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

On January 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

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

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

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

On January 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On December 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On November 21, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Embassy remembers journalist Daniel Pearl in Tumo film showcase
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-31 07:53:45

On October 30, The U.S. Embassy hosted a documentary showing of “PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES”, in honor of slain American journalist Daniel Pearl.  Pearl was a

VivaCell -MTS is the General Sponsor of the «Return» Classical Music Festival again
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-30 18:02:00

«Gallery of Arts» Cultural Fund with the general sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS presents the Seventh «Return» Classical Music Festival   The Seventh «Return» Classical Music Festival opened at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.

“ArmNet 2013” launched today in Yerevan, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-30 17:12:34

“ArmNet 2013” series of IT events wasannounced to be held in Yerevan, in parallel with the panarmenian web-contest “ArmNet Awards 2013”.   The organizers of “ArmNet 2013” project are Maeutica Branding

Interference in VivaCell-MTS’ frequencies via unauthorized devices in the center of Yerevan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-30 11:57:18

VivaCell-MTS informs that due to recently-revealed third party interference in VivaCell-MTS frequencies via unauthorized devices in the center of Yerevan, the Company’s subscribers may encounter problems connected to voice

Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the "Mayrutyun" public organization headed by its chairwoman Hasmik Michaelalyan
  • Social
  • 2013-10-29 17:18:45

On 29 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the "Mayrutyun" public organization headed by its chairwoman Hasmik Michaelalyan.  A number of issues related to

The first 20 winners of the special draw among VivaCell-MTS subscribers received their smartphones
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-29 14:47:13

Today VivaCell-MTS hosted the first month winners of a special draw among the subscribers of “Personal” and “City Talks” postpaid tariff plans. The winners were invited to the VivaCell-MTS

President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated Georgi Margvelashvili
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-28 15:25:16

      Today, President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Georgi Margvelashvili on his victory in the October 27, 2013 Presidential elections in

PRESIDENT ATTENDED THE OPENING OF THE YEREVAN SHOW-2013 INTERNATIONAL JEWELRY EXHIBITION
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-28 15:11:57

890x587px - 589 Kb 800x580px - 624 Kb 700x543px - 475 Kb 800x532px - 593 Kb 800x549px - 581 Kb   more 4 photos     President Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan today attended the opening of the Yerevan Show-2013 International Jewelry

From January 2013 till date, VivaCell-MTS installed 203 new base stations in all the regions of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-28 09:59:42

In the frames of network expansion and modernization project, VivaCell-MTS has recently installed another 4 new base stations in Vayotys Dzor and Ararat regions - Gnishik and Mozrov (Gnishik

UN Open House Day for Youth members of Society
  • Social
  • 2013-10-25 19:42:33

Yerevan, 25 October 2013 – Today within the framework of UN Day commemoration over 150 university students, youth members of civil society as well as civic activists were hosted

From January 2013 till date, VivaCell-MTS installed 203 new base stations in all the regions of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-25 16:49:25

In the frames of network expansion and modernization project, VivaCell-MTS has recently installed another 4 new base stations in Vayotys Dzor and Ararat regions - Gnishik and Mozrov (Gnishik

The winners of the championsip of developers of computer and mobile games will become clear on October 26
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-25 15:24:04

Tomorrow, on October 26 at 12:00-17:00, in Children's Gallery (address: 13 Abovyan street) the exhibition of games of the 3rd “Open Game” championship of computer and mobile game developers

President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-24 18:41:05

On 24 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.  Issues related to the current stage of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement negotiations

More affordable Internet for VivaCell-MTS postpaid subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-24 16:09:43

Now the postpaid subscribers* have an opportunity to activate larger Internet packages at more affordable conditions.   Internet packages for postpaid subscribers   Package Package price  (AMD) Package size (MB) «inet 300» 1250 300 «inet 1500» 2000 1500 «inet 3000» 3000 3000   Upon consuming the MBs included in the

On 23 October President Bako Sahakyan partook in a final stage of the joint command staff maneuvers with the participation of the Artsakh rescue service and the Armenia’s ministry for emergency situations units in the town of Shoushi
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-23 18:31:12

On 23 October President Bako Sahakyan partook in a final stage of the joint command staff maneuvers with the participation of the Artsakh rescue service and the Armenia’s ministry

Targeted Promotion of Armenia as a Tourist Destination in the Indian Market
  • Social
  • 2013-10-23 15:57:29

On October 22-25, 2013 the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, in partnership with the Air Arabia airlines, will host major Indian media representatives in Armenia.   Among the invitees are the

Autopro.am gets connected to national information system Mediagid.am
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-23 11:35:21

Autopro.am (www.autopro.am ) has got connected to the first Armenian national news aggregator at www.mediagid.am  becoming its 31st member.   Autopro.am is a large Armenian auto portal designed for those wishing

Youth Explores the European Citizenship
  • Social
  • 2013-10-22 21:21:43

  During one week from 14-22 of October 27 representatives from 9 European countries were exploring the topic of the European citizenship in Tsaghkadzor. The young leaders and activists from Armenia,

Bako Sahakyan met minister of culture of the Republic of Armenia Hasmik Poghosyan
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-22 20:49:22

On 22 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met minister of culture of the Republic of Armenia Hasmik Poghosyan.  A number of issues related to the cooperation between

Tuition fees of 100 more students from the universities of all over Armenia are covered by VivaCell-MTS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-22 17:13:22

VivaCell-MTS continues the Education Fund project for the 1st and 2nd year students who are in special needs, orphans and who live in dire economic conditions. Since 2010 the

Armenia will be represented at ITB Asia 2013 world travel exhibition
  • Social
  • 2013-10-22 15:14:55

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia will represent Armenia at the ITB Asia 2013 International Travel Trade Show in Singapore from October 23-25. It will be the first ITB

OSCE Office helps strengthen human rights protection, monitoring in Armenia’s penitentiary institutions
  • Human Rights
  • 2013-10-21 17:12:03

Training on international human rights standards and domestic legislation for representatives of civil society organizations monitoring penitentiary institutions, and penitentiary servants was held from 17 to 20 October 2013

Orange summed-up June-September wave of network quality improvement and coverage extension works
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-21 16:39:02

Orange Armenia summarized the results of the technical works done during the summer period and beginning of autumn, an important period for the field works in terms of network

VivaCell-MTS contributed 55 million drams during Orran’s 8th annual fundraising banquet
  • Сharity
  • 2013-10-21 15:43:14

Orran’s 8th annual fundraising banquet took place on October 18, at the Armenia Marriott Hotel’s Tigran Metz ballroom. The purpose of the event was to raise funds for Orran

President Serzh Sargsyan received the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-21 15:32:27

President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland who has arrived to Armenia to participate in the High Level Conference on Combating

Synopsys Armenia Plants another 1,000 Trees in Yerevan as Part of Corporate Social Responsibility Program
  • Social
  • 2013-10-21 13:08:10

More than 5,000 trees planted to date in partnership with ATP, contributing to a healthy environment in Yerevan   YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 19, 2013 – Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader

Art Exhibition dedicated to the UN 68th anniversary was opened in UN House
  • Social
  • 2013-10-18 17:07:16

Yerevan, 18 October, 2013 - An art exhibition, which is organized in the framework of the events commemorating the United Nations' 68th anniversary, was opened today at the UN

On 17 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in the Hague some members of the Dutch Parliament’s foreign affairs committee
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-18 11:52:48

On 17 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in the Hague some members of the Dutch Parliament’s foreign affairs committee. Issue related to the development of the Netherlands-Artsakh parliamentary

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of Philippines Benigno Aquino
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-18 10:39:10

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of Philippines Benigno Aquino on the earthquake which hit the country, resulting in hundreds if innocent victims and

President Serzh Sargsyan will leave for Brussels
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-18 10:31:44

Tonight, President Serzh Sargsyan will leave for Brussels (Kingdom of Belgium) to participate at the funeral of the President of the European People’s Party Wilfried Martens to be held

VivaCell-MTS and Synopsys Armenia continue the successful cooperation with the European Regional Academy (ERA) to provide Armenia’s workforce with industry ready graduates
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-17 17:11:41

October 17, 2013, Yerevan, Armenia  Press Release   Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator allots more than AMD 31 million to the ERA to create the third educational lab at the Department of Microelectronic

Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with a group of Belgian businessmen of Armenian origin in the city of Antwerpen
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-17 08:44:43

On 16 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with a group of Belgian businessmen of Armenian origin in the city of Antwerpen and discussed

RA President received Presidents of the Academies of a number of countries who are presently in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-16 18:01:49

800x531px - 109 Կբ 733x634px - 148 Կբ         President Serzh Sargsyan received today over a dozen of the Presidents of the Academies of Sciences from different states, who have arrived to Armenia to

On 16 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met at the Belgium Senate a group of senators
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-16 17:44:07

On 16 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met at the Belgium Senate a group of senators. Issues related to Belgium-Artsakh relationships, particularly the development of inter-parliamentary ties were discussed

Orange Book Prize 2013 launched
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-16 12:44:52

Today Orange announced the launch of “Orange Book Prize 2013” Book Contest. The objective of this annual contest, organized the third year already, is to boost interest in reading,

World Food Day 2013: Towards Sustainable Food Systems
  • Social
  • 2013-10-16 11:17:01

By José Graziano da Silva,  Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)   World Food Day falls on 16th October, commemorating FAO’s foundation on that date in

Spanish Language Day at the UN Celebrated at the Armenian State Pedagogical University
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-16 11:13:45

Students, university professors, authorities and journalists learned more about the important role of the Spanish Language as one of the official languages at the UN during the observation of

Synopsys Week in Armenia Kicks off October 15th to Celebrate Joint Achievements of Business, Academia and Government
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-15 20:15:44

Synopsys’ consistent, sustainable programs highlight commitment to site and local employees   YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 15, 2013 –  Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader providing software, IP and services used to

On 15 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated in a round table organized by the Belgian-Armenian
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-15 18:46:58

On 15 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated in a round table organized by the Belgian-Armenian Chamber of Commerce held in Brussels city and met a group of

President Sahakyan participated in the second session of the 3rd Conference of the European Armenians held at the European Parliament
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-15 13:51:41

On 15 October President Sahakyan participated in the second session of the 3rd Conference of the European Armenians held at the European Parliament and delivered there a speech. Bako Sahakyan

Президент присутствовал на церемонии открытия медицинского учреждения «Измирлян
  • Social
  • 2013-10-15 12:52:09

Президент Серж Саргсян и госпожа Рита Саргсян сегодня вместе с Его Святейшеством Верховным Патриархом и Католикосом Всех Армян Гарегином Вторым и швейцарскими благотворителями армянского происхождения господином и госпожой Тиграном

On 13 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan arrived in the Kingdom of Belgium with a working visit
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-14 15:43:21

On 13 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan arrived in the Kingdom of Belgium with a working visit.   On 14 October President Sahakyan partook in the 3rd Conference of

Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on decorating with the "Gratitude" medal and conferring honorary title
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-12 12:56:37

In connection with the Day of Stepanakert, the Day of agricultural worker and for contribution to the development of the appropriate spheres Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees

European Commission Youth in Action Training in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-11 18:15:40

Training course “European Citizenship for All” with the best practices of non-formal education will take place from 14-22 October in Tsaghkadzor (“Saya” hotel, 1, G. Magistros Street, near the

Young Armenians get first-hand experience of OSCE decision-making process
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-11 18:14:05

TSAKHKADZOR, Armenia, 11 October 2013 - Some 60 Armenian students came together for a two-day Model OSCE Conference, a simulation exercise of one of the OSCE’s main decision-making bodies,

Bako Sahakyan laid wreath on the monument commemorating the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-11 18:06:56

On 11 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan laid wreath on the monument commemorating the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide. Bako Sahakyan then visited the National Centee of the

The answer of MFA spokesman Tigran Balayan to a question by "Arminfo" news Agency
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2013-10-11 15:49:52

Yesterday the Foreign Minister of Turkey made a statement that the Turkish side wishes to propose new creative ideas aimed at the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations. How would

Minister of Foreign Affairs met the Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Lithuania
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-10 17:18:25

On October 10th Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia met Gediminas Kirkilas, the Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Lithuania. Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian expressed confidence about

Airtime and SMS for “MTS Connect Unlimited” and “MTS Connect Unlimited +” tariff plan new subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-10 16:58:10

By subscribing to “MTS Connect Unlimited” or “MTS Connect Unlimited+” postpaid tariff plans before December 31, 2013 one will also get a package providing 1500 on-net airtime and an

Funds raised through Telethon 2013 to launch construction of Vardenis-Martakert Highway
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-10 13:51:34

Yerevan, October 10, 2013 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s upcoming Telethon will be dedicated to raising financial support for the construction of the Vardenis-Martakert Highway. The third project of

New UN Corner opened in Gyumri Central Library
  • Social
  • 2013-10-09 15:41:52

Gyumri, 9 October, 2013 – UN Office in Armenia continues focusing attention on youth empowerment in the regions and opened a new UN Corner in Gyumri.   Now students,

New Heights for Sculptor Tokatlian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2013-10-09 08:49:25

 Like a comet, Raffi Tokatlian burst into the fine art world with his bronze series titled "Myth & Reality". His work has been exhibited in Lebanon, Switzerland, Italy, Japan,

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Ashot Beglaryan assistant to the President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-08 18:29:45

On 8 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Ashot Beglaryan assistant to the President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

"Reaction - 2013" exercises prove Armenia's readiness to respond all challenges
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-08 17:08:10

  ARMAVIR, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. "Reaction - 2013" strategic commander and staff exercises held in "Baghramyan" Military Centre target to enhance the level of coordination of work of the governmental

The newly appointed Ambassador of Mexico presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-08 17:01:06

Today, the newly appointed Ambassador of the United Mexican States Ruben Alberto Beltran Guerrero presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.   The President congratulated the Ambassador and expressed hope that

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-08 14:52:00

On October 8th Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of  Armenia had a meeting in Brussels with Catherine Ashton, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs. <p>Greeting the Foreign Minister of Armenia,

World Sight Day, October 10, 2013
  • Social
  • 2013-10-08 14:42:09

  Strengthening Ophthalmic Care in Gegharkunik: Donation of Ophthalmic Equipment to Sevan, Gavar, Martuni, Vardenis and TchambarakOphthalmic Offices    Press Release Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology School of Public Health American University of Armenia   Garo

Bako Sahakyan received former Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia Hans Johan Schmidt
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-07 16:16:20

On 7 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received former Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia Hans Johan Schmidt. A number of issues related to the development

Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan
  • Social
  • 2013-10-07 15:59:32

On 7 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan.  Issues related to the development of athletics in Artsakh were discussed

Vahan Bayburdyan was awarded with the MFA Commemorative Medal
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-07 11:45:08

On October 5 Minister of Foreign Affairs awarded Professor Vahan Bayburdyan, the first Ambassador of Armenia to Iran, a renowned orientalist and historian, with the Commemorative medal of the

Minister of Foreign Affairs received the newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-07 11:43:33

On October 5 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received Gurbannazar Nazarov, the newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Armenia, on the occasion of presenting the copies

“Put migrants at the centre of our debate” says Global Migration Group at the UN High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development
  • Social
  • 2013-10-04 13:38:31

The Global Migration Group (GMG) calls for the protection and realization of the rights of all migrants in order to make migration a safe, productive and enriching experience for

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund constructing medical center in Khachardzan
  • Social
  • 2013-10-04 13:20:57

Yerevan, October 4, 2013- With financial support from its Argentinean affiliate (benefactor - Kalciyan family), the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is building a medical center in Khachardzan, a village in

DigiTec Expo 2013 Technological Armenians festival has launched
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-04 12:29:16

On October 4, at the «Yerevan Expo» Center of the Yerevan Computer Research and Development Institute the international exhibition DigiTec Expo 2013 has launched. The President of RA Serzh

The visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to New York started
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-04 12:17:54

On September 26 the working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian to New York started. The first point of Minister Naldnadian&rsquo;s agenda was participation in the meeting

President Serzh Sargsyan received the Secretary General of the CSTO Nikolay Bordjuzha
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-04 12:13:12

President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolay Bordjuzha.   At the meeting, Nikolay Bordjuzha presented to the President of Armenia the results

The Foreign Minister of Armenia met with the Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-04 12:08:59

Edward Nalbandian had a speech at the Italian Institute of International Relations On  Friday, September 20th,  Edward Nalbandian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, met with Archbishop Dominique Mamberti,

VivaCell-MTS and FPWC held a joint press conference announcing the upcoming environmental events
  • Social
  • 2013-10-03 17:44:29

  SunChild International Environmental Festival was initiated 2007 by the “Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets” (FPWC). From the very beginning the biannual event is organized in

Bako Sahakyan received chief military inspector of the President of the Republic of Armenia colonel-general Michael Haroutyunyan
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-03 16:52:34

On 3 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received chief military inspector of the President of the Republic of Armenia colonel-general Michael Haroutyunyan. Issues related to the army

Twice more embedded Internet for VivaCell-MTS’ “Personal” tariff plan subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-03 16:45:37

Starting from October 1, 2013 the embedded Internet within VivaCell-MTS’ “Personal” postpaid tariff plan makes 1000 MB instead of the 500 MB before for the same monthly fee.   For more

Bako Sahakyan visited the NKR Union of Relatives of Perished Freedom Fighters and met there its representatives
  • Social
  • 2013-10-03 16:45:16

On 3 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the NKR Union of Relatives of Perished Freedom Fighters and met there its representatives, headed by chairwoman of the organization

A new reward program for Orange Dolphin, Butterfly and Panther loyal customers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2013-10-03 16:33:26

Today Orange announced new good surprises for its loyal customers. Those Dolphin, Butterfly or Panther subscribers who ended their 12 or 24 months commitment will receive 10% of their

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which the title of Honored Worker of Physical Culture was conferred to the head of Grigor Narekatsi University’s department of military and physical training Shavarsh Ghoukasyan for the contribution to the devel
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-03 16:17:55

On 3 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which the title of Honored Worker of Physical Culture was conferred to the head of Grigor Narekatsi University’s

Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan Train’s Season Closed, Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan Train Restarted
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-03 16:01:59

On October 1 CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" closed season for cruising the train "Armenia" on Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan route. According to preliminary data from the beginning of the summer season the

President Serzh Sargsyan introduced to the Board members of the RA Prosecutor Office the newly appointed Prosecutor General Gevork Kostanian
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-03 12:13:02

President Serzh Sargsyan today visited the RA Prosecutor’s Office and introduced to the Board members the newly appointed Prosecutor General Gevork Kostanian.   The President of Armenia congratulated Gevork Kostanian on

President’s statement on the results of the meeting with the CE Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland before the representatives of mass media
  • Press release
  • 2013-10-03 11:34:32

Distinguished Mr. Secretary General, Ladies and Gentlemen,   We have had a sincere and constructive meeting with the CE Secretary General Mr. Jagland. We spoke about Armenia’s priorities during her Chairmanship at

President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to construction activities held in capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-02 12:36:10

On 2 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to construction activities held in capital Stepanakert. Special attention was paid to the maintenance of the city’s

President Sargsyan in Paris met with the President of the French Senate Jean-Pierre Bel
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-02 11:40:50

Today, in Paris President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the French Senate Jean-Pierre Bel.   The parties underscored that the relations between the Armenian and French peoples have always

President Serzh Sargsyan in Paris met with the President of France François Hollande
  • Politics
  • 2013-10-02 11:39:56

President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the French Republic on a working visit today met with the President of France François Hollande. At the beginning of the meeting, Serzh

Press Conference Devoted to the International Day of Older Persons: By 2050 Almost One Third of Armenia’s Population will be Over 60, Projections Show
  • Social
  • 2013-10-01 16:00:42

UNFPA Armenia and RA Ministry of Labor and Social Issues presented current and future issues regarding older persons and possible solutions to them. Yerevan, 01 October 2013 – Today, at