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Harut Sassounian.Hastert to Plead Guilty of Sexual Abuse, Yet US Still Covers up Turkish Blackmail
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-27 13:59:40

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

Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group
  • Politics
  • 2015-10-27 12:36:00

On 27 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov (the Russian Federation), Pierre Andrieu (France), James Warlick (the USA), personal representative of the

The development of neonatal health care system in Armenia is of high priority
  • Social
  • 2015-10-26 17:59:23

The partnership between VivaCell-MTS and BirthLink is now in its eighth year, aimed at reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity, through supporting the care of sick and premature babies in

Dynamics in Russia’s nationalism and the South Caucasus
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-26 17:35:43

  The nationalism, along with its moderate and radical modifications, has been one of the most criticized and targeted ideologies for civilized societies especially after the Second World War.   The political

A concert dedicated to A. Arutiunian in the context of Khachaturian Festival
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-26 15:37:25

3rd Khachaturian International Festival Symphony concert held on October 24 was dedicated to the 95th anniversary of famous Armenian composer Alexander Arutiunian. The program included works by Arutiunian, as

In the frameworks of their regional visit, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen Igor Popov, Pierre Andrieu and James Warlick, accompanied by Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, will visit the Nagorno Karabakh Re
  • Politics
  • 2015-10-26 11:36:26

  In the frameworks of their regional visit, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen Igor Popov (Russia), Pierre Andrieu (France) and James Warlick (USA), accompanied by Personal Representative of the OSCE

Harut Sassouian.To Ban Genocide Denial, Court Incites Armenians to Commit Violence
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-26 11:22:20

In the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) sustained in a 10-7 vote the Turkish politician’s right to

VivaCell-MTS and Ralph Yirikian become laureates of the “Mercury” Award
  • Social
  • 2015-10-24 17:19:27

The “Mercury” Award of year has taken place. The Award is granted to companies and individuals which have made an outstanding contribution to the economy and business sphere of

Bako Sahakyan partook at “Let’s Know Our Country” youth expedition on the Mkhitarashen-Karin Tak route
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-24 16:48:19

On 24 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at “Let’s Know Our Country” youth expedition on the Mkhitarashen-Karin Tak route.  The participants of the expedition laid flowers in Karin

GLOBAL EVENT TURNS THE WORLD UN BLUE TO MARK 70th ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED NATIONS
  • World News
  • 2015-10-23 17:56:58

Yerevan, 23 October 2015 – On 24 October, more than 200 iconic monuments, buildings, museums, bridges and other landmarks in more than 60 countries around the world will be

Bako Sahakyan received minister of energy and natural resources of the Republic of Armenia Yervand Zakharyan and his deputy Levon Shahverdyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-23 15:55:05

On 23 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received minister of energy and natural resources of the Republic of Armenia Yervand Zakharyan and his deputy Levon Shahverdyan.  A range of

Harut Sassouian.To Ban Genocide Denial, Court Incites Armenians to Commit Violence
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-23 15:51:04

In the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) sustained in a 10-7 vote the Turkish politician’s right to

Drinking Water to Artsvaberd
  • Сharity
  • 2015-10-23 13:37:59

On October 22 a community event marked the completion of the water infrastructure improvement project implemented 2014 through 2015 in the village of Artsvaberd, which has a 34 km-long

Acceleration Program involves 14 startups, developing innovative solutions
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-23 13:18:39

Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia has launched the new round of Acceleration Program, targeting startups with innovative solutions. 14 teams, presenting various solutions have been selected out of more than

ARTENI CHILDREN HAPPY TO WELCOME BRAND-NEW SCHOOL GYM
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-22 18:09:39

OCTOBER 22, 2015 – Today the newly renovated and equipped School Gym opened its doors to 300 students attending the Arteni School #1 in Aragatsotn Region of Armenia.    The

Zohrab Tadevosyan and Sofya Melikyan: a new cooperation within Khachaturian Festival
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-22 15:17:09

On October 21, during the chamber music concert in the framework of 3rd Khachaturian International Festival, two famous musicians performed: pianist Sofya Melikyan (USA) and violinist Zohrab Tadevosyan (Armenia

Long-Awaited Houswarming in the Borderline Village of Movses
  • Сharity
  • 2015-10-22 14:20:20

In Movses village of Tavush region locked doors and bullet dents are at every step. Deeply connected to their homeland, the villagers, however, continue to live, work and create

ARMENIA AND EURASIAN INTEGRATION
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2015-10-21 18:05:37

Noravank Foundation jointly with the Eurasian Expert Club conducted an international conference titled Armenia and Eurasian Integration on October 16, 2015. Presentations were made by Dr. Tamara Guzenkova, Deputy Director,

Harut Sassouian. To Ban Genocide Denial, Court Incites Armenians to Commit Violence
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-21 17:40:51

In the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) sustained in a 10-7 vote the Turkish politician’s right to

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-20 14:05:51

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Kaylar Michaelyan permanent representative of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic to Australia. According to another Presidential decree Liana Avanesyan was appointed member of the

U.S. Department of Commerce and Customs Service of Republic of Armenia Continue Strong Collaboration with a Third Workshop on Customs Procedures
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-20 13:34:44

Starting Tuesday, October 20, 2015, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in cooperation with the Customs Service

The grand opening of the 8th “Return” Classical Music Festival took place in the Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-20 11:49:36

The grand opening of the 8th “Return” Classical Music Festival took place in the Aram Khachatryan Concert Hall.   This year’s festival is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian

Harut Sassouian.To Ban Genocide Denial, Court Incites Armenians to Commit Violence
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-20 11:23:35

In the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) sustained in a 10-7 vote the Turkish politician’s right to

PUTIN’S “ENDGAME” IN SYRIA
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-19 20:04:15

by MIKE WHITNEY   Russia doesn’t want to fight a war with Turkey, so Russian generals devised a simple, but effective plan to discourage Turkey from taking any action that could

ako Sahakyan received Patrick Vial and Karabagh Dragoslav Blazevic
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-19 18:22:02

On 19 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Patrick Vial, newly appointed Regional Director of the International Committee of the Red Cross for Europe and Central Asia and

Answer of MFA Spokesman Tigran Balayan to a question by NEWS.am News Agency
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-19 18:00:24

Question. How do you assess the comments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey on the ECHR decision in Perincek v. Switzerland case?   Answer. The comments of the MFA

New 3.5G base stations installed in regional towns and villages
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-19 15:58:23

Armenia’s largest mobile network expands even further – Armenia’s Leading Mobile Operator VivaCell-MTS doesn’t stop on what was achieved. Today another 2.5G/3.5G base station was installed in Armavir region,

Hackathon [YAN] - feast or contest
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-10-19 14:48:35

Following the tradition of many years Hackathon [YAN] unites various innovative adults, specialists from IT and other sectors for a twenty-four-hour huge feast/contest. If you have ever participated in

The cooperation of Youth Orchestra, Suren Bagratuni and Hirofumi Yoshida took place (Vidio)
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-19 12:41:12

On 17th of October in the framework of the 3rd Khachaturian International Festival two concerts were held. At the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia

Canonisation of the Genocide Victims: What is the meaning of their sainthood? By Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-19 10:44:41

  On the 75th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in a joint Communiqué issued on April 29, 1989 for the occasion, Their Holiness Vazken I Catholicos of All Armenians and

Harut Sassounian.Who Should Demand Armenian Territories from Turkey?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-19 10:34:42

  I just became aware of an important interview Pres. Serzh Sargsyan had given to Turkish journalist Cansu Camlibel of Hurriyet newspaper on April 24, 2015 in Yerevan. The article

VivaCell-MTS is the general partner of “Armagroforum”
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-16 19:41:34

Since 2011, every year, on the 3rd Sunday of October, the RA Ministry of Agriculture celebrates the Agriculture Worker's Day, in the frames of which the “Armagroforum” conference and

Harut Sassounian. Who Should Demand Armenian Territories from Turkey?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-16 16:53:55

I just became aware of an important interview Pres. Serzh Sargsyan had given to Turkish journalist Cansu Camlibel of Hurriyet newspaper on April 24, 2015 in Yerevan. The article

As a part of the Khachaturian Festival works of Sviridov were performed
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-15 13:51:58

  In the context of 2015’s Khachaturian International Festival a large number of world and Armenian premieres are presented. Along with the popular works, the event organizers make it possible

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’ French affiliate begins construction of oncology center in Stepanakert
  • Social
  • 2015-10-15 12:26:34

The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has begun the construction of a state-of-the-art oncology center in Stepanakert. The project is sponsored by the fund’s French affiliate, with additional financial support from

House-building under fire.VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia build a house in Tavush region
  • Сharity
  • 2015-10-15 11:20:27

Nerkin Karmiraghbyur village of Tavush region is located only 1.5 km from the state border.   The position of the village makes it vulnerable to constant fire of the enemy. But

Children’s Exhibition Dedicated to Peace Launched at UN House “Let’s Live in Peace with our Neighbors”
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-14 17:41:27

Yerevan, 14 October 2015 – An exhibition dedicated to peace titled “Let’s Live in Peace with our Neighbors” was launched today at the UN House in Armenia. 165 school-children

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-14 14:51:01

    VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the 10th Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia, the final stage of which took place at the Yerevan Computer Research and Development Institute.

An Evening Dedicated to the Memory of David Khanjyan in the framework of Khachaturian Festival
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-14 13:31:38

Concerts held in the framework of the 3rd Khachaturian International Festival are unique musical events dedicated to famous musicians. On 13th of October at the House of Chamber Music

Armenia signed documents with a number of African countries
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-14 11:37:40

On the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the International Organization of La Francophonie, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, signed

Celebrations in ULS devoted to a new distributor’s entry into the Armenian market
  • Economy
  • 2015-10-13 13:42:17

“Barista” company, a distributor of coffee and tea, has officially entered the Armenian market. This event as well as the beginning of cooperation between Batista and Urban Logistic Services

NKR Foreign Minister Took Part in the Congress of the Union of Armenians of Russia
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-12 18:43:01

    On October 11, in Moscow, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan took part in the 5th Congress of the All-Russian public organization 'Union of

Bako Sahakyan met delegates of the 71st Pan-Armenian Assembly of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) led by its chairwoman Caroline Chamavonian
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-12 18:25:32

On 12 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met delegates of the 71st Pan-Armenian Assembly of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) led by its chairwoman Caroline Chamavonian. The Head of

VivaCell-MTS has donated AMD 50 million at the 10th annual “Orran” charity dinner
  • Сharity
  • 2015-10-12 17:08:10

“Orran” benevolent non-governmental organization held its 10th annual charity dinner. The event was aimed at raising funds to continue providing food, social, medical and psychological services, vocational training, and

Bako Sahakyan signed a law
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-12 12:51:11

President Bako Sahakyan signed a law on making an amendment to the law “On Income Tax”, a law on making an amendment to the law “On Accounting” and a

Anna Vinnitskaya: “I am excited to be the part of Khachaturian Festival”
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-12 12:34:08

World and Armenian premieres took place in the framework of the 3rd Khachaturian International Festival concert evening. For the first time the State Youth Orchestra performed Sharakan by Anthony

Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Dahrav in the Askeran region and met with representatives of the community
  • Social
  • 2015-10-12 11:53:46

On 11 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Dahrav in the Askeran region and met with representatives of the community.   Issues the town faces and ways

President Bako Sahakyan visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of Agricultural Worker
  • Economy
  • 2015-10-12 10:55:34

On 11 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of

VivaCell-MTS has allocated AMD 92 million for establishing the first two fablabs in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-10 18:16:48

    The official opening of the first two fablabs in Armenia took place at “Ayb” School. Fablabs have been established at the school “Ayb” in Yerevan and the Central School

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Latvia
  • Politics
  • 2015-10-10 16:46:51

On October 10, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs on the sidelines of the 31st session of Conference of Ministers of Foreign

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Haiti
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-10 16:41:53

On October 10, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti Lener Renauld.   Welcoming the guest, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia expressed gratitude for

On 10 October a solemn awarding ceremony devoted to the Agriculture Worker’s Day took place at the Residence of the Artsakh Republic President
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-10 16:01:52

On 10 October a solemn awarding ceremony devoted to the Agriculture Worker’s Day took place at the Residence of the Artsakh Republic President.  In his speech President Sahakyan noted that

Harut Sassounian. Pan-Armenian Council to Supersede Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-10 15:42:16

The Armenian Genocide Centennial State Committee unanimously adopted a resolution on September 26 in Yerevan to form a Pan-Armenian Council. Also present were representatives of Armenian Genocide Centennial Committees

ARS 71ST INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CONCLUDES ARS CENTRAL EXECUTIVE BOARD IS ELECTED
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-10 13:43:35

    The 71st International Convention of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) convened from Sunday, October 4, 2015, until Friday, October 9, 2015 in Yerevan, Armenia. During the six days, the

President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees and an order on awarding
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-10 13:06:10

President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees and an order on awarding.  For services rendered to the Nagorno Karabagh Republic and in connection with the Agriculture Worker's Day one individual received the

Bako Sahakyan partook in capital Stepanakert at a solemn event devoted to launching the “Artsakh Eco-Village” project
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-10 13:01:01

On 10 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in capital Stepanakert at a solemn event devoted to launching the “Artsakh Eco-Village” project.  In his speech President Sahakyan stressed the

Harut Sassounian.Pan-Armenian Council to Supersede Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-09 14:10:20

The Armenian Genocide Centennial State Committee unanimously adopted a resolution on September 26 in Yerevan to form a Pan-Armenian Council. Also present were representatives of Armenian Genocide Centennial Committees

NKR Foreign Minister Received Students of Armenia`s Diplomatic School
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-08 19:19:12

On October 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received students of Armenia`s Diplomatic School led by its Director, Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan, who had

Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Chartar in the Martouni region and met with representatives of the community
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-08 14:42:33

On 7 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Chartar in the Martouni region and met with representatives of the community.Issues the town faces and ways

U.S. Embassy Hosted Delegation Focused on Clean Energy Sector Development
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-08 14:38:13

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan hosted a delegation of academics and policy experts, who specialize in clean energy development. The group of subject-matter experts, a Partnership Opportunity Delegation organized

Arus Adjemian recital in the framework of Khachaturian Festival
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-08 13:16:44

In the framework of the 3rd Khachaturian International Festival a chamber music evening was held on October 7, at Aram Khachaturian House- Museum. The holder of RA President Award,

Armenians ask UN to take the ‘Islam’ out of ISIS
  • Politics
  • 2015-10-08 11:13:26

Representatives of Armenian communities across Europe and the Middle East sent a letter to the UN asking for a resolution to ban the term ‘Islamic’ State, or ISIS, since

“Super BIT” – unlimited Internet, including a high-speed package, for postpaid subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-07 17:22:49

Now VivaCell-MTS postpaid subscribers as well can activate the “Super BIT” service and enjoy the opportunities of unlimited Internet, including 150 MB high-speed Internet package every day, for a

Challenges Annual Forum 2015 is launched in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-07 15:59:27

On October 4, 2015, in the new building of the Institute for National Strategic Studies, MOD, RA (which is going to be transformed into the National Defense Research University,

The program of #ErebuniYerevan2797 celebration events October 10‐11
  • Announcements
  • 2015-10-07 15:56:35

October 10    1.  11:00 – 11:30 – “Stone monuments chronology” cuneiforms open‐air exhibition Opening  of the exhibition/Square in the crossroads of Nalbandyan and Hanrapetutyan streets/  2.  12:00–Opening of the exhibition “Gratitude”, displaying

Арцах был представлен на фестивале в Денвере
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-06 18:15:18

4 октября в городе Денвер штата Колорадо был проведен международный фестиваль городов-побратимов Денвера.   На мероприятии, в котором приняли участие представители около десяти стран,  присутствовали официальные лица штата Колорадо и города

Remarks of Robert M. Morgenthau International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation Luncheon
  • Politics
  • 2015-10-06 17:25:41

  President Sargsyan, Members of Congress, Reverend Clergy, Foundation Board Members, and Friends        I am honored in more ways than I can recount to be asked to accept the

Harut Sassounian.Pan-Armenian Council to Supersede Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-10-06 12:32:49

The Armenian Genocide Centennial State Committee unanimously adopted a resolution on September 26 in Yerevan to form a Pan-Armenian Council. Also present were representatives of Armenian Genocide Centennial Committees

Armenian Community of China to Offer Scholarship to Chinese Students to Study at Armenia’s AUA
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-10-06 12:12:18

  YEREVAN, Armenia – On September 29, 2015, the Armenian Community of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the American University of Armenia (AUA) to provide scholarships for

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring honorary titles
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-05 11:53:29

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring honorary titles. According to the decree for significant input in the development of education and science, educating and bringing up the younger

Speech by H.E. Ambassador Tian Erlong At the Reception Marking the 66th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China
  • Politics
  • 2015-10-05 11:35:19

Your Excellency Mr. Prime Minister, Distinguished Guests, Dear Ambassadors, Ladies, Gentlemen and Friends:   Good evening! We are gathered here today to celebrate the 66th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of

State Youth Orchestra opened a saturated concert season in Armenia and abroad
  • Culture
  • 2015-10-02 17:38:29

  On the 1st of October, at the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet after Al. Spendiaryan was held a concert that marked the opening of the 2015/2016 season

Armed Conflicts Spur Refugee Flow to Europe
  • Press release
  • 2015-10-02 15:44:33

    MOSCOW, October 1, 2015 Sputnik Press – Office – The Sputnik news agency is publishing figures on the migration of refugees to European countries as part of the Sputnik.Facts

President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-30 13:11:49

On 30 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba. The address runs as follows:   “Respectful Mr. Khadjimba, On behalf of

Just another surprise from VivaCell-MTS employees
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-29 16:05:25

Children from Sisian and 36 other neighboring communities attend the Child and Youth Education and Creativity Center after Aghvan Minasyan. According to the principal of the center, Henrik Martirosyan,

President Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-29 11:35:54

On 29 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan.  A number of issues related to army building and cooperation between the

Member of Armenian Parliament Zaruhi Postanjyan due to a pay working visit to the United States of America, New York
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-28 16:37:05

On September 27, Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia "Heritage" fraction Zaruhi Postanjyan by the invitation of Chair of the Council of Woman World Leaders

The joint concert of the Youth Orchestra and Ara Malikian dedicated to the memory of the Genocide victims was held in Spain
  • Culture
  • 2015-09-28 16:00:12

  After the concerts as a part of the prestigious Brucknerfest International Festival and in Vienna's "Musikverein", the next stop of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia was in Spain. Youth

American and Armenian law enforcement agencies meet to combat drug trafficking
  • Human Rights
  • 2015-09-28 15:51:32

On September 23 and 24, 2015, in Tsaghkadzor, the U.S. Embassy, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the U.S. European Command held the first of three annual conferences designed

COAF – U.S. Embassy YerevanBasketball Friendly Marks the Opening of the School Gym in Vanand Community in Armavir Marz
  • Social
  • 2015-09-28 15:07:34

On September 26, 2015, the community of Vanand, together with the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, and the USAID-funded Clean Energy and Water Program

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen
  • Social
  • 2015-09-28 11:23:30

In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.   “Through the strength of Your All-Holy Spirit, let this oil be: The oil of joy and garment of

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Build a Home in Darbas Village of Syunik Region
  • Social
  • 2015-09-28 11:11:46

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, employees of the Company and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia team participated in the construction of the half-built house of Karapetyan family from

Answer by NKR MFA Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to NEWS.am agency
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-27 13:41:47

Question: On September 25, as a result of rocket and artillery fire from the Azerbaijani side four soldiers of the Defense Army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic were killed. The

Նախագահ Բակո Սահակյանը ստորագրել է հրամանագիր
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-25 13:46:27

On 25 September President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on making a change to the Presidential decree "On the New Composition of the Commission on State Awards under the

Muslims’ Migration to Europe and the New Mosque in Moscow
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-09-25 11:10:25

  The recent migration crisis in Europe once again became a cause for Russian media to “announce” about Europe’s eventual destruction. Russian media field is flooded by headlines, such as

Used mobile phones to receive second life
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-09-24 16:55:58

    For the first time in Armenia yet another important initiative kicks off:  from now on VivaCell-MTS will provide used mobile phones to the robotics groups of the “ArmRobotics” project,

Used mobile phones to receive second life
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-09-24 15:56:52

For the first time in Armenia yet another important initiative kicks off:  from now on VivaCell-MTS will provide used mobile phones to the robotics groups of the “ArmRobotics” project,

Disability is not an obstacle for work
  • 2015-09-23 13:29:21

Three beneficiaries with disabilities participated in the “Production of Metal-Plastic Doors and Windows’’ course carried out in the framework of on-the-job trainings Component 1’s sub-component of ”Strengthening the Livelihoods

Students of the Diplomatic School of Armenia visit EU institutions, International Organisations and Diplomatic Missions of Armenia in Brussels and Vienna
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-23 11:38:38

From 13 till 18 September, students and staff of the Diplomatic School of Armenia, led by the Director, Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan, visited Brussels and Vienna. The study visit to

Concert in Montreal dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide
  • Culture
  • 2015-09-23 11:00:26

Under the auspices of Armenian Ambasaador on September 20th the Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemorations Committee of Canada organized a concert of classical music at Montreal Symphonic Orchestra Hall. Programme

NKR Deputy Foreign Minister Received Head of the ICRC Stepanakert Office
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-22 16:39:22

On September 22, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Armine Aleksanyan received Head of the Stepanakert Office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Thomas

Concerts of Youth Orchestra at Austrian "Brucknerfest " and Musikverein
  • Culture
  • 2015-09-22 12:29:50

On 18th and 21st of September the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia (Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sergey Smbatyan) performed with concerts at the famous scenes of Austria. The

Harut Sassounian.Reflections on the 24th Anniversary Of Armenia’s Independence
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-09-21 23:28:51

  On the occasion of the 24th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, I had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the celebration organized by the Armenian Consulate in Glendale,

Bako Sahakyan visited the Yerablour
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-21 13:03:20

On 21 September in connection with the 24rd anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia accompanied by

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan in connection with the Independence Day
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-21 09:53:56

On 21 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan in connection with the Independence Day.   The letter runs

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to President of the Republic of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov in connection with the Independence Day
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-19 16:54:04

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to President of the Republic of South Ossetia Leonid Tibilov in connection with the Independence Day.   The address runs as follows:   “Your

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of opening of the vocational school after Yeznik Mozian held in the town of Shoushi
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-19 13:37:32

On 19 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of opening of the vocational school after Yeznik Mozian held in the town of Shoushi.   President Sahakyan

Բակո Սահակյանը ստորագրել է հրամանագիր
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-19 12:48:44

On 19 September President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on releasing Varuzhan Iskenteryan from the post of the permanent representative of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic to Australia upon his

Harut Sassounian.United Nations to Commemorate Victims of All Genocides on Dec. 9
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-09-19 11:39:42

  On Sept. 11, after years of persistent diplomatic efforts, the Republic of Armenia succeeded in having the United Nations General Assembly adopt by consensus a generic resolution on all

The event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Stockholm
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-18 15:57:01

On September 17, within the framework of the program of Worldwide Reading Commemorating the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide, the Stockholm City Library held an Armenian literature and music

President Bako Sahakyan partook at an opening of sculptor Toros Rasguélénian’s “Eternity” monument and a solemn ceremony of groundbreaking the “Paul Éluard’s home” Francophone center held in the French park of capital Stepanakert
  • Social
  • 2015-09-18 13:51:45

On 18 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at an opening of sculptor Toros Rasguélénian’s “Eternity” monument and a solemn ceremony of groundbreaking the “Paul Éluard’s home” Francophone

OSCE presents report on the student perspective of education reforms in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-17 18:02:47

YEREVAN, 17 September 2015 – The findings and recommendations of an OSCE-supported survey exploring the awareness and attitude of students towardsthe educational reforms being implemented in Armenia were presented

President Bako Sahakyan was present at a festive event dedicated to the Day of Physical Education held in the Stepanakert Revival square
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-17 17:51:47

On 17 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at a festive event dedicated to the Day of Physical Education held in the Stepanakert Revival square. The Head of

President Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening of a personal exhibition of NKR People's Painter Lavrent Ghalayan held at the Stepanakert picture gallery
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-17 17:44:00

On 17 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening of a personal exhibition of NKR People's Painter Lavrent Ghalayan held at the Stepanakert picture gallery. President

The System of a Down rock group is helping the children and elderly in need in Vanadzor, the third largest city in Armenia with a high unemployment and poverty rate
  • Сharity
  • 2015-09-17 11:56:26

The System of a Down rock group is helping the children and elderly in need in Vanadzor, the third largest city in Armenia with a high unemployment and poverty

On 16 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Noragyugh settlement of the Askeran region
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-16 19:20:16

  On 16 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Noragyugh settlement of the Askeran region and got acquainted with the construction activities carried out in one of the

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN IN LEBANON, MEETS CATHOLICOS ARAM I
  • Social
  • 2015-09-16 16:23:58

  Beirut―Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs concluded his four-day visit to Lebanon with a private reception at the residence of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-16 15:53:29

On 15 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for considerable merit in the development of physical culture and sports and in connection with

Czech Airlines to Renew its Yerevan – Prague Service
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-15 17:17:36

    Yerevan, 15 September, 2015   Czech Airlines is planning to relaunch its Yerevan – Prague service effective  13 December 2015. For the time being, the route will be operated strictly seasonally, for  a

Armenian Courses Offered to Chinese University Students
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-09-15 15:34:07

    Beijing– 15 September 2015                        Armenian language are now being offered to Chinese university students in another example of the strengthening

Delegation of Armenia took part in CSTO statutory bodies’ sessions
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-15 12:42:27

On September 15, Armenia’s Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan took part in the joint session of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Council of Ministers

ULS's supported another new company in its entry into the Armenian market
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-15 11:43:07

In July 2015 the logistic complex Urban Logistic Services (ULS) has favored the entry of a new company into the Armenian market - 'AGTM ARAV' LTD, the company specializing

rtsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a section on the republic's south-eastern borderline, got acquainted with the situation and course of the service
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-14 17:21:39

On 14 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a section on the republic's south-eastern borderline, got acquainted with the situation and course of the service. Bako Sahakyan expressed gratitude

An Appeal to the European Institutions
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-14 11:02:34

The news about the bloodshed that is taking place in Turkey are disturbing. There is no doubt that the riots organized in dozens of cities by the Turkish mob,

OSCE organized discussion on access to justice on environmental matters in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-11 18:15:09

  Guarantees of the provisions of the Aarhus Conventionrelated to the access to justice in environmental matters in the context of modern international developments were discussed at the OSCE-supported workshop

“French Days in Artsakh” Festival
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-11 18:05:19

On September 17-19, “French Days in Artsakh” festival will be held in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. In the framework of the festival a range of events presenting France and

Harut Sassounian. To Get Rid of ISIS, Turks Must First Get Rid of Erdogan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-09-11 14:09:45

  Turkey has not only refused to join its NATO allies in fighting against ISIS, but has trained, armed and facilitated the infiltration of thousands of terrorists into Syria and

Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the supreme command staff of the NKR Defense Army at the head of defense minister Levon Mnacakanyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-11 13:20:28

On 11 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the supreme command staff of the NKR Defense Army at the head of defense minister Levon

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Parliamentarians of the Kingdom of Belgium
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-11 11:46:46

On September 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received parliamentarians of the Kingdom of Belgium, who arrived in Artsakh, accompanied by European Armenian

Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert Republican Library after Mesrop Mashtots and met with it staff
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-10 19:01:37

On 10 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert Republican Library after Mesrop Mashtots and met with it staff. The President signified the role of this institution in

Computer lab from VivaCell-MTS Technical Department employees
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-10 18:48:07

In the beginning of the academic year, the employees of VivaCell-MTS Technical Department had a surprise for the secondary school of Avan community, Aragatsotn region. Owing to their personal

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN MEETS JEAN-FRANCOIS CHARPENTIER
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-10 16:25:51

Yerevan--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Heritage Party chairman and founding director of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS), met today with H.E. Mr. Jean-Francois Charpentier, Ambassador of the

Harut Sassounian. Molotov Cocktail Thrown At Armenian Consulate in Glendale.Harut Sassounian
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-10 13:34:10

Glendale -- An unknown assailant threw a Molotov cocktail at the Armenian Consulate in Glendale, California, on August 10, an informed source who wished to remain anonymous told The

Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Arthur Varzhapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-09 19:10:35

Issues related to the realization of different programs in our country were discussed during the meeting. Thereafter President Sahakyan and Arthur Varzhapetyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over

Armenian Program at the 14th Istanbul Biennial became a celebrated event
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-09 15:59:54

The presentation of the Armenian program for the 14th Istanbul Biennial of contemporary art, for which the project Dilijan Art Initiative of Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Charitable

“Microelectronics”, “Basics of Telecommunication” and “Information Technologies” now part of curricula at five high schools of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-09-09 15:51:33

The Minister of Education and Science of Armenia has approved the criteria and teaching materials for narrow-specialty subjects in the sphere of ICT.   The program is implemented in 5 high

Is it the USA Who is Guilty of Russian Loot? Tracking Bastrigin’s Statement
  • Social
  • 2015-09-09 13:41:20

Yesterday Head of the Investigation Service of the Russian Federation Alexander Bastrigin gave an interview to “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” newspaper in which he claimed that the Yerevan protests against electricity

NKR MFA Statement
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-09 13:10:03

Along with aggravating the situation on the line of contact and making repeated attempts of reconnaissance and sabotage, as well as continuously shooting with large caliber mortars and artillery,

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Head of the ICRC Mission in Stepanakert
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-08 18:32:59

    On September 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mission in Nagorno

Harut Sassounian.To Get Rid of ISIS, Turks Must First Get Rid of Erdogan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-09-08 18:25:15

Turkey has not only refused to join its NATO allies in fighting against ISIS, but has trained, armed and facilitated the infiltration of thousands of terrorists into Syria and

Press release
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-07 19:25:53

On September 7 the First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Davit Tonoyan met Chargé d'affaires a.i. of the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia

THE SECURITY OF THE PARLIAMENTARY REPUBLIC: THE MODEL OF ISRAEL.Hayk Kotanjian
  • Interviews
  • 2015-09-07 14:31:48

Tracing the debate over the constitutional reforms in Armenia, we deemed it useful, based upon the results of three academic trips, to interview Major General Hayk Kotanjian — Head

Harut Sassounian. Worldwide Collaboration Required To Confront Pan-Armenian Crises
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-09-06 15:16:46

There has been a serious lack of coordination in dealing with critical global issues. Armenians around the world have repeatedly come under attack with Armenia or the Diaspora hardly

Twenty-four young people from European countries this week participate in an international training course on “Organisational Management” in Aghveran.
  • Social
  • 2015-09-05 21:17:15

Twenty-four young people from European countries this week participate in an international training course on “Organisational Management” in Aghveran. The training is organised by the Austrian youth organisation “Progressum”

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-04 13:39:13

On September 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

2 года евразийского пути (анимационный видеоматериал)
  • Social
  • 2015-09-03 18:39:04

В этот день 2013-го года Президент Серж Саргсян заявил, что Армения планирует вступить в таможенный, а затем – в Евразийский союз. Он обосновывал это экономическими интересами и обеспечением безопасности

NKR Foreign Minister Received Personal Representative of the OSCE CiO
  • Politics
  • 2015-09-03 17:58:38

On September 3, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.   The sides exchanged opinions on a

Congratulatory address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of the Artsakh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-02 15:51:32

Congratulatory address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of the Artsakh Republic.   Dear compatriots,                          

Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia were present at the staging of Giuseppe Verdi’s "Requiem" opera held at the Stepanakert Revival square
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-02 11:41:35

On 1 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia were present at the staging of Giuseppe Verdi’s "Requiem" opera

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter in connection with the death of colonel-general Gourgen Dalibaltayan
  • Press release
  • 2015-09-01 16:21:11

On 1 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter in connection with the death of colonel-general Gourgen Dalibaltayan. The letter runs as follows:   “I have learnt with deep

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of philanthropist Vahagn Hovnanian
  • Social
  • 2015-09-01 14:23:12

On 1 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of philanthropist Vahagn Hovnanian.  The letter runs as follows:   “I have learnt with deep sorrow about

UWC Dilijan College opens its doors to 94 new students
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-09-01 12:10:55

In the new academic year, UWC Dilijan College opened its doors to 94 new students who will start their studies based on the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In

Harut Sassounian.Worldwide Collaboration Required To Confront Pan-Armenian Crises
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-09-01 11:52:02

There has been a serious lack of coordination in dealing with critical global issues. Armenians around the world have repeatedly come under attack with Armenia or the Diaspora hardly

LOT Polish Airlines Returns to Armenian Market
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-31 11:02:36

LOT Polish Airlines shall resume Warsaw-Yerevan-Warsaw flights. In January 2015 LOT shall operate three flights a week. The aircraft will arrive from Warsaw on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and

Golden Wheat festival to promote SMALL BUSINESS IN THE VARDENIS REGION
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-28 14:12:46

Yerevan, Armenia - On September 6, 2015 Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF) in partnership with Vardenis Municipality, Jinishian Memorial Foundation, World Vision Armenia, and Vardenis Community Development Foundationis organizing

ՅԱՐՈՒԹ ՍԱՍՈՒՆԵԱՆ. Հայաստանի Բարձր Վարկանիշը Միջազգային Ցուցակի Վրայ. Իրականութի՞ւն, Թէ՞ Տպաւորութիւն
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-27 18:13:37

Աշխարհի 152 երկիրներու «Մարդու ազատութեան ցուցանիշ»-ի վերջին զեկոյցին մէջ զարմանալիօրէն Հայաստանին տրուած է բարձր վարկանիշ: Ուսումնասիրութիւնը համատեղ իրականացուած է Ուաշինկթընի «Քաթօ»-ի հիմնարկի, Վանքուվըրի Ֆրէյզըրի հիմնարկի եւ Պերլինի Ֆրիտրիխ Նաումանի

One More House – this time in Ararat Region
  • Сharity
  • 2015-08-27 15:40:53

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Continue Partnership   VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, employees of the Company and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia team participated in the construction

Bako Sahakyan visited a range of military units located in the northern parts of the republic.
  • Politics
  • 2015-08-26 17:57:33

Օn 26 August President Bako Sahakyan visited a range of military units located in the northern parts of the republic.   The President got acquainted with the process and conditions of

Harut Sassounian Armenia Scores High on Global Index:Perception vs. Reality
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-26 10:47:36

The latest report of The Human Freedom Index for 152 countries gives Armenia a surprisingly high score. The study was conducted jointly by the Cato Institute, Washington, D.C.; Fraser

Bako Sahakyan visited the former Stepanakert electro technical factory
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-24 17:07:43

On 24 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the former Stepanakert electro technical factory.   The President got acquainted with the process of business area formation and operating there canning

Volunteers from the Diaspora hosted at VivaCell-MTS headquarters
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-24 17:00:23

  VivaCell-MTS hosted a group of young Diasporan Armenians from different countries of age between 20 and 32 years, who serve as volunteers for an average of 4 months each,

The Referendum Will Be Held during the Interval between December 6 and February 14
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-24 11:47:20

So, on August 21, the President of the Republic of Armenia sent the draft of constitutional changes to the Parliament. The draft had been developed and submitted to the

Karabakh Telecom launches mobile internet while roaming in VivaCell-MTS network
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-24 11:37:52

Karabakh Telecom is pleased to announce that it has successfully negotiated with VivaCell-MTS for its subscribers to have mobile internet access while roaming in the Republic of Armenia (RA).   In

VivaCell-MTS is reminding: the Company is the first that started providing 4 services - IP television, Internet, fixed line IP telephony and mobile communication in 1 package
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-08-21 14:56:30

In the market for more than a year: “Quartet” package comprising four services in one product based on fiber-optic and mobile technology solutions   August 6, 2014 was marked with the

Report on Turks who reached-out to Armenians in 1915
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-21 11:32:55

The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation and the Kaloosdian/Mugar Chair at the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University together with Professor Taner Akcam have initiated a

Bako Sahakyan received human right defender of the Republic of Armenia Karen Andreasyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-21 11:29:44

On 21 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received human right defender of the Republic of Armenia Karen Andreasyan.   The meeting addressed a range of issues related to the protection

Harut Sassounian.Turkey Pays CIA Director & Lobbyists To Misrepresent Attacks on Kurds & ISIS
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-21 11:16:08

Thousands of articles have been published worldwide in the recent weeks exposing Turkey’s strategic trickery -- using the pretext of fighting ISIS to carry out a genocidal bombing campaign

Key performance results of VivaCell-MTS in the second quarter of 2015 announced
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-08-20 16:45:03

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC, the leading telecommunications provider in Russia and the CIS, announced its financial results for the second quarter of the year, including major financial and operational results

No decrease in price for gas and new monopolies for “Gazprom Armenia”
  • Economy
  • 2015-08-20 11:46:54

Yesterday the RA Government session endorsed the project of replenishing the sale agreement of “HayRusGasArd” and the agreement on order of price formation during natural gas delivery signed between

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message on World Humanitarian Day
  • World News
  • 2015-08-19 15:38:09

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message on World Humanitarian Day   On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the selfless dedication and sacrifice of workers and volunteers from around the world who devote

Message of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin in commemoration of World Humanitarian Day 19 August 2015
  • World News
  • 2015-08-19 15:30:13

Message of UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin in commemoration of World Humanitarian Day 19 August 2015 Nearly 60 million people are forcibly displaced by conflict, war and persecution, the

Bako Sahakyan signed decrees
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-18 13:05:17

On 18 August President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on making changes to the composition and charter of the Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and the Missing.     CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF

Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to first President of the Artsakh Republic, second President of the Republic of Armenia Robert Kocharyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-08-17 17:31:09

On 17 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to first President of the Artsakh Republic, second President of the Republic of Armenia Robert

Karen Hovhannisyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for bravery shown during the defence of the NKR state border
  • Social
  • 2015-08-13 11:49:56

On 13 August President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding posthumously private of the NKR Defense Army's N division Karen Hovhannisyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOUTH
  • Social
  • 2015-08-12 12:28:29

Emerging threats, violent extremism, shifting political conditions, economic turmoil and social transformations are combining to heighten the challenges facing the world’s young people. No one knows better than them

Harut Sassounian. It’s Often Difficult to Distinguish Fact from Fiction on the Internet
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-12 11:38:34

It is ironic that in this modern age of technology and abundance of information at the fingertips of everyone with an electronic device, it is becoming increasingly difficult, and

Ambassador Sargsyan attended the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence
  • Politics
  • 2015-08-10 18:04:40

On August 9 the Ambassador of Armenia to Singapore Armen Sargsyan participated at the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence.   He attended the military parade, gala concert and

Now, VivaCell-MTS subscribers in Kotayk region also can reach the Emergency Situations Service local offices dialing 911/112
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-08-10 13:41:34

Now, VivaCell-MTS subscribers in Kotayk region also can reach the Emergency Situations Service local offices dialing 911/112. The new system was implemented after passing successful testing in the region.

Harut Sassounian.Trump Risks Tarnishing Image For a Fistful of Azeri Dollars
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-08 15:43:09

  The last thing Donald Trump needs these days is one more controversy. Then again, Trump thrives on controversy and most probably would welcome any publicity -- positive or negative

VivaCell-MTS’ summer tariffs in roaming
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-08-07 15:19:36

From August 7 till October 7, 2015, while roaming in Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany, Czech Republic and France VivaCell-MTS subscribers can receive calls and make calls with

Harut Sassounian.Trump Risks Tarnishing Image For a Fistful of Azeri Dollars
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-07 11:39:45

The last thing Donald Trump needs these days is one more controversy. Then again, Trump thrives on controversy and most probably would welcome any publicity -- positive or negative

Airtime, SMS and Internet for a fixed monthly fee in case of subscribing to VivaCell-MTS’ “Special” tariff plan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-08-06 16:26:14

In case of subscribing to VivaCell-MTS’ “Special” tariff plan till December 1, 2015, one will receive 1500 on-net minutes, an opportunity to send 150 SMS to RA GSM networks

Ambassador Melkonian met Minister of International Cooperation of Egypt
  • Politics
  • 2015-08-05 16:00:38

  On August 4, Ambassador of Armenia to Egypt Armen Melkonian met Minister of International Cooperation of Egypt Naglaa El-Ahwany.   The sides discussed the perspectives of strengthening the Armenian-Egyptian trade andeconomicties.

Harut Sassounian. Trump Risks Tarnishing Image For a Fistful of Azeri Dollars
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-05 13:47:53

The last thing Donald Trump needs these days is one more controversy. Then again, Trump thrives on controversy and most probably would welcome any publicity -- positive or negative

Harut Sassounian.Trump Risks Tarnishing Image For a Fistful of Azeri Dollars
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-04 13:55:08

The last thing Donald Trump needs these days is one more controversy. Then again, Trump thrives on controversy and most probably would welcome any publicity -- positive or negative

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan is Pursuing his Self-Interests, Instead of Fighting ISIS Terrorists
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-08-02 13:09:04

  Last month, only after losing his party’s parliamentary majority, President Erdogan realized that there are dangerous terrorists in neighboring Syria who are a threat to Turkey’s security.   Ironically, these are

Human Rights Council Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) National Council of Western Armenia Assembly of Armenians from Western Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2015-08-01 08:16:12

Geneva, 20 July 2015 Eighth Session   Mr. Chairman, since this is my first time speaking in this chamber during the Eighth Session of EMRIP, allow me to congratulate you on

VivaCell-MTS and the FPWC took part in the testing-presentation of the remote monitoring modern equipment for biodiversity survey in the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge in Urtsadzor community
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-07-31 16:36:45

VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) took part in the testing-presentation of the remote monitoring modern equipment for biodiversity survey in the

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan is Pursuing his Self-Interests, Instead of Fighting ISIS Terrorists
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-07-31 11:45:16

Last month, only after losing his party’s parliamentary majority, President Erdogan realized that there are dangerous terrorists in neighboring Syria who are a threat to Turkey’s security.   Ironically, these are

Acceleration Program of Microsoft Innovation Center offers unique opportunities to Armenian startups.
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-07-30 16:30:54

Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia has started the application process for Acceleration program, targeting startups with innovative solutions. Based on the success stories of previous program rounds, Microsoft Innovation Center

Foreign Grants of the Ministry of Culture
  • Culture
  • 2015-07-30 16:10:58

  “Union of Informed Citizens” has already introduced the international grants Armenia received in the agriculture sector. In continuation of the series, we are presenting the international grants provided to

U.S. Embassy Makes Additional Visa Appointments to Armenia Citizens Available on Saturday, August 15
  • Press release
  • 2015-07-30 15:16:04

In order to accommodate the high demand for travel to the United States by Armenians this summer, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan will be open on Saturday, August 15

The Meeting of the NKR Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs with the ICRC Representatives
  • Politics
  • 2015-07-29 17:47:15

On 28 July, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) Armine Aleksanyan received the Head of the ICRC Mission in theNKR Thomas Hallier and ICRC Regional

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan is Pursuing his Self-Interests, Instead of Fighting ISIS Terrorists
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-07-29 16:09:12

Last month, only after losing his party’s parliamentary majority, President Erdogan realized that there are dangerous terrorists in neighboring Syria who are a threat to Turkey’s security.   Ironically, these are

U.S. Embassy Hosts Conference on Issues Related to the Protection of Children
  • Press release
  • 2015-07-29 16:05:03

 On July 29, 2015, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan hosted a conference on the international aspects of parental child abduction, adoption under the Hague Convention, and the sexual exploitation

Loyal to the best traditions. VivaCell-MTS & Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue building homes
  • Сharity
  • 2015-07-28 16:46:44

It has become a pleasant tradition for VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia to get united to build a home every month. This time VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan is Pursuing his Self-Interests, Instead of Fighting ISIS Terrorists
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-07-28 16:41:51

Last month, only after losing his party’s parliamentary majority, President Erdogan realized that there are dangerous terrorists in neighboring Syria who are a threat to Turkey’s security.   Ironically, these are

Armenia Maintains “Tier 1” Status in the 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report
  • Human Rights
  • 2015-07-28 16:33:55

The Embassy of the United States warmly congratulates the Government of Armenia on maintaining Tier I status for the third year in a row in the Department of State’s

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2015-07-27 18:38:53

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which major-general Miqayel Arzumanyan was appointed first deputy commander of the NKR Defense Army's military unit N 19916 releasing him from

Harut Sassounian.We Should Worry More about Erdogan's Dangerous Actions Than His Crazy Stories
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-07-26 15:29:32

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has completely destroyed his credibility by making numerous bizarre claims in recent years.   For example, Erdogan told a group of Latin American Muslims visiting Istanbul

President Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Artavazd Harutyunyan
  • Press release
  • 2015-07-24 12:58:54

On 24 July President Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Artavazd Harutyunyan. Issues related to army building and the activity of military prosecutor's office

Minister of Foreign Affairs received Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization
  • Politics
  • 2015-07-23 18:55:50

On July 23, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the Secretary-General of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolay Bordyuzha.   Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian stressed that Armenia attaches great

President Bako Sahakyan received students from the Diaspora
  • Social
  • 2015-07-23 14:15:58

  On 23 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received students from the Diaspora living and working in the Motherland within the frameworks of student summer program of the Armenian

Haypost International – A New Bridge between Armenia and USA
  • Press release
  • 2015-07-23 12:20:29

On 21 of July, 2015 HayPost, the national postal operator of the Republic of Armenia, opened its first international office in Glendale, California, USA. Among the guests who attended

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh
  • Economy
  • 2015-07-23 11:02:20

  On 22 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region and got acquainted on site with the activities of the new water reservoir being built at the

VivaCell-MTS and “BirthLink” NGO bring the neonatal healthcare in Armenia to a new level
  • Science and Technology
  • 2015-07-22 18:17:57

Recent international studies on neonatal healthcare bear evidence that the availability of state-of-the-art equipment and access to professional treatment are essential in saving the lives of premature, low birth-weight

Harut Sassounian.We Should Worry More about Erdogan's Dangerous Actions Than His Crazy Stories
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-07-22 16:41:29

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has completely destroyed his credibility by making numerous bizarre claims in recent years.   For example, Erdogan told a group of Latin American Muslims visiting Istanbul

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2015-07-22 16:12:55

On July 22, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Harut Sassounian.We Should Worry More about Erdogan's Dangerous Actions Than His Crazy Stories
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2015-07-21 17:07:23

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has completely destroyed his credibility by making numerous bizarre claims in recent years.   For example, Erdogan told a group of Latin American Muslims visiting Istanbul

Bako Sahakyan visited the Vank village i
  • Press release
  • 2015-07-21 15:59:02

On 20 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Vank village in the Martakert region and met with representatives of the community. Issues the village faced and ways of