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Top specialists of the Mariinsky Theater tech team videotape and record Beethoven symphonies performed by the ANPO
  • Culture
  • 2021-01-25 12:20:10

    The top specialists of the Russian Mariinsky Theater technical staff, one of the largest cultural institutions in the world videotape and record Beethoven symphonies performed by the Armenian National

IDBank is placing the first USD bonds of 2021 through a public offer
  • Economy
  • 2021-01-22 11:40:12

  On January 22 of this year, IDBank will issue bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2CER7. The total volume of the nominal coupon bonds of the first issue of 2021 is

Harut Sassounian. Armenia’s Defeated Leader Is Unable To Resolve Problems from the Lost War
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2021-01-20 11:30:17

There are three reasons why Armenia is in such a state of chaos and confusion:   The first reason is that Armenia, as the defeated side in the war, has very

UАTE announced launching "Armath Airborne" UAV educational labs
  • Press release
  • 2021-01-19 15:30:57

            The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) held a press conference today to announce  UATE’s upcoming projects, in particular the expected expansion of the Armath

Noubar Afeyan: "If we do not create a collective future together, it will be too late years later"
  • Press release
  • 2021-01-13 13:50:00

On January 8, Dr Noubar Afeyan, Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering and Moderna Therapeutics, Co-author of “At the Crossroads” and Co-Founder of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative spoke about the

Harut Sassounian. Trump Could be the First US President To Be Impeached Twice
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2021-01-13 11:47:53

When planning to write this column, there were two key points I wanted to highlight. The first was that Trump had a couple of weeks left in his presidency

Turkish Generals Led War on Artsakh: This was a Turkish, not Azeri, Victory.Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2021-01-04 10:39:40

Exiled Turkish journalist Cevheri Guven disclosed in a video report the names and activities of three Turkish Generals who had a decisive role in leading Azerbaijan’s war on Artsakh,

New Year’s Care Packages for Displaced Families from Artsakh
  • Social
  • 2020-12-29 20:12:48

    Approximately 700 families displaced from Artsakh currently reside in more than 40 communities in Gegharkunik region.    Ahead of the New Year, the Hayastan All Armenian Fund has provided food and

EU Supported IRIS Business Incubator's Investmentsin2020
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-29 20:06:26

  EU supported IRIS Business Incubator (BI) is delightedto announce the total amount of investments with loans and grants disbursed in 2020 to its residents.  Thanks to the 1stincubation cycle, IRIS

UCOM OFFERS ONLINE CREDIT SALES
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-24 11:50:56

For several days now, it has been possible to buy the smartphone or gadget of choice in credit from the Ucom online shop, through taking an online loan without

IDBank joins World Vision’s Secret Santa Campaign
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-24 11:44:17

    IDBank employees and those who wish have the opportunity to become ‘Secret Santa’ for the children arriving into Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh.    Starting from today, envelopes can be found in all

IDBank joins World Vision’s Secret Santa Campaign
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-23 15:30:01

    IDBank employees and those who wish have an opportunity to become a “Secret Santa” for the children who moved to Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh.   Starting from today, envelopes can be found

Ensure your financial and information security
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-22 18:15:56

    Dear clients, Fraud cases have become frequent recently. Unknown people enter people’s apartments by presenting themselves as charitable organization workers, take their mobile telephone, fill in all the necessary details,

Seven new postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Insurance Foundation for Servicemen”
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-22 14:55:03

On December 22nd, 2020, seven postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Insurance Foundation for Servicemen” have been cancelled and put into circulation.    The postage stamps with nominal values of 120,

Aurora Doubles Artsakh Aid Program. $400,000 to Support 46 Local and International Humanitarian Projects
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-21 12:55:20

  December 21, 2020 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative doubled its humanitarian aid program for Artsakh, adding numerous local and international projects to the list in phase

Faster internet և 191 TV channel to all UCOM landline subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-18 14:41:02

Until January 31, 2021 the subscribers of Ucom fixed services will benefit from faster internet and get the opportunity to watch the maximum number of TV channels. All subscribers

Harut Sassounian. Previously, Aliyev Had Called Turkey’sLeaders “Liar, Cheat and Betrayer”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-12-16 11:50:36

 Last week, when Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev held a victory parade in Baku, he expressed his appreciation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who attended the ceremonies. Tens of

The 15th Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad highlights Armenia as a center of Excellence in Microelectronics Education
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-14 14:27:07

    The Olympiad this year attracted 370 Contestants from 10 countries, including 44 from Armenia   The Organizational Committee of the Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia announced the winners of the

A new home built and a beginning of a new life in Syunik region
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-11 15:15:46

    A concrete floor, a half-built building without utilities, and the hardships of raising two small children in a damp and small room… This is how the Harutyunyans from Syunik

COAF Moves Mountains with over $ 4.5 Million Raised for Rural Armenia and Displaced People from Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-11 14:46:49

    LOS ANGELES--Children of Armenia Fund’s (COAF) televised/virtual benefit “Moving Mountains” was held on December 5 this year in place of the organization's annual holiday gala in New York City.

New “Corporate 15 000” package by Viva-MTS for corporate subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-10 13:33:19

    Viva-MTS introduces “Corporate 15 000”, a new package designed for corporate subscribers. By subscribing to this package for just AMD 15 000 per month the subscriber gets: Internet On-net airtime Airtime

Harut Sassounian. Ceasefire or Capitulation? Artsakh Agreement Should be Amended
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-12-09 16:43:24

The “Statement” issued jointly by the Prime Minister of Armenia, and the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia on Nov. 9, 2020 was described by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as

Aurora Community Program Launched Globally
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-09 11:38:13

  New project to provide modern-day heroes with a much-needed support system   December 9, 2020 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has launched its new program, the Aurora Community,

One new postage stamp dedicated to 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 18:53:44

On December 8th, 2020, a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Laureates of “Aurora” Prize. Mirza Dinnayi” has been cancelled and put into circulation.   The postage stamp

«On errors, omissions and unacceptable wordings contained in the Resolution of the European Parliament «On a Political Solution to the Armenian Question» of June 18, 1987»
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 17:43:06

  By this Statement, the Republic of Western Armenia (State of Armenia) addresses the European Parliament with a proposal.    Whereas the fact that:    - the title of the Resolution of the European

  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 15:00:52

Ara Ayvazyan visited the monastic complex of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Moscow
  • Social
  • 2020-12-07 12:45:00

The delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ara Aivazian visited the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral Complex in Moscow. The Minister laid a wreath

2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi Arrives in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-07 12:10:19

 The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is happy to announce that Yazidi activist Mirza Dinnayi, 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate and Co-Founder and Director of Luftbrücke Irak (Air Bridge Iraq), has arrived

Aurora to Coordinate Volunteers Helping Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-03 11:55:32

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is happy to announce that it continues helping the people of Artsakh and that the program is currently entering a new phase, during which Aurora’s

Ceasefire or Capitulation? Artsakh Agreement Should be Amended. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-12-02 14:06:24

The “Statement” issued jointly by the Prime Minister of Armenia, and the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia on Nov. 9, 2020 was described by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as

The construction process of the project launched at the beginning of the year remains in the center of attention of partners
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-02 13:25:12

    In 2020, Viva-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia, implementing housing projects in different regions of RA, are challenged to overcome problems. Due to the pandemic in spring,

The winners are announced for the development of recreational infrastructure for the Friendship Park competition in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-02 12:28:42

      The Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation presented the winners of the Open International Competition for Recreational Infrastructure Elements Design in Gyumri Friendship Park. Based on the results

Harut Sassounian. Putin: Armenia Not Recognizing Artsakh was ‘a Significant Factor’
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-11-25 12:00:16

Pres. Vladimir Putin of Russia made several important comments in his response to journalists on Nov. 17, 2020, regarding the recent Artsakh War ceasefire that he brokered between Armenia

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Arbitral Award by the 28th President of the United States Woodrow Wilson
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-23 16:15:28

    Foreword:   The Azerbaijani-Turkish aggression and war crime against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Armenia and the Armenian people on September 27, 2020, using international terrorist groups and Israeli-Turkish UAVs, once again proved that

Harut Sassounian. ‘Statement’ on Artsakh War by Armenia,Azerbaijan & Russia Should be Rejected
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-11-18 18:15:31

  The leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia signed an agreement, calling it a “Statement,” on November 9, 2020 to stop the 45-day war in Artsakh and return to Azerbaijan

Harut Sassounian. Pres. Trump Loses Reelection; Our Four-Year Nightmare is Over
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-11-11 11:25:03

After months of acrimonious debate and nasty disputes, the election is finally over. Trump supporters were 100% sure that he will be reelected. I advised everyone not to be

«Ոսկե ծիրան»-ը գերմանական ֆիլմերի հատուկ ծրագիր կիրականացնի՝ նվիրված վերամիավորման 30-ամյակին
  • Culture
  • 2020-11-06 12:00:38

The Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival is privileged to be traditionally supported by Goethe Institute and Goethe Zentrum Yerevan. A lot of festival initiatives were made possible through

Armenia and Artsakh are at war with terrorism
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-05 15:50:00

  Turkish armed forces, as well as thousands of fighters from terrorist groups brought from Libya and Syria are fighting on the Azerbaijani side. The Azerbaijani army uses banned cluster

Harut Sassounian. Putin Finally Reveals His Solution to the Artsakh Conflict
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-11-04 18:00:27

After Russian President Vladimir Putin attempted and failed to establish a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenians around the world have been wondering why is he so reluctant to

I recognize Artsakh!
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-03 17:20:58

    “We are Artsakh. We exist. Our existence is an undeniable fact, just like your own.    We have an ancient tradition. During baptism, a person receives a name and a small

CBN News Witnesses War Crimes: Azeri Missiles Target Hospital and Homes as Armenians Face Another 'Existential Threat'
  • Politics
  • 2020-10-29 16:10:45

REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH - A long-simmering conflict between two former Soviet countries has flared in recent weeks.    Armenia and Azerbaijan are fighting over the Nagorno-Karabach region. Both sides claim ownership

Harut Sassounian. Azeri Soldiers Wearing Armenian Uniforms May Be Shot by Their Own Troops
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-28 18:05:26

The U.S. Department of State announced on Oct.25, 2020 with great fanfare the third attempted ceasefire in the Artsakh war in as many weeks. The first two ceasefires were

Important decisions on the important moment: IDBank offers a new accessible option for transfers from Russia to Armenia
  • 2020-10-27 13:35:36

    IDBank together with “Universal payment technologies” (“UPT” LLC) announces the launch of IDpay initiative.   IDpay is a mobile application which allows to attach cards of any Russian bank of VISA,

Harut Sassounian. I am Voting for Biden…To End the Trump Nightmare
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-21 16:10:50

Along with the rest of the world and tens of millions of Americans I am hoping that the nightmare called Trump will be over on November 3. Fortunately, Trump just

The broadcast brought together the global Aurora community in outstanding show of solidarity
  • Press release
  • 2020-10-20 16:37:31

On October 19, 2020 at 7 pm local time the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative’s event of the year, honoring the Aurora Humanitarians and the Initiative’s 5th anniversary, took place in

Azerbaijan Doesn’t Retrieve Its War Dead;Continues Shelling Civilians in Artsakh. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-19 18:49:46

Azerbaijan and Turkey kept insisting that they will not accept a ceasefire until the Armenian armed forces vacate Artsakh. In other words, they want to reoccupy Artsakh and eliminate

Two days ago, the Azerbaijani military beheaded an Armenian soldier. RA Ombudsman
  • Human Rights
  • 2020-10-19 11:18:04

  Today, the Human Rights Defender received an alarming call certifying that Azerbaijani military forces beheaded an Armenian soldier several days ago.   The initiated proceedings have revealed the following data: On 16

Azerbaijan Doesn’t Retrieve Its War Dead;Continues Shelling Civilians in Artsakh. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-14 12:19:34

Azerbaijan and Turkey kept insisting that they will not accept a ceasefire until the Armenian armed forces vacate Artsakh. In other words, they want to reoccupy Artsakh and eliminate

Harut Sassounian. Analysis of the Key Participants In the Artsakh War
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-07 14:44:40

        At the time of writing this analysis, on Oct. 5, 2020, the war between Armenia and Artsakh on one side, and Azerbaijan, Turkey and Islamist mercenaries on the other,

19 civilians killed, 80 wounded, over 2700 property and infrastructure damaged in Artsakh from Azerbaijani war crimes
  • Social
  • 2020-10-05 18:00:57

  Within the framework of the fact-finding mission, launched by the Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh, a thorough research and analysis of the cases

Harut Sassounian. Armenians Should Unite Against Turkey’sAnd Azerbaijan’s Joint Attack on Artsakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-05 10:50:22

A massive attack was launched against Artsakh by Azerbaijan with the direct participation of Turkey and Islamic Jihadist mercenaries in the early hours of Sept. 27, 2020.   The Azeri/Turkish side

The adversary continues to use prohibited weapons against peaceful civilian areas including the capital Stepanakert.
  • Politics
  • 2020-10-04 13:06:11

    The Artsakh Defense Army is already delivering crushing blows to the most important military facilities located deep inside Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan bears responsibility for escalating tensions into open

The Armenian side destroyed the Ganja military airport.
  • Politics
  • 2020-10-04 12:53:48

 It should be reminded that the military planes of this airport carried out aggression not only in Artsakh but also in Armenia. The Ministry of Defense of Armenia officially announces

Statement by the Foreign Ministry of Armenia on the recent developments on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone
  • Politics
  • 2020-10-04 11:51:32

  Azerbaijan, together with Turkey, and with massive involvement of foreign mercenaries transferred from the Middle East, continues large-scale military hostilities against the Republic of Artsakh. The cities of Stepanakert and

Statement of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Co-Founders and Chairs on the Azerbaijani aggression against Nagorno-Karabakh
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-30 19:36:43

    We are deeply alarmed and saddened by the large-scale armed attack unleashed against Artsakh and the outburst of armed conflict in the region. This adventurism of Azerbaijan carried out

Armenians Should Unite Against Turkey’s And Azerbaijan’s Joint Attack on Artsakh. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-09-30 09:56:01

A massive attack was launched against Artsakh by Azerbaijan with the direct participation of Turkey and Islamic Jihadist mercenaries in the early hours of Sept. 27, 2020.   The Azeri/Turkish side

Armenia Startup Academy’s Traction Programme will showcase its 9 startup-graduates in a Digital Demo Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-26 10:55:43

  The European Union and Viva-MTS supported the implementation of Armenia Startup Academy Traction Programme Batch 1   On September 30 at 8PM EVN time, Armenia Startup Academy is going to hold

Aurora to Kick off a Global Series of Events on October 19 in New York City
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-24 12:58:47

  The “Gratitude in Action” Series will honor the unsung heroes and help the Initiative raise funds to increase its impact and reach   September 24, 2020 – Yerevan, Armenia – The

The President of Turkmenistan called for the comprehensive strengthening of international cooperation in the field of health during a speech at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly ООН
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-23 14:51:33

  On September 22, 2020, the high-level week of the 75th anniversary session of the United Nations General Assembly began, during which video speeches of the heads of states and

Viva-MTS has increased its social investment for housing
  • Organizations
  • 2020-09-23 14:35:58

    The number of families included in the housing project has increased. Viva-MTS, hand in hand with the “Fuller Center for Housing Armenia”, has increased its investment to a possible

ARMENIA International Music Festival to be held in Yerevan
  • Culture
  • 2020-09-23 12:05:54

    The ARMENIA International Music Festival is about to be held in Yerevan on 24 to 28 September, 2020. Lovers of classical music will enjoy 5 concerts throughout the festival

Harut Sassounian. Pro-Trump Black American Group’s Controversial Link to Turkey (Final Part)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-09-23 11:45:01

    Last week, I published part 1 of my article describing the efforts of a Black American group’s plans to lobby for Trump’s reelection with the financial support of wealthy

In Cooperation with Galaxy Group of Companies, Newmag publishes Yuval Noah Harari’s second book in Armenian
  • New Books
  • 2020-09-18 14:50:27

    The international bestseller, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, has been translated into Armenian. The book by the world-famous scientist is presented to the Armenian readership by Newmag Publishing

For the first time in Armenia and South Caucasus region: Viva-MTS partners with Microsoft to launch the world-leading Azure Stack cloud platform
  • Organizations
  • 2020-09-18 10:50:15

  Viva-MTS, the leading telecommunications operator in Armenia pre-launches the Azure Stack cloud platform. This is not only the first introduction of the cloud platform in Armenia but also the

Moody’s has upgraded the rating of IDBank: outlook changed to stable
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-17 15:55:15

      Moody’s international rating agency has upgraded IDBank’s long-term foreign and local currency deposit ratings to B2 from B3; outlook changed to stable.   The agency has also adjusted the long-term counterparty

Հարութ Սասունյան. Եվրոպական դատարանի նախագահը ստանում է Ստամբուլի համալսարանի պատվավոր դոկտորի կոչում
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-09-17 14:10:42

  Robert Spano, President of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), visited Turkey last week at the invitation of the Turkish Justice Minister. Spano also met with Pres. Erdogan

Another village in Syunik has been illuminated. A post-Soviet times problem has been solved
  • Organizations
  • 2020-09-16 18:54:27

    No stumbling anymore in the darkness of the night in Vaghatin village: Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) here too, have tackled

International media forum dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan and the election of our country as Vice-Chairman of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly was held in Ashgabat
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-16 18:24:09

  On September 16, 2020, International media forum dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan and the election of our country as Vice-Chairman of the upcoming

Harut Sassounian. Pro-Trump Black American Group’s Controversial Link to Turkey(Part I)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-09-16 09:40:46

The Salon.com website published on September 4 and 5, 2020, a lengthy two-part expose of a Black American group that tried to raise funds from Turkish businesses in support

Young Aurora 2020: The Three Finalists
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-15 14:40:50

  We are delighted to announce that Project Teams from UWC East Africa in Tanzania, UWC Mahindra College in India and UWC South East Asia in Singapore have been selected

The Czech NGO Arnika and the Armenian non-profit organizations CCMS and EcoLur, together with activists, continue to investigate the impact of chemical pollution by mining waste from the Akhtala plant on the health of local residents
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-14 14:11:41

    PRAGUE / METS AYRUM – What effect does ore-mining have on the human body and how much does it burden it? To answer these and other questions, a team

Raffi Kassardjian is the new CEO of UATE
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-11 11:47:00

    On September 8, 2020, a meeting of the Board of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises was held, the agenda of which was the election of a new CEO

arut Sassounian. President of European Court Receives Honorary Doctorate from Istanbul Univ
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-09-10 13:32:58

Robert Spano, President of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), visited Turkey last week at the invitation of the Turkish Justice Minister. Spano also met with Pres. Erdogan

Aurora to Support the Reprint of “Ravished Armenia”
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-10 12:57:59

  A grant from Aurora will help the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute to republish Aurora Mardiganian’s book with additional notes    The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is glad to announce that it will support

«SEVRES-2020». On the possibility of ratifying the Peace Treaty of Sevres in 1920 and the need to convene a peace conference
  • Press release
  • 2020-09-05 11:33:30

On the results of the International Scientific and Diplomatic Conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Sevres Peace Treaty   From 10 to 11 August 2020, in the suburb of

Ucom Offers “Oodles of Internet” to Its Mobile Voice Service Customers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2020-08-28 14:37:11

The new subscribers of Ucom voice services will get twice more gigabytes than intended by their chosen tariff plan within 24 months in a row, by joining any of

The United States Provides Additional Assistance to Armenia to Respond to COVID-19
  • Social
  • 2020-08-24 11:08:55

The United States Government has committed an additional $1.43 million through the U.S. State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to address the impact of COVID-19 in

A New Opportunity for Startups in the Diaspora and Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-21 15:44:22

    The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, GIZ Global Legal Program and Impact Hub Yerevan have jointly launched a brand new international

TVET Institutions in Shirak Region Receive Professional Assistance within EU funded project
  • Social
  • 2020-08-21 15:25:08

    People in Need international NGO with the support of the European Union implements a project aimed at supporting socio-economic development in Shirak region by improving the synergy between Technical

Harut Sassounian. Cautiously Optimistic about Success of Biden/Harris in Presidential Elections
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-08-20 14:34:42

    On November 3, 2020, the American public, including Armenian-Americans, will vote for the next President of the United States. As to whom should we elect on Nov. 3 to be

Recharging Viva-MTS account balance is now available from a Russian mobile number
  • Organizations
  • 2020-08-19 15:45:01

    Viva-MTS is glad to inform that now the subscribers of the Russian mobile operators “MTS”, “MegaFon”, “Beeline”, and “Tele2” can easily recharge the account balance of their Viva-MTS subscriber

Annecy IAFF, ReAnimania and Saqanima Georgian Animators Association announces a call for Animated Film Project Pitching training
  • Culture
  • 2020-08-19 15:15:56

ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan is joining the 6th Animation Film Project Development/Pitching training organized by Annecy International Animated Film Festival and Saqanima Georgian

Water problem in Mozrov village resolved
  • Social
  • 2020-08-18 16:20:34

    Infrastructure development in remote communities is one of the project priorities for both Viva-MTS and FPWC. Within the framework of the "Eco Village Network" initiative, respective measures have been

Ucom Paid AMD 6,875,000 and $ 93,750 as Coupons of USD and AMD Bonds
  • Organizations
  • 2020-08-17 17:46:04

On August 17, 2020 Ucom paid AMD 6,875,000 and USD 93,750 as the coupons of Ucom corporate bonds. These bonds are the first ones by Ucom, issued within the

Armath Engineering Labs Export Website Now Available
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-14 13:00:19

    In recent days, a website has been published containing all the export information of Armath Engineering Laboratories. UATE is in talks with public and private organizations in a number

Viva-MTS: “Recharge+”: now for up to AMD 2000
  • Organizations
  • 2020-08-13 18:06:48

    Viva-MTS informs that from now on, within the “Recharge+” service one can continue using Viva-MTS services for up to AMD 2000 instead of AMD 1500 before.   By the way, the

Ucom’s Employee Awarded the Medal “For Cooperation” of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2020-08-13 12:10:43

Recently, an employee of Ucom N. Harutyunyan was awarded the medal “For Coopeartion” of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia, making Ucom the first corporate entity to

Harut Sassounian. Diaspora Commissioner Welcomes Non-Armenian Migrants to Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-08-12 16:53:04

On the top of all the other disputes among Armenians, a new controversy was added last week by Zareh Sinanyan, the Armenian Republic’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs.   A few

The community continues to be in control of the situation at Amulsar
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-12 13:44:38

    Currently, the company which planned mining Amulsar is trying to create a false image of controlling the situation at the site.  However, we clearly state that during the past few

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Pledges $200,000 for Beirut Disaster Relief—and Calls on the Global Armenian Community to Help
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-11 09:57:22

The Co-Founders of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Noubar Afeyan, Vartan Gregorian and Ruben Vardanyan, and the Chair of the Aurora Prize Selection Committee Lord Ara Darzi have announced that

Harut Sassounian. Political Victory over Azerbaijan Is as Important as the Military Victory
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-08-11 09:50:45

  While Armenians around the world have been justifiably focusing on the successes of the Armenian military over Azerbaijan during the three-day attack last month, the political victory is just

The Armenian Delegation Met with Leaders of the Lebanese-Armenian Evangelical Church
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-10 16:00:55

    During the trip to provide humanitarian assistance to Lebanon and visit the community, members of the Armenian delegation met with the President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical

The Armenian Delegation Met with the Catholicos-Patriarch of the House of Cilicia
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-10 13:07:14

    On October 9, the Armenian delegation to Lebanon met with His Beatitude Gregory Peter XX Ghabroyan Catholicos-Patriarch of Cilicia of Armenian Catholics. RA Ambassador to Lebanon Vahagn Atabekyan was

Coffeeshop Company Launches ‘Cup of Kindness’ Campaign in Support of COAF
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-10 12:27:30

 Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) is partnering with the popular Yerevan-based cafe chain Coffeeshop Company in support of programs throughout village communities in Armenia. The ongoing campaign, inspired by

Do not pack baggage and carry-on items; the latter will be disinfected at Zvartnots International Airport
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-07 16:59:05

    In order to prevent the possible penetration of coronavirus into the aircraft, baggage and carry-on items of our passengers will be necessarily and safely disinfected as soon as they

The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Assessment of the Lebanese-Armenian Community’s Needs Following the Explosion in Beirut
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-05 18:40:51

    Since early morning, the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, and High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan, have been in direct and constant contact with the Lebanese Armenian community,

Viva-MTS increases the number of service centers
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-05 15:49:36

    Viva-MTS continues investing in the provision of high quality service and maintaining the high level of customer satisfaction. The leading telecommunications operator launched two service centers. One of them

Harut Sassounian. Political Victory over Azerbaijan Is as Important as the Military Victory
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-08-05 15:15:51

While Armenians around the world have been justifiably focusing on the successes of the Armenian military over Azerbaijan during the three-day attack last month, the political victory is just

To the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Cilicia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-08-04 07:40:15

To the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Cilicia   Without going into historical, cultural and civilizational issues, trying to prove that Cilicia is Armenia, let's talk about the

The Construction of a Half-built House Resumed in Aygepar
  • Social
  • 2020-08-03 18:58:02

    Regardless of the conditions caused by the pandemic, Viva-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia are making efforts to ensure the successful implementation of the housing program in different

To the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Cilicia
  • Press release
  • 2020-08-03 16:09:11

    Without going into historical, cultural and civilizational issues, trying to prove that Cilicia is Armenia, let's talk about the legal and political realities around Cilicia. (1) (2)   On October 27,

Ucom to Provide 105 mln AMD for Network Outage
  • Organizations
  • 2020-07-31 16:00:22

    Ucom intends to reimburse a total of 105 million drams to its fixed-line customers for the network outage occurred in July.    The Ucom team believes that it is difficult to

Artak Beglaryan Received the Newly Appointed Head of the ICRC Artsakh Mission
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-31 15:19:50

    On July 30, Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh Artak Beglaryan received the newly appointed head of the Stepanakert Office of the International Committee of the Red

Around 45,000 people from different parts of the world were following the "Music 20" International Festival
  • Culture
  • 2020-07-31 15:13:31

    44,760 music lovers from Armenia, Russia, Germany, Malta, UK and many other countries were following the "Music 20" online international festival, held on July 10 through 28 in Armenia.

COVID-19 Joint Study by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia and PwC Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-23 10:38:39

    As Armenian businesses reopen following the long coronavirus-induced shutdown, finance and business leaders (F&BLs) are coming to terms with a new business environment of lower anticipated revenues and reconfigured

Ucom & Teach For Armenia Partner to Provide Hundreds of Students in Armenia with Internet Access
  • Organizations
  • 2020-07-21 16:08:28

    Teach For Armenia (TFA) is partnering with Ucom to provide internet connectivity to hundreds of students across Armenia. Ucom, the fastest network operator in Armenia and both fixed and

IDBank is issuing its 10th jubilee tranche of bonds
  • 2020-07-21 15:13:05

    On 22nd of June, IDBank will issue bonds at the volume of USD 5 million. The maturity of the issue of bonds is 2 years and 3 months, the

Turkish Scholars Acknowledge The Armenian Genocide on TV Program. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-07-21 10:31:44

I just found a video in which two Turkish scholars are advocating the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Republic of Turkey. The discussion took place in 2015

By Harut Sassounian.Turkish Scholars Acknowledge The Armenian Genocide on TV Program
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-07-16 14:16:04

I just found a video in which two Turkish scholars are advocating the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Republic of Turkey. The discussion took place in 2015

“Moscow-80”. a new storytelling project supported by Galaxy Group of Companies
  • Organizations
  • 2020-07-15 18:50:48

    Mediamax and Galaxy Group of Companies have launched a special project, “Moscow-80”, dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. In the upcoming two weeks, the

WHO-backed medical staff arrived in Armenia from Italy to support Armenian healthcare system
  • Social
  • 2020-07-14 16:25:05

  11 medical workers have arrived in Armenia from Italy to support the Armenian healthcare system within the framework of the humanitarian mission. The medical workers arrived in Armenia within the

US Ambassador's visit to Ayrum community of Tavush region
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-10 15:00:35

Today, July 10, 2020, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne M. Tracy, helped deliver equipment and furniture to the Tavush region as part of a project to strengthen the field

THE EUROPEAN UNION HAS ANNOUNCED CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO SUPPORT GREEN AND ORGANIC AGRIBUSINESSES IN ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-08 14:19:41

    In order to promote sustainable, innovative and market-oriented agribusiness in Armenia, the EU Green Agriculture Initiative in Armenia (EU-GAIA) has announced an open call for applications to support green

On the convening of a world civilization forum at the foot of Mount ARARAT
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-07 16:17:45

  (Message of the Council of 12 of Pan-Armenian Intellectuals to the world nations)   Today our world is standing on the verge of an unprecedented collapse of the existing civilizational system

Plan for Launching Diaspora Armenian Parliament Through HyeID Structure
  • Social
  • 2020-07-06 12:22:50

Glendale, CA – Several years ago a small group of committed Armenians worldwide, began planning the establishment of a democratically-elected Diaspora Armenian Parliament (DAP). The launch of this groundbreaking

“Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari translated into Armenian
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-03 16:43:33

One of the most influential historians and philosophers of the 21st century, Yuval Noah Harari’s book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind has been translated into Armenian. The book

IDBank’s new offer to the Business
  • 2020-07-03 15:29:34

    IDBank offers to move your business to online platform to use the new privileges of Internet-acquiring with profitable conditions and give an opportunity to your customers to avoid contact

United States Helps Armenia Combat Corruption with $1 Million in Assistance
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-03 15:25:03

  On June 23, an online event launched the $1 million, three-year “Technical Assistance to the Audit Chamber of the Republic of Armenia” collaborative activity. The United States Government, through

IRIS Business Incubator, supported by the European Union, hosts SPARK Programme Residents’ Business Plans e-Pitching
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-03 12:43:15

  Yerevan, Armenia - From June 30 to July 2, 2020, the IRIS Business Incubator Foundation, supported by the European Union, through the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to

Harut Sassounian. National Security Adviser Bolton Exposes Trump’s Corrupt dealings with Erdogan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-07-01 15:18:19

John Bolton, Pres. Trump’s former National Security Adviser, published a fascinating book on his work at the White House from April 2018 to September 2019. His revealing book, “The

International competition for the development of Gyumri Friendship Park architectural solutions kicks off in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-07-01 12:58:20

The Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation launches an open international competition for the development of architectural solutions for the recreational infrastructure of Gyumri Friendship Park. Applications are

The semi-built building purchased some 10 years ago to become a home
  • Social
  • 2020-06-30 14:11:26

    Active construction works are underway in Sisian. The homeowners, who have lived in 5 different homes with the last 18 years of their life, are now on the construction

IDBank joins “The power of 1 dram” initiative
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-26 13:14:30

    From now on, IDBank is the strategic partner of the initiative of Idram Company, “The power of 1 dram”. The program is aimed at the development of a number

On the Awarding of Honorary Diplomas to the military personnel of the Defense Forces of Armenians of Western Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-26 10:35:04

In connection with the 75th anniversary of the Victory over fascism in World War II and the heroic battles of May - the liberation of Shushi during the Artsakh

Armenian Patriarch Suggests Opening Greek Church for Christian and Muslim Worship. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-06-25 15:05:49

The recently elected Patriarch of Turkey, Sahak Mashalian, continues his controversial public statements thus antagonizing the Armenian community of Istanbul and Armenians worldwide. A few months ago he made

Target program implemented in borderland village of Voskepar
  • Social
  • 2020-06-24 19:10:28

    It has been eight months now a system of energy-efficient LED lamps have been installed in the borderland village of Voskepar. 40 LED lamps were installed and a whole

The court has satisfied the lawsuit of IDBank against “B.M.L. Arzni” company by invalidating the problematic agreement
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-24 14:15:50

    Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction was examining the case of invalidation of the agreement signed in 2015 between previous “Anelik Bank” and “B.M.L. Arzni” company. The court has satisfied

Harut Sassounian. After 105 Years, the Turkish President Still Planning to Cover up the Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-06-24 12:29:28

The High Advisory Board of the Turkish Presidency met last Tuesday for five hours to discuss how to respond “to groundless and anti-Turkey allegations” regarding the Armenian Genocide of

Armenian Assembly Welcomes Member Testimony in Support of Aid to Artsakh and Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2020-06-24 10:22:56

Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California, Connecticut, Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island provided testimony in support of continued demining aid to Artsakh

The antibody for "Herpes" virus has been discovered, the turn is for "Coronavirus"
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-23 17:05:03

    The pandemic due to COVID-19 was an unprecedented challenge to the current system of civilization and the global scientific community, which has been engaged in the solution of the

The Turkish Translation of «The Lonely Hawk» («Yalniz Sahin») by Samvel Mheryan was republished in Constantinople this year in April
  • New Books
  • 2020-06-22 17:05:54

The historical novel «The Lonely Hawk» (arm. «Մենավոր Բազեն») is the literary description of the events taking place in Khnus province of Western Armenia within the period starting from

The works to replace the dilapidated roof with a new one launched in Khashtarak
  • Social
  • 2020-06-19 17:25:34

    The Gulakyans, living in Khashtarak village of Tavush region, have got rid of the roof which was on the verge of collapse. The family had to feel the consequence

Ucom Offers the Latest Alcatel 1V Smartphone
  • Social
  • 2020-06-18 17:00:53

      Ucom continues offering a wide range of smartphones to all its existing and future customers. In particular, starting today, the latest Alcatel 1V smartphones can be purchased from the

Armenian Patriarch Suggests Opening Greek Church for Christian and Muslim Worship.Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-06-18 11:55:33

The recently elected Patriarch of Turkey, Sahak Mashalian, continues his controversial public statements thus antagonizing the Armenian community of Istanbul and Armenians worldwide. A few months ago he made

The first quarter of the crisis without job cuts. Statement by the Board of Directors of Galaxy Group of Companies
  • Organizations
  • 2020-06-17 14:15:38

      Dear teammates,   Devoted employees of Galaxy Group of Companies,   Today, the global economy is going through a severe test due to the pandemic. The situation is especially devastating for the sales

Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan received secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-15 17:33:09

    On 15 June Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan received secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan. A wide range of issues related to the security

Austria and Armenia together against the pandemic
  • Social
  • 2020-06-15 17:19:02

    Austrian Development Agency is providing support to medical institutions and 180 vulnerable families of Children of Armenia Fund’s (COAF) seven beneficiary villages of the Shirak region. The € 10,000 grant

Electric fences as a solution to human-wildlife issue
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-15 17:14:46

    Cases of bears invading farms have been regularly reported in the Vayots Dzor region in recent years. Many communities had a major loss of harvest due to the issue.

Medical Professionals from Armenia and the Diaspora Consolidate Efforts to Fight Against COVID-19
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-11 18:17:42

    Beginning on April 2nd, the Office of High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, in close collaboration with RA National Institute of Health, the Armenian Medical International Committee, and Armenia Fund,

Turkish Government Wastes $1.5 Million By Paying US Firm for Useless Lobbying. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-06-10 10:38:25

On January 15, 2020, the Turkish government renewed a major contract with the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. lobbying firm of Greenberg Traurig for a total fee of $1,538,000 for one

The line of defense of the Armenian people today passes through the territories where at least one Armenian family lives
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-08 17:15:16

    World War III, continuing from the 1970s-1980s to this day and directed against states and nations, mankind and humanity, has now entered an even more decisive and brutal stage.

The Temporary Shelter to Become a Memory by the End of the year
  • Social
  • 2020-06-08 12:24:11

    For the Hakobyans living in Lernavan village of Lori region, the temporary shelter has become a residence address with indefinite perspectives for descent living conditions. For over 30 years

“The result of dedicated work”. Galaxy Group of Companies has released a motivational video dedicated to its employees
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-08 12:17:20

“Today is a new day to start working with love.” This is how the motivational video published by Galaxy Group of Companies begins, which is addressed to the employees

On the 100th anniversary of the discussion of the mandate of Armenia in the US Senate
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-08 10:50:42

  The need for a so-called mandate arose immediately after the end of the First World War, when the former occupied territories and peoples were separated from Germany and the

The UAE’s Global Efforts in Response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease(COVID-19)
  • Social
  • 2020-06-05 21:56:02

Overview on the UAE Global Efforts: • The UAE is one of the first countries to reach out and extend a hand of help to combat the novel coronavirus

Debit cards of IDBank can be already ordered also by Idram
  • 2020-06-05 16:25:51

    Constantly improving and attaching great importance to the wishes and suggestions of the customers, the digital platform of IDBank and Idram already provides the opportunity to order IDBank's Visa

IDBank and “Armleasing” will cooperate
  • 2020-06-04 13:12:37

IDBank and “Armenian Leasing Company” have signed a cooperation agreement, according to which: 1. IDBank clients will receive specialized leasing services. This means that in addition to the maintenance of

Turkey Attempts to Take Over Armenian Properties in Jerusalem. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-06-03 18:40:59

An article in the Jewish Press of February 13, 2020 exposed the activities of the Turkish Government to take over the Armenian and Christian Quarters of Jerusalem. The article

The nights are lightened at Hamo Sahyan's birthplace
  • Social
  • 2020-06-03 18:12:56

    This year also the installation of energy-efficient system in Armenian regions will continue. Viva-MTS and The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) already confirmed the

5% Discount Available on All Xiaomi Gadgets at Ucom’s Online Shop
  • Organizations
  • 2020-06-02 19:05:06

      Until June 10, all Xiaomi smartphones and other devices can be purchased with a 5% discount at Ucom's online shop.    Those who plan to buy a new smartphone can do

We have no doubt that you will do everything possible to unite all Armenians. An open letter to Samvel Babayan
  • Politics
  • 2020-06-02 11:41:40

To:  Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Artsakh,                                 Mr.  Babayan Samvel

Harut Sassounian.An Incredible Armenian Who Retrieved Armenian Orphans from the Syrian Desert
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-06-02 10:25:32

 Parnag Shishigyan is a heroic Zeytountsi who retrieved hundreds of Armenian orphans from Arab families in the Syrian desert after the Armenian Genocide. His name is not known to

Revival of Dilijan City Park
  • Press release
  • 2020-06-01 13:54:31

 Renovated and modernized City Park will become a beautiful public recreation venue in Dilijan contributing to the city’s touristic attractiveness, creating a new model of social entrepreneurship, involving multi

An Incredible Armenian Who Retrieved Armenian Orphans from the Syrian Desert. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-05-28 12:06:31

Parnag Shishigyan is a heroic Zeytountsi who retrieved hundreds of Armenian orphans from Arab families in the Syrian desert after the Armenian Genocide. His name is not known to

IDBank reduced interest rates on Student loans in the framework of the state-financed special program
  • 2020-05-27 15:46:54

  As of May 1, 2020, if you are still a student and you have got a student loan at IDBank, then the annual loan interest rate will be reduced

Arayik Harutyunyan convened a working meeting. The structure of the government has been defined
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-26 15:20:14

On 26 May Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan convened an enlarged working consultation with the participation of the members of the current Cabinet of Ministers. The President expressed his gratitude

A briefing on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international initiatives in the field of healthcare was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-23 11:17:29

  On May 22, 2020, a briefing was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international health initiatives.   The briefing, which

A briefing on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international initiatives in the field of healthcare was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-22 23:12:12

  On May 22, 2020, a briefing was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international health initiatives. The briefing, which

IDBank will help to increase energy efficiency and expand the use of alternative energy
  • 2020-05-22 13:45:53

IDBank will help to increase energy efficiency and expand the use of alternative energy.   With the “Energy” loan, SMEs will have the opportunity to receive up to 500 million AMD,

Ucom Paid Coupons of USD and AMD Bonds
  • Organizations
  • 2020-05-20 16:22:53

      On May 16, 2020 Ucom paid the coupons of Ucom corporate bonds. These bonds are the first ones by Ucom, issued within the framework of the public offer registered

Harut Sassounian. Turmoil in Turkey on Letter by Gulen Recognizing the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-05-20 09:45:41

A major controversy erupted in Turkey last week after a pro-Erdogan Turkish Islamist magazine “Gercek Hayat” (Real Life) claimed that the controversial Turkish Imam Fethullah Gulen had written a

Yerevan Biennale Diary by Minjie Zhang
  • Culture
  • 2020-05-19 16:45:56

  Organized at the initiative and with the efforts of KulturDialog Armenien in Yerevan from September 7 to November 7, 2019, the Second International Print Biennale, Yerevan 2019 continues to

Harut Sassounian. Libya’s Interim Government Recognizes The Armenian Genocide Once Again
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-05-19 14:28:49

Libya’s Interim Government recognized the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2020, for the second year in a row. On April 19, 2019 the provisional government had issued a similar

Applications for the First Traction Programme are Now Open
  • Science and Technology
  • 2020-05-19 11:33:11

 We are pleased to announce the call for applications for the first Traction programme of Armenia Startup Academy - a 10-week mentorship-based programme designed to help companies at post-prototype

Order IDBank cards online and get a free delivery
  • Economy
  • 2020-05-18 12:50:04

  Given the current situation and pursuing the goal to save customers’ time, IDBank, from now on, will provide a free delivery of cards in Yerevan, ordered online through the

USAID has increased its assistance to Armenia by $ 11.5 million
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-16 13:17:24

On May 13, 2020, USAID and the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia signed an amendment to the Development Objective Cooperation Agreement for More Participatory,

On the 100th anniversary of the de jure recognition of the independence of the State of Armenia by the Supreme Council of the Allied Powers. Radik Khamoyan
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-14 17:34:22

    After the end of the First World War, at the Paris Peace Conference from January 18, 1919 to January 21, 1920, treaties were prepared, which were subsequently signed by

COVID-19 response: The European Union and Austrian Development Agency provide 11 motoblocks to Shirak communities
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-13 17:15:57

  11 motoblocks have been provided today to a total of 15 rural settlements of Sarapat and Amasia communities of Shirak region with the financial support of the European Union.

Libya’s Interim Government RecognizesThe Armenian Genocide Once Again. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-05-13 10:41:18

Libya’s Interim Government recognized the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2020, for the second year in a row. On April 19, 2019 the provisional government had issued a similar

COVID-19 Pandemic as a Reflection of the Gaps in International Health Regulations: General and International Legal Considerations. Ara V.Papyan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-05-12 14:49:59

As the world continues facing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19), there are ever intensifying discussions on the reasons why we have all arrived at such a

The Partners of the Years to Build Houses in the Regions Again
  • Social
  • 2020-05-11 14:20:48

  Due to the pandemic, Viva-MTS and the “Fuller Center for Housing Armenia” have slightly changed their work methods. Discussions take place remotely, and visits to families are carried out

IDeA Foundation supports Tatev community schools
  • Social
  • 2020-05-11 10:30:00

The staff of Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation have provided support to the schoolchildren of Tatev consolidated community for conducting effective distance learning in the context of

RA Prime Minister sends congratulatory messages on 75th Anniversary of Victory in World War II
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-09 12:32:26

    Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent congratulatory messages to RF President Vladimir Putin and RF Premier Mikhail Mishustin on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in World War II.   On May

Message by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on 75th Anniversary of Victory in World War II, Shushi Liberation Day and Artsakh Defense Army Formation Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-09 10:30:39

    Dear compatriots,   Congratulations to all of us on Victory Day. This very day 75 years ago, our people joined other peoples of the former Soviet Union to celebrate the victory

Moody's Reaffirms Ameriabank Ba3Rating with Stable Outlook
  • 2020-05-07 17:40:23

Moody's global rating agency has reaffirmed Ameriabank’s Ba3 long-term local currency bank deposits rating with stable outlook. Ameriabank believes that rating affirmation is an important factoramid the situation driven

$ 9 Million Investment from the Diaspora
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-07 16:34:11

    On May 6th, construction officially began on the “Areg Energia” solar farm in the Saravan region of Vayots Dzor. RA High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan, Vayots Dzor

All Ucom Sales and Service Centers Reopened
  • Organizations
  • 2020-05-07 16:14:41

      All Ucom sales and service centers have resumed normal operations due to the decision of the emergency commandant to reduce a number of restrictions in a set of the

Ucom to Pay Coupons of USD and AMD Bonds on Time
  • Organizations
  • 2020-05-07 16:09:32

    Ucom will pay the coupons of Ucom corporate bonds on time, specifically on May 16, 2020. These bonds are the first ones by Ucom, issued within the framework of

Coronavirus Provided Opportunity To Pursue the Armenian Cause Online. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-05-06 17:26:42

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the traditional plans of Armenians around the world to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24. However, very quickly Armenians discovered

World Bank Supports Innovative Social Assistance Project in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-06 15:22:51

Today the World Bank Country Manager for Armenia Sylvie Bossoutrot and President of the Armenian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Mira Antonyan signed a Grant Agreement for "Promoting Social

Viva-MTS reopens its service centers in Yerevan and regions
  • Organizations
  • 2020-05-04 17:39:04

  Upon the Commandant’s decision, Viva-MTS has resumed operation of all service centers across Yerevan and the regions, except for the ones located in the territory of the Dalma Garden

Annual scholarship for young Armenian talents
  • Culture
  • 2020-05-04 17:36:00

                        Music for Future Foundation, which is aimed at identifying and supporting talented representatives of culture and art, provides an

All Ucom TV Subscribers to Watch Channels in “Movies”, “Children’s” and “Educational” Thematic Bundles without Extra Charge
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-04 16:34:15

    Until May 14, 2020 all indivudual subscribers of Ucom TV service will be able to watch all the variety of TV-channels included in the “Movies”, “Children’s” and “Educational” thematic

All Ucom TV Subscribers to Watch Channels in “Movies”, “Children’s” and “Educational” Thematic Bundles without Extra Charge
  • Press release
  • 2020-05-04 16:34:15

      Until May 14, 2020 all indivudual subscribers of Ucom TV service will be able to watch all the variety of TV-channels included in the “Movies”, “Children’s” and “Educational” thematic

Harut Sassounian. Trump Does not have the Guts To Call it ‘Armenian Genocide’
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-04-29 13:50:33

Pres. Donald Trump issued on April 24, 2020 another one of his denialist statements on the Armenian Genocide, calling it “Armenian Remembrance Day.” This is the fourth year in

Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-27 16:18:29

On 27 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan. Issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian republics in

Nominations Open for the 2021 Aurora Prize
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-27 12:09:47

 On April 24, 2020, the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative officially announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2021 Aurora Prize and called for

On the need to accept one general concept on the recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide and compensation for damage
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-27 09:47:18

    By the 105th anniversary of the memory and commemoration of the victims of the Armenian Genocide, we showed our omissions in the issue of recognition and condemnation of the

2020 Aurora Humanitarians Announced
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-25 14:33:31

On April 24, 2020, on the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative hosted an online discussion to honor those who perished a century ago and celebrate modern

Address by RA National Assembly President Ararat Mirzoyan on Remembrance Day of Armenian Genocide Victims
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-24 17:18:42

  Today we honor the memory of our compatriots who one hundred and five years ago were subjected to genocide in their historical homeland. One and half million men and

High Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan's address for the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-24 15:35:51

      Dear compatriots, Armenians around the world,   Today we commemorate the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide. 105 years have passed since the first horrific genocide of the 20th century. The

Dedicated to the Saints of the Martyr – victims of the Armenian Genocide 1894 – 1923
  • Culture
  • 2020-04-23 17:38:58

Dedicated to the Saints of the Martyr – victims of the Armenian Genocide   1894 – 1923 Hamshenian (Armenian) poet Yeprem Baharyan

Congratulatory message of the International women's Association of Hamshen Armenians «AMSHENKA» to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-23 14:57:16

Dear Aslan Georgievich!   On behalf of the International women's Association of Hamshen Armenians «AMSHENKA» and from myself personally I congratulate You on the top election as the head of the

It is not Wise for Armenian Officials & Catholicos to be in . Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-04-22 10:26:08

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic which is killing hundreds of thousands of people around the world, including in Armenia, and paralyzing the economy and societal life as

UWC Dilijan experts share their knowledge with the teachers of Tavush region
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-21 15:05:25

    April 21, Dilijan. United World College Dilijan staff, in collaboration with the Dilijan Community Center and Tavush Regional Government, are conducting free capacity building trainings for the teachers of

The Aurora Initiative will hold an online discussion on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-21 14:45:15

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative will have an online discussion on April 24, 2020, the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, at 8:30 am (PDT), 11:30 am (EDT), 3:30 pm (GMT), 6:30

EBRD’s BSO to support private sector with advice and consultancy webinars
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-21 14:30:42

The EBRD-funded Business Support Office (BSO) in Armenia has launched an innovative initiative to help local enterprises cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy.   In cooperation

ReAnimania annual IAFCAFY will also be available online
  • Culture
  • 2020-04-21 11:05:13

  The 12th ReAnimania International Animation Film and Comics Art Festival of Yerevan will be held on October 24-30, 2020. This year, the festival will offer its audience an unprecedented

The Coca-Cola Foundation partners with the United Nations Development Programme to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-20 16:59:38

  COVID-19 pandemic is not only a massive health crisis, but it is also a humanitarian and development crisis, the solution of which requires mobilization of resources and opportunities worldwide.

MPORTANCE OF TURKMENISTAN'S PERMANENT NEUTRALITY DISCUSSED AT INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FORUM IN THE FORM OF A VIDEO CONFERENCE
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-18 09:40:52

        Today, on April 17, 2020, an International Media Forum was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in the form of a video conference