News from Armenia and Diaspora, information-analytic center, Armenian News portal Noyan Tapan


Ambassador Mnatsakanyan participated at UNSC Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict”
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-20 13:48:34

On 19 January Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations, Ambassador Zohrab Mnatsakanyan today delivered a statement at the Security Council Open Debate on “Protection

16th session of Armenia-EU Cooperation Council held in Brussels
  • Politics
  • 2016-01-19 15:00:29

On January 16, the Armenian delegation headed by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia participated in the 16th session of Armenia-European Union Cooperation Council held in Brussels.   The

Iran’s Place and Role in Contemporary International Relations and Perspectives for Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-18 18:02:17

Iran-West relations entered a new phase after signing of the historical accord between Islamic Republic and the six leading world powers 14 July 2015 in Vienna. Tehran gradually came

VivaCell-MTS presents the upgraded mobile version of the “Internet Assistant” self-care portal
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-01-18 15:23:40

VivaCell-MTS introduces the upgraded mobile version of the “Internet Assistant” self-care portal, which allows enjoying a wider range of options for managing one’s mobile services: finding necessary information about

Harut Sassounian. The White House Should Answer 10 Key Questions on Artsakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-16 21:18:34

  For many years, the Armenian-American community has been dissatisfied with United States policy on Artsakh (Nagorno Karabagh).   Under the guise of neutrality, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair James Warlick and his

U.S. National Security Council Senior Director for Europe Meets President Sargsyan and other senior Armenian officials
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-15 16:42:00

Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for Europe Dr. Charles Kupchan visited Armenia January 14. During his visit, he met with President Serzh Sargsyan,

Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-15 16:38:39

On 15 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan.  A number of issues related to army building and cooperation between the

EBRD investments hit record high level in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2016-01-15 16:19:29

The EBRD financed a record volume of projects in Armenia in 2015, providing strong support to the country’s economy in a challenging economic environment that was affected by the

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Defense Army's Military Council dedicated to summing up the results of 2015 and the 2016 action plan
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-15 16:02:44

On 15 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Defense Army's Military Council dedicated to summing up the results of 2015 and the 2016

Edward Nalbandian received Charles Kupchan, Special Assistant to the U.S. President and Senior Director for Europe at the National Security Council
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-14 19:48:04

On January 14, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister received Charles Kupchan, Special Assistant to the U.S. President and National Security Council Senior Director for Europe.   Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian mentioned

The New Year in a New Home. In Yervandashat Two Families Celebrated Houswarming
  • Сharity
  • 2016-01-14 18:04:15

40 families of different regions of Armenia started the New Year with joy and new hopes in their new or renovated homes.   At the end of 2015 the construction of

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-01-14 13:57:48

On January 14, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Harut Sassounian.The White House Should Answer 10 Key Questions on Artsakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-14 12:15:36

For many years, the Armenian-American community has been dissatisfied with United States policy on Artsakh (Nagorno Karabagh).   Under the guise of neutrality, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair James Warlick and his

Harut Sassounian. The White House Should Answer 10 Key Questions on Artsakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-13 13:50:27

For many years, the Armenian-American community has been dissatisfied with United States policy on Artsakh (Nagorno Karabagh). Under the guise of neutrality, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair James Warlick and his

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-01-13 13:42:26

On January 14, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

ON THE DEVELOPMENTS OF YOUTH MOVEMENTS IN ARMENIA
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-12 18:24:59

  Samvel Manukyan  PhD in social sciences, Research Analyst at the Institute for Political and Sociological Consulting (IPSC) The “No to Robbery!” Public Movement In May 2015 the public movement “No to Robbery!”

THE CHALLENGES OF SMALL STATES OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS IN THE POST-COLD-WAR PERIOD
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-12 12:56:09

Arman Navasardian  Chairman, Department of World Politics and International Relations, Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary   For millennia the Caucasus was a place where active trade and cultural ties

Press release
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-01-11 16:45:40

Armenia's leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS announces the number of SMS messages and calls on its network on December 31, 2015 and January 1, 2016    VivaCell-MTS’ network handled 3,510,801 SMS messages

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously private of NKR Defense Army's N division Aramayis Voskanyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for bravery shown during
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-11 12:20:52

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously private of NKR Defense Army's N division Aramayis Voskanyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for bravery shown during

ALEPPO’S GULBENKIAN HOSPITAL REEMERGES FROM RUINS OF WAR
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-08 16:48:01

Posted on January. 4. 2016 NEW YORK – With over 80 years of service dedicated to the Armenian nation, the Verjine Gulbenkian Maternity Hospital has been a blessing to Syrian

MILITARY TO MILITARY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-08 16:46:59

Seymour M. Hersh on US intelligence sharing in the Syrian war Barack Obama’s repeated insistence that Bashar al-Assad must leave office – and that there are ‘moderate’ rebel groups in

Harut Sassounian.Azerbaijan’s Parliament Introduces Outrageous Anti-American Resolution
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-08 11:33:44

Given the joyful spirit of the holiday season, I wanted to dedicate my article to a cheerful subject. However, when I saw the text of the bizarre Resolution submitted

President Bako Sahakyan signed the Nagorno Karabagh Republic laws
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-30 13:41:38

President Bako Sahakyan signed the Nagorno Karabagh Republic laws “On making changes and an amendment to the NKR Law “On Payments of Individuals Occupying State Posts”, “On making changes

Harut Sassounian.Azerbaijan’s Parliament Introduces Outrageous Anti-American Resolution
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-29 12:55:28

Given the joyful spirit of the holiday season, I wanted to dedicate my article to a cheerful subject. However, when I saw the text of the bizarre Resolution submitted

Bako Sahakyan signed a law “On the 2016 State Budget of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic”.
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-29 12:30:52

On 29 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a law “On the 2016 State Budget of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic”.   Central Information Department  of the Office of the ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

The water supply improvement project has been completed in borderland village of Berkaber
  • Сharity
  • 2015-12-28 15:25:43

    Owing to the cooperation between VivaCell-MTS, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) the water supply has

Harut Sassounian.Pres. Obama Should Dismiss Amb. Baer For Favoring ISIS Ally Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-28 14:07:47

Even the most uninformed person on earth is aware by now that Turkey is a major accomplice of ISIS. There have been countless news reports in the global media

New home as a New Year gift. 40 families' realized dream
  • Сharity
  • 2015-12-26 12:20:58

This New Year will have different shades of colours for 40 families owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia. The lives of 219 people

Harut Sassounian. Pres. Obama Should Dismiss Amb. Baer For Favoring ISIS Ally Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-25 18:07:28

Even the most uninformed person on earth is aware by now that Turkey is a major accomplice of ISIS. There have been countless news reports in the global media

“MTS Connect LTE” larger packages of high-speed Internet
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-24 11:45:36

Now both current and new subscribers of VivaCell-MTS’ “MTS Connect LTE” “Internet Small” and “Internet Medium” tariff plans receive a larger monthly package of high-speed Internet.   “Internet Small” “Internet Medium” High-speed

A solar heating system has been supplemented in Berdavan community kindergarten, Tavush region
  • Social
  • 2015-12-24 11:25:14

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS summed up the outcomes of a joint project implemented in Berdavan community of Tavush

President Bako Sahakyan visited the construction site of the conciliar Church of the Intercession in capital Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-23 17:50:24

On 23 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the construction site of the conciliar Church of the Intercession in capital Stepanakert and got acquainted with work carried out

President Bako Sahakyan received Republic of Armenia minister of finance Gagik Khachatryan
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-23 17:09:38

On 23 December President Bako Sahakyan received Republic of Armenia minister of finance Gagik Khachatryan. The meeting addressed a range of issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian

President Bako Sahakyan received the Armenian Central Bank chairman Arthur Javadyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-23 16:20:52

On 23 December President Bako Sahakyan received the Armenian Central Bank chairman Arthur Javadyan.  Different issues related to cooperation between the two Armenian states in the banking sphere were discussed

Russian-Arabic Misinformation in Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-22 19:06:58

Recently different media publications claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on replenishing the 102nd Russian Military Base in Armenia with 7000 troops and heavy military

Harut Sassounian.Pres. Obama Should Dismiss Amb. Baer For Favoring ISIS Ally Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-22 14:07:14

Even the most uninformed person on earth is aware by now that Turkey is a major accomplice of ISIS. There have been countless news reports in the global media

When the winter is not a trouble anymore. Another happy family housewarming
  • Сharity
  • 2015-12-22 12:55:03

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia President Ashot Yeghiazaryan visited Ujan village of Aragatsotn region where the Avetisyans have completed the construction of their

“STARTPHONE”: special offer for a number of Alcatel smartphones
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-12-21 17:15:33

    Now when choosing Alcatel One Touch Pop 2 (5), Alcatel One Touch Pop 2 (4.5 LTE), Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 S, Alcatel Pop C5 or Alcatel One Touch

Mosfilm Non Stop and Hollywood Non Stop: melodies from popular movies were presented
  • Culture
  • 2015-12-21 14:28:23

  On 19th of December Mosfilm Non Stop program premiered. The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia presented to the audience soundtracks of popular movies produced by "Mosfilm". The concert hall

Edward Nalbandian chaired CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-21 13:56:23

On December 21, Foreign Minister of Armenia, Chairman of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Council of Foreign Ministers, chaired the Foreign Ministers’ meeting of the Organization.   The ministers reflected

The Hour of Code event united more 200 participants
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-12-21 11:31:19

    On the initiative of Ayb School and MIC Armenia (Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia) and with the partnership of VivaCell-MTS, Menu.am, Ayb High School hosted the Hour of Code event

Presentation of the 'Homecoming' film took place in Stepanakert
  • Social
  • 2015-12-19 18:53:03

  In support of the Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs of NKR, in connection with the 10th anniversary of the Khnus Cultural Foundation and the 11th anniversary of the

VivaCell-MTS new service center opened at Dalma Garden Mall
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-18 16:31:48

    A new VivaCell-MTS service center was opened today at Dalma Garden Mall. The service will work seven days a week from 10:00 am till 10:00 pm.   The newly-opened service center

Նոր նշանակում
  • Social
  • 2015-12-18 16:22:45

Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ. Գարեգին Բ Ծայրագոյն Պատրիարք եւ Ամենայն Հայոց Կաթողիկոսի հայրապետական տնօրինութեամբ Մայր Աթոռ Ս. Էջմիածնի միաբան Հոգեշնորհ Տ. Վռամ աբեղայ Ղազարեանը, ազատուելով Գուգարաց թեմում ստանձնած պարտականութիւններից, ծառայութեան է կոչուել

Harut Sassounian.Azerbaijan’s Guns Must be Silenced: Can’t Negotiate under Fire
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-18 14:53:41

For over two decades, the international community, led by OSCE Minsk Group mediators representing the United States, France and Russia, has been trying to negotiate a peaceful resolution to

“SIP Trunk” – a new tariff plan for companies with high usage of voice services
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-12-18 13:30:34

  VivaCell-MTS introduces “SIP Trunk” tariff plan designed for organizations, which heavily rely on voice services for their business purposes and need consistent and quality communication with controllable expenses. The service

On December 9, in London, at St Cuthbert’s Church, the annual “Christmas Carol Concert” was organised by Baroness Caroline Cox in support of Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust
  • Culture
  • 2015-12-17 15:56:44

  On December 9, in London, at St Cuthbert’s Church, the annual “Christmas Carol Concert” was organised by Baroness Caroline Cox in support of Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART). The

Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-17 13:03:35

On 17 November President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding.  According to the decrees philanthropist, honorary member of the “Pyunik” All-Armenian Human Resources Development Fund Gabriel Jembergyan and Doctor of

FAR's children call everyone to join them and to spread peace in the world
  • Сharity
  • 2015-12-16 19:18:11

On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, FAR’s Children’s Support Center’s “Circle of Friends” and representatives from embassies in Armenia participated in the Center’s event “Children Promote World Peace”.  Circle of Friends’

Lor community ofSyunik region has been provided with 24-hourwater supply
  • Social
  • 2015-12-16 11:32:36

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and VivaCell-MTS have summed up the results of a joint program implemented in order to improve water supply network

Safety Questions After Azerbaijan Oil Rig Blaze
  • Social
  • 2015-12-16 09:42:33

By IWPR Caucasus A fire at a Caspian Sea oil rig that claimed at least seven lives has prompted questions about accountability as well as safety standards in  Azerbaijan.  Of the crew of

Key concepts in interpreting proposals for formulating nation's five-year plan
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-15 18:03:15

    The Communist Party of China (CPC) recently issued the full text of proposal for China's development over the next five years.   The next five-year period is described as decisive for

Outline on the spirit of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-15 18:00:36

The Fifth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee convened in Beijing from Oct 26 to 29.   The meeting carried out an in-depth and overall study of a series

MTS Smart Start smartphone for a special price of AMD 19,900 + 7500 MB + 5000 on-net minutes
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-12-15 15:20:01

From December 15 till January 15, 2016 you can buy MTS Smart Start smartphone from VivaCell-MTS service centers for AMD 19,900 only and you will get a package of

Harut Sassounian.Azerbaijan’s Guns Must be Silenced: Can’t Negotiate under Fire
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-15 15:19:45

For over two decades, the international community, led by OSCE Minsk Group mediators representing the United States, France and Russia, has been trying to negotiate a peaceful resolution to

Nagorny Karabakh: ICRC submits updated list of missing persons
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-15 15:11:44

More than 20 years after the ceasefire agreement, families still do not know what happened to relatives who went missing during the Nagorny Karabakh conflict. As part of efforts

ROSATOM and National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia (BATAN) held a workshop on modern nuclear technologies
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-12-15 10:55:53

    On December 14 the Russian State Corporation ROSATOM and the National Nuclear Energy Agency of Indonesia (BATAN) held in Jakarta a workshop “Modern Technologies & Solutions Of The Russian

VivaCell-MTS is the number one/biggest investor in Armenia’s mobile telecommunications sector
  • Economy
  • 2015-12-14 18:15:37

    Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator VivaCell-MTS is the biggest investor in Armenia’s mobile telecommunications sector. The ranking is based on figures published by the companies in the mobile sector as

U.S. Embassy Statement on Constitutional Referendum
  • Human Rights
  • 2015-12-14 12:05:51

The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the recount proceedings of the constitutional referendum held on December 6.  We have previously noted our serious concern about credible allegations of irregularities

Harut Sassounian.Five Billion People Worldwide Recognize the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-14 12:01:52

Last month, I reported in this column the results of the Zogby Analytics survey, which found that 35% of the American public was aware of the Armenian Genocide. I

Vardan Vardanyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service in Battle" medal for bravery shown during the defense of the NKR state border
  • Social
  • 2015-12-11 18:31:44

On 11 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army's N division Vardan Vardanyan was posthumously awarded with the

NKR Foreign Minister's Working Visit to the USA concluded
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-11 15:27:49

On December 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met with U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff. During the meeting, issues related to the process of

Novosti-Armenia information agency is 10 years old
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-11 14:05:19

"I would like to thank all of our readers, colleagues and partners for their support, without which we would not have been able  to become one of the major

U.S. Police Experts on Domestic Violence Visit Armenian Counterparts
  • Human Rights
  • 2015-12-11 13:48:04

On December 11, 2015, U.S. and Armenian law enforcement officers were joined by other government officials and NGO representatives at a day-long working group to discuss ways to end

‘Hackathon [YAN] Childhood 2015’ contest to emphasize the topic of social inclusion
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-10 18:33:31

Special category has been added to the traditional categories of ‘Hackathon [YAN] Childhood 2015’ contest. The main supporters of the contest - Enterprise Incubator Foundation and World Bank have

U N I T E D N A T I O N S THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-10 13:47:26

Amid large-scale atrocities and widespread abuses across the world, Human Rights Day should rally more concerted global action to promote the timeless principles that we have collectively pledged to

Local EU statement on the constitutional referendum in Armenia on 6 December
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-10 13:42:17

The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Members States Heads of Mission in Armenia.   The EU has been following the constitutional reform process launched

EBRD to provide equity finance forInecobankto support acquisition of ProCredit Bank Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2015-12-10 13:30:42

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is making an equity investment of AMD 9.8 billion (equivalent to US$ 20.3 million) for up to 22.7 per centof shares

Declaration by High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union on Human Rights Day 10 December 2015
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-10 13:00:38

This year, Human Rights Day launches a one-year celebration by the United Nations of the 50th anniversary of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and of

ADB, IDeA, GYUMRI PROJECT HOPE CO-ORGANIZE GYUMRI DEVELOPMENT FORUM
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-09 18:28:55

  GYUMRI, ARMENIA (9 December, 2015) — The Asian Development Bank’s Armenia Resident Mission, in conjunction with the IDeA Foundation andGyumri Project Hope Foundation organized a forum on the current

100 LIVES Joins the UN in Remembering Victims of Genocide
  • World News
  • 2015-12-09 18:12:27

December 9 marks a new annual day of commemoration to remember victims of genocide and remind all nations of their responsibility to prevent and protect    A group of organisations aimed

Meetings of the NKR Foreign Minister in Washington
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-09 17:34:09

On December 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to the USA, had meetings with the representatives of

Harut Sassounian.Five Billion People Worldwide Recognize the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-09 11:11:38

  Last month, I reported in this column the results of the Zogby Analytics survey, which found that 35% of the American public was aware of the Armenian Genocide. I

THE MADNESS OF KING ERDOGAN
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-08 16:59:28

  Author: Gordon Duff   America and Israel, in playing up to Erdogan, perhaps even underestimating his grasp but more likely overlooking his long history of mental instability, have turned Turkey into a

U.S. Embassy Statement on Constitutional Referendum
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-08 16:41:18

We commend the Armenian people and the government on the peaceful conduct of the constitutional referendum on Sunday, December 6, which took place after an open debate. The change

VivaCell-MTS – contributing to public good through volunteering
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-08 16:10:44

    December 5 - the International Volunteer Day, as set by the United Nations, is aimed to direct peoples’ attention to this very important concept and inspire the humanity to

Harut Sassounian.Five Billion People Worldwide Recognize the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-08 13:13:26

Last month, I reported in this column the results of the Zogby Analytics survey, which found that 35% of the American public was aware of the Armenian Genocide. I

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding actor
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-08 12:52:27

On 8 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding actor, People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia Hrant Tokhatyan and Armenia TV “The Hour” news program director and

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia at the official launch of the negotiations on a new Armenia-EU Agreement
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-08 11:18:34

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia at the official launch of the negotiations on a new Armenia-EU Agreement     Dear Federica, Dear Colleagues,   I am glad to be here

Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex and laid a wreath to the monument of innocent victims of the natural disaste
  • Social
  • 2015-12-07 12:25:30

On 7 December in connection with the 27th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial

Members of the “Welcome to Armenia” Diplomatic Association visited UWC Dilijan International College
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-04 19:44:56

On December 2, Members of the “Welcome to Armenia” Diplomatic Association of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia headed by Natalia Nalbandian, the President of the Association, visited UWC Dilijan

‘European Union & Armenia: Relations and the Way Ahead’ Conference Held in European Parliament
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-04 18:09:13

A conference on the institutional relations between the European Union and Armenia took place in the European parliament. The event was jointly organized by MEP Michèle Rivasi and European

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-04 17:07:30

On 4 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which private of the NKR Defense Army's N division Erik Grigoryan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service

The Azerbaijani-Karabakh Conflict Settlement Discussed in the Australian Parliament
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-04 12:53:27

On December 1 and 2, on the initiative of the NKR Permanent Representation to Australia and the ARF Armenian National Committee of Australia, meetings and discussions were held in

Bako Sahakyan visited the ministry of finance and met with its senior staff.
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-04 10:44:11

On 3 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the ministry of finance and met with its senior staff. A range of issues related to the tax sphere of the

Thanks to VivaCell-MTS children with disabilities will benefit from hippotherapy program for free of charge
  • Сharity
  • 2015-12-03 17:48:32

On December 3rd, The International Day of People with Disabilities The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS hosted children with

CSTO Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held in Belgrade under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister of Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-03 16:56:25

On December 3, the Foreign Ministers’ meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states was held in Belgrade under the chairmanship of Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of

Foreign Minister of Armenia met the Secretary of State for European Affairs of France
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-03 16:50:06

On December 3, Edward Nalbandian, participating in the activities of the OSCE Ministerial Council In Belgrade, had a meeting with Harlem Désir, Secretary of State for European Affairs of

European Friends of Armenia Participates in Hearing about Nagorno-Karabakh in Dutch Parliament
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-03 14:58:30

European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA, www.EuFoA.org) was part of a delegation which participated in a Dutch parliament hearing about Nagorno-Karabakh and the recent increase of violence along the Armenia-Azerbaijan

Sona Hovhannisyan: "Both in “Patarag” of Komitas and in compositions of Khachaturian one feels the same monumental and massive thinking"
  • Culture
  • 2015-12-03 14:44:07

The last chamber concert in the framework of the 3rd Khachaturian International Festival took place on December 2 at the Komitas Museum-Concert Hall. During this concert evening the performance

Activation of VivaCell-MTS’ “BIT Unlimited” service for friends and close ones
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-12-02 17:13:35

Now the “BIT Unlimited” service can be activated also for friends and close ones who are also VivaCell-MTS subscribers, giving them the opportunity to enjoy benefits of unlimited Internet,

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan Shot Himself in the Foot By Shooting Down the Russian Jet
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-02 17:13:02

Leaders around the world have been pandering to Recep Tayyip Erdogan for years, trying to win him over to their side. They flattered the Turkish President so much that

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-02 16:55:53

On December 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Parliament of Aragon Adopts Resolution on the Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-02 14:15:50

As a result of several study visits organised by European Friends of Armenia NGO (EuFoA, www.EuFoA.org) to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh with different legislators, the Parliament of Aragon has

Unlimited SMS for all subscribers of VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-12-02 11:23:27

Now the subscribers to the VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan can send unlimited number* of on-net SMS within the monthly package provided by the tariff plan.   * Up to 1000 SMS

Statement by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at the Resolute Support Mission Ministerial Meeting
  • Press release
  • 2015-12-02 11:18:04

Mr. Secretary General, Distinguished Colleagues,   In almost a year since the launch of the Resolute Support Mission the situation still remains fragile, challenges persist and capability gaps remain to be filled.

The outcomes of the construction year: housewarming in Kakavadzor village
  • Сharity
  • 2015-12-01 18:53:44

This year, owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia 40 families have already finished the construction of their half-built houses or renovated their

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2015-12-01 16:09:31

On December 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan Shot Himself in the Foot By Shooting Down the Russian Jet
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-12-01 15:26:08

Leaders around the world have been pandering to Recep Tayyip Erdogan for years, trying to win him over to their side. They flattered the Turkish President so much that

Vag Papian : "Khachaturian Festival is an expected event, full of bright shades and interesting programs".
  • Culture
  • 2015-11-30 17:02:15

  The concert of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia held on 28th of November within the framework of Khachaturian Festival and led by renowned conductor Vag Papian, was exceptional

“New Generation” seminars of “Kaspersky Laboratory” are held in four universities of Yerevan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-11-30 12:10:30

  “Kaspersky Laboratory”, November 30, Yerevan. With a seminar, held in European Regional Academy (ERA), series of “New Generation” seminars of leading company in international computer security “Kaspersky Laboratory” have

On 30 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Police Officer Day.
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-30 10:41:17

On 30 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Police Officer Day.   The address runs as follows: “Dear Police officers and veterans, On behalf of

Harut Sassounian.Columbia University Researchers Confirm Turkey’s Links to ISIS
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-27 17:12:07

A team of Columbia University researchers from the United States, Europe, and Turkey confirmed last week that the Turkish government has provided to ISIS: military cooperation, weapons, logistical support,

Sergey Smbatyan will direct "Moscow Virtuosi" Orchestra concluding VIVACELLO Festival
  • World News
  • 2015-11-26 17:13:34

On November 26 the artistic director and principal conductor of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia Sergey Smbatyan will lead world renowned "Moscow Virtuosi" Chamber Orchestra at Tchaikovsky Concert

Armenia joins the Global Campaign on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-25 18:35:13

  Yerevan, Armenia, 25 November 2015. – The Armenian Government, the US and British Embassies, Delegation of the European Union to Armenia, OSCE Office in Yerevan, Council of Europe Office

Joint Statement for the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women
  • Social
  • 2015-11-25 18:32:12

On the occasion of the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women, the international community commends members of Armenian civil society, concerned Armenian government officials, and others across

Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian summed up the projects realized in 2015
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-25 18:10:38

The Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian held a press conference at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia on the jointly

Ukrainian International Airlines will double the frequency of flights
  • Economy
  • 2015-11-25 17:36:52

“Ukrainian International Airlines” (МАУ) is going to double the flights to Yerevan in summer of 2016. Now the airline operates one flight per day. Staring from July 15 “Ukrainian

Harut Sassounian. Columbia University Researchers Confirm Turkey’s Links to ISIS
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-25 15:06:16

A team of Columbia University researchers from the United States, Europe, and Turkey confirmed last week that the Turkish government has provided to ISIS: military cooperation, weapons, logistical support,

IFC Markets will introduce an innovative financial instrument in London
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-24 14:58:51

On 26-27 November 2015 the annual European Investment Conference of the CFA Institute (Chartered Financial Analyst) will take place, where IFC Markets will introduce the innovative financial instrument GeWorko.    The

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-24 14:00:56

On 24 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring the honorary title of Honored Culture Worker of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic.  According to the decree in connection with

Alexandra Soumm, Alexander Romanovsky and the Youth Orchestra performed in memory of Sviatoslav Richter
  • Culture
  • 2015-11-23 16:44:05

On November 21 the concert of Khachaturian International Festival was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the renowned Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter. During the evening the State Youth Orchestra

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-11-23 16:33:01

On 23 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for services rendered to the Nagorno Karabagh Republic in the development of scientific-educational system and in connection

Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies established in Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-11-23 16:09:55

Upon the initiative of a number of ICT companies, Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies has been established in Armenia with the aim of presenting and defending

Harut Sassounian.Only 35% of Americans Are Aware There was an Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-23 11:48:53

For the first time, a prestigious nationwide survey, conducted on November 9 by Zogby Analytics, reveals the extent of the American public’s knowledge and opinion on the Armenian Genocide

Khndzorut community of Vayots Dzor region has been provided with street lighting
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-11-21 12:25:56

Within the frames of “Alternative Energy” joint project, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS continue to summarize the results achieved for 2015.

Comment by NKR MFA Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to “Tert.am” agency
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2015-11-20 13:16:26

Question: On November 23, a meeting of the PACE Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development will take place, where the process of preparation of the report on

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-19 13:59:39

On November 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

LED lightening system and tree-planting of unique environmental importance in Urtsadzor
  • Сharity
  • 2015-11-18 18:10:29

    Continuing the cooperation for the benefit of community development and environmental protection, Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), its General Partner VivaCell-MTS, as well as

Bako Sahakyan signed a law
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-18 17:14:08

On 18 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a law “On making changes and amendments to the law “On General Education”, as well as laws “On physical Culture and Sports”

Press Release of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-18 16:18:11

      On November 18, 2015, at 13.30, the Azerbaijani side extradited contractual soldier of the NKR Defense Army Andranik Grigorian to the Karabakh side. On March 22, 2015, the soldier passed

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-18 16:06:16

On 18 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which the following composition of the Central Electoral Commission of the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic was established: Eghishe Arzoumanyan, representative of

Harut Sassounian. Only 35% of Americans Are Aware There was an Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-18 15:43:57

For the first time, a prestigious nationwide survey, conducted on November 9 by Zogby Analytics, reveals the extent of the American public’s knowledge and opinion on the Armenian Genocide

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-18 15:40:30

On November 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

The Secretary General Message on the International Day of Tolerance
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-17 20:10:32

The call “to practice tolerance” was written into the identity of the United Nations 70 years ago.  Today, in a world buffeted by turbulence and change, the Charter’s summons

Viva Cell MTS supports "Tie and Wind" bicycle trek
  • Sport
  • 2015-11-17 19:08:48

“Tie and Wind” bicycle trek was organized in the frames of Sunchild International Environmental Protection Festival. The event was organized together with Foundation for Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural

President Bako Sahakyan met in the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the Russian Federation with ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary Oleg Yesayan and staff of the embassy
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-16 18:27:12

On 16 November President Bako Sahakyan met in the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the Russian Federation with ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary Oleg Yesayan and staff of

Eugene Kaspersky participated in a press conference and met with Armenian ICT community representatives
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-11-16 18:20:34

  Today, VivaCell-MTS hosted Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman and CEO of Kaspersky Lab. Eugene Kaspersky is the sixth laureate of the Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia for

Youth Orchestra and Gianluca Marciano honored the victims of terrorism in Paris
  • Culture
  • 2015-11-16 18:12:58

  On November 14 the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia was conducted by Italian Gianluca Marciano in the framework of the 3rd Khachaturian International Festival. They presented Symphony No.1 “Titan”

“Pumpkin Day Carnival” Educational Contest was held at the Yerevan Zoo
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-16 17:42:39

    “Pumpkin Day Carnival” Educational Contest was held at the Yerevan Zoo. The event was organized by the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in the

Answer by the Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan to a question by Radio Free Europe
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-16 17:33:46

Question: Mr. Kocharyan, how would you comment the recent accusations by the President of Azerbaijan against Armenia made in Antalya?   Shavarsh Kocharyan: It is ridiculous and immoral that appearing in

Bako Sahakyan attended the Divine Liturgy in Holy Transfiguration Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Moscow
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-16 15:38:39

On 15 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan attended the Divine Liturgy in Holy Transfiguration Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Moscow. The President thereafter partook at the

European Green Party Adopts Resolution on the Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-16 15:37:18

    Brussels, November 16, 2015   A resolution on the Armenian Genocide was adopted by a large majority at the 23rd European Green Party Council in Lyon, on Sunday, November 15. The

NKR Foreign Minister Delivered a Speech in Moscow
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-13 16:29:17

On November 13, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan delivered a speech at a round-table discussion entitled “Nagorno Karabakh: New Challenges and New Opportunities”

Harut Sassounian.Met with Israel’s President, and Spoke at Armenian Genocide Conference
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-13 14:24:56

Last week I spoke at the first conference on the Armenian Genocide in Israel, gave a lecture at the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem, and attended a meeting with Israel’s

Armenia is hosting the 4th Regional Human Resources Management (HRM) Conference under the theme “Human Resources Management and Personal Progress”
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-13 13:47:23

  The main focus of the 4th Regional Human Resources Management Conference organized by HR Association of Armenia and “Cascade Consultants” was “Human Resources Management and Personal Progress”. The conference,

Armenian diaspora's sponsors continue to support Orran
  • Сharity
  • 2015-11-12 16:11:19

Glendale, California: The 2015 annual Orran Journey of Hope Gala was a resounding success with 250 honorable guests. Among the attendees were founders of Orran Armine and Raffi K.

In Moscow Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a press-conference
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-12 15:22:53

On 12 November at the headquarters of the “Regnum” news agency in Moscow Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a press-conference for Russia’s leading mass media representatives.   President Sahakyan presented

Swearing-In Ceremony for New Peace Corps Volunteers in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-12 14:38:37

YEREVAN, ARMENIA: On November 12, the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Richard Mills, swore-in 39 new Peace Corps Volunteers who will depart to communities across Armenia to serve for two

Khachaturian Festival hosted the children of "Donate Life" Foundation
  • Сharity
  • 2015-11-12 13:09:46

On November 11 at Aram Khachaturian House - Museum the guests of International Festival were beneficiaries of “Donate Life" Armenian Foundation. They were presented a program entitled "Music of

By Harut Sassounian Met with Israel’s President, and Spoke at Armenian Genocide Conference
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-11 15:54:17

Last week I spoke at the first conference on the Armenian Genocide in Israel, gave a lecture at the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem, and attended a meeting with Israel’s

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA WELCOMES JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS' CALL FOR U.S. REAFFIRMATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-11 14:07:48

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - During the Jewish Council for Public Affairs' (JCPA) annual Town Hall meeting last month, the JCPA adopted a resolution acknowledging the 100th anniversary of the Armenian

Harut Sassounian.Met with Israel’s President, and Spoke at Armenian Genocide Conference
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-10 14:14:36

Last week I spoke at the first conference on the Armenian Genocide in Israel, gave a lecture at the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem, and attended a meeting with Israel’s

Newly appointed Ambassador of Venezuela handed over copies of his credential to Foreign Minister of Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-09 16:00:45

On November 9, Juan Vicente Paredes Torrealba, newly appointed Ambassador of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Armenia (residence in Moscow) handed over copies of his credential to Edward Nalbandian,

The audience was impressed by the works of Penderecki and Stravinsky
  • Culture
  • 2015-11-09 13:19:50

The 3rd Khachaturian International Festival continues to represent the audience an unforgettable musical evenings, filled with exclusive concert programs.   On November 7 the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, artistic director

The 8th “Return” Classical Music Festival has summed up the results
  • Culture
  • 2015-11-09 11:53:35

The 8th “Return” Classical Music Festival, held owing to the support of Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS, has become a unique cultural event for the Armenian audience and the

Armenians Should Counter Azerbaijan's Pressure on Israel to Deny the Genocide. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-09 11:03:08

As relations between Israel and Turkey have become increasingly strained in recent years, shifting from strategic alliance to outright hostility, many analysts began to wonder about the Israeli government's

Former Putin aide Mikhail Lesin found dead in US hotel
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2015-11-07 22:18:18

Mikhail Lesin, 57,a former aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been found dead in Washington DC, Russian state media say   Russian media, quoting his family, said he suffered a

China and Taiwan leaders in historic meeting.BBC
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-07 21:37:39

  Leaders of political rivals Taiwan and China are meeting for the first time in more than 60 years. The meeting is taking place at a luxury hotel in Singapore.   In

Azerbaijani and Georgian presidents signed a Joint Declaration
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-07 21:24:31

REPORT.AZ/ An official welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has been held at the residence of the Georgian President, Report informs. A guard of honor was arranged for President

Azerbaijani and Georgian presidents signed a Joint Declaration
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-07 21:24:31

REPORT.AZ/ An official welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has been held at the residence of the Georgian President, Report informs. A guard of honor was arranged for President

President Bako Sahakyan was present at a concert in honor of national hero of Armenia Tatoul Krpeyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-07 20:53:35

On 7 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at a concert in honor of national hero of Armenia Tatoul Krpeyan organized by the Yerevan State University at

События дня. 6 ноября, Грузия
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2015-11-07 20:34:33

      6 ноября посол США в Грузии прокомментировал решение грузинского суда о отстранении с должности генерального директора телекомпании «Рустави 2». «Посольство США чрезвычайно обеспокоено ночным решением грузинского суда о вмешательстве

Outdoor lighting has been provided in borderland Vahan village
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-11-07 19:19:56

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS presented the outcomes of yet another initiative implemented in the frames of the joint Alternative Energy

Bako Sahakyan received organizers of the “Artsakh: Images of Future” contest - publicist Denis Dvornikov, sponsor of the contest Michael Ter-Sahakyan and chairman of the “Russian-Armenian Cooperation” organization Yuri Navoyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-06 19:24:57

On 6 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received organizers of the “Artsakh: Images of Future” contest - publicist Denis Dvornikov, sponsor of the contest Michael Ter-Sahakyan and chairman

Commentary by NKR MFA Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to “Artsakhpress” agency
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-06 19:10:30

Question: How do you assess the fact that the PACE Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy has approved the draft resolution, based on Robert Walter’s report "The escalation of

Bako Sahakyan visited Vazgenashen marbleized limestone mine located in Askeran region and got acquainted with the searching phase and evaluating of the discovered deposits
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-06 19:07:17

On 6 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Vazgenashen marbleized limestone mine located in Askeran region and got acquainted with the searching phase and evaluating of the discovered

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, at the 38th session of UNESCO General Conference
  • World News
  • 2015-11-06 17:15:14

Monsieur le Président, Mesdames et Messieurs,   Je félicite Messieur Stanley Smataa pour son élection en tant que Président de la 38e session de la Conférence générale de l’UNESCO, et adresse tous

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2015 winter draft and demobilization
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-06 15:45:53

On 6 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2015 winter draft and demobilization. According to the decree on January 2016 male citizens of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic

GLOBAL COLONIALITY AND THE WORLD DISORDER. REVISITING BANDUNG, 1955
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-06 12:02:59

By WPF DIALOGUE OF CIVILIZATIONS  14 OCTOBER 2015   Remarks by Walter Mignolo, Director, Center for Global Studies and the Humanities, Duke University, prepared for the 13th Rhodes Forum We have been invited

The 10th issue of “Globus” analytical bulletin for 2015 has been published, covering regional and geopolitical problems
  • New Books
  • 2015-11-06 11:51:47

The 10th issue of “Globus” analytical bulletin for 2015 has been published, covering regional and geopolitical problems.   In the context of regional problems the authors deliberate on Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, prospects

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian's answer to a question by Radio Free Europe
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-05 18:42:29

Question: What would be your comment on the violation by Azerbaijan of the cease-fire on October 27th at the time when the Minsk Group Co-chairs were crossing the line

t Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-05 18:13:51

  On 5 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding Razmik Petrosyan with the “Mesrop Mashtots” order for services rendered to the Nagorno Karabagh Republic.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE

Bako Sahakyan convened an enlarged consultation dedicated to the 2016 draft state budget
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-05 18:04:40

On 5 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convened an enlarged consultation dedicated to the 2016 draft state budget. Prime-minister Arayik Haroutyunyan, minister of finance and economy Spartak Tevosyan, heads

EBRDexpects growth in the Caucasus despite external economic challenges
  • Economy
  • 2015-11-05 17:37:20

  Growth outlookdepends on regional economic environment, reduction of geopolitical risks and country-specific factors --------------   Countries in the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia) continue to be influenced by the regional economic and security

Aram Talalyan: "It’s a great honor to participate in the Khachaturian Festival."
  • Culture
  • 2015-11-05 15:45:29

On November 4 in Aram Khachaturian House-Museum, in the context of the 3rd Khachaturian International Festival, the recital of "Ars Lunga" Duo was held (AramTalalyan (cello), Julietta Vardanyan (piano)).  During

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-05 15:29:02

On November 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

NKR Foreign Minister Met with the Special Representative of the European Union
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-05 14:29:17

On November 4, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to Yerevan, met with the EU Special Representative for the South

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-05 13:12:41

On November 4, the meeting of Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, and Karen Mirzoyan, Foreign Minister of the Artsakh Republic (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic), was held.   The sides exchanged thoughts on

Edward Nalbandian received Gunnar Wiegand
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-05 11:33:30

On November 4, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, received Gunnar Wiegand, EU’ European External Action Service (EEAS) Director for Russia, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, Regional Cooperation and the

VivaCell-MTS has made free higher education available to over 700 students
  • Сharity
  • 2015-11-04 18:54:51

Students from vulnerable social groups have been at the center of Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS’ attention since 2011. The beneficiaries of the “Education Fund” program are students with

FUTURE OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONS – CAN THEIR FAILURES BE EVEN BIGGER?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-04 18:22:46

  Many thanks for the invitation, which gave me the first opportunity to visit this beautiful island. Last time, I was in Greece at the end of June, at a

President Bako Sahakyan visited the new dwelling district being built for the NKR Defense Army’s
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-04 16:21:54

On 4 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the new dwelling district being built for the NKR Defense Army’s officers on the Toumanyan Street of capital Stepanakert and

VLADIMIR YAKUNIN TO THE 13TH RHODES FORUM
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-04 13:48:14

  A Speech by Vladimir Yakunin, Founding President, WPF “Dialogue of Civilizations”, at the Opening Plenary Meeting of the 13th Rhodes Forum, October 9, 2015   Your Excellency!  Esteemed guests!  Ladies and gentlemen!  On behalf

Larger Internet packages for VivaCell-MTS postpaid subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-11-04 12:11:03

Now VivaCell-MTS postpaid subscribers have an opportunity to also activate larger Internet packages providing 7 GB, 15 GB and 30 GB of Internet.   Package Activation code Monthly fee (AMD) Package

The winner of the Annual Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia for Outstanding Contribution to Global IT announced
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-11-04 12:05:19

A tripartite press conference dedicated to announcing the winner of the Annual Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia For Outstanding Contribution to Global IT for the

Harut Sassounian.Armenians Should Counter Azerbaijan's Pressure on Israel to Deny the Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-04 11:54:38

As relations between Israel and Turkey have become increasingly strained in recent years, shifting from strategic alliance to outright hostility, many analysts began to wonder about the Israeli government's

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2015-11-04 11:06:25

On November 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

Newly-appointed Ambassador of Nicaragua handed over copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-03 18:58:45

On November 3, Juan Ernesto Vasquez Araya, the newly-appointed Ambassador of Nicaragua to Armenia (residence in Moscow) handed over copies of his credentials to Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign

Bako Sahakyan was present at the ceremony of opening the exhibition in memory of NKR honored artist Samvel Gabrielyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-03 17:02:21

On 3 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the ceremony of opening the exhibition in memory of NKR honored artist Samvel Gabrielyan.   President Sahakyan highlighted commemoration of

In the month of November the Hayrenaser Organization honors the memory of the freedom-fighter Tigran Sargsyan
  • Social
  • 2015-11-03 15:29:56

  In the month of November the Hayrenaser Organization honors the memory of the freedom-fighter Tigran Sargsyan.   Tigran was only 12 years old, but he already knew that one day bonfires

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY REQUESTS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INVESTIGATION OF TURKISH & AZERBAIJANI GROUPS
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-03 15:08:48

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) called on the Department of Justice to investigate potentially illegal activities of U.S. groups with ties to foreign entities

VivaCell-MTS provided “Gugark” Camp with 10 workstations
  • Сharity
  • 2015-11-03 11:14:36

“Gugark” children’s camp located in the village of Vahagnadzor, Lori, first opened its doors 57 years ago. Every year it hosts about 1200 children aged 7 to 16, mostly

Harut Sassounian.Armenians Should Counter Azerbaijan's Pressure on Israel to Deny the Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-03 10:46:48

As relations between Israel and Turkey have become increasinly strained in recent years, shifting from strategic alliance to outright hostility, many analysts began to wonder about the Israeli government's

CHINA’S NEW PAYMENTS SYSTEM POINTS WAY TO DE-DOLLARISED WORLD
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-11-02 19:15:10

CIPS is Beijing’s alternative and replacement for SWIFT Peter Guy   The mainland recently launched the China International Payments System (“CIPS”), enlisting an initial group of 19 domestic and international banks. As

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-02 13:07:00

On 2 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on suspending terms in office of the NKR Court of First Instance judge Karen Beglaryan upon his own request.   CENTRAL INFORMATION

Works by Giacomo Puccini, Nino Rota, Ferdinand David were premiered in the framework of Khachaturian Festival
  • Culture
  • 2015-11-02 13:01:28

The 3rd Khachaturian International Festival represents numerous premieres to Armenian music lovers. On October 31 there were 3: Giacomo Puccini - Preludio Sinfonico, Nino Rota - Bassoon Concerto (soloist

Issues related to the demining process in Artsakh were discussed during the meeting
  • Press release
  • 2015-11-02 12:59:08

On 2 November Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received head of the “Landmine Free Artsakh Campaign” initiative Ojeni Panosyan and program manager of the “HALO Trust” organization for Armenian and

US Ambassador Meets with PINK NGO Representatives, Expresses Concern about Threats of Violence Issued against Them
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-30 17:50:18

US Ambassador Meets with PINK NGO Representatives, Expresses Concern about Threats of Violence Issued against Them   U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, Jr., visited the offices of the Public Information

Harut Sassounian. Hastert to Plead Guilty of Sexual Abuse, Yet US Still Covers up Turkish Blackmail By Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-30 14:55:49

This week, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is expected to plead guilty to the charge of making secret payments to buy the silence of boys he had sexually abused

Լույս է տեսել «Տարածաշրջանի հետազոտական կենտրոնները» կոլեկտիվ մենագրությունը
  • New Books
  • 2015-10-30 12:11:55

  Analytical Centers of the Region (Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey), a collective monography has been published, which covers an analysis, classification, strategies priorities, as well as various aspects of the think

Statement of Foreign Minister Nalbandian on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Senate of Paraguay
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-30 10:50:36

Armenian welcomes the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Senate of Paraguay.   The continuous expansion of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide proves that crimes against humanity do not

100 LIVES Joins Near East Foundation to Announce $7 Million Scholarship Fund
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-29 19:35:54

    Introduced at the Near East Foundation (NEF)’s Centennial Gala, the Philanthropic Scholarship Program Will Offer Aid to 100 Middle Eastern Students    October 28, 2015 – NEW YORK – A new

A Dream that Came True VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia in Aygepar
  • Сharity
  • 2015-10-29 17:26:48

Through the housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia 27 homes were built and/or renovated in Aygepar, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, Movses and Vazashen

A presentation of outstanding Woodwind Piano Quartet was held
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-29 13:47:49

On October 28 at the Komitas House -Museum Concert Hall, in the framework of the 3rd Khachaturian International Festival, a presentation of Woodwind Piano Quartet after famous composer Alexander

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-28 15:56:23

On 28 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for services rendered to the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic and in connection with the 85th birthday anniversary Doctor of

Sergey Smbatyan’s concert took place at "Carnegie Hall"
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-28 12:47:58

  On October 27 the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia Sergey Smbatyan delivered a concert at one of the most prestigious arenas in

Harut Sassounian.Hastert to Plead Guilty of Sexual Abuse, Yet US Still Covers up Turkish Blackmail
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-28 11:47:36

  This week, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is expected to plead guilty to the charge of making secret payments to buy the silence of boys he had sexually abused

Արծվաբերդի մարզադպրոցը ապահովվել է ջեռուցմամբ և տաք ջրով
  • Сharity
  • 2015-10-27 18:01:26

VivaCell-MTS together with the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) marked the completion and presented the outcomes of yet another project implemented in Artsvaberd community

Мониторинг
  • Politics
  • 2015-10-27 15:50:32

27 октября, согласно достигнутой с властями Нагорно-Карабахской Республики договоренности, миссия ОБСЕ провела мониторинг линии соприкосновения вооруженных сил Нагорного Карабаха и Азербайджана на участке дороги Мартакерт-Тартар с участием сопредседателей Минской