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Azerbaijan’s announcement on the possible operation of Yerevan-Van direct flight
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  • 2011-07-22 16:39:34

According to Azerbaijani media, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, commenting on the possible operation of Yerevan-Van direct flight announced that it continued to follow the development of the situation.

From 2012 the reconstruction work of Sanahin monastery starts
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  • 2011-07-21 16:04:00

The project of the recounstuction of Sanahin is planned to be worked out and this year 6 billion drams were given from state budget for the solution of problems

"Baze" camp to start
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  • 2011-07-21 11:42:06

On July 22, "Baze" youth campaign will start in Byurakan. Whithin the frames of "Baze" compaign more that 18-30-year-old 700 young people from the 10 regions of Armenia and

Hurricane Dora reaches Cat. 4 strength off Mexico
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  • 2011-07-21 07:13:00

According to BBC, hurricane Dora rapidly grew into a Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast while keeping out to sea and threatening coastal areas only with rain and

Earthquake occurs at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
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  • 2011-07-20 09:03:00

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 occurred at the border between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The epicenter was 42 km south-west of the Uzbek city of Ferghana. There has been

Lyon Park Symbolizing Yerevan-Lyon Friendship Opens
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  • 2011-07-19 20:09:30

On July 19, Lyon Park, symbolizing Yerevan-Lyon friendship, opened at Erebuni administrative district of Yerevan. The Mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan and the Mayor of Lyon Gérard Collomb cut the

FAAE has begun an online petition
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  • 2011-07-18 15:01:34

Dear Ms Bokova, We refer to our letter of 17-th June 2011 and the scandalous event surrounding the exhibition of Armenian khachkars in Paris referred to therein to which we

Talibans confess that they murdered a senior adviser to Hamid Karzai
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  • 2011-07-18 11:00:39

Taliban movement confessed that it had murderd Jan Mohammad Khan. Jan Mohammad Khan, a senior adviser to Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president, was murdered on Sunday night at his home

Russia launces the unique Spektr-R to resume space exploration
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  • 2011-07-18 10:34:48

Russia has resumed space exploration by launching a unique astrophysical observatory, Spektr-R, from Baikonur. It will prove helpful in observing distant extragalactic objects due to its super powerful optical

The implementation of the RA Ministry of Diaspora’s “Sister School” program continues
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  • 2011-07-15 19:40:02

Since 2009, the RA Ministry of Diaspora has been implementing the “Sister Schools” program between Armenian schools in Armenia and the Diaspora, which aimed implementing joint educational programs, exchanging

The steps directed to the development of gastronomic tourism are taken in Armenia
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  • 2011-07-15 16:07:50

The tendency of the rise of the demand of gastronomic tourism is noted in the world and the small steps directed to the development of the branch of the

UN and the RA Ministry of Education and Science sign a cooperation agreement in the field of human rights
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  • 2011-07-15 14:48:03

n July 15, the Minister Armen Ashotyan and the permanent representative of the UN Development Program in Armenia Dafina Gercheva signed the cooperation agreement on teaching human rights

Under the patronage of the local body of the British affiliate of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund carries out a complete renovation of the Kapan Medical Center's Pediatric Department
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  • 2011-07-15 13:12:13

Due to 1 million USD grant bequeathed by British-Armenian benefactor Garabed Nazarian, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is carrying out a complete renovation of the Kapan Medical Center's Pediatric Department

Now tickets for “Armenia” train are available in Artsakh too
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  • 2011-07-14 15:38:57

Now tickets for “Armenia” train are available in Nagorno-Karabakh too. South Caucasus Railways (SCR) Company opened its first ticket office in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. The address

“Beautiful Yerevan” project starts
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  • 2011-07-14 14:32:55

Mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan and Dafina Gercheva, UN resident coordinator and UNDP resident representative in Armenia, signed today a memorandum of mutual understanding, laying the foundation for "Beautiful

ANCA-WR Makes Donation to Yerevan's School for Children with Special Needs
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  • 2011-07-14 10:04:03

Glendale - The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) has donated two boxes of brand new t-shirts to the Armenian Relief Society to send to Yerevan's

Fanny Ardant has Armenian roots
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  • 2011-07-13 09:21:16

The world famous actress, director Fanny Ardant, who is in Armenia in the frames of “Golden apricot” film festival confessed of having Armenian roots. Ardant said that she kept

Representative of RA Ministry of Diaspora denies the news on breaking into Htanush Hakobyan’s apartment
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  • 2011-07-12 13:45:21

The head of the Information and Public Relations Department of RA Ministry of Diaspora Tevos Nersisyan denied the news published in “Hraparat” newspaper according to which Htanush Hakobyan’s apartmene

On July 13-15 a joint Armenian-Azerbaijani journalistic to visit Georgia
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  • 2011-07-12 13:24:56

On July 13-15, 2011, the Institute for War and Peace Reporting is conducting a joint Armenian-Azerbaijani journalistic mission to Georgia in the frames of “Neighbors” project. This project focuses

A Book of Mourning is open in the Russian Embassy to Armenia
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  • 2011-07-12 12:37:56

A Book of Mourning is open in the Russian Embassy to Armenia for the victims of wrecked “Bulgaria” cruise ship. July 12 is declared the Day of Mourning in

A photo exhibition of the works of children
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  • 2011-07-12 12:12:17

Yerevan, Republic of Armenia, July 12, 2011 – The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) and HSBC Bank Armenia CJSC (HSBC) held a photo exhibition on environmental protection, exhibiting the

Baghdasar Baghdasaryan: “We should be proud of our heroes who sacrificed their lives for today’s peace and victory”
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  • 2011-07-11 14:55:57

The events dedicated to the freedom fighters killed in Artsakh battle continue in Tallinn. On July 11, the opening ceremony of the monument dedicated to the freedom fighter Gagik

A cultural event takes place in Paris with the participation of artists and musicians from Gyumri
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  • 2011-07-11 11:23:52

On July 8, a cultural event took place in Aleck Manookyan Cultural Center of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) of Paris in the frames of the 20th anniversary

Attempts are made to ignite Shirak branch office of the A.D.Sakharov human rights protecting center
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  • 2011-07-08 12:13:10

On July 6, 2011, in the morning at about 5 o’clock, some unknown persons broke the glass through metal bars Shirak branch Gyumri office window of the A.D.Sakharov Center

Tigran Sargsyan “Helth is one of the exceptional globalizing spheres, where international cooperation is extremely important"
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  • 2011-07-07 13:34:33

On June 7, the third International Medical Congress launched at the Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Health Minister Harutyun Kushkyan, other officials and

Event in "Kosh" criminal-executive establishment
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  • 2011-07-07 11:31:47

Upon the initiative of the RA Justice Ministry's Criminal Executive Department, an event dedicated to the RA Constitution Day, was held July 5 at "Kosh" criminal-executive establishment. An official from

Hranush Hakobyan attaches importance to the involvement of the Armenian professional potential in the development of Armenia
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  • 2011-07-06 15:52:42

Summing up the work of the Ministry of Diaspora of the first quarter of 2011, the Minister Hranush Hakobyan attaches importance the collecting and involvement of the Armenian professional

Hranush Hakobyan: “Programs of RA Ministry of Diaspora have youth orientation this year”
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  • 2011-07-06 14:13:58

The main problems with refer to the RA Ministry of Diaspora are: to contribute to the maintenance of Armenians, self-organization of the Armenian community, to develop inter-community and Armenia-Diaspora

Petros Kojoyan and Sergey Houroumyan are awarded with “The Gratitude” medal
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  • 2011-07-06 13:52:42

On 6 July President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for substantial contribution to the development of health sphere in the Artsakh Republic “The Gratitude” medal was

The educational, cultural issues of the Armenian community in Australia are discussed
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  • 2011-07-01 15:02:31

On June 30, the RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received the director of Australian “Golsten” college Caroline Blanden, deputy cairman of “The Armenian national educational and cultural

The Armenian Youth Foundation gives awards to the winners titled “We paint the life” program
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  • 2011-07-01 13:36:00

On July 1, the Armenian Youth Foundation gives awards to the winners titled “We paint the life” program on the International Day of the struggle against drug abuse and

Visits of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II to Latvia
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  • 2011-07-01 11:45:33

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II left for a visit to Latvia on June 29. Priest Khosrov Stepanyan, head of Armenian community Arno Ter-Sahakov and other representatives of the Armenian

Reforms in the field of Health enter the next phase
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  • 2011-06-30 17:45:46

Reforms in the field of Health enter the next phase, the main problem of which is to improve patient-doctor relations. The head of the stuff of the RA Ministry

Aharon Adibekyan: “Compared to 2008, the number of poor in Armenia reached 70, 6% from 39%”
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  • 2011-06-30 15:17:24

Because of financial crisis most of the Armenians have debts, lost their job, some have to emigrate. Presenting the results of the inquiry done among 1650 people in May-June,

Vahram Kajoyan: “It is secondary what the Americans will think”
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  • 2011-06-30 14:56:31

On June 30, the head of the working group on struggle against trafficking adjunct to the RA National Council Vahram Kajoyan declared during the meeting with journalist that the

Experts, policymakers discuss strengthening Armenian judicial independence at OSCE-organized conference
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  • 2011-06-28 19:03:27

28 June 2011 – Identifying ways to strengthen the independence of Armenia’s judiciary is the focus of a meeting organized today by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and

RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan is awarded with Letter of gratitude of the Armenian National Community Kharkov’s regional NGO
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  • 2011-06-28 18:33:29

On June 28, RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received vice-president of the Armenian community of Kharkov region, editor-in-chief of “Kanch” periodical Sevan Mkrtumyan. The sides discussed educational, cultural and

RA President Serzh Sargsyan visited "Tumo" creative technology center in Yerevan Ajapnyak administrative region
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  • 2011-06-28 15:10:58

On June 28, the RA President Serzh Sargsyan visited "Tumo" creative technology center in Yerevan Ajapnyak administrative region. As a result of the wide volume of construction

Armen Ashotyan: “The life and health of the Armenian soldier are in safe hands”
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  • 2011-06-28 12:51:34

On June 28, the RA Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan and the Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan participated in the official ceremony of giving a “lieutenant” officer

A criminal case is filed on the murder of a physician
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  • 2011-06-27 19:17:29

Shirak region police department filed a criminal case on the murder of 65-year-old doctor Ashot Grigoryan. As it is reported by the RA Police Department of Press and Public Relations,

Opening ceremony of the School for Young Journalists of Diaspora Armenian Mass Media is held
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  • 2011-06-27 17:02:43

On June 27, the solemn opening ceremony of the School for Young Journalists of Diaspora Armenian Mass Media was held at the Yeghishe Charents Hall of Yerevan State University.

Armenian young people living in Russia celebrate the Youth Day
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  • 2011-06-27 16:31:49

Yesterday, the Youth Day was celebrated in Russia. In all 12 cities where there are representation offices of the All-Armenian International Youth Center (AAIYC), young people living in Russia

The results of the open contest of grants organized by the Armenian Youth Foundation and the RA Ministry of Education and Science are announced
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  • 2011-06-27 13:57:36

The results of the open contest of grants organized by the Armenian Youth Foundation and the RA Ministry of Education and Science were announced on June 27. The Armenian

The Etchmiadzin Police Department has confirmed that unknown individuals physically attacked Vardan Sakhkalyan, son of construction businessman Edik Sakhkalyan.
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  • 2011-06-24 15:28:48

The Etchmiadzin Police Department has confirmed that unknown individuals physically attacked Vardan Sakhkalyan, son of construction businessman Edik Sakhkalyan. Police say no serious harm was done and that no one

Hranush Hakobyan received the representatives of the Armenian community in Kemerovo
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  • 2011-06-23 19:27:32

On June 23, the RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received the president of regional department of the Armenian Union of Russia in Kemerovo region Aram Khachatryan and the

The training of teachers of Armenian Schools in Georgia started
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  • 2011-06-23 12:26:52

In the frames of the arrangement reached between the RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan and Georgian Minister of Education and Science Dmitri Shashkin the training classes

In 12 cities of Russia the Armenian youth take part in the "Candle of Memory” action dedicated to the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War
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  • 2011-06-22 15:44:21

The 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War is on June 22, on the occasion of which funeral arrangements were held at the Armenian and Russian

Tigran Sargsyan: “We set our hopes on those graduates who graduate from the University with excellent marks”
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  • 2011-06-22 15:33:37

The Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan handed diplomas to the graduates of ASPU. Armenian Prime Minister, the president of the board of Armenian State Pedagogical University Tigran Sargsyan visited today

“Fete de la musique” event was held in the French University of Armenia
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  • 2011-06-22 13:52:56

On June 21, in the frames of the annual “Fete de la musique” event in the yard of the French University of Armenia an open concert-performance took

The Children of Armenia Fund goes on with Organic Farming Training Program
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  • 2011-06-21 16:49:43

The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) that has been implementing Comprehensive Rural Development Program in Armavir Marz of Armenia since 2004, has recently initiated an Organic Farming Training Program,

Aram Simonyan was re-elected
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  • 2011-06-21 14:31:41

The rector of Yerevan State University Aram Simonyan was re-elected. He was the only candidate. From 72 members of the University Council 69 members participated and 60 of them

Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives
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  • 2011-06-21 13:17:55

Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows 38 of 58 countries surveyed could miss their MDG5 targets without112,000 moremidwives GENEVA/DURBAN, South Africa, 20 June 2011 – Up

Public Awareness of Armenia’s Pension Reforms
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  • 2011-06-20 17:08:27

Today the USAID Pension and Labor Market Reform (PALM) Project, jointly with AM Partners Consulting Company, presented the results of a baseline survey on public awareness of pension reform

“There have been nearly no violations of human rights in the places for the arrested in Armenia” the high-ranking police official assures
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  • 2011-06-20 14:00:15

The painful problem in the places for the arrested is the medical service: in particular, although, according to the law, there should be a staff of specialized physician for

Hranush Kharatyan: The problem of refugees hasn’t ever been on the agenda and discussed on the political level
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  • 2011-06-20 13:40:58

More than two decades Armenia has a problem of refugees. The ethnographer Hranush Kharatyan informed about this during the press conference on June 20. According to her, the issue

Yerevan International and Gyumri Rotary clubs support the people who suffered from Japanese disaster
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  • 2011-06-20 11:57:17

Yerevan International and Gyumri Rotary clubs organized benevolent concert aimed at supporting people who suffered from Japanese earthquake. The concert took place on June 18, in the hall o

Anahit Bakhshyan:”Is there RA Legislation in French University”
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  • 2011-06-20 11:41:21

Touching upon the open letter of the lecturers of French University Anahit Bashkhyan, the member of the “Heritage” fraction of RA National Assembly applies to the Minister of RA

“Starmus” Festival to take place in the Canary Islands on Garik Israleyan’s own initiative
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  • 2011-06-20 11:38:59

On June 20-25, “Starmus” Festival, the biggest event of this year dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s space flight will take place in the Canary Islands, in

Andrei Sakharov's wife dies at 88
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  • 2011-06-19 13:27:36

(CNN) -- Elena Bonner, the wife of late Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov who gained worldwide acclaim after smuggling her husband's writings out of exile in Siberia, died Saturday in

RA Former Prime Minister will visit Yerevan to discuss the further process of ‘Yerevan, My Love” program
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  • 2011-06-16 19:03:01

Yerevan Mayor Karen Karapetyan was included in RA Prime Minister’s delegation visiting London. He was present at the meeting of the Armenian businessmen from different countries in London, during

Regional parliamentary three-day conference titled “To realize the rights of the most vulnerable children” ended
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  • 2011-06-16 16:10:04

The activities of the regional parliamentary three-day conference of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and CIS titled “To realize the rights of the most vulnerable children” organized

Five buses are equipped with Orange MyFi 3G/wi-fi modems
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  • 2011-06-16 14:13:21

WiFi internet in public transport Yerevan Municipality and Orange launch a pilot project in 5 lines of public transport. Starting from today 5 buses in Yerevan will be equipped with free

Shirak Governor doesn’t carry out the verdict of the court
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  • 2011-06-16 12:09:32

It is already for 1 year Shirak Governor doesn’t carry out the verdict of the court. The analysis of the Journalists’ Club “Asparez” gave the ground to JCA‘s chairman of

Karen Avagyan: “The auctions respecting RA State Symbols form love and respect among the youth towards the motherland and state system”
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  • 2011-06-16 11:43:57

On June 15, at 20:00, the festive marching dedicated to RA Day of State Symbols started, which was held under the high patronage of RA Prime Minister. On June

Vahakn Dadrian celebrates his 85th birthday
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  • 2011-06-16 11:22:01

Showing no signs of slowing down, Professor Vahakn N. Dadrian, Director of Genocide Research at the Zoryan Institute and internationally renowned expert in the field of Genocide Studies, recently

Exclusive tariffs for roaming in Orange Zone, Georgia and Turkey
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  • 2011-06-15 19:16:05

Orange offers the best rates for roaming for those Orange customers who plan to spend their vacation abroad. From June 15th to September 15th, the tariff for one minute

The residents of Karmir Shuka village of Martuni Region of Artsakh will enjoy the delight of running water
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  • 2011-06-15 11:38:48

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund rebuilds potable-water system in Karmir Shuka. After decades of hardship, residents will enjoy the delight of running water. Yerevan, June 15, 2011 – With co-financing from its

Catholicos of All Armenians continues his visit to Javakhk
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  • 2011-06-15 10:01:44

On June 14, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians continued his pontifical visit to Javakhk and visited the village of Tsughrut where the

Women’s rights are less protected in Afghanistan
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  • 2011-06-15 08:55:00

Afghanistan is the most dangerous country for women, an international poll of experts on gender issues says. High levels of violence, poor healthcare and poverty make Afghanistan the worst

Broadcast journalist killed in Philippines
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  • 2011-06-14 09:31:00

A Philipino radio broadcaster was killed Monday in the latest attack on journalists in the Philippines. Romeo Olea, 49, was riding on a motorcycle when gunmen shot him in the

Hackers didn't manage to break into the Senate website
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  • 2011-06-14 08:02:00

US officials said they have ordered a security review after hackers managed to break into the Senate website at the weekend. An official said the incident had been "inconvenient", but

Regional parliamentary conference titled “To make real the rights of the most vulnerable children”
to be held in Yerevan
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  • 2011-06-13 09:51:56

On June 14, in the sitting hall of RA National Assembly the three day lasting regional parliamentary conference titled “To make real the rights of the most vulnerable children”

Bako Sahakyan received head of the Armenian National Oncology Center, academician of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences Hayro Galstyan and his deputies
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  • 2011-06-11 13:51:20

On 10 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received head of the Armenian National Oncology Center, academician of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences Hayro Galstyan and

The Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received the delegation of the German scientists
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  • 2011-06-11 13:04:37

The Secretary of the National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received the delegation of Giessen and Greifswald Universities headed by the professor Hans-Rudolf Tinneberg. The issues of cooperation with the

Increasing Number of Syrians Flee to Turkey
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  • 2011-06-10 09:15:00

Hundreds of Syrian refugees have crossed into Turkey to escape the latest upsurge of unrest in Syria. Turkey is bracing itself for a potential major exodus, as protests

At least 36 people were killed in a cholera outbreak in the Dominican Republic
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  • 2011-06-10 08:48:00

At least 36 people were killed in a cholera outbreak in the Dominican Republic (DR) since November 2010. The most complex epidemiological situation is in the National District and the

Sitting of the United Colleague of RA and RF Ministry of Inner Affairs took place in Astrakhan
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  • 2011-06-09 17:13:28

On June 8-9 the regular sitting of the United Colleague of RA and RF Ministry of Inner Affair took place in the Russian town of Astrakhan. The delegation was

VivaCell-MTS success is within the focus of attention of the Youth Achievements of Armenia NGO
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  • 2011-06-08 19:07:50

Pupils of Yerevan schools number 184 and 105 prefer making conclusions about VivaCell-MTS' activities by visiting Company’s Headquarters and service centers June 8th, 2011, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary

Joel Le Morzelek: “The reforms aren’t accepted so, as they should”
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  • 2011-06-08 17:19:03

The reforms made in the French University of Armenia are directed to securing equality and impartiality among students. On June 8, the rector of UFAR Joel Le Morzelek announced

Sargis Hatspanyan to set free on June 9, at 10:00
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  • 2011-06-08 11:22:58

On June 9, at 10:00 o’clock, Sargis Hatspanyan will be released from “Vardashen” penitentiary. He was a freedom fighter sentenced for a false denunciation. Sargis Hatspanyan is a citizen

Hrayr Tovmasyan: “Man can be broken, but cannot be changed”
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  • 2011-06-07 19:49:10

Today there are no legal grounds for extraordinary parliamentary elections in Armenia. Hrayr Tovmasyan, RA Minister of Justice, announced about this at the meeting initiated by the “Civilitas”

National Benefactor Alber Boyajyan was awarded with the Medal of Honor of RA National Assembly
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  • 2011-06-07 13:57:33

By the order of the Speaker of Ra National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan the national benefactor Alber Boyajyan was awarded with Medal of Honor of RA National Assembly. On June

Hranush Hakobyan received the president of Armenian General Benevolent Union Perch Sedrakyan
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  • 2011-06-06 19:18:55

RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received the president of Armenian General Benevolent Union Perch Sedrakyan. Welcoming the guest, H. Hakobyan presented the activities and further projects of RA Ministry

Russian Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 6 June, the birthday of famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin
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  • 2011-06-06 16:50:50

Yerevan, 6 June 2011 – Today students, university professors, authorities, diplomats and journalists learned about the use of the Russian Language at the UN during the first ever observation

The degree of punishment on serious crimes, especially murder has become more severe
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  • 2011-06-06 15:34:05

The last changes in the Criminal Code allow to review cases of more than 1200 convicts in favour of them. As Mnatsakan Sargsyan, deputy prosecutor general said, during the

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
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  • 2011-06-04 15:28:24

Nearly 20 years after the 1992 Earth Summit, the world is once again on the road to Rio – the site of the June 2012 UN Conference on Sustainable

RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received Jatinder Chima
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  • 2011-06-03 17:38:20

On June 3, RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received Jatinder Chima, the director of Armenian Mission of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). During the meeting they

The President of “Journalists for the future” NGO: “The Armenian subtitles are inconvenient and perceptible for deaf people”
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  • 2011-06-03 12:10:39

Today, 3000-3500 deaf people live in Armenia, who are deprived of the right of being informative, as no TV company in Armenia launches an information program with sign language.

The event titled “The world is yours" took place in Cafesjian Art Center
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  • 2011-06-02 21:02:10

On June 1, the festive event titled “The world is yours” devoted to Children Protection International Day took place in Cafesjian Art Center and children from different regions of

The president of RA Control Chamber Ishkhan Zakaryan to be elected the president of World Committee of Pan-Armenian Games
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  • 2011-06-02 17:07:30

An organizational issue was included at the sitting agenda of the World Committee of Pan-Armenian Games. The sitting was held on June 2. The committee accepted the resignation of

Anahit Bakhshyan: “What is going on in the French University”
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  • 2011-06-02 15:26:21

The incidents in the French University seriously concern and spoil the opinion of the society about the University. The member of RA National Assembly “ Heritage” party Anahit Bakhshyan

Hranush Hakobyan awarded Jirayr Danielyan with “William Saroyan” medal of RA Ministry of Diaspora
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  • 2011-06-02 15:21:21

On June 1, Hranush Hakobyan participated in the event dedicated to the Armenian of Lebanon famous intellectual, linguist, bibliography, the professional of the Armenian press history, educational figure Jirayr

The past and present of the Armenian typography
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  • 2011-06-02 11:00:25

In the National Library of Armenia, the two-day conference titled “The past and present of the Armenian typography” was summarized. The conference was dedicated to the 500th anniversary of

Karen Avagyan: “No child should be out of attention in our society because today’s children will make more powerful our state tomorrow”
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  • 2011-06-01 15:53:18

On June 1, in Yerevan Lover’s park by the Armenian Youth Foundation “Baze club” the official opening of the contest-exhibition of photos titled “Let’s protect children not one day

Ascension Day was declared as Geghardavanq Day of Vow
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  • 2011-06-01 13:18:11

By the head of Supreme Patriarch Garegin B and Catholicos of All Armenians Ascension Day (this year on June 2) was declared as Geghardavanq Day of Vow. In

OSCE Office donates medical equipment to Yerevan children’s hospital
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  • 2011-05-31 18:48:23

31 May 2011 – On the occasion of International Children’s Day on 1 June the OSCE Office in Yerevan today donated medical equipment to Yerevan State Medical University’s Mouratsan

“Artbridge” bookstore-café celebrated its 10th anniversary
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  • 2011-05-31 17:34:25

On May 30, “Artbridge” bookstore-café organized a festive reception on its 10th anniversary, and artists, representatives of political parties and charitable organizations were present at the event. Welcoming guests,

Conference dedicated to the World Day of struggle against smoking
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  • 2011-05-31 16:06:59

May 31 is the World day of struggle against smoking. On May 31, in the Armenian Youth Foundation, “Armenia Without Tobacco” Social Alliance and the Armenian Youth Foundation organized a

267 Prisoners Released Under Amnesty Thus Far
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  • 2011-05-28 12:41:07

As of 00:30 am today, there were 267 prisoners released under the general amnesty proposed by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan then approved by parliament this week on occasion of

Armenian morning in Vienna for UN Women Guild
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  • 2011-05-27 12:00:21

On May 24, in Vienna, RA permanent representatives organized “Armenian morning” for UNWG. The members of Women council, of UN offices, women diplomats and diplomats’ wives were

World Population to Reach 7 Billion on 31 October
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  • 2011-05-26 17:59:48

UNFPA to draw attention throughout the year to the significance of the milestone UNITED NATIONS, New York, —World population is projected to reach 7 billion on 31 October 2011, according

Jubilee medals will be released in Armenia on the 150th anniversary of Fridtjof Nansen
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  • 2011-05-26 13:41:05

By the decision of the sitting, held on May 26, the government allocated 12 million and 930 thousand AMD to RA Ministry of Education and Science for the Armenian

STAR: "Lets help children together" Annual charity campaign
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  • 2011-05-26 13:07:55

On the occasion of Child Protection Day STAR has started the annual charity campaign “Lets help children, together”. In the frames of the program from 26th of May till

A Group of Yerevan Residents’ Efforts Yield First Positive Results
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  • 2011-05-24 14:51:53

Yerevan—Judge Artur Mkrtchyan of the First Instance General Jurisdiction Court of Yerevan’s Arabkir and Kanaker-Zeitun administrative regions examined the collective action which residents of the buildings at 5, 3,

Responsible persons of Turkey and Azerbaijan Education field have been invited to Armenia
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  • 2011-05-24 14:01:21

Armenia and Poland will be co-presidents of the Bolonian process from July 1 to December 31, 2011. On this occasion the RA Ministry of Education and Science plans to

Petros Bediryan was awarded with “Golden medal” on his 80th birth anniversary
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  • 2011-05-23 15:00:59

RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan awarded doctor, professor of linguistic sciences, RA honored pedagogue Petros Bediryan with RA Ministry of Education and Science “Goelden Medal” on

Tigran Sargsyan will hold the last class
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  • 2011-05-23 14:02:28

On May 26, in connections of the end of academic year, the last class will be held in RA all secondary schools. In RA Government building RA Prime Minister


Youth Career fair was organized in Yerevan
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  • 2011-05-23 12:32:31

Today the “Build Your Future Today: Education, Employment, Economy” youth career fair took place in the Armenia Marriott Hotel by the USAID Pension and Labor Market Reform (PALM) Project,

Hayk Babukhanyan prosecuted Report.am website for the second time
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  • 2011-05-23 10:48:18

The CRU president Hayk Babakhanyan again prosecuted Report.am website. This time the reason is Edik Andreasyan’s article published in the above mentioned website with the title “When one prompts

Issues related to the development of aid station network in Artsakh were discussed during the meeting
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  • 2011-05-21 21:24:09

On 21 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received American physician and philanthropist of Armenian origin Harout Mesropyan and accompanying him individuals. Issues related to the development

USAID AND PARTNERS HOST YOUTH CAREER FAIR IN YEREVAN
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  • 2011-05-20 16:11:58

The “Build Your Future Today: Education, Employment, Economy” youth career fair was hosted today at the Armenia Marriott Hotel by the USAID Pension and Labor Market Reform (PALM) Project,

The Government of Brazil announced the donation of USD 50.000 for the settlement of the families displaced from their homes by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
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  • 2011-05-17 19:20:31

The Government of Brazil, through its Embassy in Yerevan, announced the donation of USD 50.000,00 (fifty thousand US Dollars) to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees for the settlement

The only means to prolong human life is known
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  • 2011-05-13 00:00:28

A group of British scientists, revising the old Indian recipes, have come to the conclusion, that the white tea is the only way which can significantly prolong human life. The

May 15 as a Family Day
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  • 2011-05-11 14:01:52

On May 11, the National Assembly adopted the bill of deputies about the additions in “RA holidays and commemorating days” law. According to this, a new holiday, that is

The final event of the 2011 Earth Day Campaign was implemented at Yerablur
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  • 2011-05-10 19:46:20

The final event of the 2011 Earth Day Campaign - symbolic tree planting dedicated to the 19th Anniversary of the liberalization of Shushi was implemented at Yerablur. Every tree

The republican astronomical Olympiad of schoolchildren took place in Byurakan observatory
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  • 2011-05-06 13:47:35

The final phase of republican astronomical Olympiad of schoolchildren was held in Byurakan observatory. All in all 28 pupils from Yerevan, Kotayq, Shirak and Gegharquniq regions participated in it.

Those who were born in Western Armenia and Ottoman Turkey till 1915 and survived the Armenian Genocide, will be given a financial assistance monthly
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  • 2011-05-05 13:24:43

On May 5, at the sitting of RA government, by nearly ten decisions, the relations, referring to the appointment, recounting and payment of pensions, were regulated thus realizing the

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has provided furniture and playground items to the Vanadzor kindergarten N30
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  • 2011-05-05 13:13:43

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has provided furniture and playground items to the Vanadzor kindergarten N30. Sponsored by the Fund’s Greece affiliate. Project cost: 9,009,900 AMD Around 130 children attend the kindergarten

Lusine Taslakyan. It has been proved that the statement that the Armenian side pollute the Kura River is baseless
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  • 2011-05-05 00:49:14

“Trans-Boundary River Management Phase II for the Kura River basin – Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan” project that has been financed by the European Union since 2008 year will end at

Tigran Sargsyan, "The ability of recognizing the world is important in the formation of modern society"
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  • 2011-05-04 19:14:31

On May 4, the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Yerevan State University and met the students. He spoke about the problems concerning the students, especially about corruption. The

Armenia’s leading operator joins hands with the “Matter of Honor” organization to implement essential projects in the regions of Armenia
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  • 2011-05-03 15:33:32

Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, announces implementation of development projects in Armavir and Ararat regions in the frame of cooperation with the “Matter of Honor” charity

In St. Gregory the Illuminator church a requiem dedicated to the memory of victims of the earthquake in Japan will take place
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  • 2011-05-03 13:59:24

On May 4, in St. Gregory the Illuminator church a requiem dedicated to the victims of the earthquake in Japan headed by Garegin B Patriarch and Catholicos of all

The sitting of trustees of the Armenian youth foundation took place
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  • 2011-05-03 13:23:39

On May 3, the sitting of trustees of the Armenian youth foundation took place headed by Armenian Prime Minister, the president of the council of trustees Tigran Sargsyan. The audit

International Exhibition of Books of Buenos Ayres was celebrated in Yerevan
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  • 2011-05-02 13:29:23

On May 1, the day of the Republic of Armenia was celebrated in the frames of the 37th International Exhibition of Books in Buenos Ayres. By the efforts of

Susanna Nazaryan to be fired
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  • 2011-05-02 11:52:56

RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan sighned a decree according to which the director of the 2nd senior school named after Grigor Narekatsi in Vagharshapat Susanna Nazaryan

The Prime Minister congratulated the 15th anniversary of "ARKA" information agency
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  • 2011-05-02 11:50:37

Yesterday the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated the staff of "ARKA" information agency on the 15th anniversary of their activity. Tigran Sargsyan said, "Economic journalism is the most important and

Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of opening the newly-built sports hall of the village school
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  • 2011-05-01 16:02:48

On 1 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Herher in the Martouni region. The President partook at the solemn ceremony of opening the newly-built

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding member of the Armenian Relief Society’s Central Executive Board Hrach Siseryan and his wife Elizabeth Keleshyan with “The Gratitude” medal
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  • 2011-05-01 15:41:51

On 30 April President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding member of the Armenian Relief Society’s Central Executive Board Hrach Siseryan and his wife Elizabeth Keleshyan with “The

The pupil of Anania Shirakaci college got “Maastricht college” scholarship
  • Social
  • 2011-04-30 16:27:45

Recently Anania Shirakatsi college was informed from “United world colleges” that they gave free of charge places to Armenian students letting them to study by international bachelor’s program. The pupils

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian received the “Award for creating appropriate working conditions for disabled people and for employing them”
  • Social
  • 2011-04-29 19:47:10

Today during an ''Education, employment, deserved living conditions'' open air-concert organized at Gafesjyan Sculptures' Park (Cascade complex) by the Mission East and Huysi Kamurj (Bridge of Hope) NGOs VivaCell-MTS

On April 30 the Armenian Apostolic church will commemorate the beheading of St. Hovhannes Mkrtich
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  • 2011-04-29 14:30:43

On April 30 the Armenian Apostolic church will commemorate the beheading of St. Hovhanness Mkrtich. In St. Hovhannes Mkrtich church in Kond the divine liturgy will be served

Hovhannes Toqmajyan was appointed a rector in Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction
  • Social
  • 2011-04-29 14:22:18

On April 29, by the secret ballot of the council of Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction Hovhannes Toqmajyan was appointed a rector. As the press service of the

RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received participants of the forum for representatives of the Armenian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Business Associations.
  • Social
  • 2011-04-28 22:20:02

On April 28, the RA Ministry of Diaspora held a reception for participants of the forum of representatives of the Armenian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Business Associations,

The Ministry of Diaspora organized the teleconference with the representatives of the Armenian community of Aleppo
  • Social
  • 2011-04-28 19:39:30

On April 28, the Ministry of Diaspora organized the teleconference where the representatives of the Armenian community of Aleppo took part. The Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan and the

Garni temple was awarded with UNESCO-Greece 2011 Melina Mercury international prize
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  • 2011-04-28 16:25:37

By the decision of the chief director and the committee of UNESCO the UNESCO-Greece 2011 Melina Mercury prize will share Armenian’s historical and cultural museum “Garni” and

English Language Day was Observed at the UN Office in Armenia
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  • 2011-04-28 16:12:07

Today students, university professors, authorities, diplomats and journalists learned about the use of the English Language at the UN during a first ever observation of the English Language Day

COAF-Sponsored Communities Participate in the First International Nursing Congress in Armenia
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  • 2011-04-28 14:04:19

April 27-30, 2011, Yerevan, Armenia – The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) and its beneficiary communities participated in the First International Nursing Congress in Armenia, which was aimed at

VivaCell-MTS partners with the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2011-04-27 20:02:35

Today on April 27, as well as on April 16 and 23, VivaCell-MTS staff members participated in a series of voluntary activities in the frame of the Earth Day

Secretary-General's statement on the 25th Anniversary of the Chernobyl Disaster
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  • 2011-04-27 18:17:40

New York, 26 April 2011 On the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the worst nuclear accident in history, we remember the heroism of the fire-fighters and other emergency workers;

VivaCell-MTS is the general sponsor of the First International Nursing Congress of Armenia
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  • 2011-04-27 14:15:16

VivaCell-MTS is the general sponsor of the First International Nursing Congress of Armenia. The total amount provided for the realization of the initiative is AMD 10 million April

“People’s Voice” on Hayland.am
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  • 2011-04-27 12:25:46

Yerevan, April 27- Largest Armenian social network Hayland.am presented its users with an application dedicated to Armenian Genocide’s 96th anniversary. Through this application, any person can honor the memory of

One of Orange customers will become VIP guest at Cannes film festival
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  • 2011-04-26 17:37:24

Today Orange announced about an exclusive offer Orange Kino fans. Those voice customers who will use the Orange Kino service until May 8, will get the chance to win

Susanna Nersisyan: “The violation of copyright is widespread in Armenia”
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  • 2011-04-26 14:01:03

On April 26, the representatives of the international community and the civil society, the legal bodies and the government discussed the questions referring to licenses, copyright and brands during

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE IN INDIA
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  • 2011-04-26 13:31:30

On April 24 2011, in Kolkata, India, about 3000 people prayed and paid their respect to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, which was very comforting for the small

The cooperation agreement will be signed between Yerevan and Ile de France
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  • 2011-04-26 11:06:03

From April 25 to 28 the delegation headed by the mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan by invitation of the mayor of Paris Bertran Delanoe will officially visit the capital

Boyajian: Proof of Armenian genocide
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  • 2011-04-25 00:04:29

Umat Kumas says there was no Armenian genocide (letter, April 20). Doesn't he know that the International Association of Genocide Scholars, a U.N. study (1985), 40 U.S. states (including Mass.), the European

Message of His Holiness Karekin II on the Feast of Resurrection
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  • 2011-04-24 16:48:02

Message of His Holiness KAREKIN II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians On the Feast of the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, April 24, 2011 In

Hrayr Tovmasyan will take part in the 22nd annual conference of Armenian Bar Association
  • Social
  • 2011-04-23 14:30:41

The Minister of Justice Hrayr Tovmasyan has left for the USA. In San Francisco, California he will take part in the 22nd annual conference of Armenian Bar Association. As the

“Obelisk of Memories” on Hayland.am
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  • 2011-04-23 13:59:29

Largest Armenian social network Hayland.am came up with unique initiative, dedicated to the memory of Armenian Genocide’s victims. Just before the official date a special application was placed on

Assemblyman Gatto, Maria Mehranian To Be Sworn-In To California's Genocide Memorial Commision

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  • 2011-04-23 00:57:39

GLENDALE, CA - Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) and Maria Mehranian will be sworn-in by Superior Court Judge Zaven Sinanian, to California's "International Genocide Memorial Commission" on April 23

On April 24 no requiem will be delivered in Tsitsernakaberd
  • Social
  • 2011-04-22 18:37:55

This year for the first time no requiem will be delivered in the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial on the day of the Armenian Genocide. Instead, as Rev Shahe Ananyan of Mayr

2011 Earth Day Campaign's press conference and the premiere of the FPWC’s film “95 Trees”
  • Social
  • 2011-04-22 17:37:10

Every April since 2008 the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), in cooperation with Armenia’s Leading Mobile Operator VivaCell-MTS, has organized a huge Earth Day

Provost to Depart American University of Armenia
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  • 2011-04-22 16:14:52

After many years of service to the American University of Armenia, Provost Lucig Danielian will depart the university at the end of June 2011. AUA thanks Dr. Danielian

The delegation of Anania Shirakaci college participated in the conference held in Moscow
  • Social
  • 2011-04-22 16:03:39

From April 17 to 20 the delegation of Anania Shirakaci college headed by the director Ashot Alikhanyan took part in the annual 5th conference of CIS international bachelor’s association.

A Memorial Ceremony in Honor of the Famous Scandinavian Missionaries Maria Jacobsen and Alma Johansson
  • Social
  • 2011-04-21 19:40:55

On April 21, 2011 AGMI organized a ceremony dedicated to prominent Scandinavian missionaries Maria Jacobsen and Alma Johansson: the soils brought from their graves were placed in the “Memorial

"Edit print" publishing house invites to the 7th Yerevan exhibition-sale of a book
  • Social
  • 2011-04-21 14:00:00

On April 21, at 14:00 in the frameworks of the programs of “The Book International Motherland” and “National return to the book” in "Khnko Aper" library the official

Chinese Language Day was Observed at the UN Office in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2011-04-20 14:14:49

Today students, university professors, authorities, diplomats and journalists learned about the use of the Chinese Language at the UN during the first ever observation of the Chinese Language Day. The

Dust of Arabic deserts has reached Yerevan
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  • 2011-04-20 13:54:56

From the morning of April 20 the whole of Yerevan city is in the mist. People complain of air discontent. The employee of “The centre of monitoring of influence

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is reconstructing the Abovyan School in Shushi
  • Social
  • 2011-04-20 13:49:15

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is reconstructing the Abovyan School in Shushi, Nagorno-Karabakh. The three-story, 7300 sq.m school building consists of 4 blocks. After the reconstruction it will accomodate some 1200 students. Funded

Grenade is not found
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  • 2011-04-20 12:31:09

On April 19, at 12:15 the villager of Armavir country of Armavir region G.Baghdasaryan gave an alarm that it was suspected that there was a grenade in the iron

Spring flood
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  • 2011-04-20 11:47:50

On April 19, as a result of heavy rains in Nor Khachakap country of Lori region, the level of Pambak River rose and because of it the dam under

The first winner of the Raphael Lemkin annual scholarship announced by the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute is Rebecca Jinks
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  • 2011-04-19 17:07:52

The first winner of the Raphael Lemkin annual scholarship announced by the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute is Rebecca Jinks, a post-graduate student of Royal Holloway University of London, Department of

ACA Participates in California State Armenian Genocide Commemoration Ceremony
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  • 2011-04-16 00:46:24

SACRAMENTO, CA – Board Members of the Armenian Council of America, along with the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, and members of various Armenian-American organizations

The average salary of employees of the system of the Academy of Sciences is nearly 60000 AMD
  • Social
  • 2011-04-15 15:47:49

In 2010 high scientific level of fundamental research has been maintained in the subdivisions of the Academy of National Sciences of RA about which show 668 articles and 14

“My name is Saroyan”. Events devoted to William Saroyan in Greece
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  • 2011-04-15 11:30:58

Greek- American union and Armenian Ambassador in Athens together with Greek- American study centre arrange the series of events devoted to 30th anniversary of death of great

Seminar of scientific journalism in Byurakan observatory
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  • 2011-04-15 11:09:21

On April 16 in Byurakan observatory one day seminar of scientific journalism will take place, where reporters, scientists and students, over 37 participants are invited. During the seminar the

NEW GUARANTEES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL HOUSING IN ARMENIA
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  • 2011-04-14 17:21:09

Yerevan, 14 April 2011 – Today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the premises of the UN Office in Armenia that will provide new opportunities to develop

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund continues renovation of maternity ward at Charentsavan
  • Social
  • 2011-04-14 16:15:13

Yerevan, April 14, 2011 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is renovating the maternity ward at Charentsavan Hospital, in Armenia’s Kotayk Region. The project, launched in the fall of 2010,

Professor Richard Hovannisian to be Honored at UCLA as Most Distinguished Teacher
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  • 2011-04-11 17:51:06

UCLA--On Monday, April 18, the UCLA Alumni Association and Alumni Scholars Club will present to Dr. Richard Hovannisian from the UCLA Department of History the Second Annual My Last

President of the Republic of Lebanon General Michel Suleiman bestowed “Presidency Shield of the Republic of Lebanon” Order upon VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian
  • Social
  • 2011-04-11 16:49:05

At the Baabda presidential palace, President of the Republic of Lebanon General Michel Suleiman received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Lebanon to Armenia Gebrael Geara and VivaCell-MTS General

“The psychologist’s corner” online service for pupils and parents of Yerevan schools
  • Social
  • 2011-04-11 14:29:37

On April 9 in the building of Armenian Youth Foundation the presentation of “Psychologist’s corner” online service and teaching English online games as well as the conclusion

ACNIS Convenes a Seminar Discussion for Students
  • Social
  • 2011-04-09 16:27:38

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) held a seminar discussion for students from different HEIs entitled “The Current State of Diplomatic Settlement of Nagorno Karabagh Issue:

The regional symposium of the International psychiatric association (InterPA) to be held in Yerevan
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  • 2011-04-09 12:18:31

From 14 to 17 of April the regional symposium of the International Psychiatric Association (InterPA) will be held in Yerevan, the local organizers of which are Armenian Psychiatric Association

“Nairi” cinema of Yerevan doesn't work
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  • 2011-04-05 16:41:13

On April 5, “Noyan tapan” received the information, that “Nairi” cinema of Yerevan has closed. Our reporter has found out that the cinema doesn’t work, but we couldn’t

Three Model Employment Service Centers Mark a New Start in Syunik Marz
  • Social
  • 2011-04-02 13:38:00

Syunik marz, Armenia,April 1, 2011- RA Minister of Labor and Social Issues (MLSI) Arthur Grigoryan and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Dr. Jatinder Cheema welcomed local job seekers and employers at

Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of Yerevan State University
  • Social
  • 2011-04-01 20:22:51

On 1 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of Yerevan State University headed by rector of the establishment Aram Simonyan. Issues related to the

Bako Sahakyan met minister of education and science of the Republic of Armenia Armen Ashotyan
  • Social
  • 2011-04-01 19:30:30

On 1 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met minister of education and science of the Republic of Armenia Armen Ashotyan. Issues related to the cooperation between the

How Men and Women Participate in Civic and Political Life in Armenia - UNFPA Presents Study Results
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  • 2011-03-31 17:03:16

Gender Dimension of Participation Examined Yerevan, 30 March 2011 - Today, UNFPA Armenia officially presented the results of the sociological study on “Gender Dimension of Civic and Political Participation in

In Celebration of Women’s History Month U.S. Ambassador Hosts a Tea in Honor of the Finalists of the Essay Contest
  • Social
  • 2011-03-29 17:27:16

On March 29, the U.S. Ambassador hosted a Tea at her residence in celebration of Women’s History Month. The guests of honor were ten high school girls, winners of

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund builds hospital in Artsakh’s Martuni Region
  • Social
  • 2011-03-29 17:19:58

Armenia Fund USA, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s East Coast affiliate, is currently implementing its second major healthcare initiative in Artsakh, the construction of a regional hospital in the town

The Thirty-Sixth Meeting of the Cultural, Educational and Social Affairs Committee of the PABSEC will be held in Yerevan on 30-31 March 2011
  • Social
  • 2011-03-28 14:36:37

The Thirty-Sixth Meeting of the Cultural, Educational and Social Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Co-operation (PABSEC) will be held in Yerevan on 30-31

Rich Goldman and Ralph Yirikian Became Members of the Armenian Engineering Academy
  • Social
  • 2011-03-25 18:27:02

On March 25, 2011, the Committee Meeting of the Annual Award of the President of Republic of Armenia for Outstanding Contribution to Humanity through IT’2010 (Global IT Award’2010) was

We pass to summer time
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  • 2011-03-25 17:22:09

According to the Law of the Republic of Armenia on "Procedure of time calculation within the territory of Republic of Armenia", on March 27, 2011 (the last Sunday of

Ralph Yirikian visited the Children Development Center for children with autism
  • Social
  • 2011-03-25 17:20:42

Today in the frames of the Autism Awareness International Day VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian visited the Children Development Center for children with autism. The Center accommodates twenty 3-12

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with members of the state commission on coordinating housing programs
  • Social
  • 2011-03-24 20:28:06

On 24 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with members of the state commission on coordinating housing programs. Issues related to the process of

U.S. Embassy Hosts a Concert in Celebration of Women’s History Month
  • Social
  • 2011-03-24 20:13:46

On March 24, the U.S. Embassy hosted a concert in celebration of Women’s History Month. The U.S. Embassy’s guests for this concert were 2010 and 2011 participants of

Bako Sahakyan visited Stepanakert nursing home
  • Social
  • 2011-03-24 16:29:17

On 24 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited Stepanakert nursing home and inspected the conditions of the institution. The Head of the State convoked a working consultation

World Water Day is marked at United Nations in Armenia
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  • 2011-03-23 14:33:17

Yerevan, 23 March 2011 – Representatives of Armenian government, international organizations and civil society experts discussed the issues of water resources protection and preservation globally and in Armenia during

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund builds kindergarten in Drakhtik, a village in Artsakh’s Hadrut Region
  • Social
  • 2011-03-16 16:25:29

Yerevan, March 16, 2011 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is implementing its third development project, the construction of a kindergarten, in Drakhtik, a village in Artsakh’s Hadrut Region. The

Call to Support the Earthquake and Tsunami Victims of Japan
  • Social
  • 2011-03-16 13:57:43

Following the natural disasters in Japan, the Central Executive Board of the Armenian Relief Society contacted the foreign representations of the Japanese authorities and after offering condolences for the

Orange supported the furnishing of Vahan village in Gegharkunik region
  • Social
  • 2011-03-14 16:13:52

This project marks the start of 2011 charitable programm by Orange and Shen directed to community development Orange and “Shen” Charitable NGO continue implementing charitable projects, directed to development of

NEW CODE ‘ON SOIL’ SUPPOSES PUNISHMENT FOR DISSEMINATING UNAUTHORIZED INFORMATION
  • Social
  • 2011-03-14 15:34:00

The authorities set up laws for those who make money, meanwhile not paying any attention to colossal damages. Wealth flows to private pockets, the state and people are only

GEOPROMINING GOLD GOT ITS OWN WAY AND PROCEEDED TO CONSTRUCTING ORE PROCESSING FACILITIES IN SOTQ
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  • 2011-03-11 18:47:30

In recent days “GeoProMining Gold” Company proceeded to the construction of a crusher in the administrative territory of Sotq Village for crushing gold-bearing ore from Sotq Mine. Villagers are

Proportion of women in senior management falls to 2004 levels
  • Social
  • 2011-03-11 14:45:18

Research from the 2011 Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that women currently hold 20% of senior management positions globally, down from 24% in 2009, and up just

Great Feast of Barekendan Celebrated at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral
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  • 2011-03-10 10:55:05

Published on Mar 09 2011 by Divan of the Diocese On Sunday, March 6, the Feast Day of Great Barekendan, (Carnival Sunday), His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, presided over

Events dedicated to International Women’s Day held in Ijevan
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  • 2011-03-09 21:20:23

On March 9, a march was held in Ijevan on the occasion of International Women’s Day with the participation of representatives of the “Huysi Kamurj” (“Bridge of Hope”) NGO’s

Gifts for all women
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  • 2011-03-09 19:14:19

During Women month all women will have gifts at Orange. Till April 7th all women who subscribe to Orange Internet Now and Flybox for 12 months or to MyFi

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund rebuilds nursery-kindergarten boarding school
in Yerevan’s Shengavit district
  • Social
  • 2011-03-09 18:35:57

In parallel with its water-infrastructure and other projects in Artsakh, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is implementing a host of development initiatives in Yerevan and throughout the regions of Armenia. One

VivaCell-MTS makes the dreams of 20 homeless families in Vanadzor come true
  • Social
  • 2011-03-08 03:41:18

20 families living for years in desolated and damp houses, owing to VivaCell-MTS celebrated house-warming in a newly-constructed residential building. The good will of an Armenian Company who felt