VIENNA, 10 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, today appealed to Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko to stop persecuting media. “President Lukashenko should cease
On May 9 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited an weapon demonstration and photo exhibition representing the combat path and everyday life of the NKR Defense Army. Thereupon the Presidents
VIENNA, 9 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today a new defamation bill announced by the Queen in the UK Parliament,
On 9 May in capital Stepanakert Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan were present at the parade of the NKR Armed
"Dear Compatriots, I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of Victory and Peace Day. Victory in the World War II opened new opportunities for development for our nation. It was
VIENNA, May 8, 2012 – Croatian public broadcaster, Croatian Radio Television (HRT) has recently experienced a series of internal incidents in which political representatives and public figures have reportedly
On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”
Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May, 2012 in constituencies number 9 and 10 in the capital Yerevan and constituency number 23 in
VIENNA, 8 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, said today she was very concerned that HRT, the Croatian Public Service Broadcaster, would dismiss
From now on Orange Every Month and Let’s Talk services subscribers (save the subscribers of Simple tariff plan) can get not only on-net and off-net minutes and SMS bundles
Heifer Armenia and Development Principles NGO are organizing their regular Annual Youth Forum. Over 200 members of YES Youth Clubs functioning in 29 rural communities of Armenia will participate in
VIENNA, 7 May 2012 - The OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier, today welcomed the peaceful conclusion of the OSCE-run ballot facilitation that allowed eligible voters in Kosovo to cast
BELGRADE, 7 May 2012 – Serbia’s parliamentary and early presidential elections on 6 May 2012 took place in an open and competitive environment, but additional efforts are needed to
On May 7 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of handing over the flag to the NKR Rescue Service held at the Stepanakert Revival Square. The
DUBLIN, 4 May 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, condemned today the terrorist attacks that took place last night in Dagestan. “I strongly condemn these
Washington, DC - Last week over two dozen Members of Congress commemorated the Armenian Genocide with floor statements in the United States Senate and House of Representatives and through
YEREVAN, 4 May 2012 - The international observers monitoring the parliamentary elections in Armenia will present their preliminary post-election statement at a news conference on Monday, 7 May,
Schedule of events organized in the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia May 6, 2012 8.00 Opening of the information center of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia 8.55 Welcome
Since 1981, the United Nations Department of Public Information has sponsored an annual fellowship programme for junior and mid-level broadcasters and journalists from developing countries and countries with economies
On May 4 the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay Luis Almagro, who arrived in Yerevan on an
Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'': "Dear activists of Tsaghovski forest, Environmental activists of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'' from
On 4 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications. According to the Presidential decree 11 convicts were
LEIPZIG, Germany, 3 May 2012 – Participants at an OSCE side event at the 2012 Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum discussed ways to ensure more effective border
TUNIS, 3 May 2012 – Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today urged all governments of the 56-nation OSCE to take real steps to secure
Joint Message by UN Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon and UNESCO Director-General Ms Irina Bokova on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2012 Freedom of expression
TUNIS, 2 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May paid tribute to the
Yerevan, May 2, 2012 Orange reshuffles the list of Orange Zone countries which will from now on include the USA. Now, While roaming on AT&T USA network Orange customers
VIENNA, May 2, 2012 - “The struggle for press freedom is a continuing endeavour,” Oliver Vujovic, secretary general of the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of
YEREVAN, 2 May 2012 – Training supported by the OSCE and the EU on the procedural and ethical aspects of election administration for precinct election commissioners will conclude tomorrow. The
NASDAQ OMX Armenia, in cooperation with ArmNews TV Channel, provide daily statistics of securities market trading also on TV, thus contributing to dissemination of securities market information among
Journalists, bloggers and social activists trying to expose human rights violations in Azerbaijan see their efforts thwarted at every step. The pre-Eurovision crackdown on freedom of expression by the Azerbaijani
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates are marking this year's World Press Freedom Day by calling for the release of journalists held for their professional activities.
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the European group of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), marks World Press Freedom Day by focusing on the severe threats to press
On May 2 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Hovhannes Grigoryan judge of the NKR Court of Appeal terminating his terms in office as the
On May 1 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for services shown to the Artsakh Republic and in connection with the 60th anniversary of birthday
TUNIS, 2 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May paid tribute to the
Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Workers’ Day Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you
Although the State of Israel does not officially acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, an annual event to commemorate the victims and honour the local Armenian community is customarily held by
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), in cooperation with the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), is administering nationwide training for Precinct Election Commissioners in advance of the May 6th
President Saakashvili to address opening session COPENHAGEN, 1 May 2012 – More than 90 parliamentarians from 31 countries will convene in Batumi, Georgia 11-14 May for a conference focused
DUBLIN, 30 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore today welcomed the agreement reached regarding the facilitation by the OSCE of voting in Kosovo
ERGNETI, 30 April 2012 - The 22nd meeting under the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM), co-facilitated by the EU Monitoring Mission and the OSCE, took place in Ergneti
April 30, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce sponsorship of just another initiative by the Barekamutyun state ensemble, dedicated
On April 30 International standards on probation and experience and good practices of other OSCE states were discussed at an OSCE workshop in Yerevan. As informs OSCE
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Tuesday, 26th April 2012, His Holiness Aram I visited the President of Lebanon, General Suleiman. The Catholicos was accompanied b Archbishop Keghan Katcherian, Prelate of
NEW YORK, NY---On Sunday, April 22nd, the Armenian National Committee of America-Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) joined the Knights and Daughters of Vartan as well as several community organizations including the
His Eminence offers Senate opening prayer; Completes day of meetings with Senate and House Members WASHINGTON, DC – His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Armenian Apostolic Church of
DUBLIN, 27 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, condemned the blasts in Dnipropetrovsk today. “I condemn this irresponsible act which threatened the lives of
On April 26 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Sos in the Martouni region and met the local population. The visit was caused by the request addressed
On 26 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree terminating the terms in office of the NKR Court of Appeal judge Greta Arzoumanyan because of
DUBLIN, 27 April 2012 - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, is hosting a high-level conference in Dublin today on the Northern Ireland peace process. The
General Director of CJSC “SCR” Victor Rebets appointed Armen Darbinyan as the deputy head of CJSC “SCR” for security. Armen Darbinyan was born on September 12, 1949 in Yerevan. In
The OSCE and the EU concluded 4-weeks of strategic and tactical planning training for Armenian police today in Yerevan. The training courses aimed to develop the capabilities of
DUBLIN, BRUSSELS, GENEVA, 25 April 2012 – The Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions note with concern that the 36th meeting of Incident Prevention of Response Mechanism (IPRM) did
Following violent attacks on civil society activists attempting to hold a festival of Azerbaijani films in Armenia, Amnesty International has called on the Armenian authorities to carry out a
The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin, and the Head of the Armenian Central Electoral Commission (CEC), Tigran Mukuchyan, signed a long-term co-operation agreement today
VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, within the framework of its Career Development Program gladly announces an essay competition among students of Armenia. The applicants are free to
The celebration of Earth Day is gaining in popularity at a rapid pace in Armenia. This year, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) celebrated by planting trees in the community of
VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that by using VivaCell-MTS services the individually paying postpaid subscribers can participate in a special draw and win
The summary of the message of His Holiness Aram I delivered on 24th April 2012 in Antelias to thousands of Armenian people who were gathered to commemorate the Armenian
Obama Refutes Assumptions of Ninth Circuit Movsesian Court Decision Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama commemorated the victims of the Armenian Genocide reiterating his position that his
WASHINGTON, DC -- President Obama, once again, used euphemistic language and verbal gymnastics to characterize the murder of 1.5 million Armenians in his annual April 24th remembrance day statement,
COPENHAGEN, 23 April 2012 – Citizens and leaders should denounce the rise in extremist political parties in the wake of recent physical attacks in Athens, leaders of the 56-country
Washington, DC - Armenia's Ambassador to the United States Tatoul Markarian, Armenia's Deputy Minister of Culture Artur Boghosian, Reverend Michael Wilker of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation and
ANCA Activists Among Honorees LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council conducted their annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration today, April 20, in the Rotunda of City Hall, hosted by Councilmember
One year ago Orange officialy announced the launch of the Orange Foundation in Armenia. Since its establishment in 1987, the Orange Foundation has been the main coordinator of
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 – Today the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank (WB) released a joint report and new online data tool with the first comprehensive
Yerevan, Armenia - On Apri l 20 the “Journalists for the Future” NGO (JFF) presented two new websites -- Irazek.am and Ditaket.am -- created as part of
April 20, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to inform that during a joint press conference the director of the Foundation for
Sacramento, CA - Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) led the California State Assembly in its commemoration of the Armenian Genocide today, marking the solemnity of the occasion and calling
The Cafesjian Center for the Arts, in partnership with the Armenian Cultural Ministry, co-organized the three-day Book Festival, to be held in the Center within the framework of Yerevan
VIENNA, 20 April 2012 -- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, expressed her concern over the brutal attack on Lukpan Akhmedyarov, a journalist with Kazakhstan’s
April 20, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces its support to the theatrical art and the cooperation with the “Bohem” non-governmental cultural organization. Education
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan to Offer the Morning Prayer in the U.S. Senate on the Morning of the Observance WASHINGTON, DC - Glendale City Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian, a veteran
VIENNA, 19 April 2011 – Sport can play an important role in combating racism, intolerance and discrimination, but also present challenges in the areas of equality and fairness, participants
We are pleased to introduce to your attention the Guide to the Forest Legislation of the Republic of Armenia as a result of a year consistent work. The Guide
Christine Albanel, Executive Vice President, Communication and Philanthropy at France Telecom-Orange, who is for the first time in Armenia on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of Orange
The annual event organized by the Armenian Studies Program in the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and the Genocide Prevention Program will take place on April 22nd 2012 at 6:30
Today, on April 19, 2012, the Press Conference dedicated to the Annual Award “The Best IT Managers” 2012 was held in Synopsys Armenia. This is the second year of the
DUBLIN 19 April 2012 – Good governance and fighting corruption is the theme of a two-day OSCE meeting that opens in Dublin on Monday 23 April 2012. Participants from government,
The European Union Delegation to Armenia invites you to participate in "My European Friend and I" video youth competition for Europe Day 2012. The winner will receive an iPad. For
Burbank, CA- The Armenian National Committee of America - Burbank (ANCA - B), the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Burbank "Varak" Chapter, Homenetment "Sipan" Chapter and the Burbank High School
ST PETERSBURG, Russia 18 April 2012 – The role of parliamentarians in combating and preventing human trafficking at the national and international level was the focus of a roundtable
VIENNA, 18 April 2012 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, condemned today the attack on Idrak Abbasov and other Azerbaijani journalists and urged the
Open letter about the organized demonstration in Vanadzor We are writing to express our concern about an incident that happened on 16 April 2012 in Vanadzor. Within the framework of
On 18 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia’s Armed forces, lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov. Issues
On April 18, Foreign Minister Nalbandian received Yukiya Amano, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian underlined that Armenia attaches great importance
DUBLIN, 18 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland, Eamon Gilmore, will host a high-level conference at the
South Caucasian Railways assisted in the formation of the training ground at the Gyumri State Technical College. By means of SCR a 10-meters-long path has been laid out on
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of UNESCO Executive Board at its 189th session to admit the Federation into associate status. The decision was taken
VIENNA, 17 April 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today’s Presidential decree to establish a national public service broadcaster in Russia. “This is
Orange County, CA- The Armenian National Committee of America-Orange County will be hosting an Armenian Genocide Commemoration event featuring a screening of "Bolis" by Award winning Director Eric Nazarian.
Washington, April 16, 2012—World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick today congratulated Dr. Jim Yong Kim for being chosen to become the 12th president of the development institution and
WASHINGTON, April 16, 2012 - The Executive Directors met today to select a new President of the World Bank Group. The Board expressed its deep gratitude for Mr. Robert
VIENNA, 16 April 2012 – Participants of a ministerial-level, OSCE-supported meeting of the Central Asia Border Security Initiative (CABSI) that started in Vienna today, stressed the need to join
On April 16, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, and Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arthur Grigoryan signed two grant agreements
On 16 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn event organized in connection with the Day of the Police and delivered there
We are pleased to announce that within the framework of the Voter Education and Motivation program, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) in Armenia has launched the www.armelections.info
Little Armenia, Hollywood, CA, April 24, 2012 – The first genocide of the 20th Century, the Armenian Genocide, remains unrecognized by the United States of America and the Republic
Genocide1915.org is an information site, dedicated to the 1915 Genocide in Ottoman Turkey, which engulfed Armenians, Assyrian/Syriacs and Anatolian and Pontic Greeks. While there are number of excellent information sites
DUBLIN, 15 April 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, today said he was relieved that Belarusian opposition leader Andrei Sannikov has been released from
On 14 April President Sahakyan signed laws on “Making Changes and Ammendments to the law on Medical Treatment and Service of the Population”, “On Making Changes to the Law
On 14 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conducting the 2012 spring draft and demobilization of servicemen, the Central Information Department of the
HOLLYOOD, CA -The Armenian National Committee of America, Hollywood Chapter will host an Armenian Cultural Show in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on the evening of Friday, April 20th
The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) within the framework of its youth school program today convened the forth and last session of the series of thematic
The role and responsibilities of the police during the elections, including co-operation with electoral commissions, political parties, observers, as well as interaction with citizens were discussed today at a roundtable
Chief Executives of the United Nations and its agencies are meeting in Geneva today at the International Telecommunication Union and World Meteorological Organization. The United Nations Chief Executives Board meets
Armenian youth learned more about usage of Chinese Language at the United Nations and about multilingualism at the UN during the celebration of the Day of the Chinese Language
Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham, member of the UK House of Lords, and Haig S. Bagerdjian, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Medical Solutions, accept the invitation
On 13 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Bureau Levon Mkrtchyan and Director of the International Secretariat of the
VIENNA, April 12, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), condemns the destruction of technical installations of the
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, launched its annual Energy Efficiency Expo today in Armenia, showcasing energy efficient technologies that will help local entrepreneurs save energy,
Guided by its long established mission to incorporate people with disabilities into the Armenian artistic context; to create a space and equal opportunities for their free expression and artistic
AIMS AND SCOPE International Journal of Armenian Genocide Studies publishes articles and reviews related to Armenian Genocide as well as genocide studies in general. Particular attention will be paid
Geneva/Munich (ILO News) – The number of microinsurance schemes worldwide has increased substantially over the past five years and now reaches an estimated 500 million worldwide, according to the
The Heritage Party condemns the physical assault on independent MP candidate Meruzhan Mkhoyan that took place on Friday, April 6. Running in the single-mandate constituency No. 21 in the
The conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh was a comparatively well-known event in the late 1980s and one can claim that it marked the beginning of the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
On 11 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Askeran region and partook at the tree planting activities in the vicinities of the Ivanyan village. Thereupon the President
Heritage Party leader Raffi K. Hovannisian was received at European Union headquarters here today by Ambassador Traian Hristea of the EU Delegation to Armenia, together with twelve EU ambassadors
YEREVAN, 10 April 2012 – The OSCE Office in Yerevan announced today a call for civil society project proposals to address environment and security challenges as part of the
Washington, DC - With the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide approaching, and with commemorations planned across the country, including at the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, Senator Scott
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) welcomes the introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 126 (ACR 126), introduced by California Assembly Majority Leader Charles Calderon
Washington, DC - The Armenian Genocide Museum of America announced the opening on April 5 of an exhibit entitled "Witnesses to the Armenian Genocide." The exhibit brings together the
An art exhibition which promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment and is dedicated to the National Motherhood Day was opened today in the UN House. The tapestry works of Armenian
Europe’s population is living longer than ever before. Average life expectancy at birth in the 53 countries in the WHO European Region is over 72 years for men and
SACRAMENTO, CA---The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) welcomed the introduction of Assembly Joint Resolution 34 (AJR 34) introduced by California Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian (R-33). The resolution
Civic Development & Partnership Foundation (CDPF) is excited to announce the screening of advocacy themed films twice a month starting from March, 2012. All films will be screened in
The Government of the Republic of Armenia is pleased to announce a call for participation for the Annual Award of Best IT Managers for 2012. The Award, established under
Yerevan, April 6, 2012 From April 9 till June 3, all Orange voice customers will have an exclusive possibility to travel to the country from where
On 6 April President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring the title of the NKR Honored Doctor on Hamo Babayan, infectiologist of the “Hadrout regional hospital”
Election observation mission Mission at a glance Head of Mission: Radmila Šekerinska Core team of 13 staff from 12 participating States 24 long-term observers to be deployed throughout the country 250 short-term observers to
Secretary of State's Response to Questions from Representative Berman Unfairly Credits Ankara for Hollow Reforms, Empty Rhetoric, Token Actions Taken to Date WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton,
The Orange Foundation issued an international call for projects in the framework of its “Digital Solidarity” project in all countries of its activities, including Armenia. The main fields the project
Secretary Offers Public Reassurance in Response to Question by Congressman Brad Sherman WASHINGTON, DC - In response to a direct written question from Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA), Secretary of State
HSBC Bank Armenia summarized the results of its three month special offer, aimed to encourage non-cash sales transactions. The campaign was announced together with MasterCard and this year, for
Today, the second regular session of the EuroNest parliamentary assembly concluded its work in Baku, Azerbaijan. This was the first time that a EuroNest meeting took place outside the
SACRAMENTO, CA - Activists from across California will join the Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) and the California State Legislature in commemorating the 97th Anniversary of the
On April 5 the Heritage Party will open its election headquarters, where the party’s parliamentary campaign will be managed. The offices are located in downtown Yerevan at Moscovian 31,
Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the Good Friday will henceforth be a non-working day in the Company. The Good Friday is celebrated on April
VIENNA, 2 April 2012 – Dunja Mijatovi?, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today strongly condemned the attack on Leonids Jakobsons, a journalist and owner of the
The EU should provide more real help, not just "seminars and resolutions", if it wants real change in Belarus, Belarusian dissidents told MEPs and their partners from Eastern countries
A delegation of 37 Members of European Parliament next week will visit Baku, Azerbaijan, to meet their counterparts from Eastern Partnership countries in the 2nd ordinary session of Euronest
YEREVAN, 2 April 2012 - A two-day training workshop for media representatives on responsible, accurate and balanced reporting on elections was launched today in Yerevan, ahead of the 2012
VIENNA, 2 April 2012 - Dunja Mijatovi?, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today presented an updated analysis on imprisoned journalists in Turkey and called for immediate
(April 2012) NY, NY—Thousands of Armenians, Jews and their supporters will gather in Times Square (43rd St. & Broadway) to commemorate the first genocide of the 20th Century:
In Armenia, new pilot project on “Assistance to raise knowledge on industrial safety at Universities” was launched recently. The project is funded by Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature
Though many law violations by investigation and preliminary investigation bodies have been revealed and processed as a result of prosecutorial control including cases relating to
Shortcomings and problems identified · As a result of the Municipality’s insufficient supervision, arbitrary constructions were often carried out
The Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation of the German Marshall Fund (BST) are continuing their joint funding initiative to support confidence building activities
YEREVAN, 30 March 2012 – Fifteen police officers were awarded certificates of completion for an OSCE-supported train–the-trainers course on community policing that ended today in Yerevan. The three-week training course
Vienna, 30 March 2012-The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), calls for nominations for the 2012 Dr. Erhard Busek - SEEMO
Distribution of agricultural equipment inaugurates $3.7-million rural development effort LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (March 29, 2012) - Heifer International Armenia is distributing agricultural equipment to small farmers, giving them the
Shortcomings and problems identified Although the Ministry of Territorial Administration (MTA) in order to provide housing to n refugees expelled from Azerbaijan in 2011 presented financial application from the
Shortcomings and problems identified • The Ministry has not carried out a proper control over the assurance of project documents’ compliance with the urban development norms. •
Shortcomings and problems identified • In some cases the State Committee of the Real Estate of the Republic of Armenia (hereinafter Cadastre) provided citizens with information existing in
GENEVA, 29 March 2012 – Speaking today at the 19th round of the Geneva International Discussions, Pádraig Murphy, the OSCE Chairmanship’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus, appealed to
Shortcomings and problems identified During 2011 several cases of violations in schedules of interregional minibus routes were registered. Proper measures were not taken for the compliance of sub-regulatory
The revealed problems and registered achievements during 2011 in the area of responsibility of the RA Ministry of Nature Protection are presented below, but not exhaustive. Shortcomings and problems
The revealed problems and registered achievements during 2011 in the area of responsibility of the Commission are presented below, though they are not exhaustive. The RA Law “About
The Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission Activities in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • Though in 2011 new rates were
USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema and the Human Rights Defender of Armenia Karen Andreasyan signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony held on March 29. U.S.
One of the most frequently raised problems in the sphere of consumption and maintenance of lithosphere are shortcomings in the process of providing a license for exploration and extraction
Defender’s assessment of the RA State Revenue Committee activities in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • Verifications made in State Revenue Committee have shown that in certain
VIENNA, Mar. 29, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), will visit Bulgaria from 2 to 3 April
BRUSSELS—Leaders of the European Armenian Federation (ANC Europe) Wednesday met with Georgia’s Ambassador to the European Union for a briefing about meeting held with European officials and a leader
SEAL BEACH, CA–More than 200 supporters of Paros “Lighthouse” Charitable Foundation USA raised an impressive $25,000 at a fundraising event on March 11, 2012 at Zov’s Bistro in Tustin,
Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eye Care Project (AECP) has launched their joint project in Ararat region since 19 March, 2012 with the aim of realizing free eye screenings
COPENHAGEN, 28 March 2012 – Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the first major meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Assembly
Shortcomings and problems identified • New food safety public service of the Ministry of Agriculture has not fully taken control over the sale of meat, while among other functions
Shortcomings and problems identified • A control on non-food labeling, using and maintaining requirements has not been properly provided. • The Ministry has not taken sufficient measures to protect
“Yerevan-Kentron” PI, included into the system of the RA Ministry of Justice, is perceived by the majority of citizens as a national Security Service Institution and in the course
Shortcomings and problems identified • In some cases, investigation and preliminary investigation bodies subjected people to cruel, inhuman, as well as humiliating treatment for obtaining testimony.
DUSHANBE, 27 March 2012 – The OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier in a meeting with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon today emphasized the need to further develop the strategic partnership
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Mark Horton visited Yerevan during March 14 –27 to conduct discussions for the Fourth Review of the Extended Fund Facility
ANTELIAS, Lebanon – To preserve the legacy of the past and keep alive the collective memory of the Armenian Genocide, the Catholicosate of Cilicia plans to publish books on
Shortcomings and problems identified To solve youth issues there is a need for a particular strategy, where all the problems ensuring youth development and solutions to them in material,
The Human Rights Defender’s Assessment of the Activities of the RA Ministry of Health in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • As a result of changes in the
Every year in November, the Catholicosate of Cilicia organizes a book fair under the auspices of His Holiness Aram I. All books in Armenian published in Lebanon and the
Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs activities in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • The problems of compensation for damage caused
Defender’s assessment of the developments in the activities of the RA Ministry of Education and Science in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • The Ministry failed to take measures
Defender’s assessment of the RA Ministry of Culture activities in 2011 Shortcomings and problems identified • The Ministry has not taken sufficient measures for maintenance and development of museums. In the
COPENHAGEN, 26 March 2012 – With a two-day summit on nuclear security beginning in Seoul, South Korea, today, Karl-Georg Wellmann, chair of the OSCE PA’s General Committee on Political
According to the data of the NKR MFA Consular Service, in 2011, the number of foreign citizens visiting the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in 2011 amounted to 11,362 showing an
On Sunday, March 25, 2012, St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena will celebrate the 65th anniversary of establishment of the parish. On the auspicious occasion, Diocesan Primate
Membership in the National Steering Committee of the Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Programme in Armenia The Global Environment Facility’s (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Armenia is pleased
The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today resumed its lecture series entitled “Establishment of Civil Society and Formation of Constitutional State in Armenia: Key Issues and
The European Commission will strengthen cooperation with Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) in youth in 2012 and 2013 by supporting capacity development of officials
On 23 March President Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the Security Council. The draft of the NKR Civil Defense Strategy was discussed during the meeting. Director of the rescue
Today, European Friends of Armenia (www.EuFoA.org) publishes the results of its poll titled "Poll: A Snapshot of Pre-Electoral Armenia". The poll was conducted by Institute for Political and Sociological
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-- His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan to Offer the Morning Prayer in the U.S. Senate Earlier that Day WASHINGTON, DC - Armenian American organizations, in conjunction with the Congressional Caucus
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$1.2 Million Grant Will Help Support ATP’s Tree Planting, Community Forestry & Environmental Education Programs Over Next Three Years YEREVAN--In recognition of Armenia Tree Project’s successful record in tree planting,
ERGNETI, 20 March 2012 - The 21st meeting under the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti today. The meeting was co-facilitated by the EU Monitoring
MONACO, 20 March 2012 – The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, in her meeting with Prince Albert II today praised
BISHKEK, 20 March 2012– During a visit to Bishkek today on Tuesday, Ambassador Janez Lenar?i?, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), encouraged