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The delegation headed by Romen Reverendev visited the Yerevan Brandy Company
  • Press release
  • 2018-02-13 15:39:42

In the frames of the state visit to the Republic of Armenia the President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev visited Yerevan Brandy Company. According to the visit

InecoBank loan payments through MobiDram payment terminals with 0% commission fee
  • Press release
  • 2018-02-12 17:59:27

VivaCell-MTS informs that now it is possible to pay InecoBank loans via MobiDram payment terminals, which are located at VivaCell-MTS service centers.   The Inecobank loan payment through MobiDram payment terminals

Polish IT companies' orders to be transferred to Gyumri developers: DFA representative Lukasz Walerjan
  • Press release
  • 2018-02-08 14:40:19

    Official representative of DFA in Poland and the president of Blue Idea company Mr. Lukasz Walerjan during his visit in Gyumri announced about the launch of a new business;

Serj Tankian unveils 7NotesExperiment.com
  • Press release
  • 2018-02-08 13:55:41

  The new platform features 500 songs, including the Top 100 submissions to his $5,000 music challenge. The announcement of the winner is forthcoming.    Serj Tankian unveiled today 7NotesExperiment.com, an open

The “Safe Internet 2018” Program, Supported by Ucom, Kicked off on February 6
  • Press release
  • 2018-02-07 17:36:38

    On February 6, the International Day of Safe Internet, the “Safe Internet 2018” 6-month program is kicking off, within the frames of which open classes on safe and effective

The Coca-Cola Company will display the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy in Yerevan on February 7
  • Press release
  • 2018-02-06 19:15:19

On February 7, a football atmosphere will be inevitable in Yerevan when the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy arrives in Armenia.   FIFA has been organizing the international tour of the world’s

Bako Sahakyan received rector of the Armenian National Agrarian University Arshaluysh Tarverdyan
  • Press release
  • 2018-02-01 17:14:05

On 1 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received rector of the Armenian National Agrarian University Arshaluysh Tarverdyan. Issues related to the development of higher education in Artsakh and deepening

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2018-02-01 16:41:01

  On 1 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the regional administration heads and the mayor of Stepanakert. The meeting addressed issues related

Information on VivaCell-MTS’ coverage map and technologies made publicly available
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-31 18:25:06

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

The Foreign Minister Received The HALO Trust Artsakh Program Manager
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-26 19:48:02

    On January 26, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Masis Mayilian received the Artsakh Program Manager of The HALO Trust non-governmental organization, Michael Newton.   The sides discussed a range

OSCE monitoring on Line of Contact between Artsakh and Azerbaijani Armed Forces
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-25 18:01:09

On January 25, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the

Celebrating love: buy a smartphone, get 5000 MB Internet
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-25 17:15:19

    VivaCell-MTS informs that on the occasion of the St. Sargis Day one can buy Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Cubot, Alcatel, Huawei, Xiaomi or BLU smartphone at VivaCell-MTS service centers and

Foreign Minister of Artsakh Received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-24 20:10:39

        On January 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Masis Mayilian received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.   During the meeting,

The OSCE will conduct monitoring in the northern part of Talish village of Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-24 17:38:39

On January 25, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of

The Appeal of the Head of the International women's union of Hamshen Armenians «HAMSHENIAN» for Awarding Nobel Peace Prize to Garo Paylan
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-23 22:33:58

    My dear compatriots!   My name is Saida Ohanyan and I`m the head of the International women's union of Hamshen Armenians «HAMSHENIAN». Our goals are: The protection of women`s rights; The

Who are Lydian’s “independent” mining experts? - AEF
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-22 11:35:35

  There are number of factual reasons why no mine should be exploited in Amulsar and these have been brought forward by experts with years of experience. However, in addition

Edward Nalbandian met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in Krakow
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-18 13:29:43

On January 17, in Krakow Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, Stephane Visconti, Andrew Schofer and Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office

Achievements of “Ars Lunga” Duo within the Frames of the Anthology of Armenian Chamber Music Project
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-18 13:24:34

In the course of seven years, owing to VivaCell-MTS support, “Ars Lunga” Duo has released 22 CDs presenting works of over hundred Armenian composers written for piano duo and

“SOURCE” Foundation Summed Up the Results of Another Year of Cooperation with VivaCell-MTS
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-12 19:28:00

    For already 2 years, 40 children with special needs benefit from the specialized personal assistant service in Yerevan thanks to VivaCell-MTS support. In order to provide efficient assistance to

The “Days of Artsakh in France” Underway in Les Pennes-Mirabeau City
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-10 18:29:20

In the framework of the "Days of Artsakh in France" Festival, events are underway in ten French cities, which have established friendly relations with the towns of Artsakh. These

Summing up the results: New investments are expected after the Lebanese business mission
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-09 11:33:20

The DFA delegation has summed up the results of the Lebanese business mission, according to which, agreements on new investments and establishment of production in Armenia have been reached:

35 Syrian Refugees will Participate in Trainings by Armenia Round Table Foundation and its Partners
  • Press release
  • 2018-01-09 11:25:43

  World Council of Churches Armenia Round Table Foundation launched a project in close collaboration with “Aleppo” NGO and the Art House training Center in Yerevan. ART initiated training courses

Startup Summit launched in Sevan will be held in Goa
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-28 15:15:20

Sevan Startup Summit, the annual event organized by Startup Armenia Foundation, founded by Artur Janibekyan and Hakob Hakobyan is no more Armenian phenomena. Under the name of Seaside Startup

Ucom and Discovery Science Recapped the Year with the Slogan “Ahead Towards Space”
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-27 15:43:28

    Ucom and Discovery Science summed up the results of the 2017 contest. As a result, the dream of Samson and Hrant Hayrapetyan brothers, the authors of the best idea

Bako Sahakyan chaired a working consultation with the representatives of legislative
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-25 19:34:14

On 25 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired a working consultation with the representatives of legislative and executive power branches dedicated to a range of projects to be

Thanks to Ucom Customers, the Karakhanyan Family Had Their Housewarming Party
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-25 14:17:34

  With the amount, donated by Ucom subscribers within the frames of “Let’s Keep Children in Families” charity program, implemented by joint efforts of Ucom Foundation and World Vision Armenia,

The best three projects for the “Rinnovate” competition has been selected
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-22 13:30:34

The Board of Trustees of the Development Foundation of Armenia, led by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, summed up and chose best 3 projects of the “Rinnovate” competition announced for

Ucom Updated its “MediaRoom” Application
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-22 11:31:35

During the preholiday season Ucom has updated the mobile TV “MediaRoom” application.   In particular, as a result of the application update, users will first notice the new look, i.e. the

Foreign Minister of Armenia met with the diplomatic adviser to the President of France
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-21 19:41:50

    Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who is in Paris on a visit, met with Philippe Étienne, Chief Advisor to the President of France on Foreign Policy and Security.   The interlocutors discussed

Acid Mine Drainage in Amulsar and its Hazard․ Professor Armen Saghatelyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-21 19:14:36

On December 12, 2017 alternative public expertise was carried out as a result of which negative ecological conclusion was given to possible gold mine exploitation with the use of

More Internet for U! Prepaid Service Subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-21 19:06:12

      From December 15 all existing and new subscribers of U!1000, U!1500, U!2000 prepaid tariff plans benefit from the increased volume of internet inclusions at the same monthly fee.    For example,

Ucom Has Prepared a New Tear Gift for All IP TV Subscribers
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-20 19:53:34

    From December 20 to January 13 all U!TV service subscribers will enjoy the warm and cozy family ambience of New Year by watching the TV-products of the leading international

Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with representatives of the Artsakh Republic Audit Chamber led by head of the structure Ernest Avanesyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-20 19:46:21

On 20 December President Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with representatives of the Artsakh Republic Audit Chamber led by head of the structure Ernest Avanesyan. The Head of the State

Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Grigor Grigoryan
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-20 19:42:10

On 20 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist Grigor Grigoryan and discussed issues related to the realization of various programs in Artsakh. The President expressed gratitude to the

Awaited Result of the Surprise Visit
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-20 18:57:43

This spring one of the families having a half-built house in Katnaghbyur village of Aragatsotn region was included in the 2017 housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by

The applications for Sevan Startup Summit 2018 are now open
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-19 18:55:55

    Sevan Startup Summit is an annual tent camp business forum held first time in 2016. The aim of the Summit is to create a new type of a business

UWC Dilijan appoints new Head
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-18 11:50:03

    The Board of Governors of UWC Dilijan is happy to announce the appointment of Gabriel Abad Fernández as the new Head of College, effective 1 August 2018.  Denise Davidson, who

Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of the Armenian healthcare ministry led by minister Levon Altounyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-15 20:09:48

On 15 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of the Armenian healthcare ministry led by minister Levon Altounyan.  A range of issues relating to cooperation of the

ARDSHINBANK SIGNS $25 MILLION TRADE FINANCE FACILITY WITH CITI AND ADB
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-15 12:30:17

Ardshinbank has signed a $25 million one-year Club Trade Finance Facility arranged by Citi with Asian Development Bank (ADB).  ADB is supporting a portion of the facility through their

The first Wildlife Rescue Center opened in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-15 11:23:27

    The official opening ceremony of the Wildlife Rescue Center took place in the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge, managed by the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC).

Bako Sahakyan visited the Oukhtadzor village of the Hadrout region and partook at a solemn opening ceremony of a new community center
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-13 17:43:00

On 13 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Oukhtadzor village of the Hadrout region and partook at a solemn opening ceremony of a new community center.  The President

Pre-holiday offer from VivaCell-MTS․Buy a smartphone, get the second with 30% discount
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-13 16:13:22

    When buying any smartphone for AMD 49 900 and more at VivaCell-MTS service centers one gets 30% discount for the second device from a number of Alcatel, BLU, HTC

Foreign Minister of Artsakh Met With Members of the Armenian Assembly of America’s Delegation
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-13 13:08:15

On December 12, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Masis Mayilian, who is on a working visit in Yerevan, met with the President 

The 63rd International Pugwash Conference of Science and World Affairs to be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-13 12:59:59

  On the initiative of the National Defense Research University, MOD, RA, from December 9 to 12, Prof. Paolo Cotta-Ramusino, Secretary General of Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs

Geography of countries cooperating with Byurakan Observatory enlarges
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-12 17:12:17

    Decades ago, Viktor Ambartsumian managed to create new directions in the world astrophysics, proving that new stars are born continuously, that there exists a galactic nucleus activity, that the

“Ucomisation”: Ucom Has Launched a New Revolutionary Offer
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-12 11:47:45

Ucom has come up with a new revolutionary offer for its fixed services subscribers. According to Hayk Yesayan, the Director General at Ucom, the company has launched the “ucomisation”

Ucom to keep on supporting “Armath” engineering laboratory in the border Nerkin Karmiraghbyur rural community
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-11 16:02:12

  Recently, Hayk Yesayan, the Director General at Ucom, has visited the students of “Armath” engineering laboratory, operating in the rural school of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur community in Tavush region. With

"We were able to overcome all the difficulties and trials." Bako Sahakyan Says
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-09 11:15:40

President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the NKR State Independence Referendum and Constitution Day. The address runs as follows:  “Dear Artsakh people, On behalf of the republic’s authorities

With the Support of Ucom, stem.am Online Portal for Interactive Methods and Distant Learning Launched
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-08 19:34:11

  Recently, with the support of Ucom, “STEM Programs Center” and “Internet Society” organizations, stem.am online portal for interactive methods and distant learning has been launched in the Secondary school

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
  • Press release
  • 2017-12-08 18:53:02

This year’s commemoration of Human Rights Day marks the beginning of a year-long celebration of seven decades since the adoption of one of the world’s most profound and far-reaching