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Lighting system fully launched in borderland Martiros village
  • Organizations
  • 2017-10-24 11:43:18

Borderland village Martiros in Vayots Dzor has more than 700-year old history with significant cultural heritage. However, it had remained with unlighted streets since 1990s. Owing to the two-stage

Trilateral memorandum for “Yerevan: Smart City” strategic program signed
  • Organizations
  • 2017-10-23 17:50:15

Yerevan Municipality, VivaCell-MTS and the Union of Employers of Information and Communications Technologies of Armenia expressed readiness to jointly support the “Yerevan: Smart City” strategic program as properly required,

E-bike station opening and outdoor illumination system modernization in Garni
  • Organizations
  • 2017-10-20 17:09:26

Two green events: the opening of electric bicycles’ station and the launch of modernized outdoor illumination system took place in the ancient Garni village rich with historical and architectural

Ameriabank Reaches the Final Stage of International Online Competition
  • Organizations
  • 2017-10-12 17:22:09

      Ameriabank’s team has reached the final stage of the 8th International Online Virtual Banking Competition. The final will be held on November 23 in Hague, where Ameriabank will be

VivaCell-MTS: “iPhone 8” and “iPhone 8 Plus” went on sale
  • Organizations
  • 2017-10-04 17:15:21

  VivaCell-MTS informs that new “iPhone 8” and “iPhone 8 Plus” are available to buy now at VivaCell-MTS service centers.   The price of the “iPhone 8” smartphone is AMD 459 900.

From dream to achievement: Ralph Yirikian's advice to future leaders
  • Organizations
  • 2017-10-02 17:05:16

Dear Colleagues   In response to the Leadership School invitation, VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian had an open lecture entitled “Dream and Achieve” on September 29, 2017 at “Double Tree by

Ucom Introduced a Number of Innovations as Platinum Sponsor of DigiTec 2017
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-29 19:24:13

    Ucom, the platinum sponsor of the 13th DigiTec Expo, has demonstrated and made available to the mass market all the innovative offers, the projects of which were displayed during

Ucom Has Been Recognized as the Best Telecommunication Company
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-28 12:17:27

Within the framework of the three-day festival-forum-award titled “Countries under the same roof 2017”Ucom has been recognized as the best company in the field of telecommunications. This annual event

Outdoor lighting system launched in borderland Dovegh village
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-27 16:19:56

Dovegh village of Tavush Region borders the neighboring country in east sharing a 15-km borderline. Notwithstanding the necessity of outdoor lighting, due to the absence of lighting infrastructure the

ARMENIA MARRIOTT HOTEL YEREVAN HELPING BUILD A HOME WITH FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING ARMENIA. 11 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-25 19:11:54

.   YEREVAN, ARMENIA: On September 23, 2017 the Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan volunteer staff members, led by the Management Team, joined Fuller Center for Housing Armenia team in the village

Chessify startup represents Armenia in ‘Seedstars World’ Competition
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-25 17:49:18

Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia in partnership with VivaCell-MTS organized the local stage of international “Seedstars” competition at the Innovative Solutions and Technologies Center. 11 startups selected out of 70

Discovery Science and Ucom Summed Up the Results of Young Scientists and Innovators Contest
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-25 17:21:07

    The best idea on how people will communicate in the future brought victory to Samson and Hrant Hayrapetyan brothers, who got the chance to travel to the Netherlands and

Voluntary Participation in Construction Works is Manifestation of Responsible Approach
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-22 16:42:01

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue the housing project. Along with providing financial support to the communities, the parties also consider voluntary participation in construction works as

New Exclusive Wine from “KARAS”
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-14 16:25:26

In a solemn event on September 13, 2017 “Tierras de Armenia” CJSC launched its new wine of superior quality - the GRAN KARAS.   The Armenian winemaking traditions dating back 6200

More than 50 startups have applied for the ‘Seedstars’ competition
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-14 12:46:14

Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia in partnership with VivaCell-MTS organizes the local stage of the ‘Seedstars’ international competition. Armenia hosts the competition already for the fourth time and more than

Ucom Accelerated Facebook’s Work in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-14 11:32:42

    Ucom is the first company in Armenia to launch the Facebook social network’s cache in its data center, by thus making the next step in the development of digital

A new tariff plan “Viva 9500”: larger packages of Internet and air time
  • Organizations
  • 2017-09-12 15:35:40

  VivaCell-MTS presentsa new tariff plan“Viva 9500”,which is designed to fully address subscribers’ communication needs -a larger Internet-package, more airtime for on-net calls and calls to RA other networks, also

New Internet packages - new opportunities from VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2017-08-03 11:31:57

  VivaCell-MTS introduces to its subscribers “Data 3500”, “Data 5500”, “Data 7500”, and “Data 10500”  new Internet packages, which provide opportunities to use Armenia’s widest 3G and 4G network for

New agricultural equipment for Gnishik community
  • Organizations
  • 2017-07-27 15:05:25

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have implemented the 4th project in the Gnishik community of Vayots Dzor. The community encompasses both

According to international acclaimed experts gold project in Amulsar should not start. What has Lydian hidden and what the Armenian government has been “unaware” of?
  • Human Rights
  • 2017-07-26 08:03:15

    For years Armenian scientists, specialists and environmentalists presented from their field of expertise the dangers of gold project in Amulsar planned by Lydian International. They insisted that this project

The Subscribers of U! Prepay Tariff Plans by Ucom will Call MegaFon Russia Network Unlimitedly
  • Organizations
  • 2017-07-24 15:45:30

    From now on the subscribers of U! Prepay tariff plans by Ucom will call MegaFon Russia network unlimitedly. In particular, the subscribers of U!1000 tariff plan will be able

VivaCell-MTS Customer Support Contact Center has modernized
  • Organizations
  • 2017-07-21 17:12:53

    VivaCell-MTS Customer Support Contact Center, also known as the “111” service, has been modernized and replenished with new technological solutions. A most comfortable work environment has been created to

Ucom Decreased the Prices for “Internet in Roaming” Bundles
  • Organizations
  • 2017-07-21 14:06:01

Those Ucom mobile customers who plan to enjoy their summer holidays in Georgia, USA, Egypt or Europe from now on can activate “Internet in Roaming” bundles at even more

New agricultural products collection point in Aragatsotn marz
  • Economy
  • 2017-07-18 11:22:58

On July 16, 2017, in Avan community of Aragatsotn Marz, a collection point of agricultural products was opened, where the residents of the community can deliver their agricultural products

ADB TO HELP IMPROVE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION EFFICIENCY IN ARMENIA
  • Organizations
  • 2017-07-03 13:17:35

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $80 million loan to Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC (ENA) on 27 June 2017 to help improve electricity distribution and increase

Master class in the frames of “Basics of Telecommunication” subject
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-22 16:41:02

    Students of Yerevan “Quantum” college and the high school under National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA) have visited VivaCell-MTS Headquarters. Specialists of the Company, that has maintained leading positions

Results of “Safe Internet 2017” Program Supported by Ucom were Summarized
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-21 18:21:29

    On June 16, 2017 the results of the first phase of “Safe Internet 2017” program were summarized, and 23 teachers of Informatics were awarded prizes and certificates. During the

UcomPremier Customer To Watch “Open de France” Golf Tournament in France
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-19 15:05:11

From May 27 to June 18 Ucom jointly with “Ararat” Golf Club have organized a special Golf Tournament for UcomPremier customers. Davit Ohanyan has been recognized the winner of

In San Francisco Ucom and Calix Representatives Outlined the Future of Telecommunications Industry
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-16 14:12:41

    Recently in San Francisco at the initiative of Calix, the provider of leading technological solutions, the Customer Advisory Board meeting has taken place, which consists of the technical directors

Students of Gyumri “Photon” college visit VivaCell-MTS solar base station
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-14 19:38:31

VivaCell-MTS specialists have held master classes on the territories of two base stations of the Company operating by solar electric supply sources, located along the Yerevan-Gyumri section of interstate

Domain registration for more affordable price: AMD 8000 instead of AMD 12000 before
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-13 17:44:43

VivaCell-MTS informs that from June 13, 2017 till August 31, 2017, the registration of a domain in .AM and .հայ for resident costumers will be AMD 8000 for 1

During the DigiTech Ucom and PicsArt Spoke of the Strong Need for Artificial Intelligence Development in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-12 15:24:40

    On June 9-10, during the 10th jubilee “DigiTech” Business Forum, Armenian Ucom and PicsArt companies initiated a round table entitled “The Development of Artificial Intelligence in Armenia and the

E-pens Implemented in Ucom Sales and Service Centers
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-07 17:38:52

  From now on e-pens, implemented in Ucom sales and service centers, will help accelerating and facilitating the process of customer service.   “As a responsible company, Ucom emphasizes the importance of

VivaCell-MTS hosted a group of young volunteers of “Depi Hayk/Birthright Armenia”
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-03 11:33:41

VivaCell-MTS hosted a group of young Diaspora Armenians from different countries of age between 20 and 32 years. The meeting with VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian has inspired them,

The Construction Works of the Current Year Have Been Launched
  • Organizations
  • 2017-06-02 14:40:45

    The long-term partnership between VivaCell-MTS and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia continues. The housing project implemented in various regions of Armenia is not limited to financial assistance or organizational

Attractive summer tariffs in USA roaming from VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-31 18:22:33

    VivaCell-MTS is glad to inform that till August 31, the following tariffs apply for roaming services in the USA:   To VivaCell-MTS network Calls with “Call to Armenia” service To local networks Incoming calls 25

A New Sales and Service Center in Arabkir Community
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-30 14:49:02

We are delighted to inform that a new sales and service center of Ucom will be operating in Arabkir community from May 29. The new sales and service center

VivaCell-MTS hosted another group of students of “Aregnazan” School
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-24 20:10:12

Practical knowledge and in-depth understanding are highly important for career orientation and development. VivaCell-MTS always shares its experience with young people interested in telecommunication sphere and Company’s management culture,

Ucom Mobile Application’s Version 8 Is Released
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-18 20:02:17

Managing Ucom’s mobile account became even easier. The updated 8th version of the mobile application enables users to check the balance, recharge their accounts, check the accumulated Ucom Units

Ucom Subscribers will Enjoy 29 AMD/MB Rate When Roaming in 40 Countries
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-17 13:31:27

All those Ucom mobile subscribers, who plan to spend their summer in the most visited and coastal European countries, as well as Georgia, Egypt, Israel or Canada, are welcome

National Gallery of Armenia Launches Ucom’s “360° Greater Armenia” Project Exhibition
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-16 18:24:20

From May 16 till June 16, 2017 the 360° images of the cultural monuments of Western Armenia and Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia will be exhibited in the National Gallery

Discovery Science and Ucom Announcing a Contest for Young Scientists and Innovators
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-12 12:14:20

The cognitive and entertainment Discovery Science, in partnership with Ucom – one of the largest telecom operators in Armenia, is inviting high school students to participate in a contest

VivaCell-MTS has acquired the assets of the ADC Company
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-12 11:41:36

The leading telecommunications operator in Armenia VivaCell-MTS (“MTS Armenia” CJSC) announces about the acquisition of the assets of the ADC Company (“Armenian Datacom Company” CJSC), through participation in an

Ucom’s Fixed Services Are Available in 5 More Towns
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-11 15:06:16

From now on the residents of Qajaran, Dilijan, Ararat, Vedi and Jermuk will be able to benefit from those Ucom fixed services, which are accessible to the subscribers in

Huawei Smartphone with Powerful Battery is Now Amongst Ucom’s Mobile Devices
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-10 13:58:20

  The variety of Ucom’s mobile devices has been updated with the latest Huawei Y5 4G smartphone, released in 2017. The 3000 milliamp capacity battery will help enjoy the five-inch

Ucom Provided 15 mln Worth New Modems to Upgrade Anti-hail Stations
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-06 16:33:48

On May 6, 2017 in the RA Ministry of Emergency Situations Davit Tonoyan and Hayk Yesayan, the director general at Ucom, in accordance with the earlier agreement between the

FINANCIAL RESULTS OF ARDSHINBANK FOR THE YEAR 2016
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-05 14:31:16

  Ardshinbank  has published its audited financial results for the year 2016, demonstrating sustainable growth. By results of the year, the Bank has strengthened its position among the top three of

Ucom’s Director Visited “Armath” Engineering Laboratory in Border Voskepar
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-03 13:25:30

«Robotics and programming are not only interesting to me, but those are applicable in all the areas of life», - says Adam Adibekyan, a student of “Armath” engineering laboratory

Ucom Decreases Prices for Additional HD Channels by 25-65%
  • Organizations
  • 2017-05-02 14:54:48

From May 1st, 2017 Ucom’s existing and new customers will benefit from new prices for additional 14 HD channels, which were decreased by 25-65%.    In particular, the customers will pay

VivaCell-MTS: registration of domain names in .հայ zone
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-27 13:21:57

VivaCell-MTS informs that by registering domain name in .հայ zone by May 31, 2017, one can pay only 7000 AMD for 1 year. The offer is available to the

Ucom Offers Free Watching of 55 Channels with 2-Day Catch-Up Possibility via Mobile TV
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-27 12:57:25

This spring Ucom comes up with the most awaited offer. All those Ucom Universal tariff plan subscribers, who will activate MediaRoom application till June 30, have a possibility of

Ucom Subscribers Will Benefit from the New Roaming Tariffs in USA
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-26 19:02:47

    From April 26, 2017 Ucom’s mobile subscribers will enjoy new roaming tariffs when travelling in the United States of America. By joining AT&T, one of the US largest networks,

Decent Home after 15 Years of Waiting
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-26 16:23:35

Owing to the housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia the Hasratyans were able to solve the 15-year housing problem in 8 months.

Eurovision Semifinal Ticket Draw
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-21 18:36:38

  The final draw of Ameriabank and VISA’s card campaign was held at Ameriabank head office on April 21. The two winners will get a ticket for two people each

One more village has a new street lighting system
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-20 16:44:12

  The borderland village of Nor Aznaberd in Vayots Dzor region has a history of over 70 years, but the community has never had an outdoor illumination system.   A completely new

Ucom and “Fora-Bank”: Cooperation in the Field of Telecommunications
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-19 18:10:23

Ucom and Joint-Stock Commercial Bank «FORA-BANK» (part of «Tashir» Group of Companies) signed a partnership agreement in the projects development field, representing the full spectrum of telecommunication services on

VivaCell-MTS announces the change of the Company’s official name
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-19 12:07:57

Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS announces the change of its company name from K-Telecom Closed Joint Stock Company to MTS Armenia Closed Joint Stock Company. The Company’s main trademark

Updated VivaCell-MTS website made accessible through մտս.հայ
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-13 18:21:35

VivaCell-MTS has launched the updated version of the Company’s official website, which is made available also through address in Armenian մտս.հայ: The website has a flexible design, adapted so

Ucom Granted 100% Scholarship Certificate to Shirakatsi Lycee Student
  • Organizations
  • 2017-04-03 16:34:48

    On April 1st Shirakatsi Lycee launched «Shirakatsi Days» festival, which marks with the individual projects presentation by tenth graders. During the Festival Opening Ceremony the scholarship certificates were handed

Ucom Initiated Cloudflare Data Center Deployment in Yerevan
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-28 15:38:11

    A few days ago Cloudflare announced on its official blog a series of new data centers across five continents, beginning with one deployed in Armenia on the initiative by

Coca-Cola Hellenic Armenia and Orran expand their cooperation
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-23 17:46:29

Coca-Cola Hellenic Armenia and Orran charitable organization have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, expanding the frames of their long-term cooperation. According to this new agreement, employees of Coca-Cola Hellenic

“Resource classroom” inclusive education model
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-20 19:01:13

“International Child Development Center” (ICDC) has created an international platform for children with autism and other developmental disorders. The specialists have realized a productive model in one of the

Today Ucom Has the Largest 4G+ Network in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-20 14:50:34

This March, within the frames of expansion and modernization of the mobile network coverage Ucom launched new stations in the region of Tavush, moreover today 4G+ network is also

Ameriabank Kumayri Branch Opened in Gyumri
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-17 17:05:40

On March 17, 12:30, Gyumri hosted grand opening ceremony of Ameriabank Kumayri Branch attended by Gyumri Mayor Mr. Samvel Balasanyan, Chairman of the Management Board – General Director of

The community development in the focus of attention. VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-17 13:56:57

VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) continue to support Mozrov village in Vayots Dzor region. In order to improve the efficiency of

Safe Roof for Another 5 Families
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-15 15:19:55

The housing problem directly affects public living standards and well-being. For years, VivaCell-MTS has tried to contribute to sustainable community development, poverty reduction and to families' aspiration for a

A solar water heater is launched in borderland Mosesgegh
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-10 19:28:07

The borderland villages and communities of Armenia are always in the limelight of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and VivaCell-MTS. With the joint efforts

ARMENIA BECAME A CANDIDATE COUNTRY OF THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE/EITI
  • Economy
  • 2017-03-10 11:41:03

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Board approved Armenia’s EITI candidature application at the EITI board meeting held in Bogota, Colombia on 9 March 2017 and Armenia attained the EITI

PosTransfer new postal money transfer system will be launched between the member states of the CIS till the end of the year
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-07 17:46:28

“Haypost” CJSC, the National Operator of Postal Communication of the Republic of Armenia informed about the start of a project of PosTransfer, the new worldwide system of postal money

EBRD, EU and Sweden offer support to women entrepreneurs in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-07 12:45:50

Promoting inclusion as a core element of successful economies the EBRD is launching the extension of its successful Women in Business programme in Armenia to the local lenders Ameriabank

Ucom Suggests Acquiring a Neffos Smartphone within the Frames of the Spring Offer
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-06 13:18:19

For the spring holidays Ucom comes up with a new offer and enables all subscribers to acquire a Neffos stylish smartphone. The Android operating, 4.5 inch-screen, dual SIM and

KARAS wines win 1 gold and 2 silver medals in Germany
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-03 13:52:53

“KARAS” wines won one gold and two silver medals at the Spring Tasting of the Grand International Wine Award MUNDUS VINI held in Neuschtadt, Germany. MUNDUS VINI is one

Smartphones handed to the winners of the contest within “VivaStart” educational program
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-02 16:40:27

    Starting 2015, Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator has launched “VivaStart” educational program, which gives early stage opportunities to students of various universities to master their aptitudes in sales and customer

VivaCell-MTS awarded “Accessible Mobile Operator” prize
  • Organizations
  • 2017-03-02 11:51:08

In the framework of “Accessible places” award 2017, VivaCell-MTS has been nominated as “Accessible Mobile Operator” and received an award for having the accessible service centers.    The “Accessible places” award

Ucom Offers Sharing Internet and Good Moments
  • Organizations
  • 2017-02-13 16:03:04

From February 13, 2017 till April 13, 2017 all subscribers, who join U!Flash 8000 and U!Fi 8000 tariff plans of Ucom’s mobile internet, will get 2 SIM-cards instead of

Special offer from VivaCell-MTS: “STARTPHONE” (STARTPHONE WM) for AMD 2500 per month and “MTS Smart Start 3” smartphone for AMD 1
  • Organizations
  • 2017-02-10 20:36:24

VivaCell-MTS offers to choose “MTS Smart Start 3” smartphone, subscribe to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months and, paying AMD 2500 monthly fee, use 1500 on-net minutes, 1000 MB

VivaCell-MTS reminds: no commission applies when recharging a prepaid account via “Top-up” service or scratch card
  • Organizations
  • 2017-02-09 16:47:31

VivaCell-MTS informs that the recharge of prepaid accounts via “Top-up” service or recharge cards is performed at the service centers of the Company, including the MobiDram electronic payment terminals

“HaypPost” and “Converse Transfer” Armenian Payment and Settlement System Awarded Trips and Monetary Prizes
  • Organizations
  • 2017-02-08 13:24:24

Тrips and monetary prizes were awarded on the 7th of February by the National Operator of Postal Communication “HayPost” and «Converse Transfer» Armenian payment and settlement system awarded, within

Ucom Promotes Safe Internet Usage
  • Organizations
  • 2017-02-07 16:02:35

Today, the 7th of February, marks the Safe Internet Day, celebrated by over 100 countries on all continents across the globe for already the 12th time in a row.

QARTEZ” – find the location you need with just one touch on your smartphone and tablet screen
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-02-03 19:04:40

What a first-time visitor to a city is doing before anything else? He is definitely looking for a reliable, easy-to-understand and comprehensive travel guide in order to get information

No Real Growth in Exports to Russia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-03 18:40:21

  During last year, “Union of Informed Citizens” addressed the topic of nature and causes of sharp increase in exports from Armenia to EAEU member countries. Export to EAEU member

Improving Governance Is Key to Ensuring Equitable Growth in Developing Countries
  • Economy
  • 2017-01-30 18:08:02

WASHINGTON, January 30, 2017 – A new World Bank policy report urges developing countries and international development agencies to rethink their approach to governance, as a key to overcoming

Industrial Commodities Prices to Surge in 2017: World Bank
  • Economy
  • 2017-01-26 12:31:16

    The World Bank is forecasting strong gains for industrial commodities such as energy and metals in 2017, due to tightening supply and strengthening demand.   In its January 2017 Commodity Markets

Golden State Bank and Ameriabank Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding Offers New Opportunities to Businesses and Individuals In California and Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2017-01-18 15:25:50

    Golden State Bank and Ameriabank have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding which seeks to establish a closer collaboration between the two respected institutions, and enables existing

Only in 2016, the total amount of VivaCell-MTS contribution into the sphere of education has made AMD 372 million
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-30 13:57:56

VivaCell-MTS acknowledges the importance of education as the basis for social and economic development, further development of national identity, fostering productivity culture and supporting the harmonious development of the

Ucom’s Mobile Network is Now Available in Dilijan Tunnel and Yerevan Subway
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-30 13:40:52

During the entire year of 2016, within the frames of expansion and modernization of the mobile network coverage Ucom launched new stations not only in the capital city of

Armenia’s widest 4G network will include 22 towns till the end of the year
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-27 17:18:35

VivaCell-MTS never stops on the achieved. The Company continues expanding the first and widest 4G network in Armenia that was deployed six years ago, in 2010, making Armenia one

DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-24 13:57:39

DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS   Dear compatriots!   On April 2, 2016 the aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh clearly showed the world what a hotbed of

Additional doubled Internet package in 4G network for “Viva” subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-23 15:40:35

VivaCell-MTS informs that the subscribers of the Company who continue using or subscribe to “Viva”* tariff plans till 20.01.2017, will get an additional doubled Internet package within their option

Contiguous Khndzorut community is completely enlightened
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-20 14:32:49

The village of Khndzorut in Vayots Dzor region is bordering Nakhijevan. The village had a destroyed infrastructure of outdoor lighting after the collapse of the Soviet system. Trying to

The Hour of Code: from coding to cyber security
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-19 16:30:46

  On the initiative of Ayb School and MIC Armenia (Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia), Ayb High School hosted the third Hour of Code event. The general partner of the event

EBRD local currency loan to Armenia’s ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-15 18:52:14

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a local currency loan in Armenian dram equivalent to US$ 8 million through a local currency financing facility to

The water system supply project continues in rural communities
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-14 17:10:26

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in cooperation with VivaCell-MTS has built a 2050-meter-long water pipeline in Gnishik community in the frames of "Water

Ucom Launched “A New Phone and Twice More Internet This New Year” Offer
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-08 17:31:47

Ucom has launched a New Year offer, called “A New Phone and Twice More Internet”. All those subscribers, acquiring Samsung Galaxy J120 smartphone and joining Universal 2900 postpay tariff

A new irrigation system has been launched in borderland Chinari community
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-08 17:27:55

A new irrigation system, including one river water intake and 650m-long pipe, has been launched in Chinari village of Tavoush region, which has a 28 km-long common border with

Yet another Open Doors Day in the frame of cooperation with universities
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-08 15:27:06

The culture of management and customer care, as well as the continuously improving services and innovations presented by Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator remain in the focus of students’ attention.

Grant Contract Signing Ceremony between AGBU Armenia and the European Union Delegation to Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-05 17:12:18

The European Union Delegation to Armenia and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) have signed a Contract to the EUR 2 million grant that marks the beginning of a

Foreign Grants Received by the RA Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
  • Economy
  • 2016-12-03 16:08:49

  The Union of Informed Citizens NGO continues to report on the foreign grants received by the RA state bodies. So, let us turn to the foreign grants received by

Vivacell-MTS stands by repatriated Syrian Armenians with special needs
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-02 17:38:32

Vivacell-MTS shows its support to repatriated Armenian children with disabilities who were facing hardship and insecurity in Syria due to the ongoing civil war. Before their relocation to Armenia,

Owing to VivaCell-MTS and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia support, decent housing conditions have been provided to twenty families in Lori region
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-01 17:28:53

    In the frames of the housing project, VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia President Ashot Yeghiazaryan paid just another regional visit. This time the

VivaCell-MTS – a bridge of partnership
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-30 17:47:22

The successful governance culture of VivaCell-MTS has become a role model for its partners. The readiness to exercise responsible attitude and be useful to the society has united different

“iPhone 7” and “iPhone 7 plus “for AMD 1 – by subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-30 13:18:06

By subscribing to “STARTPHONE 29 500” or “STARTPHONE 32 500” for 24 months one can get “iPhone 7” or “iPhone 7 Plus” for AMD 1.   Subscription period 24 months “STARTPHONE 29 500”

Energy-saving outdoor illumination system reaches Martiros
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-28 15:58:05

Martiros village is famous for more than 700 years of history. The bordering community, that has many historical and cultural assets, since 1990, has been left with dark streets

AmCham Convenes its Annual General Meeting
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-24 12:28:55

On November 18, 2016, American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham) held its consecutive Annual General Meeting in Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan. The meeting was chaired by AmCham president

VivaCell-MTS supports the “SOURCE” Foundation for children with disabilities and their families
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-18 12:10:35

Children with special needs tend to isolate from the society, limiting their social contacts to family members and becoming dependent on mother’s constant care of them. The latter not

The 4th Business Innovation forum will be held on November 18-19
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-15 14:56:41

  The 4th Business Innovation forum 2016 will be held on November 18-19, in Dilijan resort under the slogan "Armenia 20.18 - Armenia among 20 most innovative countries in the

Ucom Launched Mobile TV Application in USA
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-11 19:25:16

    Few days ago Pan Armenian Entertainment Awards 2016 were held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles within the frames of partnership of Global Arts International and PanArmenian Media Group. During

Gas Prices in Armenia and in Other Countries (Table)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-10 16:01:26

  As it is known,  the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission plans to make a decision on reducing the price for natural gas. As a result, one cubic meter of natural

Open Doors Day at VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-09 17:40:16

Yet another Open Doors day was organized at VivaCell-MTS. This time it hosted 30 students of the Services department at the School of Geography and Geology, Yerevan State University.   The

“iPhone 7” for AMD 1 – by subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-09 15:49:36

By subscribe to VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months one can get an “iPhone 7” smartphone for AMD 1.   For AMD 26 500 monthly fee the subscriber also gets

The launch of yet another joint initiative from VivaCell-MTS and the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia in Gyumri
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-08 17:13:17

For already six years, VivaCell-MTS undertakes the general partnership of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia. Thanks to the long-term cooperation with Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS, SYOA has

General Manager of Open-Root organization and one of the celebrated and recognized founding Fathers of Internet Louis Pouzin met the representatives of media and ICT community
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-07 18:55:04

    Today General Manager of Open-Root organization and one of the recognized and celebrated Founding Fathers of Internet Louis Pouzin visited VivaCell-MTS Headquarters. Pouzin is the seventh laureate of the

The Most Awaited Smartphone of the Year iPhone 7 is Now Available at Ucom Service Centers
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-07 14:04:35

  Ucom has officially launched the sales of iPhone 7, based on the agreement between “Ucom” LLC and “Apple Distribution International”.  The most awaited smartphone of the year is already available

VivaCell-MTS subscribers who activate “Recharge +” service have an opportunity use VivaCell-MTS services for up to AMD 300 instead of the AMD 200 before
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-03 16:48:32

Till February 1, 2017 VivaCell-MTS subscribers who activate “Recharge +” service have an opportunity use VivaCell-MTS services for up to AMD 300 instead of the AMD 200 before.   To remind,

Ucom Follows Up the Technological Education Progress in “Armath” Engineering Laboratories of Gegharqunik
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-02 17:12:22

Recently the pupils of “Armath” engineering club-laboratories of Tsovaghyugh secondary school after Muratsan and Sevan high school after Khachatur Abovyan hosted the project representatives from Ucom and Union of

VivaCell-MTS has started the sales of iPhone 7
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-02 15:24:29

VivaCell-MTS starts the sales of the iPhone 7 smartphone, which is now available exceptionally at Argishti 4/1 service center. The price of the smartphone is AMD 439 900.   The phone

The 5500 and 7500 minutes of airtime for calls within the network and to MTS Russia
  • Organizations
  • 2016-11-01 14:18:49

Special offer for users of “Viva 5500” and “Viva7500” options. Activating “Viva 5500” and “Viva7500” options till February 1, 2017, one can use the 5500 and 7500 minutes of

Thanks to “Let’s Keep Children in Families” Program another Family Has a Chance for Stable Income Provision
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-31 16:21:17

Thanks to “Let’s Keep Children in Families” charity program implemented by the joint efforts of Ucom Foundation and World Vision Armenia this month as well the Ucom subscribers have

President Sargsyan and Alexey Miller discuss making decrease of gas tariff more available for consumers
  • Economy
  • 2016-10-25 19:37:43

 President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan received on October 25 Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom Public Joint Stock Company Alexey Miller. As “NT” was informed from the press

Doubled Speed for Fixed Internet U!Net Lite Tariff Plan Subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-24 13:06:19

From now on the fixed internet U!Net Lite tariff plan subscribers will enjoy the speed of 6 Mb/sec instead of the previous 3 Mb/sec. In case they join the

Armenia and Georgia Exchange Best Practices in Export Controls during Training Organized by U.S. Embassy
  • Economy
  • 2016-10-21 17:01:08

On October 18-19, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan hosted a two-day workshop, bringing together Armenian and Georgian government officials and NGOs to exchange best practices in controlling the flow

“MTS Smart Start 3” smartphone with suitable packages of services
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-21 14:52:10

Now VivaCell-MTS subscribers can buy “MTS Smart Start 3” with all major smartphone features with the option of service packages most suitable for them.   In case of subscribing to “STARTPHONE

59 participants of VivaCell-MTS Sale and Customer Service School graduated
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-19 17:22:01

VivaCell-MST stays committed to responsible business culture, one of the key indicators of which is customer satisfaction. The process of staff training as well as passing professional knowledge and

Just another Open Doors Day at VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-17 17:53:09

VivaCell-MTS has organized just another Open Doors Day, this time, for the third year students of the Marketing, Governance and Finances Departments of the French University in Armenia.   The meeting

EU Energy Policy within Eastern Partnership (EaP)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-13 12:42:57

EU energy demands and import grow in correlation with its economic strengthening, while to its East, post-Soviet states strive to benefit from export and transit of energy resources, as

Global CSR day in Grant Thornton
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-06 15:01:40

Within the frameworks of Grant Thornton International’s Global Corporate Social Responsibility Day, employees of Grant Thornton visited “Orran” day care center in Yerevan, which is a charitable non-governmental organization

Ucom Supported the 12th ENOG RIPE NCC Regional Internet Conference
  • Organizations
  • 2016-10-04 14:51:44

On October 3-4, 2016 the 12th annual RIPE NCC Regional Meeting of the Eurasia Network Operators Group (ENOG) took place in Yerevan.    “As platinum sponsor of the ENOG / RIPE

HayPost launches a new regular scheduled cargo and postal transportation service to and from Europe, for the first time in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2016-09-29 17:28:01

  The National Postal Operator of Armenia “HayPost” CJSC today announced the launch of an unprecedented service in the history of Armenia. Starting from the 1st of October 2016, HayPost

VivaCell-MTS continues to support the National Center of Oncology named after V.A. Fanarjian by providing medical equipment to the clinic
  • Organizations
  • 2016-09-16 18:34:35

VivaCell-MTS continues to support the National Center of Oncology named after V.A. Fanarjian by providing medical equipment to the clinic.     This year the clinic has been equipped with a professional

Amulsar mine and vague future of Jermuk according to Lydian. PAEF
  • Organizations
  • 2016-07-06 15:04:25

  British offshore company Lydian International Limited registered at Toronto Stock Exchange plans to exploit gold mine in Amulsar. For years it didn’t include Jermuk town as an area affected

Poursuite du développement de la production agricole et laitière dans la Région du Tavouch en Arménie
  • Economy
  • 2016-05-13 11:38:06

  Communiqué de presse Mai 2016 coopÉration INTERNATIONALE   Poursuite du développement de la production agricole et laitière  dans la Région du Tavouch en Arménie   du 23 au 26 mai 2016   Patrick Devedjian, Député et Président du

In Armenia not only Water Resources but Forests as well are in Poor Condition.Armenak Dovlatyan (Video)
  • Economy
  • 2016-03-27 15:05:43

There are various problems in Armenia concerning water resources, the use and exploitation of drinking water is in very poor condition, starting from Sevan up to artesian waters of

USAID LAUNCHESNEW PROJECT TO ADDRESS GROUNDWATER RESOURCE CHALLENGE IN ARARAT VALLEY
  • Economy
  • 2016-02-10 12:11:01

  YEREVAN, ARMENIA –During a public event on February 10, USAID announced the launch of the Advanced Science and Partnerships for Integrated Resource Development Project (ASPIRED) – a three-year initiative

EBRD investments hit record high level in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2016-01-15 16:19:29

The EBRD financed a record volume of projects in Armenia in 2015, providing strong support to the country’s economy in a challenging economic environment that was affected by the

VivaCell-MTS is the number one/biggest investor in Armenia’s mobile telecommunications sector
  • Economy
  • 2015-12-14 18:15:37

    Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator VivaCell-MTS is the biggest investor in Armenia’s mobile telecommunications sector. The ranking is based on figures published by the companies in the mobile sector as

EBRD to provide equity finance forInecobankto support acquisition of ProCredit Bank Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2015-12-10 13:30:42

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is making an equity investment of AMD 9.8 billion (equivalent to US$ 20.3 million) for up to 22.7 per centof shares

Ukrainian International Airlines will double the frequency of flights
  • Economy
  • 2015-11-25 17:36:52

“Ukrainian International Airlines” (МАУ) is going to double the flights to Yerevan in summer of 2016. Now the airline operates one flight per day. Staring from July 15 “Ukrainian

EBRDexpects growth in the Caucasus despite external economic challenges
  • Economy
  • 2015-11-05 17:37:20

  Growth outlookdepends on regional economic environment, reduction of geopolitical risks and country-specific factors --------------   Countries in the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia) continue to be influenced by the regional economic and security

Celebrations in ULS devoted to a new distributor’s entry into the Armenian market
  • Economy
  • 2015-10-13 13:42:17

“Barista” company, a distributor of coffee and tea, has officially entered the Armenian market. This event as well as the beginning of cooperation between Batista and Urban Logistic Services

President Bako Sahakyan visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of Agricultural Worker
  • Economy
  • 2015-10-12 10:55:34

On 11 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of

No decrease in price for gas and new monopolies for “Gazprom Armenia”
  • Economy
  • 2015-08-20 11:46:54

Yesterday the RA Government session endorsed the project of replenishing the sale agreement of “HayRusGasArd” and the agreement on order of price formation during natural gas delivery signed between

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh
  • Economy
  • 2015-07-23 11:02:20

  On 22 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region and got acquainted on site with the activities of the new water reservoir being built at the

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited workshops operating on the site of the former Karabagh Silk Plant
  • Economy
  • 2015-07-02 16:38:18

On 2 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited workshops operating on the site of the former Karabagh Silk Plant in capital Stepanakert and got acquainted with their work. The

rtsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired a meeting of the NKR Security Council
  • Economy
  • 2015-05-25 12:51:40

On 25 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired a meeting of the NKR Security Council. Issues related to harvest and measures for fighting fire hazards in the fire

VivaCell-MTS reports results for the Q1, 2015
  • Economy
  • 2015-05-25 11:23:27

VivaCell-MTS announced financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2015, ended March 31st, with the Company’s quarterly revenues totaling to AMD 16.9 billion (about 62% of revenue

Artsakh Republic President held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations devoted to activities being implemented in the agricultural sphere
  • Economy
  • 2015-05-11 16:42:30

On 11 May Artsakh Republic President held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations devoted to activities being implemented in the agricultural sphere. Special attention was paid to

The Abovyan branch of Ardshinbank CJSC was reopened
  • Economy
  • 2015-05-08 17:10:14

The opening ceremony of the renovated Abovyan branch of Ardshinbank CJSC took place on May 7, 2015 in Abovyan, 1/2 August 23  street. The Chairman of the Management Board

Partnership Project Improves Water Supply in Arazap Village
  • Economy
  • 2015-04-15 12:11:16

On April 14, 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), VivaCell-MTS, and the Foundation for the Preservation of the Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) marked the completion

ProCredit Bank is certified with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard compliance certificate
  • Economy
  • 2015-04-13 17:55:06

    On 07.04.2015 ProCredit Bank received certificate on compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards by Certification International UK Limited. The aim of certification is to upgrade the information security system compliance

2 NEW MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS IN ARDSHINBANK STARTING 3RD OF APRIL, 2015
  • Economy
  • 2015-04-09 17:19:19

Starting from 03.04.2015 Ardshinbank offers its customers 2 new money transfer systems «Best» and «ConversTransfer», which are served in 56 branches of the Bank on the territory of RA

Almost 500 new energy efficient LEDs installed along Isakov Avenue and Tairov Street, joining Yerevan city center to Zvartnots International Airport
  • Economy
  • 2015-03-27 16:14:10

 Almost 500 new energy efficient LEDs (light emitting diodes) have been installed along Isakov Avenue and Tairov Street, joining Yerevan city center to Zvartnots international airport, within the framework

The ways of cooperation were discussed with the representatives of theEurasian Development Bank
  • Economy
  • 2015-02-25 18:20:35

On February 25, Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received the representatives of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). Welcoming the guests, Minister Karen Chshmaritian highly appreciated the effectiveness of EDB

Global uncertainty weighs on resurgent business confidence
  • Economy
  • 2015-02-25 11:36:29

New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that while business confidence in 2014 climbed to levels not seen since before the financial crisis, a recent

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund constructing a community center in Mushkapat, Artsakh
  • Economy
  • 2015-02-18 13:21:16

Yerevan, February 18, 2015 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is building a community center in Mushkapat, a village in Artsakh’s Martuni Region. The project is co-sponsored by the fund’s

Construction of community center in Karin Tak Village nears completion
  • Economy
  • 2015-02-04 13:39:12

The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund will soon complete the construction of a multifunctional community center in Karin Tak, a village in Artsakh’s Shushi Region. The project is co-sponsored by the

2nd Issue of AMD Denominated Coupon Bonds by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Placed at NASDAQ Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2015-01-30 18:45:47

  Yerevan, Armenia On January 30, 2015 European Bank for Reconstructions and Development (EBRD) placed its 2nd Armenian Dram (AMD) denominated bonds (EBRDB2) via an auction that took place at NASDAQ

Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region and partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys of a newly-constructed apartment building in the village of Vardadzor
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-26 14:33:01

On 26 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region and partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys of a newly-constructed apartment building in the

The Vanadzor branch of Ardshinbank CJSC was reopened
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-24 14:05:01

The opening ceremony of the renovated Vanadzor branch of Ardshinbank CJSC took place on December 23, 2014 in Vanadzor, 38 Grigor Lusavorich street.   The Director of retail business Mr. Arthur

A new water supply network will be exploited in Arazap village in 2015
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-22 15:05:29

The water supply network of Arazap village was constructed in the remote 1960s. Over the years of exploitation the cast iron pipes have grown out of use, and the

Haypost and Russian Post signed an agreement to implement “Forsage” money transfer system between Armenia and Russia
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-15 14:58:13

  HayPost and Russian Post signed an important Agreement in order to implement “Forsage” express money transfers system between Armenia and Russia. According to the Agreement, HayPost and Russian Post

Alternative Energy in the border village Vahan
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-12 11:49:41

Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS will mark the conclusion and present the results of yet another project implemented within the

Press release
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-11 11:25:13

We are happy to announce that henceforth every day until late evening, one can make utility payments,  bank transfers, send and receive money through international transfer systems, pay for

Armenia: Access to drinking water for village residents in border area
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-08 16:45:00

Yerevan (ICRC) – Residents of the remote village of Movses, in the Tavush region along the international border with Azerbaijan, now have safer and easier access to clean drinking

Lukashin community will have a new water supply network
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-05 11:32:02

For Lukashin village of Armavir region the problem of drinking water has existed since the times of the Soviet Union. Some parts of the village, which has 2600 inhabitants,

Minister of Economy receives Kirill Kornilov, the Eastern Europe/Asia Regional Manager of the IBMcorporation
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-02 19:06:10

On December 2 Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received Kirill Kornilov, the Eastern Europe/Asia Regional Manager of the IBM (International Business Machines) corporation. The meeting was also attended by Naira

New Internet banking with SMS
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-02 18:15:28

A new type of ProB@nking Internet banking service is now available to ProCredit Bank clients. The service enables both business clients and private clients to approvetransactions using a special

President Bako Sahakyan met in Los Angeles with a group of American businessmen of Armenian origin and discussed issues related to different investment programs in Artsakh
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-26 11:22:06

  On 25 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Los Angeles with a group of American businessmen of Armenian origin and discussed issues related to different investment programs

Minister of Economy receives the Ambassador of Finland to Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-21 19:10:36

  On November 21 RA Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received Christer Gustav Michelsson, the Ambassador of Finland to Armenia.  Welcoming the ambassador the Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian referred

Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the discussion of the 2014 budgetary process and the 2015 draft state budget
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-18 14:47:18

On 18 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the discussion of the 2014 budgetary process and the 2015 draft state budget.  Minister of finance

“Ardshininvestbank” CJSC is renamed as “Ardshinbank” CJSC and launches its rebranding process
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-17 16:59:26

“Ardshininvestbank” CJSC, one of the leading banks in Armenian banking market, announced the launch of a full-scale rebranding from December 24 of the current year. Mher Grigoryan, Chairman of

Ardshininvestbank and Eurasian Development Bank have signed a USD 10 million loan agreement
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-12 14:03:48

On November 11, 2014 Eurasian Development Bank and Armenian Ardshininvestbank have signed a loan agreement in Moscow. Loan proceeds in amount of USD 10 million will be channeled to

Drinking Water to Artsvaberd
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-11 00:00:36

  These days intensive construction works are being done in village Artsvaberd that has a 34 km-long border with Azerbaijan. The water supply improvement project announced last spring by VivaCell-MTS,

11% increase in passenger flow, as compared to October 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-06 12:23:12

As compared to October 2013, a 11% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 10th month of 2014. In October 2014

The Chkalov village community has started the construction of the water supply network
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-27 16:32:22

The Chkalov village of Lori region has a history of 250 years. One of the most vital issues of the community is the absence of the drinking water supply

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of Agricultural Worker
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-14 13:43:56

On 12 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of

16% increase in passenger flow, as compared to September 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-07 11:38:08

As compared to September 2013, a 16% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 9th month of 2014. In September 2014

«Haypost» puts into operation 49 new vehicles
  • Economy
  • 2014-06-16 14:53:59

  HayPost CJSC is putting into operation 49 brand new trucks and vans for its new logistics system. These vehicles are ecologically friendly running on natural gas reducing emission of

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees held in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-26 17:50:44

On 26 May President Bako Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees held in Yerevan. The Artsakh Republic President proposed to reinclude the improvement

Sovereign debt crisis represents a challenge to hopes for a more united Europe
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-22 13:12:28

On the eve of this week’s European Parliament elections, new research from Grant Thornton reveals that despite the economic problems caused by the sovereign debt crisis, support for the

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund unveils water network and community center in Aknaghbyur
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-22 11:35:57

Yerevan, May 21, 2014 – On May 21, a close to 40-person delegation of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, led by Executive Director Ara Vardanyan and comprising benefactors, trustees, and

Prime Minister Welcomes French Saur Company Executive Chairman
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-12 12:30:12

    Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Jérôme Le Conte, Executive Chairman of the French Saur Company, which is the trust manager of the Armenian Water and

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a ceremony of putting into operation the newly-built apartment building on the Toumanyan Street in capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-08 15:54:22

On 8 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a ceremony of putting into operation the newly-built apartment building on the Toumanyan Street in capital Stepanakert. The Head of

Armenian tourist attractiveness and open sky policy presented in Zurich
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-08 11:45:32

Switzerland-Armenia Business Forum was held in Zurich, Switzerland on May 7, 2014. The event, organized by the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-CIS, aims at exploring trade and investment opportunities

40% increase in flights, as compared to April 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-06 12:37:22

For the past months there has been observed a regular increase in the number of passengers and flights, this being the result of the “open sky” policy adopted by

Prime Minister: we will support farmers with specific programs
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-05 11:54:10

  Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Verin Artashat and Norashen village communities in Ararat Marz on May 4, 2014. The Premier met with local

VIVACELL-MTS,USAID,AND FPWC UP FORWATER SUPPLY PROJECTS IN FOUR VILLAGES OF ARMENIA
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-25 18:11:22

LUKASHIN, ARMENIA–On April 25, Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator VivaCell-MTS, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) announced

“Anelik” International Money transfer system is now available at Ardshininvestbank
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-11 13:36:43

From now on Ardshininvestbank offers its customers another money transfer system, which will be available in all 56 sales points of the bank in Armenia and the Republic of

A new project to upgrade Bagratashen-Sadakhlo border crossing point
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-11 13:12:15

Yerevan, 11 April 2014 – Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia, the EU Delegation to Armenia, the RA National Security Council and the RA State Revenue

19% increase in passenger flow, as compared to March 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-04 11:07:05

For the past 6 months there has been observed a regular increase in the number of passengers and flights, this being the result of the “open sky” policy adopted

President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Artak Barseghyan
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-28 17:43:17

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Artak Barseghyan and representatives of the “Pernod Ricard” Company. Issues related to the activities

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys from a newly built dwelling house located at the Vardan Mamikonyan St. 7 of capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-28 14:38:50

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys from a newly built dwelling house located at the Vardan Mamikonyan St.

World “woefully unprepared” for climate impacts on food, warns Oxfam
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-25 15:46:54

Climate change could put back the fight against hunger by decades but our global food system is woefully unprepared to cope with the challenge, said Oxfam today (25 March). 

The Urgency of Adaptation: Combating Climate Change in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-25 15:39:43

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will meet in Yokohama, Japan, on March 25-29 to discuss its latest and most comprehensive report on climate change. Made up

10% increase in passenger flow, as compared to February 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-04 16:10:19

As compared to February 2013, a 10% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 2nd month of 2014. In February 2014

President Bako Sahakyan visited textile, sewing, carpet and wool processing workshops operating in the capital and got acquainted with their work
  • Economy
  • 2014-02-05 16:32:15

On 5 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited textile, sewing, carpet and wool processing workshops operating in the capital and got acquainted with their work. The Head of the

On 24 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the construction issues of the Martakert-Vardenis highway
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-24 18:16:38

On 24 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the construction issues of the Martakert-Vardenis highway. Heads and representatives of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund, corresponding

North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Management Council Holds Meeting
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-24 12:25:59

  Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Management Council held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. To begin with, the Council took

In 2013 SCR Transported More than 3.2 Million Tons of Cargo and More than 415 Thousand Passengers
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-21 14:47:13

In January - December 2013 South Caucasus Railway transported 3275.2 thousand tons of cargo and 415.4 thousand passengers. In the reporting period SCR volume of freight decreased by 5.3%

Grant Thornton International reports over 8% growth for the year 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-16 14:58:18

Grant Thornton announced record combined global revenues of US$4.5 billion driven by 8.1% growth in US dollars for the year ended 30 September 2013. Grant Thornton led the six

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

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