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Education Quality Week is Announced in Armenia On 20-24 February
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-17 11:24:02

National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation has announced Education Quality Week (QWeek) on February 20-24. The aim of the Qweek, which is organized already for the third time,

Edward Nalbandian met with the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-16 20:10:14

On February 16, Edward Nalbandian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, Stéphane Visconti and Richard Hoagland, as well as

Executive Director for Educational Programs of the “Luys” Foundation visits the NDRU
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-16 15:44:50

Within the productive cooperation between the National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia (NDRU, MoD, RA) and the “Luys” Foundation, on February

The NATO Defense Education Enhancement Program Expert Group visits the NDRU, MoD, RA
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-15 15:36:00

On February 15, the expert group from the NATO Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP) visited the National Defense Research Univerity (NDRU), MoD, RA. President of the NDRU, Doctor of

Conference on “Follow-up to the Recommendations of International Election Observation Missions in Armenia”
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-13 16:28:33

  YEREVAN, 14 February 2017 – In the framework of the Project “Long-term electoral assistance to the election related stakeholders of Armenia” the Council of Europe organised a Conference titled

25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Iran
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-10 20:23:52

Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Mohammad Javad Zarif exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and

Winners of “A letter to the Aurora Hero” contest are announced
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-08 14:55:20

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and Mediamax have wrapped up the results of the essay contest “A letter to the Aurora Hero”.   The essay by Anna Mehrabyan was selected as a winner

Comment by the Spokesman of MFA on extradition of Alexander Lapshin to Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-08 14:02:40

The persecution of Alexander Lapshin, his extradition to Azerbaijan is a gross violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of speech and movement, which once again demonstrates the existing

Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the NKR Police board summarizing the results of the 2016 operative activities
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-08 13:00:10

On 8 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the NKR Police board summarizing the results of the 2016 operative activities. Head of the Police

Bako Sahakyan received senior personnel of the NKR State Service of Emergency Situations led by head of the structure Komitas Karapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-07 12:33:03

On 7 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received senior personnel of the NKR State Service of Emergency Situations led by head of the structure Komitas Karapetyan. Issues related to

Bako Sahakyan signed appointing Emil Babayan adviser to the Artsakh Republic President
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-06 13:20:44

  On 6 February President Bako Sahakyan signed appointing Emil Babayan adviser to the Artsakh Republic President.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Germany
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-03 19:14:29

Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th

Deputy FM Nazarian received the Head of Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the UK
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-03 19:11:06

Օn February 2, Garen Nazarian, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, received Sarah Swinford, Head of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of

QARTEZ” – find the location you need with just one touch on your smartphone and tablet screen
  • Science and Technology
  • 2017-02-03 19:04:40

What a first-time visitor to a city is doing before anything else? He is definitely looking for a reliable, easy-to-understand and comprehensive travel guide in order to get information

Armenian Foreign Minister received Director General for Enlargement of the European Commission.video
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-03 18:52:34

On February 3, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, received the delegation of the European Commission headed by Christian Danielsson, Director General for Enlargement.   Welcoming the guest, Minister

Ucom keeps on following up and supporting the “Armath” engineering laboratories
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-03 14:22:16

Recently the pupils of “Armath” engineering club-laboratory of Gyumri branch of the National Polytechnic University of Armenia hosted the project representatives from Ucom and Union of the Information Technology

Ambassador Richard Mills Remarks to American Chamber of Commerce of Armenia As prepared
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-01 18:49:18

Dear Ministers and Deputy Ministers, dear President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia and Members of the AmCham Board of Directors, dear distinguished guests, thank you for

Elections in Armenia: Is There a Choice? Zaruhi Postanjyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-02-01 18:16:29

The Need for Participation of the Armenian Diaspora in the Political Life of Armenia    In the 21st century, Armenians have two political units located on 42 thousand square kilometers of

Two new stamps dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian army
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-27 15:01:07

On January 27th, 2017, 2 postage stamps dedicated to the theme “25th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian army” have been cancelled and put into circulation.   The postage stamps

Bako Sahakyan chaired the first meeting of the Artsakh Republic Cabinet of Ministers in 2017
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-25 12:24:55

On 25 January President Bako Sahakyan chaired the first meeting of the Artsakh Republic Cabinet of Ministers in 2017.  In his speech President Sahakyan touched upon the 2016 social-economic figures,

John Stanmeyer is to Chair the Aurora Photo Competition Jury
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-24 19:31:35

  Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is pleased to announce the jury for the Aurora Photo Competition. The professional jury chaired by American photographer John Stanmeyer will select the best photos illustrating

Ministry of Emergency Situations Employees as Election Specialists in Polling Stations
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-24 19:14:52

  According to Armenia’s Electoral Code, the Central Election Commission has recently established the scope of professional knowledge and working skills that a voter registration technical equipment service technician should

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-24 13:55:54

On January 24, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-23 18:21:39

On 23 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Karen Ulubabyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service

Announcing the Aurora Short Film Competition Jury
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-23 18:16:42

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announces the jury of the Aurora Short Film Competition launched on December 20, 2016. The diverse panel of professionals will select the best short films featuring

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-23 13:46:20

On January 24, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia's Cassation Court headed by its chairman Arman Mkrtumyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-20 20:10:38

On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia's Cassation Court headed by its chairman Arman Mkrtumyan. Issues related to the cooperation of

Bako Sahakyan received representative of the “Tashir” Group of Companies in Armenia Narek Karapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-20 15:33:25

On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representative of the “Tashir” Group of Companies in Armenia Narek Karapetyan. Issues related to the implementation of various programs in Artsakh

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Judicial System Worker
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-20 13:03:22

On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Judicial System Worker.   In his speech President Sahakyan underlined that judicial system

Aurora Humanitarian Initiative launches a creative contest for children aged 7-14
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-20 12:37:29

  Aurora Humanitarian Initiative launches a creative contest for children aged 7-14.  The participants have to present their artwork in form of drawing, sculpture, woodwork, ceramic art, batik art or digital

Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan and deputy director Ararat Khlghatyan
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-19 18:43:14

On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan and deputy director Ararat Khlghatyan   Issues related to the implementation of

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of mayor Taron Margaryan
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-19 17:56:29

On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of mayor Taron Margaryan and convoked an enlarged consultation on

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on putting the new Artsakh Republic Constitution project on a referendum
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-19 11:00:59

On 19 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on putting the new Artsakh Republic Constitution project on a referendum.  According to the decree, based on the consent given by

«Ավրորա» մարդասիրական նախաձեռնությունը ներկայացնում է հանրային կարծիքի հետազոտության հիմնական արդյունքները
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-18 20:00:58

  One in seven Armenians and one in twenty members of the general public are aware of the Aurora Prize, Aurora Opinion Audit reveals. January 18, 2017, Yerevan, Armenia - Aurora

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman Andranik Musikyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service in Battle" medal
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-18 19:07:10

On 18 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Andranik Musikyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Vahe Balayan was appointed a member of the NKR Control Chamber's board
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-16 15:08:51

On 16 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Vahe Balayan was appointed a member of the NKR Control Chamber's board with a 6 year term

Elections of the President of Turkmenistan will be held on February 12, 2017
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-13 15:15:29

On this occasion, on February 12, 2017 from 07:00a.m. to 07:00 p.m. a polling station  No. 1 will be opened at the Embassy of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia. We

Maggy for children: continuous impact of Aurora Prize
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-13 14:44:58

  2016 Aurora Prize Laureate, Marguerite Barankitse – founder of Maison Shalom and the REMA Hospital in Burundi –was offered the chance to nominate humanitarian organizations which would receive the

Monitoring
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-12 13:22:23

On January 12, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of

Bako Sahakyan visited the Shahoumyan region
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-11 16:21:15

On 11 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Shahoumyan region and got acquainted on site with the construction of a new “Jermajour” hydro-electric power station. The President noted

Bako Sahakyan partook in the Stepanakert’s Reneaissance square at a New Year event organized for gifted pupils of the NKR secondary schools
  • Press release
  • 2017-01-04 14:28:31

On 4 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the Stepanakert’s Reneaissance square at a New Year event organized for gifted pupils of the NKR secondary schools.   Central Information

Bako Sahakyan received Armenian National Assembly deputy chairman Eduard Sharmazanov
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-27 18:03:20

On 27 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Armenian National Assembly deputy chairman Eduard Sharmazanov. Issues related to deepening and widening inter-parliamentarian ties between the two Armenian republics were

Bako Sahakyan partook in the traditional New Year solemn event organized by the “Base Metals” company staff
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-27 12:33:32

On 26 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the traditional New Year solemn event organized by the “Base Metals” company staff. The President congratulated the workers of the

Artsakh Republic President visited the Kashen mining complex of the "Base Metals" CJSC
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-26 16:13:27

On 26 December Artsakh Republic President visited the Kashen mining complex of the "Base Metals" CJSC and got acquainted with its activities. The President convoked a working consultation on site

DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS
  • Organizations
  • 2016-12-24 13:57:39

DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS   Dear compatriots!   On April 2, 2016 the aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh clearly showed the world what a hotbed of

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Serviceman
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-20 13:27:24

On 20 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Serviceman. The address runs as follows:  “Respected

Bako Sahakyan awarded a group of employees of the National Security Service colonel
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-20 12:35:59

  President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring military rank of colonel to a group of servicemen of the NKR National Security Service.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE

Armenia caught up within Russian-Israeli Military Industry Competition
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-19 18:57:30

  On December 13, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had an official visit to Azerbaijan. Although the visit only lasted 8 hours, the parties managed to make a lot of

Comment by the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to NEWS.am Agency
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-19 14:54:29

  Question: The Azerbaijani mass media, referring to the Office of the Prosecutor General of the country, have reported about the detention of citizen of Russia and Israel Alexander Lapshin.

Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Eghegnot in the Shahoumyan region and met with community heads of the region
  • Press release
  • 2016-12-17 12:13:42

On 16 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Eghegnot in the Shahoumyan region and met with community heads of the region. Issues the communities face and