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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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)
by Rosario Teixeira Watertown, MA - During the month of April, 2012, Peace of Art, Inc., will display the commemorative billboards of Armenian Genocide on Mount Auburn and Arsenal Streets
The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today held a regular session of the youth school program. The lecture entitled “Armenia and Electoral Processes: Expectations of
Over 1000 faithful flocked the spiritual center of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America on Palm Sunday. Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan, Pastor of St. Leon
This year UNESCO declared Yerevan as the World Book Capital, based on 500- year anniversary of Armenian printing (1512-2012). Meanwhile, the German-Armenians´ Central Council announced 2012 as
Today the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian visited the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan where he took part in the opening ceremony of the international
By Abby Alexanian I don't speak Armenian. I've never been to the Republic of Armenia. I rarely eat the food or attend Armenian Church services. But I can't
If you've been avoiding chocolate because it makes you fat, think again. The latest research has found that eating chocolate often can make you skinnier. A study at
On 29 March "State of Denial" play authored by Rahul Varma was presented to the Canadian spectator, Armenpress reports citing "Montréal mirror" website. In writing this play, Varma
The Confucius Institute is a good bridge between China and Armenia in cultural and educational spheres, the Chinese principal of the Confucius Institute in Armenia Lee Mei who
More than 200 supporters of Paros "Lighthouse" Charitable Foundation USA raised an impressive $25,000 at a fundraising event on March 11, 2012 at Zov's Bistro in Tustin, CA.
Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator urges the Armenians to join people of the planet and to turn off non-essential lights on Saturday night, 31 March at 8:30 pm to
On 29 March President Bako Sahakyan met a group of intellectuals from Russia and Armenia who have arrived to Artsakh within the frameworks of The Days of the
Two days before the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, two artists of Armenian descent will come together to discuss its lasting impact. The Hammer Museum will
Reuters Three new studies published on Wednesday added to growing scientific evidence suggesting that taking a daily dose of aspirin can help prevent, and possibly treat, cancer. Previous
Thirty-one U.S. Representatives joined with Armenian Caucus Co-Chairman Frank Pallone in encouraging leading House foreign aid appropriators to approve increased aid to Armenia, expanded assistance for Nagorno-Karabakh, targeted
On March 19 an Armenian veteran journalist Tatul Hakobyan presented his new book, entitled "Looking from Ararat: Armenians and Turks." This 500 page book is the result of
Legendary Italian poet, writer and screenwriter Tonino Guerra has died at the age of 92. Born in 1920 in Ravenna, Tonino Guerra wrote several short stories, poetry and
1. How long has your organization been operating in Armenia? What is its mission? The IRD is a charitable, nonprofit, non governmental organization that works in the
"European Friends of Armenia" (EuFoA) presented the results of "Situation in Armenia before the Elections" poll in Yerevan today. "We strive to establish friendly relations with Armenia and
On May 6, we are electing a new Parliament for Armenia. This is not simply a parliamentary election, but an election for Armenia's future. The Prosperous Armenia Party,
The ruling Republican Party (RPA) is receiving more extensive and positive election-related coverage from Armenia's leading broadcasters than other major political forces, an independent media watchdog said on
On Sunday, March 18, 2012, Ara Aghishian, Esq., Chairman of Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region, received the St. Nerses the Graceful Medal at the Western Diocese of the Armenian
On March 22 the traditional reception was hosted dedicated to the Day of Francophonie at the MFA. The RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, MPs, Ambassadors of International
On 15 March President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding the "Gratitude" medal to Honored Doctor Margarita Ghoukasyan for a long-term fruitful activity in the sphere of
Statement of Yerevan Press Club, Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression, Internews Media Support NGO, “Asparez” Journalists Club, Media Diversity Institute-Armenia on Journalists’ Accreditation Procedure at the RA Central
The Nayiri Armenian electronic library of dictionaries functions under the initiative and the patronage of Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society. The website has an electronic dictionary in
About an hour and a half south of Yerevan on the main road is the village of Areni. You will know that you are approaching the village
On Febraury 24, 2012, NASDAQ OMX Armenia, part of the NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. at a special ceremony announced winners of the Best Member Awards 2011. The Ceremony
Constantinople Armenian Relief Society (C.A.R.S.) is proud to present talented young Armenian vocalist Sibil whose angelic voice has been enjoyed all over her native Istanbul. Her East Coast debut
Yesterday a post-mortem examination of another conscript serving in Yeghnikner Military Unit of NKR, Tigran Varyan, was appointed. There were traces of violence on his face bruises
Exclusive interview of one of the leaders of the Syrian opposition to Mediamax. Yasin Al-Haj Saleh- is a Syrian writer and political dissident. He writes on political, social and cultural
Thanks to efforts of the Writers' Union of Armenia, last week Yerevan hosted a book festival. For four years in a row, an all-Armenian festival "Present Books"
A federal appeals court on Thursday struck down a novel and controversial California law that allowed descendants of 1.5 million Armenians who perished in Turkey nearly
In the scopes of “Access to information for blind people” audio books have been created and published with Constitution and most important articles of the electoral code, which
The latest tensions between Tehran and the West have left many Armenians worrying about the future, given that Iran currently offers them a route out of regional isolation. The risks
On 22 February a Conference will be held in Congress Hotel (Picasso Hall) under the auspices of the Minister of Justice. The Conference will present the results of an
February 21 is Mother Language Day. “Hayern Aysor” congratulates all Armenians around the world on this occasion and presents the list of festive events that will be held
The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) has announced the launch of publication of THE CHANGING WORLD: VIEWPOINTS FROM YEREVAN, a public policy quarterly, which will
Two French-Armenians received the title of “Saint of the World” in Israel on December 28. Israel grants the title to those who saved the Jews during WWII. George
In the West, it’s known as Valentine’s Day, but if you celebrate Christmas on January 6, as do the Armenians, February 14 is the Feast of the Presentation of
Mount Nemrut, which is considered one of the beautiful sites in Western Armenia, has been a topic of dispute for months now. The Turkish states of Malatia
Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan is now in Hellenic Republic with working visit. On 12 February President visited Armenian churches in Athens. Bako Sahakyan partook at a Sunday mass serviced
The OSCE Office in Yerevan will present a training manual for law enforcement on combating human trafficking tomorrow. As building the capacity of law enforcement agencies to fight trafficking
According to NTV, the plan to build a cemetery carved into a rock in Selcuk region (Izmir province; historical Armenian name: Zmyurnia) was the cause of his detention
It is already for a week that Armenian Federation of Sambo official website, sambo.am is not available. According to the website creator Alteza Company, the website was cracked by
flydubai, Dubai’s pioneering low cost airline, has launched its enhanced in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, offering more movies, TV programmes and audio than any other carrier in its class. Since its
Comics depicting one of the most famous chapters of the Armenian history have become popular among comics fans in the U.S. The idea of comics showing the Armenian
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the festive event at the Lovers’ Garden dedicated to the Saint Sargis the Warrior’s commemoration day which was named also the Youth Blessing
Armenian residents of Jerusalem's Old City are protesting a municipal decision to designate a parking lot in the area solely for Jews, although part of it stands on land
Doctor Armen Baghdoyan, Watertown MA, 28 December 2011 Let us first understand the important premises of the condition of the Armenian community in Syria: 1. Without being experts on the formation
On Friday, January 27, 2012, Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region Chairman Ara Aghishian, Esq. became a citizen of Armenia within the context of the dual citizenship law. Aghishian had
At 27, Birthright Armenia participant Oksana Mirzoyan is no stranger to filmmaking. For the past two years she has been writing, producing and directing independent shorts and videos. As
United Nations Under-Secretary-General and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan wrapped up her 2-day visit to Georgia with the statement reiterating UNDP’s continued support to
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on January 30 left for a pontifical visit to France and England where he will have meetings with benefactors of the Mother
On January 29, a Divine Liturgy was served on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Armenian Army at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the direction
ANTELIAS, LEBANON - On Friday 27 February 2012, Dr. Mohammad Mozafari, Director of the Department of Interreligious Dialogue met with His Holiness Aram I. Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian accompanied Dr.
On 28 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited Erablur Pantheon and laid flowers and wreaths to
Burns Night, the celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, is renowned across the world, and is one of the most globally celebrated of Scotland’s national days. To
A citizen informed Armenia’s Police Force, on Tuesday evening, that Armenak Karakhanyan, 57, had committed suicide, by hanging himself, in the train car-shack at the stone mine of
The Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations in France welcomed the adoption of the bill criminalizing the denial of genocides, which has been acknowledged by the law adopted by
The results of a study on access to education and vocational training for juveniles in custody were presented today in Yerevan. The research carried out by the Social Justice NGO
On January 23, the French Senate will debate a bill criminalizing public denial of the Armenian Genocide. The motion was adopted on December 22, 2011, by the lower
Prior to his arrest and subsequent escape from an Armenian capital Yerevan court, on January 21, Edmund Tsaturyan had tried to steal a box of frozen chicken from a
Turkey and Central Asia’s hospitality sector is experiencing buoyant growth, showing little sign of any negative fall out from the global economic slowdown, according to Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, Bench
At the end of December 2011, just a couple of days before the New Year the Georgian Government issued a number of legal acts allowing the hunting of endangered
An alarm was received at 11:58 a.m. on Saturday that there is a child with broken leg at water channel near Khor Virap Church in Armenia’s Ararat Region. Rescuers
ANTELIAS, LEBANON - Christian-Muslim conference on the Christian presence and witness in the Middle East will take place at the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias from 24-28 January
Los Angeles, CA-The ANCA North and West San Fernando Valley Chapters, along with the ANCA Hollywood Chapter, organized the Armenian American communities of their respective areas to make a
Another earthquake of 4.9 magnitude shocked Van, Turkey on Friday. According to preliminary reports, no one died or was injured as a result of the quake, Sabahnewspaper
Recipients of the 2011 Awards "For notable contribution to the preservation of the Armenian identity" received their awards during a solemn ceremony held on January 18. The 2011
Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations received information Wednesday that an automobile had fallen into the canyon, from Goris-Karahunj Highway, and that there are casualties. A firefighting-rescue squad was dispatched
A Turkish court has convicted Yasin Hayal, a major suspect in the killing of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, of instigating a murder and sentenced him to life in
Ahmadi Roshan was killed when a magnetic bomb was attached to his car on January 11, 2012. A London-based newspaper says agents of Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, are responsible for
Renowned French-Armenian Rosie Vard has passed away at age 89. The actress died on Saturday but her husband, Pierre Badel, confirmed the sad news recently. Rosy Varte (real name: Navarte Manouelian)
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - At the end of the planning meeting of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Leadership met the press at the Cilicia Museum Hall of
Georgian citizen Mikhail Muradashvili, 33, was arrested in Avan district, Yerevan, suspected in robbery on Friday. Muradashvili confessed a range of robberies made in Yerevan downtown, police press service
Armenia’s Rescue Service received Saturday a distress call, informing about a poisoning, from the residents of an apartment in the capital Yerevan. The said apartment’s resident, Sofya Matevosyan,
All of Armenia’s motorways are passable as of Saturday 8:30 a.m., the Ministry of Emergency Situations informed to N But there is hidden ice in the Sevan area. The
January 13, Acting NKR Foreign Minister Vasily Atajanyan received Head of the Stepanakert Office of the British The HALO Trust non-governmental organization Nick Smart. Nick Smart said his visit to
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED) is pleased to announce the launch of Top Class in Armenia. Top Class is a unique program that provides entrepreneurs
We regret to inform that the official website of Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy, Kolkata, India, www.armeniancollege.in, has been hacked on the 13th January, 2012. The hackers claim to
British detectives are questioning a man on suspicion of killing an Oxford University professor, Noyan Tapan reports quoting AP. Steven Gregory Rawlings, who taught physics at the university’s
France 2 TV says 1 of its journalists has been killed in unknown circumstances in Homs, Syria, the ABC News reports. A French television correspondent was killed Wednesday while
A Toyota Prado went off road, at Armenia’s Yerevan-Gyumri Highway on Monday, and rolled over for yet unknown reasons. The vehicle’s driver was Gyumri city resident, Garik Gevorgyan,
On 12 January 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 and
The semiofficial Fars news agency says the quake hit Sari in the densely populated Mazandaran province, about 165 miles (265 kilometers) northeast of Tehran, around 20:44 local time (17:14
Jordan’s State Security Court on Tuesday moved to jail five people for between two and a half and 5 years each after finding them guilty of recruiting people to
According to seismologists, the quake’s epicenter was located 423 kilometers to the southwest of Banda Aceh on the island of Sumatra at a depth of almost 30 kilometers. The
Armenia’s Embassy in Switzerland was the venue, on Tuesday, for the official presentation of certificates and letters of acknowledgement to representatives of the Swiss-Armenian community and Armenian organizations.
THE MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II SUPREME PATRIARCH AND CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS THE FEAST OF THE HOLY NATIVITY AND THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Mother See of
On 29 December President
On 29 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a group of representatives of sports and culture spheres.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic school where he delivered a lecture. The head of government took the opportunity to introduce the National Assembly-approved government program. As
Yerevan(ICRC) - In Yerevan on December 21 a concert brought together 143 families of persons missing as a result of Nagorny Karabagh conflict from regions of Armenia and Yerevan
Massis Post- Fundraising for Armenia Fund Telethon 2011 concluded Wednesday evening with an announcement of $18.6 million pledged during Armenia Fund’s annual Moscow Gala. The funds raised will be
On 21 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Moscow at a solemn ceremony of reopening the “Armenia” shop after its general overhaul. Bako Sahakyan noted that the
On 21 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund’s Gala Dinner Party held in Moscow and delivered there a speech: "Your Grace, Dear Mr. Ambassador, Ladies
The environmental activists demand that the government should cancel a decision it took on April 28. In accordance with the decision, about 600 hectares of agricultural land in Syunik
Orange has started a large-scale partnership project with Gavar State University. As part of the partnership agreement, students will be provided the chance to pass their internship in Orange
Thu., Dec 08 Board of Regents President Robert Kennedy, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) Advisory Committee Faculty Co-Chairs Arthur Paulson and James Barber, and student representatives Bob Benway and Lytasha
Mr. Ralph Yirikian received the award in recognition of exceptional professional excellence and accomplishment, and the demonstration of a clear strategic vision with effective implementation at the organizational and
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Wednesday 14 December 2011, in an interview with Yerkir Media Television in Armenia, His Holiness Aram I said, "The House Resolution 306 -urging the Republic
On December 16th in Youth Foundation of Armenia will take place “Cultural Mosaic” project of “Armenian Progressive Youth” NGO, supported by Youth Foundation of Armenia, Eurasia Partnership Foundation and
On 12 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Kostanyan. As informs Central Information Department of
On December 2, 2011, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern launched a job fair at the Congress Hotel in Yerevan. The U.S. Alumni Association of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia - The Armenian Assembly of America's Yerevan Office, as part of its ongoing Youth Club lecture series, hosted a special presentation by Dr. Alan Whitehorn on the
by Melissa Mazman Until I came to Armenia, the country was an abstraction for me. I knew of its history, I was aware of its existence
On 25 November Artsakh Republic Presid?nt Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles Union of Iranian Armenians and met representatives of the organization. As informs Central Information Department
Close to a 1000 Diocesan faithful gathered at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral on Sunday, November 20, the Feast Day of Advent. At the invitation of the Primate, His Eminence
Yerevan, November 24, 2011 Today Orange Armenia signed a five-year partnership agreement with the State Linguistic University after V.Brusov. As part of the partnership agreement, students of the University
On November 24 six school students from Yerevan received prizes today after winning an OSCE-supported contest on human rights. Some 50 students from eight schools in Yerevan
The EU Advisory Group organises three Symposiums on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on 23-25 November 2011 in Regina Hotel, Yerevan. The Symposiums gather a number of key IPR
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) announces a radio contest for stories related to youth issues in Armenia. The objective of the contest is to
Armenian public further strengthened understanding of tolerance, peace and other UN values at the art exhibition dedicated to the International Day for Tolerance which was opened today in
Today Orange announced test launch of the most recent 3G+/HSPA technology in three large cities of Armenia – Yerevan, Gumri and Vanadzor, allowing up to 42Mb/sec download speed.
Los Angeles, CA – A program celebrating the life and legacy of famed Armenian commander Monte Melkonian will be taking place on Sunday, December 4, 2011, on the occasion
It happened twenty-three years ago next month, but Armenia’s second city Gyumri has never fully recovered from the devastating earthquake of 1988. A full 8 percent of the
On 20 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the "Telethon - 2011" Gala dinner party where he delivered a speech. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese
The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 12th European Phoneathon, taken place in France, from November 17 to November 20, ensured pledges of more than 1 million 300 thousand Euros. According
Tuesday, November 22, at 15.30, in the premises of the State Linguistic University after V. Brussov, there will be a special press-conference/ceremony concerning the PRESENTATION of the new lecturate
The Associated Press Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 - 9:05 pm LOS ANGELES -- About 30 protesters stood outside the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles demanding the return
Armenian church officials allege that the Getty Museum illegally bought pages of the Zeyt'un Gospels, a manuscript that dates back to 1256. The Getty says it's confident it holds
On 18 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Holy Martyrs Armenian school of New York and partook at a solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of
On 18 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited in New York Prelacy of the Eastern USA of the Armenian Apostolic Church’s Great House of Cilicia and
“Hasypot” CJSC continues the project of modernization of the official national postal operator of the Republic of Armenia. Going on with reopening of post offices in marzes “Haypost” CJSC
Around 60 students from Armenia embarked on discussions and negotiations on the importance of cyber security in a globalized world, and possible OSCE action at a two-day Model
The Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation issued a communiqué on Wednesday calling on all Armenians to take part in fundraising activities of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund. Below is
Today an official start to the “ArmNet Awards 2011” panarmenian web-contest and “ArmNet 2011” series of events has been given. The organizers of ArmNet 2011 project are SP
TSAKHKADZOR, Armenia, 11 November 2011 – Increasing human rights knowledge and strengthening the monitoring capacities of civil society organizations was the aim of a three-day training course that ended
Yerevan, November 3, 2011–On October 30, the Toronto affiliate of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund organized a concert at the “Hay kentron” complex with Toronto area young musicians, dancers and
A report on the findings from monitoring of court proceedings involving juveniles was presented and discussed in Yerevan today. The report concerns 45 cases where juveniles were involved as
Information Disputes Council Expert conclusion about the article “Know the Pharaoh” published in the 09.04.2011 N322 issue of “Fourth Power” newspaper and on its website: 1. Details of the
VivaCell-MTS continues implementing the series of public lectures entitled “VivaCell-MTS – A Business with a Mission” at Armenia’s high educational institutions. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the
During their visit to Diyarbakir and Van, the forty-six members of an Armenian group received a sincere welcome, and that reception had nothing to do with Turkey’s traditional policy.
First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margarian took part in the 21st session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on
On 19 October “S.O.S Sevan” green campaign launched next to the seat of the Armenian President. The campaign was directed against illegal placement of a crushing and sorting complex
RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotian met today with the UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Dafina Gercheva and the representatives of an international expert group. The sides
Sarkis Soghanalian, an international weapons broker who was nicknamed "The Merchant of Death" for selling arms to dictators on behalf of the United States, died Oct. 5 at a
Larry Zarian, 73, a former mayor of Glendale and the first Armenian American to be elected to the City Council, died of blood cancer Thursday at Glendale Adventist Medical
October 13 is International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, and on that day, a march was held in Yeghegnadzor city, which is the center of Vayots Dzor province. Several
On October 12, a march was held in Gyumri with the slogan “Grow More, Feed Our Country” of OXFAM’s GROW world campaign and the slogan “Reducing The Risk of
The National Bureau of Expertises (NBE) of Armenia became the full member of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI), with Armenia becoming the member state of
The press conference of Armenian State Philharmonic Orchestra took place on October 11. The press conference aimed at summing up Yerevan 5th International Music Festival and presenting the final
The 4th sitting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Coordinating Council of Emergency Situations will start in Yerevan on October 11. Representatives of CSTO Secretariat and officials of
Today the President Serzh Sargsyan received Nobel Prize winner, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Deputy of the Russian State Duma Zhores Alferov. Greeting the famous scientist the
On 8 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at festive events dedicated to the Day of Stepanakert. The Head of the State accompanied by the country’s
On 8 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the “NKR Geology and Mineral Resources” scientific conference started in Stepanakert on the same day. Welcoming the
Georgian manuscripts from the 5th century AD, a French royal decree from 1537, and a 20th-century astronomical study of the nearby parts of the universe are among seven new
On October 6 the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the opening of the state college in Artashat region, which has been fully reconstructed and added with modern technique
On Teacher Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Anania Shirakatsi lyceum and pre-school establishment. The head of government was briefed on the activities and development plans of the
On 5 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook in the Stepanakert Palace of Youth and Culture at a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Teachers.
On 3 October in connection with the Day of Teachers President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding the Artsakh Republic state awards and honorary titles. For substantial contribution in
Four colleges equipped with modern equipment and repaired with financial assistance of the EU will open in Armenia this month. It was announced at the October 3 joint press
This year the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) and Baden-Wurttemberg provincial branch of German Red Cross celebrated the 20th anniversary of cooperation. To celebrate the event, the German Red
Congratulation of RA NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan on the Teacher’s Day: "Dear teachers, I warmly congratulate you on your professional holiday - Teacher’s Day. Teacher opens the road and teaches
In Armenia mainly 40-year-old women with higher education are subjected to sexual abuse regardless of their marital status. The head of "Sociometer" sociological independent center Aharon Adibekyan informed Noyan
On October 1 President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of young people from the Diaspora who arrived in Artsakh at the “Depi Hayk” (“Birthright Armenia”) foundation’s initiative. Bako Sahakyan
Famous Russian film director Tatyana Liozniva, best known for her TV series “Seventeen Moments of Spring” and the drama “Three Poplars at Plyushchikha Street”, died in Moscow. She was
The swearing-in ceremony of 19 civil servants took place at the RA Ministry of Defense on September 27. Certificates were handed to them. According to a report of the
On 24 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited construction sites of new republic and maternity hospitals being built in the capital and got acquainted with the construction activities.
Over the past six years, a variety of educational projects have had a dramatic impact on learning in the communities in the Baghramian Region of Armavir Marz of Armenia.
When choosing a restaurant, people, as a rule, are guided by the following criteria: the menu, the quality of dishes, the setting, the standard of service, and prices. When
On Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 6 pm, the Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA)in collaboration with five Greater Boston Armenian organizations is sponsoring a program to celebrate the 20th
On September 9, the RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan received the delegation headed by Lithuanian Minister of Education and Science Gintaras Steponavičius. Greeting the guest the
On September 7, according to RA criminal code, article 373, part 3 on a suspicion of committing crime the soldier Lendrush Samvel Nazlukhanyan was arrested, within the frames of
On September 7, Bruce Donahue, Chargé d’affaires, a.i. of the United States Embassy in Armenia, and Aghvan Hovsepian, Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia, signed an agreement to
The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has begun construction of a much-needed orphanage in Shushi, with a substantial donation from Armenian-American benefactor Hirair Hovnanian, one of the fund’s longtime and leading
On September 3, took place the council session of Armenian State Engineering University, during which, with 30 favors and 1 against votes, the rector was selected Ara Avetisyan. During
On September 2 President Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremonies dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Artsakh Republic’s proclamation. Head of state together with President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia,
The Southern California Regional Council (SCRC) of the Armenian Assembly hosted a unique book presentation on August 27th at the University Club of Pasadena featuring Dr. Ronald Suny and
On September 1, according to tradition established in recent years, the RA Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian visited the Yerevan State University (YSU) where he delivered a speech
Emergency Situation Ministry reported about the fires on the nearby territory of the country for the nearest days. Thus, on August 23, at the Tbilisi Highway No.33, near the
The Armenian Relief Society, Inc., joined Dorcas Aid in an effort to assist the victims of the famine in the Horn of Africa. The worst drought in over half a
On August 26, at 20:25, from ambulance substitution to Malatya’s police department had resaved an announcement, that 36-year-old Tigran Matulyan’s body with traces of blood was founded
On August 24, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the crew of the “Armenia” sailboat led by writer and publicist Zori Balayan. Welcoming the guests, Edward Nalbandian
On August 24, the first session of the national commission coordinating the preparatory works of the participation of the Republic of Armenia in the “Rio+20” Earth Summit on the
On August 21 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II in connection with the 60th anniversary of the Supreme
Today another souvenir sheet dedicated to 5-th Pan-Armenian games was cancelled and introduced into circulation. The first one dedicated to the first Pan-Armenian games was put into circulation in
VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, announces that owing to the company’s support now Dasaran.am project will be available to all schools in Armenia for free. The RA
The Van research expedition of Yerkir Union visited and carried out research in Hamshen, Dersim and other settlements of Western Armenia on July 18 to August 4. The expedition studied
Fruifull Armenian Fund proudly announces the launch of NUR Plan in the Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR). Following the agreement signed last January between NKR Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan and
AREMNIAN COLLEGE OF INDIA SENDS HER ‘AMBASSADORS’ INTO THE WORLD In 2011, under the sponsorship of the Armenian Church of India and the guardianship of Very Rev. Father Khoren Hovahnnisyan,