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SPRING PR-AGENCY’S “LET’S CARE ARMENIA!” PROJECT IS AWARDED C4F DAVOS AWARDS 2017
  • Social
  • 2017-04-11 15:00:27

  SPRING PR-agency is awarded the Communication 4 Future Davos Awards 2017, held on March 14 in Geneva, Switzerland. SPRING PR is awarded for the title "Pro Bono of the

Harut Sassounian.Trump’s Attack on Syria:Wrong for so Many Reasons
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-04-10 12:35:33

Many Americans and people around the world followed with great concern the off-the-cuff and zany ideas Donald Trump voiced during the presidential campaign and more ominously after becoming President.   It

Armenia: “A Semi-Consolidated Authoritarian Regime”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-04-06 16:26:33

  “Freedom House” human rights organization has published its “Nations in Transit” annual report, according to which Armenia was a semi-consolidated authoritarian regime in 2016 and registered a democratic recession.

Cancellation of a Special cover dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the People's Republic of China
  • Press release
  • 2017-04-06 12:50:05

In 2017 on April 5th the cancellation of a Special cover dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2017-04-05 16:14:39

On April 5, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

Statement by the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Artsakh
  • Politics
  • 2017-04-05 15:27:40

Today marks exactly one year since the end of military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh with a view to resolving the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict by force. On the night

Technical gaps and problems of Amulsar mine project: interview with chemical/ecological engineer Harout Bronozian (USA)
  • Press release
  • 2017-04-05 14:12:28

  Since December 2014 Harout Bronozian has been writing to representatives of Lydian Armenia and Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection regarding Amulsar gold mine exploitation project. The correspondence has been

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2017-04-04 11:49:18

On April 5, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line

President Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies of the Armenian National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2017-04-03 17:15:01

On 3 April President Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies of the Armenian National Assembly. Issues related to the domestic and foreign policy and the current situation along the

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

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the organization of the constitutional reforms process
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-31 14:56:24

On 31 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the organization of the constitutional reforms process. According to the decree a Constitutional Reforms Coordination Council was formed

U.S. AMBASSADOR HIGHLIGHTS ROLE WOMEN PLAY IN ARMENIA’S DEVELOPMENT DURING TRIP TO GEGHARQUNIK
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-31 13:57:30

To highlight the role women can and should play in the development of Armenia’s rural regions, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, Jr. traveled to Gegharqunik on March 30

Statement of the political party Erkir Tsirani
  • Politics
  • 2017-03-30 16:31:23

30 March, 2017 Yerevan, Armenia    The political party Erkir Tsirani • Perceiving April 2 as a mean of a political struggle (although originally considering rigged the "elections scheduled for April 2"; •

Shirak airport to greet its visitors anew
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-30 14:48:05

State Tourism Committee of Armenia and Enterprise Incubator Foundation signed a memorandum of cooperation which implies implementation of joint projects on issues related to the development of Gyumri.    Both

U.S. AMBASSADOR MILLS MEETS WITH WOMEN FROM ARMENIA’S IT INDUSTRY, HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-30 13:03:06

Yerevan, Armenia – Increased female employment offers great potential to Armenia’s economy. Currently, women constitute 67 percent of Armenia’s economically non-active population and their unemployment rate is almost double

With the support of the AGBU intensive English language courses were conducted for the Human Rights Defender’s Office members at the American University of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-30 12:26:56

In November 2016, a trilateral agreement was signed between the RA Human Rights Defender, Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and American University of Armenia. With the AGBU support and

Bako Sahakyan called an enlarged consultation dedicated to the implementation of the constitutional reforms
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-29 19:45:49

On 29 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan called an enlarged consultation dedicated to the implementation of the constitutional reforms. In his speech Bako Sahakyan noted that the reforms claimed

Parliamentary elections in Armenia as new geopolitical preference
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-03-29 18:32:18

If in the political leadership of China it is accepted to play the bridge, in Armenia love preference.    We gave the forecast about a geopolitical situation in Armenia recently: http://www.nt.am/ru/news/226576/   and  https://in.pinterest.com/pin/119908408808532554/ .  But in

Adibekyan Family Foundation for Advancement will invest more than 2 million$ in Masis city development
  • Сharity
  • 2017-03-29 17:45:48

  On the 28th of March 2017, two events took place in the city of Masis, Ararat Marz, Armenia: the solemn ceremony of laying a "time capsule" which symbolizes the

“Garlyk” mining and processing plant for the production of potassium fertilizers will be inagurated in Turkmenistan
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-29 16:45:03

“Garlyk” mining and processing plant for the production of potassium fertilizers will be inagurated in Turkmenistan on March 31, 2017.    Equipped with the most advanced technologies, this plant will become

Citizen Observer Initiative April 2, 2017 Parliamentary Election Media Timeline
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-29 16:16:23

March 31, 2017 Press Conference Topic: Citizen Observer Initiative’s activities on April 2 Venue: Armenia Marriott Hotel, “Levon of Cilicia" Meeting Room Time: 12:00 April 2, 2017 Press Release Time: 10:00 Press Conference Topic: Citizen Observer Initiative’s remarks

Bako Sahakyan received the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office and accompanying them officials
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-28 19:49:40

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office and accompanying them officials.  At the beginning of the meeting

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

Bako Sahakyan received Armenia’s newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation Vardan Toghanyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-27 18:14:38

On 27 March President Bako Sahakyan received Armenia’s newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation Vardan Toghanyan.  The Head of the State congratulated Vardan Toghanyan on assuming the

Newly appointed Ambassador of New Zealand presented the copies of credentials to Foreign Minister of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-27 16:14:05

On March 27, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, received Ian Alexander Hill, the newly-appointed Ambassador of New Zealand (residence in Moscow), on the occasion of handing

Foreign Minister received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-27 16:10:24

On March 27 Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, Stéphane Visconti and Richard Hoagland, as well as Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, the

Artsakh sportsman wins gold medal
  • Sport
  • 2017-03-27 16:09:45

At the initiative of the “Armfighting” Federation of the Republic of Armenia, professional competitions of fights without rules (MMA) were held in Yerevan on March 26.   In an interview with

Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh and Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-24 19:29:24

    On March 24, regular consultations between Artsakh and Armenian Foreign Ministries took place. From the Artsakh side Deputy Foreign Ministers Armine Aleksanyan and Felix Khachatrian, as well as staff-members

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN TO JOSEPH DAUL
  • Politics
  • 2017-03-24 16:08:03

Yerevan--Raffi K.Hovannisian, Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs and current chairman of its Heritage Party, has sent the following letter to Joseph Daul, president of the European People's Party

Tree planting aimed to preserve the ecosystem of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-24 16:04:29

  The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have initiated a tree-planting in Urtsadzor on the International Day of Forests. Within the frames of

Bako Sahakyan received deputy foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Ashot Hovakimyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-23 19:52:56

On 23 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received deputy foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Ashot Hovakimyan. Issues related to foreign policy and cooperation between the two Armenian

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

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  • Famous armenians
  • 2017-03-23 09:04:33

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t Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi and got acquainted on site with the reconstruction process of the town’s Culture Center
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-22 20:00:36

On 22 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi and got acquainted on site with the reconstruction process of the town’s Culture Center. President Sahakyan underlined

The Delegation of the University of Defense of the Republic of Serbia visits the National Defense Research University, MoD, RA
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-22 19:15:16

    On March 22, the Delegation of the University of Defense of the Republic of Serbia headed by its Rector, Dr., Professor, Major General Mladen Vuruna visited the National Defense

The "Arab - Jewish" NATO: real’s and myths.
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-03-20 22:14:46

     The idea of "the Arab NATO" can put in a tickler not only Saudi Arabia, but even Russia. We knew that during the visit to Moscow on March 9, 2017,

“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

Meet Ashkhen and Ani: Two Armenian Women Making Strides in the 3D Printing Industry
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-03-17 16:54:14

By Lori Boghigian   3D printing is a growing industry, and Ashkhen Hovsepyan and Ani Abgaryan set a goal to make it more accessible. With unique backgrounds in physics and digital

Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Feliks Meliksetyan. Issue 4
  • Tribune of the writer
  • 2017-03-17 15:43:03

Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Feliks Meliksetyan. Issue

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

AGBU distributes nearly $800,000 in scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-17 13:49:38

In the 2016-2017 academic year, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) awarded nearly $800,000 in scholarships to students in 28 countries. For almost a century, the AGBU Scholarship Program

Russia in a geopolitical paradigm of Macedonia.
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-03-16 23:12:08

   The Balkan countries and Macedonia including, enter new "war" for preservations of the independence and national identity. After "reduction" of the EU, in connection with an exit of Britain,

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-15 16:03:27

On March 15, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line 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

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2017-03-14 12:12:22

On March 15, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line

Philosophy Professor of New York Manhattanville college gave lecture at the Artsakh State University
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2017-03-14 12:07:53

  On March 13, Philosophy Professor of New York Manhattanville college and the Dean of the Philosophy Faculty Siobhan Nash-Marshall, Faculty student Abby Parentaun and the Los Angeles attorney Rita

25th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Lebanon
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-13 19:49:27

Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Gebran Bassil exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic

Crime Detection Rate increased. Prosecutor General of Artsakh
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2017-03-13 17:53:27

704 crimes registered in Artsakh last year, increasing by 240 crimes as compared to the same period of the previous year.   STEPANAKERT, MARCH 13, ARTSAKHPRESS: As “Artsakhpress” reports, during the

Turkey: UN report details allegations of serious rights violations in country's southeast
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2017-03-11 18:47:13

10 March 2017 – The UN human rights office today published a report detailing allegations of massive destruction, killings and numerous other serious human rights violations committed between July

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

Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Samvel Pogosyan. Issue 3
  • Tribune of the writer
  • 2017-03-10 14:23:16

Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Samvel Pogosyan. Issue

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

The Promotion of Democracy in the Karabakh Conflict Zone as a Peacebuilding Resource for Conflicting Parties and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-09 13:24:47

The Political Science Association of Armenia has the honor to address Your Excellencies – the Secretary General of the OSCE Mr. Lamberto Zannier, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of

Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Jean Vardan. Issue 2
  • Culture
  • 2017-03-07 21:12:22

Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Jean Vardan. Issue

Statement and Call to the CEC
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-07 17:50:30

  Article 7 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia stipulates that elections shall be held by secret ballot. In its turn, the RA Electoral Code not only stipulates

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

International Women's Day congratulatory message from the UN Secretary General
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-07 16:20:46

Women’s rights are human rights. But in these troubled times, as our world becomes more unpredictable and chaotic, the rights of women and girls are being reduced, restricted and

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of regional administrations and mayor of Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-07 13:33:44

On 7 March President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of regional administrations and mayor of Stepanakert. Issues related to the programs being carried

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

The Ambassadorial meeting continued its work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. (Video)
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-06 16:51:58

On March 3 the meeting of the Central Apparatus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Armenia’s Ambassadors accredited in foreign countries, Permanent representatives to the international organizations

The members of the Yelk bloc held a meeting with Mr. Richard Mills, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the US to the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-06 14:45:10

Today at the united headquarter of Yelk bloc the members of the bloc Aram Sargsyan, Edmon Marukyan, Artak Zeynalyan and Alen Simonyan held a meeting with Mr. Richard Mills,

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

Trade between EAEU Member Countries Continues to Decline
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-03-06 11:12:23

Recently the Eurasian Economic Commission published statistical data summarizing the annual results of foreign and mutual trade of EAEU member countries for the year 2016. According to the data,

Putin’s Visit to Central Asia and the Message to Belarus
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-03-04 14:31:13

On February 27 to 28, President of Russia Vladimir Putin visited three countries of Central Asia, namely, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.    The Russian leader’s visit was made against the background

Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Harutyun Hovhatan. Issue 1
  • Culture
  • 2017-03-04 11:13:25

Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Harutyun Hovhatan. Issue

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

‘Support to Migration and Border Management in Armenia’ project improves training facility at the Border Troops of Armenia with equipment and furniture
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-02 14:02:45

    On 2 March 2017, the opening of refurbished document security training room at the Headquarters of the Border Troops of Armenia took place. The facilities were furnished and equipped

President of Turkmenistan left for Islamabad
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-02 12:11:45

Today, on the first of March, 2017 President of Turkmenistan left for Islamabad on a working visit to participate in the XIII Summit of the Heads of the States

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

Bako Sahakyan received representatives of the Armenian foreign ministry's central apparatus and diplomatic corps headed by foreign minister Edward Nalbandyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-01 16:14:05

On 1 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representatives of the Armenian foreign ministry's central apparatus and diplomatic corps headed by foreign minister Edward Nalbandyan.   Foreign policy of the

EIF, ISTC and Crosspring announce a new acceleration program for Armenian startups
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-03-01 14:02:13

    Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) and Innovative Solutions and Technologies Center (ISTC) in partnership with Crosspring Dutch Accelerator announce a joint acceleration program for Armenian startups. Acceleration program aims to

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2017-03-01 13:13:03

On March 1, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Received Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-28 19:44:58

On February 28, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.   During the meeting, a range of issues related

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-28 12:39:44

On March 1, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line

President Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex and laid flowers to the monument of the innocent victims
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-28 12:35:57

On 28 February in connection with the 29th anniversary of the Sumgait pogroms Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic

STATEMENT on rights limitations of two mass media of Journalists’ Club “Asparez” and unjustified discrimination applied by the law
  • Social
  • 2017-02-27 18:51:18

The new Electoral Code of Armenia limits the number of observers and mass media representatives in polling station for the first time in the history of the third Republic,

Ther is the strict necessity to sober up Baku and to bring it to the reality. MFA RA
  • Politics
  • 2017-02-25 17:27:18

    In defiance to the calls of the international community, the demands of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries to strictly adhere to the 1994-1995 ceasefire agreements and to refrain

t Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of regional administrations
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-25 14:02:07

  On 25 February President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of regional administrations. Issues related to the programs being carried out in the regions

Presentation of the book “15 questions, 15 answers to know everything about the NKR in 10 minutes”, in French language
  • New Books
  • 2017-02-24 18:59:01

Presentation of a Book Dedicated to Artsakh Held in the Parliament of France   On February 22, at the initiative of the France-Artsakh Friendship Circle, presentation of the book “15 questions,

Dairy is the first Caucasian Congress (video)
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-24 11:29:40

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) jointly with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP) will organize the First Caucasus Dairy Congress

Tigran Abrahamyan adviser to the Artsakh Republic President
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-23 18:15:36

On 23 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Tigran Abrahamyan adviser to the Artsakh Republic President.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Motherland Defender’s Day
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-23 12:15:34

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Motherland Defender’s Day.   Dear compatriots,   On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and personally myself I cordially congratulate you

Ombudsman of Nagorno Karabakh REPUBLIC calls for Europe to help his office promote human rights
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-22 16:41:25

The Ombudsman of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), Ruben Melikyan, as part of a campaign for the EU and its civil society to engage with Nagorno-Karabakh, addressed the last in a

Ambassador Mnatsakanyan participated in the UN Security Council’s Open Debate on conflicts in Europe
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-22 13:48:27

On February 21, the UN Security Council held an open debate titled “Maintenance of international peace and security: conflicts in Europe”. With Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin presiding, the

Baku Gets Armed While Yerevan Remains Silent
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-22 12:14:22

On February 20, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published its report on trends in international arms transfers. Among other issues, the report also addresses the arms trade imbalance

DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS
  • Politics
  • 2017-02-21 22:06:49

    Dear compatriots!   On April 2, 2016 the aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh clearly showed the world what a hotbed of destabilization in the region is this Western Caspian country, artificially

Bako Sahakyan received members of the delegations from the USA, Russian Federation, Canada, Germany, Argentina and Uruguay consisting of parliamentarians, diplomats, political figures
  • Politics
  • 2017-02-21 20:13:28

On 21 February President Bako Sahakyan received members of the delegations from the USA, Russian Federation, Canada, Germany, Argentina and Uruguay consisting of parliamentarians, diplomats, political figures, representatives of

NKR Foreign Minister Received the Delegation of the Basque Country
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-21 19:48:30

On February 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of the Basque Country, which had arrived in Artsakh with an observation

NKR Foreign Minister Received International Observers from the Republic of Abkhazia
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-21 19:24:01

On February 20, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Deputy Chair of the People’s Assembly-Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia Emma Gamisonia and MPs Mkhra

Bako Sahakyan received members of the Armenian delegation headed by deputy speaker of the Republic of Armenia National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-21 13:53:29

On 21 February President Bako Sahakyan received members of the Armenian delegation headed by deputy speaker of the Republic of Armenia National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov who had arrived in

Voter turnout of the Referendum of the Constitution draft of the Republic of Artsakh as of 8 p.m.
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-21 08:55:00

In accordance with the NKR law “On referendum” and NKR Electoral Code the Deputy Chaiman of NKR Referendum Central Commission, Yeghishe Arzoumanyan published the information on the district voting

Mr Vartan Ouzounian, a prominent benefactor, a member of the Armenian community in the UK, has been awarded the Komitas medal by the RA Ministry of Diaspora
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-20 18:43:52

Mr Vartan Ouzounian, a prominent benefactor, a member of the Armenian community in the UK, has been awarded the Komitas medal by the RA Ministry of Diaspora for many

On 20 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan voted in the 3/3 polling station of Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-20 13:49:50

On 20 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan voted in the 3/3 polling station of Stepanakert.  Bako Sahakyan noted that the new Constitution Referendum is a progressive step in our

Tracing the Overrated Standards of International Banks (IFC, EBRD). AEF
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-20 12:02:02

When the boycott of Ameriabank started because of the contract signed between the bank and Lydian Armenia for providing the latter with a loan of 24 million USD to

Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-17 15:09:13

On February 16, upon the proposal of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs and in their presence a meeting between Edward Nalbandian, the Foreign Minister of Armenia, and Elmar Mammadyarov,

Education Quality Week is Announced in Armenia On 20-24 February
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-17 11:24:02

National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation has announced Education Quality Week (QWeek) on February 20-24. The aim of the Qweek, which is organized already for the third time,

Edward Nalbandian met with the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-16 20:10:14

On February 16, Edward Nalbandian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, Stéphane Visconti and Richard Hoagland, as well as

Executive Director for Educational Programs of the “Luys” Foundation visits the NDRU
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-16 15:44:50

Within the productive cooperation between the National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia (NDRU, MoD, RA) and the “Luys” Foundation, on February

The NATO Defense Education Enhancement Program Expert Group visits the NDRU, MoD, RA
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-15 15:36:00

On February 15, the expert group from the NATO Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP) visited the National Defense Research Univerity (NDRU), MoD, RA. President of the NDRU, Doctor of

EU Structures Support Further Establishment of the Ombudsman’s Office
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-14 17:25:10

  “Union of Informed Citizens” NGO continues the series on reporting about foreign grants received by RA state bodies. This time we will address the property and grants received by

Conference on “Follow-up to the Recommendations of International Election Observation Missions in Armenia”
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-13 16:28:33

  YEREVAN, 14 February 2017 – In the framework of the Project “Long-term electoral assistance to the election related stakeholders of Armenia” the Council of Europe organised a Conference titled

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

25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Iran
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-10 20:23:52

Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Mohammad Javad Zarif exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and

RA National Debt Continues to Grow
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-10 15:55:16

  The level of national debt is one of the basic indicators describing the economic system of the country. The importance of the national debt consists in that it affects

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

Why Is Armenia Procuring Low Quality Superjets
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-09 13:29:12

  Russia’s Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov has recently told the journalists that Armenia is interested in obtaining Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 civil aircraft. In particular, the airplanes will

Harut Sassounian. Improved Russian US Relations May Be Helpful to Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-09 11:38:25

Last November, Americans elected the unlikeliest presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump. He is not your typical politician. As a successful and prominent businessman, he is used to making off-

Winners of “A letter to the Aurora Hero” contest are announced
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-08 14:55:20

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and Mediamax have wrapped up the results of the essay contest “A letter to the Aurora Hero”.   The essay by Anna Mehrabyan was selected as a winner

Comment by the Spokesman of MFA on extradition of Alexander Lapshin to Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-08 14:02:40

The persecution of Alexander Lapshin, his extradition to Azerbaijan is a gross violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of speech and movement, which once again demonstrates the existing

“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

Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the NKR Police board summarizing the results of the 2016 operative activities
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-08 13:00:10

On 8 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the NKR Police board summarizing the results of the 2016 operative activities. Head of the Police

"Just Business" Approach in Weapons Sales is a Boomerang
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-07 17:37:10

On February 7 the Belarus Supreme Court rejected blogger Alexander Lapshin’s appeal against the decision to extradite him to Azerbaijan. He’s currently awaiting extradition, which could take place 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.

Bako Sahakyan received senior personnel of the NKR State Service of Emergency Situations led by head of the structure Komitas Karapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-07 12:33:03

On 7 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received senior personnel of the NKR State Service of Emergency Situations led by head of the structure Komitas Karapetyan. Issues related to

Zoryan Institute’s response to the Turkish Foreign Minister’s call to set up a joint commission to study the events of 1915
  • Politics
  • 2017-02-06 19:47:50

 ZORYAN INSTITUTE OF CANADA, INC.   Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has called on Armenia to set up a joint commission to study the events of 1915: A Response by the Zoryan

Armenia: 25 year-old persistent and unfinished struggle for decolonization
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-06 18:18:49

After the collapse of Europe’s last empire—USSR and 25 years later from Armenia’s independency it’s still difficult to insist without ambiguity on the complete and irreversible elimination of neo-colonization

The Mission will conduct a planned monitoring in the direction of the NKR Hadrut region
  • Politics
  • 2017-02-06 14:45:33

On February 7, 2017, 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

Bako Sahakyan signed appointing Emil Babayan adviser to the Artsakh Republic President
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-06 13:20:44

  On 6 February President Bako Sahakyan signed appointing Emil Babayan adviser to the Artsakh Republic President.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Germany
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-03 19:14:29

Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th

Deputy FM Nazarian received the Head of Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the UK
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-03 19:11:06

Օn February 2, Garen Nazarian, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, received Sarah Swinford, Head of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of

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

Armenian Foreign Minister received Director General for Enlargement of the European Commission.video
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-03 18:52:34

On February 3, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, received the delegation of the European Commission headed by Christian Danielsson, Director General for Enlargement.   Welcoming the guest, Minister

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

Ucom keeps on following up and supporting the “Armath” engineering laboratories
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-03 14:22:16

Recently the pupils of “Armath” engineering club-laboratory of Gyumri branch of the National Polytechnic University of Armenia hosted the project representatives from Ucom and Union of the Information Technology

Ambassador Richard Mills Remarks to American Chamber of Commerce of Armenia As prepared
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-01 18:49:18

Dear Ministers and Deputy Ministers, dear President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia and Members of the AmCham Board of Directors, dear distinguished guests, thank you for

Elections in Armenia: Is There a Choice? Zaruhi Postanjyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-01 18:16:29

The Need for Participation of the Armenian Diaspora in the Political Life of Armenia    In the 21st century, Armenians have two political units located on 42 thousand square kilometers of

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

The Secretary-General- Message On The International Day of Commemoration In Memory օf the Victims օf the Holocaust
  • World News
  • 2017-01-27 15:05:59

Today, we honour the victims of the Holocaust, an incomparable tragedy in human history.   The world has a duty to remember that the Holocaust was a systematic attempt to eliminate

Two new stamps dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian army
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-27 15:01:07

On January 27th, 2017, 2 postage stamps dedicated to the theme “25th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian army” have been cancelled and put into circulation.   The postage stamps

Announcements to Armenia, Weapons to Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2017-01-26 16:49:11

  The developments in the Russian-Azerbaijani relations in Karabakh context show that, despite disagreements over some issues, Moscow and Baku still continue a more profound and genuine cooperation. In particular, developments

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

Armenia Ranked among Authoritarian States
  • Politics
  • 2017-01-25 18:42:47

  Today (January 25), the British influential “Economist Intelligence Unit” consulting company has published its annual report on democracy. The report bearing the title “Democracy Index: Revenge of the “deplorables”

The Dangerous Belarusian Precedent for Nagorno Karabakh
  • Politics
  • 2017-01-25 14:28:58

On January 20, at the request of Azerbaijan, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Belarus made a decision to extradite the famous blogger Alexander Lapshin arrested in

Bako Sahakyan chaired the first meeting of the Artsakh Republic Cabinet of Ministers in 2017
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-25 12:24:55

On 25 January President Bako Sahakyan chaired the first meeting of the Artsakh Republic Cabinet of Ministers in 2017.  In his speech President Sahakyan touched upon the 2016 social-economic figures,

John Stanmeyer is to Chair the Aurora Photo Competition Jury
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-24 19:31:35

  Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is pleased to announce the jury for the Aurora Photo Competition. The professional jury chaired by American photographer John Stanmeyer will select the best photos illustrating

Ministry of Emergency Situations Employees as Election Specialists in Polling Stations
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-24 19:14:52

  According to Armenia’s Electoral Code, the Central Election Commission has recently established the scope of professional knowledge and working skills that a voter registration technical equipment service technician should

Arman Tatoyan met with the Director General of the Directorate General of Democracy of the Council of Europe
  • Human Rights
  • 2017-01-24 17:22:21

The RA Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan had a meeting with the Director General of the Directorate General of Democracy of the Council of Europe Snežana Marković in Strasbourg.   During

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-24 13:55:54

On January 24, 2017, 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

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-23 18:21:39

On 23 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Karen Ulubabyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service

Announcing the Aurora Short Film Competition Jury
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-23 18:16:42

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announces the jury of the Aurora Short Film Competition launched on December 20, 2016. The diverse panel of professionals will select the best short films featuring

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-23 13:46:20

On January 24, 2017, 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

Armenia at 25 Year: A Country at a Crossroads, an Analysis by K.M. Greg Sarkissian, President of the Zoryan Institute
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-01-22 12:05:38

Vasgen Manukyan, an intellectual and theorist of the Karabagh Committee, [a dissident group in Soviet Armenia ] in his widely acclaimed article written in 1990 titled, “It is Time to

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia's Cassation Court headed by its chairman Arman Mkrtumyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-20 20:10:38

On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia's Cassation Court headed by its chairman Arman Mkrtumyan. Issues related to the cooperation of

Bako Sahakyan received representative of the “Tashir” Group of Companies in Armenia Narek Karapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-20 15:33:25

On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representative of the “Tashir” Group of Companies in Armenia Narek Karapetyan. Issues related to the implementation of various programs in Artsakh

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Judicial System Worker
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-20 13:03:22

On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Judicial System Worker.   In his speech President Sahakyan underlined that judicial system

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative launches a creative contest for children aged 7-14
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-20 12:37:29

  Aurora Humanitarian Initiative launches a creative contest for children aged 7-14.  The participants have to present their artwork in form of drawing, sculpture, woodwork, ceramic art, batik art or digital

Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan and deputy director Ararat Khlghatyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-19 18:43:14

On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan and deputy director Ararat Khlghatyan   Issues related to the implementation of

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of mayor Taron Margaryan
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-19 17:56:29

On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of mayor Taron Margaryan and convoked an enlarged consultation on

In Ashgabat the press conference was organized dedicated to the V Asian Games indoors and martial arts
  • Sport
  • 2017-01-19 16:38:52

On January 18, 2017 at the Olympic village in Ashgabat the press conference was organized dedicated to the V Asian Games indoors and martial arts, to be held from

The Human Rights Defender had a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland
  • Human Rights
  • 2017-01-19 12:42:57

On January 18, the Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan had a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland Jerzy Marek Nowakowski.   Within the meeting the

Harut Sassounian. Improved Russian US Relations May Be Helpful to Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-01-19 11:54:00

Last November, Americans elected the unlikeliest presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump. He is not your typical politician. As a successful and prominent businessman, he is used to making off-

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on putting the new Artsakh Republic Constitution project on a referendum
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-19 11:00:59

On 19 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on putting the new Artsakh Republic Constitution project on a referendum.  According to the decree, based on the consent given by

«Ավրորա» մարդասիրական նախաձեռնությունը ներկայացնում է հանրային կարծիքի հետազոտության հիմնական արդյունքները
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-18 20:00:58

  One in seven Armenians and one in twenty members of the general public are aware of the Aurora Prize, Aurora Opinion Audit reveals. January 18, 2017, Yerevan, Armenia - Aurora

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman Andranik Musikyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service in Battle" medal
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-18 19:07:10

On 18 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Andranik Musikyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service

Harut Sassounian. Improved Russian US Relations May Be Helpful to Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-01-18 17:01:02

Last November, Americans elected the unlikeliest presidential candidate, Donald J. Trump. He is not your typical politician. As a successful and prominent businessman, he is used to making off-

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

ASHGABAT STATEMENT ON COMMITMENTS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
  • Politics
  • 2017-01-17 16:13:55

    1. As an integral part of the United Nations commitment and strategy to advance sustainable development and combat climate change, the Secretary-General of the United Nations convened the first-ever

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Vahe Balayan was appointed a member of the NKR Control Chamber's board
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-16 15:08:51

On 16 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Vahe Balayan was appointed a member of the NKR Control Chamber's board with a 6 year term

Foreign Grants of the RA Ministry of Justice
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-01-16 13:22:45

“Union of Informed Citizens” continues its series on foreign grants received by Armenian state bodies, within the framework of which we will address the grants received by the RA

Elections of the President of Turkmenistan will be held on February 12, 2017
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-13 15:15:29

On this occasion, on February 12, 2017 from 07:00a.m. to 07:00 p.m. a polling station  No. 1 will be opened at the Embassy of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia. We

Maggy for children: continuous impact of Aurora Prize
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-13 14:44:58

  2016 Aurora Prize Laureate, Marguerite Barankitse – founder of Maison Shalom and the REMA Hospital in Burundi –was offered the chance to nominate humanitarian organizations which would receive the

Bako Sahakyan received ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau representative
  • Politics
  • 2017-01-12 19:21:15

On 12 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau representative Hrant Margaryan and ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau political representative, head of the ARF faction in

EU Continues to Remain Armenia’s Main Trade Partner
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-01-12 18:24:05

Armenia negotiated an association agreement with the European Union from 2010 to 2013. And though a document was finally agreed as a result of the negotiations, Armenia’s membership in

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-12 13:22:23

On January 12, 2017, 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

Bako Sahakyan visited the Shahoumyan region
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-11 16:21:15

On 11 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Shahoumyan region and got acquainted on site with the construction of a new “Jermajour” hydro-electric power station. The President noted

Referendum Rewinddocumentary sets stage for a “Diaspora-Armenia Reset”
  • Culture
  • 2017-01-11 10:56:59

New York, NY— On January 4th, over 100 people attended the premiere screening of Referendum Rewind at the Tribeca Film Center in lower Manhattan. Filmed, edited and directed by

The Music of Alexander Arutiunian Now Available Worldwide
  • Culture
  • 2017-01-10 11:20:57

The leading world classical music label NAXOS GRAND PRIANO today released the Solo Album of Hayk Melikyan, pianist and Honored Artist of Armenia dedicated to the piano music of

Bako Sahakyan partook in the Stepanakert’s Reneaissance square at a New Year event organized for gifted pupils of the NKR secondary schools
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-04 14:28:31

On 4 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the Stepanakert’s Reneaissance square at a New Year event organized for gifted pupils of the NKR secondary schools.   Central Information

Armenia’s “Success” in EAEU: A Summary of Two Years
  • Politics
  • 2016-12-30 14:04:05

  It has been two years since Armenia became member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) founded by Russia.   Membership in that union was justified by Armenia’s economic and political

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

Ombudsman and Supreme hadznakatare expand cooperation in the UN Refugees
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-12-30 12:23:26

On 29 December 2016, The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Arman Tatoyan, and UNHCR Representative in Armenia, Mr. Christoph Bierwirth, signed a project agreement for

CSTO Does Not Exist?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-12-29 18:35:30

On December 29 of 2016, Azerbaijan launched a diversionary infiltration attempt southeast of Chinar village in Tavush region of the Republic of Armenia, and entered into a battle with

Representative of Human Rights Defender Urgently Departs for Chinari Village, Tavush, in Regards to the Sabotage Infiltration
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-12-29 14:25:29

According to the press release by the RA Ministry of Defense, Azerbaijani troops launched a sabotage infiltration in the vicinity of Chinari village of Armenia’s Tavush region, early in

The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia tours to China
  • Culture
  • 2016-12-28 17:35:18

On December 28 the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia will be heading on tour to China, where the musicians will celebrate the New Year.   The Youth Orchestra received an invitation

Moscow and Ankara agreed on the plan of a truce in Syria.
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-12-28 17:05:18

  Beginning of article here: Turkey changed the name «Jhebkhat An — Nusra» to the new name: «Jhebkhat — Fatah — аsh — Sham». . Shortly on a subject: "Moscow and Ankara

Bako Sahakyan received Armenian National Assembly deputy chairman Eduard Sharmazanov
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-27 18:03:20

On 27 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Armenian National Assembly deputy chairman Eduard Sharmazanov. Issues related to deepening and widening inter-parliamentarian ties between the two Armenian republics were

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

Bako Sahakyan partook in the traditional New Year solemn event organized by the “Base Metals” company staff
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-27 12:33:32

On 26 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the traditional New Year solemn event organized by the “Base Metals” company staff. The President congratulated the workers of the

Artsakh Republic President visited the Kashen mining complex of the "Base Metals" CJSC
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-26 16:13:27

On 26 December Artsakh Republic President visited the Kashen mining complex of the "Base Metals" CJSC and got acquainted with its activities. The President convoked a working consultation on site

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

Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” in 3D animation
  • Culture
  • 2016-12-21 13:21:56

    For the first time in Armenia, Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” (“Shchelkunchik”) ballet has been presented in a new format with the application of latest technologies. The authors of the

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

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Serviceman
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-20 13:27:24

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

Iranian President’s Visit to Yerevan against the Background of Israeli-Azerbaijani Rapprochement
  • Politics
  • 2016-12-20 13:25:03

Recently it has become known that President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani is visiting Armenia on December 21, and then visits are envisaged to Kazakhstan and

Bako Sahakyan awarded a group of employees of the National Security Service colonel
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-20 12:35:59

  President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring military rank of colonel to a group of servicemen of the NKR National Security Service.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE

Armenia caught up within Russian-Israeli Military Industry Competition
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-19 18:57:30

  On December 13, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had an official visit to Azerbaijan. Although the visit only lasted 8 hours, the parties managed to make a lot of

Is Aurora Compatible with Amulsar Mining? Open letter to Ruben Vardanyan and Noubar Afeyan - PAEF
  • Social
  • 2016-12-19 18:02:46

To the Founders of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Members of Board of Directors of Ameriabank CJSC Noubar Afeyan Ruben Vardanyan Dear Mr. Afeyan, Mr. Vardanyan,   Days ago we were surprised and disappointed to learn

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

Comment by the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to NEWS.am Agency
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-19 14:54:29

  Question: The Azerbaijani mass media, referring to the Office of the Prosecutor General of the country, have reported about the detention of citizen of Russia and Israel Alexander Lapshin.

Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Eghegnot in the Shahoumyan region and met with community heads of the region
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-17 12:13:42

On 16 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Eghegnot in the Shahoumyan region and met with community heads of the region. Issues the communities face and

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

“Precious Resource: Competition for water is damaging a fertile valley” – By Vahan Ishkhanyan ArmeniaNow reporter
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-15 15:49:27

The waste of artesian waters extracted for fishery purposes in the Ararat Valley in recent years has left parts of the arable land without irrigation. On the other hand,

Cultural Relations Supported by Arts and English Language Teaching
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-15 12:54:55

2016 was an exciting year for the British Council full of new projects and events.  The year started off with the British Film Festival featuring seven films. The films