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“Microelectronics” and “Basics of Telecommunication” will be included in the curricula of five more high schools of Armenia starting September 1st
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-07-25 16:36:30

Having already proved its successfulness the unprecedented pilot project implemented last year by the member-organizations to the Union of ICT Employers is expanding this year.   The Ministry of Education and

The First Group of Sportsmen Left for Rio de Janeiro
  • Sport
  • 2016-07-25 15:11:30

With the sponsorship of Ucom today, at midnight, the first group of the Armenian National Olympic Team sportsmen has left for this year’s Summer Olympic Games capital – Rio

Professor Krikor Erzingatsian was conferred an Honourary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-25 15:06:00

  In recognition of his great contribution to surgery Professor Krikor Erzingatsian was conferred an Honourary Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, the highest honour this College

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-25 14:34:24

On 24 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region.   The Head of the State got acquainted with the construction of the hydropower stations on the Hagari and

Roaming in Europe at special tariffs
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-22 16:59:11

Till October 31, 2016, in ten European countries – Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Czech Republic and France – VivaCell-MTS subscribers can pay

V. Ambartsumian International Science Prize 2016 will not be awarded
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-07-22 14:36:46

V. Ambartsumian International Science Prize has been established by the President of Armenia in 2009 and at present is one of the important awards in astronomy/astrophysics and related sciences.

COSTA, HOVANNISIAN MEET
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-21 17:12:45

Yerevan--Raffi K. Hovannisian and visiting US Congressman Jim Costa met today.  They discussed the current situation in the Republic, regional challenges, and Armenian-American relations.    Costa represents the district that includes

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-21 13:31:49

On July 21, 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

Harut Sassounian. Turkish Coup D’état Still in Progress: Conflict Keeps Turkey in Turmoil
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-21 11:48:48

Most Armenians became ecstatic last Friday upon hearing that a military coup was in progress to topple Turkey’s President Erdogan.   Even I was caught up in a momentary euphoria, until

Technological Summer Camp in Hanqavan Bids Farewell to the First Flow of 300 Young Engineers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-07-20 16:54:25

The first flow of 300 schoolchildren aged 9-13, bid farewell to the seven-day Technology Camp in Hanqavan. The Summer Camp is organized for 600 schoolchildren by World Vision Armenia,

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-20 11:50:35

On July 21, 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

BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY'S ANCESTOR AMONG RIGHTEOUS TURKS
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-19 12:07:05

Responds to Obama's Eight-Year Pattern of Missed Opportunities   ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA   BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY'S ANCESTOR AMONG RIGHTEOUS TURKS     Great-Grandfather Ali Kemal Denounced the Armenian Genocide    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The newly-appointed British

Harut Sassounian.Turkish Coup D’état Still in Progress: Conflict Keeps Turkey in Turmoil
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-19 11:53:56

Most Armenians became ecstatic last Friday upon hearing that a military coup was in progress to topple Turkey’s President Erdogan.   Even I was caught up in a momentary euphoria, until

«THE GEOPOLITICAL LOVE» OF PUTIN AND ERDOGAN ROUGHLY DEVELOPS SO PUTIN DIDN’T EVEN MANAGE TO TAKE OUT «THE TURKISH KNIFE FROM THE HIS BACK».
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-19 10:40:12

  http://www.nt.am/ru/news/223693/   «THE GEOPOLITICAL LOVE» OF PUTIN AND ERDOGAN ROUGHLY DEVELOPS SO PUTIN DIDN’T EVEN MANAGE TO TAKE OUT «THE TURKISH KNIFE FROM THE HIS BACK». The beginning of the article –

The Macedonian Government expresses concern regarding the situation in Armenia.
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-19 10:26:45

The Macedonian MFA announced the concern of their government about the current social crisis in Yerevan. Particularly it is mentioned in the letter «The Macedonian society has a lot of

NKR Foreign Minister Received the Tavitian Foundation’s Scholarship Graduates
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-18 17:55:56

On July 18, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received graduates of the Scholarship of the Tavitian Foundation of the Fletcher School of Law

Nagorno-Karabakh: Affected civilians of both sides of conflict wait for peace and justice to come FIDH situation note
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-18 16:59:18

Nagorno-Karabakh:  Affected civilians of both sides of conflict wait for peace and justice to come  FIDH situation note       As old as the Soviet Union collapse, one of the most disastrous conflicts in

Prime Healthcare Donates $777,000 Of Medical Equipment to Artsakh through AAF
  • Сharity
  • 2016-07-16 15:48:41

 Prime Healthcare Donates $777,000  Of Medical Equipment to Artsakh through AAF   Glendale, CA -- Prime Healthcare Management, Inc, a division of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the largest hospital management companies

Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Ambassador of Greece on the occasion of completing his diplomatic mission
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-15 18:11:49

On July 14, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Ioannis Taghis, Ambassador of Greece in Armenia who completes his mission in Armenia.   Minister Nalbandian highly appreciated the traditionally friendly

Ambassador Mkrtchyan's meeting with Foreign Minister of Lithuania
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-15 17:55:25

On July 15, Tigran Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of Armenia to Lithuania had a meeting with Linas Linkevičius, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania.   During the meeting Ambassador Mkrtchyan underlined the

Armenian Foreign Minister bid a farewell to the Ambassador of Bulgaria
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-15 17:13:38

On July 14, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Georgi Karastamatov, Ambassador of Bulgaria in Armenia, on the occasion of completing his diplomatic mission in Armenia.   The Foreign Minister

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of its mayor Taron Margaryan
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-15 12:56:56

On 15 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of its mayor Taron Margaryan. Issues related to the cooperation between

New stamp dedicated to “Euro 2016”
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-15 12:31:23

A new stamp dedicated to European Football Championship “Euro 2016” will be put into circulation on July 15. The background of the stamp depicts the national stadium of France,

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-15 12:23:09

On July 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

Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-14 19:35:57

On 14 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. The meeting addressed a number of issues related to the situation along

Summer offer: “STARTPHONE” for AMD 2500 per month and smartphone for AMD 1
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-14 18:03:18

VivaCell-MTS informs that till August 15, 2016, when choosing Alcatel Pixi 3 (4), Alcatel Pixi 4 (4) or BLU Dash L smartphone and subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for

Harut Sassounian.Bundestag’s Turkish Member: ‘Young Turks Are Traitors; Talat & Enver Criminals’
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-14 15:25:10

Cem Ozdemir, co-chair of the Green Party, delivered a passionate speech in the German Parliament (Bundestag) on June 2, 2016, in support of the resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-14 15:20:30

    On July 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

IHG set to bring Crowne Plaza® to Yerevan, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-14 14:37:11

 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of the Crowne Plaza® Yerevan Armenia. Following the signing of its first Holiday Inn®

Roaming in Georgia: AMD 25 per one MB and one SMS message
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-14 13:07:39

VivaCell-MTS informs that by activating roaming while in Georgia, VivaCell-MTS subscribers can connect to “Magticom” or “Geocell” networks to use Internet at the tariff of AMD 25 for 1

Harut Sassounian. Bundestag’s Turkish Member: ‘Young Turks Are Traitors; Talat & Enver Criminals’
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-13 15:09:42

Cem Ozdemir, co-chair of the Green Party, delivered a passionate speech in the German Parliament (Bundestag) on June 2, 2016, in support of the resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies representing the Republican faction of the Armenian National Assembly at the head of the parliament’s deputy chairman E. Sharmazanov
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-12 19:40:03

On 12 July President Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies representing the Republican faction of the Armenian National Assembly at the head of the parliament’s deputy chairman Eduard

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-12 12:08:08

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Michael Virabyan deputy chairman of the NKR State Commission on Regulating Public Services and Economic Competition with a five year term of

Harut Sassounian.Bundestag’s Turkish Member: ‘Young Turks Are Traitors; Talat & Enver Criminals’
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-12 11:03:49

Cem Ozdemir, co-chair of the Green Party, delivered a passionate speech in the German Parliament (Bundestag) on June 2, 2016, in support of the resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Commission Regulating Public Services of the Republic of Armenia led by head of the structure Robert Nazaryan
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-08 20:05:10

On 8 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Commission Regulating Public Services of the Republic of Armenia led by head of the structure Robert Nazaryan. Issues

Symposium on "Employment and building capacity of the disadvantaged and people with disabilities in Armenia" took place in Yerevan
  • Social
  • 2016-07-06 17:44:03

On June 30, a symposium on the “Employment and building capacity of the disadvantaged and people with disabilities in the RA” has been held in Yerevan, which is aimed

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia received the EU Special Representative
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-06 16:46:24

On July 6, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, received Herbert Salber, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia.   The sides discussed the steps

Amulsar mine and vague future of Jermuk according to Lydian. PAEF
  • Organizations
  • 2016-07-06 15:04:25

  British offshore company Lydian International Limited registered at Toronto Stock Exchange plans to exploit gold mine in Amulsar. For years it didn’t include Jermuk town as an area affected

Harut Sassounian.Early Warning Signs of Turkey’s Troubles with Trump
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-06 11:14:49

The Republican and Democratic Parties will be holding their conventions later this month to select Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton respectively as their presidential nominees.   For loyal party members, the

Harut Sassounian.Early Warning Signs of Turkey’s Troubles with Trump
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-07-05 11:00:54

The Republican and Democratic Parties will be holding their conventions later this month to select Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton respectively as their presidential nominees.   For loyal party members, the

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-04 18:42:59

On July 4, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting with Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russia, who is in Yerevan within the framework of the Council

Foreign Minister of Armenia received the CSTO Secretary General
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-04 18:30:19

On July 4, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Nikolay Bordyuzha, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.   The interlocutor touched upon the process of implementation of the priorities of

NKR Foreign Minister Received Interns of the Armenian Assembly of America
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-04 18:19:29

On July 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received interns of the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA), who had arrived in Artsakh on

Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Kazakhstan
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-04 17:55:41

On July 4, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting with Erlan Idrissov, Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan, who is in Yerevan to participate in the session of

DEVELOPMENT OF NEONATOLOGY AND ROP DISCUSSED AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-04 16:55:46

The Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP) held an international conference on “Development of Neonatology in Armenia” today within the framework of the USAID-funded “Improving Quality of Neonatal Care Services in

9 More “Armath” Engineering Laboratories to Operate in the Regions of Ararat and Vayots Dzor
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-07-04 16:50:26

Upon the initiative by the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) with the support of Ucom, the opening parade of the “Armath” engineering club-laboratories reached the regions of Ararat

HayPost and RIA Money Transfer launch a joint campaign
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-01 16:32:26

The National Operator of Postal Communication of the Republic of Armenia HayPost and the third largest money transfer system in the world RIA Money Transfer announced a joint campaign.

OPEN LETTER To the Yerevan Office of the World Bank: No More New Mines in Armenia, including the Amulsar gold mine։ PAEF
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-01 12:52:54

  In response to the World Bank Yerevan office’s invitation to participate in a workshop to discuss the draft note on “Environmental Governance in Mining Sector”, we would like to

Armenians in China Organize Artsakh Fundraiser
  • Press release
  • 2016-07-01 11:07:01

The Armenian Community of China, commonly known as ChinaHay, organized a fundraising campaign as part of global efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to victims of the Artsakh conflict.     The

Response to the “compromised” version of Kaghtsrashen project – PAEF
  • Social
  • 2016-06-30 14:54:23

  In 2013 World Bank provided Armenia’s government with around 30 million USD on preferential terms for improving its irrigation systems. The loan is to be repaid within 25 years.

Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of Perished for Motherland and Missing in Action visited Stepanakert Memorial Complex
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-29 19:30:41

On 29 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of Perished for Motherland and Missing in Action visited Stepanakert Memorial Complex and laid a wreath

NKR Foreign Minister Received Members of the Children of Armenia Fund
  • Social
  • 2016-06-29 14:40:54

On June 29, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received founder of the Children of Armenia Fund and Chairman of the Board of Directors

Harut Sassounian.Pope Listens to His Heart, not Handlers, On Genocide during Armenia Pilgrimage
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-06-29 14:15:38

While Armenians throughout the world were overjoyed with the landmark “pilgrimage” of His Holiness Pope Francis to the first Christian state, most people were unaware of the behind the

President Bako Sahakyan met with chairman of the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Garo Armen and adviser to the fund’s Board of Directors, former US ambassador to Armenia John Evans
  • Social
  • 2016-06-29 13:47:33

On 29 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with chairman of the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Garo Armen and adviser to the fund’s Board of Directors, former

Ucom Supports the Opening of “Armath” Engineering Club-Laboratories also in Shirak and Aragatsotn Regions of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-06-28 16:51:24

    On June 22-24 upon the initiative by the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) with the support of Ucom, 12 “Armath” engineering club-laboratories were opened in Shirak and Aragatsotn

Bako Sahakyan received primate of Hayk Maghakelyan and Vahe Karapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-28 13:24:41

On 27 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received primate of the New Nakhichevan and Russian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Patriarchic exarch Archbishop Yezras Nersisyan, philanthropists from

Ucom Acquired the Exclusive Rights to Broadcast «Grand Slam» Tennis Tournament over Cable-TV in Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-06-27 11:49:35

Ucom has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast the matches of «Grand Slam» tennis tournament over the cable television network in Armenia. The first part of the tournament is

Harut Sassounian.Pres. Erdogan May Have to Resign If his College Diploma is Fake
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-06-24 13:10:24

As if Turkish President Rejep Erdogan did not have enough headaches, he now faces a new accusation that he may have forged his college diploma. If true, he would

June a solemn ceremony of handing in with diplomas and awards to students having graduated from the Artsakh State University with honors took place at the Residence of the Artsakh Republic President
  • Social
  • 2016-06-24 12:51:45

On 24  June a solemn ceremony of handing in with diplomas and awards to students having graduated from the Artsakh State University with honors took place at the Residence

International Conference on Global Security Studies will be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-24 11:34:28

Yerevan, Armenia: On June 24-25, 2016 an international young scholar conference titled “Local Roots of Global Peace” will be held at Eurasia International University in Yerevan (EIU) (address: 24/2

Strong roof after 20 years of living in a metal container
  • Сharity
  • 2016-06-23 15:28:57

The heads and employees of VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing participated in the construction of the half-built house of Khachatryan family in Kaqavadzor village of Aragatsotn region.

International Conference on Global Security Studies will be held in Yerevan
  • Announcements
  • 2016-06-23 00:22:54

  Yerevan, Armenia: On June 24-25, 2016 an international young scholar conference titled “Local Roots of Global Peace” will be held at Eurasia International University in Yerevan (EIU) (address: 24/2

Harut Sassounian. Pres. Erdogan May Have to Resign If his College Diploma is Fake
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-06-22 13:59:07

  As if Turkish President Rejep Erdogan did not have enough headaches, he now faces a new accusation that he may have forged his college diploma. If true, he would

Property of the RA Police Obtained by Foreign Grants
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-06-22 12:54:29

“Union of Informed Citizens” continues introducing the series on the foreign grants received by RA state bodies. This time we will introduce the grants received by the RA Police

12th “National Gallery” International Music Festival started
  • Culture
  • 2016-06-20 10:30:59

“Gallery of Arts” cultural fund, with the support of the RA Ministry of Culture and in partnership with VivaCell-MTS launches the 12th “National Gallery” International Music Festival that will

Bako Sahakyan received a group of former deputies of the Armenian Supreme Council
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-17 16:54:27

On 17 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of former deputies of the Armenian Supreme Council. The meeting addressed a range of issues concerning the domestic and

Harut Sassounian.Acting Armenian Patriarch of Turkey: Shameful Tool of Turkish Propaganda
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-06-17 15:20:44

Archbishop Aram Ateshyan, General Vicar of the Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, sent a highly controversial letter last week to President Recep Erdogan, criticizing the German Parliament’s decision to recognize

Bako Sahakyan received minister of education and science of the Republic of Armenia Levon Mkrtchyan and delegation headed by him
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-17 13:20:54

On 17 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received minister of education and science of the Republic of Armenia Levon Mkrtchyan and delegation headed by him.  The meeting addressed issues

Ukraine International Airlines Doubles Flights to Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-16 16:42:29

Starting from July 15, 2016 Ukraine International Airlines will be operating 14 flights a week instead of current 7 on the direction Kyiv-Yerevan-Kyiv.    This destination has recently started to become

Volunteers from the Diaspora visit VivaCell-MTS headquarters
  • Social
  • 2016-06-16 15:48:06

VivaCell-MTS hosted a group of young Diaspora Armenian volunteers from different countries aged between 20 and 32 years, who serve as volunteers for an average of 4 months each,

70 More “Armath” Engineering Laboratories to Operate in Border Communities and Regions of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-06-16 15:30:37

According to the Memorandum of Cooperation signed between the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) and Ucom, the latter invests to open around 70 more engineering club-laboratories named “Armath”

Bako Sahakyan met lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov
  • Politics
  • 2016-06-15 13:26:52

On 15 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces, lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov.  The meeting addressed

VivaCell-MTS is the local sponsor of the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament broadcast
  • Sport
  • 2016-06-14 17:40:53

VivaCell-MTS is the sponsor of the broadcasting of the European football championship on the First TV channel of Armenia.    The long awaited games are now a good reason for everyone

Integrated Climate Risk Management as a Key Global Priority
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-06-13 14:37:20

Yerevan, 13 June, 2016 – Global climate risk management issues will be discussed at a three-day workshop organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia and the

Theory and Practice of Terrorism: Myth Busting
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-06-13 13:53:39

‘’ Terrorism will spill over if you don't speak up’’, said a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai. Brussels and Paris, and

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in the Brussels Francophone Parliament with a group of deputies
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-10 18:09:35

On 10 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in the Brussels Francophone Parliament with a group of deputies headed by president of the parliament Julie De Groote. Issues related

The Youth are Helping Their Communities
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-10 15:13:57

Ashtarak,  Region of Aragatsotn – June 2 –  Students of  School #5  and their guests  celebrated the opening of  a   newly built bus stop.  The bus stop was

“HTC M9+” or “BLU Pure XL” smartphone for AMD 1 if subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-06-08 17:51:43

    Subscribing to VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months one can get an “HTC M9+” or “BLU Pure XL” smartphone for AMD 1.   For AMD 17 500 monthly fee the

The delegation at the head of Artsakh Republic President arrived in Belgium with a working visit
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-08 17:01:22

On 7 June the delegation at the head of Artsakh Republic President arrived in Belgium with a working visit.  On 8 June the President met in Brussels with Els Van

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-06-08 14:05:51

On June 8, 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

Harut Sassounian.Having Admitted Complicity in Genocide, Germany Should Now Compensate Armenians
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-06-08 13:55:09

Despite ‘Sultan’ Erdogan’s insults and threats, the German Parliament went boldly forward last week and recognized the Armenian Genocide. In retaliation, Turkey immediately withdrew its ambassador from Berlin.   The historic

Harut Sassounian.Having Admitted Complicity in Genocide, Germany Should Now Compensate Armenians
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-06-07 14:21:52

Despite ‘Sultan’ Erdogan’s insults and threats, the German Parliament went boldly forward last week and recognized the Armenian Genocide. In retaliation, Turkey immediately withdrew its ambassador from Berlin.   The historic

The opening ceremony of the Aram Khachaturian Competition was headed by the Armenian conductors of various generations
  • Culture
  • 2016-06-07 14:16:36

The 12th Aram Khachaturian International Competition was launched on June 6 in the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. The spouse of the President of RA Rita Sargsyan who patronizes the

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-06-07 14:13:00

On June 8, 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

Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Charencavan and met there with a group of Talish village
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-06 16:38:43

On 6 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Charencavan and met there with a group of Talish village residents temporarily residing there as the result

TUMO Summer kicks off today. Ready, Set, Go!
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-06-01 18:38:43

On this special day, International Children’s day, we’re happy to share with you all the various activities that TUMO has prepared for its students this summer. TUMO Summer will

International Children’s Day in Martakert
  • Social
  • 2016-06-01 17:59:39

On June 1, the President of the NKR National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan visited the N 1 kindgarten of the city of Martakert and congratulated in the connection of International

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Gishi village of the Martouni region
  • Press release
  • 2016-06-01 17:29:19

On 1 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Gishi village of the Martouni region and was present at a solemn opening ceremony of a kindergarten capitally renovated by

Karabakh Telecom announces that further to unfortunate interruptions the internet service has been restored
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-06-01 12:15:07

Stepanakert, June 1, 2016. Karabakh Telecom announces that further to unfortunate interruptions the internet service has been restored. The Company’s sincerely apologizes to all its subscribers for the inconvenience

Children's guide "Everything for children" is also available in electronic format
  • New Books
  • 2016-06-01 10:32:22

Յուրաքանչյուր ծնողի ամենամեծ ցանկությունն է տեսնել իր երեխային առողջ եւ ուրախ, հնարավորինս շուտ հայտանբերել նրա մեջ հասունացող տաղանդը եւ լավ մասնագետների օգնությամբ սկսել այն զարգացնել: «Նոյյան Տապան»-ի նոր նախագիծը՝

Stamped souvenir sheet dedicated to Sport. 31st Summer Olympic Games "Rio-2016" was cancelled and put into circulation
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-31 16:29:15

In 2016 on May 30th in the framework of World Stamp Show NY-2016  a stamped souvenir sheet  dedicated to the  “Sport. 31st Summer Olympic Games "Rio-2016"” was canceled and

Harut Sassounian. Another Seasoned U.S. Diplomat Hounded Out of Office
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-31 11:49:57

The headline of the May 17 opinion column by David Ignatius in The Washington Post -- “When diplomats get punished for doing their jobs” -- triggered unhappy recollections of

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding Sergey Davtyan with the “Grigor Lousavorich” order for services rendered to the Nagorno Karabagh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-31 11:44:41

On 31 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding Sergey Davtyan with the “Grigor Lousavorich” order for services rendered to the Nagorno Karabagh

VivaCell-MTS reminds: no commission applies when recharging a prepaid account via “Top-up” service
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-30 18:55:43

VivaCell-MTS reminds its subscribers that recharging a prepaid account with any amount via the “Top-up” service is performed without applying commission fee. The service has had this principle in

Comment by the NKR MFA Press Service
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-30 11:19:41

Statement by the head of the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry about the alleged military use of monuments of Islamic architecture located on the territory of the

The Western Armenian National Football Team Arrived in Sochi
  • Sport
  • 2016-05-28 12:36:55

On May 27, The Western Armenian National Football Team arrived in Sochi, "Noyan Tapan" correspondent reports from Sochi. Here the athletes were greeted by the official delegation of State of

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund’s Board of Trustees held in the city of Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-27 18:50:27

  On 27 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund’s Board of Trustees held in the city of Yerevan. On behalf of the

HayPost will participate in the biggest international philatelic exhibition: World Stamp Show - NY 2016
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-27 17:53:26

  World Stamp Show -NY 2016 is a major once-a-decade eight day international philatelic exhibition which will take place May 28 through June 4 in New York, USA.  More than 120

AGBU GALA IN LONDON ROUSES TREMENDOUS SUPPORT FOR SYRIAN RELIEF
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-25 19:43:57

$325,000 RAISED FOR THE AGBU HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND FOR SYRIAN ARMENIANS   On May 21, AGBU brought together hundreds of supporters and friends for a Gala Benefit Dinner at the

Bako Sahakyan met with a group of residents of the Talish village
  • Social
  • 2016-05-25 18:31:18

On 25 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with a group of residents of the Talish village.  A range of social-economic issues the Talish villagers are facing in the

Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies of the Bulgarian Parliament representing the “National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria”
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-25 18:25:02

  On 25 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies of the Bulgarian Parliament representing the “National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria” party headed by

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan vs. Gulen in Texas Courts: Battle of Two Turkish Powerhouses
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-25 15:55:52

A decade ago, two Turkish Islamist leaders -- Recep Erdogan (now President) and prominent Sunni cleric Fethullah Gulen -- were the best of friends. Their common enemy was the

New models of smartphones for AMD 1 in case of subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-05-25 13:26:42

The range of smartphones offered within “STARTPHONE” tariff plan has been replenished with new models. By the way, in case of subscribing to the tariff plan for 24 months

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan vs. Gulen in Texas Courts: Battle of Two Turkish Powerhouses
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-24 13:16:20

A decade ago, two Turkish Islamist leaders -- Recep Erdogan (now President) and prominent Sunni cleric Fethullah Gulen -- were the best of friends. Their common enemy was the

Marguerite Barankitse addresses the UN world humanitarian summit
  • World News
  • 2016-05-24 13:13:56

In her first public address as Aurora Prize Laureate, Marguerite Barankitse will discuss how grassroots initiatives in conflict-afflicted communities are influencing humanitarian engagement and shifting the rules of engagement.    Marguerite

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received prominent boxer Vakhtang Darchinyan and his team members
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-23 18:58:35

On 23 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received prominent boxer Vakhtang Darchinyan and his team members.   Issues related to the development of sports, particularly boxing, in Artsakh were discussed

What we need from the Humanitarian Summit
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-23 17:59:20

Next week at the first ever World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, leaders from Governments, international agencies, the private sector and civil society will gather to announce their commitments to

Answer of Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Кocharyan to the question by “Armenpress” news agency
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-20 16:32:13

    2016-05-20   Question: Mr. Kocharyan, how would you comment on the statement of PACE President Pedro Agramunt that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as all the conflicts should be resolved based

Bako Sahakyan visited a section on the republic's southern borderline
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-19 19:31:00

On 19 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a section on the republic's southern borderline, got acquainted with the course of the service and situation there, gave corresponding

NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FACTIONS’ STATEMENT on Condemnation of the Genocide against Greeks in Ottoman Empire
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-19 17:53:59

NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FACTIONS’ STATEMENT on Condemnation of the Genocide against Greeks in Ottoman Empire   - Basing on the fundamental principles of the international law and perceiving Genocide

Harut Sassounian. Kurdish MP Delivers Fiery Speech In Turkish Parliament
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-19 14:30:25

In recent days, scathing speeches by Armenian and Kurdish deputies in the Turkish Parliament have been circulating on the internet. Last week, I presented the bold speech by Armenian

Sergey Smbatyan conducted the Georgian Chamber Orchestra, Ingolstadt
  • Culture
  • 2016-05-19 14:00:53

The artistic director of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia Sergey Smbatyan conducted the Georgian Chamber Orchestra, Ingolstadt on May 12.    The repertoire of the concert included the musical pieces

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-19 13:35:22

    On May 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

t Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the German Die Linke Party at head of Bundestag deputy Ulla Jelpke
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 17:23:03

On 18 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the German Die Linke Party at head of Bundestag deputy Ulla Jelpke. Issues related to establishing and deepening ties

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia at the 126th Session of the Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 14:57:54

Excellences, Secretary General, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I would like to congratulate Bulgaria on its productive chairmanship at the Committee of Ministers and to thank Minister Mitov for the excellent ogranisation of this

Bako Sahakyan received representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Party Bureau Hrant Margaryan
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 13:16:15

On 18 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Party Bureau Hrant Margaryan.   The meeting attended by member of the Artsakh Central Committee

Bako Sahakyan signed laws
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-18 13:00:46

On 18 May President Bako Sahakyan signed laws on making changes and amendments to the NKR Law “On Securing Traffic Safety” and introducing amendments and changes to the NKR

U.S. and Armenian Businesses Look for Ways to Partner
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-18 12:52:56

Connecting U.S. businesses to the Armenian market is a win-win proposition. Businesses are always looking for investment opportunities, and bringing more companies to Armenia diversifies and strengthens the nation’s

Harut Sassounian. Kurdish MP Delivers Fiery Speech In Turkish Parliament
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-18 11:52:58

In recent days, scathing speeches by Armenian and Kurdish deputies in the Turkish Parliament have been circulating on the internet. Last week, I presented the bold speech by Armenian

NKR Foreign Ministry comment on the Vienna meeting
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 11:41:13

We commend the meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan held on May 16 in Vienna with participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Secretary of State

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 11:36:38

On May 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

Bako Sahakyan visited one of the Defense Army's training grounds
  • Social
  • 2016-05-17 16:40:34

On 17 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited one of the Defense Army's training grounds, met with the personnel of a battalion composed of members of the Artsakh

TUMO and the HALO Trust Partner to Inspire Young Photographers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-05-17 13:00:06

TUMO Center for Creative Technologies and the HALO TRUST are partnering to deliver a professional photography workshop to develop the skills of aspiring young photographers and raise awareness of

Harut Sassounian.Kurdish MP Delivers Fiery Speech In Turkish Parliament
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-17 11:41:51

In recent days, scathing speeches by Armenian and Kurdish deputies in the Turkish Parliament have been circulating on the internet. Last week, I presented the bold speech by Armenian

S T A T E M E N T
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-05-16 16:34:07

    We, the undersigned civil society organizations, having engaged in the analysis of the draft Electoral Code, having prepared alternative proposals and solutions, and having delegated our representatives to participate

Presentation at the British Parliament on 9 May 2016 by prominent Armenian political scientist and historian, Dr Armen Ayvazyan, on the geostrategic and security realities facing Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-16 13:54:58

    Organised by ADLP (Armenian Democratic Liberal Party) UK Branch   One of the most prominent Armenian historians and political scientists, and formerly an Acting Head of the Armenian Delegation to the

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2016 summer draft and demobilization
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-16 13:00:41

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2016 summer draft and demobilization.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Eight Suggestions on the RA Draft Electoral Code
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-13 17:19:54

“Union of Informed Citizens” NGO has sent a number of suggestions related to the RA Draft Electoral Code to the RA Government and to the National Assembly Committee on

The third round of Armenia-EU negotiations were held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-13 17:15:11

On May 12, third round of negotiations on a new legal framework of Armenia-European Union relations was held in Yerevan.   Garen Nazarian, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, and Dirk Schuebel,

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia met the French Minister of State for European Affairs
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-13 13:10:43

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian, who pays a working visit to Paris, met Minister of State for European Affairs of France Harlem Désir.   During the meeting, steps

Poursuite du développement de la production agricole et laitière dans la Région du Tavouch en Arménie
  • Economy
  • 2016-05-13 11:38:06

  Communiqué de presse Mai 2016 coopÉration INTERNATIONALE   Poursuite du développement de la production agricole et laitière  dans la Région du Tavouch en Arménie   du 23 au 26 mai 2016   Patrick Devedjian, Député et Président du

NKR MFA Statement
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-13 11:28:33

22 years ago, on May 12, 1994, a termless agreement on ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, signed by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the Azerbaijani Republic and the Republic of

The Human Rights Defender of Armenia has presented to Secretary General of the Council of Europe the atrocities committed by Azerbaijani Armed Forces and has transmitted the Report of the NKR Ombudsman
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-05-13 10:54:23

On May 12 the Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan met with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland in Strasbourg.   A. Tatoyan has

Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations of the republic
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-12 18:35:19

On 12 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations of the republic. Issues related to socio-economic situation in the regions and

Will the Issue of Arms Sales Reach the UN Security Council?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-12 16:37:18

There is an important noteworthy suggestion in the recent interview that the RA Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Shavarsh Kocharyan gave to the Austrian Die Presse regarding the Nagorno

Answer of Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Кocharyan to the question by “Armenpress” news agency
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-12 14:50:59

Question: Mr. Kocharyan, taking into consideration the April aggression of Azerbaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh, how would you comment on the 22nd anniversary of ceasefire agreement signed between Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia and

The 2016 Housing Project Implemented by VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Launched
  • Сharity
  • 2016-05-12 14:44:02

As a Result of Joint Works the 100th House is Being Built   The 2016 housing project implemented jointly by Fuller Center for Housing Armenia and VivaCell-MTS launched in Margara village

Strategy based on historical experience
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-12 11:54:22

To the President of Russian Federation   Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich!   I, Mikaelian Artashes, have been a citizen of Russian Federation for 23 years. During these years I have been cherishing a great

Gobekli Tepe, Noah’s Ark & Lost Atlantis
  • Mysteries of science
  • 2016-05-12 09:48:07

A curious thread of clues and evidence connects the world’s oldest stone circles at Gobekli Tepe in Turkey, the Biblical story of Noah’s Ark, and Plato’s account of the

Official statement on use of Nagorno-Karabakh flag at Eurovision Song Contest
  • Social
  • 2016-05-11 18:38:12

The EBU and the Reference Group, the governing body of the Eurovision Song Contest, strongly condemn the brandishing of the Nagorno-Karabakh flag in the Green Room during the live

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and the Republic of Armenia second President Robert Kocharyan held a meeting
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-11 18:20:16

On 11 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and the Republic of Armenia second President Robert Kocharyan held a meeting. A range of issues relating to the large-scale combat operations

Winners of the 7th Mini-football Championship among the representatives of Armenian media announced
  • Sport
  • 2016-05-11 16:57:57

7th Mini-football Championship among the representatives of Armenian media ended up. The tournament took place in Dynamo Sports Complex.    The winner of the Championship was News.am website team. «Avetis» TV

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-11 14:51:25

On May 11, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted reinforced monitoring of the Line of Contact between

“Samsung A310” smartphone for AMD 1 when subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-10 19:35:14

When subscribing to VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months one can get a “Samsung A310” smartphone for AMD 1.   For AMD 13 500 monthly fee the subscriber also gets

Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-10 19:25:58

On 10 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.    The meeting addressed a number of issues related to the situation along

Bako Sahakyan met at the Tigranakert archeological museum with representatives of Hay Dat Central Council, regional committees and offices
  • Social
  • 2016-05-10 17:29:45

On 10 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met at the Tigranakert archeological museum with representatives of Hay Dat Central Council, regional committees and offices.   A wide range of issues

Harut Sassounian.Turkish Denialist Helps Publicize Truth about the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-10 13:52:55

Ergun Kirlikovali, a resident of Orange County, California, and former president of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations, has carried out a life-long Don Quixotic battle against recognition of

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-10 13:48:23

On May 11, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct reinforced monitoring of the Line of Contact

A computer class established in borderland village of Vahan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-05-10 13:09:12

    VivaCell-MTS has always kept borderland communities at the center of its attention. This time the company has refurbished the computer class of Vahan secondary school with 10 computers. It

Electronic Voting Systems Do Not Reduce the Human Factor
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-10 11:30:12

As it is known, the RA Government proposes to introduce an electronic system of voter registration in the polling stations according to the Draft Electoral Code to be adopted

Congratulatory Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi
  • Social
  • 2016-05-09 14:42:55

Congratulatory Address of President Bako Sahakyan  in connection with the Victory Holiday,  the Day of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi     Dear compatriots, Dear veterans of the Great Patriotic

Natalia Sabol: «Crimean Armeniada»
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-07 22:10:22

Natalia Sabol:   «Crimean Armeniada» According to numerous sources, the modern Crimean peninsula in ancient times was called Tauris. This title is carefully draw to the Latin word “Taurus” (“bull”). Although

Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the National Commission on Television and Radio of the Republic of Armenia Gagik Bouniatyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-06 18:08:40

On 6 May September President Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the National Commission on Television and Radio of the Republic of Armenia Gagik Bouniatyan. Issues related to the development of

Official opening of the Wildlife Rescue Center took place in Urtsadzor
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-06 17:07:57

The official opening of Wildlife Rescue Centre (WRC) took place in the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge (CWR), a privately protected area managed by the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife

Harut Sassounian. Turkish Denialist Helps Publicize Truth about the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-06 15:48:08

Ergun Kirlikovali, a resident of Orange County, California, and former president of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations, has carried out a life-long Don Quixotic battle against recognition of

Prime minister the Japanese Shinzo Abe in Sochi would like to invite this year Vladimir Putin to the your small homeland, in Yamaguti's prefecture .
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-05 21:59:42

TOMORROW IN SOCHI WILL be the PRESIDENT of RUSSIA VLADIMIR PUTIN And the Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe WILL MEET. WHAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO WAIT FROM THIS MEETING?    In

A new service from VivaCell-MTS “Deactivation of Internet roaming”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-05-05 18:52:40

Now VivaCell-MTS subscribers can control communication expenses while in roaming, especially the expenses connected with unwanted Internet usage which can happen  when the smartphone makes automatic updates, with the

Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shоushi
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-05 18:42:16

On 5 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shоushi and held there a working consultation devoted to the implementation of a range of socioeconomic programs

Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region and held there a working consultation devoted to the implementation of a range of socioeconomic programs in the region
  • Social
  • 2016-05-04 13:50:48

On 3 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region and held there a working consultation devoted to the implementation of a range of socioeconomic programs in

Human Rights Defender of RA met with UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Mr Bradley Busetto
  • Press release
  • 2016-05-03 16:30:17

Republic of Armenia Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan held a working meeting with UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Mr Bradley Busetto on May 2.   During the meeting issues related

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and the first President of the Republic of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan held a meeting
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-03 12:54:43

On 3 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and the first President of the Republic of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan held a meeting. A range of issues related to the wide-scale

Harut Sassounian. Turkish Denialist Helps Publicize Truth about the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-05-03 12:51:59

  Ergun Kirlikovali, a resident of Orange County, California, and former president of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations, has carried out a life-long Don Quixotic battle against recognition of

In Armenia Infant Mortality Can be Reduced by Almost 30 Percent. AANM
  • Social
  • 2016-05-02 00:27:49

The conditions of the Regional Obstetric are increasingly deteriorating. Armenian Association of Neonatal Medicine (AANM) has come to such conclusion after conducting monitoring and evaluation referring to the general

Domain name registration in .am at more affordable prices
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-30 15:52:03

VivaCell-MTS continues providing services of domain name registration in .am. Now within the special offer in effect till May 10, 2016 domain names can be registered by resident consumers

VivaCell-MTS cooperates with “Transparency International Anticorruption Center” NGO
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-29 16:14:46

    The meeting of the Executive Director of “Transparency International Anticorruption Center” NGO Varuzhan Hoktanyan and TIAC member, expert Khachik Harutyunyan with VivaCell-MTS General Manager and employees took place in

Armenian Genocide Commemoration Event at the U.S. Congress
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-29 16:07:52

On April 27, the annual event commemorating the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held at the United States Congress.   Some twenty members of the U.S. Congress, including Senator

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the mini-football championship among representatives of mass media
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-29 12:19:53

7-th Mini-football Championship among the representatives of Armenian media kicked off in Dynamo Sports Complex. The Championship is aimed at fostering healthy lifestyle and popularizing football.   The Chairman of the

The Hill. US should hold Azerbaijan accountable
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-28 22:14:45

The time has come for Azerbaijan to face consequences from the United States and the international community for its blatant military aggression against the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR).   After years of

The Solar Dryers Created by Armenian Inventors Can Give a New Impetus to the Development of Agriculture
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-04-28 21:22:25

“New farmer dryers, which work with the help of bio-energy and solar energy, and which “snatch more energy” from sun, will give an opportunity to develop the agriculture in

THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE.Money talks, and right now it's talking shit.Kim Kardashyan
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-28 02:08:49

"My family and I are no strangers to BS in the press. We've learned to brush it off. Lies make good headlines, good headlines make great covers, great covers

Foreign Minister of Armenia received Ambassadors of the EU member-states
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-27 20:03:51

On April 27, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Ambassadors of the EU member-states, accredited to Armenia, the Head of the European Union Delegation in Armenia.   Minister Nalbandian presented to the

Ambassador Yeganian’s meeting with the Minister of Canadian Heritage
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-27 19:42:35

On April 22, Armen Yeganian, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Canada, had a meeting with Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, who is in charge for culture,

Harut Sassounian.Who Should Be More Pitied: Pres. Obama or Naive Armenians?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-27 18:40:10

For eight years now, Pres. Obama has failed to keep his campaign promise to call the Armenian Genocide a genocide. Yet, for some incomprehensible reason, which can only be

Conference Dedicated to Artsakh Took Place in French Town of Martigues
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-27 18:28:25

On April 25, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to France Hovhannes Gevorgian moderated a conference entitled “The 25 years of Nagorno Karabakh’s Independence. Observations and Perspectives” in French

Flowers laid at the Genocide Memorial on April 24 will get a second life
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-27 12:20:34

On April 27 the traditional Flower Gathering event took place in the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex on the initiative of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets.

The Washington Post: A renewed conflict in the Caucasus.
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-27 10:48:27

By David Ignatius Opinion writer April 26 at 7:26 PM  STEPANAKERT, Nagorno-Karabakh   The military commander of this breakaway Armenian republic predicted in an interview here Monday that a fragile cease-fire

About what Azerbaijanis are actually talking on the front-line (Video)
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-27 10:21:45

Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan posted on his facebook page mobile telephone conversations of Azerbaijanis and its translations achieved from radio

The situation in Talish village remains tense. Armenian side took back one of the lost positions
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-27 02:52:44

The situation in Nagorno Karabakh’s Talish village is once again tense.  According to our sources, the Armenian side withdrew its previously lost positions which angered our opponent.  As a

NKR Representative Delivered a Speech at the Event Dedicated to the 101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-26 19:10:58

On April 22, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA Robert Avetisyan took part in an event dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Harut Sassounian.Who Should Be More Pitied: Pres. Obama or Naive Armenians?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-26 14:01:56

For eight years now, Pres. Obama has failed to keep his campaign promise to call the Armenian Genocide a genocide. Yet, for some incomprehensible reason, which can only be

Harut Sassounian.Who Should Be More Pitied: Pres. Obama or Naive Armenians?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-26 14:01:56

For eight years now, Pres. Obama has failed to keep his campaign promise to call the Armenian Genocide a genocide. Yet, for some incomprehensible reason, which can only be

War May Resume at "Any Moment" Armenian President Warns
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-25 23:12:37

War can break out “at any moment” in the Caucasus flashpoint of Nagorno-Karabakh and there’s little prospect of talks to resolve the conflict, the president of Armenia said.  A Russian-brokered

Appeal to the UN, EU and to the Organizations of the International Community
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-25 15:20:13

Appeal to the UN, EU and to the Organizations of the International Community       Turkey As the successor state of the Ottoman Empire is internationally responsible for Armenian Genocide and will

t Bako Sahakyan received head of EU-Artsakh friendship group Frank Engel
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-25 14:00:08

  On 25 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received member of the European Parliament, head of EU-Artsakh friendship group Frank Engel.   A range of issues relating to the Europe-Artsakh relations

Bako Sahakyan received chairman of the Ramkavar Azatakan Party’s Restoration Movement Consultative Assembly Vardan Naziryan and his wife
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-25 13:55:02

On 25 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received American philanthropist and businessman of Armenian origin, chairman of the Ramkavar Azatakan Party’s Restoration Movement Consultative Assembly Vardan Naziryan and

VivaCell-MTS supports the fifth international NASA Space Apps Challenge
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-04-25 13:51:45

    The fifth international Space Apps Challenge of the NASA – the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the USA – took place in Byurakan Observatory. Different teams took part

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia received survivors of genocides, who participated in the Second Global Forum
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-25 13:00:20

    2016-04-23   On April 23, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received survivors of genocide, crimes against humanity - Youk Chhang from Cambodia, Kabanda Aloys from Rwanda, Nadia Murad from Iraq, who are

The Road Police has not substantiated its claim to eliminate the tint of car windows. "Achilles" NGO
  • Social
  • 2016-04-24 14:20:22

"The Road Police has still no example of car accident, which was caused by tinting the windows " says the "Achilles" NGO drivers Rights Protection Center president (AIPK) Eduard

Help for Armenia Swiss Charity Foundation Reconstructed the Kindergarten of Aygehovit village (Video)
  • Social
  • 2016-04-23 11:31:23

After a thorough renovation, the only kindergarten of the contiguous Aygehovit village opened its gates. The repairing was implemented with the assistance of Help for Armenia Swiss charity foundation. According

Representative of Artsakh Delivered a Speech in the U.S. Georgetown University Law School
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-22 19:40:13

On April 20, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA Robert Avetisyan delivered a speech in the Georgetown University Law School. The representative of Artsakh touched upon

NKR Foreign Minister Received Members of the Pontian Federation of Greece
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-22 19:00:09

On April 22, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received members of the Pontian Federation of Greece, who had arrived in Artsakh on a familiarization visit.   Karen

Bilingual illustrated book and documentary film presented in the frames of the “Response after 100 years” project
  • New Books
  • 2016-04-22 18:25:59

  Owing to the support of the RA Ministry of Culture, the State Committee coordinating the commemoration events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and VivaCell-MTS, Ye.

BAKO SAHAKYAN, RAFFI HOVANNISIAN DISCUSS ARTSAKH
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-22 18:12:25

President Bako Sahakyan of the Mountainous Karabagh Republic and Raffi K. Hovannisian spoke today by telephone about the current situation on the front lines of the Republic and in

Harut Sassounian.Shame on German Chancellor Merkel For Succumbing to Erdogan's Bullying
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-22 17:15:37

It is bad enough that Turkish President Erdogan wants to sue a German comic for insulting him! It is much more outrageous for German Chancellor Angela Merkel allowing the

NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan’s answers to the questions asked during the NKR National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-22 16:03:14

Question: My question to the Foreign Minister is as follows: in the Karabakh conflict settlement process, the so-called Madrid Principles are on the negotiation table. What is the official

The Embassy of Brazil has Presented Brazilian Piano Music to Yerevan Audience
  • Culture
  • 2016-04-22 15:45:23

On April 21, Komitas Chamber Music Hall hosted the Eleventh Concert of 1900+ World Contemporary Music Series which this time was dedicated to the Brazilian music. The Concert was

Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Artsakh Republic) Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman)
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-04-21 17:36:26

Interim Public Report   On Atrocities Committed by Azerbaijani Military Forces Against   the Civilian Population of the NKR and the Servicemen of the NKR Defence Army   on 2-5April 2016      Dear Colleagues,   On April 02, 2016

Resolution of Council of the U.S. City and County of Honolulu
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-21 17:25:20

On April 20, Council of City and County of Honolulu, state of Hawaii, adopted a resolution 16-78, CD1, encouraging and supporting the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic s continuing efforts to guarantee