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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

A new water supply network in Paruyr Sevak community
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-21 16:30:27

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS marked the completion of just another joint program aimed at improving the water supply network in

“BLU Studio X Mini” 4G (LTE) smartphone for AMD 1 in case of subscribing to “STARTPHONE” tariff plan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-04-21 13:25:44

    By subscribing to VivaCell-MTS’ “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months one can get a “BLU Studio X Mini” 4G (LTE) smartphone for AMD 1.   For AMD 4500 monthly fee the

Final Visit and Launch of the New Phase of the Housing Project
  • Сharity
  • 2016-04-20 16:59:40

The heads of VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia summed up the results of the 2015 housing project in Aragatsotn region. During the year of 2015, 10 families

Harut Sassounian.Shame on German Chancellor Merkel For Succumbing to Erdogan's Bullying
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-20 16:30:21

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

Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia visited a number of the military units located in the northeastern
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-20 16:25:08

On 19 and 20 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of Armenia visited a number of the military units located in the

President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited a military unit of NKR Defense Army
  • Social
  • 2016-04-19 14:30:36

On 19 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited a military unit of NKR Defense Army and handed in state

President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan arrived in Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-19 12:36:09

On 18 April President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan arrived in Artsakh. In the capital Stepanakert Presidents of the two Armenian states held a consultation with the supreme

Harut Sassounian.Shame on German Chancellor MerkelFor Succumbing to Erdogan's Bullying
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-19 12:02:57

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

Students from Armenia got a brilliant victory in the USA
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-18 17:24:41

  Ayb School’s robotics team has returned home from the renowned National Robotics Challenge, which took place in Marion, US, from April 7-9, with a silver medal as well as

Armenia’s students won a brilliant victory in the USA
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-04-18 15:25:29

  Ayb School’s robotics team has returned home from the renowned National Robotics Challenge, which took place in Marion, US, from April 7-9, with a silver medal as well as

Tariffs for calls and SMS messages while roaming in 374 97 network will be back to previously set tariffs effective April 18
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-15 18:12:26

VivaCell-MTS informs that effective April 18, 2016, 00:00, the per minute tariffs of roaming while in 374 97 network will be calculated as set previously, namely 25 AMD/min for

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-15 16:57:23

On 15 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on the issues related to the restoration of material damage caused to our citizens and communities as

Harut Sassounian.Leading Jewish Scholar Condemns Israel’s Sale of Murderous Weapons to Azerbaijan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-15 15:41:55

In last week’s large-scale attack on Artsakh (Karabagh), the Azeri military killed and injured dozens of Armenian soldiers and civilians, using the sophisticated weapons purchased from Israel and Russia

Bako Sahakyan was present at the republican Divine Liturgy served by Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians and Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia at the Shoushi Ghazanchetsots cathedral of Christ the Savior
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-14 15:45:48

On 14 April President Bako Sahakyan was present at the republican Divine Liturgy served by Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II and Catholicos of the Great

Bako Sahakyan received rector of the Armenian National Polytechnic University of Armenia Vostanik Maroukhyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-14 11:47:04

On 14 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received rector of the Armenian National Polytechnic University of Armenia Vostanik Maroukhyan.  Issues relating to the implementation of reconstruction activities in a

Madrid Principles (Full Text)
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-14 01:39:15

NOTE- The Armenian Research Center ANI publishes the Madrid Document (full text) for the first time. Basic principles for a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, transmitted at the OSCE Ministerial

Free 4G Wi-Fi router in case of subscribing to Internet tariff plans
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-13 18:02:00

    Now, in case of subscribing to one of VivaCell-MTS’ “Internet Express”, “MTS Connect LTE” (except for “Internet Small”), “Live Stream”, “Home-Zone Turbo” or “Office Zone” Internet tariff plans and

Foreign Minister received OSCE participating states’ Ambassadors
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-13 18:00:23

On April 13, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Ambassadors of the OSCE participating states, accredited to Armenia.   Minister Nalbandian reflected on the consequences of military actions unleashed by Baku in

Harut Sassounian.Leading Jewish Scholar Condemns Israel’s Sale of Murderous Weapons to Azerbaijan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-13 16:24:21

In last week’s large-scale attack on Artsakh (Karabagh), the Azeri military killed and injured dozens of Armenian soldiers and civilians, using the sophisticated weapons purchased from Israel and Russia

“Recharge+”: talk now, pay later
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-13 13:37:25

Now VivaCell-MTS prepaid subscribers have an opportunity to use new “Recharge+” service, which lets continue using VivaCell-MTS services for up to AMD 200, when the balance of the account

Comment by Spokesperson of the NKR Foreign Ministry Ani Sargsyan
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-12 14:59:21

The military aggression against the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, unleashed by Azerbaijan in the early hours of April 2, was accompanied by war crimes, flagrant violations of the laws and

Meeting of Foreign Minister and United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-11 19:50:00

On April 11, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Jeffrey D. Feltman, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, who is paying a visit to Yerevan.   Minister of Foreign Affairs of

Improving Education Requires Far More Than Simply Adding Resources Systems Approach for Better Education Results (SABER) workshop took place in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-11 18:10:17

Yerevan, 11 April 2016. – On the 8th and 9th of April  The Government of Armenia with the support of the World Food Programme, the World Bank and Partnership

Bako Sahakyan received Andrey Pyatakhin, general manager of the “Armentel” company
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-11 17:59:34

On 11 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Andrey Pyatakhin, general manager of the “Armentel” company.  Issues related to the implementation of a range of charity projects in Artsakh

We should not let Azerbaijan Get on its Feet. Colonel Aida Serobyan (Video)
  • Social
  • 2016-04-10 00:03:53

During the last events took place in the contact line of Nagorno-Karabakh - Azerbaijani opposing forces the actions of Armenian soldiers evoke the feeling of pride.   I think, Azerbaijan undertake

Deported Talish people call to help them to return to their native village and strengthen it again
  • Social
  • 2016-04-10 00:01:36

On April 1 and 2 at night in northeastern parts of the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone as a result of the war unleashed by Azerbaijan

RESOLUTION OF THE “ZHARANGUTYUN” (HERITAGE) POLITICAL PARTY ON ARMENIAN NATIONHOOD AND THE NATIONAL INTEREST OF THE ARMENIAN PEOPLE IN THE REGION
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-09 15:00:14

The developments (Ukraine, Syria, Iraq) taking place in the region over the last 25 years following the collapse of the Soviet Union disclose the issues inherited from the beginning

The aim of Azerbaijan is forcibly to seize Nagorno Karabakh and commit genocide against Armenian people
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-08 17:09:45

Political science Association of Armenia and the Specialized Doctoral Conferral Committee 056 of the Supreme Certifying Commission of the Republic of Armenia – “Political Science and International Relations” in

April 2016 war in Karabakh: a chronology
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-07 17:48:00

To be updated and corrected. All times local for Armenia and Azerbaijan April 2, Saturday   0:00-01:00 Aliyev, then Sargsyan leave summit in Washington   02:30 - Az. Special Forces group surrounded in Talish area,

“MTS Hay-Fi” (4G) Wi-Fi modem for free in case of subscribing to Internet tariff plans for 24 months
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-07 16:27:47

Now, in case of subscribing to one of “MTS Connect Student”, “MTS Connect Unlimited”, or “Internet Small” Internet tariff plans and packages for 24 months, one can get “MTS

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message on World Health Day
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-07 14:45:20

Diabetes is an ancient disease that is taking a growing toll on the modern world.  In 1980, 108 million adults were living with diabetes.  By 2014, that number had

NKR National Assembly Factions Joint Statement
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-07 14:32:17

In the morning of April 2, Azerbaijan started a large-scale attack on the NKR-Azerbaijan borderline, violating the May 1994 Trilateral Agreement on Ceasefire.   The inadequate attitude of the international organizations

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN'S STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE HOMELAND
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-06 18:04:59

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN'S STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE HOMELAND   Citizens and compatriots:   At this critical juncture for our nation, all Armenians and liberty-loving people around the world must come together in

Harut Sassounian. Armenians Should Do Everything Possible To Ensure This is the Last Azeri Attack
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-06 17:44:59

The world woke up last Saturday morning to the drumbeats of war from a large-scale assault by Azerbaijan on tiny Artsakh (Karabagh).   This was not a surprise attack! For many

International Media on Nagorno Karabagh Escalation
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-06 14:39:39

On the early morning of April 2 Azerbaijan unleashed large-scale military actions on the border with Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR). Azerbaijan used multiple rocket launching systems, armored vehicles, aviation,

Foreign Minister of Armenia continues talks with counterparts
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-05 19:00:04

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian continues to inform a number of his international counterparts and the heads of international organizations on the aggression of Azerbaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh.   On April 4-5 Edward

President Bako Sahakyan chaired a working consultation with the members of the emergency response team formed by the NKR Cabinet of Ministers
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-05 18:28:29

On 5 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired a working consultation with the members of the emergency response team formed by the NKR Cabinet of Ministers.  The Head of

Harut Sassounian.Armenians Should Do Everything Possible To Ensure This is the Last Azeri Attack
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-05 09:58:21

The world woke up last Saturday morning to the drumbeats of war from a large-scale assault by Azerbaijan on tiny Artsakh (Karabagh).   This was not a surprise attack! For many

Состоялся телефонный разговор между министрами иностранных дел НКР и ПМР
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-04 18:36:45

4 апреля, по инициативе приднестровской стороны, состоялся телефонный разговор между  министром иностранных дел Нагорно-Карабахской Республики Кареном Мирзояном и исполняющим обязанности министра иностранных дел Приднестровской Молдавской Республики Виталием Игнатьевым.   Стороны обсудили

VivaCell-MTS calls on to beware of fraud
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-04-04 17:59:32

VivaCell-MTS calls on its subscribers to abstain from transferring money via “Poghantsum” to or replenishing prepaid account of subscribers whose identity is unknown, out of compassion. It cannot be

International Response to War in Karabagh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-04 17:11:00

On the early morning of April 2 Azerbaijan unleashed large-scale military actions on the line of contact with Nagorno Karabagh. Accepting the enemy’s challenge, the Armenian side turned to

Foreign Minister of Armenia received delegation of Knesset of Israel, headed by Deputy Speaker
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-04 16:37:07

On April 3, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the delegation, headed by Tali Ploskov, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset of Israel, Head of Armenia-Israel Friendship Group.   Welcoming the guests, Minister

The Human Rights Defender of RA has introduced the results of the examination to the international organizations
  • Human Rights
  • 2016-04-04 13:05:59

The Human Rights Defender of RA has brought the data concerning the atrocities and cruel treatment committed by the Azerbaijani side against the Armenian civilian settlements and population to

The announcement about the unilateral suspension of tactical actions circulated by the Defence Ministry of Azerbaijan is misinformation
  • Announcements
  • 2016-04-04 00:33:18

The announcement about the unilateral suspension of tactical actions circulated by the Defence Ministry of Azerbaijan is misinformation.  On April 2 at dawn Azerbaijan started expansive aggressive actions against NKR,

Heavy Fighting Continues In Karabakh
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-03 23:47:29

Heavy fighting continued in and around Nagorno-Karabakh on Sunday, with Karabakh Armenian forces saying that they went on the counteroffensive and regained territory seized by the Azerbaijani army the

Today, on the Northern border of Arstakh (photos)
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-03 23:06:31

The Nagarno-Karabakh city of Martakert, on the border to Azerbaijan, has been evacuated since intense fighting erupted in the early morning of Friday April 2, 2016. Dozens have been

Azerbaijani Soldiers Execute Elderly Armenian Couple in Artsakh; Then Cut Off Their Ears
  • through the eyes of an eyewitness
  • 2016-04-03 22:49:02

War is ugly, this is a given! Nevertheless, Hetq wishes to apologize to its readers for publishing the following disturbing photo from the village of Talish in the northeastern

The answer of Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan to the question of Tert.am
  • Press release
  • 2016-04-03 14:44:07

 - Mr. Kocharyan, how would you comment on the reaction of the Turkish authorities on drastic escalation of tensions in the NK conflict zone?   -It is regrettable that the weight

On April 3 the first deputy of RA Defence minister Davit Tonoyan received military attaches of foreign embassies accredited in the RA.
  • Announcements
  • 2016-04-03 00:15:11

On April 3 the first deputy of RA Defence minister Davit Tonoyan received military attaches of foreign embassies accredited in the RA. At the meeting a briefing about the

Situation relatively calm in Nagorno-Karabakh: Presidential spokesman
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-02 17:22:53

    The situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic is now relatively calm following the overnight tensions incited by Azerbaijan’s armed forces, a spokesperson for the NKR president said today, dismissing

Bako Sahakyan chaired the Security Council meeting dedicated to the large-scale violations of the ceasefire regime initiated by the enemy along the Karabagh-Azerbaijani borderline
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-02 13:59:05

On 2 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired the Security Council meeting dedicated to the large-scale violations of the ceasefire regime initiated by the enemy along the Karabagh-Azerbaijani

Official statement: War in Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan undisguised offence on the frontline
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-02 11:16:46

    “In the early morning of April 2 along the Southern, South-Eastern and North-Eastern directions of the Line of Contact the adversary initiated undisguised offensive employing artillery, armored vehicles and

Mi 24/35 Azerbaijani helicopter shoted down in the eastern part of Mrav mountain
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-02 11:04:10

    " Mi 24/35 Azerbaijani helicopter shoted down in the eastern part of Mrav mountain," reports the press secretary of the Armenian Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhannisyan.   In the southern, south-eastern and

KURDS FEDERALISM HERALDS NEW CARVE UP OF THE MIDDLE EAST
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-04-01 11:49:29

  When the great powers divided the Middle East in the aftermath of the First World War, there was little consideration for the sectarian, ethnographic and tribal make-up of the

Comment by NKR Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to Artsakh Public TV
  • World News
  • 2016-03-31 11:49:32

Comment by NKR Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to Artsakh Public TV.     Question: How would you comment recognition of the NKR by the U.S. state of Hawaii?   Answer: We welcome the

Housewarming in Gegharkunik Region
  • Сharity
  • 2016-03-30 17:19:32

In 2015, in the frames of the housing project, renovation and construction of half-built houses were implemented in all regions of Armenia; 40 socially vulnerable families have become beneficiaries

FACING TURKEY, EUROPE CHOOSES SUICIDE
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-30 13:19:49

 by Thierry Meyssan   By signing an agreement with Turkey to slow the influx of refugees – which happens to be illegal in international law – the leaders of the European

ARMENIA AND GEORGIA: POTENTIAL FOR COOPERATION
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-30 13:04:54

A conference titled Armenia and Georgia: Potential for Cooperation was held on March 24, 2016 at the Noravank Foundation. Leading experts both from the Foundation and those invited from

Harut Sassounian. Better to Support Armenian Activists Than Criticize Azeri & Turkish Lobbying
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-30 11:51:44

For years, many critical books and articles have been written about foreign countries and domestic groups for hiring lobbying firms or making campaign contributions to influence government officials.   One such

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN ADDRESSES ATLANTIC COUNCIL, MEETS US OFFICIALS
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-30 11:25:33

Washington, DC--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs, is in the American capital at the invitation of the world-renowned Atlantic Council.   Today, in a wide-ranging presentation at the

Harut Sassounian. Better to Support Armenian Activists Than Criticize Azeri & Turkish Lobbying
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-29 17:54:39

For years, many critical books and articles have been written about foreign countries and domestic groups for hiring lobbying firms or making campaign contributions to influence government officials.   One such

Deadly Bomb Blast Hits Public Park In Pakistan’s Lahore
  • World News
  • 2016-03-27 22:40:14

A suicide bomber killed at least 65 people and injured more than 280 others, mostly women and children, at a public park in the Pakistani city of Lahore on

In Armenia not only Water Resources but Forests as well are in Poor Condition.Armenak Dovlatyan (Video)
  • Economy
  • 2016-03-27 15:05:43

There are various problems in Armenia concerning water resources, the use and exploitation of drinking water is in very poor condition, starting from Sevan up to artesian waters of

12 Creative Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
  • Social
  • 2016-03-26 15:40:38

Colored eggs is the universal symbol of Easter, and the tradition dates back way to Mesopotamia. Some cultures today are more keen on buying colored or even chocolate eggs,

A fan runs onto the pitch during the match Armenia vs Belarus
  • Sport
  • 2016-03-25 20:39:54

Today in Yerevan, the match was interrupted as a fan runs onto the pitch Armenia vs Belarus. The police brought the fan out of the pitch. The identity of the fan

The deterioration of Russian-Turkish relations was an important turning point for both Armenia and Iran. Levon Aharonyan (video).
  • Social
  • 2016-03-25 17:44:21

The annual trade turnover between Armenia and Iran amounted to $ 400 million, however, this number can be increased if the cooperation between the two countries become closer in

Explaining Azerbaijan's Surprise Prisoner Amnesty Move interpreted as an attempt to deflect international criticism of Baku’s´s poor human rights record. By Afgan Mukhtarli
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-25 17:16:18

Analysts say that a mass prisoner amnesty in Azerbaijan may be intended as a concession ahead of President Ilham Aliyev’s upcoming visit to the US, where Congress is considering

Harut Sassounian.How to Get Rich While in Congress And Even After Retirement!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-25 16:38:15

    Two weeks ago, I reported that former Cong. Dan Burton had resigned as Chairman of the Washington-based Azerbaijan America Alliance because he had not been paid for a year!   It

The current policy on forests will lead to their destruction in the nearest future. Jacob Sanasaryan.
  • Social
  • 2016-03-25 13:30:33

Armenia keeps losing forest areas. If the current policy continues, the forests will disappear in the near future. Such concern was expressed by the “Greens’ Union” president  Jacob  Sanasaryan

20-year-old prostitute's life has sharply changed in the new film “Mariam’s One Sunday”.
  • Culture
  • 2016-03-25 13:28:20

The film of Armenian production called “Mariam’s One Sunday” is the story of 20-year-old prostitute. The premiere of motion picture will take place on March 24 in “Moscow” cinema.As

VivaCell-MTS launched “Viva” range of voice and data tariff plans
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-03-23 17:28:34

VivaCell-MTS launched a range of new, comfortable and affordable voice and data tariff plans, offering significant value for money to mobile customers. The range of “Viva” tariff plans suits

Harut Sassounian. How to Get Rich While in Congress And Even After Retirement!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-23 13:24:01

Two weeks ago, I reported that former Cong. Dan Burton had resigned as Chairman of the Washington-based Azerbaijan America Alliance because he had not been paid for a year!   It

Bako Sahakyan received foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-23 12:53:18

On 23 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandyan. Several issues related to foreign policy and cooperation of the two Armenian

Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-23 12:38:39

On March 23, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandian who had arrived

Brigitte Bardot: Armenia is the image of a progressive country
  • Social
  • 2016-03-22 18:17:28

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) with the support of Brigitte Bardot Fondation and the RA Ministry of Nature Protection will implement the transfer

A few days ago terrorists announced about Brussels attack
  • World News
  • 2016-03-22 17:54:50

ISLAMIC State jihadis have claimed responsibility for the deadly multiple bomb blasts that have rocked Brussels, according to reports. Reports from Kurdish media said the terror group had admitted being

2 explosions at Brussels Airport, 1 at subway station; 26 killed
  • World News
  • 2016-03-22 16:43:48

Three explosions that ripped through the Belgian capital of Brussels on Tuesday killed at least 26 people and wounded 130 more, according to Belgian media, and raised the reality

Harut Sassounian. How to Get Rich While in Congress And Even After Retirement!
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-22 10:37:34

Two weeks ago, I reported that former Cong. Dan Burton had resigned as Chairman of the Washington-based Azerbaijan America Alliance because he had not been paid for a year!   It

FAF will Bid Farewell to the Armenian Legendary Goalkeeper from the North Stand of the Armenian Republican Stadium (Video)
  • Sport
  • 2016-03-21 23:55:18

The members of  First Armenian Front (FAF) fan movement will watch  the Armenia-Belarus friendly match from the North Stand of the Republican stadium in Armenia: about this  announced FAF's

Harut Sassounian. U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Faces Criticism at Glendale Appearance
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-21 11:22:45

Richard Mills, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, spoke at the Western Prelacy in La Crescenta, California, on March 10, during his tour of Armenian communities throughout the United States to

Flydubai plane crashes in Russia: 62 aboard reported dead (Video)
  • World News
  • 2016-03-19 18:45:59

  A passenger jet circled a southern Russian airport in high winds and poor visibility, then crashed on a second landing attempt early Saturday, killing all 62 people aboard. The

VivaCell-MTS.“Galaxy S7” or “Galaxy S7 edge” for AMD 1
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-18 19:58:55

    Subscribing “STARTPHONE” tariff plan for 24 months VivaCell-MTS subscribers can get “Galaxy S7” or “Galaxy S7 edge” for AMD 1.   Within the tariff plan for AMD 23 500 monthly fee

Salah Abdeslam's fingerprints found in raided Brussels apartment. CNN
  • 2016-03-18 18:30:13

The fingerprints of fugitive Paris terror attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam were found in the apartment raided by authorities in Brussels this week, a senior Belgian counter-terrorism. About this informed

Turkish authorities threaten to commit genocide against Kurds as they did with Armenians. Sargis Hatspanyan (Video)
  • Politics
  • 2016-03-18 18:20:06

Turkish government has openly announced that Kurdish issue will be solved only by military forces, moreover, Turkey will treat with Kurds as they treated with Armenians in 1915. On

The young singer-songwriters of Yeghegnadzor will organize monthly concerts in Yerevan. (Video)
  • Culture
  • 2016-03-18 18:10:30

The young singer-songwriters of Yeghegnadzor have embarked to organize monthly evening concerts in Yerevan for strengthening the cultural relations between Yerevan and the regions.    On March 16, during the press

Bako Sahakyan received president of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Gagik Haroutyunyan
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-17 18:20:54

On 17 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received president of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia Gagik Haroutyunyan. Issues related to the development of constitutional law were

EU-Armenia Human Rights Dialogue
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-17 17:53:43

On 17 March 2016, the European Union and Armenia held the seventh round of human rights dialogue in Yerevan.   The Armenian delegation was headed by Mr Garen Nazarian, Deputy Minister

EBRD and EU increase support to SMEs and women entrepreneurs in the Eastern Partnership countries
  • Social
  • 2016-03-16 18:43:21

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are extending renewed support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs in the Eastern

Harut Sassounian.U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Faces Criticism at Glendale Appearance
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-16 18:03:19

Richard Mills, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, spoke at the Western Prelacy in La Crescenta, California, on March 10, during his tour of Armenian communities throughout the United States to

Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-14 12:25:13

On 14 March 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

Blast in Turkish capital kills at least 27 (Video)
  • 2016-03-14 00:01:08

An explosion that hit the Turkish capital on Sunday evening killed at least 27 people and wounded 75 others, the governor of Ankara said in a written statement.   The blast

Armenian inventors suggest to create manufacture using multifunctional new equipments (Video)
  • Press center
  • 2016-03-13 23:17:56

On March 12, in Noyan Tapan  News Agency  press center  (Isahakyan St., 28 Building, 3rd Floor)  held the next discussion of the Inventor's Club of Noyan Tapan Fund for

For the first time In Armenia opened the unique exhibition " Iranian miniature" (Video)
  • Culture
  • 2016-03-12 16:29:28

For the first time In Armenia opened a unique exhibition during which Armenian Art lovers will have unique opportunity to to get acquainted with the 54 paintings of dozens

For the First Time the Paintings of Iranian Miniaturists Displayed in Armenia
  • Culture
  • 2016-03-11 23:27:34

For the first time Armenian art lovers have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the 54 paintings of dozens of Iranian contemporary miniaturists. The opening of the exhibition

For The First Time The Paintings of Iranian Miniaturists Will Be Displayed In Armenia
  • Culture
  • 2016-03-11 18:47:01

  For the first time Armenian art lovers have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the 54 compositions of dozens of Iranian contemporary miniaturists. “Iranian miniature” unique exposition

BREAKING MUSIC NEWS: THE BAMBIR EXPLORE THE UNITED STATES, 2016
  • Announcements
  • 2016-03-11 18:40:54

Starting March 11th The Bambir will kick off a 9 month residency in the United States.     South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Showcase in Austin, TX, the world's leading and

The results of “WebApricot” 5th Pan-Armenian Online Film Festival were announced
  • Culture
  • 2016-03-11 18:28:12

The results of the “WebApricot” 5th Pan-Armenian Online Film Festival were summed up. The organizers of the festival are the “Golden Apricot” Yerevan International Film Festival and the webtv.am

"We demand end to the violence and criminal harassment."
  • Social
  • 2016-03-11 18:11:23

"We demand end to the violence and criminal harassment."   The apparently fraudulent results of December 6, 2015 Constitutional Referendum imposed by Serzh Sargsyan gave rise to intensified persecution, violence and

Bako Sahakyan visited a military unit located in the republic's central region and got acquainted with the service of Defense Army servicemen
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-11 16:26:06

On 11 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a military unit located in the republic's central region and got acquainted with the service of Defense Army servicemen.  Defense minister

Harut Sassounian.Former Congressman Quits Promoting Azerbaijan’s Interests in Washington
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-11 11:42:40

Here is news that you don’t hear every day: a former Congressman stops working for a foreign client after not receiving his pay for a year!   This is exactly what

Take your company to the next level and establish presence in Silicon Valley!
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-03-10 18:23:09

Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF), RA Government and World Bank, in cooperation with Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED) are organizing Armenia – US IT Acceleration Program in framework

Armenian Inventor Introduced New Revolutionary Equipments and Technologies
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-03-10 17:57:01

Armen Adamov , who is a member of the “Inventors’ ’’ club of the Fund for the Advancement of Science, innovation and perspective development «Noyan Tapan»,  introduced new equipments

Armenian Inventor's solar sujux production can be organised in the USA.(Video)
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-03-10 17:50:32

On November   26, in Noyan Tapan News Agency press center held the next discussion of the Inventor’s Club of the Fund for the Advancement of Science, innovation and

The next discussion of Inventors Club. Multifunctional, Innovative technologies working with the help of bio and solar energy
  • Announcements
  • 2016-03-10 16:57:41

On March 12, in Noyan Tapan  News Agency  press center  (Isahakyan St., 28 Building, 3rd Floor) will be held the next discussion of the Inventor's Club of Noyan Tapan

April Designated 'Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month' in Georgia
  • Politics
  • 2016-03-10 13:06:37

WASHINGTON, D.C. -  Today, the Georgia State Senate adopted SR 991, a resolution "Recognizing the month of April, 2016, as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Georgia, reported the

Harut Sassounian.Former Congressman Quits Promoting Azerbaijan’s Interests in Washington
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-10 12:11:28

Here is news that you don’t hear every day: a former Congressman stops working for a foreign client after not receiving his pay for a year!   This is exactly what

Armenia’s Foreign Minister and Defense Minister participated in the session of the North Atlantic Council on Armenia – NATO cooperation
  • Politics
  • 2016-03-10 11:29:53

On March 9, Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Ambassadors of 28 NATO member-states, NATO high-level officials and heads

UNHCR in Armenia and Academy of Justice sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Commitment to Cooperation
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-09 19:18:56

The Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Commitment to Cooperation between the Representation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia and the

Alcatel Pixi 3 (4) smartphone for AMD 1
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-03-09 18:32:44

Till April 7, 2016 when choosing an Alcatel Pixi 3 (4) smartphone, and subscribing to VivaCell-MTS’ «STARTPHONE» tariff plan for 24 months, the subscriber gets 1500 on-net minutes, 1000

75% of OSCE/ODIHR Recommendations Are Out of Draft Electoral Code
  • Social
  • 2016-03-09 16:15:04

As is known, OSCE/ODIHR published its final report on the Constitutional amendments referendum on February 5 of this year. Among other provisions, the report contains a number of recommendations

Harut Sassounian. Former Congressman Quits Promoting Azerbaijan’s Interests in Washington
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-09 15:05:45

Here is news that you don’t hear every day: a former Congressman stops working for a foreign client after not receiving his pay for a year!   This is exactly what

"Fairs are still necessary for Armenia" Gagik Makaryan (Video)
  • Press center
  • 2016-03-09 12:00:00

On March 9, at 12:00, In Noyan tapan news agency press center took place a press conference The subject was - " Indoor and outdoor fairs, employee-owner relations, issues concerning

"Taxi licensing procedure is very vital and it should be more tightened" Vahagn Sahakyan (Video)
  • Press center
  • 2016-03-09 11:00:00

On March 9, at 11:00, In Noyan tapan news agency press center took place a press conference   The subject was - "The current state of Taxi services in Armenia"    The speakers

“Out Of Our Pockets” continues to demand lowering the threshold of the licensing procedure monthly payments.
  • Social
  • 2016-03-04 13:14:34

The initiative members of   “Out of Our Pockets”   requires the Ministry of Transport and Communications to review the licensing procedure and to lower 12 thousand Drams per

Harut Sassounian.4,500 Guests Attend Special Armenian Genocide Program in Kremlin Hall
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-03 15:18:01

The 10th annual Armenian Music Awards (AMA) program was held on February 27, at the Kremlin's Kevorkiev Hall in Moscow, with 4,500 guests in attendance. Many of Armenia's top

Russian-Turkish relations can be improved when the Republic of Armenia border the Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-03 15:01:43

The settlement of regional problems can become a reality only after the Republic of Armenia become contiguous to Western Armenia Republic (Armenia State)    In recent decades, along with the development

Russian-Turkish relations can be improved when the Republic of Armenia border the Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-03 15:01:43

The settlement of regional problems can become a reality only after the Republic of Armenia become contiguous to Western Armenia Republic (Armenia State)    In recent decades, along with the development

Harut Sassounian.4,500 Guests Attend Special Armenian Genocide Program in Kremlin Hall
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-03-03 15:00:12

The 10th annual Armenian Music Awards (AMA) program was held on February 27, at the Kremlin's Kevorkiev Hall in Moscow, with 4,500 guests in attendance. Many of Armenia's top

Foreign Minister of Armenia received NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-02 17:08:51

On March 2, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Jonathan Parish, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning.   Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian positively assessed the achievements reached

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-03-02 15:35:45

  On March 2, 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

Air Ticket Prices for June-July 2016
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-01 17:09:08

This year, in summer season, Yerevan will offer more connections as many airlines operating flights to Yerevan have increased their flight frequencies and added more destinations. “Armenia” International Airports”

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia at the High Level Segment of the 31st Session of the UN Human Rights Council
  • Press release
  • 2016-03-01 14:51:22

    29.02.2016   Mr. President,  Excellences,  Ladies and Gentlemen,   Ten years of successful experience of the Council is by itself an achievement but it is also a major responsibility. The experiences of recent years prove

Sergey Smbatyan, member of the legendary “Swiss Gart”
  • Culture
  • 2016-03-01 14:42:20

Sergey Smbatyan, the artistic director and principal conductor of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia became the member of the outstanding organization “Swiss Gart” (Swiss Global Art Management Gart). Having

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-03-01 12:59:43

On March 2, 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

Russian-Turkish relations can be improved when the Republic of Armenia border the Armenia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-29 16:40:31

The settlement of regional problems can become a reality only after the Republic of Armenia become contiguous to Western Armenia (Armenian State)    In recent decades, along with the development of

Edward Nalbandian met Australia’s Special Envoy for Human Rights
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-29 16:12:50

  On February 29, on the sidelines of the 31st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Philip Ruddock, Australia’s Special Envoy for

The maneuvering position of Armenian side on Sumgait events compensated by giving higher positions: Mariam Avagyan (Video)
  • Social
  • 2016-02-29 14:36:23

Armenian authorities refrain calling Sumgait events as genocide occurred on February 26-29th, 1988, in that way endangering the existence of Armenians in the region. On February 29, during the

Improved housing conditions in borderland village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur
  • Сharity
  • 2016-02-29 13:38:21

    VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and “Fuller Center for Housing Armenia” President Ashot Yeghiazaryan visited Nerkin Karmiraghbyur village of Tavush region, 1,5km far from state border.  In the frames

The New Thermal Energy Accumulators Created by Armenian Engineers can promote the Development of Armenia's Economy (Video)
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-02-27 16:57:09

On February 27, in NoyanTapan News Agency press center held the next discussion of the Inventors Club of the Fund for the Advancement of Science, innovation and perspective development

The next discussion of Inventors Club. Thermal energy accumulators,their effectiveness and possible application areas
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-02-26 19:58:44

On February 27, at 12:00,  Inventors Club of Noyan Tapan Fund for the Advancement of Science, innovation and perspective development organizes the next discussion in Noyan Tapan News Agency press

Роль Москвы в погромах армян Азербайджанской ССР (анимационный видеоролик)
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-26 18:46:13

В 1988-1990 годах, еще до развала Советского Союза в Азербайджанской Советской Социалистической Республике начались погромы и убийства армян.  В видеоролике мы попробовали разобраться, почему подобные погромы стали возможными в

Armenia Signs Agreement on Customs Facilitation in Humanitarian Assistance
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-26 16:49:40

Yerevan, 26 February 2016 – On 26 February, 2016, the United Nations in Armenia and the Ministry of Emergency Situations in Armenia signed the Customs Facilitation Agreement, a bilateral

VivaCell-MTS joints the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-25 16:25:04

  Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS joins the newly-created Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies (UEICT). In a joint press conference held today at the union’s headquarters, presided

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia at the UNDP 50th Anniversary Ministerial Meeting
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-25 10:46:16

Preventing Violent Conflict, Building Peaceful Societies   Ladies and Gentlemen,   The UN Charter guides the member states to take effective collective measures for the prevention of threats to peace. Over the years

Harut Sassounian. ranian Hatred of Turks Goes Back a Thousand Years
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-24 12:12:13

During the past one thousand years, the relationship between the two neighboring Islamic states of Persia and the Ottoman Empire vacillated between peaceful coexistence and outright war. The populations

The Deterioration of Russian-Turkish Relations and Armenia. Political Aspect
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-22 19:02:12

The deterioration of Russian-Turkish relations, which began with the collapse of Russian bomber by Turkish forces  and during next  months, can be said, have turned into an "alternative war"

Harut Sassounian. Tight US Presidential Race:Good News for Armenian-Americans
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-22 18:17:09

Now that the two major political parties have begun holding Primaries to select their nominees for this fall’s Presidential elections, Armenian-Americans are weighing the merits of the eight remaining

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-22 16:50:47

On 22 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding writer and Armenian studies expert Kim Bakshi with the “Gratitude” medal for substantial contribution to the popularization of the

Without The Intervention of Traffic Police CMTPL Changes Will Not Eliminate Congestions. Drivers (Video)
  • Social
  • 2016-02-22 14:06:02

The expected changes in the CMTPL  system would not solve the problems of  traffic jams and the potential conflicts between drivers will not solve without intervention of traffic police.

"Changes in CMTPL system do not exclude the clashes between drivers" Poghos Oghlukyan (Video)
  • Press center
  • 2016-02-22 12:00:00

On February 22, at 12:00,  In "Noyan Tapan" conference hall a press conference was held with the participation of

Participants of VivaCell-MTS Sales and Customer Service School graduated
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-19 17:09:13

In the frames of Career Development Program VivaCell-MTS always encourages educational programs supporting students who are the future of Armenia. Developing qualified and experienced future professionals means ensuring sustainability

The book finds his owner.Khachik Vardanyan
  • Press center
  • 2016-02-19 11:00:00

Details are in Armenian

An exclusive collection of clothing with the patterns of Armenian carpets (Video)
  • Social
  • 2016-02-18 15:30:22

For mor details see the article in Armenian

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-18 14:41:01

On February 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Kindness has the effect of the boomerang: As you sow, so shall you reap (video)
  • Social
  • 2016-02-17 18:57:56

The society is sick if the kindness is not enough there: said  Priest Ter Karapet Karapetyan during the press conference in «Noyan Tapan» on February 17th, which was  devoted

Harut Sassounian. Tight US Presidential Race: Good News for Armenian-Americans
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-17 18:37:29

Now that the two major political parties have begun holding Primaries to select their nominees for this fall’s Presidential elections, Armenian-Americans are weighing the merits of the eight remaining

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-17 18:24:27

On February 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

Housewarming in Syunik region: the realized dream of three brothers
  • Сharity
  • 2016-02-17 18:10:10

The construction works which started in Darbas village of Syunik region half a year ago have now been completed. The dream of the Karapetyan brothers is fulfilled: the family

Armenia is included in the UN Honour roll
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-17 13:49:16

Republic of Armenia was included in the UN Honour roll of 2016 for paying Regular Budget assessments of the Organization on time and in full.   In January of 2016 the

«Armenians of Constantinople are dead but not buried» . Sargis Hatspanyan(Video)
  • Social
  • 2016-02-16 20:08:54

«Armenians of Constantinople are dead but not buried»,-this is how the regional affairs expert Sargis Hatspanyan described the psychological state of Armenian community after the murder which took place

Harut Sassounian,Talaat’s Personal Account of The Armenian Massacres
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-15 15:34:11

In my last week’s column, I reported that Talaat Pasha, the mastermind of the Armenian Genocide, had told British intelligence officer Aubrey Herbert in 1921 that he had written

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Stepanakert city administration summing activities carried out in 2015
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-15 15:07:20

On 15 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Stepanakert city administration summing activities carried out in 2015. Mayor Souren Grigoryan and responsible officials representing

Foreign Minister of Armenia had a meeting with Foreign Minister of Moldova
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-13 16:08:52

On February 13, in Munich Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting with Andrei Galbur, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova.   Congratulating

Bako Sahakyan received representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Party Bureau Hrant Margaryan
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-13 15:10:57

On 13 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Party Bureau Hrant Margaryan. The meeting attended by member member of Artsakh central committee

Attached is the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message on World Radio Day
  • World News
  • 2016-02-12 16:16:17

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- MESSAGE ON WORLD RADIO DAY   13 February 2016     In times of crisis and emergency, radio can be a lifeline.   For people in shattered societies, or caught in catastrophe, or

Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-11 16:18:10

On 11 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received defense minister of the Republic of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan.  A number of issues related to army building and cooperation between the

Harut Sassounian. Talaat’s Personal Account of The Armenian Massacres
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-11 16:08:53

In my last week’s column, I reported that Talaat Pasha, the mastermind of the Armenian Genocide, had told British intelligence officer Aubrey Herbert in 1921 that he had written

Safer Internet Armenia Program Launched
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-02-11 16:07:50

On February 09, Safer Internet Day, the Safer Internet Armenia program is launched aimed at promoting safe and effective usage of the Internet and other ICTs. The program has

Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the NKR Public Prosecutor's Office summarizing the results of the structure's activities in 2015
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-11 11:36:01

On 11 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the NKR Public Prosecutor's Office summarizing the results of the structure's activities in 2015. Prosecutor general

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW HEADQUARTERS
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-10 15:45:57

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to announce the relocation of its headquarters. The new Assembly office is located at 734 15th Street, NW,

Harut Sassounian,Talaat’s Personal Account of The Armenian Massacres
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-10 12:33:54

In my last week’s column, I reported that Talaat Pasha, the mastermind of the Armenian Genocide, had told British intelligence officer Aubrey Herbert in 1921 that he had written

USAID LAUNCHESNEW PROJECT TO ADDRESS GROUNDWATER RESOURCE CHALLENGE IN ARARAT VALLEY
  • Economy
  • 2016-02-10 12:11:01

  YEREVAN, ARMENIA –During a public event on February 10, USAID announced the launch of the Advanced Science and Partnerships for Integrated Resource Development Project (ASPIRED) – a three-year initiative

IBM WATSON COMES TO ARMENIA
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-02-10 11:58:07

Enterprise Incubator Foundation together with Innovative Solutions & Technologies Center in Armenia (ISTC) have initiated an advanced training  on “Working with Watson Experience Manager” in Yerevan, held from February

STATEMENT: Publish the Lists of Voting Participants
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-10 11:45:21

As it is known, the National Assembly is to discuss and adopt the new Electoral Code during the coming months. It is going to differ significantly from the current

Housewarming in the borderland village of Khachik
  • Сharity
  • 2016-02-09 17:23:33

Three families celebrated housewarming in the borderland village of Khachik, Vayots Dzor region. Owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia the construction of two

Remarks by Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian during joint press conference with Foreign Minister of Sweden Margot Wallström
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-09 16:59:07

Ladies and Gentlemen!   I am pleased to welcome Foreign Minister of Sweden, my dear friend Margot Wallström, in Yerevan, who is paying an official visit to Armenia.   Today we had an

Harut Sassounian.Genocidaire Talaat’s Last Interview Shortly Before his Assassination
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-07 22:31:16

  Aubrey Herbert, British diplomat, adventurer, intelligence officer, and Member of Parliament, conducted a rare interview with Talaat Pasha, in February 1921, just days before his assassination in Berlin by

EU CALLS ISIS KILLINGS GENOCIDE
  • World News
  • 2016-02-05 18:15:32

On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted the  on Systematic Mass Murder by ISIS, which condemns the ongoing atrocities in the Middle East as genocide. It stresses that the “so-called

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Social
  • 2016-02-05 17:27:58

On 5 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously private of the NKR Defense Army's N division Simon Chavrshyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal

“Personal”: more Internet and airtime to other networks
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-02-05 16:48:23

Till July 31, 2016 the volume of Internet provided within VivaCell-MTS’ “Personal” tariff plan has increased. The airtime to other networks within this tariff plan has also been increased.   Tariff

Sergey Smbatyan will conduct the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Culture
  • 2016-02-05 14:49:51

  The Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia Sergey Smbatyan will perform on February 5 in Sarajevo National Theatre conducting the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra.

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN IN FRANCE
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-04 16:43:53

Paris--Raffi K. Hovannisian was in the French capital between January 30 and February 2 to hold a series of meetings with public opinion-makers and fellow compatriots.     In his public

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-04 15:22:13

On February 4, 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.Genocidaire Talaat’s Last Interview Shortly Before his Assassination
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-03 11:43:21

Aubrey Herbert, British diplomat, adventurer, intelligence officer, and Member of Parliament, conducted a rare interview with Talaat Pasha, in February 1921, just days before his assassination in Berlin by

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-03 11:24:13

On February 4, 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

A Record Breaking Year for Environmental Education in Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2016-02-02 12:05:31

YEREVAN--Environmental education has been one of Armenia Tree Project’s strategic priorities since 2005, with trainings and workshops conducted all over Armenia. Thousands of schoolchildren visit ATP’s two education centers

Harut Sassounian.Portrait of a Turkish-American Genocide Denialist
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-02 11:49:33

  While Armenian-Americans closely follow the sinister efforts of Turkey and its lobbying firms, they rarely pay attention to a handful of Turkish-Americans who are either on the payroll of

Harut Sassounian.Genocidaire Talaat’s Last Interview Shortly Before his Assassination
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-02 11:46:59

  Aubrey Herbert, British diplomat, adventurer, intelligence officer, and Member of Parliament, conducted a rare interview with Talaat Pasha, in February 1921, just days before his assassination in Berlin by

Armenia’s Economy 2015 and EEU Implications.Gagik Makaryan
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-02-01 17:54:14

INTRODUCTION   Amid political and economic turbulences of recent years Armenia strives to maintain some balanced status enabling its integration possibilities and cooperation with various economic unions. Following this policy and

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA OPPOSES BAILOUT FOR AZERBAIJAN
  • Politics
  • 2016-02-01 16:42:13

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter sent this week to Secretary of State John Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) urged the U.S.

Information on VivaCell-MTS’ coverage map and technologies made publicly available
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-01 15:08:59

In accordance with the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission Decision No 70N dated April 2, 2014, the list of localities with/without VivaCell-MTS’ network coverage, as well as the information

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2016-02-01 12:05:21

President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on making an amendment to the list of candidates for judges.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Ambassador Hovhannissian presented his credentials to the U.S. President Barack Obama
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-30 18:16:02

On January 28, Ambassador Grigor Hovhannissian presented his letters of credence to the President of the United States of America Barack Obama.   President Obama congratulated Ambassador Hovhannissian on the occasion

Harut Sassounian.Portrait of a Turkish-American Genocide Denialist
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-27 16:07:21

While Armenian-Americans closely follow the sinister efforts of Turkey and its lobbying firms, they rarely pay attention to a handful of Turkish-Americans who are either on the payroll of

Comment by NKR Deputy Foreign Minister Armine Aleksanyan to NEWS.am Agency
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-27 14:51:11

Question: At today’s session, the PACE has rejected the draft resolution "Escalation of violence in Nagorno Karabakh and the other occupied territories of Azerbaijan" and has adopted the resolution

Harut Sassounian.Portrait of a Turkish-American Genocide Denialist
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-26 16:56:06

While Armenian-Americans closely follow the sinister efforts of Turkey and its lobbying firms, they rarely pay attention to a handful of Turkish-Americans who are either on the payroll of

VivaCell-MTS grew by 82% year over year in the sphere of sales of handsets and accessories
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-25 17:03:47

  Similar to previous years, in 2015 as well, VivaCell-MTS has shown strong performance across all key indicators, including the sales of handsets and accessories, which makes up AMD 1,969

Families Assisted Through Decent Housing in Aragatsotn Region
  • Сharity
  • 2016-01-25 12:41:34

As a result of VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia 2015 partnership the construction of 21 half-built houses have been completed and another 19 – renovated; a total

ARMENIAN, GREEK, AND JEWISH PRINTED AND ONLINE MEDIA IN TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-01-23 08:46:21

By Gevorg Petrosyan  RoA National Academy of Science PhD student, Turkish Studies researcher For decades the Armenian, Greek, and Jewish media in Turkey continued to publish periodicals. They currently face problems

Housewarming in Shgharshik
  • Сharity
  • 2016-01-22 11:20:53

Owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia the construction of a half-built house and renovation of roofs of two houses have been completed in

Newly-appointed Ambassador of Bangladesh handed over the copies of his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-21 19:22:23

On January 21, Jashim Uddin, the newly-appointed Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to Armenia (residence in Athens) handed over the copies of his credentials to Sergey Manassarian,

2016 starts with EU-Armenia executive and parliamentary meetings
  • 2016-01-21 17:14:41

Today, on 21 January, the sixteenth meeting of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee (PCC), composed of members of the European and the Armenian parliaments, was held in Strasbourg. It

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the Judicial System Worker
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-20 19:11:34

On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the Judicial System Worker. The address runs as follows: “Respected workers and veterans

Ambassador Mnatsakanyan participated at UNSC Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict”
  • Press release
  • 2016-01-20 13:48:34

On 19 January Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations, Ambassador Zohrab Mnatsakanyan today delivered a statement at the Security Council Open Debate on “Protection