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1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-26 18:18:00

 Yesterday, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, United Nations in Armenia organized a press conference in UN house, dedicated to the International Campaign of

Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia at AIISA: Discussion around Armenia's security environment, system and policies
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-23 13:25:15

      November 22, 2019, Yerevan: On November 22 the Armenian Institute of International and Security Affairs hosted an off-the-record with Mr. Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia.   In

Ralph Yirikian: how to dream and achieve your dreams in a digital era?
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-21 18:38:34

    Upon yet another invitation from “Leadership School” VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian had an open door lecture “To dream and to Achieve” at the Ramada Hotel and Suits by

The 2019 Laureate of the Global IT Award is the founder of “Origami World” theory, author of the concept ‘virtual reality’ Takeo Kanade
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-20 16:44:04

    Today the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia hosted a press conference to announce the laureate of the Global IT Award2019. Speakers at the conference included Minister of High

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian Central Bank led by its chairman Arthur Javadyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-16 14:56:13

On November the 16th Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian Central Bank led by its chairman Arthur Javadyan. A range of issues related to cooperation

t Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening ceremony of the library-reading hall of the “Matenadaran-Gandzasar” Scientific-Cultural Center in the Vank village of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-15 15:56:34

On 15 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening ceremony of the library-reading hall of the “Matenadaran-Gandzasar” Scientific-Cultural Center in the Vank village of the

IDBank topped off the current stage of its Cyber Security Campaign with a lecture
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-15 15:29:50

Attaching importance to the Cyber Security to protect customer’s assets and adhering to the security rules, IDBank launched a campaign to increase customers’ Cyber Security awareness.   For about a month

VISA AND GEORGIA’S TBC-BACKED NEOBANK - SPACE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-14 16:17:31

Visa signs partnership agreement with FTSE250 TBC Bank’s Space, the first Georgian neobank, to develop innovative banking solutions in Georgia and beyond in the growing digital payments landscape Visa, the

Time for compensation for the Armenian Genocide
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-14 10:12:33

On May 24th, 1915 the governments of England, France and Russia came up with special joint declaration, where three large countries publicly characterize the Turkish actions against Armenians as

Dilijan to have reconstructed stadium
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-13 12:22:40

In 2019 “Initiatives for Development of Armenia” (IDeA) Foundation partnered with football club “Pyunik” in reconstructing Dilijan stadium and re-equipping its adjacent facilities, as part of the foundation’s Dilijan

Tavush climate challenges in the focus of the EcoThon at UWC Dilijan
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-12 12:46:01

 The “EcoThon Tavush” organized by Women in Climate and Energy (WICE) NGO in the frame of EcoQuest and in partnership with United World College Dilijan took place at the

Bako Sahakyan met a group of members of the Belgian Francophone circles comprising deputies of the Belgian Federal and Regional Parliaments, representatives of the public, political and scientific-cultural spheres
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-09 11:55:35

On 8 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met a group of members of the Belgian Francophone circles comprising deputies of the Belgian Federal and Regional Parliaments, representatives of

Results of the 14th International Microelectronics Olympiad summed up
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-07 16:13:51

    The final stage of the 14th International Microelectronics Olympiad took place in Armenia, at the “Synopsys Armenia” Education Department (SAED).   This year the Olympiad attracted participants from all over the

RAFFI HOVANNISIAN AT SHANGHAI FORUM, MEETS CHINESE PRESIDENT
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-07 15:17:08

    Shanghai, CHINA--Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs, the Heritage Party's political council chairman, and founding director of the Armenian Center for National and International and Studies

41 TEAMS TO COMPETE FOR THE GRAND PRIZE OF ROBOTEX ARMENIA SUPPORTED BY UCOM
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-06 16:17:09

    At 3pm today, the official press conference of the international robotics contest Robotex Armenia was held, with participation of speakers Karen Vardanyan, Executive Director at the Union of Advanced

The 22nd telethon of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund kicks off
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-04 11:20:25

On November 28, Hayastan All-Armenian Fund will kick off its 22nd annual telethon, which will be held under the slogan “To my beloved Armenia … Water and Sun for

Nominations for 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Closed
  • Press release
  • 2019-11-01 15:05:17

  November 1, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – Nominations for the 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity are now closed. The nomination period had officially opened on May 16, 2019,

Children will be more involved in nature conservation; a memorandum was signed
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-31 15:25:33

On October 28, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets, Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex and ArAves NGO.    The signing

Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event devoted to the Day of the Worker of the State Service on Emergency Situations
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-30 15:03:20

On 30 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event devoted to the Day of the Worker of the State Service on Emergency Situations.   The President congratulated

“MTS TV” mobile application. A joint project between VivaCell-MTS and Shant TV
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-30 14:51:56

    Owing to the “MTS TV” mobile app you will no longer miss exclusive TV programs of Shant TV, including the entertainment programs and important football matches, you will be

Inaugural Aurora Forum in Armenia a Resounding Success
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-25 18:17:57

    New international platform convened thought leaders, change-makers and entrepreneurs from around the globe to discuss key issues facing the world today October 25, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The first-ever

The “SunChild” 9th International Environmental Festival kicked off with support of VivaCell-MTS and World Vision Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-24 13:57:49

The 9th “SunChild” International Environmental Festival press conference revealed details about various exciting events within the framework of the festival program. The speakers at the press conference were VivaCell-MTS

The India-Armenia Pharmaceutical Business Forum-Exhibition to be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 19:43:53

  Yerevan, 18 October, Embassy of India: The Embassy of India in Armenia and Indian Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (PHARMEXCIL-Pharmaceuticals Export Promoution Council), supported by the Indian Ministry of Commerce

«Armath» sums up the IT Week achievements
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 14:27:25

The Armath engineering laboratories pavilion was always crowded during the days of DigiTec 2019 technological exhibition held at Yerevan Expo Center on October 6-9. The visitors, local and international

Events Dedicated to Komitas’ 150th Anniversary: “Aurora” Forum was Summed up in Tatev
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-22 10:53:48

  On October 21 tourists, “Aurora” forum guests and inhabitants of the neighboring communities took part in spiritual, educational and cultural festivities held in Tatev monastery complex.   The eventful week of

16.5% increase in passenger flow, as compared to September 2018
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-21 12:29:10

    In September of the current year the two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 324,755 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of 2018

Creative Armenia-ն հայտարարում է 2,000 ԱՄՆ դոլար գլխավոր մրցանակով մարտահրավեր սցենարիստների համար
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-19 11:39:27

    Creative Armenia is delighted to announce a new creative challenge for screenwriters, powered by Ucom. The $2,000 top prize will go to the screenwriter who can write the most

Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project is the only one from Armenia, which has passed the final stage of the competition announced by EOCA.
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-17 16:24:56

  "Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project, which will contribute to the resolution of the "human-bear" conflict in Vayots Dzor. It is well known that, because of the

Bako Sahakyan receives OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and their accompanying officials
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-16 10:51:06

On 16 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Igor Popov (Russian Federation), Stephane Visconti (France) and Andrew Schofer (USA), personal representative of the OSCE

The Forum is thankful to its generous supporters: Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia TV Company and The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-15 10:26:27

October 15, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and organizing partners of the inaugural Aurora Forum are pleased to announce that the Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia

Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 14:08:49

On 14 October President Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad. Issues related

IDBank redeemed the 5th tranche of coupon bonds
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 13:41:13

    The 5th dollar tranche of IDBank coupon bonds issued in October 2017, is redeemed.    The volume of the 5th tranche of the Bank was $ 5 million, the maturity of

From Singapore to Shushi: the launch of Aurora Forum
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 09:57:26

      Revival of Oriental Historical Heritage Fund is organizing one of the first events within Aurora Forum which will take place in Armenia and Artsakh on October 14-21 and will

AirBaltic airline will start operating flights on Yerevan-Riga-Yerevan route
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-09 14:01:31

  Due to the long-term bilateral negotiations between “Armenia” International Airport” CJSC and Latvian AirBaltic airline management will restart direct air connection between Armenia and Latvia.  The flights on Yerevan –

And did you recognize the leopard pictured on the back of the CB's new coin?
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 13:25:29

The photo of the Caucasian leopard, captured by trap cameras of Caucasus Wildlife Refuge was chosen by  the Ministry of Environment and Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia

Gyumri to host events symbolizing gratitude and friendship
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 12:34:36

        The first Aurora Forum, being held on October 14–21, will host events not only in Yerevan but also in Gyumri, Dilijan, Tatev, and Shushi.   On October 17, Gyumri will host

There are large-scale construction works taken place in Gyumri “Shirak” Airport
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-04 17:24:07

    There are large-scale construction works taken place in Gyumri “Shirak” Airport by "Armenia” International Airports” CJSC, new arrival hall is being built, apron is being reconstructed, the unpaved groundwork

Gohar Agha Upper Mosque restored in Shushi
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-04 16:37:09

    Works on restoration of Gohar Agha Upper Mosque, 19th century architectural and religious landmark in Shushi, move closer to end      Shushi, a town with unique and well-preserved architectural style, will

Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with Russian Armenian University celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-03 15:11:41

Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with Russian Armenian University celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.   The Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with the Russian Armenian University (RAU)

Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony to Be Held in Tsitsernakaberd
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-02 11:17:20

  October 2, 2019 – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and the Armenia Tree Project are glad to announce that a tree-planting event in Tsitsernakaberd will be organized during the inaugural

IPRA GWA. The most prestigious award ceremony of PR field took place in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-01 11:39:00

    On 27 September the greatest, most influential and important event of PR field (Public Relations)  IPRA Golden World Awards 2019 award ceremony and Gala dinner took place in Yerevan.    Around

FPWC specialists conduct inspection in Aragats Mountain traces of a bear and a lair have been found
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-30 12:30:37

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) is expressing its concern about the periodic news reports about the people armed with firearms around Aragats Mountain.   It

Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-27 16:43:11

On 27 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region.   In the Hadrout town the President took part at the opening ceremony of the maternity unit of the

Aurora Humanitarian Award 2019 Laureate's name to be announced on October 19
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-27 10:48:33

  Gratitude in Action Takes Center Stage at the First of its Kind #AraratChallenge Fest   Aurora Prize Ceremony and Aurora Tribute and Fundraising Concert   announced for the #AraratChallenge Fest, a part of

Abovyan branch of IDBank will operate at a new address
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-25 12:26:31

    From now on, Abovyan branch of IDBank will go on operating in Tartui str. 1/1.    It was mentioned in the Bank, just like the other newly opened branches, in Abovyan

“Komitas: The Pathways of a Genius” Exhibition in Tatev
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-25 10:57:28

  As part of the Aurora Forum, visitors to Tatev Monastery have the opportunity to experience a unique exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Komitas Vardapet.   September 25, 2019, Yerevan,

Congratulatory message from the head of the International Women's Association of Hamshen Armenians “AMSHENKA” Saida Ohanyan to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba on the occasion of his re-election to the post of the Head of State
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-24 12:35:54

  Dear Raul Dzhumkovich!   On behalf of the International women's Association of Hamshen Armenians «AMSHENKA» and from myself personally I congratulate You on your reelection as head of state. For a quarter

Aurora Forum Goodwill Ambassador and Two-Time Grammy Winning Musician Dana Leong to Perform for the #AraratChallenge Fest in Yerevan, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:44:58

    World-renowned musician, humanitarian to headline the two-day festival filled with inspiring public talks, lectures, master classes and charity initiatives to facilitate humanitarian action.    September 23, 2019 – Dana Leong, the

IDBank will appeal the verdict of Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:31:32

  On 20.09.2019, the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction announced the court verdict concerning the case of “ARZNI” LLC and Bankruptcy Manager of the same LLC vs. Anelik Bank, for

Defense Army Commander Major General Karen Abrahamyan awarded Lieutenant General's Soldier
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:18:55

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree conferring the military rank of lieutenant-general to Artsakh Republic Defense minister, commander of the Defense Army Karen Abrahamyan.   Handing in the lieutenant-general