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OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2017-10-24 11:17:28

    On October 25, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of

A concert dedicated to the diplomatic relations between Armenia and Georgia was held within the framework of the Khachaturian Festival
  • Culture
  • 2017-10-23 15:14:43

  A concert, held on October 22 within the framework of the 5th Khachaturian International Festival, was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia

Partnership aimed at infrastructure development in communities
  • Press release
  • 2017-10-21 13:16:26

  Installation of outdoor illumination energy efficient systems continues in the borderland villages. This time, in the frames of Alternative Energy project, due to the joint efforts of the Foundation

Serj Tankian: “I am grateful to the SYOA and Sergey Smbatyan for the fantastic job”
  • Culture
  • 2017-10-20 19:44:03

  The 5th Khachaturian International Festival continues to present exceptional evenings to the audience. On October 19 the Armenian premiere of the Orca Symphony No. 1 by American-Armenian rock musician,

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Delivered a Speech in Brussels
  • Press release
  • 2017-10-20 16:32:55

  On October 20, in Brussels, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Masis Mayilian delivered a speech entitled ‘Prospects of EU - Artsakh cooperation:

Bako Sahakyan visited in Brussels the office of the European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA) organization
  • Press release
  • 2017-10-19 17:59:27

On 19 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited in Brussels the office of the European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA) organization and met a group of the structure's members

“YEREMYAN PROJECTS'” social entrepreneurship initiative to develop rural communities
  • Social
  • 2017-10-19 12:49:27

  On September 30, 2017, “Yeremyan Projects” organized a special tour for the media representatives to visit Avan community of Aragatsotn regional of the Republic of Armenia.    During the tour, media

President Bako Sahakyan arrived in the Kingdom of Belgium on a working visit
  • Politics
  • 2017-10-18 14:18:58

On 17 October the delegation headed by Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan arrived in the Kingdom of Belgium on a working visit. On 18 October President Bako Sahakyan partook at

Serj Tankian: “SYOA performs very well!”
  • Culture
  • 2017-10-17 17:29:35

  On October 17 Armenian-American rock singer and composer Serj Tankian attended the rehearsal of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia. On October 19 the orchestra, headed by its Artistic

Grant Thornton named Employer of the Year by International Accounting Bulletin
  • Press release
  • 2017-10-17 13:22:41

  Grant Thornton also honoured with the Thought Leadership Initiative of the Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award for Grant Thornton CEO Ed Nusbaum   17 October, 2017 International Accounting Bulletin (IAB) has

“THIS IS ONE OF THE BACKBONE AND FUNDAMENTAL BILLS”
  • Social
  • 2017-10-13 19:28:35

  On the initiative of the Standing Committee on Defense and Security, NA, RA, in the parliamentary session hall parliamentary hearings were held on the “New Regulations in the Legislation

Wei Jizhong, Honorary Vice-President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA): “V Asian Games "Ashgabat - 2017" were unique, in all conscience
  • Sport
  • 2017-10-13 16:25:36

"The V Asian Games that are taking place in Turkmenistan exceeded all our ideas and expectations," representatives of the partner organizations of Turkmenistan in working-up to the Fifth Asian

John Malkovich presented expert from the "Book of Lamentations": the Khachaturian festival launched with a unique concert
  • Culture
  • 2017-10-12 14:37:24

  The 5th Khachaturian International Festival launched with a unique concert program. Music and literature - the most powerful forms of the art were united on the stage of the

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of the regional administrations
  • Press release
  • 2017-10-10 18:56:00

On 10 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of the regional administrations. A range of issues related to the development

Foreign Minister of Artsakh Received Members of California State Legislature
  • Press release
  • 2017-10-09 14:46:01

      On October 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Masis Mayilian received members of the California State Legislature․   Welcoming the visit of the Californian

Valeriy Gevorgyan from the position of the head of the Hadrout regional administration
  • Press release
  • 2017-10-06 18:19:59

On 6 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan approved the Government’s decision on releasing Valeriy Gevorgyan from the position of the head of the Hadrout regional administration in connection

A teacher has had a peculiar place in our society for centuries, enjoying the love and respect of the surrounding.Bako Sahakyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-10-05 12:56:03

On 5 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of Teachers.  The address runs as follows: “Dear teachers, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic

Bako Sahakyan received newly-appointed US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Andrew Schofer
  • Politics
  • 2017-10-04 19:30:49

On 4 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received newly-appointed US co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Andrew Schofer who arrived in Artsakh with an acquaintance visit the same

Another main street of a village along Armenia’s border has been illuminated
  • Social
  • 2017-10-03 11:00:06

It has been 3 years since Berdavan village of Tavush region obtained outdoor lighting as a result of the “Alternative Energy” project initiated by the Foundation for the Preservation

John Malkovich sent a video message to the Armenian public: “I am looking forward to see you” (video)
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-30 18:34:47

    Hollywood legend John Malkovich is looking forward to his Armenian concert. He has sent a video message to the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the State Youth Orchestra

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Received Representatives of the International of Socialist Youth
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-30 15:14:32

    On September 30, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Masis Mayilian received representatives of international political youth organizations of the International Union of

U.S. State of Michigan Adopted a Resolution on the Recognition of Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-30 14:49:32

On September 28, the Senate of the U.S. State of Michigan overwhelmingly voted to adopt Resolution No. 99 recognizing Artsakh. The draft resolution was introduced by Michigan State Senator

Bako Sahakyan partook at a festive event dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the formation of the “Artsiv Mahapartner” special force regiment held in the Gandzasar monastic comple
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-29 16:04:18

On 29 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a festive event dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the formation of the “Artsiv Mahapartner” special force regiment held

Bako Sahakyan partook together with members of the government at the meeting of National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-28 16:33:42

On 28 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook together with members of the government at the meeting of National Assembly and responded to the questions raised by the

Artsakh welcomes Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-27 13:31:02

Comment by the Information and Public Relations Department of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Artsakh   We welcome the holding of a referendum on the independence of Iraqi Kurdistan

Declaration of Friendship Signed Between Chartar City of Artsakh and Decines-Charpieu City of France
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-25 19:46:09

    On September 25, a Declaration of Friendship was signed between Chartar city of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) and Decines-Charpieu city of France. The signing ceremony took

Hollywood star legendary John Malkovich will perform at the opening ceremony of Khachaturian International Festival
  • Culture
  • 2017-09-25 16:51:37

    The 5th Khachaturian International Festival will be launched with the participation of Hollywood legend John Malkovich on October 11, at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.    John Malkovich and conductor Sergey Smbatyan

Bako Sahakyan signed a range of decrees
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-25 13:31:04

  On 25 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a range of decrees.  The Presidential decree established the following composition of the Cabinet of Ministers:    Minister of State  Ministry of Healthcare Ministry of

The meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia with the Secretary-General of the Arab League
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-23 15:29:54

On September 22, in New York Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, had a meeting with Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the Arab League.   During the meeting

Armenia and Nauru established diplomatic relations
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-23 14:38:03

On September 22, in New York Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and Baron Waqa, President of Nauru and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, signed protocol on the establishment of

Foreign Minister meets with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-23 14:32:40

  On September 22, in New York Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian held a meeting with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, Stéphane Visconti and Andrew Schofer. The meeting was

Edward Nalbandian met with the OSCE Secretary General
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-23 14:18:12

On September 22, in New York Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.   Congratulating Thomas

Establishment of diplomatic relations with Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-22 15:08:39

On September 21, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, and Mark Brentley, Foreign Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, signed a protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between

3-rd Armenian Trade Network Awards Ceremony has taken place
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-21 13:24:45

Dear Colleagues,       Armenian Trade Network (ATN) 3-rd Awards ceremony has taken place within the framework of the 6th Armenia-Diaspora Conference. Established six years ago ATN is a new platform for

Edward Nalbandian participated in the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the CSTO member states
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-21 11:31:14

On September 20, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who is in New York to participate in the activities of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, participated in the

5th Khachaturian International Festival will be dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Ayvazovsky
  • Culture
  • 2017-09-19 20:15:03

    On October 11 the 5th Khachaturian International Festival will be launched. This year the festival is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Hovhannes Ayvazovsky.     The connoisseurs of classical music

Schedule of WeaponSupply ofContract Worth200 Million USD
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-19 20:10:23

  As it is known, the Russian-Armenian agreement on “Providing a State Export Loan to the RA Government” was signed in Yerevan on June 26, 2015, according to which Armenia

Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan at the NKR Permanent Representation to Armenia the delegation of the Armenian Missionary Association of America
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-19 20:04:34

On 19 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan at the NKR Permanent Representation to Armenia the delegation of the Armenian Missionary Association of America headed by

Bako Sahakyan met in the city of Yerevan at the NKR Permanent Representation to Armenia with a group of US congressmen
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-19 19:58:22

  On 19 September  Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in the city of Yerevan at the NKR Permanent Representation to Armenia with a group of US congressmen. Various issues related

Bako Sahakyan met in Anthony Barsamian, AAA executive director Bryan Ardouny and regional director of the organization Arpi Vardanyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-19 14:23:22

On 19 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan at the NKR Permanent Mission to the Republic of Armenia with the co-chair of the Board of Trustees of

Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of writer and publicist Andrey Nuykin.
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-19 14:13:30

On 19 September  Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of writer and publicist Andrey Nuykin. The letter runs as follows: “I have learnt with deep

Hayk Kotanjian: The importance of engaging renowned Diaspora Armenians in the cause of the establishment of Cyber Resources Management System in the RA
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-19 12:53:08

    Speech by Lieutenant General Hayk Kotanjyan, Head, National Defense Research University, MoD, RA, Doctor of Political Science, Professor, at the Session on "The Peculiarities of the RA Defense Policy

Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road started in China
  • Social
  • 2017-09-19 12:39:29

On September 19, Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road (Silk Way) started in the city of Dunhuang, China. It gathered together 265 participants from over 120 countries.  Media forum

А Grandiose Show of Opening of the V Asian Games "Ashgabat 2017” Took Place in Ashgabat city
  • Sport
  • 2017-09-19 11:42:03

  Six thousands of sportsmen from 45 countries of Asia region, and 19 countries of Australia and Oceania, that is 64 countries as a whole, are taking part in “Ashgabat

New postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Insurance Foundation for Servicemen”
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-19 11:15:06

  On September 18th, 2017, “HayPost” CJSC has cancelled and put into circulation three postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Insurance Foundation for Servicemen”. The postage stamps have been cancelled

Bako Bako Sahakyan together with President Serzh Sargsyan partook at the opening of the “Mutual Trust, Unity and Responsibility” hosted in Yerevan 6th Armenia-Diaspora conference.
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-18 16:15:52

On 18 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia partook at the opening of the “Mutual Trust, Unity and Responsibility”

А Grandiose Show of Opening of the V Asian Games "Ashgabat 2017” Took Place in Ashgabat city
  • Sport
  • 2017-09-18 10:51:54

  Six thousands of sportsmen from 45 countries of Asia region, and 19 countries of Australia and Oceania, that is 64 countries as a whole, are taking part in “Ashgabat

Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants of the “Modern Aspects of Rehabilitation in Medicine” 8th international conference
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-14 18:21:38

On 14 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants of the “Modern Aspects of Rehabilitation in Medicine” 8th international conference.  The meeting addressed diverse issues related

Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert Youth and Culture Palace
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-14 18:18:08

On 14 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert Youth and Culture Palace and got acquainted with the final stage of capital reconstruction activities of its great

The United Nations supports the Government to assess chemical hazards at Nairit plant (Yerevan)
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-13 18:58:58

Bradley Busetto, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia, received the international experts’ team who have arrived to Armenia to assess the situation related to chemical hazards located at

Tackling Challenges for Independent Media in Eastern Partnership Countries
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-13 17:45:51

      The 2nd Eastern Partnership Media Conference, taking place in Kyiv on 13 September 2017, aims to shine a spotlight on the growing challenges facing journalists in the EU’s Eastern

Closure of the exhibition is anti-democratic and anti-constitutional
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-13 14:03:05

  On September 9 we witnessed another example of democratic principles falling in Armenia. This time an exhibition was closed by labeling "politicized". Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic

Unlocking Armenia's Potential for Duty-Free Exports to United States Using Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Program
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-13 13:12:18

On September 13, Ed Gresser, the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Trade Policy and Economics, led a discussion with Armenian officials and business leaders on how to boost

Bako Sahakyan held political consultations with the “Fatherland”, “Democracy”, “Dashnaktsoutyun”, “Movement-88” and “Renaissance” factions of the Artsakh Republic National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-12 17:43:12

On 11 and 12 September President Bako Sahakyan held political consultations with the “Fatherland”, “Democracy”, “Dashnaktsoutyun”, “Movement-88” and “Renaissance” factions of the Artsakh Republic National Assembly.  A range of issues

The OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the eastern direction of the Hadrut region
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-12 15:53:53

On September 12, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the

The OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the eastern direction of the Hadrut
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-11 19:23:52

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted   On September 12, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission will conduct

The Pan-Armenian Orchestra, headed by Sergey Smbatyan, will perform at the most prestigious Gramophone Classical Music Awards
  • Culture
  • 2017-09-11 19:14:04

    On September 13 the Pan-Armenian Symphony Orchestra, headed by conductor Sergey Smbatyan, will perform at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2017, the most famous and prestigious event. Gramophone is

Bako Sahakyan received minister of territorial administration and development of the Republic of Armenia David Lokyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-11 19:06:19

On 11 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received minister of territorial administration and development of the Republic of Armenia David Lokyan.  A range of issues related to the cooperation

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Alashan site and Talish village of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-11 16:39:09

On 10 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Alashan site and Talish village of the Martakert region.   The President got acquainted with the activities being carried out in

UK-based mining law and institutional capacity expert to support in analysing Armenia’s legislative and institutional framework of mining industry to ensure compliance with the EITI standard
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-06 18:00:54

Yerevan, September 6, 2017 – British mining law expert, Mr. Christopher H. Nurse, will support Armenia in reviewing and analyzing country’s legislative and institutional framework ensuring its compliance with

Ucom Launches an Innovative Offer, Enabling Subscribers to Forget about Roaming in Armenia and Russia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-09-05 17:10:40

          On September 5, 2017, at the joint press conference of Hayk Yesayan, the Director General at Ucom, and Andrey Azhigirov, Deputy General Manager, Head of

Lord Darzi Joins Aurora Prize Selection Committee
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-05 11:31:10

World famous surgeon and health policy maker joins esteemed group of humanitarian leaders in Aurora Selection Committee   September 5, 2017 -  YEREVAN, ARMENIA - The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is pleased

Professor Lieutenant General Hayk Kotanjian: “New Propositions to the Minsk Group and the UN on the Space Instruments of Containing War in Karabakh”
  • Politics
  • 2017-09-02 18:39:45

On 1 September at Yerevan “Marriot Hotel” “Tigran Mets” Hall, the Armenia George C. Marshall Center Alumni Outreach Event was held on the topic “Armenia’s Security Challenges”. The Event

Armen Avagyan: The state industrial sector is an essential and objective element in liberalized economies
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-09-02 12:19:44

. The guest of the "Noyan Tapan" program is the Head of Economic Development and Investment Policy Sub-Commission of Public Council of RA President, member of the Boards of the

Director of the George Marshall Center US General Keith W. Dayton visited the National Defense Research University
  • Press release
  • 2017-09-01 17:41:28

The delegation headed by Lieutenant General Keith W. Dayton (ret.), Director of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, paid a visit to the National Defense Research

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the “Tufenkian” charitable foundation and famous Italian writer and scientist of Armenian origin Antonia Arslan
  • Press release
  • 2017-08-31 12:32:55

On 31 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the “Tufenkian” charitable foundation and famous Italian writer and scientist of Armenian origin Antonia Arslan.  The meeting addressed

The Joint Assessment of International Consulting Companies Regarding Lydian’s Amulsar Gold Mining Project is Negative․ AEF
  • Social
  • 2017-08-23 11:34:03

Experts from three internationally acclaimed companies, such as Blue Minerals Consultancy from Australia, Buka Environmental from the USA and Clear Coast Consulting, Inc., Canada have studied more than a

PicsArt Launches iMessage App for Stickers
  • Press release
  • 2017-08-22 17:50:50

Over 2 Million Free-To-Use Stickers Are Now Available For Making Self-Expression Fun And Easy When Chatting With Friends   [Yerevan, August 22, 2017] – PicsArt, the leading image editing app and creative

Arman Movsisyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for bravery shown during the defense of the NKR state border
  • Press release
  • 2017-08-14 16:30:31

On 14 August President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously serviceman of NKR Defense Army's N division Arman Movsisyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for

Sergey Smbatyan will conduct the opening and closing concerts of the Eurasian Music Games
  • Culture
  • 2017-08-11 15:27:07

  The Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia Sergey Smbatyan will perform within the framework of the Eurasian Music Games. The event will take

OSCE mission conducts regular monitoring in Askeran direction
  • Press release
  • 2017-08-09 14:44:28

On August 9, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2017-08-08 12:40:13

On August 9, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of

Business-task – an educational model
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-31 14:28:59

In the frame of “Junior Achievements of Armenia” and VivaCell-MTS partnership for the fourth time the annual “Business task” competition has been held. The goal of a joint initiative

Jury Boards of C4F Awards’2018 Announced! There is a representative from Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-07-28 18:02:13

  Communication professionals from different countries around the world have now confirmed their participation to join the international Jury Boards for the 9th edition of the prestigious Communication for Future

Jury Boards of C4F Awards’2018 Announced! There is a representative from Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-07-28 18:02:13

  Communication professionals from different countries around the world have now confirmed their participation to join the international Jury Boards for the 9th edition of the prestigious Communication for Future

Bako Sahakyan convened a consultation in in the vicinity of Eghegnout village of the Shahoumyan Region
  • Politics
  • 2017-07-26 19:21:48

On 26 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convened a consultation in in the vicinity of Eghegnout village of the Shahoumyan Region with the representatives of construction companies involved

According to international acclaimed experts gold project in Amulsar should not start. What has Lydian hidden and what the Armenian government has been “unaware” of?
  • Human Rights
  • 2017-07-26 08:03:15

    For years Armenian scientists, specialists and environmentalists presented from their field of expertise the dangers of gold project in Amulsar planned by Lydian International. They insisted that this project

According to international acclaimed experts gold project in Amulsar should not start. What has Lydian hidden and what the Armenian government has been “unaware” of?
  • Human Rights
  • 2017-07-26 08:03:15

    For years Armenian scientists, specialists and environmentalists presented from their field of expertise the dangers of gold project in Amulsar planned by Lydian International. They insisted that this project

According to international acclaimed experts gold project in Amulsar should not start. What has Lydian hidden and what the Armenian government has been “unaware” of?
  • Human Rights
  • 2017-07-26 08:03:15

    For years Armenian scientists, specialists and environmentalists presented from their field of expertise the dangers of gold project in Amulsar planned by Lydian International. They insisted that this project

The meeting of Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia with the European Parliament officials
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-25 15:34:25

On July 24, Garen Nazarian, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, received the staffers of different departments of the European Parliament.   In the course of the meeting, reference was made to

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ashot Hovakimian met experts on Sustainable Development Goals of UNDP Bureau for Policy and Programme Support
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-25 11:20:28

  On July 24, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ashot Hovakimian received the UN country team on mainstreaming, acceleration and policy support for SDGs of the UNDP Bureau for Policy

Ambassador of Poland to Armenia was awarded with Medal of Honour of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-24 19:39:17

On July 24, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the Ambassador of Poland to Armenia Jerzy Marek Nowakowski on the occasion of completion of his diplomatic mission.   Minister Nalbandian highlighted the

25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Georgia
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-24 19:30:26

Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, and Mikheil Janelidze, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, exchanged messages on the occasion of 25th anniversary of establishment of

Bako Sahakyan received prelate of the Tehran Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Sepuh Sargsyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-24 19:07:30

On 24 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received prelate of the Tehran Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Sepuh Sargsyan. Issues related to the state-church relations and in

Bako Sahakyan held a meeting with foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-24 19:03:17

On 23 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a meeting with foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandyan and discussed several issues related to foreign policy

VARDAVAR INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL - FOUR YEARS IN A ROW
  • Social
  • 2017-07-24 12:58:32

  Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia (FYCA) organized the forth “Vardavar International Festival” on July 23, 2017. For the fourth year in a row, the festival has united hundreds

Kansas National Guard medical and hazardous material experts to train firefighters in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-21 17:09:22

A team of Kansas National Guardsmen is in the Republic of Armenia to train Armenian firefighters in first aid, life-saving techniques, and hazardous material awareness, recognition and response.   The Kansas

NA Vice-President Receives a Group Young People of Armenian Diaspora
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-20 14:53:18

July 20, vice-president of the parliament Vahram Balayan received members of the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Association and the Junior Union of New Julfa in the Big Hall

Bako Sahakyan partook in the celebration of the Chartar town Day held at the town’s Culture Palace
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-20 14:38:05

On 20 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the celebration of the Chartar town Day held at the town’s Culture Palace. The Head of the State considered important

the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Omar pass
  • Politics
  • 2017-07-19 19:40:24

On July 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2017-07-18 12:28:12

On July 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of

New agricultural products collection point in Aragatsotn marz
  • Economy
  • 2017-07-18 11:22:58

On July 16, 2017, in Avan community of Aragatsotn Marz, a collection point of agricultural products was opened, where the residents of the community can deliver their agricultural products

Program completed: the “Golden Apricot” 14th International Film Festival closes in Yerevan
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-17 17:58:45

Yet another year added to the history of the Yerevan film fest. The 14th “Golden Apricot” will be remembered for the variety of included events, renowned cinema personalities and

Armenians and Armenia in the 21st Century: A Strategy for Long-Term Development
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-07-15 21:40:26

10:30 - Introduction Hagop Panossian, Ph.D., President of ARPA Institute Mihran Agbabian, Ph.D., Conference General Chair, USC, AUA 10:40 - Keynote Speaker Yervant Zorian, Ph.D., Pres. Synopsys Armenia & Chief Archtct,

New contributions in international recognition of Armenian scientist Armen Avagyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-13 12:54:14

    Armenian scientist, Chairman of the Public Council's Economic Development and Investment Subcommittee Armen Avagyan from USA “Marquis Who's Who” has been awarded by their highest award named their founder

The names of the winners of first Armenia International Music Competition are announced
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-12 19:28:14

  Today the winners of the first Armenia International Music Competition were announced. The first prize winner is Hripsime Ahgaqaryan (Armenia), the second prize winner is Khachik Andreasyan (Armenia), the

Commemoration of the 201st Anniversary of the Independence of the Argentine Republic
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-12 14:38:49

  The act of commemoration of the 201st anniversary of declaration of the independence of the Argentine Republic took place on June 11.  Government officials, ambassadors, public figures, local press and

Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian met with the Minister of State for European Affairs of Ireland
  • Politics
  • 2017-07-12 12:30:01

On July 11, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian, while on a working visit to Austria, met with the Minister of State for European Affairs of Ireland

Meeting of Edward Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov, Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2017-07-12 12:03:56

On July 11, a meeting between Edward Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov, Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, took place in Brussels at the initiative and presence of the OSCE

Bako Sahakyan received world-famous boxer Vakhtang Darchinyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-11 20:04:31

On 11 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received world-famous boxer Vakhtang Darchinyan. A range of issues related to the development of sports in Artsakh were discussed during the meeting. Bako

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-11 20:00:15

On 11 July President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously serviceman of NKR Defense Army's N division Vazgen Poghosyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for

The “Armenia” International Festival and Competition managed to generate an interest among the connoisseurs of the classical music
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-11 12:45:14

  The AGBU hall hosted a concert of Abgar Muradyan Duo (Lilit Zakaryan: piano, Davit Gyulamiryan: clarinet), the ensemble of State Youth Orchestra of Armenia. The concert was organized within

25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Sweden
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-11 11:54:35

On July 10, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Sweden Edward Nalbandian and Margot Wallström exchanged letters on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of

The Orchestra of Komische Oper Berlin was headed by Sergey Smbatyan
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-10 17:31:16

  On 9 July, 2017,  Sergey Smbatyan, the principal conductor and artistic director of State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, performed  together with the Orchestra of the Komische Oper Berlin. The

“Armenia” International Festival and Competition has an impulsive power and gives a chance to the musicians to create something new. Gevorg Muradyan
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-10 16:59:58

    The 2nd round of the piano competition within the framework of the “Armenia” International Festival and Competition started on July 10.  20 pianists will present their performing art and

The 14th “Golden Apricot” Yerevan Film Festival has started
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-10 11:31:10

    Wih the traditional apricot blessing ceremony and with the opening of the stars of prominent Armenian directors started “Golden Apricot” Yerevan International Film Festival, one of the most anticipated

Why has the government decided to release additional water from Lake Sevan. Yerevan residents' opinion (video)
  • Social
  • 2017-07-08 18:33:44

  The authorities decided that the water in Lake Sevan has risen to an appropriate level, and therefore it is possible to release more water than provided by the law.

The 1st round of the “Armenia” International Competition has finished. 20 pianists will compete in the 2nd round
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-08 18:04:28

  The names of the pianists who passed to the 2nd round of the “Armenia” International Competition are published. From July 10 20 pianists representing France, Poland, China, South Korea,

The 1st round of the “Armenia” International Competition has finished. 20 pianists will compete in the 2nd round
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-08 18:04:28

  The names of the pianists who passed to the 2nd round of the “Armenia” International Competition are published. From July 10 20 pianists representing France, Poland, China, South Korea,

One More Family Gets Rid of the Problem of Living in a Metal Container
  • Social
  • 2017-07-07 20:33:26

    A housewarming was celebrated in Tatul village of Aragatsotn region, after active construction works of three months. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and the “Fuller Center for Housing Armenia”

“The level of the “Armenia” International Competition is high”
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-07 16:05:04

Piano competition is held within the framework of the “Armenia” International Festival and Competition and 48 pianists from 14 countries participate in it. Ketevan Chkhartishvili (Georgia) is one of

Experts in Defense Policy from The People’s Republic Of China visit The National Defense Research University, MoD, RA
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-07 14:47:07

  On 7 July 2017, the National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia (NDRU, MoD, RA) hosted the delegation of experts in defense

Armenian successful startups have defined special prizes for Sevan Startup Summit participants
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-07 12:29:58

    Sevan Startup Summit is an annual tent camp business forum that is being organized for the second time. Startups of different development level will take part in the Summit.

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) headed by the regional director of the organization Arpi Vardanyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-06 18:57:38

On 6 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) headed by the regional director of the organization Arpi Vardanyan and discussed

Narek Hakhnazaryan: “I am very glad that Armenia hosts such a high level Competition and Festival”
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-06 18:32:18

On July 5 the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia performed with cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan within the framework of the “Armenia” International Festival and Competition. Pieces by Maltese composer Alexey

British Film Week to Launch with Oscar Winning Chariots of Fire
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-06 16:55:56

    From 9 to16 July, the British Council presents Play UK, week of British Films, within the framework of “Golden Apricot” Yerevan International Festival.      Starting from this year, the British

“Armenia” International Music Festival and Competition: Yerevan will be saturated with classical music
  • Culture
  • 2017-07-04 19:15:30

  “Armenia” International Music Festival and Competition, which is taking place in Yerevan from July 4 to July 12, will keep up a strong competition and many famous musicians will

Armenian Bar Association And Its ARWC Condemn The Trampling Of Sasna Dzrer Defendants' "right To Counsel" And Due Process, Mistreatment And Beatings In Custody, And Intimidation Of And Threats Levied Against Defense Attorneys In Yerevan Courthouse
  • Human Rights
  • 2017-07-04 08:37:13

  Armenian Bar Association and its ARWC call for the authorities to immediately restore order, and guarantee that defendants are afforded full due process without the threat of violence being

What to expect from Sevan Startup Summit 2017
  • Press release
  • 2017-07-03 12:35:57

    Sevan Startup Summit is the first informal startup event in the region. Organized in the form of tent camp with the inspiring view of Lake Sevan, the Summit promises

The Delegation of the Artsakh Foreign Ministry Participated in the Events Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Pridnestrovian Foreign Ministry
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-30 19:58:11

    The delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), headed by Minister Karen Mirzoyan, has paid a visit to Pridnestrovie to participate

The Masis Development Foundation and Armenian Red Cross Society has started a cooperation recently
  • Social
  • 2017-06-30 15:59:27

    On 28-29 June, Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) conducted training on First Aid for the volunteers of Masis Youth Center, at Masis Development Foundation. The Masis Development Foundation was

World famous violinist Maxim Vengerov will perform together with the Youth Orchestra
  • Culture
  • 2017-06-30 14:54:14

  World famous violinist Maxim Vengerov will perform together with the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, headed by conductor Sergey Smbatyan. The concert will be held on July 12 at

Fabian Panisello: “The Youth Orchestra is interested in studying something new and doing new projects!”
  • Culture
  • 2017-06-29 14:10:36

  On June 28 Aram Khachaturian concert hall hosted a unique symphony concert! The State Youth Orchestra presented compositions by Aaron Copland, Claude Debussy, Takashi Yoshimatsu, Fabian Panisello. Jaroslaw Nadrzycki

Working space for one of Sevan Startup Summit 2017 participants
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-28 15:07:51

  Sevan Startup Summit is now cooperating with Coworking Armenia. Coworking is a shared working space, equipped with the necessary equipment, which is designed for a simultaneous use by multiple

IDeA Supports Restoration of Upper Mosque in Shushi
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-28 11:43:45

Within the framework of cooperation between the Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation, the government of the Republic of Artsakh and Revival of Oriental Historical Heritage Foundation, the

Residents of Yerevan about "Sasna-Tsrrer". Almost a year has passed since the July 17 events. (video)
  • Social
  • 2017-06-23 19:38:35

On July 17, one year expires from the day when the group "Sasna-Tsrer" seized siregiment of the patrol-and-post service (PPS) in Yerevan. "Sasna Tserer" demanded the resignation of the President of the

Residents of Yerevan about "Sasna-Tsrrer". Almost a year has passed since the July 17 events. (video)
  • Social
  • 2017-06-23 19:38:35

On July 17, one year expires from the day when the group "Sasna-Tsrer" seized siregiment of the patrol-and-post service (PPS) in Yerevan. "Sasna Tserer" demanded the resignation of the President of the

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-23 13:45:01

On June 23, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the

Hamest Souleymanyan was appointed member of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Central Electoral Commission
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-22 18:09:41

On June 22 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Hamest Souleymanyan was appointed member of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Central Electoral Commission until the

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-22 11:10:38

On June 23, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on pre-term suspension of the term of office of the NKR Central Electoral Commission member Hasmik Shindyan upon her own request
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-21 12:29:33

On 21 June President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on pre-term suspension of the term of office of the NKR Central Electoral Commission member Hasmik Shindyan upon her own

Which country will help Armenia at the moment of difficulty? (video)
  • Social
  • 2017-06-20 13:52:53

It is undeniable fact is that Armenia has two dangerous neighbors in the region - Azerbaijan and Turkey. Armenia  has been in blockade for many years. Our other neighbors

Corporate identity creation for 3 startups
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-20 12:13:36

Digital Factory digital marketing company will do the branding of 3 participant teams of  Sevan Startup Summit 2017. Highlighting the importance of individuality of the startups, Digital Factory will

PosTransfer money transfer system will be launched till the end of the year
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-16 16:09:54

  Under United Postal Union and “Haypost” CJSC initiative, a regional workshop was held on June 7-8 in Yerevan. The workshop was focused on the application of the new trademark

Scientific Startups can win $2500
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-16 13:36:01

''Public Diplomacy'' charitable non-governmental organization has defined a special prize during the Sevan Startup Summit 2017 for the startups operating in the field of science. All the startups, that

“Armenia” International music festival and competition to be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-16 11:18:39

  An International music festival and competition called “Armenia” will be held in Yerevan for the first time  from June 4 to June 12. The organizers of the festival and

Permanent Representative of Artsakh to the USA Participated in the Fund-raising Event aimed at financing mine-clearance works in Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-15 19:43:30

  On June 10, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) to the USA Robert Avetisyan participated in a fund-raising event in Boston, aimed at financing The

Already traditional meeting with new expectations
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-15 18:55:07

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian has met with the musicians of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra to sum up the achievements of the Philharmonic on international stages and festivals

The members of the Yelk bloc held a meeting with Mr. Richard Mills, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the US to the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-14 18:22:19

The leaders of the Yelk Bloc and Members of Parliament Edmon Marukyan, Aram Sargsyan, Nikol Pashinyan and the Head of Yelk Bloc Fraction at Yerevan City Council, Davit Khazhakyan,

Grant Thornton holds regional conference in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-14 16:23:49

  Grant Thornton firms across the CIS region come together in Armenia for their annual partner conference. Grant Thornton organises annual conference of its member firms across the CIS region in

Bako Sahakyan visited the Shoushi Technological University and met with the teaching staff
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-13 19:39:52

On 13 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Shoushi Technological University and met with the teaching staff. Issues related to the education process and a number of research

The Newsletter of the Armenian Community of China is available at The University of California, Los Angeles
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-12 17:01:19

  The main aim of the “ChinaHAY” newsletter is to present the history and internal life of the Armenian Community of China. This newsletter is published by the Armenian Community

Bako Sahakyan received entrepreneur Ralph Yirikian
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-09 19:53:34

On 9 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received entrepreneur Ralph Yirikian.  Issues related to the implementation of a range of charity projects in Artsakh were on the discussion agenda.    CENTRAL

Bako Sahakyan received chief editor of the “Azdak” daily newspaper Shahan Gantaharyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-09 19:31:08

On 9 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received chief editor of the “Azdak” daily newspaper Shahan Gantaharyan. Issues related to the Artsakh-Diaspora ties were on the meeting agenda. Special

Presentation of the updated version of “History of Armenia” book by Movses Khorenatsi
  • New Books
  • 2017-06-08 17:24:55

  (Translated by Gagik Sargsyan) Today, on 8 June, 2017, the presentation of the updated version of  “History of Armenia” by Movses Khorenatsi (translated by Gagik Sargsyan) was held at YSU

Ceremony at the residence of the Artsakh Republic President
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-08 13:40:43

On 8 June a solemn ceremony of decorating a group of lecturers of the Artsakh State University with state awards and handing in diplomas and awards to students having

Bako Sahakyan visited several sections of the republic's southern
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-08 13:32:49

On 7 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited several sections of the republic's southern and southeastern borderline, got acquainted with the course of the service and situation there,

Meeting Mkhitaryan: How Dreams Come True…
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-08 13:25:29

Early in the morning of June 2, Nareh Galstyan, a teenager from Lernagog, was getting ready for a COAF-organized tour of the Yerevan-based Football Academy of Armenia. She could

New Prospects of Cooperation between Armenia and China in the field of Strategic Studies
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-08 13:11:51

  On 8 June 2017, the National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia (NDRU, MoD, RA) hosted the newly-appointed Military and Air Attaché

Ամենայն Հայոց Կաթողիկոսը ցաւակցագիր է յղել Իրանի Իսլամական Հանրապետութեան նախագահին
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-07 18:55:13

Յունիսի 7-ին Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ. Գարեգին Բ. Ծայրագոյն Պատրիարք եւ Ամենայն Հայոց Կաթողիկոսը ցաւակցական նամակ է յղել Իրանի Իսլամական Հանրապետութեան նախագահ Հասան Ռոհանիին Թեհրանում տեղի ունեցած ահաբեկչական յարձակումների հետեւանքով անմեղ զոհերի

Despite the Progress in Human Development, Vulnerable Groups Still Left Behind
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-07 18:48:35

Between 1990 and 2015, there has been impressive progress in human development, but in almost every country, vulnerable groups, such as women and girls, people with disabilities, migrants and

Serzh Sargsyan Participated in the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Tumo Koghb Center and Paid a Visit to “Armath” Engineering Laboratory in Koghb Village
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-06 18:27:52

  Within the scope of his visit to Tavush region on June 6, the RA President Serzh Sargsyan participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the future Tumo Koghb

Bako Sahakyan received former Armenian finance minister Gagik Khachatryan with his son
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-05 19:53:05

  On 5 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received former Armenian finance minister Gagik Khachatryan with his son. Issues related to the implementation of various philanthropic programs in Artsakh were

The 14th “Golden Apricot” Yerevan International Film Festival announced
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-05 18:09:34

One of the most remarkable events of the year, the “Golden Apricot” Yerevan IFF will complement the cultural life of the capital of Armenia from 9th to 16th of

Artak Balayan from the post of adviser to the President - head of the economic department upon his own request in connection with getting a new job
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-05 17:53:09

On 5 June President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree releasing Artak Balayan from the post of adviser to the President - head of the economic department upon his own

The Exhibition “Me and My Corner of Nature” was opened in Lovers’ Park
  • Culture
  • 2017-06-05 15:48:35

Today on the occasion of the World Environment Day the photo exhibition “Me and My Corner of Nature” initiated by the World Wide Fund for Nature Armenian branch (WWF

Students of “Armath” Engineering Laboratory in Vayots Dzor Displayed Their Works
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-06-05 13:56:23

  Students of “Armath” engineering laboratory operating in Vayots Dzor marked the beginning of summer holidays in Yeghegnadzor. The aim of this regional meeting was also to create an atmosphere

Building resilience in mountain ecosystems of Gegharkunik region
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-03 17:32:26

Restored and newly established forest belts, rehabilitated pasture infrastructures, among which mobile paddocks with equipped solar power systems – these are some of the achievements of the Clima East

Legendary "Kommandos" - guest of Masis Youth Center’s Discussion club
  • Social
  • 2017-06-02 18:46:49

   On June 2, Major General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan, the famous Kommandos, spoke at the Masis Youth (MY) Center in the framework of the Discussion Club.  The theme of his speech was

Legendary "Kommandos" - guest of Masis Youth Center’s Discussion club
  • Social
  • 2017-06-02 18:46:49

   On June 2, Major General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan, the famous Kommandos, spoke at the Masis Youth (MY) Center in the framework of the Discussion Club.  The theme of his speech was

Only 18 days left to apply for the most awaited startup event of this summer
  • Press release
  • 2017-06-02 18:39:20

After the success of the first Sevan Startup Summit, the organizers are planning to host more than a thousand participants and enlarge the number of competitions for the Sevan

What you think of youth these days? People's opinion.
  • Social
  • 2017-06-02 13:32:09

Every society connects its present and future with the youth. This age period is the most optimal time for self-expression and the search for opportunities to achieve the goal. Do

Yell Extreme Park will reward the best startup in tourism field
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-31 13:05:42

  Yell Extreme Park has defined a special prize for the participants of Sevan Startup Summit 2017 whose startups are related to tourism. Being one of the best among the

UWC Dilijan Released New 87 Change-Makers
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-30 12:54:16

On May 27, UWC Dilijan celebrated the graduation of its second generation of students, bidding farewell to 87 students from 50 countries who are leaving the college to explore

Mher Sahakyan Speaks on Strategy of Russia’s Return to Global Big Policy at the University of Oxford
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-30 12:38:22

Oxford, The United Kingdom—On May 25-26, 2017, the Clashing Visions:  Russian Foreign Policy in the Age of Xi and Trump conference was held at St. Antony’s College, University of

New postage stamp dedicated to 2016 Aurora prize laureate Marguerite Barankitse
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-29 14:31:55

On May 26th, 2017, “HayPost” CJSC has cancelled and put into circulation a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora humanitarian initiative. Laureates of “Aurora” prize. Marguerite Barankitse”.   The postage

Грузия. События недели
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2017-05-29 12:43:57

«Напомню мою позицию и позицию премьер министра страны, по поводу вопроса о сельскохозяйственных земель. Наша позиция заключается в том, что земли сельскохозяйственного назначения не должны продаваться иностранным гражданам. Такова

the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Seysulan settlement of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-25 18:09:46

On May 25, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of

OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of Seysulan settlement of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-24 11:37:46

On May 25, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring

“HOKIS”: Dream • Love • Believe”: a testament to the vitality of Armenian arts performed in Gyumri
  • Culture
  • 2017-05-23 18:00:54

“Hokis” multi-media musical performance was staged at Gyumri State Drama Theatre after Vardan Achemyan. The Gyumri premiere of “Hokis” devoted to the second anniversary of TUMOxAGBU center in Gyumri

The deadline for applicants of Sevan Startup Summit is 20th of June
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-23 16:09:18

  Sevan Startup Summit 2017 non-formal startup event will continue to accept applications until 20th of June. This year organizers are planning to host more than 1000 participants. We are

Arthur Abraham visited Masis Youth Center and the construction site of the city's first family sports complex
  • Social
  • 2017-05-23 13:40:51

  22 May 2017 –the meeting of the world-famous boxer of Armenian origin Arthur Abraham with the participants of Masis Youth(MY) Centerthe residents of the city took place. The boxer

Arthur Abraham visited Masis Youth Center and the construction site of the city's first family sports complex
  • Social
  • 2017-05-23 13:40:51

  22 May 2017 –the meeting of the world-famous boxer of Armenian origin Arthur Abraham with the participants of Masis Youth(MY) Centerthe residents of the city took place. The boxer

Hayanist Unveils Innovative Irrigation System
  • Social
  • 2017-05-23 11:32:44

  Hayanist, Armenia – During a public event on May 22, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia (CCHBCA), and the Global Environment

Comment on the Statement Concerning the Citizen Observer Initiative
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-22 17:45:39

A few days ago our partners Transparency International Anticorruption Center and Journalists’ Club ‘Asparez” disseminated a statement concerning the Citizen Observer Initiative. Considering its involvement in the monitoring of

Going to work by Bike: a group of VivaCell-MTS employees joined the Bike to Work international initiative
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-22 16:48:29

    The growing number of bicyclists on the Yerevan streets is not only a new trend but also an important step for building sustainable and healthy society. The number of

First Aurora Prize Laureate Marguerite Barankitse is in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-20 12:19:06

Ahead of 2017 Aurora Prize Events the first Aurora Prize Laureate Marguerite Barankitse pays a special visit to Armenia. She will meet with communities, cultural and religious leaders in

On May 18 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-18 16:57:42

On May 18 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi. At the ministry of culture and youth affairs the Head of the State held a working consultation

International conference “Armenia-Turkey: Paving the Way for Dialogue and Reconciliation”
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-17 16:44:05

Yerevan, Armenia: On May 18-19, 2017, Caucasus Research Resource Center – Armenia will hold an international conference entitled “Armenia-Turkey: Paving the Way for Dialogue and Reconciliation.” The venue of

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2017 summer draft and demobilization
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-17 14:53:14

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2017 summer draft and demobilization.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Bako Sahakyan received American writer and publicist of Armenian descent Hovsep Nalbandyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-17 14:12:52

On 17 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received American writer and publicist of Armenian descent Hovsep Nalbandyan.   The meeting addressed a range of issues related to the Artsakh-Diaspora

“Bridges” in EAEU
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-17 13:03:43

  The Eurasian Economic Union is the largest Eurasian economic integration hub, which aspires to compete or be compared with such major integration projects as the European Union.  Despite the claims

U.S. Embassy brings U.S. and Armenian companies together to develop renewable energy
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-17 11:44:50

The future of energy is renewable. And it is a future that Armenia can take advantage of, for its pocketbook today and for future generations as well. That was

The Russian folk-group Lost Temple Brothers to perform two concerts in Dilijan
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-15 11:32:00

On Friday, 19 May and Saturday, 20 May, Lost Temple Brothers, one of the leading new wave folk bands from Russia, will perform two concerts in Dilijan. The group

Armenian American Medical Society 32nd Anniversary Gala Celebration
  • Social
  • 2017-05-13 06:02:30

  Armenian American Medical Society  32nd Anniversary Gala Celebration  May 13, 2017 at 7 PM  Globe Theatre, Universal City,

Lavrov's Statement Contradicts Interstate Treaties
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-10 17:10:24

    On May 5th interview with the Russian TV channel Mir 24  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that the military units of CSTO member states stand ready to act

Artsakh Republic President together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited the Kashen mining complex of the “Base Metals” CJSC
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-10 15:13:00

On 10 May Artsakh Republic President together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited the Kashen mining complex of the “Base Metals” CJSC. Heads of the two

Yerevan Brandy Company and Legendary ARARAT Armenian Brandies receive honorable awards at the Berlin International Spirits Competition
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-10 14:33:39

  ARARAT Ani  6 years aged brandy received a gold medal at the Berlin International Spirits Competition, while Yerevan Brandy Factory won a special international award “Distillery of the Year”

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Victory Holiday, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-09 16:00:30

On 9 May President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Victory Holiday, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation

Liberation struggle Artsakh became one of the greatest victories of our people. Bako Sahakyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-09 12:05:42

On 9 May President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Victory Holiday, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation

On May 8 in connection with the Victory Day, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the residence of the Artsakh Republic President, where the Head of th
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-08 18:12:11

On May 8 in connection with the Victory Day, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi a solemn ceremony of awarding

15 տաղանդավոր հայ նորաստեղծ թիմեր և ընկերություններ կկարողանան իրականացնել իրենց նորարարական լուծումները և ծրագրերը
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-05-08 14:42:47

15 innovative and talented Armenian Startup teams and companies will be able to realise their innovative solutions and projects   On May 5th the winners of the application process for

Foreign Financial Support to the National Assembly of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-05 19:46:40

Union of Informed Citizens continues shedding light on the series of foreign grants received by Armenia’s state authorities. Today we will touch upon the grants received by the National

Building a Strong Multi-sectoral Response to Gender-based Violence in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-05 12:42:05

  Yerevan, 5 May 2017. On May 3-4, advocacy meeting and capacity development workshop on the topic of “Strengthening Multi-sectoral Response to Gender-based Violence in Armenia” were held at “Tigran

ADB 50-YEAR HISTORY BOOK LAUNCHED
  • New Books
  • 2017-05-04 12:59:10

    YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (4 May 2017) — An ADB History Book, Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific: 50 Years of the Asian Development Bank, was released today

The OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of the Askeran region
  • Politics
  • 2017-05-04 12:49:41

On May 4, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

Armenia’s Ambassador to Eurovision 2017 Visited “Armath” Engineering Laboratory in Ashtarak
  • Press release
  • 2017-05-04 12:44:05

«How much time it is required to print all these?» - wonders the Armenian delegate for Eurovision 2017 Artsvik, when talking to the  students of “Armath” engineering laboratory of

THE WORLD'S LONGEST ZIP LINE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN YENOQAVAN COMMUNITY OF TAVUSH REGION OF RA
  • Social
  • 2017-05-03 17:19:58

  Today, on the 3rd of May, "Yell Extreme Park" project has held a press conference, the subject of which was the launch of crowdfunding campaign in the Indiegogo international

THE WORLD'S LONGEST ZIP LINE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN YENOQAVAN COMMUNITY OF TAVUSH REGION OF RA
  • Social
  • 2017-05-03 17:19:58

  Today, on the 3rd of May, "Yell Extreme Park" project has held a press conference, the subject of which was the launch of crowdfunding campaign in the Indiegogo international

OSCE will Conduct a Monitoring in the direction of the Askeran region
  • Politics
  • 2017-05-03 10:39:42

    On May 4, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line