA: Foreign Aid Panel Proposes More Than Doubling Aid to Nagorno Karabakh
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 20:21:35

Efforts Led by Rep. Schiff Result in Proposed 150% Increase in Aid to Artsakh, Maintaining Assistance to Armenia, Prioritization of Aid to Javakhk, and Preserving Military Aid Parity between

AAA: House Appropriations Committee Calls for $5 Million to NK and $40 Million to Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 20:06:14

Washington, DC - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the details of its draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill, which calls for "at least" $5 million

Amnesty International: Azerbaijani opposition activist freed as pre-Eurovision hunger strike begins
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-05-16 19:59:09

Seventeen Azerbaijani prisoners of conscience must be released immediately, Amnesty International said as 11 people jailed for their role in anti-government protests last year launched a hunger strike on

Yerevan Press Club presents the new website which is designed for boosting a more balanced coverage of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 19:56:15

Yerevan Press Club presents the new website http://mediafairplay.org, which is designed for boosting a more balanced coverage of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. As informs Yerevan Press Club, this is a

ACNIS Unveils Inaugural Issue Of New Public Policy Journal: "The Changing World: Viewpoints From Yerevan"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-16 16:55:19

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today released the inaugural issue of the new ACNIS quarterly public policy publication, entitled “The Changing World: Viewpoints from

Bako Sahakyan partook at a groundbreaking ceremony of the new kindergarten in Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-16 16:35:16

On May 16 President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at a groundbreaking ceremony of the new kindergarten in Stepanakert. The Head of the State underlined the importance of the

ProCredit Bank's special gift to Davitashen on its new branch opening occasion
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-16 12:48:22

On 15th of May ProCredit Bank celebrated its Davitashen branch opening ceremony. On this occasion the Bank made a special present to the people living in branch neighborhood: the

NKR MFA: No violation of the cease-fire regime was registered during the monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 12:31:51

On May 16, 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' contact-line

Artsakh Republic President met deputy foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 12:22:44

On 16 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met deputy foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Shavarsh Qocharyan. A wide range of issues related to foreign policy

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

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

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

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

ENP Country Progress Report 2011 – Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 01:30:08

The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint

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

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

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

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

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the CSTO Foreign Minister’s meeting
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-15 16:40:41

On May 15 in Moscow the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian participated in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty

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

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

First in Armenia Orange presents HTC One series
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-15 13:45:58

As the official representative of HTC company in Armenia, Orange Armenia is presenting the latest models of HTC One series by HTC company which are HTC One X, HTC

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

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

Raffi K. Hovannisian: Heritage will present its detailed assessment of the “State of the State”
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-15 10:26:34

Raffi Hovannisian's statement on post-election Armenia: The Republic of Armenia and its citizens find themselves in grave systemic crisis. The parliamentary polls held on May 6 have delivered a nationwide

Businesses increasingly looking to overseas acquisitions in hunt for growth
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-15 10:00:07

Businesses are increasingly looking overseas for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) according to research from the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR). The results from the 2012 report show

Amnesty International: Azerbaijan's police violently disperse peaceful rallies ahead of Eurovision
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-05-14 22:27:34

Azerbaijan must immediately halt the police use of violence to suppress freedom of expression, Amnesty International said after two separate peaceful protests were broken up by police in the

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

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

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

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

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

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

Statement of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-14 18:54:41

BAKU, 14 May 2012 - The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Ambassadors Robert Bradtke of the United States, Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, and Jacques Faure of France)

Armenian and Turkish Young Filmmakers Met in Istanbul
  • Culture
  • 2012-05-14 17:43:01

Ten young filmmakers from Armenia and Turkey participated in the Armenia-Turkey Cinema Platform (ATCP) workshop held in Istanbul on April 12-13, 2012 on the sidelines of the 31st Istanbul

Armenia Tree Project & Acopian Center for the Environment Announce ‘Regardening of Eden’ Partnership in Northern Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-14 15:56:18

Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and the Acopian Center for the Environment (ACE) are joining together to initiate a new project in Margahovit Village, which is located in the Lori

SCR Preparing for Summer Passenger Traffic
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-14 15:07:49

All SCR branches of production are preparing for passenger traffic in summer season. The railway carries out repairs and inspections of passenger cars and locomotives, checks the security level

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

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

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

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

Additional high-speed bundles for Orange subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-14 13:37:01

From today Orange Internet Now, MyFi and Flybox subscribers, who will exhaust their high-speed internet traffic by the end of the month and will still wish to continue using

Edward Nalbandian had meetings with his counterparts from different countries in Sharm El-Sheikh
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-12 11:38:25

In the frames of the 17th conference of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the member-countries of the Non-Aligned Movement held on 9 -10 May in Sharm El Sheikh,

ANCA BURBANK: Burbank Community Salutes 22 Years of Local ANCA Successes
  • Social
  • 2012-05-12 10:26:17

-- Rep. Schiff, Burbank Mayor Join Local Officials and Armenian Americans to Honor City Clerk Margarita Campos, Sarkis Nikogosian, Zareh Sinanyan, Talar Kossakian BURBANK, CA - Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA)

Bako Sahakyan stressed the importance of the youth’s role in strengthening the Motherland-Diaspora unity
  • Social
  • 2012-05-11 21:13:52

On May 11 President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a group of young people who had arrived in Artsakh from the Diaspora and the Republic of Armenia by

Armenian Assembly of America Statement on Armenia's Parliamentary Elections
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-11 20:55:02

Armenian Assembly of America statement on Armenia's parliamentary elections: "The Assembly is encouraged by the initial report of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic

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

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

Golden Apricot 9th Yerevan International Film Festival promises a rich and interesting program again
  • Culture
  • 2012-05-11 19:00:24

For the 7th year in a row VivaCell-MTS becomes the general sponsor of the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival The joint press conference held today at the Ministry of

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

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

Statement on the 2012 Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Armenia
  • Announcements
  • 2012-05-11 16:32:16

Statement on the 2012 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Armenia Yerevan 11 May 2012 The parliamentary elections that took place in the Republic of Armenia on May 6,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edward Nalbandian: Provocative statements of Azerbaijan are not befitting a NAM member state
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-10 20:07:56

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian at the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Alignment Movement 2012-05-10 Mr. Chairman, Distinguished colleagues, I am pleased to return to Egypt, a country, where

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

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

Grey Wolves banned from meeting in Belgium
  • Social
  • 2012-05-10 14:17:20

The authorities of Namur city in Belgium have banned a Turkish rally ultra nationalist. The MHP Party led by Turkish ultra-nationalist Devlet Bahçeli, intended to organize a symposium in

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

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

The Story of Armenian Jerusalem to Come to Life in Feature Film
  • Social
  • 2012-05-09 21:44:14

JERUSALEM, May 9 - The story of the Armenians of Jerusalem, a fascinating tale of courage, hope and endurance, sprinkled with the inevitable grains of turmoil and tragedy,

His Holiness Aram I Greets the 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi
  • Social
  • 2012-05-09 20:59:59

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - In a letter addressed to the President of the Armenian Republic of Karabagh, His Holiness Aram I greeted the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi

Swedish Riksdag Rejects Karabakh Motion, Welcomes Reform Process in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-09 20:30:19

On May 9, 2012, the Swedish Riksdag rejected the Azeri sponsored motion on Nagorno-Karabakh. The motion, introduced last year by Mehmet Kaplan (Green Party) called for, among others, Sweden's