- France is supporting people’s right to self-determination in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - The European Union recognises the Libyan Transitional National Council as a valid political
Geneva/Baku/Yerevan (ICRC) – An Azerbaijani soldier detained in Yerevan, Armenia, was handed over to Azerbaijani authorities today under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
We inform that the present aircraft handling tariffs were established by “Armenia” International Airports” CJSC in 2005 taking into consideration the airport development Master Plan and has not changed
Washington, DC - It has come to the Armenian Assembly's attention that Mr. Gerard L. Cafesjian and the Honorable Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly who oversaw the trial late last year
15 March 2011- The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the escalation of violence against media in Bahrain after photographer Mohammed Almoukhraq was assaulted by security forces while
During a ceremony held at the U.S. Embassy on March 15, 2011, Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch presented the U.S. Embassy of Armenia's Woman of Courage Award in honor of
VivaCell-MTS continues sharing with management culture and model of productivity as well as the ways to sustaining national identity through more engagement in Armenia March 11, 2011, Beirut, Lebanon
Vienna, 11 March 2011- The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and fourteen ambassadors accredited in Serbia expressed their
Joins OSCE in Calling on Authorities to Respect Press Freedom Vienna, 11 March 2011- The International Press Institute (IPI) renewed on 9 March 2011 its objections to Hungary's new media
Nedim Sener Jailed in Connection With Alleged Plot to Overthrow Government Vienna, 11 March 2011- Journalist Nedim Sener, one of the International Press Institute (IPI)'s World Press Freedom Heroes, has
11 March 2011- Today the International Federation of Journalists and its regional group the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) called on journalists in Europe and around the world to
The “Yerkir” Union and the Caucasus Institute will jointly hold an international conference on Building Awareness of Turkish Society Regarding the Armenian Genocide on March 15, 2011. Speakers will
Yerevan, 11 March 2011 – The UN Resident Coordinator and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia led the discussion on the progress made towards the achievement of the four
BELGRADE - OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Petros Eftyhmiou and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia Slavica Djukic-Dejanovic today signed the official agreement to hold the
Implementation of recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR trial monitoring report for Armenia will be in the focus of a Review Conference on March 10, 2011 organized by the OSCE Office
COPENHAGEN, 8 March 2011 - As the world marks the 100th celebration of International Women’s Day, parliaments should play a leading role to improve gender equality in politics and
Dear women, On behalf of the republic's authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you on the March 8 International Woman’s Day. This bright and beautiful holiday is an occasion to address
“To Donate Or Not To Donate,” a recent white paper by Ara K. Manoogian, a human rights activist and investigative journalist, analyzing the activities of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund
8 March 2011 One hundred years ago, when the world first commemorated International Women’s Day, gender equality and women’s empowerment were largely radical ideas. On this centenary, we celebrate
Brussels, 7 March 2011- European Friends of Armenia strongly welcomes the concrete results achieved in this weekend's trilateral summit in Sochi and now calls for their word-by-word implementation, under
Hague, 7 March 2011 – The replies of Christian Union faction, published in a document of 23 pages, to the questions of various factions in the Dutch parliament take
IPI World Press Freedom Hero Nedim Sener among Those Detained Vienna, 4 March 2011-The International Press Institute (IPI) is highly concerned at reports that Turkish police today detained more journalists,
Nicosia 28 February, 2011 - After unsuccessful attempts to bring Gibrahayer e-magazine website (www.gibrahayer.com) down, "unknown" Internet hackers have attacked Gibrahayer's 5,000 + community of global Facebook friends and
Yerevan, March 1st, 2011. Today Orange launched Orange Kino service, which will enable Orange voice services subscribers to invite one of their friends to cinema any day of the
VIENNA, 25 February 2011- The OSCE should proactively reach out to help Mediterranean countries in transition to democracy, OSCE PA Special Representative on Mediterranean Affairs Alcee Hastings (United States)
Toronto, Canada—The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (“CMHR”) is planning to have twelve permanent zones or galleries. According to the CMHR’s website, there will be a zone devoted to
VIENNA, 24 February 2011 – OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Petros Efthymiou today at the Winter Meeting called for a renewal of the Organization for Security in Cooperation in Europe
Dear compatriots, Respected generals, officers and soldiers On behalf of the republic's authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you on the Motherland Defender’s Day. The twenty-third of February is marked in Artsakh
The Armenian translation of the famous “My First Board Book” series is now available heralding the launch of the “Let’s Speak Armenian” cultural campaign February 22, 2011, Yerevan, Armenia
The events that have been taking place in Armenian society in 2010 and 2011 go to show that state bodies are violating equal opportunities and guarantees for all. On
Today Orange presented the new 3G/Wi-Fi modem, which will change entirely the ideas we had about Wi-Fi internet before. Up to 5 devices can be connected to this new
Hayland.am Armenian social network supports active collection of signatures in favor its user’s letter, addressed to the presidents of Armenia and Russian Federation with a request to suppress manifestations
February 20, 2011 On Friday, February 18, the U.S. Department of Justice and USAID announced in Washington that Michael E. Hase, 62, was arrested in Dulles, Virginia by Federal agents
18 February, 2011 Gyumri We, Shirak region drivers of the cars with Georgian registration numbers, have applied to RA President, Prime-Minister, Chairman of the National Assembly, 9 deputies of the National
Antelias - On Thursday 17 February 2011, Catholicos Aram I left for Cyprus to preside over the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches
February 16, 2011, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, announces organization of training course on the basics of project management for the students of a number
Global Health and Child Survival Account Slashed for Armenia and Azerbaijan House Set to Consider FY2011 Budget as Soon as February 15th WASHINGTON, DC - As the U.S. Congress continues deliberations
Washington, DC - Today, the Administration released its budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, which provides an overall reduction in funding for the Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia account
On February 14, the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the presentation of baby Jesus to the Temple. On this day, following the celebration of Divine Liturgy, newly married couples
European Parliament (Brussels) – The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy informs that, on Thursday 9th February 2011, an event was organized by the NGO “Human Rights Without
VIENNA, 11 February 2011 – The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs (Ambassadors Bernard Fassier of France, Robert Bradtke of the United States, and Igor Popov of the Russian Federation) visited
Yerevan, February 11, 2011 – After eight distinguished years of dedicated service as Secretary of the Board of Directors of Armenia Fund USA, Khoren Bandazian, a highly respected member
February 9, 2011 Washington, DC - Last month the U.S. District Court in Washington, DC issued an order and an accompanying 190-page Memorandum of Opinion regarding the Armenian Genocide Museum
The whole team of ProCredit Bank in Armenia celebrates its 3rd anniversary. The whole team of ProCredit Bank in Armenia celebrates its 3rd anniversary. Since its opening on February
Armenian Genocide Survivor Leaves an Enduring Commitment to Helping Armenian Americans Start Careers in Government, Politics, and the Media WASHINGTON, DC - The estate of the late Armenian American industrialist
Baku/Yerevan/Tbilisi/Istanbul/Brussels, 8 February 2011: Escalating front-line clashes, a spiral-ling arms race, vitriolic rhetoric and a virtual breakdown in peace talks increase the chance Armenia and Azerbaijan will go back
GLENDALE, CA – The United Armenian Fund is pleased to announce that it has received a generous contribution of $ 10.5 million from The Lincy Foundation. A major portion of
New York, NY - Former Assembly Interns Alex Karapetian and Bianka Kadian-Dodov spearheaded an Armenian Assembly Intern Alumni reunion and young professionals (YP) gathering in New York City last
Published on Feb 04 2011 by Divan of the Diocese On January 30, 2011, the Primate celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Mary Armenian Church in
YEREVAN, 4 February 2010 – The OSCE Office in Yerevan today presented key findings of an OSCE-supported assessment of Armenia’s business environment that aims to support work to improve
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cafesjian Family Foundation (CFF) welcomes the decision by the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia that the National Bank of
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) Hyderabad have signed a long-term cooperation
New $ 25,000 Donation from Apo Saghdejian Brings Total Raised in Honor of Youth Leader's Legacy to More than $ 100,000 WASHINGTON, DC - Apo Saghdejian and his daughter Nayiri
New York, 1-7 February 2011 The first World Interfaith Harmony Week is an opportunity to focus global attention on the efforts of religious leaders, interfaith movements and individuals around the
02 February 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its European group, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) have today called for the immediate release of Belgian journalist Maurice
Another gold–bearing mine in Armenia, Amoulsar, will be developed in open-cast manner. Goeteam Company was issued the license for development which represents interest of Canadian Lidian International Company in
following the International Conference on the Environmental Safety of Teghut Copper-Molybdenum Mining Project held on December 14, 2010 in Yerevan, Armenia 25 January, 2011 In November 2007, the Government of Armenia
31 January 2011 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on Egypt to end the crackdown on journalism and media which has led to numerous beatings of media staff
On January 27, 2011, a declaration - “Building a Democratic State by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic” – was distributed at the PACE. The declaration was prepared by Armenian MP,
Turkish president denies, in France, the Armenian genocide in 1915 The CCAF (co-ordination Council of the Armenian organisations of France) condemns with the biggest firmness the statements of the
UPDATE: Sen. Menendez Disappointed at Pres. Obama’s Recess Appointment of Bryza WASHINGTON, DC - President Barack Obama, in the wake of his controversial last-minute "recess" appointment of Matt Bryza as
Orange and “Arabkir” United Children’s Charity Foundation sum up the results of the project implemented last year and announce about the project for 2011 Yerevan, January 27th, 2011. Today in
January 18, 2008, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, announces the launch of the second service center in Abovyan providing a wide scope of products
Twenty two women entrepreneurs from Armenia will participate in a regional conference January 24-26 in Istanbul, organized by the U.S. Department of State as co-chair of the Community of
YEREVAN--Armenia Tree Project (ATP) has donated 131 trees in appreciation of the dedicated service and invaluable contribution of the U.S Embassy in Yerevan to the welfare of Armenia. Together
Since opening the first art movie site www.prervannaya-pesnya.ru which is telling about Armenian-Azerbaijan relationship has been visited 25000 people within two days. In January 18 to January 19 at
High Court Declines to Consider Turkish Lobby-Sponsored Bid to Force Genocide Denial into Public Schools WASHINGTON, DC - A longstanding legal campaign, spearheaded by pro-Turkey lobbies, to force the Commonwealth
Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Would Expand U.S.-Armenia Economic Cooperation WASHINGTON, DC - The American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia's (AmCham) public call for a U.S-Armenia Trade and Investment Agreement
This week marks the 21st anniversary of the Pogrom of Armenians in Baku, capital city of Azerbaijan, which started on January 13th, 1990 and lasted a full seven days.
Washington, DC - The Pasadena home of David and Margaret Mgrublian was the site of the New Year gathering of the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) on Sunday, January
Shahumyan Mine open-cast development project was called an open genocide of people in Facebook Social Network. We speak about the project by Deno Gold Mining Company, according to which
Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of American (Assembly) expresses its deep sadness at the national tragedy that occurred in Tucson, Arizona on January 8, 2010 where six people
Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) announced on January 12, 2011 the launch of a new “ACNIS Research Resource Project” designed to assist scholars, experts and
Yerevan—Prof. Vahakn Dadrian, Director of Genocide Research at the Zoryan Institute, was honoured by Dr. Hranush Hakobyan, Armenia’s Minister of Diaspora, with the bestowing of a gold medal, the
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Thursday 6 January 2011, His Holiness Aram I celebrated the Christmas Liturgy at the Cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Antelias. The President of
ANTELIAS, Lebanon - In a letter to Pope Shenouda III, His Holiness Aram I strongly condemned the killing of innocents as they prayed to celebrate New Year. He hoped
Took place the founding of the new ARS Dubai-Sharjah entity in the presence of ARS Central Executive Board Vice-Chairperson Maro Froundjian. This new addition to the global network of
On December 26, 2010, a celebration of the 100-th anniversary of the Armenian Relief Society took place in the Cultural House of Akhaltsekha. The function was opened by the
It’s already the second year that by Orange support “Kind Santa Clause” project is being implemented in Vayots Dzor region, which aims to bring to life the New Year
Yerevan, Armenia, December 30, 2010—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Armenia’s Armeconombank expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises and boost economic recovery
On December 26, 2010, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered an inspirational sermon at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys, California. Archpriest Frs.
On New Year’s Eve Orange has prepared a special gift for 50 immobile old people living alone and in care of the “Mission Armenia” NGO. The company has given
Yerevan, December 27th, 2010. By Orange support till 29th of December, every evening from 18:30, the Lovers Park in Yerevan will host Armenian best loved music bands and performers,
December 27th, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (“MTS” – NYSE: MBT), announces that today the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Russian Federation to
Children of Armenia Fund extended its 2010 Save a Generation award to entrepreneur and philanthropist Gerard L. Cafesjian, the founder and principal benefactor of the Cafesjian Center for the
December 23, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – As part of its Comprehensive Rural Development Program, the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) continues its work to secure a brighter future for
Armenia’s Sport’s Partner supports long-term programs that boost Armenians’ pride and morale, and will result in further economic growth in the form of improved touristic infrastructure December 21, 2010, Yerevan,
WASHINGTON, DC - Armenian American and anti-genocide activists across the United States continue to mobilize in support of a possible vote on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.252, in the
AGHVERAN, Armenia, 17 December 2010 - A national forum on the implementation of the Armenian national referral procedure of trafficked victims organized by the Anti-Trafficking Support and Resource Unit
GENEVA- 18 December 2010 – Governments need to open their eyes to the benefits of migration and share that vision with the public at large, says the International Organization
December 16, 2010, New York - Armenia has denied a broadcast license to an independent television station, A1+, despite a European Court of Human Rights judgment that previous denials
Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) announced today that the application deadline for the 2011 Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program in Washington, DC has been extended to
Today, 15 December 2010, marks the fifth anniversary of the destruction of the historic cross-stones located at the medieval Armenian cemetery of Old Jugha, which stands as an element
At full Council meeting of 14th December 2010, Ealing council voted by absolute majority to recognise the Armenian Genocide. The motion moved by Ara Iskandarian a Labour Councillor of Armenian
Environmentalists demand from Nature Protection Ministry to stop the illegal operation of “Gegamet Plus” Company in Sevan basin. “Gegamet Plus” Company submitted for consideration of the State Environmental Expert
Armenian Genocide Survivor Dedicated his Life to Armenian Genocide Awareness, Affirmation and Education WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) expressed its deepest condolences on the passing
Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) hosted a special reception today to mark the publication of a new book, “The Key Issues of Building a Constitutional
Cancún, 11 December 2010 – The UN Climate Change Conference in Cancún, Mexico, ended on Saturday with the adoption of a balanced package of decisions that set all governments
Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) hosted a roundtable discussion on December 10 assessing a new report on the Nagorno Karabagh peace process and analyzing the
Published on Dec 10 2010 by Divan of the Diocese On December 7, 2010, the Primate presided over the first ever Ecumenical Prayer Service at the St. Leon Armenian Cathedral. Diocesan
Court Reverses Earlier Decision that had Placed State and Local Genocide Recognition Efforts at Risk WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed the Ninth Circuit
09 Decembre 2010 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for China’s authorities to lift blanket bans and restrictions around imprisoned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
On December 10, 2010, REC Caucasus organizes the second Regional Stakeholder Meeting on project “Creation of Enabling Environment for Integrated Management of the Kura-Aras Trans-boundary River Basin” in Tbilisi,
The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia (RA MoES) will introduce on 9 December new educational materials developed in conjunction with IOM, to sensitize school
Challenges in the customs sphere and ways to address those will be the theme of a conference held by the ‘Customs Brokers’ Association’ with the support of the OSCE
Kyrgyzstan/FIDH's President visits Azimjan Askarov in detention Kyrgyz authorities must fight effectively against impunity and guarantee the rule of law http://www.fidh.org/Kyrgyz-authorities-must-fight-effectively-against Paris - Bishkek, December 8, 2010 – FIDH's mission, including
YEREVAN, 8 December 2010 - A national expert workshop on combating terrorist use of the Internet and comprehensively enhancing cyber-security, organized by the OSCE Action against Terrorism Unit (ATU)
Vienna, 7 December 2010 - The South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in South East and Central Europe and
Yerevan (ICRC) – A five-day ICRC workshop starting today in Yerevan will identify the psychological, social, economic and legal needs of the families of missing persons and share best
(04.12.2010) The members of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) have elected a new President to represent its 340-plus member institutions during the World Social Security Forum, in Cape
December 3, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that effective November 24 all passengers on Armavia flights can receive VivaCell-MTS
Phnom Penh--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Heritage Party leader and Armenia’s first minister of foreign affairs, is currently in the Cambodian capital to take part in and address the 6th General
Yerevan, Armenia – The focus of the U.S. Government funded Millennium Challenge Account Armenia Program (MCA-Armenia) is rehabilitation of Armenia’s vital irrigation infrastructure complemented with extensive technical and financial
ASTANA, 2 December 2010 – The first OSCE Summit in 11 years concluded today with Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev welcoming the work of Heads of State and Government from
Yerevan, 3 December 2010 - The UN Department of Public Information in Armenia together with Pyunic Armenian Association for the Disabled marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
New York, December 2, 2010— The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned about reports that Nikol Pashinian, an opposition activist and editor-in-chief of the independent daily Haykakan Zhamanak, was
WASHINGTON, DC - Provided below are the remarks offered by Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman Ken Hachikian at the Armenian National Committee of Australia's annual banquet in
Paige Alexander's Written Responses Offer Insights into Programs, but Avoid Addressing Funding Gap WASHINGTON, DC - Written responses by a senior United States Agency for International Development (USAID) nominee to
3 December 2010 The theme of this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is “Keeping the promise: mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals”.
Washington, DC - Students from George Washington University (GW) recently completed their fall semester internships at the Assembly working on a wide variety of Armenian-American issues, reported the Armenian
Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America's (Assembly) Capital Region Council (CRC) met recently to review Assembly initiatives, including plans for the Assembly's Holiday Reception and
Washington, DC - This week, the House of Representatives unanimously approved H. R. 6392, legislation introduced by Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA) and supported by Virginia's entire Congressional delegation, to
On 30 November at 23:59:59 public vote stage for ArmNet Awards 2010 has ended. At the moment of voting termination, 121421 total votes were registered for 640 websites. Numerous
With the support from Ralph Yirikian, Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute reprinted Ferriman Duckett’s monograph on the massacres in Adana VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the
ASTANA, 30 November 2010 - Heads of State and Government from the 56 OSCE participating States and 12 Partner countries are in Astana for the OSCE Summit, set to
GENEVA, 29 November – The world will be taken by surprise by the relentless pace of migration unless States, international organizations and civil society make a concerted effort to
GUANGZHOU, China - November 30, 2010 - Guangzhou, the host city for the recently concluded 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the
Washington, DC - Last month, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) participated as a full partner in the Marshall Legacy Institute's (MLI) 13th Annual Gala, where Assembly Board Member
Vienna, 26 November 2010 - The South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists from South and East Europe and an
Yerevan, November 26, 2010– Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is pleased to announce that it successfully concluded its 13th International Telethon by raising yet another record breaking $20.8 million in pledges.
100,000 AMD ($300): this is the amount that the State Environmental Inspection of Nature Protection Ministry fined Zangezour Copper and Molybdenum Combine for the leak of 50 tons of
Today at UN House, UNFPA, United Nations Population Fund, held a press conference devoted to launching of "16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence" campaign in Armenia, with participation
Program to Benefit Water Projects in Artsakh Los Angeles, CA - Raising funds for drinking water and irrigation projects in Artsakh, Armenia Fund's "Water is Life" International Thanksgiving Day
25, dedicated to the 500th aniversary of book-printing in Armenia VivaCell-MTS is the General Sponsor of the Armenian e-content competition, organized by the Armenian Fund for Information Technologies and
Watch the Senate Hearing Video featuring the Exchange Between Senator Menendez and USAID nominee Paige Alexander http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=1966 WASHINGTON, DC - Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), long a leading advocate on issues
YEREVAN, 24 November 2010 – Getting the first-hand information on the pace of the comprehensive police reform undertaken in Armenia is the main purpose of the two-day visit of
Yerevan, 23 November, 2010 – “The real wealth of a nation is its people, the beneficiaries and the drivers of human development, and expansion of their freedoms, with the
We are delighted to inform the Diocesan faithful that on November 19, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., His Excellency Bako Sahakyan, President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic, and his delegation
Very famous French actor Gerard Depardieu has appealed for donations to help Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. The artist who has forged ties with Armenia by his friend Metzo Ikitian, president of
Jerusalem, Nov 20 - For the first time within living memory, the Armenian church in Jerusalem is to have a co-adjutor Patriarch whose primary mission will be to assist
Los Angeles - After months of preparation, the USC Institute of Armenian Studies is set to present on November 20, a one-day symposium on the Armenian Diaspora in its
New Jersey Legislator Calls on U.S.. Trade Representative to Work Toward Expanded Trade with Armenia WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ) has called on the Obama Administration to negotiate
Amnesty International calls on the Azerbaijani authorities to stop harassing civil society activists, after a youth activist and parliamentary candidate who revealed election violations was detained at the country’s
Washington, DC - Last week, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) discussed the lessons of the Armenian Genocide with students from the Dulaney High School chapter of STAND, a
Yerevan, Armenia - On November 19, 2010, the USAID Youth and Community Action Program (YCAP) held its close-out event titled “Promoting Youth and Community Civic Activism in Armenia: Results
SYDNEY: Georgian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Nalbandov denied that the government of Georgia persecutes Javakhk-Armenians when questioned by Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) Executive Director Varant
On November 15-16, 2010, REC Caucasus organized the First Regional Workshop in the frames of the project "Promoting Competitiveness and Efficiency of Small and Medium Enterprise Through Cleaner Production
VivaCell-MTS is committed to helping Armenian youth self-realization in the Motherland, stay and create value for the own country November 16, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile
Turkish 'Freedom for Journalists Platform', Backed by IPI's Turkish National Committee, Says 50 Journalists Now in Prison in Turkey The South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) would like
Yerevan, Armenia – The Delegation of the European Union to Armenia and the Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) launched two books providing useful information on the European Union. Hello Europe
Despite the fact that CC did not have the authority to carry out direct checks in “GeoProMining Gold'' LLC it concerned only the verification of the legality of granting
GUANGZHOU, China - November 13, 2010 - The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), had a
On 12th November 2010, the Foreign Minister of Republic of Armenia Mr. Edward Nalbandyan who was on an official visit in India visited the Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy
Watch: Armenian Ministry of Economy to Seek Adoption of U.S.-Armenia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=1964 U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Task Force Meeting in Yerevan Set to Consider Agreement WASHINGTON, DC -
SEOUL (ILO News): Amidst widespread concern about the slow recovery in employment, Mr. Juan Somavia, Director General of the International Labour Organization (ILO)*, urged the G20 Leaders to implement
Yerevan, Armenia (November 12, 2010) — An official launch ceremony of the new Alternative Resources in Media (ARM) program has taken place to further the efforts targeted at media development in
VivaCell-MTS is the first Armenian mobile operator granted the permission to use radio frequencies within 40 megahertz range to build the LTE-based 4G network in the country November 11th,
Sevkar, Tavush - On November 12, 2010, the USAID-funded Small Scale Infrastructure Program (SSIP), implemented by Cooperative Housing Foundation International (CHF) and Shen NGO, marked the completion of renovation
In order to rule out election fraud, ballot stuffing and other election violations, to make the election process become more transparent, and to truly establish the Republic of Armenia’s
AGBU invites its members, friends and the general public to donate to the 13th Annual Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Telethon, titled "Water Is Life," which will take place in Los
Before January 10 VivaCell-MTS prepaid subscribers can accumulate bonus receiving calls from RA other mobile and fixed networks November 11, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems”
Armen Harutyunyan, the Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of Armenia, will be in Brussels from November 15 to November 18, 2010, in order to meet with European Institutions. The visit
On November 18-19, 2010 REC Caucasus organizes the Regional Conference in the frames of the ongoing EU supported Project “Sustainable Land Management for Mitigating Land Degradation and Reducing Poverty
On November 11 at the Armenian Genocide Museum Institute a public speech will be held by Missak Keleshian. He will present the photographic and the video materials regarding the
To celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Frederic Chopin, one of the most outstanding world composers who was a Pole, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Yerevan
GUANGZHOU, China - November 10, 2010 - The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), will has
Ottawa--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs and current chairman of the Heritage Party, was on Parliament Hill to address the Ottawa Conference on Combating Antisemitism.
Management Culture – as it is practiced in VivaCell-MTS November 10, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the General Manager of the
Festive community event will celebrate health and fitness, support the ABMDR’s life-saving work Los Angeles – The Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) announced that its fifth annual walkathon,
LOS ANGELES – This year marks the 120th Anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation – one of the oldest and most influential political organizations in Armenian history. On this
On November 10, Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch will present Synopsys in Armenia with an award from Department of State Under Secretary for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Robert D.
8 November 2010- The European Federation of Journalists today called on journalists across Europe to support journalists at the BBC who have launched a strike campaign to defend pension
08 November 2010- The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned a brutal attack on a leading Russian journalist and has urged the Russian authorities to act quickly to
Haghpat, Lori - On November 09, 2010, the USAID-funded Small Scale Infrastructure Program (SSIP), implemented by Cooperative Housing Foundation International (CHF) and Shen NGO, marked the completion of renovation
On 8-9 November representatives of the European Union will visit Armenia to start the implementation of a project on the rehabilitation of the Yerevan metro and discuss an agreement
October 15-17, 2010 the Armenian National Committee of Canada – Western Region and the Genocide Education Project held a joint conference in Jasper, Alberta that was part of the
On Monday, October 25th, 2010, municipal elections were held all across the province of Ontario. The Armenian National Committee (ANCT) had endorsed a number of candidates, both in City
The authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic have again displayed good will and, guiding with the humanitarian norms, passed the bodies of two Azerbaijani servicemen to the Azerbaijani party,
Washington, DC - Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) released a review on the 2010 midterm elections held earlier this week. As previously reported by the Assembly, this
Vienna, 5 November 2010 - The South and East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in South East and Central Europe and
YEREVAN, 5 November 2010 – Armenian students began a session of a Model OSCE Permanent Council today with discussions of trafficking and migration matters. The 64 students will attempt to
Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Negotiate a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with Armenia WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ), in a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador
OKLAHOMA CITY – Feed The Children recently provided free medical, dental and eye care to over 2,000 patients at eight rural locations in Armenia. Feed The Children’s team of 23
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called on the Iranian authorities to release Mohammadreza Moghise, a board member of the Association of Iranian Journalists (AoIJ), who was arrested on October 22
Geneva / Baku / Yerevan (ICRC) – The body of an Armenian citizen who died in Baku, Azerbaijan, in October 2010, was today repatriated to Armenia under the auspices
Los Angeles, CA – Armenia Fund is proud to announce that beginning today, it began accepting donations through cell phone text messages on the entire territory of the United
Washington, DC - In an historic election night, which brought about a dramatic shift in power to Congress, members of the Armenian Caucus and supporters of the House and
Achievement is driven by the will to improve and consistency November 3, 2010, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that the 3-day interactive course within
CARD in cooperation with UMCOR is implementing Sustainable Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Development program (SCEAD). Within the scope of the program 21 agricultural cooperatives received and continue to receive
The United Nations Populations Fund within the framework of “Combating Gender-Based Violence in the South Caucasus” Project is pleased to announce a photo contest on the topic of “Violence
Key Senate Victories include Reid, Kirk, Boxer, Schumer, and Mikulski; ANCA Played Key Role in Grimm’s Defeat of McMahon for U.S. House seat from New York City WASHINGTON, DC –
PASADENA, CA - On November 9th the Pasadena Armenian National Committee will host a town hall meeting with City Manager Michael Beck. Mr. Beck has been widely praised as
“I’ve got problems with my throat, I’m a sportsman…but now I’m suffocating, while my throat’s burning…” EcoLur received these complaints from people living or working near “Pure Iron” factory
In the framework of the Career Development Program VivaCell-MTS is happy to announce a Legal Essay Program among the students of law and related disciplines from all universities of
WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) announced its endorsements of Governor Deval Patrick for Governor and Steve Grossman for Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of Frederic Chopin, one of the most outstanding composers who was a Pole, the Embassy of the Republic in Poland in Yerevan undertook
The Fifth Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad Reflects Diversity of Participants from Russia, Ukraine, Jordan, Bulgaria and Serbia YEREVAN, Armenia, October 29, 2010 -- Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software
On October 27, the Union of Armenian Associations in Sweden arranged an evening gathering to pay tribute to those political figures and other organizations which had played a vital role in
EREVAN (ARF Press Office)—The Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation issued a communiqué Tuesday urging all Armenians to take part in the upcoming Thanksgiving day Armenia Fund Telethon. Below is