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Abovyan branch of IDBank will operate at a new address
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-25 12:26:31

    From now on, Abovyan branch of IDBank will go on operating in Tartui str. 1/1.    It was mentioned in the Bank, just like the other newly opened branches, in Abovyan

“Komitas: The Pathways of a Genius” Exhibition in Tatev
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-25 10:57:28

  As part of the Aurora Forum, visitors to Tatev Monastery have the opportunity to experience a unique exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Komitas Vardapet.   September 25, 2019, Yerevan,

Congratulatory message from the head of the International Women's Association of Hamshen Armenians “AMSHENKA” Saida Ohanyan to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba on the occasion of his re-election to the post of the Head of State
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-24 12:35:54

  Dear Raul Dzhumkovich!   On behalf of the International women's Association of Hamshen Armenians «AMSHENKA» and from myself personally I congratulate You on your reelection as head of state. For a quarter

Aurora Forum Goodwill Ambassador and Two-Time Grammy Winning Musician Dana Leong to Perform for the #AraratChallenge Fest in Yerevan, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:44:58

    World-renowned musician, humanitarian to headline the two-day festival filled with inspiring public talks, lectures, master classes and charity initiatives to facilitate humanitarian action.    September 23, 2019 – Dana Leong, the

IDBank will appeal the verdict of Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:31:32

  On 20.09.2019, the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction announced the court verdict concerning the case of “ARZNI” LLC and Bankruptcy Manager of the same LLC vs. Anelik Bank, for

Defense Army Commander Major General Karen Abrahamyan awarded Lieutenant General's Soldier
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:18:55

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree conferring the military rank of lieutenant-general to Artsakh Republic Defense minister, commander of the Defense Army Karen Abrahamyan.   Handing in the lieutenant-general

Infant mortality rate in Armenia dropped by 19-20% by 2019
  • Social
  • 2019-09-23 18:40:59

  Achievements in improving quality of neonatal care in Armenia Armenian Association of Neonatal Medicine presents the project implemented with funding support from the US Agency for International Development   Yerevan – “In

Young volunteers of the Birthright Armenia program visit VivaCell-MTS
  • Social
  • 2019-09-23 17:50:55

    VivaCell-MTS hosted 45 Armenian volunteers, aged 21 to 32, who arrived from a number of countries. In a conversation with VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, the young people got

Attention for Chinese specialists, experts and specialists of the translated in Russian language, unique version of the book “Book of the changes” written “Iczin” or Yu. K. Shucki(1960).
  • Announcements
  • 2019-09-21 21:09:50

Felix Danielyan's Author's Calendar, which has been in operation since 1998, has been renamed "EVERYTHING IN TIMES" in 2017 for future events. The calendar is spread over an extremely limited

IDBank participated in the program “Financial Literacy and skills” implemented by the Union of Banks of Armenia
  • 2019-09-20 18:36:30

    In the framework of  the program "Financial Literacy and Skills" established by the Union of Banks of Armenia,  IDBank held an interactive lecture on topic "Payment Cards, Their Applicability"

Modern Technology Instead of a Wood Stove
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-19 17:33:17

    Borderland Koghb, the largest village in Tavush region, is 4.5 km away from the state border. The elders of the village joke that they live almost an urban life.

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Religion. The Pontifical Residence”
  • Social
  • 2019-09-19 16:19:16

    On September 18th, 2019, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Religion. The Pontifical Residence” has been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC in the premises of

Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan and prominent opera tenor Vahram Tadevosyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-19 14:22:03

On 19 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan and prominent opera tenor Vahram Tadevosyan.   Issues related to the development of sports,

VivaCell-MTS and “Synopsys Armenia” support the European University in giving students opportunities to strengthen their practical skills
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-18 18:09:04

    Today, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS, “Synopsys Armenia”, and the European University. The memorandum provides for joint actions aimed at strengthening the

Modern Parliament for a Modern Armenia Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-18 17:08:39

  The international community joins efforts to support the National Assembly of Armenia to enhance its overall efficiency as a policy-making institution and strengthen the capacity to deliver on its

Harut Sassounian. Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his 'Forty Days of Musa Dagh' Part III
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-18 12:27:10

The California Courier will publish in a four-part series the exchange between the two historic figures Armin Wegner and Franz Werfel.    Armin Wegner wrote to Franz Werfel: “Radio and press

“Data” tariff plans: get twice or even more Internet from VivaCell-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-17 17:51:33

    VivaCell-MTS offers subscribing to “Data 3500” or “Data 5500” tariff plan and getting twice more Internet per month, respectively,  30 GB instead of 15 before, and 80 GB instead

First Reforming Film & TV Festival to Reform the World to be held in October
  • Culture
  • 2019-09-17 16:08:59

  Los Angeles, CA (September 17, 2019) – We are honored to announce that the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Anna Hokobyan, chairwoman of the Board of Trustees

Three Decades in a Basement
  • Social
  • 2019-09-17 11:56:07

      The Sukiasyan family from Gyulagarak village, Lori region, has been living in a damp and cold basement for years. Their wish to live a decent life was left unfulfilled

Bako Sahakyan sent a letter of condolences to His Holiness, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I.
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-16 14:55:41

On 16 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a letter of condolences to His Holiness, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I. The letter reads:  “On behalf of

2019 Young Aurora: The Three Finalists
  • Social
  • 2019-09-16 10:56:29

  All three teams will present their projects during the inaugural Aurora Forum in Armenia on October 18. It is our pleasure to announce that after a highly competitive process involving

IDBank extends the campaign “5% additional cashback with Idram Rocket Visa” until the end of the year
  • 2019-09-13 16:59:53

  In case of  payments via Idram with QR or NFC, choose Idram Rocket Visa as a payment method and get 5% additional cashback from the Bank. Until the end of

Ucom Kicks Off Pre-Sales for the Latest iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max Smartphones
  • Organizations
  • 2019-09-13 16:31:59

    As per marketing plan approved for Apple's official partner in Armenia Ucom, the pre-sales for the latest iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max smartphones in

Edu2Work to bridge the gap between labor market and education
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-12 17:04:17

    The joint project of Institute of Public Policy and Armenia National SDG Innovation Lab to help unlock opportunities for qualified workforce by linking data, people, and policies   Yerevan, 11 September

Carrefour Armenia provides 150 students with new school bags and supplies
  • Social
  • 2019-09-12 16:27:46

    Carrefour Armenia joins World Vision Armenia’s ‘Back To School’ donation campaign and provides 150 student with new school bags and primary school supplies for the children from families living

Another Family from Gyumri to Leave the Metal Container
  • Social
  • 2019-09-12 16:20:26

    The volunteer groups from VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia yet again visited Gyumri with the same purpose – to change people's lives and mindsets through house

The RA Government sorts its waste within “Recycle it!” project
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-12 13:16:48

 Within “Recycle it!” project, funded by UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme and Coca Cola Foundation, launched in 2018, the RA Government, 12 ministries and their subdivisions have started to sort

Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his 'Forty Days of Musa Dagh' Part II
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-11 10:19:49

This is the continuation of the letter written by Armin T. Wegner to Franz Werfel in 1932 which is being published for the first time:   "Already in 1915 I became

VivaCell-MTS’ experience as a means of professional orientation
  • Social
  • 2019-09-10 16:50:13

    Teenagers from Georgia and their peers from Aragatsotn who arrived in Armenia on a study tour were hosted at VivaCell-MTS. The Company's culture management and customer care are a

Harut Sassounian. Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his ‘40 Days of Musa Dagh’ (Part I)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-09 16:30:33

Armin Wegner, a German soldier and medic, was sent to the Ottoman Empire during World War I, while the two countries were allies. Wegner was stationed along the Baghdad

  • Press release
  • 2019-09-09 13:46:24

Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his 'Forty Days of Musa Dagh'. Harut Sassounian (Part II )
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-07 11:04:32

This is the continuation of the letter written by Armin T. Wegner to Franz Werfel in 1932 which is being published for the first time:   "Already in 1915 I became

The new academic year at UWC Dilijan.
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-06 16:15:43

    September 6, Dilijan. The new academic year has started in UWC Dilijan. The college opened its doors to 117 new students and now has 226 students in total coming

Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-06 16:08:36

On 6 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan. Issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian republics in

Harut Sassounian.Armin Wegner Asked Franz Werfel Not to Write his ‘40 Days of Musa Dagh’ (Part I)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-04 16:14:20

Armin Wegner, a German soldier and medic, was sent to the Ottoman Empire during World War I, while the two countries were allies. Wegner was stationed along the Baghdad

Self-Made Lighting Will Be Replaced by LED lighting System
  • Social
  • 2019-09-03 16:56:17

    The border village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur is on 700 m distance from the front line and has about 10 km of contact line with the neighboring country. It is

Aurora Prize Laureate Tom Catena to Speak at the 2019 World Health Summit
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 15:38:10

  Globally recognized humanitarian, physician and Chair of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative will reflect on his experience treating patients in remote, war-torn areas of Sudan and offer insights on the

Bako Sahakyan and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan discuss Artsakh issue
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 14:20:18

On 2 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive staff of the central apparatus, diplomatic corps and consular missions of the Republic of Armenia foreign ministry at the

Bako Sahakyan and Ararat Mirzoyan discuss cooperation issues between Armenian and Artsakh parliaments
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 11:00:10

On 2 September a meeting was held between Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and chairman of the Republic of Armenia National Assembly Ararat Mirzoyan, who had arrived in Artsakh

Working together we pave the way we chose 28 years ago. Bako Sahakyan's Message
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 10:42:14

On 2 September President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the Artsakh Republic.    The address runs as follows:   “Dear fellow citizens,  On behalf of the

YOUTH EXCHANGE “HOW TO START UP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE”
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 10:19:48

A one year project “How to SART UP for Young People” is financed by European Commission within Erasmus Plus projects and will be devoted to fighting against unemployment among

Harut Sassounian. ‘Pan Armenian Council of Western USA’ Or Council of Armenian Organizations?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-09-02 10:15:01

A coalition of 20 Armenian-American organizations announced the formation of a “Pan Armenian Council of Western USA” on August 15, 2019. The coalition members are: Western Diocese of the Armenian Church

Can Lydian International force the Armenian government to give up Amulsar? A Legal Analysis
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-28 18:53:14

  Can Lydian International force the Armenian government to give up Amulsar? A Legal Analysis     By JUDr. Martin Madej, MJur     On March 11th 2019, after the blockade of its mining operations by

‘Pan Armenian Council of Western USA’ Or Council of Armenian Organizations?. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-28 15:36:11

A coalition of 20 Armenian-American organizations announced the formation of a “Pan Armenian Council of Western USA” on August 15, 2019.   The coalition members are:   Western Diocese of the Armenian Church

U.S. Armenians Sue Turkey to Visit Their Native Land Without a Passport. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-08-22 14:53:18

  A unique lawsuit, not based on the Armenian Genocide, was filed on May 29, 2019, by two Armenian-Americans against the Turkish government in the United States Federal Court, Central

IDBank granted 1 million AMD scholarship to 5 students and announced about the second phase of the program “Build your Career with IDBank”
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-16 17:09:23

    Today IDBank hosted  the participants of educational programs implemented by the Bank. During the event specifically organized for them the IDBank Scholarship Program was summarized emphasizing that the program

THANKS TO "UCOM GIGABOOM" OFFER, ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS OF MOBILE INTERNET TO RECEIVE UP TO 140 GB
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-16 13:03:31

    By subscribing to uGo 3500, uGo 5500 and uGo 7500 postpaid tariff plans of Ucom mobile internet from August 15 till September 30 for 18 months, subscribers will receive

Pan-Armenian Council of Western USA Statement
  • Social
  • 2019-08-16 07:13:21

During the past several years, the leadership of Armenian religious, political and civil organizations of the Western United States has been engaged in a healthy environment of collaboration. In

IDBank joins World Vision Armenia’s new ‘Back to school’ fundraising campaign
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-15 18:03:09

Currently 18000 children in Armenia have no shoes, proper clothing and school items.    IDBank joins World Vision Armenia’s new ‘Back to school’ fundraising campaign that aims to provide essential school

Ucom Offers “New Smartphone, New Emotions”
  • Organizations
  • 2019-08-15 16:04:00

    As of August 15, 2019 Ucom launches its "New Smartphone, New Emotions" offer. On the eve of the new academic year, until September 30, 2019 new and existing subscribers