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President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations of the republic
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-14 18:09:34

On 14 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations of the republic. As informs Central Information Department of The Office

Now employees of state bodies and organizations can obtain health insurance contracts at VivaCell-MTS service centers
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-14 16:36:00

In the framework of the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and “Nairi Insurance”, employees of state bodies and state organizations in the spheres of education, culture and social protection can

ANCA: Rep. Costa Joins Colleagues in Commemorating Sumgait Massacres
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-14 09:25:46

WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) of Fresno issued a strong statement commemorating the recent anniversary of Azerbaijan's ethnic cleansing of its Armenian community in Sumgait

OSCE Secretary General, in Skopje, condemns latest violence and welcomes authorities’ swift response
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-13 21:45:17

SKOPJE, 13 March 2012 – The OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier, in Skopje today to meet government officials, condemned the recent series of violent incidents in the country and

Jordanian Foreign Minister to address the OSCE Permanent Council on 15 March
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-13 19:57:22

VIENNA, 13 March 2012 – The Foreign Minister of Jordan, Nasser Judeh, will address the OSCE Permanent Council on Thursday, 15 March. He will address current developments in the Middle

Turkish Journalists' Releases Welcomed but Fight for Press Freedom Continues
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-13 19:20:06

The European Federation Of Journalists (EFJ) today welcomed the release of four jailed journalists in Turkey but has warned campaigners that efforts must continue in support of these and

IPI/SEEMO Press Release: Nedim Şener Released from Prison
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-13 19:16:03

IPI World Press Freedom Hero Still Facing Terrorism Charges VIENNA, Mar 12, 2012 – Turkish investigative journalist and International Press Institute (IPI) World Press Freedom Hero Nedim ?ener was

Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the Union of Italian Armenians Payqar Svazyan and the Italian philantropist of Armenian origin Saro Khodaverdi
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-13 13:45:02

On 13 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the Union of Italian Armenians Payqar Svazyan and the Italian philantropist of Armenian origin Saro Khodaverdi. Issues

Women in senior management on the rise in Europe as peers in emerging markets fall away
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-13 11:33:20

The proportion of women holding senior management roles in Europe is steadily increasing according to the latest research from Grant Thornton. However, the reverse is true in emerging markets,

OSCE media freedom representative welcomes release of Turkish journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-12 22:25:11

VIENNA, 12 March 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today welcomed the release of four Turkish journalists from prison, including award-winning journalists Nedim

The Executive Committee, the Religious and Lay Councils of the Catholicosate of Cilicia meet in Antelias (Lebanon)
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-12 21:48:44

Antelias – From 13 to 17 March, His Holiness Aram I will preside over annual meeting of the Executive Committee and the Religious and Lay Councils. Prelates of all

OSCE highlights need to involve women in efforts to counter violent extremism, terrorist radicalization
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-12 21:12:14

VIENNA, 12 MARCH 2012 – Ways of empowering women in countering violent extremism and radicalization that leads to terrorism is the focus of a two-day expert meeting organized by

First Time Ever Live Broadcast of the TED Conference in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-12 17:57:13

YEREVAN, March 3, 2012 – TED, the nonprofit devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading,” granted a TEDx Live license for TED2012 to be shown as a live webcast in Yerevan.

His Holiness Aram I Sends a Message to the 10th Anniversary of GPIW at the United Nations Headquarters in Nairobi
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-12 17:10:03

Antelias – March 1-8 2012, the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW) celebrated its 10th Anniversary in cooperation with the UN Environment Programme in Nairobi (Kenya). GPIW was initiated by

13 countries join efforts to organize the largest simulation of the NATO’s decision-making process in the world
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-09 11:32:44

The Model North Atlantic Treaty Organization Youth Summit (MoNYS 2012), a six-day event, will be taking place in Brussels in July 2012. The ambitious project is developed by an

ANCA: Senators Brown, Feinstein & Kirk Introduce Return of Churches Resolution
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-09 10:53:58

-- Religious Freedom Measure Calls on Turkey to Return all Stolen Christian Church Properties WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Scott Brown (R-MA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) introduced a

Promoting gender equality and women’s rights must be a priority for all OSCE states, says Chairperson on International Women’s Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-08 11:48:14

DUBLIN, 8 March 2012 – Promoting gender equality and ensuring women’s participation in political, public and economic spheres must be central to the work of the OSCE and all

NJ ANC Mourns Passing of Congressional Human Rights Champion, Rep. Donald Payne
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-08 11:05:47

Ridgefield, NJ — The Armenian National Committee of New Jersey (ANC-NJ) mourns the passing of veteran human rights advocate and perennial leader in Armenian Genocide affirmation efforts, Representative

Sec. Clinton Responds to ANCA; Continues to Characterize Genocide As a Conflict Instead of a Crime
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-08 09:57:55

WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in a written response to a letter of protest from the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), refrained from again mischaracterizing

SEEMO: Top Level Jobs in Media Still Occupied by Men, Gender Sensitive Reporting Missing from Media in South, East and Central Europe
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-07 20:10:10

VIENNA, Mar. 7, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), marked International Women's Day by calling on media

IFJ Condemns Media Crackdown in Russia
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-07 19:16:25

he International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its European group the Federation of European Journalists (EFJ) today joined the Russian affiliate, the Russian Union of Journalists (RUJ), in condemning

OSCE media representative calls on Tajik authorities to lift ban on Facebook and news websites
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-07 19:09:04

VIENNA, 7 March 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, appealed to the Government of Tajikistan today to reverse instructions to block the Facebook

Holiday surprise for “VivaCell-MTS Bonus” participants
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-07 16:49:56

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on March 8 and 9 “VivaCell-MTS Bonus” participants

Call for participation in a photo exhibition “Freedom of the Press, the Right to Know”
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-07 12:57:27

The Freedom of Information Center in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia will organize a photo exhibition “Freedom of the Press, the Right to Know”

Monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces’ contact-line
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-07 12:35:31

On March 7, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani

Armenian Council of America Welcomes Congresswoman Judy Chu
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 23:23:09

PASASENA, CA- On March 4, the Armenian Council of America (ACA) proudly welcomed Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) to the A.E.B.U. “Soghanalian Hall” for a meet and greet with ACA

At Orange all on-net and international SMSs will cost 1AMD on March 8
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 22:33:12

Yerevan, March 6, 2012 This year on March 8, on the occasion of Women’s day, all Orange customers will have the possibility to send congratulations through SMS at a

IFJ Calls for Dismissal of Charges against Foreign Journalist in Egypt
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 21:51:28

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Media & Entertainment Alliance of Australia in calling for the dropping of criminal charges brought by Egyptian police against

Media Experts Identify Economic Problems, Political Pressure as Major Challenges Facing Media in Republic of Macedonia/Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 18:32:22

VIENNA, Mar. 6, 2012- Economic difficulties and political pressure are the main challenges faced by the media in the Republic of Macedonia/Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, according to

VivaCell-MTS offers “Super Smart Bonus” for MTS Touch 551 and MTS Ego phone buyers
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 18:06:40

Buying an MTS Touch 551 or MTS Ego, one can get a bonus equal to the phone price and use it for almost all chargeable services VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary

Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on organization of celebrations dedicated to the Victory Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 17:30:22

On 6 March President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on organization of celebrations dedicated to the Victory Day, 20th anniversary of the NKR Defense Army and Liberation of

The Representative of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia Attends the International Conference of Qatar on Jerusalem
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 17:27:00

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - From 26-27 February an international conference was held in Doha, Qatar, organized by the League of Arab States and sponsored by the State of Qatar. His

DCFTA negotiations launched today - EuFoA shortpaper calls for widest possible consensus in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 16:24:28

Today, 6 March 2012, the President of the European Commission, José Barroso, and the Armenian President, Serzh Sargsyan, officially start the negotiations for a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade

Statement of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 15:03:10

BAKU, 6 March 2012 - The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Ambassadors Robert Bradtke of the United States, Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, and Jacques Faure of

Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Kingdom of Belgium on a working visit, met with the President of the Belgian Senate Sabine de Bethune
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-06 14:45:33

At the meeting, Serzh Sargsyan underscored that Armenia is interested in expanding and deepening relations with Belgium, which, according to the President, with its developed economy

UAF Contributed $33.3 Million of Aid to Armenia in 2011
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-05 22:36:30

Glendale, CA – The United Armenian Fund contributed a total of $33.3 million of assistance to Armenia during fiscal year 2011, including $28.6 million worth of mostly medicines and

Surprise for “Personal” package subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-05 18:03:25

Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that the monthly fee for the “Personal” postpaid tariff plan is now only AMD 7500 instead of

OSCE PA Vice-President Habsburg Douglas denied visit to Tymoshenko in Ukraine
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-05 17:23:42

KYIV, 5 March 2012 – Walburga Habsburg Douglas, vice-president of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly and member of Swedish parliament, today was denied access

Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the UN Sent a Letter on the Events in Khojaly to the UN Secretary-General
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-05 16:59:02

According to the information of the Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the United States of America, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the UN

Russia’s presidential election marked by unequal campaign conditions, active citizens’ engagement, international observers say
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-05 16:07:58

MOSCOW, 5 March 2012 – Although candidates in yesterday’s presidential election in the Russian Federation were able to campaign unhindered, conditions were clearly skewed in favour of one of

International election observers in Russia to hold press conference on Monday
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 21:32:39

MOSCOW, 2 March 2012 - The international observers monitoring the presidential elections in the Russian Federation will present their preliminary post-election statement at a news conference on Monday, 5

EFJ Backs "Decisive" Mass Protests in Istanbul for Press Freedom on 3 March
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 21:27:54

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and its Turkish affiliate the Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikasi (TGS) today backed the demonstration due to take place tomorrow 3 March in Istanbul to

OSCE Office and Yerevan State University sign a co-operation agreement
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 17:46:37

The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin and Rector of the Yerevan State University, Aram Simonyan, signed on 2 March 2012 a Memorandum of Understanding

Green School project's Winter Camp sums up the work
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 17:23:20

Today the Writers House in Tsakhkadzor resort town hosted an event, during which the results of the Winter Camp of the Green School project were concluded. The project was

His Holiness Aram refuses to have interview on a Turkish TV channel
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 17:08:13

The Communication Department of the Catholicosate turned down an invitation addressed to His Holiness Aram I for a live interview on a Turkish satellite TV channel. In the

The Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandian received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 15:55:54

On March 2, the Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandian received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Robert Bradtke (USA), Igor Popov (Russia), Jacques Faure (France) and Andrzej Kasprzyk, the

Parole system in Armenia needs urgent reform, says OSCE-supported study
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 12:51:42

The results and recommendations of an OSCE-supported study on early conditional release system (parole) in Armenia were discussed today in Yerevan. The study was carried out between May and

Celebrating two decades of national giving and dedication to homeland development
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 12:04:04

This year the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Throughout the past two decades, the work of the fund has been inextricably linked to the emergence and

AAA: Congressman Cicilline Reiterates Support for Protection of Churches in Turkey
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-02 08:42:03

Commemorates Sumgait Anniversary Washington, DC, March 1 - At yesterday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the Administration's Budget for Fiscal Year 2013, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) raised

EU Council wants free access to Karabakh and for Armenia Visa Facilitation, free trade and more democratisation
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-01 18:35:02

On 27 February, the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU defined the framework for the EU's relations with the South Caucasus for the near future. "The Council statement describes a

Two Ministeries Have Objections Against Construction Project of Small HPPs in Syunik
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-01 16:20:39

On March 1 Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan will submit a project on changing the category of land areas in Litchq (Syunik region) for the construction of

ANCA: U.S. Representatives Press Clinton on Armenian American Concerns
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-01 11:37:45

U.S. representatives press Secretary Clinton on Armenian Genocide; Turkey's return of churches; aid to Javakhk WASHINGTON, DC - During testimony before two key U.S. House Committees today, Secretary Clinton

AAA: Sherman Discusses Javakh, Commemorates Sumgait Anniversary
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-01 11:09:44

Congressman Sherman expresses support for U.S. assistance to Javakh region, commemorates Sumgait anniversary Washington, DC - During today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the Administration's Budget for

AAA: Schiff Questions Clinton on Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-03-01 11:01:08

Congressman Adam Schiff questions Secretary Clinton about her remarks on the Armenian Genocide Washington, DC - Today, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the House Appropriations

Mr. Henri Bergström Registered as Chairman of Supervisory Board at NASDAQ OMX Armenia and Central Depository of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-29 16:35:29

Mr. Henri Bergström was registered as Chairman of Supervisory Boards of NASDAQ OMX Armenia and Central Depository of Armenia by the Decision of the CBA Chairman dd 28 February

Support to the Special educational complex for children with hearing problems
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-29 15:11:40

On February 29, 2012 hearing support equipment has been provided to the Special Educational Complex for children with hearing problems by the CHRONIMET Charity Foundation. The equipment includes both

Bako Sahakyan held a consultation with the supreme command staff of the NKR Defense Army
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-29 12:16:07

On 28 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a consultation with the supreme command staff of the NKR Defense Army at the head of defense minister Movses Hakobyan.

Edward Nalbandian paid an official visit to Singapore
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-29 12:03:59

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs being in Singapore on an official visit on February 28th was received by Tony Tan Keng Yam, the President of Singapore.

Two Ministeries Have Objections Against Construction Project of Small HPPs in Syunik
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-28 16:05:00

On March 1 Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan will submit a project on changing the category of land areas in Litchq (Syunik region) for the construction

Council conclusions on the South Caucasus
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-28 12:15:44

3149th Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union meeting held on 27 February 2012, in Brussels The Council adopted the following conclusions: "1. The EU welcomes the significant progress made

Assemblyman Mike Gatto Meets with Robert Avetisyan, Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, and Relatives of Armenians Killed in Karabakh Massacres
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-28 11:42:32

Sacramento, CA - At the State Capitol today, Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) met with Robert Avetisyan, the United States Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Mr. Avetisyan

ANCA Chairman Call for Justice for Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-28 10:56:14

-- Ken Hachikian Offers Remarks about the "Return of Churches" Movement at Catholicos of Cilicia's International Conference on Reparations ANTELIAS, LEBANON - Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO To Inaugurate New Country-Specific Press Freedom Websites
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-27 23:00:48

VIENNA, Feb. 27, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), will, in cooperation with different partners, expand a

Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the National Commission on Television and Radio of the Republic of Armenia Grigory Amalyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-27 16:43:42

On 27 February President Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the National Commission on Television and Radio of the Republic of Armenia Grigory Amalyan. Issues related to the cooperation between corresponding

Armenians mark General Andranik’s 147th birth anniversary
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-27 12:16:44

Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan visited the the military pantheon Yerablur and paid homage to the Armenian legendary General Andranik Ozanyan on the occasion of his 147th birth

ANCA Condemns Anti-Armenian Protests in Turkey
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-27 10:34:35

-- Calls on U.S. Ambassador Ricciardone to Denounce Government-Sanctioned Rallies Aimed at Inciting Violence WASHINGTON, DC -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), sharply criticizing the government sanctioned anti-Armenian

AYF: Greater Washington DC Area Armenian Americans Mark Azerbaijani Massacres in Sumgait, Kirovabad and Baku
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-25 11:40:44

Azerbaijani Counter-Protesters Celebrate Ongoing Aggression Against Armenia WASHINGTON—Greater Washington area Armenian Americans braved the cold and rain earlier today to mourn the victims of Azerbaijani aggression and stand in solidarity

His Holiness Aram I Blesses the Sunday School Children at the Beginning of the Great Lent
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-24 22:01:41

Antelias - To prepare for the period of Great Lent, the Sunday School children, along with their teachers and parents, met with His Holiness Aram I to receive his

Aram I :“Apology, recognition, reparation and forgiveness must be taken as one whole”
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-24 21:52:43

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Speaking about the first two sessions of the International Conference on the Armenian Genocide taking place in Antelias, His Holiness said that the recognition of the

His Holiness Aram I : “The Catholicosate of Cilicia claims ownership of our properties confiscated by the Turkish authorities”
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-24 17:57:36

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Thursday 23 February, 2012, the International Conference on the Armenian Genocide: from Recognition to Reparation began in the presence of 120 experts from all over

Bako Sahakyan met members of the National Assembly's "Democracy" fraction
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-24 15:04:07

On 24 February President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met members of the National Assembly's "Democracy" fraction. A wide range of issues concerning domestic and foreign policy of

The OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces’ contact-line
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-24 14:12:44

On February 24, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani

ANCA Statement on 9th Circuit Court Decision Dealing with Armenian Genocide-Era Insurance Claims
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-24 14:10:49

WASHINGTON, DC - Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian issued the following statement regarding the 9th Circuit Court ruling in the Movsesian v. Versicherung case,

«Safe Internet» Project is Extended to the Armenian Regions
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-23 23:02:28

Yerevan, February 23, 2012 On February 7 Media Education Center NGO, with the support of Orange, launched a large-scale project «Safe Internet Armenia 2012». In the framework of this

Professor Taner Akcam Meets His Holiness Aram I
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-23 22:13:10

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - This morning Professor Taner Akcam met His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. The focus of their discussion was the Genocide conference organized by the Armenian Catholicosate of

CRONIMET Charity Foundation together with the representatives of the CRONIMET Mining AG has visited the Children Care
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-23 20:10:34

On February 23, 2012 the CRONIMET Charity Foundation together with the representatives of the CRONIMET Mining AG has visited the Children Care, Protection and Boarding Institution in Dilijan.

Travel to the EU to become easier
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-23 19:30:24

In Yerevan, on 27 February 2012, Armenia and the European Union will start negotiations on a Visa Facilitation Agreement and a Readmission Agreement. In September 2011, the European Commission proposed

National Workshop on EU funded regional project targeting climate change and agro-biodiversity in the South Caucasus region
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-23 16:12:33

On February 28, 2012, Armenian Branch of The Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasus will organise a National Workshop within the framework of the EU funded regional project “Identification

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Motherland Defender's Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-23 11:24:27

On 23 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Motherland Defender's Day. "Dear compatriots, Generals, officers, soldiers, Respected veterans, On

Bako Sahakyan condemned the terrorist act against the head of Abkhazia Alexandr Ankvab
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-23 11:10:30

President Bako Sahakyan condemned the terrorist act against the head of Abkhazia Alexandr Ankvab which took place on February 22. The telegram runs as follows: “Your Excellency, I

“ICT leaders meeting” forum focused on Telecommunication
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-23 10:17:02

“ICT leaders meeting” upcoming forum will cover the issues of Telecommunication field development and existing problems. Forum will take place on February 25-26 at Aghveran resort. The forum participants

Armenian Young Architects and Engineers Share Istanbul Experience on Environmental Sustainability
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-22 22:58:20

Yerevan, Armenia - Young architects and engineers from Armenia, who participated in a workshop on sustainable building design and energy use with Turkish colleagues in Istanbul in December

School continues to receive support from Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Toronto affiliate
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-22 17:20:07

“It’s hard to imagine how children from nearby villages walk some 2.5 kilometers daily to reach their school,” says Migirdich Migirdichian, chairman of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s Toronto affiliate.

IFJ Condemns Killing of Two Journalists in Syria
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-22 16:22:34

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the shelling in the Syrian city of Homs which killed American journalist Marie Colvin and French photojournalist Remi Ochlik. Media reports

The ARS, Inc. on New York’s Times Square
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-22 13:45:22

Benefiting from a special opportunity and considering the date of UN’s 56-th Conference on the Status of Women (CSW 56), the Central Executive Board of the ARS, Inc. placed

ARS, Inc. to participate in UN’s 56-th Commission on the Status of Women
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-22 11:45:43

The Armenian Relief Society, Inc. will participate in the United Nations’ 56th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, New York from Monday, February 27 through

The “Love and Tech” contest winner receives iPad2 from VivaCell-MTS
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-21 22:15:47

February 21, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce today’s ceremony of awarding the

UN supports expert discussion dedicated to the International Mother Language Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-21 16:38:20

More than 30 experts discussed development and role of the Armenian language in the modern world at the event held today at the UN Armenia Office. Linguists, translators, editors,

U.S embassy donates new equipment to police educational complex
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-21 16:29:38

On February 21, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern visited and toured Armenia's Police Educational Complex, where he met its director, Lieutenant-General Hovhannes Varyan, and donated approximately $50,000 of

The Minister of Foreign Affairs received the delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-21 15:56:43

On February 21 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs which is in Armenia on a regional visit. Welcoming the guests,

Children have a right to culture, say laureates
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-21 14:44:52

“Children need art and stories and poems and music as much as they need love and food and fresh air and play,” according to Philip Pullman, 2005 recipient of

Single currency receives welcome boost from eurozone business leaders, 20 years on from Maastricht
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-21 12:42:35

Twenty years on from the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, which paved the way for the creation of the euro, research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR)

52 community activists receive certified training in social work
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-21 11:05:18

USAID,World Vision,andYerevan State University (YSU) announced the successful completion of thefirst on-line “Social Work” distance learning course.Conducted in sixof Armenia’s marzes,the courseenhances the child protection capacity of Armenia’s Community

Selection of the President of the World Bank Group Opening of Process
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-21 00:40:54

WASHINGTON - The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank met today under the Chairmanship of its Dean, Mr. Abdulrahman M. Almofadhi, to discuss the selection of the

EFJ Calls on Greek Authorities to Respect Journalists' Rights
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-20 21:47:08

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today condemned the behavior of the Greek police who prevented journalists from operating freely during recent demonstrations in Athens. "We call upon the Greek

EFJ Calls to Rethink Croatian Newspaper Closure
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-20 20:27:47

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today called the authorities in Croatia to reconsider their plan to close down the daily newspaper Vjesnik. "Closing down Vjesnik would send

Azerbaijan: No more running scared
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-20 19:49:32

Amnesty International Media briefing 20 February 2012 2012 Eurovision host country Azerbaijan must allow all voices to be heard "We want an end of corruption, we want to be free,

Acting Foreign Minister of the NKR received Head of the ICRC Stepanakert Office
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-20 17:16:54

On February 20, Acting Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Vassily Atajanian received Head of the ICRC Stepanakert Office Roman Paramonov. During the meeting, the office manager

Bako Sahakyan: Every day and every hour we have to preserve and further strengthen these achievements of our independence
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-20 13:17:23

Address of the President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Artsakh Revival Day: "Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you on the

Knights of Vartan Ani Lodge Holds Vartanantz Day Celebration to Hughlight Cirrent Conditions in Nagorno Karabakh
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-18 13:28:39

Washington, DC - On Sunday, February 12, the Knights of Vartan Ani Lodge held a successful Vartanantz Day Celebration in Keshishian Hall at Soorp Khatch Armenian Church. Over 75

How Will the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Represent Genocide?
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-18 11:34:02

Toronto, Canada—The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute) (“IIGHRS-Zoryan”) was invited to a public gathering in Winnipeg by the Canadian Museum

Orange presents Samsung Galaxy Nexus in Armenia, the latest smartphone in Samsung Galaxy family
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-17 22:01:14

Yerevan, February 17, 2012 Today Orange launched Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the latest smartphone of Samsung Galaxy family, first one based on Andoid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, and

OSCE Office supports discussion on domestic violence legislation in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-17 17:56:12

A new draft law on domestic violence was the focus of a discussion held today with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. The meeting of the

IPI/SEEMO: Turkish Newspaper’s Europe Offices Attacked Zaman Blames Kurdish Militants for Violence in Paris, Cologne
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-17 13:46:49

VIENNA, Feb 17, 2012 – The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemned attacks yesterday on the offices of Turkish-language newspaper Zaman in Paris and in the German city of

Armenian version of the «Sphere» handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-17 12:56:34

Oxfam (Great Britain) Armenian Office in partnership with the DRR National Platform of Armenia is cordially inviting you to participate at the launch of the Armenian

HSBC - THE MOST VALUABLE BANKING BRAND IN THE WORLD
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-17 12:22:49

HSBC has led the list of most valuable banking brands according to the Brand Finance study. The consulting company’s analysts estimated HSBC’s brand value in USD27.5 billion

Orange implements an innovative device to make accessible its shops to people moving with wheelchairs
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-16 20:27:14

Yerevan, February 16, 2012 From now on Orange Flagship store staff will have at its disposal a new and innovative device that will help them to assist customers with

The United States should keep the foreign aid level constant with previous years
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-16 15:52:44

Political Developments Research Center open Letter to H. E. John A. Heffern, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia February 16, 2012 "Your Excellency, We are saddened

World Bank President Zoellick to Step Down June 30th
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-16 12:32:35

WASHINGTON, February 15, 2012 – World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick announced today he would step down at the end of a five-year term in which a transformed

VivaCell-MTS supports the development of robotics in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-15 20:04:23

February 15, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces the Union of Information Technology Enterprises and VivaCell-MTS provided robots to five

NASDAQ OMX Armenia Welcomes Panarmenian Bank as its Market Participant
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-15 19:32:57

Today Panarmenian Bank ojsc was registered as a Market participant at NASDAQ OMX Armenia and granted the right to participate in credit resources market. Panarmenian Bank will operate under

The best couple of Orange Blog will get a Samsung Galaxy Tab
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-15 16:54:57

Before March 8 all users of Orange Blog can participate in a special “Best couple” contest and get the best spring gift from Orange – a Samsung Galaxy tab.

ACNIS will carry out a seminar-course program entitled “Establishment of Civil Society and Formation of Constitutional State in Armenia: Key Issues and New Challenges”
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-14 17:29:06

As of March 2012, the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) will carry out a seminar-course program entitled “Establishment of Civil Society and Formation of Constitutional State

Vartan Oskanian's Statement
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-14 17:10:46

Yesterday I submitted my application for membership to the Prosperous Armenia Party. I make this decision convinced that the Prosperous Armenia Party, together with other political parties, is able

Bako Sahakyan visited the residency of the Armenian Diocese of Greece
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-14 12:48:46

On 13 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the residency of the Armenian Diocese of Greece and met head of the diocese Bishop Khoren Toghramajyan. Thereafter the Head of

Orange offers free MMSs to its customers
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-13 21:18:18

In the days leading up to youth, love and beauty holidays Orange offers to all its voice customers the possibility to send free MMSs until March 8 and

Beginning April 2012, VivaCell-MTS logo will be placed on the reverse side of cash register receipts
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-13 20:56:57

Another 300 winners of the draw will receive 200 “MTS Connect Diamond” 3G modems with “MTS Connect Unlimited” tariff plan with AMD 0 monthly fee for a period

Beginning April 2012, VivaCell-MTS logo will be placed on the reverse side of cash register receipts
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-13 16:24:46

Beginning April 2012, VivaCell-MTS logo will be placed on the reverse side of cash register receipts 15 winners of the drawing on 1700 cash register receipts issued in December 2011

World Radio Day highlights future wireless communications
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-13 13:59:25

ITU World Radiocommunication Conference engaged in ensuring high quality radiocommunications Geneva, 13 February 2012 – World Radio Day is being marked today for the first time in a worldwide recognition

IFJ Condemns Killing of Journalist in Brazil
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 23:43:32

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today joined the Syndicate of Professional Journalists in Rio in condemning the murder of online journalist Mario Marques Lopez Randolph who was shot

IFJ Condemns Killing of Journalist in Brazil
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 23:43:32

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today joined the Syndicate of Professional Journalists in Rio in condemning the murder of online journalist Mario Marques Lopez Randolph who was shot

Statement from Special Representative for South Caucusus regarding Dzhioyeva
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 22:29:41

COPENHAGEN, 10 February 2012 – João Soares, OSCE PA President Emeritus and Special Representative for South Caucasus today expressed concern regarding reports of a law enforcement raid on the

Statement from Special Representative for South Caucusus regarding Dzhioyeva
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 22:29:41

COPENHAGEN, 10 February 2012 – João Soares, OSCE PA President Emeritus and Special Representative for South Caucasus today expressed concern regarding reports of a law enforcement raid on the

Heritage has been an ideological carrier of EPP values from its inception
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 15:31:43

The Heritage Party is pleased to have been granted observer membership in the European People’s Party by decision of its Political Assembly meeting in Brussels. As infoms

Heritage has been an ideological carrier of EPP values from its inception
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 15:31:43

The Heritage Party is pleased to have been granted observer membership in the European People’s Party by decision of its Political Assembly meeting in Brussels. As infoms

VivaCell-MTS offers a phone or a tablet by installment without visiting bank
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 11:53:26

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that now, in the framework of cooperation with “Inecobank”, all VivaCell-MTS service centers offer purchasing phones and

VivaCell-MTS offers a phone or a tablet by installment without visiting bank
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 11:53:26

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that now, in the framework of cooperation with “Inecobank”, all VivaCell-MTS service centers offer purchasing phones and

CENN: Go East! Apply Now for Contact-Making Youth Seminar in Lviv
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 09:56:04

Youth workers from the Eastern Partnership countries have until 12 February to apply for the ‘Go East!’ contact-making seminar in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, to take place from

CENN: Go East! Apply Now for Contact-Making Youth Seminar in Lviv
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-10 09:56:04

Youth workers from the Eastern Partnership countries have until 12 February to apply for the ‘Go East!’ contact-making seminar in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, to take place from

Eligible young legislative professionals are invited to submit online applications
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-09 22:37:50

American Councils Armenia invites eligible young legislative professionals to submit online applications by March 18, 2012 for the Legislative Fellows Program, a short-term

Eligible young legislative professionals are invited to submit online applications
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-09 22:37:50

American Councils Armenia invites eligible young legislative professionals to submit online applications by March 18, 2012 for the Legislative Fellows Program, a short-term

Round-table discussion dedicated to the World Interfaith Harmony Week
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-09 14:44:00

Round-table discussion dedicated to the World Interfaith Harmony Week 08 February, 2012, Yerevan – Some 60 young Armenians learned more about freedom of religion, faith and belief

Round-table discussion dedicated to the
World Interfaith Harmony Week
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-09 14:44:00

Round-table discussion dedicated to the World Interfaith Harmony Week 08 February, 2012, Yerevan – Some 60 young Armenians learned more about freedom of religion, faith and belief

Open doors event at VivaCell-MTS headquarters organized for pupils of Anania Shirakatsi gymnasium
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-07 18:15:12

Open doors event at VivaCell-MTS headquarters organized for pupils of Anania Shirakatsi gymnasium The open doors event is aimed at providing the pupils of secondary schools in Armenia

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-07 15:00:24

On 7 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree to confer a title of Honoured Worker of Physical Culture and Sports of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic to Eduard Arushanyan,

ANCA: Data Shows Turkey's Threats of Retaliation Are Hollow
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-04 18:53:48

-- Trade Analysis Shows that, Contrary to Ankara's Threats, Turkey Expands Trade with Countries after they Recognize the Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON, DC - International trade data illustrate an unmistakable

Orange implements new sales tools to improve customer service
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-03 17:31:19

As from today new sales and service tools will be implemented in several Orange shops, aimed at improving customer service, facilitating and systemizing understanding of customers’ needs and

Memorandum of Understanding is sighed with the State Engineering University of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-02 17:02:33

The Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation has been signed today, February 2, 2012 between the State Engineering University of Armenia and the CRONIMET Charity Foundation. The MOU envisages the

President Sahakyan signed a decree on pre-term suspension of the mandate of Shahane Safaryan
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-02 15:47:30

On 2 February President Sahakyan signed a decree on pre-term suspension of the mandate of Shahane Safaryan, lawyer member of the NKR Council of Justice. According to the decree deputy

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing lawyer members of the commission of ethics under the Attorney General of NKR
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-02 15:33:21

On 2 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing lawyer members of the commission of ethics under the Attorney General of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic. According to

Orange offers a special 45AMD/min rate to call friends in Georgia
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-02 15:08:06

Orange offers a special 45AMD rate to all its voice customers to call their friends and relatives in Georgia till March 31. Customers do not need to dial any

Efthymiou, Soares, Oliver meet OSCE Chair-in-Office Gilmore in Dublin
  • Press release
  • 2012-02-01 21:51:03

DUBLIN, 1 February 2012 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Petros Efthymiou expressed support today for the Irish Chairmanship agenda, including internet freedom and conflict resolution, during a meeting with

ANCA-WR: Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku Massacres Commemorated by Fuentes Resolution
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-31 21:43:45

SACRAMENTO, CA---The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region welcomed the introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 96, introduced by California Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes (CA-AD-39-D-Arleta). The resolution commemorates the massacres of

The Civilitas Foundation hosted members of Armenia's diplomatic corps
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-31 20:20:17

The Civilitas Foundation hosted members of Armenia's diplomatic corps at a meeting on Tuesday, January 31, to present the Civilitas Foundation's fourth annual report. The report, entitled ARMENIA 2011,

The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches Dr Olav Fykse Tveit Meets with His Holiness Aram I
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-28 13:25:48

ANTELIAS, LEBANON - On Saturday 28 January 2012, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, met with His Holiness Aram I in

A program will be organized for the USG Alumni living and working in Shirak region
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-27 12:16:27

We are pleased to inform you that US Alumni Association of Armenia (USAAA) has launched Series of Events for the Alumni in RA Shirak Region with the support

ANCA Condemns Secretary Clinton's Continued Complicity in Turkey's Genocide Denial
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-27 11:20:27

-- Secretary of State Dismisses Genocide as "Historical Debate" in Public Comments to State Department Staff WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply criticized remarks by

Armenian-French electronic Dictionary
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-26 16:30:24

On January 25, 2012, in Bucharest, YSLU Rector prof. S. Zolyan and Mr. Abderrahmane Rida, Director of the Bureau for Central and Eastern Europe of the Francophone University Agency

The 20th anniversary of heroic battle in the Karin Tak village
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-26 13:15:30

On 26 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Shoushi region and partook at ? solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of heroic battle in the Karin

Collapse of Turkey's Genocide Denial Topic at ANCA-WR Town Hall
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-26 10:57:07

GLENDALE, CA - French Senate passage of an anti-genocide denial measure and U.S. House adoption of a resolution urging Turkey to return Christian churches will be the topics discussed

Journalism Award for Best Coverage of the United Nations Work in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-25 20:57:38

UN Country Team in Armenia is pleased to announce the 2012 Award for the distinguished, outstanding, professional and objective journalistic coverage of the UN work in Armenia. This year

Armen Avagyan is a head of the NKR Cabinet’s Apparatus
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-25 15:04:23

On 25 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Armen Avagyan minister - head of the NKR Cabinet’s Apparatus. it was announced to Noyan Tapan by the central

Build on Strengths of Europe’s Growth Model While Pursuing Reforms, Says World Bank Report
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-25 14:44:58

Europe’s ‘convergence machine’ has helped hundreds of millions prosper BRUSSELS, January 24, 2012 – The European growth model has been an engine for economic convergence during the past few decades

H. H. Aram I: "The Christian communities in the Arab World must engage in dialogue with all trends of Islam which advocates democracy, coexistence and non-violence"
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-25 13:56:29

ANTELIAS, LEBANON - In his opening remarks to the international conference on "The Christian Presence and Witness in the Arab World", taking place at the headquarters of the Armenian

"France assists Turkey to correct its historical record", said His Holiness Aram I
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-24 21:35:45

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Commenting on the adoption of the bill by the French Senate last night, which declares that 'denial of the Armenian genocide is a crime,' His Holiness

As a result of the fire in the garage car was completely destroyed
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-23 12:44:48

Armenia’s Rescue Service received a distress call, in the early hours of Monday, informing that there was smoke in a garage in the capital Yerevan. Two firefighting squads

Request for Proposals on Mass Media & Social Entrepreneurship
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-23 12:26:24

1. Open Society Foundation-Armenia requests for proposals in the field of mass media, to support the organisation that deal with media issues and to detect and find new media

IFJ Gives Cautious Welcome to Undertakings on Press Freedom in Yemen
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-20 20:47:34

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the measures announced by the authorities in Yemen to restore press freedom in the country and guarantee the safety of journalists.

IFJ Condemns Latest Arrests of Journalists in Iran
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-20 20:45:19

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the recent arrests of journalists in Iran, warning that press freedom in the country is at its lowest ebb after years

President of the Artsakh Republic met central governing body of the «Azat Hayrenik» party
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-20 17:28:09

On 20 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met central governing body of the «Azat Hayrenik» party at the head of its leader Ara Haroutyunyan. Issues related to

National film “Hayak” prize to be awarded in 12 nomination categories
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-20 15:02:10

In March 2012, for the first time in the Armenian cinema history National Film Awards, initiated by National Film Development Foundation, “Orange Armenia” CJSC and National Cinema Center

AAA: Hrant Dink Case Exposes Shortcomings of Turkey's Justice System
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-20 10:47:41

Washington, DC - Today, as Armenians and non-Armenians alike mark the 5th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink, and pause to reflect on his life's

ANC Australia announces appointment of Adelaide Representative
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-19 23:43:25

ADELAIDE: The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) has launched into 2012 with the appointment of Adelaide Armenian community activist Elena Harrison as the organisation's Adelaide Representative. Currently the

Hrant Dink Killing Verdict "Contradictory and Shocking" Says the EFJ
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-18 20:23:44

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), today expressed its surprise at the contradictions in the verdict concerning the murder of Turkish author and journalist Hrant Dink as his colleagues

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Calls on Romanian Authorities to Identify and Prosecute Aggressors of Journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-18 15:36:34

Vienna, 18 January 2012- Numerous reporters were physically assaulted by protesters and policemen while covering peaceful anti-government protests that degenerated into violence in Bucharest between 15 and 16 January

Habitat for Humanity helped more than 81,000 low-income families around the world
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-18 13:36:49

Habitat for Humanity helped 81,399 families improve their shelter conditions through new construction, rehabilitation and repairs during its 2011 fiscal year (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011) in

Ruben Melikyan is appointed Deputy Minister of Justice
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-18 11:40:44

By the decision of Armenian PM Tigran Sargsyan, Ruben Melikyan is appointed Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, Governmental Press Service informed Noyan Tapan.

The Partnership with Eastern Neighbours video available in Armenian
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-17 12:34:21

The Armenian version of the Partnership with Eastern Neighbours video is now available on the ENPI Tube Channel. The video (2.38 minutes) uses images to describe the focus of

Pilgrimage to Chinsurah
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-17 11:15:02

On 15th January 2012, the Armenian community of Kolkata (India), teachers and senior students of Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy went on a pilgrimage to Saint John the Baptist

A new head of the National Security Service under the Cabinet of Ministers, head of the central department of state protection was appointed in NKR
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-16 15:45:58

On 16 January President Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing colonel Gagik Sargsyan deputy head of the National Security Service under the Cabinet of Ministers, head of the central

The "Heritage" party transferred a letter to John Prescott
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-16 14:24:53

Honorable Ladies and Gentlemen, Parliamentary elections slated for May 2012 will not only be a next democratic test for Armenia, but also a demonstration of political will and commitment

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is celebrating its 10th anniversary!
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-16 13:56:00

Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award - Jan 16 The world’s largest award for children’s and young adult literature is turning ten years old in 2012. The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Today the owner of Peugeot 206 will be revealed
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-13 12:02:30

Today at 19:10, the results of the Orange “New Year Surprise” offer will be summarized on «Shant» TV, during a gala show. The names of the lucky iPhone 4

Bako Sahakyan met members of the ARF Dashnaktsoutyun Artsakh Central Committee
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-12 18:00:59

On 12 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met members of the ARF Dashnaktsoutyun Artsakh Central Committee led by representative of the organization David Ishkhanyan.

Condolence letter to the family of the Soviet Union Hero Gevorg Vardanyan
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-12 12:11:52

On 11 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of the Soviet Union Hero Gevorg Vardanyan. The letter runs as follows: “In the

ITU Connect Arab Summit, Doha 5-7 March
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-11 17:17:52

Geneva, 11 January 2012 – Journalists are invited to accredit now to attend ITU Connect Arab Summit, which takes place in Doha, Qatar from 5-7 March, 2012. This important regional

Youth steals BMW X5 side mirrors in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-11 12:54:46

Officers from Armenian capital Yerevan’s Malatia Precinct detained Tuesday a 21-year-old on suspicion of theft. It was found out that he stole the side mirrors of a BMW

ANCA: Kurdish, Greek and Armenian Americans Call for U.S. Inquiry into Turkish Airstrike
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-11 09:47:24

-- Community Groups ask Congressional Leaders to Press for Administration Investigation of the Use of U.S. Arms in Attack that Killed 35 Kurdish Boys and Young Men WASHINGTON, DC -

ITU World Radiocommunication Conference set to open doors on 23 January 2012 in Geneva
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-10 15:17:49

Geneva, 10 January 2012 – The World Radiocommunication Conference will be in session in Geneva, 23 January - 17 February 2012. The work of this international treaty-making Conference will

flydubai announces its 50th destination
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-10 12:47:38

• New route marks airline’s entry into Kyrgyz Republic • Low-cost carrier extends reach in Central Asia with twice weekly flights to Bishkek Dubai, UAE; 10 January 2012: Bishkek has

Congressman Adam Schiff to Meet with Hollywood Armenian Community
  • Press release
  • 2012-01-10 10:25:01

HOLLYWOOD--The Armenian National Committee of America, Hollywood Chapter, is proud to introduce Congressman Adam Schiff to the Hollywood Armenian-American community in a Town Hall on the evening of Sunday,

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting with NKR National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-30 21:33:15

On 28 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting with NKR National Assembly deputies of all convocations dedicated to the Day of

Rudik Hyusnunts deputy secretary of the NKR Security Council
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-30 21:28:28

On 29 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Rudik Hyusnunts deputy secretary

At Orange all international short messages for 1 AMD for New Year celebrations
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-29 21:10:09

This year New Year will be special for those Orange customers who wish to congratulate their relatives and friends abroad.From December 30 to January 2

ARS, Inc. assists famine victims in the Horn of Africa
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-27 20:28:25

The ARS, Inc. Central Executive Board has announced the conclusion of its fundraising for the victims of famine in Sudan, $ 4,100 (four thousand and one hundred US dollars),

IFJ Condemns Jail Term Handed Down to Swedish Journalists in Ethiopia
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-27 18:54:51

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the jail sentences which were handed down today by a judge in Addis Ababa to Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan

ANCT Welcomed the Passage of a Bill Criminalizing the Denial of the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-23 23:11:11

Toronto, Canada - The Armenian National Committee of Toronto (ANCT) welcomed the passage of a bill criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide, and rendering it punishable with a

Altogether 200 students of 20 universities from all over Armenia will benefit from the VivaCell-MTS Education Fund Project
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-22 19:21:10

In the scope of the Education Fund Project VivaCell-MTS is fully covering the tuition fees for all the academic years of the1st and 2nd year students who are

Bako Sahakyan visited in Moscow the residency of the Armenian Apostolic Church Patriarchic exarch
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-22 12:41:25

On 21 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited in Moscow the residency of the Armenian Apostolic Church Patriarchic exarch. President Sahakyan together with primate of the New

Youth Business Awards took place
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-21 14:11:09

In the framework of “Young Agriculturist Network as a chance for bettering lives of young rural dwellers in Armenia” project, financed by Polish Aid Development Co-operation Project of the

Grant Thornton research supports UNICEF
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-21 11:40:16

Grant Thornton this week donated US $ 57,500 to UNICEF, the leading children’s organisation, as part of its ongoing partnership through the International Business Report (IBR). Launched in 1992

Readmission/visa facilitation agreements with Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-20 23:24:43

Yerevan, 20 December 2011 On 19 December the Council of the European Union adopted a decision authorising the Commission to open negotiations for readmission, as well as visa facilitation

Children of Armenia Fund Holiday Gala Raised $ 1.4 Million
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-20 22:23:07

Celebrities come out in in force to support village children New York - December 20, 2011 - The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), a non-profit organization working to improve living

Each Year Armenia Loses Potential Future Mothers Because of Sex Selective Abortions
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-19 13:37:07

Today, at “Henaran” Press Club, UNFPA Armenia held a press conference where Prof. Razmik Abrahamyan, Director of Institute of Reproductive Health, Perinatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Mr. Garik

Internet Together: a new service for Orange internet customers
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-19 12:23:09

Today Orange launched Internet Together service, which will allow Orange Internet customers to share their internet with close ones and use the high-speed internet bundle together. With Orange

Panel of Eleven Federal Appeals Judges Hears Oral Argument on Armenian Genocide Era Insurance Recovery Suit
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-17 12:55:49

Federal Judges Question Lawyer for Insurer Munich Re as to Why They Should Not Find Statute Authorizing Payment of Garden-Variety Insurance Claims Constitutional Glendale, CA – On Wednesday, December

Growing Number of U.S. Representatives Demand Turkey’s Return of Christian Churches
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-17 11:39:12

WASHINGTON, DC – A growing number of Members of the House of Representatives have praised the passage this week of a landmark resolution calling upon Turkey to return the

Rashid Aghamalyan was conferred the Honorary Title of the NKR People's Artist
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-16 16:52:46

On 16 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which director of the Palace of Culture of the NKR Martouni region's Ghouze Chartar

UNFPA Armenia presents “Prevalence and Reasons of Sex Selective Abortions in Armenia” Report
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-16 16:19:31

UNFPA Armenia presents “Prevalence and Reasons of Sex Selective Abortions in Armenia” Reportprepared within the framework of “Strengthening Sexual and Reproductive Health Services” project implemented through cooperation of RA

Edward Nalbandian participated in the BSEC Ministerial meeting
  • Press release
  • 2011-12-16 16:07:02

On December 16, the 25th meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the member states of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) took place in Moscow