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Presidents of NKR and RA partook at a solemn ceremony of “Europe” complex
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-08 22:23:48

On 8 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan partook at a solemn ceremony of “Europe” multifunctional complex

Heritage Party’s Initial Evaluation of May 6 Parliamentary Elections in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-08 22:17:34

Heritage Party’s initial evaluation of May 6 parliamentary elections in Armenia: "Heritage campaign headquarters has determined that the parliamentary elections of May 6 in Armenia were corrupted by an

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the Parliamentary elections in Armenia on 6 May 2012
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-08 20:32:17

Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, jointly with Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European

Speech by Levon Ter-Petrosyan
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-08 20:28:19

The First President Levon Ter-Petrosyan's speech at the rally on May 8, 2012 in Yerevan: "Dear compatriots, First and foremost, I consider it my duty to thank all the citizens of

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Questions Respect for Freedom of Expression at Croatian Public Broadcaster (HRT)
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 19:10:08

VIENNA, May 8, 2012 – Croatian public broadcaster, Croatian Radio Television (HRT) has recently experienced a series of internal incidents in which political representatives and public figures have reportedly

Presidents of the two Armenian states partook at the solemn events organized in Stepanakert and Shoushi
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-08 16:04:16

On May 8 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan partook at the solemn events organized in Stepanakert and Shoushi dedicated to

In Shushi enlarged conference “Autochto nous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 14:51:39

On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”

In Shushi enlarged conference “Autochto nous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 14:51:39

On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”

In Shushi enlarged conference “Autochto nous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 14:51:39

On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:59:38

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May, 2012 in constituencies number 9 and 10 in the capital Yerevan and constituency number 23 in

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:59:38

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May, 2012 in constituencies number 9 and 10 in the capital Yerevan and constituency number 23 in

OSCE media freedom representative concerned by Croatian public broadcaster HRT practice to silence critical journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:32:38

VIENNA, 8 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, said today she was very concerned that HRT, the Croatian Public Service Broadcaster, would dismiss

With Orange Bonus Points customers can also get Internet bundles
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:30:50

From now on Orange Every Month and Let’s Talk services subscribers (save the subscribers of Simple tariff plan) can get not only on-net and off-net minutes and SMS bundles

Brief on Zikatar’s trainings within the Fostering Community Forest Policy and Practice in Mountain Regions of the Caucasus project
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 10:46:04

On 25 - 28 April, 2012 REC Caucasus Armenia BO conducted capacity building trainings on ‘’Sustainable forest management’’ within the EU funded regional project “Fostering Community Forest Policy and

Heifer Armenia and Development Principles NGO are organizing their regular Annual Youth Forum
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 09:54:59

Heifer Armenia and Development Principles NGO are organizing their regular Annual Youth Forum. Over 200 members of YES Youth Clubs functioning in 29 rural communities of Armenia will participate in

In connection with the 20th anniversary of the Liberation of Shoushi Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees on awarding
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 21:38:13

In connection with the Victory Day, the Day of the NKR Defence Army and 20th anniversary of the Liberation of Shoushi President Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees on awarding. As

Bako Sahakyan: The great May victories proved to the whole world the ability of the Armenian nation to protect its motherland
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 21:21:51

On 7 May in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi President Bako Sahakyan held a solemn ceremony of

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to the President-elect of the French Republic François Hollande
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 21:09:12

On May 7 President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to the President-elect of the French Republic François Hollande. The address runs as follows: “Respected

Bako Sahakyan visited an exhibition dedicated to the May Triple Holiday
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 20:57:51

On May 7 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited an exhibition dedicated to the Victory Holiday, 20th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of

NUCLEAR TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-05-07 18:46:35

Ara Marjanyan Expert, “Noravank” Foundation A number of processes on domestic (national), regional and global levels rise inclination of Turkey for the creation of the nuclear capabilities of its

NUCLEAR TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-05-07 18:46:35

Ara Marjanyan Expert, “Noravank” Foundation A number of processes on domestic (national), regional and global levels rise inclination of Turkey for the creation of the nuclear capabilities of its

OSCE Secretary General welcomes peaceful conduct of ballot facilitation in Kosovo
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 17:53:27

VIENNA, 7 May 2012 - The OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier, today welcomed the peaceful conclusion of the OSCE-run ballot facilitation that allowed eligible voters in Kosovo to cast

Serbia’s elections open and highly competitive, additional transparency needed
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 17:47:00

BELGRADE, 7 May 2012 – Serbia’s parliamentary and early presidential elections on 6 May 2012 took place in an open and competitive environment, but additional efforts are needed to

The customer having received the 50,000th international call of last week will travel to Russia
  • Social
  • 2012-05-07 17:42:07

Today the name of the lucky customer who has received the 50,000th international call in the period of April 30 to May 6 was known. The lucky customer is

Armenian elections competitive and largely peaceful, but shortcomings undermined confidence in the process, observers say
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 17:40:28

YEREVAN, 7 May 2012 – Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Armenia featured a vibrant and largely peaceful campaign, with overall balanced media coverage, but pressure on voters and a deficient

CJSC “SCR” Expands Cooperation with Armenian Companies
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-07 15:22:10

CJSC “South Caucasian Railway” continues to implement its policy to support domestic production, expanding cooperation with Armenian companies. As an example of this fruitful collaboration is the company “Mobile

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of handing over the flag to the NKR Rescue Service
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 14:54:12

On May 7 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of handing over the flag to the NKR Rescue Service held at the Stepanakert Revival Square. The

MFA RA: Hatred-disseminating provocative statements of Azerbaijan undermine the authority of the UN Security Council
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-05 19:13:20

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia: "The statement, made by the President of Azerbaijan on May 4 at the Security Council is based on

Bako Sahakyan was present at a Divine Liturgy dedicated to the NKR Defense Army
  • Social
  • 2012-05-05 16:08:46

On May 5 President Bako Sahakyan was present at a Divine Liturgy dedicated to the NKR Defense Army held at the Shoushi Ghazanchetsots church of Christ the Savior. Defense minister

Raffi K.Hovannisian conferred and exchanged greetings with Uruguay's foreign minister Luis Almagro
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-05 15:22:02

Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs Raffi K.Hovannisian conferred and exchanged greetings with Uruguay's foreign minister Luis Almagro. Helater met and offered formal comments to the election

OSCE Chairperson strongly condemns terrorist acts in Dagestan
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-05 02:05:26

DUBLIN, 4 May 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, condemned today the terrorist attacks that took place last night in Dagestan. “I strongly condemn these

AAA: Armenian Genocide Commemorated in the Nation's Capital and Across the World
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 22:53:04

Washington, DC - Last week over two dozen Members of Congress commemorated the Armenian Genocide with floor statements in the United States Senate and House of Representatives and through

International election observers in Armenia to hold press conference on Monday
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 22:36:14

YEREVAN, 4 May 2012 - The international observers monitoring the parliamentary elections in Armenia will present their preliminary post-election statement at a news conference on Monday, 7 May,

The address and answers of the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-04 21:51:45

May 04, 2012 Good afternoon. I am pleased to welcome my counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Luis Almagro who is in Armenian on

Serzh Sargsyan: Each and every vote is important, and that vote will be respected and your voice will be heard
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-04 20:49:28

May 04, 2012 Address by the President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the Republic Square Good evening, Yerevan! At this very moment,

Schedule of events organized in the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 20:17:59

Schedule of events organized in the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia May 6, 2012 8.00 Opening of the information center of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia 8.55 Welcome

2012 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists’ Fellowship Programme
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 18:52:23

Since 1981, the United Nations Department of Public Information has sponsored an annual fellowship programme for junior and mid-level broadcasters and journalists from developing countries and countries with economies

USAID and Ministry of Education to Establish State-of-the-Art Engineering Lab at State Engineering University
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-04 17:00:24

On May 4, 2012, U.S. Ambassador John Heffern joined Armenian Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, and Rector of the State Engineering University

The meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenian and Uruguay
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 16:18:00

On May 4 the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay Luis Almagro, who arrived in Yerevan on an

The meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenian and Uruguay
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 16:18:00

On May 4 the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay Luis Almagro, who arrived in Yerevan on an

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs received the head of the CIS Observation Mission
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-04 15:03:12

On May 3 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the Head of the CIS observation mission at the 2012 RA parliamentary elections, First Deputy Head

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-04 13:07:18

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'': "Dear activists of Tsaghovski forest, Environmental activists of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'' from

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-04 13:07:18

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'': "Dear activists of Tsaghovski forest, Environmental activists of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'' from

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 11:20:24

On 4 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications. According to the Presidential decree 11 convicts were

OSCE event participants discuss ways to improve border crossing procedures at 2012 International Transport Forum
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 22:32:57

LEIPZIG, Germany, 3 May 2012 – Participants at an OSCE side event at the 2012 Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum discussed ways to ensure more effective border

The customer having received the 50,000th international call of last week will travel to Russia
  • Social
  • 2012-05-03 15:12:48

Today the name of the lucky customer who has received the 50,000th international call in the period of April 23th to 29th was known. The lucky customer is Liana

All participating States must intensify real steps to defend media freedom, says OSCE media freedom representative
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 13:00:56

TUNIS, 3 May 2012 – Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today urged all governments of the 56-nation OSCE to take real steps to secure

World Press Freedom Day is our opportunity to raise the flag in the fight to advance media freedom, say UN Secretary-General and UNESCO Director-General
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 12:05:06

Joint Message by UN Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon and UNESCO Director-General Ms Irina Bokova on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2012 Freedom of expression

OSCE media freedom representative honours journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 11:41:38

TUNIS, 2 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May paid tribute to the

United States of America is now in Orange Zone
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 23:07:26

Yerevan, May 2, 2012 Orange reshuffles the list of Orange Zone countries which will from now on include the USA. Now, While roaming on AT&T USA network Orange customers

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Continues Struggle for Press Freedom
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 22:33:28

VIENNA, May 2, 2012 - “The struggle for press freedom is a continuing endeavour,” Oliver Vujovic, secretary general of the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of

OSCE, EU train 14,000 election officials in advance of Armenian parliamentary elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 22:08:58

YEREVAN, 2 May 2012 – Training supported by the OSCE and the EU on the procedural and ethical aspects of election administration for precinct election commissioners will conclude tomorrow. The

NASDAQ OMX Armenia trading statistics now on TV
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 21:37:38

NASDAQ OMX Armenia, in cooperation with ArmNews TV Channel, provide daily statistics of securities market trading also on TV, thus contributing to dissemination of securities market information among

Amnesty International: Press freedom trampled in Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 21:01:05

Journalists, bloggers and social activists trying to expose human rights violations in Azerbaijan see their efforts thwarted at every step. The pre-Eurovision crackdown on freedom of expression by the Azerbaijani

IFJ Marks World Press Freedom Day by Calling for Release of Jailed Journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 20:19:39

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates are marking this year's World Press Freedom Day by calling for the release of journalists held for their professional activities.

World Press Freedom Day: in Europe Turkey Still in Focus
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 20:15:09

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the European group of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), marks World Press Freedom Day by focusing on the severe threats to press

VivaCell-MTS hand in hand with the Google Developer Group of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-02 16:19:47

May 2nd, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces that the final stage of the gt hackathon Armenia 2012 was held

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Hovhannes Grigoryan judge of the NKR Court of Appeal
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 14:28:30

On May 2 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Hovhannes Grigoryan judge of the NKR Court of Appeal terminating his terms in office as the

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which the “Mesrop Mashtots” order was awarded to the head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces colonel-general Yuri Khachaturov
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 14:23:24

On May 1 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for services shown to the Artsakh Republic and in connection with the 60th anniversary of birthday

OSCE media freedom representative honours journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 13:02:22

TUNIS, 2 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May paid tribute to the

Bako Sahakyan: The workers must feel fairly secure and protected
  • Social
  • 2012-05-02 12:12:05

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Workers’ Day Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you

Bako Sahakyan: The workers must feel fairly secure and protected
  • Social
  • 2012-05-02 12:12:05

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Workers’ Day Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you

NKR MFA: The crimes committed during the operation of Ring haven’t got the proper assessment by the international community
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-02 11:39:02

Commentary of the NKR MFA Information Department In late April - early May 1991, special police detachments (OMON) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, with the support of

Hebrew University Evening of Commemoration of the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 10:20:52

Although the State of Israel does not officially acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, an annual event to commemorate the victims and honour the local Armenian community is customarily held by

Will take place the award ceremony of “The Time for Freedom of Press"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-01 19:19:41

On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2012, at the Journalist's House of Armenia (3a, Pushkin str., Yerevan). will take

De Donnea to head election observers in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-01 13:41:40

COPENHAGEN, 1 May 2012 –The OSCE PA observation mission to Armenia this week will include more than 70 participants. The delegation to observe the country’s 6 May parliamentary elections

Nearly 14,000 Precinct Election Commissioners Will Be Trained For Election Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-01 13:34:31

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), in cooperation with the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), is administering nationwide training for Precinct Election Commissioners in advance of the May 6th

90 parliamentarians to meet for economic conference in Batumi, Georgia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-01 12:43:49

President Saakashvili to address opening session COPENHAGEN, 1 May 2012 – More than 90 parliamentarians from 31 countries will convene in Batumi, Georgia 11-14 May for a conference focused

Imagine Cup Armenia 2012 Contest
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 19:49:58

OSCE Chair welcomes facilitation of voting in Kosovo in Serbian parliamentary, presidential elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 19:12:26

DUBLIN, 30 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore today welcomed the agreement reached regarding the facilitation by the OSCE of voting in Kosovo

$4.5 million medicine donation arrives in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-30 18:20:20

Yerevan, Armenia - On April 27, two containers of medicine valued at $4.5 million arrived in Armenia as part of the United States Government’s humanitarian assistance program. As informs

OSCE: 22nd IPRM meeting takes place in Ergneti
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 18:09:32

ERGNETI, 30 April 2012 - The 22nd meeting under the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), co-facilitated by the EU Monitoring Mission and the OSCE, took place in Ergneti

VivaCell-MTS sponsors the next season of the Barekamutyun state ensemble
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 16:00:35

April 30, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce sponsorship of just another initiative by the Barekamutyun state ensemble, dedicated

OSCE Office in Yerevan organizes workshop on probation standards
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 15:48:08

On April 30 International standards on probation and experience and good practices of other OSCE states were discussed at an OSCE workshop in Yerevan. As informs OSCE

His Holiness Aram I Visits The Ptesident Of The Republic Of Lebanon
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-30 14:35:10

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Tuesday, 26th April 2012, His Holiness Aram I visited the President of Lebanon, General Suleiman. The Catholicos was accompanied b Archbishop Keghan Katcherian, Prelate of

Key Findings of 2010 Armenia Demographic and Health Survey Presented
  • Social
  • 2012-04-30 11:20:58

On April 30, the National Statistical Service and the Ministry of Health of Armenia presented at a local seminar the key findings of the 2010 Armenia Demographic and Health

IRNA: Iran, Armenia keen on expansion of ties
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-30 09:43:36

Tehran, April 29, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) – Majlis (Parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said that in recent years the parliaments of Iran and Armenia have backed the expansion

IRNA: FM warns regional countries against Zionists' plots
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-29 17:38:50

Tehran, April 29, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) - Visiting Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian conferred on Sunday with Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on regional developments.

FNA: President Ahmadinejad Urges Facilitated Trade Ties between Iran, Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-29 17:36:00

TEHRAN, Fars News Agency (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday stressed the necessity of preparing proper conditions for free trade activities along Iran-Armenia borders in a bid to

ANCA Eastern Region Delivers Message of Justice at Annual NYC Genocide Commemoration
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-29 10:17:03

NEW YORK, NY---On Sunday, April 22nd, the Armenian National Committee of America-Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) joined the Knights and Daughters of Vartan as well as several community organizations including the

ANCA: Archbishop Choloyan Urges Return of Churches; Genocide Affirmation in Capitol Hill Meetings
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-29 10:00:18

His Eminence offers Senate opening prayer; Completes day of meetings with Senate and House Members WASHINGTON, DC – His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Armenian Apostolic Church of

With the support of Orange computer rooms opened in two special schools
  • Social
  • 2012-04-28 20:10:22

Today with the support of Orange computer rooms furnished with internet were opened in Yerevan special school N 14 for children with visual impairments and in the special educational

ANCA-WR Endorses Christopher Holden for CA State Assembly
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-28 11:26:33

Glendale, CA - The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region announced late last week its endorsement of Chris Holden for the 41st State Assembly District. The decision

Statement of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-27 19:12:10

DUBLIN, 27 April 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

OSCE Chairperson condemns blasts in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-27 17:56:12

DUBLIN, 27 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, condemned the blasts in Dnipropetrovsk today. “I condemn this irresponsible act which threatened the lives of

Bako Sahakyan visited the village in the Martouni region
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-27 13:56:16

On April 26 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Sos in the Martouni region and met the local population. The visit was caused by the request addressed

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-27 13:37:10

On 26 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree terminating the terms in office of the NKR Court of Appeal judge Greta Arzoumanyan because of

OSCE Chairperson hosts international conference on Northern Ireland peace process
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-27 11:46:09

DUBLIN, 27 April 2012 - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, is hosting a high-level conference in Dublin today on the Northern Ireland peace process. The

The Minister of Foreign Affairs received the representatives of Zoryan Institute
  • Social
  • 2012-04-26 16:27:00

On April 25 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the President of Canadian Zoryan Institute Greg Sarkissian and Executive Director George Shirinian. Welcoming the guests, Minister

Armen Darbinyan Appointed Deputy Head for Security of CJSC “SCR”
  • Social
  • 2012-04-26 16:22:35

General Director of CJSC “SCR” Victor Rebets appointed Armen Darbinyan as the deputy head of CJSC “SCR” for security. Armen Darbinyan was born on September 12, 1949 in Yerevan. In

Armen Darbinyan Appointed Deputy Head for Security of CJSC “SCR”
  • Social
  • 2012-04-26 16:22:35

General Director of CJSC “SCR” Victor Rebets appointed Armen Darbinyan as the deputy head of CJSC “SCR” for security. Armen Darbinyan was born on September 12, 1949 in Yerevan. In

OSCE, EU train Armenian police in public order management prior to elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-26 13:28:52

The OSCE and the EU concluded 4-weeks of strategic and tactical planning training for Armenian police today in Yerevan. The training courses aimed to develop the capabilities of

Statement by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 21:59:41

DUBLIN, BRUSSELS, GENEVA, 25 April 2012 – The Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions note with concern that the 36th meeting of Incident Prevention of Response Mechanism (IPRM) did

Amnesty International: Armenian authorities must ensure safety for Azerbaijani film festival organisers
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 20:39:51

Following violent attacks on civil society activists attempting to hold a festival of Azerbaijani films in Armenia, Amnesty International has called on the Armenian authorities to carry out a

OSCE, EU enhance co-operation with Armenia on election administration
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 17:46:36

The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, and the Head of the Armenian Central Electoral Commission (CEC), Tigran Mukuchyan, signed a long-term co-operation agreement today

VivaCell-MTS announces an essay competition among students of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 12:15:26

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, within the framework of its Career Development Program gladly announces an essay competition among students of Armenia. The applicants are free to

ATP Celebrates Earth Day in Kotayk with US Embassy and United Nations
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 11:26:51

The celebration of Earth Day is gaining in popularity at a rapid pace in Armenia. This year, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) celebrated by planting trees in the community of

VivaCell-MTS presents a draw for postpaid subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-25 10:49:20

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that by using VivaCell-MTS services the individually paying postpaid subscribers can participate in a special draw and win

An Explanation
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 21:35:02

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Turks say the Genocide never happened. It’s a figment of our collective imagination. Americans are afraid to use the G word. What’s happening here? To those

Turkish Human Rights Group Sends Letters to Etchmiadzin, Antelias: ‘Your Demands are our Demands’
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 20:50:55

ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)–The Committee Against Racism and Discrimination of the Istanbul Branch of the Human Rights Association sent letters today to the Catholicos of all Armenians Karekin II and

His Holiness Aram I: "I call upon our people to demand their stolen rights from Turkey"
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-24 20:50:18

The summary of the message of His Holiness Aram I delivered on 24th April 2012 in Antelias to thousands of Armenian people who were gathered to commemorate the Armenian

AAA Urges America to Stand with the Righteous Among Nations that Have Affirmed the Armenian Genocide as President Obama Issues April 24 Statement
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-24 20:21:54

Obama Refutes Assumptions of Ninth Circuit Movsesian Court Decision Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama commemorated the victims of the Armenian Genocide reiterating his position that his

Heritage Party Leader Raffi Hovannisian’s Address to the Nation
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 19:51:15

Heritage Party Leader Raffi Hovannisian’s Address to the Nation April 24: The Great Return

ANCA: President Obama Again Betrays Pledge to Recognize Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-24 19:20:54

WASHINGTON, DC -- President Obama, once again, used euphemistic language and verbal gymnastics to characterize the murder of 1.5 million Armenians in his annual April 24th remembrance day statement,

Opened a New Railway Bridge in Zamanlu
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-24 15:16:58

On April 21 SCR held the opening ceremony of the railway bridge of Zamanlu, which was attended by the President of RA Serzh Sargsyan, President of GSC

Statement of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on rise of extremism and attack on Efthymiou
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-24 14:52:42

COPENHAGEN, 23 April 2012 – Citizens and leaders should denounce the rise in extremist political parties in the wake of recent physical attacks in Athens, leaders of the 56-country

Tehran's Armenians protest against Turkish government
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 12:52:26

Tehran, April 24, Islamic Republic News Agency/IRNA– Hundreds of Tehrani Armenians commemorated the mass slaughter of Armenians by Turkey ninety-seven years ago. In a ceremony held on the

Bako Sahakyan laid flowers to the monument of innocent victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 12:18:02

On 24 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the republic visited memorial complex of the capital and laid flowers to the monument of

97th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide in India
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 11:32:53

On 24th April 2012, the Armenian community of India, Church Committee Members, students, teachers and staff of Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy assembled at the Armenian Holy Church of

Armenian Assembly Joins Elected Officials and Community in Commemorating the Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 10:00:14

Washington, DC - Yesterday, the Armenian Assembly joined with thousands of fellow Armenians for the 97th anniversary commemoration of the Armenian Genocide in New York City organized by the

AYF DC: Armenian Americans Hold White House Protest Urging President Obama to Recognize Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 09:42:13

-- Broad Cross-Section of Community Gathers for Rain-Soaked Demonstration WASHINGTON, DC (4/22/2012) -- Armenian-Americans from across the Greater Washington, DC area rallied in front of the White House just days

AGHET [produced by NDR (German public television)] (Video)
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 09:26:51

AGHET [produced by NDR (German public television)], a new award-winning documentary made by German filmmaker Eric Friedler compellingly proves the truth of the genocide of the Armenian people. Using

President Serzh Sargsyan’s Address on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-24 09:10:42

Dear Compatriots, Today we, just as many, many others all over the world, bow to the memory of the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide. Today, we ascend silently

French President Sarkozy commemorates armenian genocide
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-23 22:48:55

Paris- President of the French Republic, Nicolas Sarkozy, will commemorate Tuesday, April 24, the 97th anniversary of the Armenian genocide in Paris. He will speak at 7:00 PM in

AGMA: Ambassador Markarian and Armenian Deputy Minister of Culture Boghosian Formally Open AGMA Capitol Hill Exhibit on the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-23 22:09:34

Washington, DC - Armenia's Ambassador to the United States Tatoul Markarian, Armenia's Deputy Minister of Culture Artur Boghosian, Reverend Michael Wilker of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation and

Minister Nalbandian received the President of UNESCO's 36th General Conference and the Deputy Director-General of UNESCO
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-23 21:21:27

On April 23 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the delegation led by the UNESCO's 36th General Conference Katalin Bogyay and the Deputy Director-General of UNESCO

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Mayor of Venice
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-23 20:57:05

On April 23 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Giorgio Orsoni, the Mayor of Venice who is in Yerevan to participate in the events dedicated to

Armenian National Committee of America Comments on President Obama's "Never Again" Speech
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-23 20:38:10

WASHINGTON, DC -- Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian issued the following statement in response to President Obama's remarks at the U.S. Holocaust Museum, earlier

Armenian Assembly of America Statement on President Obama's Address at the USHMM
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-23 20:24:31

Calls on President Obama to Affirm the Armenian Genocide on April 24th Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama, speaking at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as part

Minister Nalbandian received the President of the Province of Milan
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-23 17:42:56

On April 23 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Guido Podestà, the President of the Province of Milan who is in Yerevan to participate in

Human Rights Lawyer Geoffrey Robertson to speak at AUA
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-21 17:22:27

The American University of Armenia will host international human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson QC on Monday, April 23. During his visit, Robertson will lecture on “Why Armenian Genocide Deniers

The temporary exhibition titled “The Book as a Witness of the Genocide” will be opened in the Armenian Genocide Museum and Institute
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-21 16:27:26

On April 23 the temporary exhibition titled “The Book as a Witness of the Genocide” will be opened in the Armenian Genocide Museum and Institute. As informs

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-21 16:03:18

On April 21 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Nikoloz Vashakidze, the the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia who arrived in Armenia to

Bako Sahakyan got acquainted on spot with preparations of the events of the May 9
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-21 15:58:13

On 21 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi and got acquainted on spot with preparations of the planned festive events to be carried

Armenian genocide Commemoration Events in Norway
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-21 14:36:04

Towards the commemoration of the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, there will be three events held in Norway this year. As a tradition, the Aremnians of Oslo and surrounding

ANCA-WR: Armenian Genocide Commemorated at L.A. City Hall
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-21 13:57:33

ANCA Activists Among Honorees LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council conducted their annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration today, April 20, in the Rotunda of City Hall, hosted by Councilmember

Envoy Hails Intimate Ties between Iran, Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-21 13:25:00

TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's newly appointed Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Rayeesi hailed the very close ties between Tehran and Yerevan, and called for the further expansion of mutual cooperation between

ACNIS Steps into a New Series of Thematic Workshops
  • Social
  • 2012-04-20 21:23:57

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) on April 20 entered the second stage of the seminar-courses on “Citizen-Society-State Triangle,” marked with the presentation by Hovsep

In Ararat launched the local public awareness campaign of plastic recycling program
  • Social
  • 2012-04-20 20:51:29

Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia, and Dr. Jatinder Cheema, USAID/Armenia Mission Director, visited the town of Ararat on April 20 to tour the waste

The Orange Foundation in Armenia completes one year of activities
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 20:17:11

One year ago Orange officialy announced the launch of the Orange Foundation in Armenia. Since its establishment in 1987, the Orange Foundation has been the main coordinator of

Governments moved to prevent job loss, boost skills in response to global financial and economic crisis
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 18:05:47

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 – Today the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank (WB) released a joint report and new online data tool with the first comprehensive

Journalists for the Future launch voter education websites
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 16:54:18

Yerevan, Armenia - On Apri l 20 the “Journalists for the Future” NGO (JFF) presented two new websites -- Irazek.am and Ditaket.am -- created as part of

Earth Day 2012 campaign kicked off
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 16:26:40

April 20, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to inform that during a joint press conference the director of the Foundation for

Assemblyman Mike Gatto Presides Over California State Assembly's Armenian Genocide Commemoration
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 15:55:53

Sacramento, CA - Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) led the California State Assembly in its commemoration of the Armenian Genocide today, marking the solemnity of the occasion and calling

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts co-organized the three-day Book Festival
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 15:20:25

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts, in partnership with the Armenian Cultural Ministry, co-organized the three-day Book Festival, to be held in the Center within the framework of Yerevan

Brutal attack against Kazakhstani journalist must be immediately investigated, says OSCE Media Freedom Representative
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 13:14:56

VIENNA, 20 April 2012 -- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, expressed her concern over the brutal attack on Lukpan Akhmedyarov, a journalist with Kazakhstan’s

Orange Kino is available again
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-04-20 12:54:21

From today all Orange voice subscribers will have the possibility to invite one of their friends to cinema each Friday, by paying for one ticket only. The service is

Edward Nalbandian: Armenia would continue to support for the establishment of peace, security and stability in Afghanistan
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-20 11:09:48

On April 19 in Brussels the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian participated in the enlarged meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of Foreign Ministers dedicated

ANCA-ER Welcomes Maine State Legislature Armenian Genocide Proclamation
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-20 11:05:54

AUGUSTA, ME --The Armenian American community of Maine along with the Armenian National Committee of America-Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) welcomed the presentation of a joint proclamation of the Maine State

Armenia VivaCell-MTS undertakes sponsorship of “Operation Nemesis” performance
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 11:03:57

April 20, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces its support to the theatrical art and the cooperation with the “Bohem” non-governmental cultural organization. Education

ANCA: Kassakhian to Lead April 25th Congressional Armenian Genocide Observance
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-20 10:55:36

His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan to Offer the Morning Prayer in the U.S. Senate on the Morning of the Observance WASHINGTON, DC - Glendale City Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian, a veteran

ANCA: Rep. Sarbanes Condemns U.S. Failure to Recognize Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-20 10:45:38

Sarbanes: U.S. Refusal to Recognize Genocide "Puts Salt on the Wounds of the Armenian People . . . Corrodes the Moral Standing of our Nation" -- Watch the Maryland Congressman's

OSCE meeting focuses on role of sport in combating intolerance
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 21:42:12

VIENNA, 19 April 2011 – Sport can play an important role in combating racism, intolerance and discrimination, but also present challenges in the areas of equality and fairness, participants

New Guide to Forest Legislation of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 19:53:56

We are pleased to introduce to your attention the Guide to the Forest Legislation of the Republic of Armenia as a result of a year consistent work. The Guide

Christine Albanel: “We want to be the digital coach of our customers”
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 19:18:32

Christine Albanel, Executive Vice President, Communication and Philanthropy at France Telecom-Orange, who is for the first time in Armenia on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of Orange

Symposium and Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide will take place in Jerusalem
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 19:07:46

The annual event organized by the Armenian Studies Program in the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the Genocide Prevention Program will take place on April 22nd 2012 at 6:30

Due to technical problems a part of VivaCell-MTS subscribers may experience intermittent disruptions in voice services
  • Social
  • 2012-04-19 18:20:17

VivaCell-MTS informs that due to technical problems a part of VivaCell-MTS subscribers may experience intermittent disruptions in voice services. As informs VivaCell-MTS, VivaCell-MTS’ rapid response team is working to identify

Annual Award “The Best IT Managers” 2012 is kicked-off
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 17:02:46

Today, on April 19, 2012, the Press Conference dedicated to the Annual Award “The Best IT Managers” 2012 was held in Synopsys Armenia. This is the second year of the

Fight against corruption, good governance focus of high-level OSCE meeting in Dublin on Monday
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 12:16:13

DUBLIN 19 April 2012 – Good governance and fighting corruption is the theme of a two-day OSCE meeting that opens in Dublin on Monday 23 April 2012. Participants from government,

Europe Day Youth Competition
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-19 10:43:41

The European Union Delegation to Armenia invites you to participate in "My European Friend and I" video youth competition for Europe Day 2012. The winner will receive an iPad. For

Burbank Genocide Proclamation and Candlelight Vigil
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 23:26:41

Burbank, CA- The Armenian National Committee of America - Burbank (ANCA - B), the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Burbank "Varak" Chapter, Homenetment "Sipan" Chapter and the Burbank High School

Parliaments play a critical role in the eradication of modern-day slavery, says OSCE Special Representative at St. Petersburg meeting
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 21:36:42

ST PETERSBURG, Russia 18 April 2012 – The role of parliamentarians in combating and preventing human trafficking at the national and international level was the focus of a roundtable

Azerbaijan: Journalists brutally attacked as Eurovision crackdown continues
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-04-18 21:12:45

A violent assault on journalists who tried to film illegal house demolitions on the outskirts of Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on Wednesday must be thoroughly and impartially investigated by the

OSCE media representative condemns violence against Azerbaijani journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 20:51:54

VIENNA, 18 April 2012 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, condemned today the attack on Idrak Abbasov and other Azerbaijani journalists and urged the

Prior to parliamentary elections in Armenia OSCE Office launches guide for voters on political parties
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-18 20:49:20

On April 18 an OSCE-supported guidebook summarizing the platforms, activities and goals of political parties running for 6 May parliamentary elections in Armenia was presented today in Yerevan.

The board of HCA-Vanadzor expresses its concern
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 20:00:25

Open letter about the organized demonstration in Vanadzor We are writing to express our concern about an incident that happened on 16 April 2012 in Vanadzor. Within the framework of

Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia’s Armed forces
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 17:32:25

On 18 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia’s Armed forces, lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov. Issues

Minister Nalbandian received the Director General of the IAEA
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 13:23:27

On April 18, Foreign Minister Nalbandian received Yukiya Amano, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian underlined that Armenia attaches great importance

Building and sustaining peace: Northern Ireland case to be discussed at OSCE conference in Dublin
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 12:34:12

DUBLIN, 18 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, Eamon Gilmore, will host a high-level conference at the

CJSC “SCR” Assisted in the Formation of the Training Ground at the Gyumri State Technical College
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-18 12:11:30

South Caucasian Railways assisted in the formation of the training ground at the Gyumri State Technical College. By means of SCR a 10-meters-long path has been laid out on

“Walk to Remember” Genocide Commemoration Event in Pasadena
  • Social
  • 2012-04-18 12:09:35

In commemoration of the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Gaidz Youth Organization in collaboration with the Armenian Council of America, is organizing a candlelight vigil on Tuesday,

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund launches affiliates in Italy and Kuwait
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-18 11:07:17

This month the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund established two more country affiliates, in Italy and Kuwait, These additions to the fund’s family of affiliates lend special significance to 2012,

IFJ Welcomes New ‘Associate Status’ in Partnership with UNESCO
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 22:28:35

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of UNESCO Executive Board at its 189th session to admit the Federation into associate status. The decision was taken

Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate of the Republic of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2012-04-17 22:11:24

On 17 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Kostanyan. Issues related to the activities of military prosecutor’s

OSCE media representative welcomes establishment of Russian public broadcaster
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 22:04:39

VIENNA, 17 April 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today’s Presidential decree to establish a national public service broadcaster in Russia. “This is

ANCA-Orange County to Host Commemorative Armenian Genocide Event Featuring a Screening of "Bolis"
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 19:02:20

Orange County, CA- The Armenian National Committee of America-Orange County will be hosting an Armenian Genocide Commemoration event featuring a screening of "Bolis" by Award winning Director Eric Nazarian.

UN Signs Plan for Cooperation and Opens UN Corner at the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University
  • Social
  • 2012-04-17 17:45:43

On April 17 UN Corner was launched in the library of the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) university. As informs UN Department of Public Information, students of the

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on the issues of road construction
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-17 17:44:04

On 17 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on the issues of road construction. As informs Central Information Department Of

Zoellick Congratulates Dr. Jim Yong Kim as New World Bank Group President
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 11:25:30

Washington, April 16, 2012—World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick today congratulated Dr. Jim Yong Kim for being chosen to become the 12th president of the development institution and

World Bank’s Executive Directors Select Dr. Jim Yong Kim 12th President of the World Bank Group
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-17 11:18:14

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 - The Executive Directors met today to select a new President of the World Bank Group. The Board expressed its deep gratitude for Mr. Robert

Open and secure borders in Central Asia essential for ensuring stability, combating transnational threats, say participants at OSCE-supported meeting
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 22:03:56

VIENNA, 16 April 2012 – Participants of a ministerial-level, OSCE-supported meeting of the Central Asia Border Security Initiative (CABSI) that started in Vienna today, stressed the need to join

Minister Nalbandian received the German Minister of State
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-16 21:08:30

On April 16 Minister Nalbandian received Cornelia Pieper, the Minister of State of the Federal Republic of Germany. Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian underlined that in the recent years the

Raffi Hovannisian Meets German State Minister
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-16 20:55:59

Yerevan—Heritage Party leader Raffi K. Hovannisian met at the German Embassy today with Ms. Cornelia Pieper, the Federal Republic's State Minister for Foreign Affairs. As informs Heritage Campaign

The meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Belarus
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-16 15:40:45

On April 16 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergei Martynov who arrived in Yerevan on an official visit. Welcoming the

USAID And Armenian Ministry Of Labor And Social Affairs Sign Two Grant Agreements
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 14:45:58

On April 16, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, and Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arthur Grigoryan signed two grant agreements

Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn event organized in connection with the Day of the Police
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 13:38:22

On 16 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn event organized in connection with the Day of the Police and delivered there

IFES in Armenia has launched the www.armelections.info website
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 13:00:36

We are pleased to announce that within the framework of the Voter Education and Motivation program, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in Armenia has launched the www.armelections.info

AINA: Armenia Must Recognize the Assyrian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-16 10:41:30

(AINA) -- On March, 19 2012, the Armenian Parliament rejected a proposal tabled by Armenia's Heritage Party to consider a bill recognizing the Assyrian and Greek genocides (AINA 3-20-2012).

UYA Organize Annual Demonstration for Recognition of the Armenian Genocide and Demanding the Overdue Reparations
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 09:49:38

Little Armenia, Hollywood, CA, April 24, 2012 – The first genocide of the 20th Century, the Armenian Genocide, remains unrecognized by the United States of America and the Republic

Genocide1915.org: New Information Site Launched about the 1915 Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-16 09:44:10

Genocide1915.org is an information site, dedicated to the 1915 Genocide in Ottoman Turkey, which engulfed Armenians, Assyrian/Syriacs and Anatolian and Pontic Greeks. While there are number of excellent information sites

OSCE Chairperson welcomes release of Belarusian opposition leader, calls on President to free others
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-15 18:57:17

DUBLIN, 15 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, today said he was relieved that Belarusian opposition leader Andrei Sannikov has been released from

Bako Sahakyan signed laws on making changes and ammendments to the laws
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-14 13:45:56

On 14 April President Sahakyan signed laws on “Making Changes and Ammendments to the law on Medical Treatment and Service of the Population”, “On Making Changes to the Law

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conducting the 2012 spring draft and demobilization of servicemen
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-14 13:42:35

On 14 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conducting the 2012 spring draft and demobilization of servicemen, the Central Information Department of the

ANCA-Hollywood to Host "Armenian Cultural Show: Revival Through Art"
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 23:18:27

HOLLYOOD, CA -The Armenian National Committee of America, Hollywood Chapter will host an Armenian Cultural Show in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on the evening of Friday, April 20th

ACNIS Considers the Experience of Democratization
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 20:57:44

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) within the framework of its youth school program today convened the forth and last session of the series of thematic

OSCE, EU support discussion on role of police during Armenia’s elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 18:42:41

The role and responsibilities of the police during the elections, including co-operation with electoral commissions, political parties, observers, as well as interaction with citizens were discussed today at a roundtable

EcoLur: Stationing of Crushing and Sorting Complex in Sotq Has No Legal Founds
  • Social
  • 2012-04-13 17:55:53

The stationing of the crushing and sorting complex in Sotq is illegal. This is EcoLur’s position expressed in the official letter for the working group of Nature Protection Ministry

TU and WMO co-host meeting of UN System Chief Executives
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 16:54:36

Chief Executives of the United Nations and its agencies are meeting in Geneva today at the International Telecommunication Union and World Meteorological Organization. The United Nations Chief Executives Board meets

We do not accept merely superficial collaborations toward free and fair elections: The Heritage Campaign
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-13 16:52:02

The Heritage Campaign: Announcement on Collaborations for Free and Fair Elections As a principled advocate of free and fair elections—and of sincere cooperation among parties in the conduct

UN Armenia Office Observes Chinese Language Day at the UN with its Partners
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 16:30:33

Armenian youth learned more about usage of Chinese Language at the United Nations and about multilingualism at the UN during the celebration of the Day of the Chinese Language

The continuous operations of the ZCMC guarantee the economic stability and sustainable development of the Syunik region: CRONIMET Mining AG
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-13 15:28:54

The Statement of the CRONIMET Mining AG regarding the issue of the Kajaran village and adjacent territories "CRONIMET Mining AG, being the main shareholder of the

Lord Darzi and Haig S. Bagerdjian accept the invitation to join NCFA Board of Trustees
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 14:19:43

Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham, member of the UK House of Lords, and Haig S. Bagerdjian, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Medical Solutions, accept the invitation

The Armenia Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-13 13:32:19

On 12 April in Warsaw, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov (Russia), Robert Bradtke (the USA), Jacques Faure

Golden Apricot Fund is pleased to announce Call for Applications for the 6th DAB Regional Co-Production Forum
  • Culture
  • 2012-04-13 12:11:19

Golden Apricot Fund for Cinema Development is pleased to announce Call for Applications for the 6th DAB (Directors across borders) Regional Co-Production Forum to be held within the framework

Bako Sahakyan welcomed the organization of event dedicated to the Armenian Cause issues
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-13 11:29:43

On 13 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Bureau Levon Mkrtchyan and Director of the International Secretariat of the

The Berd Town Library State-of-the-Art Mobile Computer Lab is Open!
  • Social
  • 2012-04-13 11:22:12

On April 6 2012, within the framework of the EIFL-funded project “Harnessing ICT for Improved Farming Practices” being carried out by the Berd Town Library (Tavush region of Armenia)

Heritage Representatives Meet PACE Observation Delegates
  • Politics
  • 2012-04-12 19:08:30

Today, at the National Assembly, Heritage representatives received the delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) election observation mission. Heritage MPs Styopa Safaryan and Armen

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Condemns Destruction of Elita TV Headquarters in Moldova
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-12 18:03:27

VIENNA, April 12, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), condemns the destruction of technical installations of the

IFC Helps Armenian Businesses Reduce Energy Consumption and Increase Efficiency
  • Press release
  • 2012-04-12 18:01:17

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, launched its annual Energy Efficiency Expo today in Armenia, showcasing energy efficient technologies that will help local entrepreneurs save energy,