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
Are you between the ages of 18 and 29 years? Struggling to find a job or working under poor conditions? Want things to change? Make a video expressing your
-- 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
ANTELIAS, Lebanon– Archbishops Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of Tehran, and Nareg Alemezian will represent His Holiness Aram I and the Catholicosate of Cilicia at the funeral of Pope Shenouda III
On 20 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree of preliminary compensation of devalued since the year of 1993 deposits of NKR citizens in “Artsakh Bank” closed
The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the second round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants program for fiscal year 2012 to support initiatives to help in the
COPENHAGEN, 16 March 2012 – OSCE PA President Petros Efthymiou today applauded the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova for electing a national president after a more than two
Yerevan, 19 March, 2012 On 18 March, 2012 the results of “Hayak” National Film Awards were finalized at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre after Alexander Spendiaryan. First
Some 40 young civil society activists and students of Yerevan universities learned more about gender related issues at the debate led by Jemma Hasratyan, well known expert on gender
COPENHAGEN, 16 March 2012 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Petros Efthymiou called today for authorities in Minsk to halt its use of the death penalty after reports that President
220 students from across the Globe will meet this summer in Brussels, for the largest NATO simulation in the world All students passionate about international relations are invited to
On Thursday, March 8th 2012, Michael Coteau, MPP for Don Valley East, made a statement in the Ontario Legislative Assembly honouring Turkish-Armenian journalist, the late Hrant Dink, the Armenian
VIENNA, 15 March 2011 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today the release from custody of Igor Vinyavsky, the Chief Editor of Kazakhstan’s
With just under 100 days to go until UEFA EURO 2012tm, Orange is launching its first pan-European competition to give football fans the opportunity to show support for their
VIENNA, 15 March 2012 – The Foreign Minister of Jordan, Nasser Judeh, highlighted the need to intensify co-operation and reform processes to address security threats in the Middle East
On March 13 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian arrived in Switzerland on a working visit. On the same day, the ceremony of awarding the former President of the Swiss Confederation Micheline
2013 : International Year of Water Cooperation 2013 will be the International Year of Water Cooperation for UNESCO. This announcement was made during the 6th World Water Forum. UNESCO, which
The Armenian Relief Society’s regional executive bodies have started accepting applications for the Eremian Scholarship for the academic year 2012-2013. Both graduate and undergraduate Armenian students, who have completed
Junior Achievement of Armenia, within the framework of the USAID-funded “Entrepreneurial and Civic Activism of Young People of Armenia” program, awarded small grants to eleven student companies to implement
On 14 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations of the republic. As informs Central Information Department of The Office
In the framework of the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and “Nairi Insurance”, employees of state bodies and state organizations in the spheres of education, culture and social protection can
WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) of Fresno issued a strong statement commemorating the recent anniversary of Azerbaijan's ethnic cleansing of its Armenian community in Sumgait
SKOPJE, 13 March 2012 – The OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier, in Skopje today to meet government officials, condemned the recent series of violent incidents in the country and
VIENNA, 13 March 2012 – The Foreign Minister of Jordan, Nasser Judeh, will address the OSCE Permanent Council on Thursday, 15 March. He will address current developments in the Middle
The European Federation Of Journalists (EFJ) today welcomed the release of four jailed journalists in Turkey but has warned campaigners that efforts must continue in support of these and
IPI World Press Freedom Hero Still Facing Terrorism Charges VIENNA, Mar 12, 2012 – Turkish investigative journalist and International Press Institute (IPI) World Press Freedom Hero Nedim ?ener was
On 13 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the Union of Italian Armenians Payqar Svazyan and the Italian philantropist of Armenian origin Saro Khodaverdi. Issues
The proportion of women holding senior management roles in Europe is steadily increasing according to the latest research from Grant Thornton. However, the reverse is true in emerging markets,
VIENNA, 12 March 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today welcomed the release of four Turkish journalists from prison, including award-winning journalists Nedim
Antelias – From 13 to 17 March, His Holiness Aram I will preside over annual meeting of the Executive Committee and the Religious and Lay Councils. Prelates of all
VIENNA, 12 MARCH 2012 – Ways of empowering women in countering violent extremism and radicalization that leads to terrorism is the focus of a two-day expert meeting organized by
YEREVAN, March 3, 2012 – TED, the nonprofit devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading,” granted a TEDx Live license for TED2012 to be shown as a live webcast in Yerevan.
Antelias – March 1-8 2012, the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW) celebrated its 10th Anniversary in cooperation with the UN Environment Programme in Nairobi (Kenya). GPIW was initiated by
The Model North Atlantic Treaty Organization Youth Summit (MoNYS 2012), a six-day event, will be taking place in Brussels in July 2012. The ambitious project is developed by an
-- Religious Freedom Measure Calls on Turkey to Return all Stolen Christian Church Properties WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Scott Brown (R-MA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) introduced a
DUBLIN, 8 March 2012 – Promoting gender equality and ensuring women’s participation in political, public and economic spheres must be central to the work of the OSCE and all
Ridgefield, NJ — The Armenian National Committee of New Jersey (ANC-NJ) mourns the passing of veteran human rights advocate and perennial leader in Armenian Genocide affirmation efforts, Representative
WASHINGTON, DC – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in a written response to a letter of protest from the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), refrained from again mischaracterizing
VIENNA, Mar. 7, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), marked International Women's Day by calling on media
he International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its European group the Federation of European Journalists (EFJ) today joined the Russian affiliate, the Russian Union of Journalists (RUJ), in condemning
VIENNA, 7 March 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, appealed to the Government of Tajikistan today to reverse instructions to block the Facebook
VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on March 8 and 9 “VivaCell-MTS Bonus” participants
The Freedom of Information Center in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia will organize a photo exhibition “Freedom of the Press, the Right to Know”
On March 7, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani
PASASENA, CA- On March 4, the Armenian Council of America (ACA) proudly welcomed Representative Judy Chu (D-CA) to the A.E.B.U. “Soghanalian Hall” for a meet and greet with ACA
Yerevan, March 6, 2012 This year on March 8, on the occasion of Women’s day, all Orange customers will have the possibility to send congratulations through SMS at a
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Media & Entertainment Alliance of Australia in calling for the dropping of criminal charges brought by Egyptian police against
VIENNA, Mar. 6, 2012- Economic difficulties and political pressure are the main challenges faced by the media in the Republic of Macedonia/Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, according to
Buying an MTS Touch 551 or MTS Ego, one can get a bonus equal to the phone price and use it for almost all chargeable services VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary
On 6 March President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on organization of celebrations dedicated to the Victory Day, 20th anniversary of the NKR Defense Army and Liberation of
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - From 26-27 February an international conference was held in Doha, Qatar, organized by the League of Arab States and sponsored by the State of Qatar. His
Today, 6 March 2012, the President of the European Commission, José Barroso, and the Armenian President, Serzh Sargsyan, officially start the negotiations for a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade
BAKU, 6 March 2012 - The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Ambassadors Robert Bradtke of the United States, Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, and Jacques Faure of
At the meeting, Serzh Sargsyan underscored that Armenia is interested in expanding and deepening relations with Belgium, which, according to the President, with its developed economy
Glendale, CA – The United Armenian Fund contributed a total of $33.3 million of assistance to Armenia during fiscal year 2011, including $28.6 million worth of mostly medicines and
Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that the monthly fee for the “Personal” postpaid tariff plan is now only AMD 7500 instead of
KYIV, 5 March 2012 – Walburga Habsburg Douglas, vice-president of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly and member of Swedish parliament, today was denied access
According to the information of the Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the United States of America, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the UN
MOSCOW, 5 March 2012 – Although candidates in yesterday’s presidential election in the Russian Federation were able to campaign unhindered, conditions were clearly skewed in favour of one of
MOSCOW, 2 March 2012 - The international observers monitoring the presidential elections in the Russian Federation will present their preliminary post-election statement at a news conference on Monday, 5
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and its Turkish affiliate the Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikasi (TGS) today backed the demonstration due to take place tomorrow 3 March in Istanbul to
The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Ambassador Andrey Sorokin and Rector of the Yerevan State University, Aram Simonyan, signed on 2 March 2012 a Memorandum of Understanding
Today the Writers House in Tsakhkadzor resort town hosted an event, during which the results of the Winter Camp of the Green School project were concluded. The project was
The Communication Department of the Catholicosate turned down an invitation addressed to His Holiness Aram I for a live interview on a Turkish satellite TV channel. In the
On March 2, the Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandian received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Robert Bradtke (USA), Igor Popov (Russia), Jacques Faure (France) and Andrzej Kasprzyk, the
The results and recommendations of an OSCE-supported study on early conditional release system (parole) in Armenia were discussed today in Yerevan. The study was carried out between May and
This year the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Throughout the past two decades, the work of the fund has been inextricably linked to the emergence and
Commemorates Sumgait Anniversary Washington, DC, March 1 - At yesterday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the Administration's Budget for Fiscal Year 2013, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) raised
On 27 February, the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU defined the framework for the EU's relations with the South Caucasus for the near future. "The Council statement describes a
On March 1 Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan will submit a project on changing the category of land areas in Litchq (Syunik region) for the construction of
U.S. representatives press Secretary Clinton on Armenian Genocide; Turkey's return of churches; aid to Javakhk WASHINGTON, DC - During testimony before two key U.S. House Committees today, Secretary Clinton
Congressman Sherman expresses support for U.S. assistance to Javakh region, commemorates Sumgait anniversary Washington, DC - During today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the Administration's Budget for
Congressman Adam Schiff questions Secretary Clinton about her remarks on the Armenian Genocide Washington, DC - Today, as Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the House Appropriations
Mr. Henri Bergström was registered as Chairman of Supervisory Boards of NASDAQ OMX Armenia and Central Depository of Armenia by the Decision of the CBA Chairman dd 28 February
On February 29, 2012 hearing support equipment has been provided to the Special Educational Complex for children with hearing problems by the CHRONIMET Charity Foundation. The equipment includes both
On 28 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan held a consultation with the supreme command staff of the NKR Defense Army at the head of defense minister Movses Hakobyan.
The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs being in Singapore on an official visit on February 28th was received by Tony Tan Keng Yam, the President of Singapore.
On March 1 Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan will submit a project on changing the category of land areas in Litchq (Syunik region) for the construction
3149th Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union meeting held on 27 February 2012, in Brussels The Council adopted the following conclusions: "1. The EU welcomes the significant progress made
Sacramento, CA - At the State Capitol today, Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) met with Robert Avetisyan, the United States Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Mr. Avetisyan
-- Ken Hachikian Offers Remarks about the "Return of Churches" Movement at Catholicos of Cilicia's International Conference on Reparations ANTELIAS, LEBANON - Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman
VIENNA, Feb. 27, 2012 - The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), will, in cooperation with different partners, expand a
On 27 February President Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the National Commission on Television and Radio of the Republic of Armenia Grigory Amalyan. Issues related to the cooperation between corresponding
Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan visited the the military pantheon Yerablur and paid homage to the Armenian legendary General Andranik Ozanyan on the occasion of his 147th birth
-- Calls on U.S. Ambassador Ricciardone to Denounce Government-Sanctioned Rallies Aimed at Inciting Violence WASHINGTON, DC -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), sharply criticizing the government sanctioned anti-Armenian
Azerbaijani Counter-Protesters Celebrate Ongoing Aggression Against Armenia WASHINGTON—Greater Washington area Armenian Americans braved the cold and rain earlier today to mourn the victims of Azerbaijani aggression and stand in solidarity
Antelias - To prepare for the period of Great Lent, the Sunday School children, along with their teachers and parents, met with His Holiness Aram I to receive his
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Speaking about the first two sessions of the International Conference on the Armenian Genocide taking place in Antelias, His Holiness said that the recognition of the
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Thursday 23 February, 2012, the International Conference on the Armenian Genocide: from Recognition to Reparation began in the presence of 120 experts from all over
On 24 February President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met members of the National Assembly's "Democracy" fraction. A wide range of issues concerning domestic and foreign policy of
On February 24, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani
WASHINGTON, DC - Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian issued the following statement regarding the 9th Circuit Court ruling in the Movsesian v. Versicherung case,
Yerevan, February 23, 2012 On February 7 Media Education Center NGO, with the support of Orange, launched a large-scale project «Safe Internet Armenia 2012». In the framework of this
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - This morning Professor Taner Akcam met His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. The focus of their discussion was the Genocide conference organized by the Armenian Catholicosate of
On February 23, 2012 the CRONIMET Charity Foundation together with the representatives of the CRONIMET Mining AG has visited the Children Care, Protection and Boarding Institution in Dilijan.
In Yerevan, on 27 February 2012, Armenia and the European Union will start negotiations on a Visa Facilitation Agreement and a Readmission Agreement. In September 2011, the European Commission proposed
On February 28, 2012, Armenian Branch of The Regional Environmental Center for the Caucasus will organise a National Workshop within the framework of the EU funded regional project “Identification
On 23 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Motherland Defender's Day. "Dear compatriots, Generals, officers, soldiers, Respected veterans, On
President Bako Sahakyan condemned the terrorist act against the head of Abkhazia Alexandr Ankvab which took place on February 22. The telegram runs as follows: “Your Excellency, I
“ICT leaders meeting” upcoming forum will cover the issues of Telecommunication field development and existing problems. Forum will take place on February 25-26 at Aghveran resort. The forum participants
Yerevan, Armenia - Young architects and engineers from Armenia, who participated in a workshop on sustainable building design and energy use with Turkish colleagues in Istanbul in December
“It’s hard to imagine how children from nearby villages walk some 2.5 kilometers daily to reach their school,” says Migirdich Migirdichian, chairman of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s Toronto affiliate.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the shelling in the Syrian city of Homs which killed American journalist Marie Colvin and French photojournalist Remi Ochlik. Media reports
Benefiting from a special opportunity and considering the date of UN’s 56-th Conference on the Status of Women (CSW 56), the Central Executive Board of the ARS, Inc. placed
The Armenian Relief Society, Inc. will participate in the United Nations’ 56th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, New York from Monday, February 27 through
February 21, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce today’s ceremony of awarding the
More than 30 experts discussed development and role of the Armenian language in the modern world at the event held today at the UN Armenia Office. Linguists, translators, editors,
On February 21, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern visited and toured Armenia's Police Educational Complex, where he met its director, Lieutenant-General Hovhannes Varyan, and donated approximately $50,000 of
On February 21 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs which is in Armenia on a regional visit. Welcoming the guests,
“Children need art and stories and poems and music as much as they need love and food and fresh air and play,” according to Philip Pullman, 2005 recipient of
Twenty years on from the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, which paved the way for the creation of the euro, research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR)
USAID,World Vision,andYerevan State University (YSU) announced the successful completion of thefirst on-line “Social Work” distance learning course.Conducted in sixof Armenia’s marzes,the courseenhances the child protection capacity of Armenia’s Community
WASHINGTON - The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank met today under the Chairmanship of its Dean, Mr. Abdulrahman M. Almofadhi, to discuss the selection of the
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today condemned the behavior of the Greek police who prevented journalists from operating freely during recent demonstrations in Athens. "We call upon the Greek
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today called the authorities in Croatia to reconsider their plan to close down the daily newspaper Vjesnik. "Closing down Vjesnik would send
Amnesty International Media briefing 20 February 2012 2012 Eurovision host country Azerbaijan must allow all voices to be heard "We want an end of corruption, we want to be free,
On February 20, Acting Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Vassily Atajanian received Head of the ICRC Stepanakert Office Roman Paramonov. During the meeting, the office manager
Address of the President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Artsakh Revival Day: "Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you on the
Washington, DC - On Sunday, February 12, the Knights of Vartan Ani Lodge held a successful Vartanantz Day Celebration in Keshishian Hall at Soorp Khatch Armenian Church. Over 75
Toronto, Canada—The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute) (“IIGHRS-Zoryan”) was invited to a public gathering in Winnipeg by the Canadian Museum
Yerevan, February 17, 2012 Today Orange launched Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the latest smartphone of Samsung Galaxy family, first one based on Andoid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, and
A new draft law on domestic violence was the focus of a discussion held today with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. The meeting of the
VIENNA, Feb 17, 2012 – The International Press Institute (IPI) today condemned attacks yesterday on the offices of Turkish-language newspaper Zaman in Paris and in the German city of
Oxfam (Great Britain) Armenian Office in partnership with the DRR National Platform of Armenia is cordially inviting you to participate at the launch of the Armenian
HSBC has led the list of most valuable banking brands according to the Brand Finance study. The consulting company’s analysts estimated HSBC’s brand value in USD27.5 billion
Yerevan, February 16, 2012 From now on Orange Flagship store staff will have at its disposal a new and innovative device that will help them to assist customers with
Political Developments Research Center open Letter to H. E. John A. Heffern, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia February 16, 2012 "Your Excellency, We are saddened
WASHINGTON, February 15, 2012 – World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick announced today he would step down at the end of a five-year term in which a transformed
February 15, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces the Union of Information Technology Enterprises and VivaCell-MTS provided robots to five
Today Panarmenian Bank ojsc was registered as a Market participant at NASDAQ OMX Armenia and granted the right to participate in credit resources market. Panarmenian Bank will operate under
Before March 8 all users of Orange Blog can participate in a special “Best couple” contest and get the best spring gift from Orange – a Samsung Galaxy tab.
As of March 2012, the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) will carry out a seminar-course program entitled “Establishment of Civil Society and Formation of Constitutional State
Yesterday I submitted my application for membership to the Prosperous Armenia Party. I make this decision convinced that the Prosperous Armenia Party, together with other political parties, is able
On 13 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the residency of the Armenian Diocese of Greece and met head of the diocese Bishop Khoren Toghramajyan. Thereafter the Head of
In the days leading up to youth, love and beauty holidays Orange offers to all its voice customers the possibility to send free MMSs until March 8 and
Another 300 winners of the draw will receive 200 “MTS Connect Diamond” 3G modems with “MTS Connect Unlimited” tariff plan with AMD 0 monthly fee for a period
Beginning April 2012, VivaCell-MTS logo will be placed on the reverse side of cash register receipts 15 winners of the drawing on 1700 cash register receipts issued in December 2011
ITU World Radiocommunication Conference engaged in ensuring high quality radiocommunications Geneva, 13 February 2012 – World Radio Day is being marked today for the first time in a worldwide recognition
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today joined the Syndicate of Professional Journalists in Rio in condemning the murder of online journalist Mario Marques Lopez Randolph who was shot
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today joined the Syndicate of Professional Journalists in Rio in condemning the murder of online journalist Mario Marques Lopez Randolph who was shot
COPENHAGEN, 10 February 2012 – João Soares, OSCE PA President Emeritus and Special Representative for South Caucasus today expressed concern regarding reports of a law enforcement raid on the
COPENHAGEN, 10 February 2012 – João Soares, OSCE PA President Emeritus and Special Representative for South Caucasus today expressed concern regarding reports of a law enforcement raid on the
The Heritage Party is pleased to have been granted observer membership in the European People’s Party by decision of its Political Assembly meeting in Brussels. As infoms
The Heritage Party is pleased to have been granted observer membership in the European People’s Party by decision of its Political Assembly meeting in Brussels. As infoms
VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that now, in the framework of cooperation with “Inecobank”, all VivaCell-MTS service centers offer purchasing phones and
VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that now, in the framework of cooperation with “Inecobank”, all VivaCell-MTS service centers offer purchasing phones and
Youth workers from the Eastern Partnership countries have until 12 February to apply for the ‘Go East!’ contact-making seminar in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, to take place from
Youth workers from the Eastern Partnership countries have until 12 February to apply for the ‘Go East!’ contact-making seminar in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, to take place from
American Councils Armenia invites eligible young legislative professionals to submit online applications by March 18, 2012 for the Legislative Fellows Program, a short-term
American Councils Armenia invites eligible young legislative professionals to submit online applications by March 18, 2012 for the Legislative Fellows Program, a short-term
Round-table discussion dedicated to the World Interfaith Harmony Week 08 February, 2012, Yerevan – Some 60 young Armenians learned more about freedom of religion, faith and belief
Round-table discussion dedicated to the World Interfaith Harmony Week 08 February, 2012, Yerevan – Some 60 young Armenians learned more about freedom of religion, faith and belief
Open doors event at VivaCell-MTS headquarters organized for pupils of Anania Shirakatsi gymnasium The open doors event is aimed at providing the pupils of secondary schools in Armenia
On 7 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree to confer a title of Honoured Worker of Physical Culture and Sports of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic to Eduard Arushanyan,
-- Trade Analysis Shows that, Contrary to Ankara's Threats, Turkey Expands Trade with Countries after they Recognize the Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON, DC - International trade data illustrate an unmistakable
As from today new sales and service tools will be implemented in several Orange shops, aimed at improving customer service, facilitating and systemizing understanding of customers’ needs and
The Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation has been signed today, February 2, 2012 between the State Engineering University of Armenia and the CRONIMET Charity Foundation. The MOU envisages the
On 2 February President Sahakyan signed a decree on pre-term suspension of the mandate of Shahane Safaryan, lawyer member of the NKR Council of Justice. According to the decree deputy
On 2 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing lawyer members of the commission of ethics under the Attorney General of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic. According to
Orange offers a special 45AMD rate to all its voice customers to call their friends and relatives in Georgia till March 31. Customers do not need to dial any
DUBLIN, 1 February 2012 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Petros Efthymiou expressed support today for the Irish Chairmanship agenda, including internet freedom and conflict resolution, during a meeting with
SACRAMENTO, CA---The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region welcomed the introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 96, introduced by California Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes (CA-AD-39-D-Arleta). The resolution commemorates the massacres of
The Civilitas Foundation hosted members of Armenia's diplomatic corps at a meeting on Tuesday, January 31, to present the Civilitas Foundation's fourth annual report. The report, entitled ARMENIA 2011,
ANTELIAS, LEBANON - On Saturday 28 January 2012, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, met with His Holiness Aram I in
We are pleased to inform you that US Alumni Association of Armenia (USAAA) has launched Series of Events for the Alumni in RA Shirak Region with the support
-- Secretary of State Dismisses Genocide as "Historical Debate" in Public Comments to State Department Staff WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply criticized remarks by
On January 25, 2012, in Bucharest, YSLU Rector prof. S. Zolyan and Mr. Abderrahmane Rida, Director of the Bureau for Central and Eastern Europe of the Francophone University Agency
On 26 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Shoushi region and partook at ? solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of heroic battle in the Karin
GLENDALE, CA - French Senate passage of an anti-genocide denial measure and U.S. House adoption of a resolution urging Turkey to return Christian churches will be the topics discussed
UN Country Team in Armenia is pleased to announce the 2012 Award for the distinguished, outstanding, professional and objective journalistic coverage of the UN work in Armenia. This year
On 25 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Armen Avagyan minister - head of the NKR Cabinet’s Apparatus. it was announced to Noyan Tapan by the central
Europe’s ‘convergence machine’ has helped hundreds of millions prosper BRUSSELS, January 24, 2012 – The European growth model has been an engine for economic convergence during the past few decades
ANTELIAS, LEBANON - In his opening remarks to the international conference on "The Christian Presence and Witness in the Arab World", taking place at the headquarters of the Armenian
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Commenting on the adoption of the bill by the French Senate last night, which declares that 'denial of the Armenian genocide is a crime,' His Holiness
Armenia’s Rescue Service received a distress call, in the early hours of Monday, informing that there was smoke in a garage in the capital Yerevan. Two firefighting squads
1. Open Society Foundation-Armenia requests for proposals in the field of mass media, to support the organisation that deal with media issues and to detect and find new media
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the measures announced by the authorities in Yemen to restore press freedom in the country and guarantee the safety of journalists.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the recent arrests of journalists in Iran, warning that press freedom in the country is at its lowest ebb after years
On 20 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met central governing body of the «Azat Hayrenik» party at the head of its leader Ara Haroutyunyan. Issues related to
In March 2012, for the first time in the Armenian cinema history National Film Awards, initiated by National Film Development Foundation, “Orange Armenia” CJSC and National Cinema Center
Washington, DC - Today, as Armenians and non-Armenians alike mark the 5th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink, and pause to reflect on his life's
ADELAIDE: The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) has launched into 2012 with the appointment of Adelaide Armenian community activist Elena Harrison as the organisation's Adelaide Representative. Currently the
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), today expressed its surprise at the contradictions in the verdict concerning the murder of Turkish author and journalist Hrant Dink as his colleagues
Vienna, 18 January 2012- Numerous reporters were physically assaulted by protesters and policemen while covering peaceful anti-government protests that degenerated into violence in Bucharest between 15 and 16 January
Habitat for Humanity helped 81,399 families improve their shelter conditions through new construction, rehabilitation and repairs during its 2011 fiscal year (July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011) in
By the decision of Armenian PM Tigran Sargsyan, Ruben Melikyan is appointed Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, Governmental Press Service informed Noyan Tapan.
The Armenian version of the Partnership with Eastern Neighbours video is now available on the ENPI Tube Channel. The video (2.38 minutes) uses images to describe the focus of
On 15th January 2012, the Armenian community of Kolkata (India), teachers and senior students of Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy went on a pilgrimage to Saint John the Baptist
On 16 January President Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing colonel Gagik Sargsyan deputy head of the National Security Service under the Cabinet of Ministers, head of the central
Honorable Ladies and Gentlemen, Parliamentary elections slated for May 2012 will not only be a next democratic test for Armenia, but also a demonstration of political will and commitment
Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award - Jan 16 The world’s largest award for children’s and young adult literature is turning ten years old in 2012. The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Today at 19:10, the results of the Orange “New Year Surprise” offer will be summarized on «Shant» TV, during a gala show. The names of the lucky iPhone 4
On 12 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met members of the ARF Dashnaktsoutyun Artsakh Central Committee led by representative of the organization David Ishkhanyan.
On 11 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of the Soviet Union Hero Gevorg Vardanyan. The letter runs as follows: “In the