120,000 Armenians in Artsakh are trying to survive in sub-zero temperatures without heat, food and medicines due to the blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azeri eco-terrorists who are
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On January 23 the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan in line with the legislation submitted her resignation to the National Assembly in connection with switching her job. According to
As a result of the 44-day war, the entry and exit of citizens to the territories that came under the control of Azerbaijan is regulated by the Azerbaijani legislation,
Journalist Fin Depencier wrote a lengthy exposé in the San Francisco-based Palladium Magazine, titled: “Ilham Aliyev and the Making of Azerbaijan.” The article starts with Ilham Aliyev’s early years in
On January 16, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a number of decrees. According to the decrees, Major-General Ashot Hakobjanyan was dismissed from the position of Director of the
Journalist Till Bruckner wrote a lengthy investigative article regarding Azerbaijan handing some of its vast petrodollars to politicians, businessmen, and universities around the world. Even prominent individuals and institutions
President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a number of decrees. Pursuant to the decrees, Srbuhi Arzumanyan was dismissed from the post of First Deputy Head of the Artsakh
Once again Armenians heard supportive words from the international community; this time from the United Nations Security Council. The discussion in the UN Security Council served to influence world public
Summing up the passing year, Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine CJSC publishes the social investments data for 2022 in Kajaran and Kapan communities. In two agglomerated communities, ZPMK has invested a total
On December 28, President of the Artsakh Republic Araryik Harutyunyan received representatives of the political forces represented in the National Assembly. The meeting was attended by NA Chairman Arthur Tovmasyan,
I wrote an article in June 2021 about a Turkish man who was accused by the Justice Department of illegally sending U.S. Defense technical data to Turkey. Arif Ugur,
Members of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and leaders of the global humanitarian community have issued a statement regarding the current situation in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) that threatens to result in
In the morning of December 12, the Azerbaijani side, under fake environmental pretexts, blocked the Lachin corridor, the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia and to the outer world. As
The Washington Post published last week a lengthy investigative article titled: “Air Force feared generals' foreign consulting jobs would cause scandal” by journalists Craig Whitlock and Nate Jones. The
On 12 December, the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS), in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Armenia have distributed one-time cash assistance to
On December 12, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation. Issues related to the situation created as a result of Azerbaijan's repeated provocation against the
Azerbaijani environmental activists have blocked the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia and to the world. Even for a fresh researcher the videos depicting the behavior of so called
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With the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years ago, the big family of states agreed that the recognition of human dignity, equality, and inalienable rights
The Human Rights Defender Kristinne Grigoryan met with Janine Wynne, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, and the representatives of the
The delegation led by President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan who is on a working visit in the Republic of France, met with President of the Region of
Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan discussed the achievements and challenges of Armenia's fight against trafficking in recent years with the representatives of the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and
On December 6, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan met Ms. Erica Olson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, in
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December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities․ Despite the efforts of the country in recent years, people with disabilities still face significant challenges in Armenia. The current
On December 2nd, 2022, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Junior Eurovision 2022” has been put into circulation. The postage stamp was cancelled by the Chief of Staff to
On November 29, the Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr.
The openDemocracy.net website published a critical article about BBC’s airing of a two-part propaganda film funded by the UK oil and gas giant British Petroleum (BP) about Azerbaijan. Written
Yerevan, Armenia: November 25, 2022: Fly Arna, Armenia’s national airline and a joint venture company between the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) and Air Arabia Group, continues its recruitment
The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan, participated in the General Assembly of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) in Brussels, held on November 22-23. The purpose
Throughout their long history, Armenians have always expected that some foreign power would rescue them from their enemies. Over the centuries, they hoped for assistance from the Romans, Byzantines,
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On November 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan participated in the opening ceremony of the Russian Center in Stepanakert, which was founded on the initiative of the
On November 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation with the participation of representatives of the National Assembly political forces. Recent foreign political developments
After my last week's article about Turkey kidnapping its dissident citizens from overseas, I came across several other examples of the Turkish government's attempts to bring back, under false
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Ahead of the winter season, from November 15 until January 15, 2023 Ucom’s mobile customers will benefit from the best internet roaming rate of 8 AMD/MB when travelling to
During the press conference held on November 11, 2022 Ara Khachatryan, Director General at Ucom, presented the Wi-Fi 6E routers to be exploited in the future network. Last year,
For many years, dozens of reports have been written about the Turkish government’s large-scale kidnapping of Turkish citizens from around the world for criticizing Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s regime. Exiled
On November 4, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree on releasing Artak Beglaryan from the position of the Minister of State. Ruben Vardanyan was appointed Minister
President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an enlarged working consultation with the participation of representatives of the parliamentary forces. Latest foreign political developments around the Artsakh Republic and
On November 3, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank's team implementing the third and fourth projects of modernization
While Armenia has been licking its wounds of the 2020 Artsakh War, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey wasted no time to get together and split with their families
In an interview with Global Markets Magazine, Hovhannes Toroyan, Chief Financial Officer at Ameriabank CJSC, explains the Bank’s strategy and highlights some of the reasons for its success in
On October 31st, 2022, a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Laureates of “Aurora” Prize. Julienne Lusenge” has been cancelled and put into circulation. The postage stamp
The Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the Bâtonnier of the Lawyers Order (Ordre Des Avocats)/Chamber of Advocates of Montpelier Mr. Nicola Bedel de Buzareingues,
In a few days, we will witness once again an unfortunate manifestation of Armenia’s leadership dividing the Armenian nation, while claiming to unify it. The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs
On October 24-28, UWC Dilijan College in Armenia will host the first international conference entitled “Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications”, organised jointly with the National Centre of Scientific Research
President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan held a meeting with the members of the newly formed Public Council. The Head of the State wished efficient work to the members
Last week, the nine leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), composed of former Soviet Republics, met in Astana, Kazakhstan. In attendance were the President of Azerbaijan Ilham
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com Last week, the nine leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), composed of former Soviet Republics, met in Astana, Kazakhstan. In attendance were
On October 15, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia received the members of delegation of the National Council of Switzerland: parliamentarians Mr. Stefan Müller-Altermatt, Mr. Michel Mater and Secretary
The U.S. media in recent months published several articles covering New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial statements, foreign travels, and fundraising activities. Before becoming Mayor on January 1, 2022,
The unlimited internet special offer tailored for the subscribers of Ucom’s mobile voice service’s Level Up 4700 prepaid and Level Up 5500 postpaid tariff plans has become termless. The
8 October 2022 – The most cultivated grain in Armenia is wheat, still its production has been steadily declining in the recent years. The war in Ukraine in particular
Turkish denialists found out last week that they can’t defeat Armenians in California. Contrary to extensive Turkish lobbying efforts, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Sept. 29, 2022,
en.armradio. The EU has done everything it can to call on the parties to engage in a dialogue, to put in place a ceasefire, EU High Representative for Foreign
Anna Arakelyan has been appointed as a Delegate for Armenia in Global Chamber of Business Leaders. Anna has knowledge and experience that can fully contribute to globally creating the environment
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On September 30, 1992, the agreement "between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation on the status of the Russian border guard troops on the territory of the
On September 27, 2022, The Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held meetings with the President of the European Court of Human Rights Mr. Róbert Spanó. ECtHR Judge Armen
Last week, two Azeris arrogantly declared themselves to be the leaders of the fake “West Azerbaijan Goycha-Zangezur Republic,” which claimed to include Lake Sevan and the Syunik province of
On September 27, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan, accompanied by a group of high-ranking officials, visited the Park after Freedom Fighters in Stepanakert, where he laid flowers
‘... sovereignty cannot be considered as the right to kill millions of innocent people’ Raphael Lemkin On September 13, 2022, based on the inadmissibility of forceful decisions and of the international legitimization
Fly Arna, Armenia’s national airline and a joint venture company between the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) and Air Arabia Group, has received its second Airbus A320 aircraft. This new
During last week’s massive attack on Armenia’s eastern border by Azerbaijan’s military, over 200 Armenian soldiers and civilians were killed. In addition, the Republic of Armenia lost additional territories
On September 21 Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan sent an address on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia. The address reads: “Dear compatriots, Today is the 31st
California State Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian has finally succeeded in passing a legislative bill (AB 1801) he had sponsored to declare April 24, Genocide Remembrance Day, a state holiday. The bill
The Defender has presented and analyzed the war crimes committed by the Azerbaijani military forces, she has presented the facts on displaced persons; on targeting the emergency medical vehicles
Armenia should apply to the International Criminal Court, and do so by recognizing the court's jurisdiction. It should be done immediately given the atrocious conditions of the current aggression
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The knowledge day was marked with the announcement of the launch of the “Generation AI” program that took place at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of
The Consul General of Azerbaijan, Nasimi Aghayev, departed from Los Angeles at the end of August to become his country’s new Ambassador to Germany. Aghayev left behind a trail
We, the undersigned, hereby declare that we accept, join and support the Legal Package of Demands for the Protection of the Rights of the Armenian People and the Statements
Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan was present in Stepanakert at an opening ceremony of a monument commemorating Artyom Avagyan, perished in the 44-day Artsakh war. The Head of the State
The subvention programs are aimed at the improvement of socio-economic infrastructures in the community and the implementation of other community development programs. The investment is carried out jointly by
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At the beginning of the academic year, till October 15, 2022 Ucom offers buying Xiaomi Redmi 10C smartphone on the best terms: on just 2000 AMD monthly, and receive
Can’t the Armenian government do anything right? Not a day passes without additional bad news from Armenia and Artsakh! Rather than blaming our enemies, we need to look at
Dear Mrs. Azoulay! Let me please once again express my deep respect to you and confirm that the Republic of Western Armenia (Armenia), having recognized and ratified the UNESCO Charter
President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan received the delegation of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia at the head of President Ashot Saghyan. Issues relatd
Ucom mobile internet service's special offer of uGo Super 6500 tariff plan has become permanent. Let us remind, that upon 12-month subscription to uGo Super 6500 tariff plan the
I write this column with great sorrow and dismay. Vahakn Dadrian, the preeminent expert on the Armenian Genocide, died in upstate New York on August 2, 2019, at the age
The Human Rights Defender of Armenia Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan applied to the Constitutional Court today, disputing the constitutionality of the ban established for certain categories of public service on
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Azerbaijan’s order to evacuate around 150 families from three Armenian villages in the Lachin Corridor, which connects Armenia to Artsakh, has alarmed Armenians worldwide. As a result of Azerbaijan’s ultimatum,
reArmenia commits to contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, which it believes are essential for enabling collaboration for facing the global challenges. We understand that responsibility for
The foundation for the Rock, all-season climbing complex and the family café, was laid in Dilijan City Park. The project is being implemented with the support of the Dilijan
President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree on demobilization of the citizens called up for military service within the framework of the partial mobilization declared on
The United States Department of State posted on its website a lengthy document which described the American government’s strategy for relations with 175 countries, including, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey,