“What, Where, When?” Premier’s Cup 2014-Dilijanyan Games intellectual game tournament will be held this March 28-30 in the framework of the Dilijanyan Games international intellectual festival. Held under the high
Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator prepared just another surprise for its loyal customers, who are using the “Personal” and the “City Talks” and are subscribed to the “Special” package designed
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 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
With only 6 days remaining till the launch of the Mobile Number Portability service in Armenia, Orange introduces its new tariff plan “Eagle” with minutes to all networks at
Mini Soccer Championship among the Armenian media kicked off. The championship was organized by the Association of the Foreign Correspondents. VivaCell-MTS undertook the general sponsorship of the competition. The championship
By the decree of President Serzh Sargsyan, Synopsys Fellow and Chief Architect at Synopsys, Dr. Yervant Zorian and the member of the RA Academy of Sciences, Senior Manager at
On March 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received representatives of the “Hay Dat” committees of the ARF Dashnaktsutyun. NKR Foreign Minister stressed the importance
Today Orange has announced new improvement of its after-sales services. After having offered to its customers the possibility to deposit phones to be repaired in any Orange Shop all
President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan was awarded with "Vachagan Barepasht" medal for
The subscribers to VivaCell-MTS “Alo We”, “Dialect” and “YES” prepaid tariff plans now also have an opportunity to activate the “Unlimited Internet Night” service for a 7-day term for
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman
Karabakh Telecom informs the public SMSs received from international unknown numbers are SPAM. Please do not reply and do not place calls to those phone numbers. All subscribers will be credited
Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eye Care Project (AECP) announce the launch of 2014 free eye care project, in the frame of which inhabitants of Ararat, Vayots Dzor, Gegharkunik,
Now VivaCell-MTS “Alo We” tariff plan subscribers can activate the new “Super 0” service and for 30 days make unlimited on-net calls and send SMS within VivaCell-MTS network for
From March 19 till 22 the Theatre Workers Union of Armenia, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and the sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS will be holding
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman
On March 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact
On 18 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. Issues related to the current stage of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement negotiations
18 марта министр иностранных дел Нагорно-Карабахской Республики Карен Мирзоян принял Личного представителя Действующего председателя ОБСЕ посла Анджея Каспшика. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд вопросов, в том числе о ситуации
The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with 10 tourism companies, will represent Armenia at the MITT International Travel & Tourism Exhibition in Moscow, Russia from March 19-22. MITT is
President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws on making changes and amendments to the law "On Protecting the Atmosphere", on making changes and amendments to the law "On hunting and
On 18 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received minister of emergency situations of the Republic of Armenia Armen Yeritsyan. A range of issues related to further deepening
President Serzh Sargsyan today attended the opening ceremony of the Academy of Justice in the capital city. The President of Armenia toured the newly erected building of the Academy,
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s threat to retaliate against anyone in Syria who dares to damage the tomb of Suleyman Shah, grandfather of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman
On March 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of
17 March, 2014, YEREVAN - Heifer Armenia with the support of the European Union organized Public Awareness Event on Youth Action for Regional Coherence and Cooperation (YARCC) project achievements
BY ADAM TAYLOR washingtonpost.com Today, Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov met at Winfield House, the London home of America's Ambassador to the United Kingdom. It
All of us who care about peace in Europe have been shocked by the events in Crimea over the past two weeks. On Sunday a referendum will be
On 14 March President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on releasing Zoya Lazaryan from the post of NKR minister of health upon her own request. On the same day in
The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to
Today Orange Foundation has announced the launch of a large scale initiative under the name of “One Village”. The final objective of this initiative is to help the comprehensive
On 12 March President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on forming state commission on organizing funeral of Rolex Aghadjanyan, one of the pioneers and leaders of the Artsakh National
On 13 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence address to the family of Roles Aghajanyan. The letter runs as following: "I have learnt with deep sorrow about
On the eve of International Women’s Day, new research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that despite a groundswell of discussion and debate, the proportion of
Question: How would you comment the initiation of Switzerland to appeal ECHR’s (European Court of Human Rights) decision on the case of Doğu Perinçek? Answer: We welcome the decision of Switzerland to request the
The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to
On March 8, which is celebrated in Armenia as well as in many other countries of the world as the International Women’s Day, VivaCell-MTS network handled 6,455,585 SMS messages.
Yerevan, 11 March, 2014 - An art exhibition dedicated to the International Women's Day was launched at the UN House today. The exhibition features the paintings of Hasmik Avetisyan
Only 3 weeks remain till the 1st of April, when Armenians will be able to choose the preferred operators without changing at all their mobile numbers. This will be
The Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia invited a small group of scholars and analysts to Yerevan last December to discuss the Diaspora’s changing role in relation to
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended an Armenia Youth Foundation-hosted scholarship awards ceremony at the Yerevan State Medical University’s conference hall. As a whole, 780 State-run university students have received tuition
Today, finalizing “Safe Internet” month, Orange has presented another surprise for its Internet subscribers – possibility to use Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security software solutions at only 1
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivan Mrkić. The President welcomed the high-ranking guest and stressed the importance of his visit
Attended by Head of Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan Academic Board, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, an overhauled conference hall in the 3rd building of the Armenian State
From 1st to 9th of March Armenian Progressive Youth NGO hosted 35 young people from Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, Georgia, Turkey and Moldova in Yerevan. They gathered in Armenia
VivaCell-MTS has prepared a spring surprise for its subscribers. The subscribers of the “Alo We”, “YES” and “Dialect” tariff plans from March 8 till April 7, 2014 have an
Am 6. März verlieh Harutyun Khachatryan, General-Direktor des Golden Apricot International Film Festivals (GAIFF), Botschafter Morell die Jubiläumsmedaille aus Anlass der 10. Auflage des Festivals im Jahre 2013. Die Vertreter des
International Women's Day is more than a moment marked on a calendar. It is a day not just to renew our determination to make the world a more peaceful
From March 5, 2014 those who subscribe to VivaCell-MTS’ “Internet Express 50” tariff plan for at least a year will get an opportunity to enjoy the most up-to-date 4G
VivaCell-MTS commercially launched its 4G/LTE network in most parts of Yerevan, as well as Gyumri, Vanadzor, Dilijan and Tsakhadzor, with theoretical capacity of downlink peak data rates of up
On 6 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Susanna Harutyunyan member of the NKR State Council on Statistics(with 6 year term of office). Central Information
On 5 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the events dedicated to the 55th birthday of Artsakh and Armenia hero Vazgen Sargsyan. President Sahakyan partook in solemn meeting
From now on, while travelling to Germany and Georgia Orange customers will be able to use roaming services with special Orange Zone tariffs – only 250 AMD/minute for incoming
The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with 19 tourism companies, will represent Armenia at the ITB International Travel Trade Show in Berlin, Germany from March 5-9. This year, an
Free and professional legal advice for Armenian citizens on the call-up procedures and specifics of military service, is now being provided as part of the initiative launched by the
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
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier In a series of secretly recorded phone conversations revealed last week, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was heard instructing his son to hide
On 3 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Republican Medical Center after Sargis and Amalia Karapetyan located in capital Stepanakert and got acquainted with the activities of the
The results of the 6th Pan-Armenian Painting Contest and 4th Animal Carnival were summarized. Hundreds of children from different regions of Armenia and Diaspora had participated in the 6th Pan-Armenian
-- ANCA Engages Prime Minister on the Socio-Economic Situation in Javakhk During his First Official Visit to Washington WASHINGTON, DC - Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili pledged to develop all
Now you can pay property and land taxes, as well as garbage toll at MobiDram branches. Just provide your passport serial number, as well as the name and surname of
Today Orange has announced the launch of its special offer, allowing new customers of monthly subscriptions to receive a second handset as gift. All those who will join Dolphin,
Foreshadowing next year’s Centennial commemorative events, the Armenian Genocide issue was discussed for the first time at the UN Security Council on January 29. Armenia’s Ambassador Garen Nazarian, addressing the
800x532px - 244 Kb 800x553px - 279 Kb 800x532px - 292 Kb 800x532px - 203 Kb 800x560px - 223 Kb more 11 photos Today, President Serzh Sargsyan attended the opening ceremony of the First Winter Panarmenian Games in Tsaghkadzor. The President welcomed the
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on the demise of the eminent astrophysicist, the academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia Grigor Gurzadyan. The
Dear Compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh authorities and myself personally I cordially congratulate You on the Artsakh Revival Day. February 20 has entered the history of our nation as a
On February 17 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian paid an official visit to Baghdad. In the airport he was met by the Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshiyar Zebari. The meeting ceremony
On 18 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to famous writer, publicist Maxim Hovhannisyan on the 80th anniversary of his birthday. The address runs as follows: “Respected
On February 15, an event dedicated to the 26th anniversary of the national-liberation struggle of Artsakh took place in the French city of Vienne. It was initiated by the
On February 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact
Intraregional Youth Conference was held on 15 February in Tbilisi, Georgia, organized by Heifer Armenia and its Georgian partner IDP Women Association “Consent”. The conference was held in the
With financial support from its British affiliate, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has started building a two-story kindergarten in Sasunik, a village in Armenia’s Aragatsotn Region. The project is co-sponsored
Starting from 17 February 2014, the selected professionals from Armenia’s law enforcement and criminal justice community have started a five day intensive course on Basic Criminal Intelligence Analysis arranged
On 17 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a number of military units located in the north-eastern part of the republic and got acquainted with the life and
On February 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of
VIENNA, 14 February 2014 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about police obstruction of journalists’ activities while covering a public demonstration in
On 15 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent an address to the participants of the 10th congress of the “Yerkrapah” Volunteers Union. The address runs as following: “Dear members of
In connection with the 10th anniversary of the NKR Civil Service Council’s formation President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding. For the contribution in the establishment and development of the
On 14 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Jivan Haroutyunyan member of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Civil Service Council (with 6 year term of
On 14 February a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the Residence of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan. President Sahakyan handed in state awards and valuable gifts to a
"Young Biologists Association" NGO, in collaboration with the YSU Student Scientific Society, organizes '' Neuroscience in Art'' exhibition-contest during the international campaign of "Brain Awareness Week" on 10-16 of
Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator has organized a draw for its subsidiary company – MobiDram customers. From December 23, 2013 till February 9, 2014, seven subscribers that had registered in
With the approaching Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in 2015, Turkish leaders are coming under increasing pressure from the international community to face their country’s sordid past and acknowledge
On February 12 in the frames of 10-days events on the eve of Tiarndaraj Youth Foundation of Armenia hosted “Havatamq” spiritual centre of St Gregory the Illuminator Church, led
One of the most respected and beloved magazines for Armenian readers - "Literary Armenia" - celebrates its 55 saturated and difficult years. From the first issue and to date the
Today more than 90 countries are celebrating Safe Internet Day. For the third time in a row on the occasion of this day Orange, together with the Safe Internet
2014-02-10 On February 10 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Itti Ditbanjong, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand (residence in Moscow), on the occasion of presenting the copies of his credentials. Congratulating
On 8 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Mokhrenes village in the Hadrout region and met its dwellers. President Sahakyan requested heads of corresponding structures sole
The 1st issue of “Globus” bulletin for 2014 has been published. Geopolitical, regional, energy, scientific, societal and other matters are included in the issue. The published materials cover such
INTRODUCTION In 2013 three reports on CSTO and Customs Union were published with participation of the Noravank Foundation (see Annex 1), five international conferences and seminars were organized together with partners
On February 7, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact
On 6 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. Issues related to the current stage of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement negotiations
On February 6, 2014, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. During the meeting, the parties
A blood drive, “Have a Heart, Save a Life,” was organized at the U.S. Embassy by the Hematology Center. Ambassador John A. Heffern, Deputy Minister of Health Sergey Khachatryan,
This is the sixth year that Civilitas publishes its annual report. We look back at the past year and attempt to assess and analyze Armenia’s foreign policy, domestic developments
On February 7, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of
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
It is noteworthy that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is holding simultaneous hearings on two rival lawsuits filed by Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Is this a mere coincidence
Through the sponsorship of Moscow industrialist and Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Benefactor Member Armen Shakhazizyan, the fund is implementing extensive renovations at Stepanakert’s Sayat-Nova Music College. The project is co-sponsored
800x513px - 349 Kb 800x543px - 443 Kb Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Nikolay Bordyuzha and the Chief of CSTO Joint Staff, Lieutenant
On the 4th of February took place the official presentation and exhibition of the first Armenian tablet ArmTab. The RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the founder of “Technology and
It is noteworthy that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is holding simultaneous hearings on two rival lawsuits filed by Armenians and Azerbaijanis. Is this a mere coincidence
As the final pullout of US forces from Afghanistan approaches, uncertainties and security risks will shape the future of the country and its neighborhood. Leaving behind a small contingent
With the support of the Orange Foundation a newly founded center is now available in «Mary Izmirlyan» orphanage, at the service of children having visual impairment. The center is
This is the sixth year that the Ayb Educational Foundation is organizing in Armenia the most popular school competition in the world – the Kangaroo international math contest. We
On 30 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously private of NKR Defense Army’s N division Karen Galstyan for bravery shown during the defense
The Friend of Culture VivaCell-MTS has allocated AMD 10 million for the new staging of Tigran Chukhajyan’s immortal operetta. It’s the third time that Chukhajyan’s masterpiece is on the stage
U.S. Los Angeles City Council unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as an independent and sovereign state. The text of the resolution follows: RESOLUTION REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH WHEREAS, we take
In a lengthy interview last week with Agence France Presse (AFP) on the tragic situation in Syria, Pres. Bashar al-Assad made an unexpected reference to the massacres of 1.5
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier In a lengthy interview last week with Agence France Presse (AFP) on the tragic situation in Syria, Pres. Bashar al-Assad made an unexpected reference
On 26 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and convoked there a consultation dedicated to the activities carried out in the region during 2013
Արցախի Հանրապետության Նախագահ Բակո Սահակյանը հունվարի 25-ին այցելել է Ասկերանի շրջան: Պատարա եւ Խանցք գյուղերում Նախագահը ծանոթացել է համայնքային կենտրոնների շինարարական աշխատանքներին: Խանցք գյուղում Բակո Սահակյանը նաեւ հանդիպում է ունեցել համայնքի
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
Every year on the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, we commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. We recall the suffering of millions of innocent people,
On 24 January President Bako Sahakyan visited NKR Control Chamber and partook there in the meeting summing up the results of the structure's activity in 2013. The Head of the
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees of Lake Sevan Conservation and Development Fund met today in the Office of Government. The Council appointed Vahan Davtyan to
VivaCell MTS and the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) helped realize a long-expected dream of Arteni’s schoolchildren. The Arteni School's elementary wing officially reopened after a significant capital renovation.
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
On January 17-21 Western Armenia's newly elected parliament's first session held in Paris. Parliament was formed in 2013 as a result of around 2-months elections. 17837 voters participated in the
On January 23, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact
On January 23, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of
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%
Peter Balakian, Professor of Humanities at Colgate University, recently wrote a thought-provoking commentary, titled: “A Broken Connection: The Armenian Financial Community and the Making of Culture.” In his article, Balakian
On January 17-21 Western Armenia's newly elected parliament's first session held in Paris. Parliament was formed in 2013 as a result of around 2-months elections. 17837 voters participated in the
In the early hours of January 20, the armed forces of Azerbaijan made two simultaneous diversion attempts at the Line of Contact with the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic in the northeastern
Today Orange has announced the names of the winners of the “Travel to Paris Together” offer, who activated the 1000th Orange “With Each Other” pack between December 10, 2013
On January 20 the meeting between Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Karen Mirzoyan took place in Yerevan. During the meeting the
ՄԱԿ-ի գլխավոր քարտուղարի ուղերձը Բյուրեղագրության տարվա առթիվ. Այս տարի նշվում է ժամանակակից բյուրեղագրության հիմնադրման հարյուրամյակը: Մենք նշում ենք նորարարական առաջընթացի 100 տարին: Բյուրեղագրությունը հիմնարար նշանակություն ունի նյութի կառուցվածքը հասկանալու հարցում: Այն չափազանց
On January 17, the Political Science Association of Armenia held a Convention. The Association’s Executive Director Benyamin Poghosyan reported on its activities for the period of 2012-2013. The Political
This report provides the assessment of the macroeconomic impact of Armenia joining the Customs Union. Quantitative analysis has demonstrated that, as a result of integration with the CU, the
"To overcome the existential challenges that all Armenians are facing today it is a must to establish a nation-state, and the first precondition of it is the existence of
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
On January 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact
The Turkish government, its lobbying firms, and Turkish-American organizations have spent millions of dollars to take members of Congress and their staffs on all-expenses-paid trips to Turkey with the
In the works of modern specialists of Diaspora studies an idea is often expressed that diaspora is not only a part of the people living in foreign countries that
Canadian Turks launched a petition last month seeking the removal of all references to the Armenian Genocide from the 11th grade curriculum of Toronto high schools. This petition is a
Today President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on the passing of a famous conductor, RA Honored Worker of Arts, Aram Gharabekyan. “I was deeply saddened to learn about
On January 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of
VivaCell-MTS’ network handled 4,205,447 SMS messages on December 31, the New Years Eve before midnight, with a further 3,336,833 on January 1, 2014. At the same time, 19,552,223 calls
This year, on the New Year’s night, Orange customers shared their joy and best wishes with their close ones, living in Armenia and abroad, through millions of calls and
Gagik Harutyunyan Executive Director, Noravank Scientific Educational Foundation, Yerevan The overall trend of current changes occurring in the world is transition from the monopole system to a multipolar one, or in
On 6 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan accompanied by the republic's top leadership visited the Ghazanchetsots church of Christ the Savior in Shoushi and partook in
Throughout the year 2013 VivaCell-MTS implemented network geographical expansion and modernization works across Armenia. Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator works towards adding new capacity to its network in order to
President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on making changes and amendments in the NKR President's Office statute and structure, according to which the post of the head of the
On 28 December President Bako Sahakyan signed law "On the 2014 State Budget of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic". CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC
On 28 December a solemn ceremony of awarding a group of people who had registered outstanding achievements in various spheres took place at the Artsakh Republic President’s residence. In his
Yerevan, 27 November, 2013 Yesterday at midnight reception of applications for participation in annual Orange Book Prize 2013 came to its close. Total 327 applications for participation in the contest
On 27 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated in a solemn event of handing in valuable gifts to commanders of the Defense Army’s military divisions and units and
Sergei Sargsyan Deputy Head, Centre for the Political Studies, Noravank Foundation The autumn of 2013 was politically eventful in Georgia. Among other events, the presidential elections are worth mentioning, with Prime
Gagik Harutyunyan Executive Director, Noravank Scientific Educational Foundation, Yerevan Armenian studies are certainly not a purely academic/fundamental science. Branches of Armenian studies – history, literature, architecture, etc., are manifestations of our
The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last
The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last
The European Court of Human Rights issued last week a critical Armenian Genocide-related ruling in the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland. Perincek, the leader of a minor Turkish political
From now on, all customers of Orange Internet Now 6000 and higher tariff plans will be offered, on a permanent basis and during the whole month, free high speed
On 24 December President Bako Sahakyan signed laws “On making an amendment to the NKR “On the State Labor Inspection” law”, “On making changes to the NKR “Value-Added Tax”
The European Court of Human Rights issued last week a critical Armenian Genocide-related ruling in the case of Dogu Perincek vs. Switzerland. Perincek, the leader of a minor Turkish political
On December 22 in Paris Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian held the traditional ambassadorial meeting of the Armenian Ambassadors and Permanent representatives accredited to the European countries and international organizations. At
Washington, D.C./Yerevan, December 23, 2013—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today issued a 2 billiondram (approximately $5 million) bondto strengthen Armenia’s capital markets and boost lending to
800x514px - 203 Կբ 800x529px - 202 Կբ 800x567px - 207 Կբ 800x532px - 214 Կբ 800x523px - 206 Կբ ևս 5 լուսանկար Today, on the occasion of New Year and Holly Christmas, President Serzh Sargsyan and First Lady Rita
On 21 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for the contribution to the development of the NKR energy system, for long-term honest work
Yerevan, 20 December 2013 – Today students, journalists, diplomats and general public celebrated the Arabic Language Day at the UN and spoke about its role as one of the
On 20 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Serviceman. The address runs as follows: “Respected
Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of
Within the 2010 Budget Support Operation, on the basis of a total variable commitment of € 6 million for 2013, the European Union makes a €4.8 million disbursement in
VivaCell-MTS is glad to inform that now calls to fixed and mobile networks of Syria via «Distant Call» service will cost only AMD 50 instead of the previous AMD
On December 18 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Evelyn N. Farkas, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia. Greeting the guest Minister Nalbandian stated with satisfaction that
The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last
Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of
Starting from today, Orange gives the possibility to Syrian-Armenians living in Armenia to be in touch with their families and friends in Syria at an affordable price, as they
The wily Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu used every diplomatic trick to take maximum advantage of his presence in Yerevan during the Black Sea Economic Cooperation conference (BSEC) last
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,
On 16 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan. The letter runs as follows: “Honorable Mr. Sargsyan I
In frames of network expansion and modernization project, VivaCell-MTS has recently installed another 60 new base stations in Armenia (30 3G stations and 30 2G stations). 2 base station
President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Igor Popov (Russia), James Warlick (US), Jacques Fore (France) and the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office
On 16 December President Bako Sahakyan signed the NKR Code on mineral wealth and Nagorno Karabagh Republic laws on “Making a change in the NKR “Property tax” law”, “Making
On December 16 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs- Ambassador Igor Popov, Ambassador Jacques Faure, Ambassador James Warlick and the Personal
The Presidential Administration of the President of Armenia announces with deep sorrow that on December 16, Azat Avetis Sargsyan – the father of President Serzh Sargsyan, has died in
On the threshold of the New Year and Christmas holidays, Orange offers a special tariff to its customers for roaming in the countries of main destinations for Christmas holidays:
On 12 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Paris at the presentation of Montserrat Caballé’s “Armenia and Artsakh – An Isle of Christianity” album. In his speech the
TSAKHKADZOR, Armenia, 12 December 2013 – The OSCE Office in Yerevan kicked off a seminar for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials on best practices in combating trafficking of
Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of
Yerevan, 11 December, 2013 – Students of the Eurasia International University will have more opportunities to learn more about the UN values, global agenda and UN work in Armenia
Today, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to the Republic of Armenia Elita Gavele (residence in Tbilisi) presented her credentials to President Serzh
Major General Hayk Kotanjian, Head of the Institute for National Strategic Studies, Doctor of Political Science (RF), Counterterrorism Fellow (US), CSTO Academic-Expert Council Member answers the questions of (“NT”): (“NT”):
Earlier this year, I wrote a column describing the Turkish government’s bullying tactics to reclaim antique objects from European and American museums. It is ironic that Turkey, one of
Yerevan, 10 December 2013 – Photo-contest and exhibition, debate on human rights and a theatre performance were the culmination of a campaign, which marked the Human Rights Day, giving
Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the adoption by the General Assembly of the landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year’s observance also marks 20 years since
On 9 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council. Issues related to the draft of the NKR food security conception and the
By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier It is always interesting to see how the Armenian community is viewed by outsiders. That perspective becomes more fascinating when the assessment is made
On December 6 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian who is in Kyiv to participate in the 20th OSCE Ministerial Council had a meeting with the Head of Swiss diplomatic service
On December 5 the 20th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) opened in Kyiv where the Armenian delegation headed by the Foreign Minister
On 6 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received RA People's artist Anzhela Atabekyan and Honored Artist George Minasov. President Sahakyan handled in certificates of honorary titles of the NKR
2013-12-05 (Kiev) Mr. Chairman, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to start my address by expressing our condolences on the passing away of Nelson Mandela. I warmly remember my meeting and conversation
The premiere of “Bridge of Love” musical took place at the State Musical Comedy Theater of Armenia after Hakob Paronyan. The “Bridge of Love” is an attempt to develop the
800x561px - 135 Kb 800x530px - 143 Kb Today, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the Republic of Armenia Sorin Vasile presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan. The President
On the occasion of the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting in Kyiv, the Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries (Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei
The U.S. Embassy in Armenia, in partnership with the Charentsavan City Library, officially opened the Charentsavan American Corner. Attending the event were U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John A. Heffern,