WASHINGTON, January 30, 2017 – A new World Bank policy report urges developing countries and international development agencies to rethink their approach to governance, as a key to overcoming
Today, we honour the victims of the Holocaust, an incomparable tragedy in human history. The world has a duty to remember that the Holocaust was a systematic attempt to eliminate
On January 27th, 2017, 2 postage stamps dedicated to the theme “25th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian army” have been cancelled and put into circulation. The postage stamps
The developments in the Russian-Azerbaijani relations in Karabakh context show that, despite disagreements over some issues, Moscow and Baku still continue a more profound and genuine cooperation. In particular, developments
The World Bank is forecasting strong gains for industrial commodities such as energy and metals in 2017, due to tightening supply and strengthening demand. In its January 2017 Commodity Markets
Today (January 25), the British influential “Economist Intelligence Unit” consulting company has published its annual report on democracy. The report bearing the title “Democracy Index: Revenge of the “deplorables”
On January 20, at the request of Azerbaijan, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Belarus made a decision to extradite the famous blogger Alexander Lapshin arrested in
On 25 January President Bako Sahakyan chaired the first meeting of the Artsakh Republic Cabinet of Ministers in 2017. In his speech President Sahakyan touched upon the 2016 social-economic figures,
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is pleased to announce the jury for the Aurora Photo Competition. The professional jury chaired by American photographer John Stanmeyer will select the best photos illustrating
According to Armenia’s Electoral Code, the Central Election Commission has recently established the scope of professional knowledge and working skills that a voter registration technical equipment service technician should
The RA Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan had a meeting with the Director General of the Directorate General of Democracy of the Council of Europe Snežana Marković in Strasbourg. During
On January 24, 2017, 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
On 23 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Karen Ulubabyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announces the jury of the Aurora Short Film Competition launched on December 20, 2016. The diverse panel of professionals will select the best short films featuring
On January 24, 2017, 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
Vasgen Manukyan, an intellectual and theorist of the Karabagh Committee, [a dissident group in Soviet Armenia ] in his widely acclaimed article written in 1990 titled, “It is Time to
On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia's Cassation Court headed by its chairman Arman Mkrtumyan. Issues related to the cooperation of
On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representative of the “Tashir” Group of Companies in Armenia Narek Karapetyan. Issues related to the implementation of various programs in Artsakh
On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Judicial System Worker. In his speech President Sahakyan underlined that judicial system
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative launches a creative contest for children aged 7-14. The participants have to present their artwork in form of drawing, sculpture, woodwork, ceramic art, batik art or digital
On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan and deputy director Ararat Khlghatyan Issues related to the implementation of
On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of mayor Taron Margaryan and convoked an enlarged consultation on
On January 18, 2017 at the Olympic village in Ashgabat the press conference was organized dedicated to the V Asian Games indoors and martial arts, to be held from
On January 18, the Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan had a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland Jerzy Marek Nowakowski. Within the meeting the
Last November, Americans elected the unlikeliest presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump. He is not your typical politician. As a successful and prominent businessman, he is used to making off-
On 19 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on putting the new Artsakh Republic Constitution project on a referendum. According to the decree, based on the consent given by
One in seven Armenians and one in twenty members of the general public are aware of the Aurora Prize, Aurora Opinion Audit reveals. January 18, 2017, Yerevan, Armenia - Aurora
On 18 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Andranik Musikyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service
Last November, Americans elected the unlikeliest presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump. He is not your typical politician. As a successful and prominent businessman, he is used to making off-
Golden State Bank and Ameriabank have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding which seeks to establish a closer collaboration between the two respected institutions, and enables existing
1. As an integral part of the United Nations commitment and strategy to advance sustainable development and combat climate change, the Secretary-General of the United Nations convened the first-ever
On 16 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Vahe Balayan was appointed a member of the NKR Control Chamber's board with a 6 year term
“Union of Informed Citizens” continues its series on foreign grants received by Armenian state bodies, within the framework of which we will address the grants received by the RA
On this occasion, on February 12, 2017 from 07:00a.m. to 07:00 p.m. a polling station No. 1 will be opened at the Embassy of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia. We
2016 Aurora Prize Laureate, Marguerite Barankitse – founder of Maison Shalom and the REMA Hospital in Burundi –was offered the chance to nominate humanitarian organizations which would receive the
On 12 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau representative Hrant Margaryan and ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau political representative, head of the ARF faction in
Armenia negotiated an association agreement with the European Union from 2010 to 2013. And though a document was finally agreed as a result of the negotiations, Armenia’s membership in
On January 12, 2017, 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
On 11 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Shahoumyan region and got acquainted on site with the construction of a new “Jermajour” hydro-electric power station. The President noted
New York, NY— On January 4th, over 100 people attended the premiere screening of Referendum Rewind at the Tribeca Film Center in lower Manhattan. Filmed, edited and directed by
The leading world classical music label NAXOS GRAND PRIANO today released the Solo Album of Hayk Melikyan, pianist and Honored Artist of Armenia dedicated to the piano music of
On 4 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the Stepanakert’s Reneaissance square at a New Year event organized for gifted pupils of the NKR secondary schools. Central Information
It has been two years since Armenia became member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) founded by Russia. Membership in that union was justified by Armenia’s economic and political
VivaCell-MTS acknowledges the importance of education as the basis for social and economic development, further development of national identity, fostering productivity culture and supporting the harmonious development of the
During the entire year of 2016, within the frames of expansion and modernization of the mobile network coverage Ucom launched new stations not only in the capital city of
On 29 December 2016, The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Arman Tatoyan, and UNHCR Representative in Armenia, Mr. Christoph Bierwirth, signed a project agreement for
On December 29 of 2016, Azerbaijan launched a diversionary infiltration attempt southeast of Chinar village in Tavush region of the Republic of Armenia, and entered into a battle with
According to the press release by the RA Ministry of Defense, Azerbaijani troops launched a sabotage infiltration in the vicinity of Chinari village of Armenia’s Tavush region, early in
On December 28 the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia will be heading on tour to China, where the musicians will celebrate the New Year. The Youth Orchestra received an invitation
Beginning of article here: Turkey changed the name «Jhebkhat An — Nusra» to the new name: «Jhebkhat — Fatah — аsh — Sham». . Shortly on a subject: "Moscow and Ankara
On 27 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Armenian National Assembly deputy chairman Eduard Sharmazanov. Issues related to deepening and widening inter-parliamentarian ties between the two Armenian republics were
VivaCell-MTS never stops on the achieved. The Company continues expanding the first and widest 4G network in Armenia that was deployed six years ago, in 2010, making Armenia one
On 26 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the traditional New Year solemn event organized by the “Base Metals” company staff. The President congratulated the workers of the
On 26 December Artsakh Republic President visited the Kashen mining complex of the "Base Metals" CJSC and got acquainted with its activities. The President convoked a working consultation on site
DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS Dear compatriots! On April 2, 2016 the aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh clearly showed the world what a hotbed of
VivaCell-MTS informs that the subscribers of the Company who continue using or subscribe to “Viva”* tariff plans till 20.01.2017, will get an additional doubled Internet package within their option
For the first time in Armenia, Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” (“Shchelkunchik”) ballet has been presented in a new format with the application of latest technologies. The authors of the
The village of Khndzorut in Vayots Dzor region is bordering Nakhijevan. The village had a destroyed infrastructure of outdoor lighting after the collapse of the Soviet system. Trying to
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
Recently it has become known that President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani is visiting Armenia on December 21, and then visits are envisaged to Kazakhstan and
President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring military rank of colonel to a group of servicemen of the NKR National Security Service. CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE
On December 13, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had an official visit to Azerbaijan. Although the visit only lasted 8 hours, the parties managed to make a lot of
To the Founders of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Members of Board of Directors of Ameriabank CJSC Noubar Afeyan Ruben Vardanyan Dear Mr. Afeyan, Mr. Vardanyan, Days ago we were surprised and disappointed to learn
On the initiative of Ayb School and MIC Armenia (Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia), Ayb High School hosted the third Hour of Code event. The general partner of the event
Question: The Azerbaijani mass media, referring to the Office of the Prosecutor General of the country, have reported about the detention of citizen of Russia and Israel Alexander Lapshin.
On 16 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Eghegnot in the Shahoumyan region and met with community heads of the region. Issues the communities face and
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a local currency loan in Armenian dram equivalent to US$ 8 million through a local currency financing facility to
The waste of artesian waters extracted for fishery purposes in the Ararat Valley in recent years has left parts of the arable land without irrigation. On the other hand,
2016 was an exciting year for the British Council full of new projects and events. The year started off with the British Film Festival featuring seven films. The films
Turkish and Azeri circles were displeased with my latest column where I had analyzed Vice President-elect Mike Pence’s phone call to Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan. Azerbaijan’s Trend news agency published
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in cooperation with VivaCell-MTS has built a 2050-meter-long water pipeline in Gnishik community in the frames of "Water
On 14 December President Bako Sahakyan signed laws "On Ecological Education and Upbringing", "On Bankrupcy", on making amendments and changes to the law "On Land Tax", on making amendments
On 13 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect of the Pridnestrovian Moldovian Republic Vadim Krasnoselsky. The letter runs as follows: “Respectful Mr. Krasnoselsky, On behalf of
Zedillo Joins a Select Group of Humanitarians headed by Academy Award-winner and humanitarian George Clooney to Choose 2017 Aurora Prize Finalists 09 DECEMBER, 2016 – YEREVAN/NEW YORK — The Aurora
“Hover” State Chamber Choir continues appearing with experimental projects in various genres. This time the choir has presented non-conventional arrangements of Aparan folk songs in collaboration with Vahagn Hayrapetyan
Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the Constitutional reforms. The President rated satisfactory the hard work carried out by the Professional Commission on Constitutional Reforms
On 9 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited a number of military units located in the southern and south-eastern
It seems Armenia is getting involved in yet another dangerous game. Armenia is receiving delegations from Syria, and Russian media are spreading news that Armenian peacekeepers may get involved
Ucom has launched a New Year offer, called “A New Phone and Twice More Internet”. All those subscribers, acquiring Samsung Galaxy J120 smartphone and joining Universal 2900 postpay tariff
A new irrigation system, including one river water intake and 650m-long pipe, has been launched in Chinari village of Tavoush region, which has a 28 km-long common border with
On 8 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in the Stepanakert airport met President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia. In one of the military units located in the
The culture of management and customer care, as well as the continuously improving services and innovations presented by Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator remain in the focus of students’ attention.
«HayPost» CJSC and «ACRA Credit Reporting» CJSC launched a joint program in all Regions of the Republic of Armenia, which enables the physical and legal entities (credit information entities)
On December 8, 2016, 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
On 8 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with responsible officials of the territorial administration sphere and heads
On 8 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Masis Mayilyan Ambassador at large conferring him the diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Nagorno Karabakh
Shortly after the Nov. 8 elections, I wrote a column suggesting that Armenian-Americans make every effort to contact President-elect Trump or his aides before the January 20 Presidential inauguration,
On 7 December in connection with the 28th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial
On December 8, 2016, 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
This November, within the frames of expansion and modernization of the mobile network coverage Ucom launched 2 new stations in the regions of Aragatsotn and Shirak. The station construction
As we look ahead to the International Anti-Corruption Day, marked annually on December 9, more than 100 Armenian media professionals and students will hear about cutting-edge technology for investigative
Shortly after the Nov. 8 elections, I wrote a column suggesting that Armenian-Americans make every effort to contact President-elect Trump or his aides before the January 20 Presidential inauguration,
Shortly after the Nov. 8 elections, I wrote a column suggesting that Armenian-Americans make every effort to contact President-elect Trump or his aides before the January 20 Presidential inauguration,
I am pleased to learn that the Republic of Armenia has finally decided to counter Pakistan’s persistently pro-Azeri, pro-Turkish, and anti-Armenian policies. Last week, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported that
On 5 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the cultural sphere. A wide range of issues
The European Union Delegation to Armenia and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) have signed a Contract to the EUR 2 million grant that marks the beginning of a
On 5 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the NKR Communist party. A wide range of
As it is known, the Border Management Information System (BMIS) has been functioning in Armenia since 2006. The system is a database containing data on Armenian citizens and vehicles
On 3 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received director of the National Archives of Armenia, historian Amatouni Virabyan. A range of issues related to the cooperation between Artsakh and
The Union of Informed Citizens NGO continues to report on the foreign grants received by the RA state bodies. So, let us turn to the foreign grants received by
Vivacell-MTS shows its support to repatriated Armenian children with disabilities who were facing hardship and insecurity in Syria due to the ongoing civil war. Before their relocation to Armenia,
On 2 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the educational, scientific and sports sphere. A wide
On 1 December within the frameworks of discussions on the constitutional reform project Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with representatives of the state government sphere. A wide range of
I am pleased to learn that the Republic of Armenia has finally decided to counter Pakistan’s persistently pro-Azeri, pro-Turkish, and anti-Armenian policies. Last week, Radio Free Europe (RFE) reported that
In the frames of the housing project, VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia President Ashot Yeghiazaryan paid just another regional visit. This time the
On November 30 the United Nations Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York hosted a dinner in honor of Ban Ki-moon, whose nine-year term as UN Secretary-General will
On 29 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Talish and got acquainted with the process of implementing the instructions and tasks given and set by
On 30 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Police Officer Day. The address runs as follows: “Respected officers and veterans of the Police, On
The successful governance culture of VivaCell-MTS has become a role model for its partners. The readiness to exercise responsible attitude and be useful to the society has united different
By subscribing to “STARTPHONE 29 500” or “STARTPHONE 32 500” for 24 months one can get “iPhone 7” or “iPhone 7 Plus” for AMD 1. Subscription period 24 months “STARTPHONE 29 500”
On November 28, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received members of France-Artsakh Friendship Circle - French MP Erwan Bienne and former Mayor of Vienne (NKR
On November 26 Gustav Mahler’s music was presented at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, headed by conductor Sergey Smbatyan, performed Symphony No. 5
On 28 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received members of the “France-Karabagh” friendship circle, member of the French National Assembly Erwann Binet and Jacques Remiller. Various issues related to
On November 28th, 2016, 1 postage stamp dedicated to the theme “The Regional Commonwealth in the field of Communications. National cuisine” is put into circulation. The postage stamp has been
Martiros village is famous for more than 700 years of history. The bordering community, that has many historical and cultural assets, since 1990, has been left with dark streets
The United Nations in Armenia strongly condemns the recent cases of violence against women in Yerevan and widely reported by media and social networks. In one instance, on 25
On November 28, 2016, 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
On 25 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met on the territory of the medieval monastic complex of the Virgin Mary located in the vicinities of the Dadivank village
A spate of high-profile allegations of medical malpractice, which has led to several fatalities, has served to increase many Azerbaijani’s already jaundiced view of their country’s public health system. Most
On November 28, 2016, 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
The housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing Armenia encompasses ten regions in Armenia. The heads and teams of the partnering organizations paid just
Bardzruni is one of the many settlements that have had problems with outdated infrastructures following the collapse of the Soviet Union. For over 40 years, Bardzruni had had no
On 24 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of scientists who were carrying out researches and excavations in the Azokh cave of the NKR Hadrout region. For
Recently Russian MFA’s Ambassador on Special Assignments stated that the Russian language should receive the status of a second language in post-Soviet countries. Though that scenario is still unrealistic in
At the end of Autumn the Armenian Community of China organized cultural celebrations in different Chinese cities: Nanjing, Hong Kong, Changchung, Guangzhou and Shanghai, dedicated to unity of Armenians
The Business Innovation Forum was held on November 18-19, in Dilijan under the slogan “Armenia 20.18 – 2018: Armenia among 20 most innovative countries’’. It is one of the
On November 18, 2016, American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham) held its consecutive Annual General Meeting in Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan. The meeting was chaired by AmCham president
Prof. Taner Akcam struck a major blow to Turkish denials of the Armenian Genocide in a highly informative lecture at Ararat-Eskijian Museum-Sheen Chapel in Mission Hills, California, on November
During the last few years, different Russian officials have suggested numerous times that the RA Government should neutralize “non-governmental organizations that hinder Armenian-Russian friendship”, enhance control over NGOs, and
Prof. Taner Akcam struck a major blow to Turkish denials of the Armenian Genocide in a highly informative lecture at Ararat-Eskijian Museum-Sheen Chapel in Mission Hills, California, on November
On 22 November 2016, the National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia (NDRU, MoD, RA) hosted the Military and Air Attaché of
There are nearly 3000 families still living in temporary houses in Gyumry. The results of the Earthquake in 1988 are contineeing to suppress a especially the children. ''Shirak Centre’’ will
The Secretary General of National Youth Council of Armenia (NYCA) Lilit Beglaryan was elected as a member of Financial Control Commission of European Youth Forum (YFJ) in General Assembly
On 21 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received well-known Russian painter or Armenian descent Yuri Grigoryan. Issues related to the sphere of fine arts in Artsakh were discussed during
On 21 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received relatives of Artsakh Hero Robert Abajyan who heroically perished during the war unleashed by the enemy in the early April
Recently the Eurasian Economic Commission has published statistical data on the Eurasian Economic Union’s foreign and mutual trade dynamics for January to September of 2016. As Armenia is member
Children with special needs tend to isolate from the society, limiting their social contacts to family members and becoming dependent on mother’s constant care of them. The latter not
On November 17, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges Dr. Jamie Shea and Responsible Representative for Armenia in NATO International Staff Gwen Vamos visited the National
An unprecedented U.S. presidential campaign came to an end with the unexpected victory of Donald Trump! Since the November 8 elections, there has been endless speculation by self-styled Armenian analysts
On 16 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2017 winter draft and demobilization. According to the decree in January 2017 male citizens of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic
2016-11-16 On November 16, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, had a meeting with Andrei Galbur, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, who has
On November 16, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, received Bridget Brink, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs. Welcoming the guest, Foreign Minister of Armenia commended
It is already the fifth year of the housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing. Over these years, 135 families from ten regions of
The first episodes of the “The Azizyan Family” and “Change” sitcom, as well as the ones of “The Ancient Kings” multi-episode historical overview, broadcast since October 31 over Armenia
On November 14, the Sunchild 6th International Environmental Festival Closing and Award Ceremony took place. The winners of Festival’s 3 competition categories – “Wildlife”, “Environmental Issue” and “Children and Youth”
An unprecedented U.S. presidential campaign came to an end with the unexpected victory of Donald Trump! Since the November 8 elections, there has been endless speculation by self-styled Armenian analysts
The 4th Business Innovation forum 2016 will be held on November 18-19, in Dilijan resort under the slogan "Armenia 20.18 - Armenia among 20 most innovative countries in the
On November 13th, a souvenir sheet with 1 postage stamp dedicated to the theme ““Religion. 350th anniversary of the First Bible in Armenian printed by Voskan Yerevantsi” has been
On Nowember 26-27, 2016 the capital of Turkmenistan Ashgabat will host the First Global Conference on the Sustainable Transport, convened by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and endorsed
Few days ago Pan Armenian Entertainment Awards 2016 were held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles within the frames of partnership of Global Arts International and PanArmenian Media Group. During
Authorities say they were unaware that minority group was carrying out the procedure. An IWPR investigation has discovered that hundreds of girls from the ethnic Avar community in eastern Georgia
As it is known, the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission plans to make a decision on reducing the price for natural gas. As a result, one cubic meter of natural
On November 10, 2016, 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
With each passing day, Turkish President Erdogan is becoming increasingly dictatorial. The arrest of 11 members of the opposition pro-Kurdish party, HDP, is the latest in a long string
Yet another Open Doors day was organized at VivaCell-MTS. This time it hosted 30 students of the Services department at the School of Geography and Geology, Yerevan State University. The
By subscribe to VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months one can get an “iPhone 7” smartphone for AMD 1. For AMD 26 500 monthly fee the subscriber also gets
On November 8 Tigran Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of Armenia to Lithuania, met the Archbishop of Vilnius Gintaras Grušas in the Archdiocese of Vilnius. Ambassador Mkrtchyan presented the priorities of his mission
For already six years, VivaCell-MTS undertakes the general partnership of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia. Thanks to the long-term cooperation with Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS, SYOA has
On 8 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan watched military maneuvers of the Defense Army conducted in the republic's central section. The President rated satisfactory the process and results of
Within the framework of the joint campaign of HayPost, the National Postal Operator of the Republic of Armenia, and RIA Money Transfer, the third greatest money transfer system of
With each passing day, Turkish President Erdogan is becoming increasingly dictatorial. The arrest of 11 members of the opposition pro-Kurdish party, HDP, is the latest in a long string
Today General Manager of Open-Root organization and one of the recognized and celebrated Founding Fathers of Internet Louis Pouzin visited VivaCell-MTS Headquarters. Pouzin is the seventh laureate of the
Heritage Party Chairman Raffi K. Hovannisian attended and addressed a special conference on Migration and Refugees organized by the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP). The meeting, which brought
Chulpan Khamatova, the co-founder of Gift of Life Foundation has joined the Independent Expert Panel of the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. The famous Russian actress, who has been
Ucom has officially launched the sales of iPhone 7, based on the agreement between “Ucom” LLC and “Apple Distribution International”. The most awaited smartphone of the year is already available
Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those
From October 30 to November 2, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of “House of Hope” charity center, official delegation from Germany was in Armenia. The delegation included
On November 3, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting in Berlin with Christoph Heusgen, Chief Foreign and Security Policy Adviser the Chancellor of Germany. Foreign Minister of
The 2016 housing project invested by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing Armenia, launched in early spring, is coming to an end. The heads of the organizations
According to official statistics, exports from Armenia to EAEU countries increased by 70 percentage points in the months of January to July of 2016. However, this growth did not
Witnessing Russian officials propose to strengthen the control on civil society in Armenia has recently become a common practice. This time, a similar proposal was made by the Director
Till February 1, 2017 VivaCell-MTS subscribers who activate “Recharge +” service have an opportunity use VivaCell-MTS services for up to AMD 300 instead of the AMD 200 before. To remind,
On 3 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the Security Council. Issues related to army building were on the agenda of the meeting. Defense minister Levon
Dr. Michael Carpenter, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense, paid a working visit to Armenia on November 2, 2016. During the visit he met with President Serzh Sargsyan as
Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those
On 3 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding philanthropist Yasha Dadasyan with the “Gratitude” medal for active support shown to the implementation of a number of
Recently the pupils of “Armath” engineering club-laboratories of Tsovaghyugh secondary school after Muratsan and Sevan high school after Khachatur Abovyan hosted the project representatives from Ucom and Union of
VivaCell-MTS starts the sales of the iPhone 7 smartphone, which is now available exceptionally at Argishti 4/1 service center. The price of the smartphone is AMD 439 900. The phone
Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those
Soon it marks the second anniversary of the Eurasian Economic Union and Armenia’s accession to it. However, Armenia's population is still unaware of the specifics of this integration system.
On November 1, while paying an official visit to Jakarta, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, was received by Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, Vice President of Indonesia. Welcoming the Foreign Minister
Special offer for users of “Viva 5500” and “Viva7500” options. Activating “Viva 5500” and “Viva7500” options till February 1, 2017, one can use the 5500 and 7500 minutes of
Yerevan, November 1, 2016 - In the run-up to its annual Thanksgiving Day Telethon, titled “My Artsakh,” on November 1, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund launches its SMS donation campaign
Ever since Armenia’s independence, the Armenian world has been divided into three loose categories: those supporting or in some capacity interacting with the government; various opposition groups; and those
The National Operator of Postal Communication of the Republic of Armenia “HayPost” CJSC runs a promotion with “Converse Transfer” system from November 1 to December 30 of this year,
On 31 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the capital Stepanakert at a solemn groundbreaking ceremony of a new apartment building to be built for the Defense
Thanks to “Let’s Keep Children in Families” charity program implemented by the joint efforts of Ucom Foundation and World Vision Armenia this month as well the Ucom subscribers have
On 31 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Vitaly Grigoryants. Issues related to the implementation of various programs in Artsakh were discussed during the meeting. President Sahakyan expressed gratitude
On 31 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Workers of the State Service of Emergency Situations under the NKR
The whole world is following with great interest the flood of internal emails released by WikiLeaks: over 400,000 emails of the Turkish ruling party (AKP), 2.8 million U.S. diplomatic
Outdoor illumination energy-saving system has reached Berdavan village of Tavush region. About 5,425 m long area of the frontier village is provided by lighting through 175 light-holding units with
On 28 October President Bako Sahakyan received relatives of the Sisian regimen freedom-fighters perished during the Four Day April War. President Sahakyan underlined that the memory of all devoted sons
A press conference dedicated to announcing the winner of the Annual Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia For Outstanding Contribution to Global IT for the year
Since 1994 Armenia has been a member of the Collective Security Treaty, which was then transformed into the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Let's see how the membership to
October 28, 2016 – NEW YORK, YEREVAN – The global Armenian community must do more to deliver a successful future for the nation that is economically and socially secure,
On 26 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Gourgen Ayvazyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service
In view of the recent escalation of the conflict in Syria, Aleppo City, in particular, IDeA Foundation, in coordination with the Representation of UNHCR in Armenia, contributed additional financial
A few days ago Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a noteworthy statement. In particular, the Prime Minister agreed that Armenian economy has not benefited from EAEU membership, but
The whole world is following with great interest the flood of internal emails released by WikiLeaks: over 400,000 emails of the Turkish ruling party (AKP), 2.8 million U.S. diplomatic
The 8th Pan-Armenian Forum of Journalists, titled Armenian Statehood: The Axis of Unity, marked the launch on October 20. Nearly 140 journalists from 31 countries participated in this Pan-Armenian