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The European Union will provide 456,500 EUR assistance to Armenia to mitigate the negative impact of the coronavirus crisis in the agricultural sector
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-18 09:38:04

The European Union stands by Armenian farmers during COVID19 crisis. The European Union will provide 456,500 EUR assistance to Armenia to mitigate the negative impact of the coronavirus crisis

Free delivery with the new campaign of IDBank, Visa and Menu.am
  • 2020-04-16 18:30:37

    #stayhome, order through menu.am, pay through IDBank’s Visa card and the amount for the delivery will appear on your menu.am account. When you make payments for menu.am order, through IDBank's

UN head responds to Trump: 'Not the time' to reduce funds for WHO
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2020-04-15 11:27:11

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday pushed back on President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. will pull funding to the World Health Organization (WHO), saying the coronavirus pandemic

Harut Sassounian. Pro-Armenian, Pro-Kurdish Turkish. Philanthropist Jailed in Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-04-15 10:40:23

It is widely known that the Turkish government deprives the rights of minorities living in the country, whether they are Armenians, Assyrians, Greeks, Jews or Kurds. However, the Turks

IDBank joins the Armenian Government's programs aimed at neutralizing the economic consequences of the coronavirus
  • 2020-04-10 17:15:20

    Recognizing the importance of increasing economic activity in the country, IDBank begins accepting credit applications as part of measures to neutralize the economic consequences of the coronavirus.   The project will

US Indicts Turkish Halkbank for Illegal Transfer of Billions of dollars to Iran. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-04-08 12:17:42

Halkbank, whose majority shareholder is the Turkish government, pleaded not guilty in New York on March 31, 2020, to criminal charges that it helped Iran illicitly transfer tens of

Aurora's #AraratChallenge Movement Donates $ 120,000 to the Health Ministry of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-07 13:31:33

The #AraratChallenge movement launched by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative made a $120,000 donation to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Armenia to buy lung ventilation devices.   “This is

«Make a step and help your compatriots in Armenia and Artsakh!».CALL to the Armenian World Diaspora on aid to Armenia and Artsakh in connection with the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-06 11:18:59

      Nominee of the Nobel Prize in Economics and the Nobel Peace Prize 2020, Academician Martik Y. GASPARYAN and Author of the research «Strategy of Socio-Economic Development of Armenia», Academician

AI and humans will co-exist, not compete, and AI will serve us, not the other way round
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-04 12:50:29

With billions of dollars being invested in artificial intelligence, we will see returns in medicine, space exploration and other sciences.   The National influential periodical from Abu Dhabi under the Opinion

Harut Sassounian.Turkey Ignores its Highest Court’s Verdict on Armenian Patriarch’s Election
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-04-03 11:53:46

  Forum 18 News Service of Oslo, Norway, published a lengthy article by Dr. Mine Yildirim on March 25, 2020, explaining the Turkish government’s interference in the election of the

«Returning to the actual publication. The four-day war: Appeal of the Parliament of Western Armenia to the Parliaments of the Member States of the UN Security Council
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-03 09:58:32

    The National Assembly (Parliament) of Western Armenia sharply condemns the unprecedentedly aggressive and irresponsible decision of Azerbaijan and its instigators to launch large-scale military operations against the Republic of

To save the world today is to preserve the Armenian civilization!
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-02 19:47:44

    Appeal of the Nobel Prize Nominee in Economics and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Academician Martik GASPARYAN and Academician Levon BEKLARYAN, co-author of the research «The Armenian Highlands -

Get new acquaintances and friends online with “#LikeU” app: get 30 days to try
  • Organizations
  • 2020-04-02 16:38:03

  Life is fun when you are online. Download Viva-MTS’ “#LikeU” app on your smartphone and by subscribing to the service till 14 April 2020, inclusively, get 30 days to

IDBank extends the period of credit vacation until May 17 and announces about the second stage of customer support.
  • 2020-04-02 13:33:29

  Taking into consideration the state of emergency in our country and the fact that during this period of time, without income recovery, our customers will have difficulties with the

Bako Sahakyan met with the delegation of the Television and Radio Commission of the Republic of Armenia led by head of the structure Tigran Hakobyan
  • Press release
  • 2020-04-01 17:48:57

On 1 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with the delegation of the Television and Radio Commission of the Republic of Armenia led by head of the structure

Viva-MTS’ prepaid cards available in all “Press Stand” kiosks
  • Organizations
  • 2020-03-31 15:45:52

  Buy Viva-MTS prepaid cards in all “Press Stand” kiosks and get 200 MB with the card.   Viva-MTS prepaid cards will now be delivered to all “Press Stand” kiosks. In case

Stay home, make non-contact payments and transfers. The joint digital platform of IDBank and Idram is already a reality
  • 2020-03-31 12:50:44

  “Stay home, make non-contact payments and transfers”, say Idram and IDBank and introduce to the market a complete and unique toolset in the field of personal finance management, that

Viva-MTS supports the first Armenian university online education platform developed by the Polytechnic University
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-27 16:20:28

    On March 23 the National Polytechnic University of Armenia launched the first Armenian university online educational platform. The Vice-Rector of the University, Head of Administration Gor Vardanyan, says, on

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan’s Denial of Coronavirus Crisis Risks the Lives of 80 Million Turks
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-03-26 14:31:31

  The world as we knew it changed dramatically in the last few weeks due to the unexpected spread of the deadly coronavirus. Hundreds of millions of people around the

“Recharge+”: continue using the services now for up to AMD 1000
  • Organizations
  • 2020-03-26 11:21:06

  Use now, pay later. Activate the “Recharge+” service and continue using Viva-MTS services now for up to AMD 1000 instead of AMD 200 before. By the way, the AMD 1000 can

Hayastan All Armenian Fund Continues to Support the Ministry of Health to Combat the Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-26 10:20:30

  The Hayastan All Armenian Fund continues to support the RA Ministry of Health to control the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic in Armenia with continuous delivery of medical supplies and

Viva-MTS operates mobile service centers in Yerevan, and 7 service centers in regions
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-24 18:48:35

  To ensure the consistency of customer care, as well as taking the strategic importance of mobile communication into consideration Viva-MTS undertakes customer care and support via mobile service centers. There

Մարդասիրական ականազերծումն էական նշանակություն ունի Արցախի ժողովրդի համար և ծրագրի ֆինանսավորումը դադարեցնելու որոշումն ափսոսանք է առաջացնում. Արցախի ԱԳՆ
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-23 17:45:52

The Information and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Artsakh Republic commented on the information that the United States stopped funding the "HALO Trust"

Viva-MTS has launched specially equipped delivery mobile service center in Yerevan. Delivery is free-of-charge
  • Organizations
  • 2020-03-23 09:55:32

  The service center will be traveling in Yerevan to deliver the orders made via Viva-MTS online shop (https://shop.mts.am). Mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, mobile accessories and also SIM cards, will

Statement of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Co-Founders and Chairmen on COVID-19 outbreak
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-23 09:20:01

  Aurora directs #AraratChallenge funds to support Armenian health professionals on the front lines with ten lung ventilation devices.    March 23, 2020 - On behalf of the partners and supporters of

Bako Sahakyan met in Stepanakert with President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-21 13:50:03

On 21 March President Bako Sahakyan met in Stepanakert with President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian.  Issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian republics were on

Open letter to the big capital owners and businessmen in the Armenian Diaspora. AEF
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-20 17:00:48

    We have attempted to publish this open letter in Armenian Weekly, a Diaspora based media with a large readership among American and Canadian Armenians. We thought to address the

ADB Announces $6.5 Billion Initial Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-19 13:22:43

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES (18 March 2020) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a $6.5 billion initial package to address the immediate needs of its developing member countries (DMCs) as

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan Should be Tried by International Criminal Court for Supporting Terrorism
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-03-18 11:22:32

         Last week, I reported that Pres. Erdogan’s office sent a letter to the heads of religious minorities in Turkey demanding that they sign it and send it back to

The court upheld IDBank's appeal
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-12 17:44:23

    The Court of Appeal, presided by Judge Harutyun Yenokyan, published the decision made as  the result of the examination  of the appeal filed by IDBank against the decision of

Ucom Shares Cyber-Hygiene and Cybersecurity Practices
  • Scientific Armenia
  • 2020-03-12 17:23:24

    Ucom’s staff keeps on sharing knowledge and experience with high school pupils, their teachers, students and lecturers in Armenia. Around 123 people from all over Armenia took part in

“Sergey Smbatyan has a unique perception of sound himself, that’s why his orchestra sounds so good.”, Maxim Vengerov remarks
  • Culture
  • 2020-03-12 13:30:09

    The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra has recently performed several concerts in Israel. Performed on March 2 to 5, the concert series of the orchestra received warm acclamations of the

Paul Polman Joins Aurora Prize Selection Committee
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-12 11:18:58

  Co-founder and Chair of IMAGINE will contribute to the Aurora Prize Laureate selection process   March 12, 2020 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has confirmed the appointment of

Armen Grigoryan. The origins and use of some propaganda techniques and conspiracy theories
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-03-11 13:50:17

INTRODUCTION   Disinformation, fake news, and conspiracy theories have been a part of the Armenian political discourse for a long time, also long before the Internet was there. A part of

Tatev Monastery Complex miniature and 15-16th century Armenian cross-stone replica exhibited for the first time in Washington D.C.
  • Social
  • 2020-03-11 11:01:53

The miniature of the Tatev Monastery Complex and the replica of a 15-16th century cross-stone kept in the museum area of the monastery complex were exhibited for the first

Harut Sassounian. Turkish President Orders Minority Leaders to Sign a Propaganda Letter
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-03-11 09:35:25

It has been the long-standing practice of the Turkish government to pressure the leaders of minority religious groups in Turkey to issue public statements in defense of Turkish policies

Adult education at COAT SMART Center
  • Social
  • 2020-03-10 09:30:49

The  Armenia Country Office of the German Adult Education Association (DVV International) and “Children of Armenia” Charitable  Fund (COAF) signed a memorandum on an adult education program.    DVV International provides

One of the families in Lori province has moved to a new house
  • Social
  • 2020-03-06 12:32:29

  The Jaghinyan family from Stepanavan town has gone through many hardships. Armine Manukyan, a young woman who lost her husband 11 years ago, raised five children in desperately poor

Leadership progress for women stalls despite businesses taking more action than ever to increase gender diversity
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-06 12:26:33

        78% of mid-market businesses globally are actively working on removing barriers to gender parity at senior levels according to the latest research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report.  The number

Ucom Offers 2X More Internet for 2 Years When Buying Any Smartphone
  • Science and Technology
  • 2020-03-05 16:42:16

    On the eve of spring holidays, Ucom offers to benefit from the opportunity of sharing the beauty and acquire the most preferred model from a wide range of smartphones.

UAE evacuates Arab nationals from China, evacuees to receive medical care at Emirates Humanitarian City
  • Social
  • 2020-03-05 15:19:11

ABU DHABI, 4th March, 2020 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has coordinated the evacuation of Arab nationals from Wuhan City in China. The evacuees will be received at

"VivaStart" and "ITStart" programs’ graduation ceremony took place in Viva-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2020-03-05 14:52:46

    The graduation ceremony of "VivaStart" and "ITStart" programs took place in Viva-MTS headquarters. Viva-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and "VivaStart" and "ITStart" graduates participated in the ceremony.   The “VivaStart” educational

The OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the ceasefire regime on the border of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the north-east direction of the Hadrut region.
  • Politics
  • 2020-03-04 14:13:20

OSCE Monitoring on the Border of Artsakh and Azerbaijan   On March 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the

Harut Sassounian. Remnants of an Old Armenian Village Near Ankara
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-03-04 12:30:57

Argun Konuk, a 24-year-old Turkish travel and history enthusiast, published a recent article about the Armenian village of Stanoz located near Ankara.    Konuk reported that Stanoz was “once a prosperous

Bako Sahakyan received the Armenian Central Bank chairman Arthur Javadyan
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-03 13:22:57

On 3 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the Armenian Central Bank chairman Arthur Javadyan. Different issues related to cooperation between the two Armenian states in the banking sphere

New Recipients of Vartan Gregorian Scholarship Announced
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-03 12:20:24

Asya Darbinyan with a research project Armenian Refugees of the War and Genocide and Russian Imperial Humanitarianism and a team of scholars led by Knar Khachatryan with their project

Harut Sassounian. Turks Attack Each Other: Cypriot Turkish Leader Criticizes Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-03-03 11:18:14

Turkish columnist Orhan Kemal Cengiz wrote an article in the Turkish website “al-Monitor” on February 18, 2020, titled: “Why is Turkish Cypriot leader declared ‘enemy’ in Turkey?” The article

100 GB of Internet and “Y” tariff plan, when buying a number of “Samsung Galaxy” smartphone models at Viva-MTS
  • Organizations
  • 2020-03-02 12:21:17

    Prior to spring season, get 100 GB of Internet for two months and a chance to use “Y” tariff plan for 30 days, when buying a number of “Samsung”

The Rebuilt House Now has a Reinforced Underground Shelter
  • Social
  • 2020-02-28 12:55:54

    The Brutyans, living in the border village of Paravakar, have lived in a house threatening to collapse for many years. The inherited foundation of the house had weakened over

Harut Sassounian. Turks Attack Each Other: Cypriot Turkish Leader Criticizes Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-26 11:50:04

        Turkish columnist Orhan Kemal Cengiz wrote an article in the Turkish website “al-Monitor” on February 18, 2020, titled: “Why is Turkish Cypriot leader declared ‘enemy’ in Turkey?” The article

Metal Shelter Became Farmer's Warehouse
  • Social
  • 2020-02-25 15:35:51

    One more family left the metal container house in Gyumri. Viva-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue to contribute to this cause. The metal container that used

Ameriabank Receives Two IFC Awards for Achievements in Trade-Finance Sector
  • 2020-02-25 13:35:02

            Ameriabank CJSC, Armenia’s largest bank, has been named the Best Bank Partner for Equipment Trade in Europe and Central Asia and the Best Issuing

Bako Sahakyan participated at the opening of the conference of the ARF Hay Dat committees and offices launched in Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-25 11:31:00

On 25 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated at the opening of the conference of the ARF Hay Dat committees and offices launched in Stepanakert.   In his speech, President

False Information in the Affidavit of Lydian International’s Chief Executive to the Canadian court about mining in Amulsar: part 1 - AEF
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-22 12:23:50

    In January 2020, a number of documents and information about Lydian International became accessible to the public. The reason why this was possible is that in December 2019 Lydian

A family gets a home of their own 32 years after the earthquake
  • Social
  • 2020-02-21 13:24:51

    The heads and teams of Viva-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue visits to beneficiary families. This time the partners left for Gyumri to visit one of

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Artsakh Revival Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-20 10:00:25

On 20 February President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Artsakh Revival Day.  The address runs as follows:    “Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself personally

Harut Sassounian. Finally, After 105 Years, Syria Recognizes the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-19 16:08:37

The Syrian people were the first to be aware of the Armenian Genocide as tens of thousands of Armenians were deported by Ottoman Turkey to the killing fields of

Appeal of Academician Martik Gasparyan to Karo Paylan in 2020 Application for the Nobel Peace Prize
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-18 14:57:25

The Appeal of the Head of the International Independent Legal and Scientific Center of Evaluation and Expertise for Reparations and Restitutions academician Martik Gasparyan for awarding Garo Paylan with

Bako Sahakyan received minister of high-tech industry of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-18 13:15:29

On 18 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received minister of high-tech industry of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan. A range of issues related to the development of knowledge-intensive

Singer Ibrahim Khalil Presents the Yazidi National Songs in a New Way
  • Culture
  • 2020-02-18 13:10:29

  The Yezidi community of Armenia, Syria, Turkey and Iraq already knows singer Ibrahim Khalil who presents the Yazidi national songs in a new way. Ibrahim likes to perform old

Harut Sassounian.The World Dislikes Trump & his Policies,According to Pew Research Center
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-17 16:22:54

      A study published by the Pew Research Center revealed that many in the world do not approve Pres. Donald Trump’s foreign policies. This is not a surprising discovery, but

“Behavioural Insights Applied Live Academy” by UK’s Behavioral Insights Team
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-12 18:50:30

  During a 3-day capacity-building and problem-centered learning workshop representatives from “Work Armenia” working group and public servants will learn the nuances of behavioral experiments    The Edu2Work project was launched six

Harut Sassounian. The World Dislikes Trump & his Policies,According to Pew Research Center
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-12 10:50:40

A study published by the Pew Research Center revealed that many in the world do not approve Pres. Donald Trump’s foreign policies. This is not a surprising discovery, but

Renovating the House was the Dream of the Hero Son
  • Social
  • 2020-02-12 10:42:48

    One of the apartments in Gyumri's Mush district is more like a house-museum. Nearly from all the walls of the living room is "smiling" Meruzhan, a senior lieutenant killed

Viva-MTS’ first Armenian language game and the new character in stickers
  • Organizations
  • 2020-02-07 17:34:44

  Telecom industry is not viewed as a provider of purely voice and data services any more as it goes beyond connectivity. Following the industry’s emerging trends that evolve the

Welcome to new banking culture
  • Organizations
  • 2020-02-07 14:21:24

    IDBank has opened its flagman branch, which is a unique one in its type in the whole region. In this place you will find a number of services that

The eco-village network continues to develop: the streets of Arpi village are now illuminated
  • Organizations
  • 2020-02-07 12:00:22

    The development strategy adopted by two partner organizations brings in positive results.   With joint efforts of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife & Cultural Assets (FPWC), another

The Ombudsman Received Halo Trust Artsakh Programme Manager
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-06 19:00:56

On February 6, Artak Beglaryan, Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh, received Robert Syfret, Programme Manager of Artsakh HALO Trust international humanitarian organization.   Issues related demining process in

“Fitness Club”: Viva-MTS offers applications for the fans of fitness and healthy lifestyle
  • Organizations
  • 2020-02-06 10:15:00

    Viva-MTS offers new “Fitness Club” service for all the fans of fitness and healthy lifestyle. One can subscribe and download fully functional fitness and healthy lifestyle apps for a

Harut Sassounian. Trump’s Israeli-Palestinian ‘Peace Plan’ Is Recipe for a Prolonged War
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-05 13:11:56

Pres. Trump unveiled in the White House on January 28, 2020 his long-awaited ‘peace plan’ between Israelis and Palestinians. The architect of the plan is the President’s son-in-law and

The formation of the Government of Western Armenia is not an end in itself
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-04 13:29:32

The formation of the Government of Western Armenia (and not only the government, but also the entire state system, as well as the parliament and the presidential system) was

Harut Sassounian. Men Who Rape and Marry Girls Under 18 Could be Pardoned in Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-04 10:22:32

The British Independent newspaper published an unbelievable article last week, titled: “‘Marry-your-rapist’ bill to be introduced by lawmakers in Turkey.”   This sounds like a subject from the Middle Ages. If

The Heritage Party met with the US Ambassador to Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-04 10:14:58

    Today a meeting was held at the head office of Heritage party with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States of America Ms. Lynne M. Tracy.   During the

New leadership appointments in Grant Thornton Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-03 13:46:18

Year 2020 starts for Grant Thornton Armenia with changes in the governance and organizational structure that will serve to bring the firm’s new strategy and bold vision to life.    In

IDBank announced the launch of the 3rd stage of the program “Build your career with IDBank”.
  • Economy
  • 2020-02-03 13:17:15

   As a result of the project, launched in 2019 and conducted twice, about 25 students have started their careers with IDBank.   “Taking into consideration that educational programs are one of

IDBank successfully placed the 2nd tranche dollar bonds issued in 2019
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-01 13:25:52

    The total volume of the 2nd tranche issuance is 5,000,000 US dollars, annual coupon yield is 5%, which will be paid quarterly, maturity of bonds is 27 months. In 2019,

IDBank goes live with SWIFT gpi
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-31 16:38:33

  IDBank is one of the first Armenian banks to go live with SWIFT global payment innovation (gpi) service. It allows to make cross-border payments service considerably faster and more

The lighting system of Hrazdan city has been upgraded
  • Social
  • 2020-01-30 18:53:03

    In the frames of the “Eco Villages Network” Project, the Hrazdan city lighting system has been upgraded. The city's problem has been in the focus of partner organizations, Viva-MTS

Ucom Subscribers to Get 2X More Internet for Smartphones When Activating Bundles via Ucom App
  • Organizations
  • 2020-01-29 12:47:44

Within the frames of special offer Ucom mobile customers will get 2X more internet for their smartphones, only in case of activating a set of internet bundles via Ucom

Harut Sassounian. Men Who Rape and Marry Girls Under 18 Could be Pardoned in Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-01-29 11:55:12

The British Independent newspaper published an unbelievable article last week, titled: “‘Marry-your-rapist’ bill to be introduced by lawmakers in Turkey.”   This sounds like a subject from the Middle Ages. If

Bako Sahakyan's congratulatory message on Army Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-28 09:40:54

On 28 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Day of Homeland Defender.  The address runs as follows:  “Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities

Viva-MTS: “+3GB” Internet package within “X”, “Y” and “Z” tariff plans
  • Organizations
  • 2020-01-24 17:32:33

    Now prepaid and postpaid subscribers of “X”, “Y” tariff plans, as well as prepaid subscribers of “Z” tariff plan can add 3GB Internet to the main package of their

About awarding Garo Paylan with Nobel Peace Prize 2020
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-24 16:29:50

  My dear compatriots, friends! My name is Saida Ohanyan and I`m the head of the International women's union of Hamshen Armenians «HAMSHENIAN», the deputy of the Parliament of Western Armenia.

Another House Built in Syunik: the Problem of 26 Years Solved
  • Social
  • 2020-01-23 16:02:35

    The Minasyans, living in Akhlatyan village of Syunik region, have been slow to take down the Christmas tree. 2020 became a year of significant achievements for them. After living

Harut Sassounian. Newly-Elected Patriarch of Turkey Lashes Back at his Armenian Critics
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-01-22 13:18:45

After giving a series of interviews to the Turkish press since his election on December 11, 2019, the new Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, Sahak II Mashalyan, responded to his

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Defense Army Military Council
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-21 10:50:25

On 21 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Stepanakert at a meeting of the Defense Army’s Military Council convoked to sum up the activities of the army

“Viber Stickers”: say it with a sticker
  • Organizations
  • 2020-01-18 14:47:07

    Bright-colored stickers make communication more interesting, chatty and colorful, and on this occasion, Viva-MTS introduces another interesting solution to its subscribers. Only Viva-MTS subscribers get the opportunity to use

Viva-MTS: new corporate logo
  • Organizations
  • 2020-01-17 14:43:58

    Viva-MTS: The leading telecommunications operator of Armenia has started a process to restyle the corporate logo. The news was announced on Facebook by the General Manager of the Company

Turkey Eliminated its Minorities from The Economy with Exorbitant Taxes. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-01-15 12:13:31

After the near total physical elimination of the minorities from the Ottoman Empire 1915-23, the Turkish government embarked in 1941 on the financial ruin of the remaining Armenians, Greeks,

Deliberate market focus drives solid growth for Grant Thornton
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-13 11:34:30

  Grant Thornton International Ltd today announced global revenues of USD5.72 billion for the financial year ended 30 September 2019, up 5.1% on 2018. This result represents growth of 6.4%

Senate’s Adoption of Genocide Resolution Upsets Newly-Elected Patriarch of Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-01-08 13:37:21

I responded last month to the interview given by the newly-elected Patriarch of Turkey, Bishop Sahak II Mashalyan, to a Turkish newspaper in which he had criticized the adoption

The borderland village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur will celebrate the New Year with illuminated streets
  • Social
  • 2019-12-27 11:40:17

    In one of the border villages of Tavush region, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, there is a festive mood. People are getting ready for the New Year. The residents, who are accustomed

Khachik Frontier village was also provided with Street lighting
  • Social
  • 2019-12-26 13:09:38

    In the frames of the “Eco Villages Network” project, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), in partnership with its general partner VivaCell-MTS, continues to

Harut Sassounian.Pres. Trump is not Worthy of Recognizing the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-12-25 12:38:47

After both Houses of Congress, one overwhelmingly and the other unanimously, adopted two Resolutions in recent weeks recognizing the Armenian Genocide, many were hoping that this would lead Pres.

VivaCell-MTS gets “Sign of Quality 2019” award for supporting the development of the sphere of telecommunications
  • Social
  • 2019-12-25 11:20:19

    VivaCell-MTS has been awarded the “Sign of Quality 2019” for facilitating to the sustainable development of telecommunications, and support to innovative technologies, new startups, and ideas   Professionals and companies with

Smart Solutions Center opened in National Polytechnic University of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2019-12-23 16:00:35

    The Smart Solutions Center was founded in collaboration with the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies (UEICT) and the National Polytechnic University of Armenia. The general partner

THE EUROPEAN UNION PROVIDED €5,1 M GRANT SUPPORT FOR ARMENIA’S ROAD SAFETY
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-19 18:35:48

      The Republic of Armenia and the European Investment Bank signed a Nighbourhood Investment Platform Grant Agreement to support the implementation of the Armenia Road Safety Improvement Project. This Agreement

ARARAT Apricot launched this summer by Yerevan Brandy Company awarded with a prize at XXIII International professional wines and spirits contest
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-19 18:28:03

    On November 13-22 the XXIII International professional wines and spirits contest took place in Moscow.  ARARAT Apricot received a gold medal in "spirits" category.  Wines and spirits from various countries

The Best New Year Gift to the Family Living in a Metal Container for 20 Years
  • Social
  • 2019-12-19 16:20:18

    For the Khachatryan family living in Saralanj village of Kotayk region, the New Year's miracle has already become a reality. After living in a decayed and rusty metal container

Ucom Provides 20% Discount On uKid Smartwatches
  • Organizations
  • 2019-12-19 10:13:14

  Ucom offers an incredible 20% discount on its uKid smartwatch phones until January 31 and encourages all parents with children to buy this smartwatch as a wonderful New Year

Harut Sassounian. Senate Recognition of Armenian Genocide:Reactions and Next Steps to be Taken
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-12-18 11:44:15

For the first time since the Genocide of 1915, the US Senate adopted a Resolution unanimously on December 12, 2019, recognizing the Armenian Genocide, after it was blocked for

Business Customers of Ucom Mobile Services to Personally Choose the Inclusions and Fee of Business Flexy Tariff Plan
  • Organizations
  • 2019-12-17 12:47:17

  Thanks to Ucom’s Business Flexy postpaid tariff plan, the business customers of Ucom mobile services will be able to personally choose the volume of inclusive minutes, MBs and SMSs

From semi-demolished clay structure to a new house
  • Social
  • 2019-12-16 11:37:05

    VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue to keep the border villages in the focus of their attention. Thanks to the effective partnership, the Kirakosyans, living in

Bako Sahakyan visited the Talish village of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-13 18:09:07

On 13 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Talish village of the Martakert region and convened there a working consultation devoted to the activities being carried out

ICMPD ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF «SUITCASE 2019» ANNUAL JOURNALISM CONTEST ON MIGRATION ISSUES
  • Social
  • 2019-12-13 13:07:35

«Suitcase 2019» annual journalism contest on migration issues marks its 10 year anniversary of encouraging and motivating journalists raising awareness and reporting on challenges and opportunities in the field

The traffic gets safer at Berdavan borderland village
  • Social
  • 2019-12-12 14:09:00

    3 projects for three years, with 269 LED lamps and 8.5 km long illuminated area: this is the summary of works implemented at Berdavan borderland village, under the street

The results of the UNDP-RTF regional project have been summarized
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-11 15:18:35

Results of the UNDP-RTF regional project "Regulatory Framework to Promote Energy Efficiency in Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union" were summarized at a closing workshop held in Yerevan on

Harut Sassounian.Erdogan’s Backers Threaten to Commit A New Genocide Against Armenians
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-12-11 13:52:50

 A group of extreme nationalist Turkish lawyers, members of the Istanbul Bar Association, published an article in their November 2019 Bulletin threatening ‘to deport’ all Armenians from Turkey once

Inspired by the nature of Vayots Dzor Agarakadzor village
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-10 14:46:55

Hrach Manukyan is a talented craftsman from Agarakadzor, engaged in pottery, woodworking and ironwork. He currently runs his own small workshop located on the hilltop of the village.   The source

PAUL, the famous French café chain, is coming to Armenia: a new project by Galaxy Group of Companies
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-10 12:42:21

      PAUL, the famous French bakery & café brand is coming to Armenia soon. The famous bakery operates cafes in 46 countries around the world. The Galaxy Group of Companies

ALL SMARTPHONES AVAILABLE WITH MUCH MORE INTERNET VOLUME AT UCOM
  • Organizations
  • 2019-12-05 14:30:35

    Ahead of New Year holidays, all new and existing subscribers of uPrepaid as well as Universal/Universal Plus postpaid services will get additional gigabytes 2 years in a row in

Harut Sassounian. Turkish Money Motivated Sen. Graham To Block Armenian Genocide Resolution
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-12-04 13:32:46

When Sen. Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina) blocked the Senate vote on the Armenian Genocide Resolution on November 13, 2019, there was widespread speculation as to what motivated him to

World Bank Supports EIF in Launching a Mobile Application Against Gender-based Violence
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-03 14:02:59

    YEREVAN, December 3, 2019 – Today, the Armenian Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) announces the launch of a mobile application called Safe YOU, developed with the World Bank Group’s 2018

Silicon Mountains forum on smart solutions kicks off in Yerevan
  • Social
  • 2019-12-02 18:26:36

  The Silicon Mountains Forum has been organized by the Union of Employers of ICT in partnership with the Ministry of High-Tech Industry. The General Partner of the event is

New souvenir sheet with one stamp dedicated to the theme “Prominent Armenians. 150th anniversary of Komitas”
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-02 12:30:54

    On December 1st, 2019, a souvenir sheet with one stamp dedicated to the theme “Prominent Armenians. 150th anniversary of Komitas” has been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost”

BUSINESS CUSTOMERS OF UCOM’S UNIVERSAL PLUS TARIFF PLANS TO CALL ALL RUSSIAN NETWORKS USING THEIR INCLUSIVE MINUTES
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-29 17:54:36

    From now on, business customers of Universal Plus postpaid tariff plans of Ucom will be able to call all Russian networks using the inclusive minutes of the tariff plan

Happy Friday at VivaCell-MTS: discounts on smartphones, smart watches and accessories
  • Organizations
  • 2019-11-29 16:38:52

    Fridays are happy with VivaCell-MTS! Don’t miss your chance to buy a number of models of smartphones, smart watches and accessories with discounts.   Offered models of smartphones, smart watches, and

Housewarming after 10 Years of Living in a Half-built House
  • Social
  • 2019-11-28 16:51:26

    In Tsovinar, a village in Gegharkunik region, the family of Ter-Sahakyans celebrates housewarming. After going through hardships of life in a basement and later in a semi-constructed building, the

Harut Sassounian. Sen. Graham Shows his True Colors In Phone Call with Fake Turkish Minister
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-28 15:21:30

        Sen. Lindsey Graham (Republican, South Carolina) has become infamous for blocking a motion by Sen. Bob Menendez (Democrat, New Jersey) urging the Senate to vote on the Armenian Genocide

Central Depository of Armenia takes over the AECSD Chairmanship
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-28 15:10:11

 The Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD) and the Advisory Committee on Financial Markets under the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) have signed a memorandum of

Artsakh Human Rights Ombudsman Signed Memorandum of Understanding with Southwestern Law School
  • Social
  • 2019-11-28 11:36:06

      Artsakh Republic Ombudsman Artak Beglaryan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Law School of the US Southwestern University, within the framework of which Artsakh's lawyers will have

uMix: Internet at the Speed of Up to 120 Mb/sec and Up to 195 TV-Channels for Home. Ucom Reshuffles Its Fixed Service
  • Organizations
  • 2019-11-27 16:40:48

      From today, Ucom presents a completely reshuffled offer of fixed services. TV service subscribers will be able to choose from the following 3 tariff plans: uTV S (39 TV

Bako Sahakyan visited a range of military units of the Defense Army located in the central and eastern parts of the republic
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-27 16:08:56

On 27 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a range of military units of the Defense Army located in the central and eastern parts of the republic, got

Harut Sassounian. Sen. Graham Shows his True Colors In Phone Call with Fake Turkish Minister
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-27 15:24:20

Sen. Lindsey Graham (Republican, South Carolina) has become infamous for blocking a motion by Sen. Bob Menendez (Democrat, New Jersey) urging the Senate to vote on the Armenian Genocide

1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-26 18:18:00

 Yesterday, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, United Nations in Armenia organized a press conference in UN house, dedicated to the International Campaign of

VivaCell-MTS and MobiDram in the center of online shopping and Black Friday
  • Organizations
  • 2019-11-25 15:56:24

    On the eve of Black Friday, which is most anticipated day of November, an online shopping fest was held at Armenia Marriott Hotel. VivaCell-MTS was the General Partner of

Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia at AIISA: Discussion around Armenia's security environment, system and policies
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-23 13:25:15

      November 22, 2019, Yerevan: On November 22 the Armenian Institute of International and Security Affairs hosted an off-the-record with Mr. Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia.   In

Ralph Yirikian: how to dream and achieve your dreams in a digital era?
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-21 18:38:34

    Upon yet another invitation from “Leadership School” VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian had an open door lecture “To dream and to Achieve” at the Ramada Hotel and Suits by

The next phase of the environmental program has started in Gnishik
  • Social
  • 2019-11-21 16:08:07

    About 12,000 trees will be planted, in Gnishik settlement of Vayots Dzor region, by the end of the year. The work has already begun. The community officials and residents

Harut Sassounian. Erdogan Meets Trump in the White House: The Result is a Tragicomedy
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-20 18:23:17

It is difficult to know where to start commenting on the ridiculous press conference between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US Pres. Donald Trump at the White House

The 2019 Laureate of the Global IT Award is the founder of “Origami World” theory, author of the concept ‘virtual reality’ Takeo Kanade
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-20 16:44:04

    Today the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia hosted a press conference to announce the laureate of the Global IT Award2019. Speakers at the conference included Minister of High

VoLTE Call is Now Possible in Ucom’s 4G+ Network for iPhone Users
  • Organizations
  • 2019-11-20 15:12:05

    As from today, Ucom mobile subscribers, who have the latest update of iOS 13 on their iPhones, can call on the 4G+ (LTE Advanced) network using VoLTE technology. Ucom

Լեզու սովորելը երբե՛ք այսքան հեշտ ու հաճելի չի եղել. օտար լեզվի դասընթաց ՎիվաՍել-ՄՏՍ-ի բջջային «E-Teacher» հավելվածով
  • Social
  • 2019-11-18 18:15:46

Learning a language has never been as easy and enjoyable as it is now with VivaCell-MTS mobile application “E-Teacher”   VivaCell-MTS has launched an interactive and convenient mobile application “E-Teacher” for

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian Central Bank led by its chairman Arthur Javadyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-16 14:56:13

On November the 16th Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian Central Bank led by its chairman Arthur Javadyan. A range of issues related to cooperation

Harut Sassounian. Armenians Fly from Istanbul to New York To Participate in Turkish Propaganda
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-16 10:37:27

It is amazing the lengths to which the Turkish government went to include Istanbul Armenian clergy and laymen in its propaganda campaign. On November 5, 2019, Turkish President Recep Tayyip

t Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening ceremony of the library-reading hall of the “Matenadaran-Gandzasar” Scientific-Cultural Center in the Vank village of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-15 15:56:34

On 15 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening ceremony of the library-reading hall of the “Matenadaran-Gandzasar” Scientific-Cultural Center in the Vank village of the

IDBank topped off the current stage of its Cyber Security Campaign with a lecture
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-15 15:29:50

Attaching importance to the Cyber Security to protect customer’s assets and adhering to the security rules, IDBank launched a campaign to increase customers’ Cyber Security awareness.   For about a month

Meghu Armenian Language Contest to be held in the Diaspora for the first time
  • Social
  • 2019-11-15 15:10:15

    The Ayb Educational Foundation is launching the internationalization process for the Meghu Armenian Language Contest. On November 23, Georgia, Iran, Russia and the US will host the contest for

“GeoProMining” joins the campaign of the Armenian Government to plant 10 million trees
  • Social
  • 2019-11-15 14:08:23

    “GeoProMining”, a diversified international group of mining companies, joins the campaign announced by the Prime Minister of Armenia to plant 10 million trees by October 10, 2020.   The Company intends

The path from the metal container to the half-built house will no longer be repeated for the second generation of the family
  • Social
  • 2019-11-14 18:13:38

    The Aramyan family from Lusashogh village of Ararat region have been without a safe roof for 25 years. The Aramyans' children, raised in a metal container, have already managed

VISA AND GEORGIA’S TBC-BACKED NEOBANK - SPACE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-14 16:17:31

Visa signs partnership agreement with FTSE250 TBC Bank’s Space, the first Georgian neobank, to develop innovative banking solutions in Georgia and beyond in the growing digital payments landscape Visa, the

Time for compensation for the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-14 10:12:33

On May 24th, 1915 the governments of England, France and Russia came up with special joint declaration, where three large countries publicly characterize the Turkish actions against Armenians as

How the trapped bear was saved by FPWC
  • Social
  • 2019-11-13 18:08:20

  The wildlife is unpredictable. Taking care of it requires special means. Sometimes the human-wildlife interaction has unexpected consequences, and in that case the human being, as a rational creature,

Harut Sassounian. Armenians Fly from Istanbul to New York To Participate in Turkish Propaganda
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-13 16:03:59

It is amazing the lengths to which the Turkish government went to include Istanbul Armenian clergy and laymen in its propaganda campaign. On November 5, 2019, Turkish President Recep Tayyip

Dilijan to have reconstructed stadium
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-13 12:22:40

In 2019 “Initiatives for Development of Armenia” (IDeA) Foundation partnered with football club “Pyunik” in reconstructing Dilijan stadium and re-equipping its adjacent facilities, as part of the foundation’s Dilijan

Two new postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Flora and Fauna. Flora and Fauna of Armenia”
  • Social
  • 2019-11-12 12:55:58

On November 12th, 2019, two postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Flora and Fauna. Flora and Fauna of Armenia” have been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC

Tavush climate challenges in the focus of the EcoThon at UWC Dilijan
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-12 12:46:01

 The “EcoThon Tavush” organized by Women in Climate and Energy (WICE) NGO in the frame of EcoQuest and in partnership with United World College Dilijan took place at the

THE WINNER OF ROBOTEX ARMENIA CONTEST HELD WITH THE SUPPORT OF UCOM ALREADY KNOWN
  • Organizations
  • 2019-11-11 15:38:24

    Today, the Republican Palace of Culture and Sports of the Deaf hosted Robotex Armenia, an International Robotics Contest, with participation of over 40 teams from around the world, including

Harut Sassounian. Genocide Resolution: A Major Victory, But Facts Should not be Ignored
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-11 13:43:16

On October 29, 2019, Armenian Americans scored a major victory in the halls of US Congress. For the first time in 35 years, the US House of Representatives adopted

Bako Sahakyan met a group of members of the Belgian Francophone circles comprising deputies of the Belgian Federal and Regional Parliaments, representatives of the public, political and scientific-cultural spheres
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-09 11:55:35

On 8 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met a group of members of the Belgian Francophone circles comprising deputies of the Belgian Federal and Regional Parliaments, representatives of

Results of the 14th International Microelectronics Olympiad summed up
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-07 16:13:51

    The final stage of the 14th International Microelectronics Olympiad took place in Armenia, at the “Synopsys Armenia” Education Department (SAED).   This year the Olympiad attracted participants from all over the

Genocide Resolution: A Major Victory, But Facts Should not be Ignored
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-07 15:23:36

On October 29, 2019, Armenian Americans scored a major victory in the halls of US Congress. For the first time in 35 years, the US House of Representatives adopted

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN AT SHANGHAI FORUM, MEETS CHINESE PRESIDENT
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-07 15:17:08

    Shanghai, CHINA--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs, the Heritage Party's political council chairman, and founding director of the Armenian Center for National and International and Studies

Erebuni 50 – new ultra-premium brandy of ARARAT range
  • Social
  • 2019-11-07 14:33:43

      The new brandy of Yerevan Brandy Company – Erebuni 50 complements the ultra-premium collection of ARARAT, launched back in 2015 with Erebuni 30. Taking its name from the ancient

41 TEAMS TO COMPETE FOR THE GRAND PRIZE OF ROBOTEX ARMENIA SUPPORTED BY UCOM
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-06 16:17:09

    At 3pm today, the official press conference of the international robotics contest Robotex Armenia was held, with participation of speakers Karen Vardanyan, Executive Director at the Union of Advanced

Indian pharmaceutical business is ready to strengthen the cooperation with its RA partners
  • Interviews
  • 2019-11-06 11:47:17

  The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council (PHARMEXCIL) established by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, the Government of India and the Embassy of India in Armenia will hold

Ucom Cooperates with World Famous Sparkle, which Expands Its Reach in the Caucasus Region with a New Point of Presence in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2019-11-05 15:04:48

    Located at Yerevan, the new PoP will support the increasing demand for IP services coming from the local market, the Caucasus region and the Middle East   Sparkle, the first international

VivaCell-MTS: One More Metal Container Abandoned
  • Social
  • 2019-11-05 14:48:29

    The current year is a successful one for the Hasoyan family from Mrgastan village of Ararat region; the 9 years of life full of hardships passed in the metal

uGo Mobile Internet Subscribers to Get Additional Gigabytes on the 20th day of Each Month
  • Organizations
  • 2019-11-04 16:46:18

    From now on the existing and new subscribers of Ucom's mobile internet uGo tariff plans will receive extra GBs on the 20th day of each month, regardless of an

The 22nd telethon of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund kicks off
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-04 11:20:25

On November 28, Hayastan All-Armenian Fund will kick off its 22nd annual telethon, which will be held under the slogan “To my beloved Armenia … Water and Sun for

Installation of LED Lamps as a Means of Saving the Community Budget
  • Social
  • 2019-11-04 11:05:50

The etymology of the name of Shnogh village of Lori marz, is related to reviving and constructing the land. And they tend to live in the village, likely. But

IDBank has got 13 new employees
  • Organizations
  • 2019-11-01 18:39:11

    The second phase of the project “Build Your Career with IDBank'' was summarized at IDBank. As a result of this project 13 participants got job offers. At the closing event

Nominations for 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Closed
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-01 15:05:17

  November 1, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – Nominations for the 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity are now closed. The nomination period had officially opened on May 16, 2019,

Harut Sassounian. Secret Document Reveals State Dept.’s Interference in Genocide Recognition
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-11-01 10:40:41

The United States government has recognized the Armenian Genocide multiple times in the past. In an official document submitted by the US government to the World Court in 1951,

Application of the Members of the Parliament of Western Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2019-11-01 08:24:35

    To the member states of the United Nations Security Council, To the European Parliament, to the member states of the Council of Europe,   To Greek, Armenian and Assyrian peoples, their spiritual

Native wild tree species are planted in Vardahovit
  • Social
  • 2019-10-31 16:45:44

    With the efforts of VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, important and serious environmental processes have been recorded in different regions of Armenia

Children will be more involved in nature conservation; a memorandum was signed
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-31 15:25:33

On October 28, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex and ArAves NGO.    The signing

Two-year project on introducing irrigation system in Gnishik
  • Social
  • 2019-10-30 17:51:04

  VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) solved the problem of irrigation water in borderland Gnishik as part of a program implemented in

Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event devoted to the Day of the Worker of the State Service on Emergency Situations
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-30 15:03:20

On 30 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event devoted to the Day of the Worker of the State Service on Emergency Situations.   The President congratulated

“MTS TV” mobile application. A joint project between VivaCell-MTS and Shant TV
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-30 14:51:56

    Owing to the “MTS TV” mobile app you will no longer miss exclusive TV programs of Shant TV, including the entertainment programs and important football matches, you will be

Harut Sassounian. Secret Document Reveals State Dept.’s Interference in Genocide Recognition
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-30 11:17:57

        The United States government has recognized the Armenian Genocide multiple times in the past. In an official document submitted by the US government to the World Court in 1951,

Inaugural Aurora Forum in Armenia a Resounding Success
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-25 18:17:57

    New international platform convened thought leaders, change-makers and entrepreneurs from around the globe to discuss key issues facing the world today October 25, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The first-ever

Ucom’s Newly Opened Service Center to Operate in Megamall, Nor Nork
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-25 14:37:56

On October 25, 2019 the new Ucom sales and service center was officially opened in Megamall shopping center at Nor Nork, and that is twice larger and expansive than

The 30-Year-Old Metal Container Finally Abandoned
  • Social
  • 2019-10-25 11:23:26

    Marine Meloyan from the town of Spitak was 27 when she lost her husband, one of her children, and was left homeless as a consequence of the earthquake in

The “SunChild” 9th International Environmental Festival kicked off with support of VivaCell-MTS and World Vision Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-24 13:57:49

The 9th “SunChild” International Environmental Festival press conference revealed details about various exciting events within the framework of the festival program. The speakers at the press conference were VivaCell-MTS

The Tekeyan Trust London celebrates its 40th anniversary in London
  • Social
  • 2019-10-24 12:29:29

The Tekeyan Trust London (TTL) is committed to preserving the Armenian national identity in the Diaspora. It contributes to the advancement of the Armenian literature, history, music and art,

“My Martuni” contest rounded up at VivaCell-MTS’s reopened service center
  • Social
  • 2019-10-23 13:55:36

    VivaCell-MTS has reopened its service center in the town of Martuni, Gegharquniq region, at a new location. It will now welcome visitors at Myasnikyan 29, from Monday till Friday

Harut Sassounian. Trump Surrenders to Erdogan’s Demands:The Tail Wags the Dog
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-23 09:58:43

Anytime Pres. Trump talks to another head of state on the phone, we can expect a disastrous outcome. Trump does not realize the consequences of his decisions on the

The India-Armenia Pharmaceutical Business Forum-Exhibition to be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 19:43:53

  Yerevan, 18 October, Embassy of India: The Embassy of India in Armenia and Indian Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (PHARMEXCIL-Pharmaceuticals Export Promoution Council), supported by the Indian Ministry of Commerce

«Armath» sums up the IT Week achievements
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 14:27:25

The Armath engineering laboratories pavilion was always crowded during the days of DigiTec 2019 technological exhibition held at Yerevan Expo Center on October 6-9. The visitors, local and international

Events Dedicated to Komitas’ 150th Anniversary: “Aurora” Forum was Summed up in Tatev
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 10:53:48

  On October 21 tourists, “Aurora” forum guests and inhabitants of the neighboring communities took part in spiritual, educational and cultural festivities held in Tatev monastery complex.   The eventful week of

16.5% increase in passenger flow, as compared to September 2018
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-21 12:29:10

    In September of the current year the two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 324,755 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of 2018

A Declassified Top Secret CIA Report On the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
  • A comment
  • 2019-10-20 07:22:56

By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com A 48-page Central Intelligence Agency Top Secret Report, prepared in August 1988 and made public in 2012 with some deletions, is titled “Unrest in

Bako Sahakyan was present at the pomegranate festival held in the town of Martouni
  • Social
  • 2019-10-19 12:25:43

On 19 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the pomegranate festival held in the town of Martouni. President Sahakyan walked along the pavilions, got introduced with the

Creative Armenia-ն հայտարարում է 2,000 ԱՄՆ դոլար գլխավոր մրցանակով մարտահրավեր սցենարիստների համար
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-19 11:39:27

    Creative Armenia is delighted to announce a new creative challenge for screenwriters, powered by Ucom. The $2,000 top prize will go to the screenwriter who can write the most

Ucom Launched “Quality Smartphones for Everyone” Offer
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-18 16:34:42

    This October, within the frames of “Quality Smartphones for Everyone” offer Ucom suggests purchasing Samsung Galaxy A10s and Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphones. Moreover, when purchasing the Xiaomi Mi A3

VivaCell-MTS granted awards to the winning teams of the Hackathon of the Digital UAV Forum 2019
  • Social
  • 2019-10-18 14:43:14

    Digital UAV International Forum 2019, the first in its kind event on artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial vehicles in Armenia, kick-started. The forum is organized by National Polytechnic University

A housing problem of another family to be solved in Paravaqar village
  • Social
  • 2019-10-17 16:31:54

    Like other border villages of Tavush region, Paravakar has also been subjected to shootings frequently. There are buildings in the village damaged by enemy shootings or half-built houses the

Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project is the only one from Armenia, which has passed the final stage of the competition announced by EOCA.
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-17 16:24:56

  "Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project, which will contribute to the resolution of the "human-bear" conflict in Vayots Dzor. It is well known that, because of the

New stamp features 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate Kyaw Hla Aung
  • Social
  • 2019-10-16 16:31:40

    October 16, 2019 – A special ceremony dedicated to the cancellation of a new international postage stamp by HayPost, featuring 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate Kyaw Hla Aung, was held

Bako Sahakyan receives OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and their accompanying officials
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-16 10:51:06

On 16 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Igor Popov (Russian Federation), Stephane Visconti (France) and Andrew Schofer (USA), personal representative of the OSCE

Harut Sassounian. A Declassified Top Secret CIA Report On the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-16 09:58:48

A 48-page Central Intelligence Agency Top Secret Report, prepared in August 1988 and made public in 2012 with some deletions, is titled “Unrest in the Caucasus and the Challenge

The Forum is thankful to its generous supporters: Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia TV Company and The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-15 10:26:27

October 15, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and organizing partners of the inaugural Aurora Forum are pleased to announce that the Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia

Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 14:08:49

On 14 October President Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad. Issues related

IDBank redeemed the 5th tranche of coupon bonds
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 13:41:13

    The 5th dollar tranche of IDBank coupon bonds issued in October 2017, is redeemed.    The volume of the 5th tranche of the Bank was $ 5 million, the maturity of

Harut Sassounian. Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate’s Lawsuit Advances Through Turkish Courts
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-10-14 12:28:41

        While the lawsuit filed by the Catholicosate of Cilicia based in Antelias, Lebanon, for the recovery of its former headquarters in Sis, Turkey, has received wide publicity, another just

From Singapore to Shushi: the launch of Aurora Forum
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 09:57:26

      Revival of Oriental Historical Heritage Fund is organizing one of the first events within Aurora Forum which will take place in Armenia and Artsakh on October 14-21 and will

AirBaltic airline will start operating flights on Yerevan-Riga-Yerevan route
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-09 14:01:31

  Due to the long-term bilateral negotiations between “Armenia” International Airport” CJSC and Latvian AirBaltic airline management will restart direct air connection between Armenia and Latvia.  The flights on Yerevan –

uPay Takes Part in DigiTec 2019 for the First Time as a Stand-Alone Company
  • Organizations
  • 2019-10-08 09:57:33

    One of Ucom's innovative solutions, uPay, this year for the first time gets represented at DigiTec 2019 as a stand-alone company. Within the framework of the “Celebration for Technological

And did you recognize the leopard pictured on the back of the CB's new coin?
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 13:25:29

The photo of the Caucasian leopard, captured by trap cameras of Caucasus Wildlife Refuge was chosen by  the Ministry of Environment and Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia