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Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Jivan Haroutyunyan member of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Civil Service Council
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-14 17:28:23

  On 14 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Jivan Haroutyunyan member of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Civil Service Council (with 6 year term of

On 14 February a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the Residence of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-14 17:13:56

On 14 February a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the Residence of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan. President Sahakyan handed in state awards and valuable gifts to a

“Neuroscience in Art” Exhibition-Contest
  • Social
  • 2014-02-14 13:27:22

  "Young Biologists Association" NGO, in collaboration with the YSU Student Scientific Society, organizes '' Neuroscience in Art'' exhibition-contest during the international campaign of "Brain Awareness Week" on 10-16 of

VivaCell-MTS prepares surprise for the MobiDram clients
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-02-13 12:45:55

Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator has organized a draw for its subsidiary company – MobiDram customers. From December 23, 2013 till February 9, 2014, seven subscribers that had registered in

Harut Sassounian. Armenian Genocide Recognition: Necessary but not Sufficient
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-02-12 14:43:11

With the approaching Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in 2015, Turkish leaders are coming under increasing pressure from the international community to face their country’s sordid past and acknowledge

Homeblessing ceremony in Youth Foundation of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-12 13:50:36

On February 12 in the frames of 10-days events on the eve of Tiarndaraj Youth Foundation of Armenia hosted “Havatamq” spiritual centre of St Gregory the Illuminator Church, led

In a new way, a literary mirror of Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-02-12 10:34:40

One of the most respected and beloved magazines for Armenian readers - "Literary Armenia" - celebrates its 55 saturated and difficult years.    From the first issue and to date the

“Launch of “Safe Internet month
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-02-11 14:42:17

Today more than 90 countries are celebrating Safe Internet Day. For the third time in a row on the occasion of this day Orange, together with the Safe Internet

Ambassador of Thailand presented the copies of credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-10 17:26:39

  2014-02-10   On February 10 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Itti Ditbanjong, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand (residence in Moscow), on the occasion of presenting the copies of his credentials.   Congratulating

Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Mokhrenes village in the Hadrout region
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-08 20:22:09

On 8 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Mokhrenes village in the Hadrout region and met its dwellers. President Sahakyan requested heads of corresponding structures sole

“GLOBUS” ANALYTICAL JOURNAL, #1, 2014
  • New Books
  • 2014-02-07 18:42:34

The 1st issue of “Globus” bulletin for 2014 has been published. Geopolitical, regional, energy, scientific, societal and other matters are included in the issue. The published materials cover such

“NORAVANK” FOUNDATION’S SUMMARY REPORT FOR 2013 AND WORK PLANS FOR 2014
  • Press release
  • 2014-02-07 18:37:47

INTRODUCTION In 2013 three reports on CSTO and Customs Union were published with participation of the Noravank Foundation (see Annex 1), five international conferences and seminars were organized together with partners

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-07 13:25:52

On February 7, 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

Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-06 21:21:55

  On 6 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.   Issues related to the current stage of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement negotiations

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Ambassador Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-06 18:54:01

On February 6, 2014, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. During the meeting, the parties

Blood Drive in Armenia organized at the U.S. Embassy by the Hematology Center
  • Сharity
  • 2014-02-06 14:58:59

A blood drive, “Have a Heart, Save a Life,” was organized at the U.S. Embassy by the Hematology Center. Ambassador John A. Heffern, Deputy Minister of Health Sergey Khachatryan,

The Civilitas Foundation has published its 2013 annual report, entitled “A Year of Expectations and Surprises.”
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-06 12:59:39

This is the sixth year that Civilitas publishes its annual report. We look back at the past year and attempt to assess and analyze Armenia’s foreign policy, domestic developments

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-06 12:57:58

On February 7, 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

President Bako Sahakyan visited textile, sewing, carpet and wool processing workshops operating in the capital and got acquainted with their work
  • Economy
  • 2014-02-05 16:32:15

On 5 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited textile, sewing, carpet and wool processing workshops operating in the capital and got acquainted with their work. The Head of the

Harut Sassounian. European Court of Human Rights Intervenes in Artsakh Conflict
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-02-05 13:21:02

It is noteworthy that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is holding simultaneous hearings on two rival lawsuits filed by Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Is this a mere coincidence

Through the sponsorship of Moscow industrialist and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Benefactor Member Armen Shakhazizyan
  • Сharity
  • 2014-02-05 12:33:26

Through the sponsorship of Moscow industrialist and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Benefactor Member Armen Shakhazizyan, the fund is implementing extensive renovations at Stepanakert’s Sayat-Nova Music College. The project is co-sponsored

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN RECEIVED THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF CSTO
  • Politics
  • 2014-02-04 19:32:09

  800x513px - 349 Kb 800x543px - 443 Kb   Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolay Bordyuzha and the Chief of CSTO Joint Staff, Lieutenant

The first Armenian tablet officially presented to the public
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-02-04 18:24:26

On the 4th of February took place the official presentation and exhibition of the first Armenian tablet ArmTab. The RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the founder of “Technology and

Harut Sassounian. European Court of Human Rights Intervenes in Artsakh Conflict
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-02-04 11:38:03

It is noteworthy that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is holding simultaneous hearings on two rival lawsuits filed by Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Is this a mere coincidence

Afghanistan After America: Ripples in Russia and the Caucasus
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-31 12:38:14

As the final pullout of US forces from Afghanistan approaches, uncertainties and security risks will shape the future of the country and its neighborhood. Leaving behind a small contingent

Orange Foundation supports children with visual impairment
  • Сharity
  • 2014-01-30 17:01:40

With the support of the Orange Foundation a newly founded center is now available in «Mary Izmirlyan» orphanage, at the service of children having visual impairment. The center is

Kangaroo 2014 launched
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-01-30 16:41:10

This is the sixth year that the Ayb Educational Foundation is organizing in Armenia the most popular school competition in the world – the Kangaroo international math contest. We

Orran Vanadzor will launch a soup kitchen program for 30 needy elderly of the city
  • Сharity
  • 2014-01-30 12:36:16

                                                         

Karen Galstyan for bravery shown during the defense of the NKR state border with the “For Service in Battle” medal
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-30 11:24:38

On 30 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously private of NKR Defense Army’s N division Karen Galstyan for bravery shown during the defense

Due to VivaCell-MTS’ general sponsorship the premiere of the new staging of «Karine» operetta took place
  • Culture
  • 2014-01-29 16:28:48

The Friend of Culture VivaCell-MTS has allocated AMD 10 million for the new staging of Tigran Chukhajyan’s immortal operetta.   It’s the third time that Chukhajyan’s masterpiece is on the stage

Los Angeles City Council resolution
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-29 15:33:25

U.S. Los Angeles City Council unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as an independent and sovereign state.   The text of the resolution follows:     RESOLUTION REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH   WHEREAS, we take

Harut Sassounian.Syrian President Finally Recognizes The Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-29 11:51:34

In a lengthy interview last week with Agence France Presse (AFP) on the tragic situation in Syria, Pres. Bashar al-Assad made an unexpected reference to the massacres of 1.5

Syrian President Finally Recognizes The Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-28 22:47:34

By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   In a lengthy interview last week with Agence France Presse (AFP) on the tragic situation in Syria, Pres. Bashar al-Assad made an unexpected reference

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-27 11:58:22

On 26 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and convoked there a consultation dedicated to the activities carried out in the region during 2013

Բակո Սահակյանը հունվարի 25-ին այցելել է Ասկերանի շրջան
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-25 17:14:21

Արցախի Հանրապետության Նախագահ Բակո Սահակյանը հունվարի 25-ին այցելել է Ասկերանի շրջան:  Պատարա եւ Խանցք գյուղերում Նախագահը ծանոթացել է համայնքային կենտրոնների շինարարական աշխատանքներին:  Խանցք գյուղում Բակո Սահակյանը նաեւ հանդիպում է ունեցել համայնքի

On 24 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the construction issues of the Martakert-Vardenis highway
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-24 18:16:38

On 24 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the construction issues of the Martakert-Vardenis highway. Heads and representatives of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund, corresponding

The Secretary-General’s Message on The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
  • World News
  • 2014-01-24 16:52:36

Every year on the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, we commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.  We recall the suffering of millions of innocent people,

Bako Sahakyan visited NKR Control Chamber
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-24 16:37:31

On 24 January President Bako Sahakyan visited NKR Control Chamber and partook there in the meeting summing up the results of the structure's activity in 2013. The Head of the

Vahan Davtyan To Serve As Lake Sevan Conservation, Development Fund Executive Director
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-24 14:40:16

    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees of Lake Sevan Conservation and Development Fund met today in the Office of Government. The Council appointed Vahan Davtyan to

VivaCell-MTS and COAF Partner to Bring Contemporary Educational Opportunities to the Children of Arteni
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-01-24 12:31:01

VivaCell MTS and the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) helped realize a long-expected dream of Arteni’s schoolchildren. The Arteni School's elementary wing officially reopened after a significant capital renovation.

North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Management Council Holds Meeting
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-24 12:25:59

  Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Management Council held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. To begin with, the Council took

Western Armenia's newly elected parliament's first session held in Paris
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-23 16:17:49

On January 17-21 Western Armenia's newly elected parliament's first session held in Paris. Parliament was formed in 2013 as a result of around 2-months elections. 17837 voters participated in the

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-23 13:36:05

On January 23, 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

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-22 10:19:49

On January 23, 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

In 2013 SCR Transported More than 3.2 Million Tons of Cargo and More than 415 Thousand Passengers
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-21 14:47:13

In January - December 2013 South Caucasus Railway transported 3275.2 thousand tons of cargo and 415.4 thousand passengers. In the reporting period SCR volume of freight decreased by 5.3%

Harut Sassounian.How Can Benefactors Meet Armenia's & Diaspora's Many Needs?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-21 12:10:31

Peter Balakian, Professor of Humanities at Colgate University, recently wrote a thought-provoking commentary, titled: “A Broken Connection: The Armenian Financial Community and the Making of Culture.”   In his article, Balakian

Western Armenia's newly elected parliament's first session held in Paris
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-21 10:41:13

On January 17-21 Western Armenia's newly elected parliament's first session held in Paris.   Parliament was formed in 2013 as a result of around 2-months elections. 17837 voters participated in the

Statement of the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-20 19:05:00

In the early hours of January 20, the armed forces of Azerbaijan made two simultaneous diversion attempts at the Line of Contact with the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic in the northeastern

Names of subscribers to travel to Paris with Orange already revealed
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-20 17:29:06

Today Orange has announced the names of the winners of the “Travel to Paris Together” offer, who activated the 1000th Orange “With Each Other” pack between December 10, 2013

Meeting between Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Artsakh
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-20 15:46:28

    On January 20 the meeting between Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Karen Mirzoyan took place in Yerevan.   During the meeting the

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL - MESSAGE FOR YEAR OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
  • Social
  • 2014-01-20 15:27:23

ՄԱԿ-ի գլխավոր քարտուղարի ուղերձը Բյուրեղագրության տարվա առթիվ.   Այս տարի նշվում է ժամանակակից բյուրեղագրության հիմնադրման հարյուրամյակը: Մենք նշում ենք նորարարական առաջընթացի 100 տարին: Բյուրեղագրությունը հիմնարար նշանակություն ունի նյութի կառուցվածքը հասկանալու հարցում: Այն չափազանց

PRESS RELEASE ON THE PSAA CONVENTION
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-18 15:10:27

    On January 17, the Political Science Association of Armenia held a Convention. The Association’s Executive Director Benyamin Poghosyan reported on its activities for the period of 2012-2013. The Political

Armenia and the Curtoms Union: Impact of Accession
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-17 15:11:17

This report provides the assessment of the macroeconomic impact of Armenia joining the Customs Union. Quantitative analysis has demonstrated that, as a result of integration with the CU, the

Pre-parliament urges to establish an alternative nationwide fund to the "Hayastan" All Armenian Fund
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-17 13:47:35

  "To overcome the existential challenges that all Armenians are facing today it is a must to establish a nation-state, and the first precondition of it is the existence of

Grant Thornton International reports over 8% growth for the year 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-16 14:58:18

Grant Thornton announced record combined global revenues of US$4.5 billion driven by 8.1% growth in US dollars for the year ended 30 September 2013. Grant Thornton led the six

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-15 14:44:48

On January 15, 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.Armenians Should Counteract Countless Congressional Trips to Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-15 11:13:22

The Turkish government, its lobbying firms, and Turkish-American organizations have spent millions of dollars to take members of Congress and their staffs on all-expenses-paid trips to Turkey with the

Arestakes Simavoryan. ANALYTICAL COMMUNITY OF THE DIASPORA AS A POTENTIAL FOR THE COUNTRY: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-14 12:23:56

In the works of modern specialists of Diaspora studies an idea is often expressed that diaspora is not only a part of the people living in foreign countries that

Harut Sassounian.Canadian Turks Should Condemn, Not Condone, Genocide Denial
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-14 11:01:50

Canadian Turks launched a petition last month seeking the removal of all references to the Armenian Genocide from the 11th grade curriculum of Toronto high schools.   This petition is a

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN SENT A LETTER OF CONDOLENCES ON DEMISE OF ARAM GHARABEKYAN
  • Press release
  • 2014-01-13 19:08:25

Today President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on the passing of a famous conductor, RA Honored Worker of Arts, Aram Gharabekyan.   “I was deeply saddened to learn about

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-01-13 12:05:49

On January 15, 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

Armenia's leading mobile operator VivaCell-MTS announces the number of SMS messages and calls on its network on December 31, 2013 and January 1, 2014
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-01-10 20:33:32

VivaCell-MTS’ network handled 4,205,447 SMS messages on December 31, the New Years Eve before midnight, with a further 3,336,833 on January 1, 2014. At the same time, 19,552,223 calls

Orange network once again ensured an excellent quality of connection on the New Year’s night
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-01-10 17:53:55

This year, on the New Year’s night, Orange customers shared their joy and best wishes with their close ones, living in Armenia and abroad, through millions of calls and

WORLD TRENDS AND SOUTH CAUCASUS
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-01-10 01:03:33

Gagik Harutyunyan  Executive Director, Noravank Scientific Educational Foundation, Yerevan The overall trend of current changes occurring in the world is transition from the monopole system to a multipolar one, or in

Bako Sahakyan partook in the Divine Liturgy of the Nativity of Chris
  • Social
  • 2014-01-06 15:31:06

On 6 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan accompanied by the republic's top leadership visited the Ghazanchetsots church of Christ the Savior in Shoushi and partook in

VivaCell-MTS installed 143 new base stations across Armenia in 2013, by reaching a total of 1055
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-28 18:28:16

Throughout the year 2013 VivaCell-MTS implemented network geographical expansion and modernization works across Armenia. Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator works towards adding new capacity to its network in order to

Bako Sahakyan signed a decrees
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-28 17:08:11

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on making changes and amendments in the NKR President's Office statute and structure, according to which the post of the head of the

President Bako Sahakyan signed law "On the 2014 State Budget of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic"
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-28 17:05:41

On 28 December President Bako Sahakyan signed law "On the 2014 State Budget of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic".   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

On 28 December a solemn ceremony of awarding a group of people who had registered outstanding achievements in various spheres took place at the Artsakh Republic President’s residence
  • Social
  • 2013-12-28 15:34:17

On 28 December a solemn ceremony of awarding a group of people who had registered outstanding achievements in various spheres took place at the Artsakh Republic President’s residence. In his

Reception of applications for participation in Orange Book Prize closed
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-27 15:21:14

Yerevan, 27 November, 2013   Yesterday at midnight reception of applications for participation in annual Orange Book Prize 2013 came to its close. Total 327 applications for participation in the contest

Bako Sahakyan participated in a solemn event of handing in valuable gifts to commanders of the Defense Army’s military divisions and units and the staff of the fourth defensive area
  • Social
  • 2013-12-27 11:44:54

On 27 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated in a solemn event of handing in valuable gifts to commanders of the Defense Army’s military divisions and units and

THE MAIN TRENDS IN GEORGIAN POLITICS AND ECONOMY IN SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER, 2013
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-26 22:12:59

Sergei Sargsyan  Deputy Head, Centre for the Political Studies, Noravank Foundation The autumn of 2013 was politically eventful in Georgia. Among other events, the presidential elections are worth mentioning, with Prime

ARMENIAN STUDIES AS “CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-26 22:11:32

  Gagik Harutyunyan  Executive Director, Noravank Scientific Educational Foundation, Yerevan Armenian studies are certainly not a purely academic/fundamental science. Branches of Armenian studies – history, literature, architecture, etc., are manifestations of our

Harut Sassounian. Davutoglu’s Charm Offensive During Visit to Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-26 16:17:01

The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last

Harut Sassounian. Davutoglu’s Charm Offensive During Visit to Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-25 15:21:34

The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last

Harut Sassounian. Switzerland Must Appeal European Court’s Verdict on the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-25 14:05:50

The European Court of Human Rights issued last week a critical Armenian Genocide-related ruling in the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland.   Perincek, the leader of a minor Turkish political

Another Christmas gift from Orange: free high speed internet at nights
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-24 17:57:03

From now on, all customers of Orange Internet Now 6000 and higher tariff plans will be offered, on a permanent basis and during the whole month, free high speed

Bako Sahakyan signed laws
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-24 16:50:53

On 24 December President Bako Sahakyan signed laws “On making an amendment to the NKR “On the State Labor Inspection” law”, “On making changes to the NKR “Value-Added Tax”

Harut Sassounian. Switzerland Must Appeal European Court’s Verdict on the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-24 15:27:44

The European Court of Human Rights issued last week a critical Armenian Genocide-related ruling in the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland.   Perincek, the leader of a minor Turkish political

The Ambassadorial meeting of the Armenian Ambassadors in the European countries
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-24 12:27:24

On December 22 in Paris Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian held the traditional ambassadorial meeting of the Armenian Ambassadors and Permanent representatives accredited to the European countries and international organizations. At

IFC Issues InauguralSevanBond to EnhanceArmenia’sCapital Markets
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-23 18:29:48

Washington, D.C./Yerevan, December 23, 2013—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today issued a 2 billiondram (approximately $5 million) bondto strengthen Armenia’s capital markets and boost lending to

The Presidential Palace hosted numerous children from border villages of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2013-12-23 14:07:02

  800x514px - 203 Կբ 800x529px - 202 Կբ 800x567px - 207 Կբ 800x532px - 214 Կբ 800x523px - 206 Կբ   ևս 5 լուսանկար           Today, on the occasion of New Year and Holly Christmas, President Serzh Sargsyan and First Lady Rita

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-21 18:49:17

On 21 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for the contribution to the development of the NKR energy system, for long-term honest work

UN and partners celebrate the Arabic Language Day
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-20 12:35:28

Yerevan, 20 December 2013 – Today students, journalists, diplomats and general public celebrated the Arabic Language Day at the UN and spoke about its role as one of the

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Serviceman
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-20 11:02:19

On 20 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Serviceman. The address runs as follows: “Respected

Harut Sassounian. Turkey Joins UN Cultural Committee: Wolf in Charge of Guarding Sheep
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-20 10:38:26

Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of

EU BUDGET SUPPORT DISBURSEMENT of € 4.8 million
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-18 17:39:14

Within the 2010 Budget Support Operation, on the basis of a total variable commitment of € 6 million for 2013, the European Union makes a €4.8 million disbursement in

VivaCell-MTS now offers calls to Syria for only AMD 50 per minute
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-18 16:56:25

VivaCell-MTS is glad to inform that now calls to fixed and mobile networks of Syria via «Distant Call» service will cost only AMD 50 instead of the previous AMD

Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of the USA
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-18 13:47:15

  On December 18 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Evelyn N. Farkas, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia. Greeting the guest Minister Nalbandian stated with satisfaction that

Harut Sassounian.Davutoglu’s Charm Offensive During Visit to Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-18 10:05:42

  The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last

Harut Sassounian.Turkey Joins UN Cultural Committee: Wolf in Charge of Guarding Sheep
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-18 09:59:21

Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of

With Orange, Syrian-Armenians living in Armenia will call their close ones in Syria at an affordable price
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-17 14:05:12

Starting from today, Orange gives the possibility to Syrian-Armenians living in Armenia to be in touch with their families and friends in Syria at an affordable price, as they

Harut Sassounian. Davutoglu’s Charm Offensive During Visit to Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-17 11:41:00

The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last

Another powerful airline to operate flights to Armenia in 2014
  • Economy
  • 2013-12-17 11:11:40

  After long and active negotiations, “Armenia” International Airports” CJSC jointly with Armenian Visa Concord travel agency came to an agreement with another large carrier of the United Arab Emirates,

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-16 18:00:51

On 16 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.  The letter runs as follows: “Honorable Mr. Sargsyan I

VivaCell-MTS installed another 60 base stations across Yerevan and regions
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-16 18:00:45

In frames of network expansion and modernization project, VivaCell-MTS has recently installed another 60 new base stations in Armenia (30 3G stations and 30 2G stations). 2 base station

President Serzh Sargsyan received the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-16 17:49:19

President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Igor Popov (Russia), James Warlick (US), Jacques Fore (France) and the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office

President Bako Sahakyan signed the NKR Code on mineral wealth and Nagorno Karabagh Republic laws
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-16 17:22:55

On 16 December President Bako Sahakyan signed the NKR Code on mineral wealth and Nagorno Karabagh Republic laws on “Making a change in the NKR “Property tax” law”, “Making

Edward Nalbandian received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-16 15:06:11

On December 16 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs- Ambassador Igor Popov, Ambassador Jacques Faure, Ambassador James Warlick and the Personal

FATHER OF PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN AZAT SARGSYAN HAS DIED
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-16 11:25:00

  The Presidential Administration of the President of Armenia announces with deep sorrow that on December 16, Azat Avetis Sargsyan – the father of President Serzh Sargsyan, has died in

Orange customers will receive calls at 65AMD/min special rate when roaming in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Thailand, Sri Lanka and India
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-16 10:37:45

On the threshold of the New Year and Christmas holidays, Orange offers a special tariff to its customers for roaming in the countries of main destinations for Christmas holidays:

Bako Sahakyan partook in Paris at the presentation of Montserrat Caballé’s “Armenia and Artsakh – An Isle of Christianity” album
  • Culture
  • 2013-12-13 11:24:27

On 12 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Paris at the presentation of Montserrat Caballé’s “Armenia and Artsakh – An Isle of Christianity” album. In his speech the

OSCE Office in Yerevan organizes training course for judges and prosecutors
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-12 14:07:56

  TSAKHKADZOR, Armenia, 12 December 2013 – The OSCE Office in Yerevan kicked off a seminar for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials on best practices in combating trafficking of

Harut Sassounian.Turkey Joins UN Cultural Committee: Wolf in Charge of Guarding Sheep
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-11 17:40:21

Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of

UN and the Eurasia International University strengthen cooperation
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-11 17:27:14

Yerevan, 11 December, 2013 – Students of the Eurasia International University will have more opportunities to learn more about the UN values, global agenda and UN work in Armenia

THE NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF LATVIA TO ARMENIA PRESENTED HER CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-11 15:22:29

Today, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Republic of Armenia Elita Gavele (residence in Tbilisi) presented her credentials to President Serzh

HAYK KOTANJIAN: “THE GUARANTEE OF THE CONSTRUCTIVE SWITCH OF THE NEGOTIATIONS ON THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT IS THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF THE SIDES - REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN AND THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH REPUBLIC”
  • Interviews
  • 2013-12-11 13:57:47

Major General Hayk Kotanjian, Head of the Institute for National Strategic Studies, Doctor of Political Science (RF), Counterterrorism Fellow (US), CSTO Academic-Expert Council Member answers the questions of (“NT”):    (“NT”):

Harut Sassounian.Turkey Joins UN Cultural Committee: Wolf in Charge of Guarding Sheep
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-10 22:08:57

Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of

Human Rights Day Celebration
  • Human Rights
  • 2013-12-10 18:31:53

Yerevan, 10 December 2013 – Photo-contest and exhibition, debate on human rights and a theatre performance were the culmination of a campaign, which marked the Human Rights Day, giving

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-10 12:22:31

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the adoption by the General Assembly of the landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  This year’s observance also marks 20 years since

On 9 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-10 12:16:44

On 9 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council. Issues related to the draft of the NKR food security conception and the

Harut Sassounian. WikiLeaks Discloses Confidential U.S. Report on Armenian-Americans
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-10 12:09:41

    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   It is always interesting to see how the Armenian community is viewed by outsiders. That perspective becomes more fascinating when the assessment is made

Minister of Foreign Affairs met the next Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE and the Secretary General of the OSCE
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-07 15:08:21

On December 6 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian who is in Kyiv to participate in the 20th OSCE Ministerial Council had a meeting with the Head of Swiss diplomatic service

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia participated in the 20th OSCE Ministerial Council
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-07 15:05:45

On December 5 the 20th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) opened in Kyiv where the Armenian delegation headed by the Foreign Minister

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received RA People's artist Anzhela Atabekyan and Honored Artist George Minasov
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-06 12:42:19

On 6 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received RA People's artist Anzhela Atabekyan and Honored Artist George Minasov. President Sahakyan handled in certificates of honorary titles of the NKR

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia 20th Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-06 12:30:48

2013-12-05   (Kiev)   Mr. Chairman, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I would like to start my address by expressing our condolences on the passing away of Nelson Mandela. I warmly remember my meeting and conversation

STATEMENT
  • Human Rights
  • 2013-12-06 10:13:58

  We, civil society representatives of the Republic of Armenia strictly condemn the illegal actions of RA police against the people who were exercising their rights and freedoms in Yerevan

The premiere of “Bridge of Love” musical took place
  • Culture
  • 2013-12-05 16:53:54

  The premiere of “Bridge of Love” musical took place at the State Musical Comedy Theater of Armenia after Hakob Paronyan. The “Bridge of Love” is an attempt to develop the

THE NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA PRESENTED HIS CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-05 16:50:30

800x561px - 135 Kb 800x530px - 143 Kb   Today, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Republic of Armenia Sorin Vasile presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan. The President

Joint Statement by Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Countries and the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-05 14:40:30

  On the occasion of the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting in Kyiv, the Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries (Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei

U.S. Embassy and Charentsavan City Library Partner to Open New American Corner
  • Press release
  • 2013-12-05 13:15:38

The U.S. Embassy in Armenia, in partnership with the Charentsavan City Library, officially opened the Charentsavan American Corner. Attending the event were U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John A. Heffern,

Հարութ Սասունյան.Հպարտության պահ հայության համար. ամերիկյան դատարանի շենքը անվանակոչվել է նահանգապետ Դեքմեջյանի անունով
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-04 14:35:54

Երկու նշանավոր ամերիկահայեր վերջերս արժանացել են բացառիկ պարգևների՝ հպարտության զգացում պարգևելով հայությանը իրենց իրագործումների համար:  Հուլիսին Միացյալ Նահանգների ռազմածովային ուժերը հայտարարել էին, որ նոր ռազմանավերից մեկը կրելու է ԱՄՆ Դաշնային

Hackathon[YAN] Flight 2013
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-04 14:23:01

Microsoft Innovation Center in Armenia, Public Journalism Club, Zvartnots Airport in cooperation with Microsoft RA and Counterpart International announce a call for applications to participate in Hackathon[YAN] Flight 2013

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-04 13:07:44

On December 4, 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

Orange proposes to start using its monthly subscription offer with a new phone New credit possibility at 0% down payment, 0% interest rate, 0% commission
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-12-03 15:26:54

Starting from today, customers can choose in all Orange shops one of the best Christmas gifts – a good handset or a smartphone – and acquire it by installment,

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-03 13:52:06

On December 4, 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. WikiLeaks Discloses Confidential U.S. Report on Armenian-Americans
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-12-03 13:48:53

It is always interesting to see how the Armenian community is viewed by outsiders. That perspective becomes more fascinating when the assessment is made by a U.S. diplomat in

MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES “Break Barriers, Open Doors: For An Inclusive Society For All”
  • Social
  • 2013-12-02 17:30:57

-- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES “Break Barriers, Open Doors: For An Inclusive Society For All” 3 December 2013   More than 1 billion of us live with disabilities.  We must

At the invitation of President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has arrived to Armenia on a state visit
  • Politics
  • 2013-12-02 15:13:42

  4928x3280px - 3 Մբ 4928x3280px - 4 Մբ 4928x3280px - 5 Մբ 1670x1113px - 512 Կբ 800x532px - 217 Կբ   ևս 3

The Online Voting for the National Assembly (Parliament) of Western Armenia Ends Today
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-30 15:22:25

  On November 30 the online voting for the Western Armenia Parliament is coming to its end. Thousands of people have voted from 35 different countries. The voting is done

Armenia: Hundreds of Borderline Households in Tavoush to Restore Land Cultivation
  • Economy
  • 2013-11-29 17:21:55

  Yerevan (ICRC) – Today, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Armenia completed the distribution of agricultural products in Tavoush region. Under the programme, five rural communities

In Vilnius, President Sargsyan met with the President of the EU European and Social Committee (EESC) Henri Malosse
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-29 16:58:53

800x547px - 141 Կբ   Today, in Vilnius President Sargsyan met with the President of the EU European and Social Committee (EESC) Henri Malosse.   Henri Malosse expressed desire to deepen relations and cooperation

In Vilnius, President met with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Mariano Rajoy
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-29 16:39:26

800x814px - 123 Կբ 800x532px - 145 Կբ         In Vilnius, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Prime Minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy.   Serzh Sargsyan and Mariano Rajoy discussed issues pertinent to the agenda of

In Vilnius, the Republic of Armenia and EU made a Joint Statement
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-29 14:50:29

On November 29, at the Third Summit of the Heads of State of the Eastern Partnership countries in Vilnius the Republic of Armenia and European Union made a Joint

JOINT STATEMENT BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION (Vilnius, 29 November 2013)
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-29 14:44:49

The EU and Armenia enjoy close links and reconfirm their commitment to further develop and strengthen comprehensive cooperation in all areas of mutual interest within the Eastern Partnership framework.   Based

PRESIDENT MADE A STATEMENT AT THE SUMMIT OF THE HEADS OF STATE OF EASTERN PARTNERSHIP COUNTRIES IN VILNIUS
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-29 14:29:37

800x528px - 152 Kb 800x532px - 128 Kb 800x662px - 135 Kb 800x554px - 112 Kb 800x532px - 222 Kb   more 8 photos     President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Republic of Lithuania on a working visit, today in Vilnius

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 16th Telethon raised over $22,6 million in pledges and donations
  • Сharity
  • 2013-11-29 13:24:21

 We are pleased to announce that Hayastan All-Armenian Fund worldwide Telethon 2013 raised $22,661,372 in pledges and donations for numerous projects in Hayastan and Artsakh, and primarily for Vardenis

VivaCell-MTS’ “Jan-jan” service –at more attractive conditions
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-29 10:53:51

Now, by activating the “Jan-jan” service, the subscribers of VivaCell-MTS’ “Dialect” tariff plan can also enjoy the opportunities of the unlimited Internet.   The “Jan-jan” service is available in two options.

Bako Sahakyan partook in a reception held on behalf of primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Hovnan Derderyan
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-28 14:01:35

On 27 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook in a reception held on behalf of primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop

An EU funded project in Armenia presents results in forest transformation
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-28 11:00:01

On 02December 2013 stakeholders and journalists will visit the Spitak pilot site of the EU funded project “Increasing the Resilience of Forest Ecosystems against Climate Change in the Southern

Harut Sassounian. A Proud Moment for Armenians: Courthouse Named after Gov. Deukmejian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-11-27 18:46:45

Two prominent Armenian-Americans were recently honored with exceptional accolades, making Armenians proud of their accomplishments.   In July, the US Navy announced that a future guided-missile destroyer will bear the name

The U.S. City of Highland Recognized the Independence of the NKR and Adopted a Proclamation on Establishing Sister City Relationships with the City of Berdzor
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-27 18:06:07

According to another proclamation of the City Council, adopted earlier, Highland recognizes the independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and urges the President and Congress of the United States

VivaCell-MTS announced the next 30 (second phase) winners of the smartphone draw of November
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-27 17:50:07

Today VivaCell-MTS hosted the second-phase winners of a special draw organized for the subscribers of “Personal” and “City Talks” postpaid tariff plans. The winners were invited to the VivaCell-MTS

With the support of Orange France more than 1,46 MLN € donation pledges were registered during the Phonethon
  • Сharity
  • 2013-11-27 15:45:19

With the support of Orange France more than 1,46 MLN € donation pledges were registered during the Phonethon  For the fourteenth year running, Orange is partnering with the Fonds Arménien

Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles Armenian Relief Society of Western USA
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-27 15:15:55

On 26 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles Armenian Relief Society of Western USA and met representatives of the organization led by chairwoman Vicky Marashlyan. Issues

Armenian National Committee Formed in Romania
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-27 14:37:28

  The formation of the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Romania took place on November 23, 2013, at the premises of the Armenian Diocese of Romania under Primate, Bishop Tadev

Charles Aznavour awards Baroness Cox in Geneva
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-26 17:49:45

On Monday, 25 November 2013, Ambassador and Maestro Charles AZNAVOUR personally awarded The Charles Aznavour Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Fostering Europe-Armenian Friendship to Baroness Caroline COX. The prize

The newly appointed Ambassador of the Netherlands presented his credentials to the President
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-26 15:14:15

ՆԱԽԱԳԱՀԻՆ ՀԱՎԱՏԱՐՄԱԳՐԵՐՆ Է ՀԱՆՁՆԵԼ ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆՈՒՄ ՆԻԴԵՐԼԱՆԴՆԵՐԻ ՆՈՐԱՆՇԱՆԱԿ ԴԵՍՊԱՆԸ 26.11.2013 800x598px - 575 Կբ 800x501px - 409 Կբ         Today, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Netherlands Hans Horbach (residence in Tbilisi)

OSCE encourages police reform at high-level conference in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-26 14:07:41

  YEREVAN, 26 November 2013 – Police reforms, police accountability and transparency, education and trust are among the topics of discussion at an OSCE-supported international conference starting today in Yerevan.   The

On 23 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan arrived in Los Angeles with a working visit
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-25 12:57:13

On 23 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan arrived in Los Angeles with a working visit. On 24 November the President partook in the "Telethon - 2013" Gala dinner party

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-21 18:18:56

On November 21, 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

Youth Regional Debating Contest
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-21 17:00:22

21 November, 2013 YEREVAN - Heifer Armenia with the support of the European Union organized youth regional contest on Debating in Yerevan, on 20 November 2013. Young people from

Public voting for “ArmNet Awards 2013”Panarmenianwebcontesthas started
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-21 16:54:35

On the 20th of November, 12:00,thepublic votinghas startedto define the winner in “People’s choice” nomination of "ArmNet Awards2013"Panarmenianwebsites and mobile applicationscontest that will last until the 30th of November,

The perspectives of the education in the sphere of engineering in the schools of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-21 13:42:46

The Yerevan Expo center of the Yerevan Research Institute for Mathematical Machines hosted a conference on “The Perspectives of Education in the Sphere of Engineering in the Schools of

Commentary of the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the November 19 Meeting of the Presidents of Armenian and Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-20 14:32:45

The resumption of high level meetings between the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan after a long break is important from the perspective of the intensification of the peaceful settlement

HAYK KOTANJIAN: ON THE STRATEGIC GUIDELINES OF THE INTEGRATIONAL COMPLEMENTARITY – ON THE EVE OF THE PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN’S VISIT TO ARMENIA AND IN THE RUN-UP TO THE SUMMITS IN VIENNA AND VILNIUS
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-20 11:33:16

On November 18, 2013, at the Academic Council Hall of MGIMO University in Moscow under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of

On the initiative of the Counterpart International Orange employees held training courses for public sector employees
  • Social
  • 2013-11-20 11:27:30

  On the initiative of Counterpart International, Customer Service in Public Sector training courses, organized by Orange Armenia specialists, were held in Yerevan and Kapan in October and November for

“Ayb” high school and Dilijan International School sign a memorandum of understanding
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-19 17:27:22

“Ayb Learning Hub” (“Ayb” high school) and Dilijan International School (UWC Dilijan) signed a memorandum of understanding in Yerevan today.    The ceremony of signing was held in “Ayb” high school.   The

Meeting between the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliev commenced in Vienna
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-19 14:54:27

The meeting between the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliev has commenced in Vienna. The meeting is conducted with the participation of the Co-Chairs

Harut Sassounian. Playing Partisan Politics with Artsakh Damages Armenian Interests
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-11-19 13:29:51

Since every Armenian around the world passionately upholds the interests of Artsakh (Karabagh), many wonder why the Government of Armenia has not officially recognized its independence from Azerbaijan.   Armenia’s leaders

New computer rooms and gyms opened in the South regions of Armenia with the support of Orange Foundation
  • Social
  • 2013-11-19 13:01:58

Orange continues the realization of its projects aimed at the community development and technological evolution of the regions of Armenia. This week a number of projects were realized in

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN HAD A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION WITH THE US SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-19 12:49:06

  800x600px - 121 Кб In the evening of November 18, President Serzh Sargsyan had a telephone conversation with the US Secretary of State John Kerry. The call was initiated by the

President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working visit to Austria
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-18 18:19:16

Tonight, President Serzh Sargsyan will leave on a working visit to the Republic of Austria. On November 19, in Vienna there will take place a meeting between President Serzh

Bako Sahakyan received Laurent Corbaz, the ICRC's head of operations for Eastern Europe and Central Asia and head of the ICRC mission in Stepanakert Nicolas Fleury
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-18 16:24:33

On 18 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Laurent Corbaz, the ICRC's head of operations for Eastern Europe and Central Asia and head of the ICRC mission in

Նախագահ Բակո Սահակյանը ստորագրել է մի շարք օրենքներում լրացում եւ փոփոխություններ կատարելու մասին օրենքներ
  • Social
  • 2013-11-15 18:20:52

On 15 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed laws “On making amendments and supplements to the NKR laws “On Trade and Services”, on making an amendment and supplements

President Serzh Sargsyan visited military units dislocated in the central and southern parts of Artsakh
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-15 12:53:08

800x616px - 247 Կբ 800x532px - 189 Կբ 800x532px - 190 Կբ 800x538px - 173 Կբ 800x609px - 193 Կբ     In the framework of his working visit to Artsakh, President Serzh Sargsyan on November 14 together with the President

“MTS Connect MF 710” USB modem with up to 21.6 Mbps download speed
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-14 18:28:50

VivaCell-MTS is glad to present the new “MTS Connect MF 710” - a USB modem supporting HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GSM technologies, which lets use wireless mobile Internet from a personal computer.   The maximum

Dr. Tsugio Makimoto gave a press conference and met with business IT community representatives at VivaCell-MTS Headquarters
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-14 15:40:14

VivaCell-MTS undertakes the sponsorship of the Global IT Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia for Outstanding Contribution to Global Information Technology for the fourth time Today retired

President Serzh Sargsyan continues his visit to NKR
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-14 13:05:50

800x532px - 112 Կբ 800x532px - 110 Կբ 800x532px - 127 Կբ 800x532px - 152 Կբ 800x532px - 165 Կբ   ևս 16 լուսանկար On the second day of his working visit to the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, President Serzh Sargsyan

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the “Bridge of Love” – a new Armenian musical
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-13 16:45:55

The Company provided 200 million drams for the implementation of the project The “Bridge of Love” is an attempt to develop the genre of the musical, this special type of

New Stamp Dedicated to Gyumri
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-12 14:04:32

A new stamp was cancelled and put into circulation on November 11th in Gyumri city, at the Dramatic Theater after Vardan Achemyan. The issue is dedicated to the declaration

PANEL SESSION OF THE RESEARCH COUNCIL OF “NORAVANK” FOUNDATION
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-11 19:12:15

    On November 7, 2013 the panel session of the research council of “Noravank” Foundation was held. The issues of admitting new members to the research council and presentation of

OSCE promotes investments in Syunik province of Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2013-11-11 18:34:43

KAPAN, Syunik province of Armenia, 11 November 2013 – Examining investment prospects for a remote Syunik region of Armenia is the main objective of a three-day forum organized by

Bigger packages of high speed Internet from VivaCell-MTS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-11 18:15:43

Now the subscribers of the VivaCell-MTS’ “MTS Connect” unlimited tariff plans will get bigger packages of high speed Internet per monthly for the same monthly fee.   High speed Internet packages

Harut Sassounian. Land of the Rising Sun: Fertile Ground for Armenians
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-11-11 17:39:59

I visited the amazing land of Japan for the first time last month.   The minute I set foot on Tokyo’s Narita Airport, it felt like entering a surreal country --

President Serzh Sargsyan received the Secretary General of CSTO Nikolay Bordyuzha
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-11 17:30:09

President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolay Bordyuzha who has arrived to Armenia on a working visit.   At the meeting, the

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Yerevan city administration headed by mayor Taron Margaryan
  • Social
  • 2013-11-11 14:53:10

On 11 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Yerevan city administration headed by mayor Taron Margaryan. A number of issues related to cooperation between the capitals

Orange supports community development projects in two villages of Gegharkunik region
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-11 14:26:05

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

President received the world famous conductor and violinist Vladimir Spivakov
  • Culture
  • 2013-11-11 14:05:32

  800x527px - 167 Կբ 800x532px - 182 Կբ 800x439px - 168 Կբ         President Serzh Sargsyan received today the world famous conductor and violin player, artistic director and chief conductor of Russia’s National Philharmonic Orchestra Vladimir

Unauthorized and illegal repeaters creating interference with VivaCell-MTS’ frequencies removed
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-08 17:10:52

VivaCell-MTS informs that the operation of unauthorized and illegal repeaters resulting in interference with the frequencies allocated to the Company, and therefore, causing problems with the quality of mobile

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Advocates’ Chamber of the Republic of Armenia headed by chairman of the structure Ara Zohrabyan
  • Social
  • 2013-11-08 12:41:19

On 8 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Advocates’ Chamber of the Republic of Armenia headed by chairman of the structure Ara Zohrabyan. Issues related to

OSCE promotes co-operation between young people and the police in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-07 14:32:23

SOLAK, Armenia, 7 November 2013 – Schoolchildren from Solak village are learning about the work of the police at a two-day OSCE-supported event launched today in Kotayq region. Thirty high

Neonatal care equipment provided to Sisian Maternity House
  • Economy
  • 2013-11-06 17:58:20

In total, VivaCell-MTS allocated 465 million drams for the implementation of long-term program in neonatal care VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and Director of BirthLink Kathy Mellor visited the maternity

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding the "Gratitude"
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-06 16:23:17

On 6 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding the "Gratitude" medal to American philanthropist of Armenian origin Varuzhan Kyoureghyan for a number of humanitarian programs carried

President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the session of the Nuclear Energy Safety Council
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-06 14:36:02

800x532px - 161 Կբ 800x512px - 132 Կբ 800x532px - 181 Կբ 800x628px - 142 Կբ 800x489px - 154 Կբ         Today, at the Government Reception House, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Chairman of the RA Presidential Nuclear Energy

The EU Advisory Group releases updated Needs Assessment Report
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-06 13:50:56

The EU Advisory Group held its fourteenth regular Board Meeting on 06 November 2013. The meeting was co-chaired by the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2013 winter draft and demobilization
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-06 13:16:14

On 6 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2013 winter draft and demobilization. According to the decree within the period of December 2013 - January

After RUEA CONFERENCE ,,Inclusion of people with disabilities in labor market’’ in October 31, 2013
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-05 16:45:31

Special discussion in Noyan Tapan Press Club   After RUEA CONFERENCE ,,Inclusion of people with disabilities in labor market’’ in October 31, 2013   ISSUES   1. Legislative improvements concerning persons with disabilities (PWD) which

Owing to the cooperation of VivaCell-MTS and BirthLink, the specialists were presented with a new method of respiratory therapy
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-04 17:35:20

Joint workshop for the neonatology specialists on the use of neonatal care equipment and devices  Neonatal intensive care equipment worth of about AMD 50 million provided to 9 health care

AS GREENLAND SEEKS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, IS URANIUM THE WAY?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-11-04 16:38:47

by Sidsel Overgaard    Karen Hanghoj, a scientist with Denmark's Geological Survey, points to the southern tip of Greenland on a colorful map hanging in her office. "What you can see here

“My Orange” mobile application to help customers to manage their account and access to entertainment services
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-11-04 15:24:08

Today Orange launched “My Orange” application – an innovative mobile application for Android and iOS platforms, the first one in the Armenian telecommunication industry. The application will be available

Armenia and Artsakh will be represented at World Travel Market 2013
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-04 14:11:06

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with 10 Armenian travel agencies, will represent Armenia at World Travel Market annual exhibition, which will take place in London, UK from

“Wings of Tatev” joined International Organization for Transportation by Rope
  • Economy
  • 2013-11-04 14:09:37

“Wings of Tatev” aerial tramway joined International Organization for Transportation by Rope (OITAF). The decision was made at the session of the managing board of OITAF in Bolzano.   OITAF membership

Edward Nalbandian visited Berlin
  • Politics
  • 2013-11-02 16:42:43

On October 31 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian paid a working visit to Berlin. During the visit Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with his German counterpart Guido Westerwelle, the Minister of

Harut Sassounian. Turkey Returned Some Church Effects After the Genocide: We Demand the Rest
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-11-02 14:15:01

  This is the amazing tale of the Turkish government handing over to Istanbul’s Armenian Patriarchate in the 1920’s some of the church effects looted during the Genocide.  According to attorney

Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the newly built basic school in the village of Hovsepavan in the Askeran regio
  • Press release
  • 2013-11-02 13:44:44

On 2 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the newly built basic school in the village of Hovsepavan in the Askeran region. President

CRONIMET Charity Foundation Assistance Program to the Kayan-avan Pre-school completed
  • Social
  • 2013-11-01 15:40:58

Located at the very border of the Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kayan-avan of the Tavoush region is a tiny village with 306 people living there. Yet, the Kayan-Avan secondary school

“MTS Connect E1820” USB modem at a new price
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-31 17:07:15

VivaCell-MTS informs that now the “MTS Connect E1820” USB modem is available at a more affordable price – AMD 40 000 instead of the AMD 57 900 before.   And in

President Serzh Sargsyan received parliamentary delegation from India
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-31 13:27:41

President Serzh Sargsyan received today a Good Will parliamentary delegation from India, headed by the Parliamentary Affairs Minister of State Paban Singh Ghatowar.   Serzh Sargsyan welcomed the parliamentary delegation to

OSCE discusses police reform, fight against corruption in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-31 11:12:50

YEREVAN, 31 October 2013 – Police reforms, fight against corruption and building integrity and accountability in policing are the topics of a discussion organized in Yerevan today.   The aim of