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Armenians Think They are the Only Ones Who Lack Unity: That is not Correct. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-05-17 12:47:05

  Armenians often lament that they are a divided nation, believing mistakenly that other people are far more united. This perception mirrors families who argue behind closed doors, while assuming

Silicon Mountains 2025 Lori Technology Forum Held with Ucom’s Support
  • Social
  • 2025-05-16 15:51:06

  On May 15, the COAF SMART Center in Lori region became the epicenter of innovation and technology. The Silicon Mountains regional forum was held here this year, bringing discussions

Memorial service will be held at the Saint Sarkis Church in Yerevan in remembrance of the victims of the Genocide of the Greeks in Ottoman Turkey.
  • Press release
  • 2025-05-14 10:20:59

  We would like to inform you that on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 11:40 AM, a memorial service will be held at the Saint Sarkis Church in Yerevan in

Ucom Staff Joins Annual Tree-Planting Efforts in Partnership with SunChild NGO and FPWC
  • Social
  • 2025-05-13 13:10:47

  On May 12, Ucom’s team once again with joined forces of SunChild NGO and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) carried out its annual

Helpful Advice to Republic of Armenia After Hiring an American Lobbying Firm. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-05-13 11:04:26

  In a rare move, the Republic of Armenia recently hired an American lobbying firm to promote Armenia’s interests in the United States. Several years ago, the Armenian government hired another

Ucom and Hero House Yerevan Announce Collaboration
  • Social
  • 2025-05-08 19:35:56

  Ucom and Hero House Yerevan are announcing a collaboration aimed at strengthening Hero House’s digital infrastructure to foster the development of a community of founders, engineers, and researchers.   As a

80th Anniversary of VICTORY. Eternal Glory to the Heroes! Ordinary Heroes of the Great Victory
  • Social
  • 2025-05-08 15:40:06

  On the 80th anniversary of the Great VICTORY of our people in the Great Patriotic War, we want to tell you about the life and combat path of our

Silicon Mountains Visionaries Engage with Media Representatives
  • Social
  • 2025-05-05 17:50:53

    On May 5, the visionaries behind Silicon Mountains shared the history, successes, and achievements of the forum with media representatives in an informal setting over brunch. The brunch was organized

Pres. Trump is not Worthy of Pronouncing the Word Genocide. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-05-05 14:31:34

  Pres. Donald Trump’s message on April 24, 2025, in which he avoided referring to the Armenian Genocide as genocide, is a shameful reversal of decades of U.S. acknowledgements. Turkish

Ucom and Impact Hub Yerevan Launch Second Round of Fellowship Program to Empower Green Innovators
  • Social
  • 2025-05-02 13:49:01

  Following the outstanding success of its inaugural edition, Impact Hub Yerevan and Ucom are proud to announce the launch of the second Ucom Fellowship Incubation Program. This supportive initiative

Vatican: New split in "Turkic unity": escalation of Turkish-Azerbaijani relations
  • Politics
  • 2025-04-30 10:40:23

  A member of the Polish delegation at the international conference "Christianity in Azerbaijan: History and Modernity", held on April 10, 2025 at the Pontifical Gregorian University of the Holy

U.S. Judge Dismisses $500 Million Lawsuit By Azeri Lawyer Against ANCA & 29 Others. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-04-29 12:10:43

  The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) announced last week that on April 14, 2025, a U.S. District Court dismissed a $500 million lawsuit filed by Aynur Baghirzade, an

SPRING PR and PROFAL’s “You Are Precious” Campaign Won at the WCFA Davos Communications Awards
  • Press release
  • 2025-04-29 11:27:15

  This year, 57 applications from across the globe were submitted to the World Communications Forum Association’s (WCFA) Davos Communications Awards, held in Davos, Switzerland. The winning campaigns were selected

Ucom Participated in Yerevan’s Career City Fest, Sharing Its Values and Career Opportunities
  • Social
  • 2025-04-28 14:51:30

  Ucom participated in the Career City Fest held in Yerevan, showcasing its corporate culture, values, and career opportunities for young professionals and job seekers.   Career City Fest brought together over

ANCA Condemns President Trump’s Failure to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2025-04-25 13:40:58

  The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply condemns President Donald Trump’s shameful retreat from American recognition and remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, as reflected in his refusal, under

Drone Racing Event to Be Held in Yerevan with Ucom’s Support
  • Social
  • 2025-04-24 10:48:12

  On May 25, the third annual "Mini Whoop Drone Racing" FPV drone race will take place in Armenia. The event is organized by the ArmDrone Community with the support

U.S. Judge Dismisses $500 Million Lawsuit By Azeri Lawyer Against ANCA & 29 Others
  • A comment
  • 2025-04-22 10:21:15

    By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) announced last week that on April 14, 2025, a U.S. District Court dismissed a $500 million lawsuit filed by Aynur

Discipleship with Data - Historically Unprecedented $10+ Million Pilot Launches to Elevate Christian Education in Armenian Churches
  • Social
  • 2025-04-17 11:28:56

  A new chapter in Christian education is unfolding — and it starts with strategy. On April 11, 2025, Khachkar Studios announced a US$10+ million pilot program that integrates modern

Open letter to the Minister of Internal Affairs MS. ARPINE SARGSYAN․ Who gave your employees the right to engage in unconstitutional activities?
  • Announcements
  • 2025-04-17 11:14:45

TO THE MINISTER OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA, MS. ARPINE SARGSYAN   COPIES TO: The leadership of the institutions listed below in the Republic of Armenia, with a request

Ucom Introduces UPlay, Launching a New Era of Entertainment
  • Social
  • 2025-04-16 14:24:56

  Continuing its digital transformation journey, Ucom proudly announces the launch of UPlay, an innovative TV and media platform set to redefine entertainment in Armenia.   Developed in collaboration with MediaKind, a

Results of the First Quarter of 2025: Demand for Import Cargo Transportation Grows in Armenia, While Exports Stagnate․ International ATI.SU Freight Exchange
  • Economy
  • 2025-04-15 12:00:33

    In the first quarter of 2025, demand for road freight transportation to Armenia from other countries increased. Meanwhile, interest in export shipments continues to decline. This data is provided

Heated Debate in Armenia: Which Leader is More Anti-Genocide?
  • A comment
  • 2025-04-15 10:17:59

  By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com As if we didn’t already have enough disputes among Armenians, a new argument surfaced last week between Arman Babajanyan, head of a minor pro-Western political party that

Overwhelming Majority of Turks View Foreign Countries as Enemies. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-04-09 14:26:11

  Given Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s frequent and inflammatory attacks on the United States, Europe and Israel, it is not surprising that the overwhelming majority of Turks consider these

Pashinyan Gives Another Misleading Interview: Can’t Keep his Mouth Shut. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-04-04 13:37:41

  Every time Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan gives an interview, he puts his foot in his mouth. One of his close advisors should suggest that he simply remain quiet.   I don’t

With Ucom’s Support “DemArDem: Dialogue of Generations” Regional Forum Concludes in Tashir
  • Social
  • 2025-04-01 13:36:40

  With the support and active participation of Ucom, the regional forum “DemArDem: Dialogue of Generations” concluded in the city of Tashir. The event was initiated by the “Children of

New Offer for Residents of 28 Cities with 5G Network Joining Ucom
  • Social
  • 2025-03-28 15:17:02

  Throughout 2024, Ucom has carried out unprecedented network modernization efforts, resulting in the modern 5G network launch in 28 regional cities of Armenia, at the Bagratashen border checkpoint, and

Ucom Joins the Regional Forum “DemArDem: Dialogue of Generations”
  • Social
  • 2025-03-26 15:20:48

  Ucom, as an active supporter of educational programs in innovation and technology, announces its participation in the regional forum “DemArDem: Dialogue of Generations”.   The event, organized by the "Children of

Prime Minister Pashinyan’s Objectionable Statements to Turkish Journalists
  • A comment
  • 2025-03-26 11:52:08

    By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com I learned this week that the government of Armenia had spent 7.5 million drams (approx. $19,000) for the travel, lodging and meals of 10 Turkish journalists invited

The Greek community of Armenia, «Patrida», wholeheartedly congratulates you on the great celebration of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos and Greek Independence Day
  • Social
  • 2025-03-26 11:23:24

"I swear in the name of the Holy, Consubstantial, and Indivisible Trinity to uphold the Constitution and laws, ensure their conscientious observance, defend national independence and territorial integrity, protect

Ucom Celebrates International Client's Day, Strengthening Ties with Subscribers
  • Social
  • 2025-03-19 15:58:45

  On March 19, Ucom celebrates International Client's Day a special opportunity to reinforce its bond with subscribers. However, the company didn’t stop at mere congratulatory words and cards.   Throughout the

Ucom’s Fixed Network Now Available in Yeghvard
  • Social
  • 2025-03-19 13:12:52

  Ucom announces the successful launch of its high-speed fixed network in Yeghvard, a city in Kotayk Marz.     This marks a significant step in the company’s fixed network expansion program. Residents

Statement by Prime Minister’s Office, Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2025-03-18 11:58:55

  From 16 to 18 March this year, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan spread six reports about alleged ceasefire violations by the Armed Forces of the

Pashinyan Shouldn’t Have Invited Turkish Journalists to Yerevan for an Interview
  • Politics
  • 2025-03-18 11:38:59

    By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made yet another mistake last week by inviting 10 journalists from Turkey to Yerevan and speaking to them for one and a half

The hunger strike was not just a protest, but an attempt to draw attention to the injustice of the trial: Ruben Vardanyan suspended his hunger strike
  • Press release
  • 2025-03-13 16:23:38

During a phone call relayed through his family, Ruben Vardanyan sent two audio messages from a Baku prison: he requested that one be published today and the other on

Ucom Fellowship Incubation Program Concludes with Inspiring Closing Ceremony and Awards Event
  • Social
  • 2025-03-12 14:50:12

  Ucom and Impact Hub Yerevan are proud to announce the successful conclusion of the Ucom Fellowship Incubation Program, a transformative initiative designed to empower Armenia’s next generation of green

By Questioning the Genocide, Pashinyan Encourages Turkish and Azeri Denialists
  • A comment
  • 2025-03-12 10:55:32

    By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com There has been much debate recently among Armenians about Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s controversial statements regarding the Armenian Genocide. Pashinyan’s supporters argue that he has not denied the

Foreign Minister's Commendation Honoring Mr. Serob Gabrielyan, Head of the Rescue Service of Lori Region, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2025-03-11 14:08:17

  Mr. Serob Gabrielyan, Head of the Rescue Service of Lori Region, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, was awarded in recognition of promotion of mutual understanding

Ucom Launches a New Major Network Upgrade Project
  • Social
  • 2025-03-07 13:40:01

  Ucom announces the launch of another major network modernization project, now extending to Yerevan alongside the regions.     In 2025, the company plans a large-scale upgrade of base stations to provide

Voting Against the New Constitution Is the Best Way to Get Rid of Pashinyan. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-03-06 11:40:58

    Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced last week that he has ordered the preparation of a new constitution which will need the approval of the citizens of Armenia in a

Ucom's General Director Spoke about Personal Growth at the Armenian Businessman 2025 Event
  • Press release
  • 2025-03-05 16:25:22

    Ucom's General Director, Ralph Yirikian, spoke at the Armenian Businessman 2025 event, organized by the First Armenian Business School in celebration of Businessman’s Day.   During his speech, Ralph Yirikian discussed

Ucom Presents a New Exclusive Offer for the Spring Holidays
  • Social
  • 2025-03-04 12:05:57

  As spring approaches, many people begin searching for the perfect gift for their loved ones. To make the choice easier, Ucom is once again here to help with its

Ucom’s General Director Shares his Experience with Cybersecurity Training Course Participants
  • Social
  • 2025-03-03 11:49:50

  Ucom’s General Director, Ralph Yirikian talked on importance of cybersecurity as part of a specialized training program organized by Armenia Peace Initiative (API) in partnership with the French University

Day of remembrance for victims of massacres organized in Azerbaijan SSR and protection of rights of Armenian refugees
  • Press release
  • 2025-02-28 11:41:05

  On February 27-29, 1988, events took place in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait that will forever be remembered as a crime against humanity.   A crime that has a precise legal

Ucom Fellowship Program Participants Visit Ucom Headquarters for Leadership Insights
  • Social
  • 2025-02-11 11:27:28

  Participants of the Ucom Fellowship Program recently visited Ucom’s headquarters, where they engaged in an inspiring exchange with Ucom’s, General Director, Ralph Yirikian.   During the visit, Mr. Yirikian led an

Pashinyan Rejects Committing The Crime of Armenian Genocide Denial. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-02-10 15:04:27

  Ever since Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's disgraceful attempt to raise unnecessary questions about the facts of the Armenian Genocide to a group of Swiss-Armenians in Zurich last month, he

Pashinyan Again Makes Anti-Armenia And Anti-Diaspora Statements. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2025-02-04 14:21:01

  The biggest tragedy of Armenians worldwide is that Armenia is ruled by a Prime Minister who is not only incompetent, but also anti-Armenian.   During his interview with Armenia’s Public TV

Reaction to the statements made by the Prime Minister of Armenia in Zurich on 24 January 2025
  • Politics
  • 2025-01-30 11:53:56

The Council of Swiss Armenian and Armenophile Associations (CAAS) expresses its deep concern about the statements made by the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, during his recent meeting

Civil societies in EaP countries are continuing to struggle
  • Press release
  • 2025-01-29 11:05:44

  Dear CORLEAP members and guests of the 13th CORLEAP Annual Meeting! Thank you for inviting me to be present in the meeting.   Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum is ready for

Pashinyan Again Makes Anti-Armenia And Anti-Diaspora Statements
  • A comment
  • 2025-01-27 13:45:29

    By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com The biggest tragedy of Armenians worldwide is that Armenia is ruled by a Prime Minister who is not only incompetent, but also anti-Armenian. During his interview with Armenia’s

Ցեղասպանութիւնը Ժխտող Թուրքիոյ Լոպիիստը Պէտք Է Իր Վաստակած Գումարը Նուիրաբերէ Հայերուն. Յարութ Սասունեան
  • Politics
  • 2025-01-25 11:15:13

  Former Cong. Bob Livingston published a commentary in the Wall Street Journal last week asking outgoing U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to apologize for investigating the Livingston Group, a