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Nominations for 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Closed
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-01 15:05:17

  November 1, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – Nominations for the 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity are now closed. The nomination period had officially opened on May 16, 2019,

Harut Sassounian. Secret Document Reveals State Dept.’s Interference in Genocide Recognition
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-01 10:40:41

The United States government has recognized the Armenian Genocide multiple times in the past. In an official document submitted by the US government to the World Court in 1951,

Application of the Members of the Parliament of Western Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2019-11-01 08:24:35

    To the member states of the United Nations Security Council, To the European Parliament, to the member states of the Council of Europe,   To Greek, Armenian and Assyrian peoples, their spiritual

Native wild tree species are planted in Vardahovit
  • Social
  • 2019-10-31 16:45:44

    With the efforts of VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, important and serious environmental processes have been recorded in different regions of Armenia

Children will be more involved in nature conservation; a memorandum was signed
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-31 15:25:33

On October 28, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex and ArAves NGO.    The signing

Two-year project on introducing irrigation system in Gnishik
  • Social
  • 2019-10-30 17:51:04

  VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) solved the problem of irrigation water in borderland Gnishik as part of a program implemented in

Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event devoted to the Day of the Worker of the State Service on Emergency Situations
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-30 15:03:20

On 30 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event devoted to the Day of the Worker of the State Service on Emergency Situations.   The President congratulated

“MTS TV” mobile application. A joint project between VivaCell-MTS and Shant TV
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-30 14:51:56

    Owing to the “MTS TV” mobile app you will no longer miss exclusive TV programs of Shant TV, including the entertainment programs and important football matches, you will be

Harut Sassounian. Secret Document Reveals State Dept.’s Interference in Genocide Recognition
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-30 11:17:57

        The United States government has recognized the Armenian Genocide multiple times in the past. In an official document submitted by the US government to the World Court in 1951,

Inaugural Aurora Forum in Armenia a Resounding Success
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-25 18:17:57

    New international platform convened thought leaders, change-makers and entrepreneurs from around the globe to discuss key issues facing the world today October 25, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The first-ever

Ucom’s Newly Opened Service Center to Operate in Megamall, Nor Nork
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-25 14:37:56

On October 25, 2019 the new Ucom sales and service center was officially opened in Megamall shopping center at Nor Nork, and that is twice larger and expansive than

The 30-Year-Old Metal Container Finally Abandoned
  • Social
  • 2019-10-25 11:23:26

    Marine Meloyan from the town of Spitak was 27 when she lost her husband, one of her children, and was left homeless as a consequence of the earthquake in

The “SunChild” 9th International Environmental Festival kicked off with support of VivaCell-MTS and World Vision Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-24 13:57:49

The 9th “SunChild” International Environmental Festival press conference revealed details about various exciting events within the framework of the festival program. The speakers at the press conference were VivaCell-MTS

The Tekeyan Trust London celebrates its 40th anniversary in London
  • Social
  • 2019-10-24 12:29:29

The Tekeyan Trust London (TTL) is committed to preserving the Armenian national identity in the Diaspora. It contributes to the advancement of the Armenian literature, history, music and art,

“My Martuni” contest rounded up at VivaCell-MTS’s reopened service center
  • Social
  • 2019-10-23 13:55:36

    VivaCell-MTS has reopened its service center in the town of Martuni, Gegharquniq region, at a new location. It will now welcome visitors at Myasnikyan 29, from Monday till Friday

Harut Sassounian. Trump Surrenders to Erdogan’s Demands:The Tail Wags the Dog
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-23 09:58:43

Anytime Pres. Trump talks to another head of state on the phone, we can expect a disastrous outcome. Trump does not realize the consequences of his decisions on the

The India-Armenia Pharmaceutical Business Forum-Exhibition to be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 19:43:53

  Yerevan, 18 October, Embassy of India: The Embassy of India in Armenia and Indian Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (PHARMEXCIL-Pharmaceuticals Export Promoution Council), supported by the Indian Ministry of Commerce

«Armath» sums up the IT Week achievements
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 14:27:25

The Armath engineering laboratories pavilion was always crowded during the days of DigiTec 2019 technological exhibition held at Yerevan Expo Center on October 6-9. The visitors, local and international

Events Dedicated to Komitas’ 150th Anniversary: “Aurora” Forum was Summed up in Tatev
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 10:53:48

  On October 21 tourists, “Aurora” forum guests and inhabitants of the neighboring communities took part in spiritual, educational and cultural festivities held in Tatev monastery complex.   The eventful week of

16.5% increase in passenger flow, as compared to September 2018
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-21 12:29:10

    In September of the current year the two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 324,755 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of 2018

A Declassified Top Secret CIA Report On the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
  • A comment
  • 2019-10-20 07:22:56

By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com A 48-page Central Intelligence Agency Top Secret Report, prepared in August 1988 and made public in 2012 with some deletions, is titled “Unrest in

Bako Sahakyan was present at the pomegranate festival held in the town of Martouni
  • Social
  • 2019-10-19 12:25:43

On 19 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the pomegranate festival held in the town of Martouni. President Sahakyan walked along the pavilions, got introduced with the

Creative Armenia-ն հայտարարում է 2,000 ԱՄՆ դոլար գլխավոր մրցանակով մարտահրավեր սցենարիստների համար
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-19 11:39:27

    Creative Armenia is delighted to announce a new creative challenge for screenwriters, powered by Ucom. The $2,000 top prize will go to the screenwriter who can write the most

Ucom Launched “Quality Smartphones for Everyone” Offer
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-18 16:34:42

    This October, within the frames of “Quality Smartphones for Everyone” offer Ucom suggests purchasing Samsung Galaxy A10s and Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphones. Moreover, when purchasing the Xiaomi Mi A3

VivaCell-MTS granted awards to the winning teams of the Hackathon of the Digital UAV Forum 2019
  • Social
  • 2019-10-18 14:43:14

    Digital UAV International Forum 2019, the first in its kind event on artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicles in Armenia, kick-started. The forum is organized by National Polytechnic University

A housing problem of another family to be solved in Paravaqar village
  • Social
  • 2019-10-17 16:31:54

    Like other border villages of Tavush region, Paravakar has also been subjected to shootings frequently. There are buildings in the village damaged by enemy shootings or half-built houses the

Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project is the only one from Armenia, which has passed the final stage of the competition announced by EOCA.
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-17 16:24:56

  "Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project, which will contribute to the resolution of the "human-bear" conflict in Vayots Dzor. It is well known that, because of the

New stamp features 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate Kyaw Hla Aung
  • Social
  • 2019-10-16 16:31:40

    October 16, 2019 – A special ceremony dedicated to the cancellation of a new international postage stamp by HayPost, featuring 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate Kyaw Hla Aung, was held

Bako Sahakyan receives OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and their accompanying officials
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-16 10:51:06

On 16 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Igor Popov (Russian Federation), Stephane Visconti (France) and Andrew Schofer (USA), personal representative of the OSCE

Harut Sassounian. A Declassified Top Secret CIA Report On the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-16 09:58:48

A 48-page Central Intelligence Agency Top Secret Report, prepared in August 1988 and made public in 2012 with some deletions, is titled “Unrest in the Caucasus and the Challenge

The Forum is thankful to its generous supporters: Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia TV Company and The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-15 10:26:27

October 15, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and organizing partners of the inaugural Aurora Forum are pleased to announce that the Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia

Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 14:08:49

On 14 October President Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad. Issues related

IDBank redeemed the 5th tranche of coupon bonds
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 13:41:13

    The 5th dollar tranche of IDBank coupon bonds issued in October 2017, is redeemed.    The volume of the 5th tranche of the Bank was $ 5 million, the maturity of

Harut Sassounian. Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate’s Lawsuit Advances Through Turkish Courts
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-14 12:28:41

        While the lawsuit filed by the Catholicosate of Cilicia based in Antelias, Lebanon, for the recovery of its former headquarters in Sis, Turkey, has received wide publicity, another just

From Singapore to Shushi: the launch of Aurora Forum
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 09:57:26

      Revival of Oriental Historical Heritage Fund is organizing one of the first events within Aurora Forum which will take place in Armenia and Artsakh on October 14-21 and will

AirBaltic airline will start operating flights on Yerevan-Riga-Yerevan route
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-09 14:01:31

  Due to the long-term bilateral negotiations between “Armenia” International Airport” CJSC and Latvian AirBaltic airline management will restart direct air connection between Armenia and Latvia.  The flights on Yerevan –

uPay Takes Part in DigiTec 2019 for the First Time as a Stand-Alone Company
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-08 09:57:33

    One of Ucom's innovative solutions, uPay, this year for the first time gets represented at DigiTec 2019 as a stand-alone company. Within the framework of the “Celebration for Technological

And did you recognize the leopard pictured on the back of the CB's new coin?
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 13:25:29

The photo of the Caucasian leopard, captured by trap cameras of Caucasus Wildlife Refuge was chosen by  the Ministry of Environment and Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia

Gyumri to host events symbolizing gratitude and friendship
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 12:34:36

        The first Aurora Forum, being held on October 14–21, will host events not only in Yerevan but also in Gyumri, Dilijan, Tatev, and Shushi.   On October 17, Gyumri will host

Ucom is the Sponsor of Two Major Technology Events this Fall: WCIT2019 and 15th DigiTec2019
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-07 10:54:28

    Ucom is the Platinum Sponsor of Digitec2019 and the Technical Sponsor of WCIT2019 – the two most important technological events of this fall in Armenia. This year on October

Команды вузов РА померились силами на конкурсе «Kaspersky Cybersafety Games»
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-04 17:29:32

  Ереван, 4 октября, представительство «Лаборатории Касперского» в Армении. Международный лидер в сфере кибербезопасности компания «Лаборатория Касперского» провела 4-го октября в Ереване конкурс кибербезопасности «Kaspersky Cybersafety Games» среди студентов. В

There are large-scale construction works taken place in Gyumri “Shirak” Airport
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-04 17:24:07

    There are large-scale construction works taken place in Gyumri “Shirak” Airport by "Armenia” International Airports” CJSC, new arrival hall is being built, apron is being reconstructed, the unpaved groundwork

Gohar Agha Upper Mosque restored in Shushi
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-04 16:37:09

    Works on restoration of Gohar Agha Upper Mosque, 19th century architectural and religious landmark in Shushi, move closer to end      Shushi, a town with unique and well-preserved architectural style, will

Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with Russian Armenian University celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-03 15:11:41

Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with Russian Armenian University celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.   The Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with the Russian Armenian University (RAU)

Vahakni Town Starts "Innovation Green" Phase 1 of Its Smart City Plan
  • Social
  • 2019-10-02 17:40:22

Hovnanian International (HI), developer, owner and operator of Vahakni "Taghamas", Armenia's first self-operated, self-contained gated district, announced today its first phase of an overall smart city plan with the

Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony to Be Held in Tsitsernakaberd
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-02 11:17:20

  October 2, 2019 – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and the Armenia Tree Project are glad to announce that a tree-planting event in Tsitsernakaberd will be organized during the inaugural

Harut Sassounian. War of Words at the UN General Assembly Between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-02 10:57:30

The United Nations’ General Assembly held its annual session Sept. 24-30, 2019 in New York City. The participants were heads of states and high-ranking officials of UN member countries,

Hidden camcorders have once again fixed the Caucasian leopard
  • Social
  • 2019-10-01 14:01:32

In Y2013, the trap cameras of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) first fixed the presence of the Caucasian Leopard at the Caucasus Wildlife

IPRA GWA. The most prestigious award ceremony of PR field took place in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-01 11:39:00

    On 27 September the greatest, most influential and important event of PR field (Public Relations)  IPRA Golden World Awards 2019 award ceremony and Gala dinner took place in Yerevan.    Around

Lighting to Prevent Possible Bear Invasion
  • Social
  • 2019-09-30 14:27:39

For the residents of Arpi, a village in Vayots Dzor region, the last two months of summer passed in an unusual regime. The villagers had to establish a night