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Archbishop Bagrat is Leading the Effort To Oust Pashinyan and Save Armenia. By Harut Sassounian
  • Press release
  • 2024-05-16 11:27:52

  A lot has happened in Armenia this past week that has shaken to the core the incompetent, inexperienced, defeatist and deceptive Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan who should have resigned

Four Opposition Political Parties Form the Democratic Forces' United Platform
  • Press release
  • 2024-05-15 10:47:11

  The leaders and representatives of the four opposition non-parliamentary parties—the "Republic" Party, the "For the Republic" Party, the European Party, and the Christian-Democratic Party—met.   The participants of the meeting expressed

Ucom's General Director Participates in High-Tech Development Panel Discussion
  • Social
  • 2024-05-14 14:21:47

  Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, participated in a panel discussion titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."   The event was organized

Pashinyan Will Have Blood on His Hands If French-Armenian Dies at Yerevan Airport
  • Politics
  • 2024-05-10 10:52:46

  French-Armenian journalist Leo Nicolian has been on a hunger strike at the Yerevan airport for 16 days, after being banned from entering Armenia.   Nicolian, 57, is an aggressive investigative journalist

«The way out of the current situation inside and around Armenia is the creation of a national state»
  • Press release
  • 2024-05-10 10:50:26

   The solution to the current situation, both inside and around Armenia, is the establishment of a national state in accordance with Armenian national, state, and civilizational values and standards.  A

Ucom's fixed network is launched in Artashat
  • Social
  • 2024-05-08 11:59:37

  Ucom’s high-speed fixed network is now accessible to Artashat residents.   Residents of Artashat can now enjoy Unity packages, offering fixed-line Internet, mobile communications, and television in one affordable package.   To mark

Eurowings started operating flights on the route Berlin-Yerevan- Berlin
  • Press release
  • 2024-05-04 12:31:16

  From 4 May 2024 Eurowings started operating flights on the route Berlin -Yerevan- Berlin. Flights will be operated once a week: every Saturday.   For the availability of air tickets, their

Pashinyan Falsely Blames Armenia’s Problems On the Trauma from the Genocide of 1915
  • Politics
  • 2024-05-04 10:48:36

  With each passing day, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s statements contradicting Armenia’s national interests are getting increasingly alarming   Pashinyan started by denigrating Mt. Ararat, the preeminent Armenian symbol. He then mocked

General Director of Ucom gave a lecture at the French University in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2024-05-03 16:02:09

  The General Director of  Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.   During the lecture titled “The Role of Effective Management: How to Instill Hope in

Ucom provides four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi
  • Press release
  • 2024-04-26 12:21:11

  Ucom has provided free Wi-Fi coverage to smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.   In the border communities of Berkaber, Sarigyugh, Aygehovit, and Vazashen, recently constructed bus stops have

The Mayor of Paris awarded Artak Beglaryan with the highest medal at the event organized on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide Memorial Day
  • Press release
  • 2024-04-26 12:05:27

  Artsakh Union’s President Artak Beglaryan, at the invitation of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, participated in the official event dedicated to the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Paris

What Will Pashinyan Do Next, Demolish the Genocide Museum?
  • Politics
  • 2024-04-24 13:34:29

  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his equally incompetent underlings have been making for months anti-Armenian statements. He started with denigrating Mount Ararat and then went on to criticize Republic

‘Israel-Azerbaijan Relationship Relies on Unholy Trinity of Oil, Arms & Intelligence’
  • Politics
  • 2024-04-17 14:10:00

  The Israeli newspaper Haaretz published on April 11 a revealing article about the extensive high-level links between Azerbaijan and Israel, titled: “How Strategic Relations with Azerbaijan Became the Business

Ucom continues network modernization in regions of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2024-04-16 12:41:18

  On April 17th, Ucom will implement another network upgrade in certain regions.    During this year Ucom is planning on implementing extensive regional network modernization in order to increase the quality

The issue of borders cannot be separated from people
  • Press release
  • 2024-04-12 11:48:28

  The issue of borders cannot be separated from people. It is precisely for the safe and secure life of a person, their rights.   For example, Mr. Samvel Sarukhanyan’s house in

Armenia Got Funding and Propaganda From EU and US, but not a Single Bullet. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2024-04-11 11:28:19

  The highly anticipated meeting between high-ranking European, US officials and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took place in Brussels last Friday. Armenians excitedly hyped up the meeting long before it

Ucom has released a new package offer
  • Social
  • 2024-04-10 12:11:02

  Ucom has introduced a new package offer: the Unity 12000 package available for AMD 10900 with a 12-month subscription. This promotion is open for subscription until May 31, 2024.   The

Ucom continues network modernization in regions of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2024-04-08 13:39:59

  From April 9th to April 10th, Ucom will implement another network upgrade in Yerevan and in certain regions.    During this year Ucom is planning on implementing extensive regional network modernization

General Director of Ucom participated in Doing Digital Forum 2024
  • Social
  • 2024-04-04 12:16:19

  General Director of Ucom, Ralph Yirikian, participated in the annual international Doing Digital Forum 2024 (DDF), held under the theme of "Embracing Opportunities."   The Doing Digital Forum caters to all

Pashinyan is a Greater Threat to Armenia’s Security, Than Artsakh’s Government-in-Exile
  • Politics
  • 2024-04-03 11:18:24

  We all know the disasters that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan brought upon Armenia in addition to losing Artsakh due to his incompetence.   We can cite Pashinyan’s many misguided actions and

Director General of Ucom took part in a recruiting conference
  • Social
  • 2024-03-29 15:44:09

  Director General of Ucom Ralph Yirikian participated in the Recruit Days business and networking conference organized by Move2Career.   Ralph Yirikian gave a TED Talk on the topic “New management style.

Europeans for Artsakh: Committed to Upholding Fundamental Rights of Artsakh Armenians
  • Press release
  • 2024-03-28 12:41:26

  On March 24, 2024, the "Europeans for Artsakh" platform brought together the representatives from Armenian communities across Europe in Brussels to collaborate on advancing the defense of the rights

Denialists Erdogan and Netanyahu Shamefully Exploit the Term Genocide to Bash Each Other
  • Press release
  • 2024-03-28 12:06:21

  For several decades, Israel and Turkey were in a honeymoon, supporting each other politically and economically.   However, over the years, their relationship soured due to their opposing positions on the

Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2024-03-27 12:31:50

  Ucom is set to commence a network modernization in various regions of Armenia. In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new

Ucom Launches Network Modernization Efforts in Regions of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2024-03-26 11:10:01

  Ucom announces the launch of the modernization efforts aimed at enhancing the coverage and end-user performance of existing 4G+ networks in the regions of Armenia and the upgrade and

Inauguration of the New Office of the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy
  • Press release
  • 2024-03-25 14:29:51

  Brussels, March 25, 2024 – With the inauguration of its new premises in Brussels on March 24, the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) celebrated a significant

German Television Exposes Azerbaijan’s Massive Bribery of European Officials
  • Politics
  • 2024-03-20 14:48:14

  This is not the first time that autocratic Azerbaijan has come under scrutiny for handing out billions of dollars in bribes to Western officials to ignore its massive violations

Withdrawal from Armenia's lawsuits against Azerbaijan in international instances will cause irreparable damage to the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people
  • Press release
  • 2024-03-18 13:14:52

  The statements made by the highest authorities of the Republic of Armenia regarding the potential withdrawal of Armenia's lawsuits against Azerbaijan from international courts and other instances have raised

Ucom showed high and stable growth in fixed and mobile communications in 2023
  • Social
  • 2024-03-14 11:59:56

  In 2023, Ucom achieved a high level of stable growth in both fixed and mobile communication services.   According to the five-year strategy approved last year, the company's primary objective was

Armenia’s LADANIVA releases Eurovision 2024 entry “Jako”
  • Social
  • 2024-03-13 15:25:19

  Armenia has dropped the official music video for LADANIVA’s 2024 Eurovision song - “Jako”.    "Jako” is Jaklin's nickname. With this song, she asserts her right to think freely and to

Hollywood Proposed to Make Propaganda Films on Aliyev and Erdogan for a Price
  • Politics
  • 2024-03-13 11:36:23

  A team of investigative journalists from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) revealed that a Hollywood producer planned to make propaganda films that would glorify several authoritarian

Turkey Bans Entry of Foreigners Who Criticize President Erdogan
  • Press release
  • 2024-03-07 13:03:32

  The Turkish government, led by the autocratic leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has banned the entry of over 100,000 foreigners from 150 countries, including journalists and academics, just because they

Ucom congratulates everyone with spring holidays with a special offer
  • Social
  • 2024-03-06 12:15:00

  In celebration of the spring holidays, Ucom traditionally comes out with a special offer.   From March 4 to April 15, exclusively at Ucom sales and service centers, customers can purchase

"Erdogan's Double Blow to Putin: A Bold Stance against Putin's Plans"
  • Politics
  • 2024-03-01 13:32:22

  In a recent discussion on Noyan Tapan, analyst Armen Hovhannisyan shared insights on the geopolitical developments following the Munich Security Conference, particularly the meeting between Azerbaijani President Aliyev and

Assessing impact of Navalny case in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2024-03-01 13:09:07

  Insights with Eric Hacopian, a political analyst, looks at the main events of the week in and around Armenia. (https://www.civilnet.am/)   Welcome to this week's episode of Insight. During this week's

The Armenian Genocide in Azerbaijan
  • Social
  • 2024-02-29 15:03:37

   In response to the Armenians of Artsakh's aspiration to exercise their right to self-determination, the first nationwide rally in Azerbaijan took place on February 26, 1988, organized by the

Aliyev Asks the Arab League and Turkey To Pressure PACE to Readmit Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2024-02-28 14:35:08

  Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev repeatedly states: “I don’t care who says what about my country, I will continue doing whatever I want.” However, this is a cover up. Regardless

Dilijan International School of Armenia awarded accreditation as a Cambridge International school for Primary, Middle and High school students
  • Press release
  • 2024-02-27 13:52:00

   27 February 2024, Dilijan, Armenia. The Board Dilijan International School of Armenia (DISA) Foundation is pleased to announce that Preparatory Years Centre Dilijan (PYCD) has been awarded accreditation as

Ashot Hovanesian expressed gratitude to the IT and business community for their unity
  • Press release
  • 2024-02-24 13:12:50

  Dear compatriots and business community,   I am reaching out to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported my family and team during these challenging times. I want to

The renovated Ucom sales and service center opened at Komitas 30
  • Social
  • 2024-02-24 10:44:33

  The recently renovated Ucom sales and service center at Komitas 30 is now open to the public. Operating from Monday to Saturday without breaks from 9:00 to 21:00, and

Building a Fence or Encouraging Aggression? Ghukasyan's Insights on National Security
  • Politics
  • 2024-02-23 14:46:53

  In a recent discussion on Noyan Tapan, analyst Andrias Ghukasyan, the chairman of the Armenian Constructive Party, highlighted critical issues surrounding Armenia's defense. Ghukasyan emphasizes that recent casualties are

A Russian-Azerbaijani special operation in Armenia? The response of the military police should also be investigated
  • Politics
  • 2024-02-23 14:43:06

  In a thought-provoking discussion hosted by Noyan Tapan, renowned analyst Hovsep Khurshudyan serves as the distinguished guest. The backdrop for this interview is the recently concluded Munich Security Conference

A Russian-Azerbaijani special operation in Armenia? The response of the military police should also be investigated
  • Politics
  • 2024-02-22 12:23:24

  In a thought-provoking discussion hosted by Noyan Tapan, renowned analyst Hovsep Khurshudyan serves as the distinguished guest. The backdrop for this interview is the recently concluded Munich Security Conference

Despite His Denials, Aliyev is Upset By International Criticism of Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2024-02-21 13:35:38

Pres. Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan repeatedly states that he ignores all international criticisms regarding his violations of the human rights of his own citizens, war crimes by his soldiers,

We Must Keep the Memory and Dream Alive To Recover Artsakh and Western Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2024-02-15 14:36:04

  There is a dispute among those who want to struggle for the recovery of Artsakh and those who say that Artsakh is lost forever and that we should forget

Scoring Victories: Armenia Pushes Back Against Baku in PACE
  • Politics
  • 2024-02-09 14:40:16

  Insights with Eric Hacopian, a political analyst, look at the main events of the week in and around Armenia. (CivilNet) Welcome to this week's episode of Insights. During this week's

The possibilities of production of hydrogen, especially "green" hydrogen in Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2024-02-09 11:55:30

Author -  Artashes Sargsyan, Ph.D.   Artashes Sargsyan. "The possibilities of production of hydrogen, especially "green" hydrogen in Armenia", Yerevan, 2023. - 24 pages.(ISBN 978-9939-0-4665-5)     Annotation   The research is dedicated to the collection,

Fake Names on List of Donors to Pashinyan’s Candidate for Yerevan Mayor
  • Politics
  • 2024-02-07 14:10:58

  Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan has boasted for five years about his political party’s fair conduct in elections, blaming the former leaders of carrying out fraudulent elections. As

Eurowings enlarges flights to Germany
  • Press release
  • 2024-02-05 13:02:14

  Eurowings starts and resumes flights to several German cities.    Berlin-Yerevan-Berlin flights will be inaugurated on May 4 with the frequency once a week every Saturday.   Dusseldorf -Yerevan- Dusseldorf flights will resume

Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe Voted 76-10 to Kick Azerbaijan Out
  • Politics
  • 2024-01-31 14:42:31

  With each passing day, the noose is tightening around Pres. Ilham Aliyev's neck. The European Union’s Chief of Foreign Policy Josep Borrell warned Azerbaijan on January 22 that there

During 2.5-Hour-Interview, Pres. Aliyev Made Existential Threats to Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2024-01-25 11:28:03

  Pres. Ilham Aliyev, the dictator of Baku, gave a 2.5-hour-long press conference to Azeri journalists on January 10, 2024, during which he spewed not only his usual lies, but

The Movement “Europeans for Artsakh” Mobilizes Across Europe on 27-28 January
  • Press release
  • 2024-01-24 12:34:23

22 January 2024 – The movement "Europeans for Artsakh" organizes events in support of the indigenous Armenian population of Artsakh/ Nagorno-Karabakh in over fifty cities of fourteen European countries

"United and caring". Ucom participated in the collaborative charity initiative of Galaxy Group of Companies and Armenian Red Cross Society
  • Social
  • 2024-01-23 11:51:54

  Ucom continues its projects of care and kindness, extending support to individuals and groups in need. This time, the endeavors were consolidated through the established collaboration between Galaxy Group

Israel’s Foreign Minister Tweets the Term Armenian Genocide: 'Too little, Too Late'
  • Politics
  • 2024-01-17 11:37:02

  Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz reminded Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Armenian Genocide after the Turkish leader supported South Africa’s complaint with the International Court of Justice (World

Ralph Yirikian, Director General of Ucom, congratulated the forcibly displaced children from Artsakh living in Tavush and Vayots Dzor with New Year's gifts
  • Social
  • 2024-01-13 16:27:08

  More than 1000 children aged 2-14 who were forcibly displaced from Artsakh in the communities of Dilijan, Ijevan, Berd, Noyemberyan and Azatamut of Tavush region and in Jermuk, Yeghegnadzor

Pres. Aliyev’s Son-in-Law Evacuates An entire village for His Business
  • Politics
  • 2024-01-05 11:34:20

  There are endless scandals involving the Aliyev clan in Azerbaijan. President Ilham Aliyev, who has ruled the country with an iron fist since 2003, took over from his father

Court Convicts Pashinyan Critic After His Death...
  • Politics
  • 2023-12-29 12:41:59

  This week’s commentary is a lesson for all those who naively believe what they hear or read and then pass on unsubstantiated stories to others. By doing so, they

World famous Armenians. Aram Khachaturian
  • Press release
  • 2023-12-26 13:26:49

In 2023 on December 26th, a souvenir sheet with one stamp dedicated to the theme “World famous Armenians. Aram Khachaturian” is put into circulation.   The postage stamp with the nominal

Ucom Attains Prestigious ISO 27001 Certification for Information Security Excellence
  • Social
  • 2023-12-23 13:28:09

  Ucom is proud to announce the attainment of the esteemed ISO/IEC 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to maintaining advanced information security standards. Following extensive assessments by international experts, Ucom,

ANIF surprise Christmas gift for Artsakh children
  • Press release
  • 2023-12-21 13:40:38

  Armenian National Interests fund (ANIF) as part of its commitment to social responsibility, organized a visit to Yerevan for children from Artsakh living in the affected communities of the

Armenia Could have Gotten a Better Deal In the Prisoner Exchange with Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2023-12-20 15:37:35

  Thirty two Armenian prisoners of war, languishing in a Baku jail for a long time, were finally freed and returned back to their overjoyed families. I will analyze the

Armenian Government Adds Unnecessary Burdens on Already Suffering Artsakhtsis
  • Politics
  • 2023-12-13 14:35:06

As if the problems of displaced Artsakh Armenians were not bad enough, given their forced departure from their native land and the subsequent hardships faced by lack of housing,

Azerbaijan Plans Takeover of Armenia To Create ‘Western Azerbaijan’
  • Politics
  • 2023-12-09 11:00:38

  While Armenians are dealing with the dispossession of Artsakh and trying to cope with its tragic consequences, Azerbaijan is escalating its demands by launching a campaign claiming that the

“The Mud” by Vahan Grigoryan was showcased in New York and London during the AGBU Arts “Armenians in Film” screenings
  • Press release
  • 2023-12-07 15:28:07

Six new short films by Armenian filmmakers from around the world  were showcased during the  AGBU Arts “Armenians in Film” series at Lincoln Center in New York City in

“The Mud” by Vahan Grigoryan was showcased in New York and London during the AGBU Arts “Armenians in Film” screenings
  • Press release
  • 2023-12-07 15:28:07

Six new short films by Armenian filmmakers from around the world  were showcased during the  AGBU Arts “Armenians in Film” series at Lincoln Center in New York City in

Azeri Paper Attacks Sassounian for Saying that Azerbaijan Wastes billions on Lobbying
  • Politics
  • 2023-11-29 11:45:54

  Last week, I was asked by Alpha News TV to comment on the U.S. Senate’s decision, by a unanimous vote of 100 to 0, to suspend for two years

The best time to buy smart gadgets, devices and smartphones is now. “Black Friday” at Ucom runs until November 29
  • Social
  • 2023-11-24 15:52:45

  Within the “Black Friday” promotion the most anticipated discounts of the year will be available on the shop.ucom.am website from November 22-29 inclusive. For exactly one week, customers can

Statement by "Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine" CJSC
  • Press release
  • 2023-11-23 14:26:01

  "Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine" CJSC (hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), established and existing under the laws of the Republic of Armenia, hereby declares that neither the Company nor its

ARMENIA'S FASTEST HOME INTERNET NOW LIVE IN IJEVAN
  • Social
  • 2023-11-21 10:53:58

Ucom now offers the fastest home internet and the widest range of TV channels in the city of Ijevan, located in Armenia's Tavush region. Ralph Yirikian, the Director General

THE PRIMARY TASK IS TO CREATE A COMPACT ARTSAKH COMMUNITY IN ARMENIA
  • Social
  • 2023-11-18 20:55:21

As already reported, on November 10 of this year, the constituent assembly of the Artsakh public human rights organization "Veradards" ("Return") was held in the capital of Armenia, which

After Scrutinizing NYC Mayor’s Campaign, FBI is Delving into his Links to Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2023-11-15 13:19:57

  The FBI has now expanded its investigation of the alleged illegal fundraising links between New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign and Turkish officials and individuals.   I reported last week

THE PEOPLE OF ARTSAKH UNITE
  • Press release
  • 2023-11-14 14:02:02

  The organization "Veradards" ("Return") will contribute to solving the problems of settlement and repatriation of residents of Artsakh   On November 10 of this year, the constituent assembly of the Artsakh

FBI Investigates Links Between NYC Mayor’s Campaign and Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2023-11-10 15:56:44

  Mayor of New York City Eric Adams seems to have a special affinity for Azerbaijan and Turkey. We will soon find out if that special relationship has overstepped the

Armenia Artsakh Fund Delivers $486,000 of Medicines for Artsakh Armenians in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2023-11-10 14:00:19

  Glendale -- The Armenia Artsakh Fund (AAF) in partnership with Direct Relief of Santa Barbara delivered $486,000 of emergency aid to Artsakh Armenians this week by an air shipment.   This

NIKOL PASHINYAN FORCES ARTSAKH RESIDENTS TO LEAVE ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2023-11-09 14:50:56

  This opinion is shared not only by the overwhelming majority of Artsakh Armenians, but also by many Armenian citizens and representatives of the Armenian Diaspora   The indescribable suffering of 120,000

Azerbaijani Gaza Hostage Wrongly Added In Letter to Biden Signed by Celebrities
  • Politics
  • 2023-11-01 10:46:23

  We are all following the heartbreaking events that are taking place in Israel and Gaza where thousands of innocent people are killed, and hundreds have been taken hostage by

Pashinyan Boasts About Armenia’s Fake Democracy at European Parliament
  • Politics
  • 2023-10-25 11:32:24

  Regardless of whether I like Armenia’s Prime Minister or not, I want to be fair to him. I praise him when he does something right and criticize him when

WITH THE SUPPORT OF UCOM, THE 18TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MICROELECTRONICS OLYMPIAD WAS HELD
  • Social
  • 2023-10-23 15:33:22

  The results of the 18th annual International Olympiad of Microelectronics, with Ucom as the main supporter, were announced during a solemn ceremony held at Synopsys Armenia. This Olympiad featured

“We Are Our Mountains” is contributing 200 tons of food to the forcibly displaced Artsakh families
  • Press release
  • 2023-10-20 11:00:04

  The “We Are Our Mountains” agency is providing about 200 tons of high nutritional value dry food to 5,000 forcibly displaced Artsakh families. It is estimated that the amount

MarAni platform of ReAnimania as a road to international market
  • Press release
  • 2023-10-18 16:27:34

This year, the ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan will be held in Yerevan from October 22 to 28.   The festival aims not only to contribute

MarAni platform of ReAnimania as a road to international market
  • Press release
  • 2023-10-18 16:27:34

This year, the ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan will be held in Yerevan from October 22 to 28.   The festival aims not only to contribute

Why is the US government So Vigilant About Israel, but not Armenia?
  • Press release
  • 2023-10-18 12:13:54

  The most common question among Armenians these days is: Why did the United States government support Israel so strongly and promptly, but not Armenia and Artsakh?   This question became more

UCOM HAS EXPANDED ITS FIXED SERVICES TO INCLUDE GAVAR AS WELL
  • Social
  • 2023-10-17 09:40:54

  This year, Ucom extended its fixed network not only to Goris but also to Gavar. As a result, both individual and corporate subscribers in Gavar can now enjoy the

After the Loss of Artsakh, Pashinyan Should Declare 2020 Agreement Null & Void
  • Politics
  • 2023-10-11 12:04:14

  On Nov. 10, 2020, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed a ceasefire agreement in the Artsakh War.   Ceasefires

Biden’s Inaction on Artsakh Disappoints Armenian-Americans
  • Politics
  • 2023-10-04 12:27:17

  There are many justified complaints about Russia’s shameful role in the loss of Artsakh and inaction in coming to the defense of Armenia’s borders. However, there is also a

Artsakh is Lost After Being Abandoned By Armenia, Russia and the West
  • Politics
  • 2023-09-27 10:41:59

  Last week, Armenians worldwide experienced one of the biggest tragedies of their lives after Azerbaijan occupied Artsakh.   120,000 Artsakh Armenians -- men, women and children -- were attacked in their

Administrator Samantha Power Arrives in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2023-09-25 14:37:05

  Administrator Samantha Power arrived today in Armenia to affirm U.S. support for Armenia’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democracy and to address humanitarian needs stemming from the recent violence

UCOM’S DIRECTOR GENERAL RALPH YIRIKIAN DELIVERED A SPECIAL LECTURE AT “LEADERSHIP SCHOOL”
  • Social
  • 2023-09-25 13:04:15

  Ralph Yirikian, the Director General of Ucom CJSC, delivered a special lecture on leadership at the "Leadership School" recently. This event marked the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year

Righteous Jews Urge Pro-Azeri Rabbis To Cancel Planned Conference in Baku
  • Politics
  • 2023-09-22 12:34:29

  Shortly after I wrote a column two weeks ago condemning European pro-Azerbaijan Rabbis for planning to hold their conference in Baku, I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email

CEC ANNOUNCEMENT On the preliminary results of the past elections of deputies of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Western Armenia of the 3rd convo
  • Press release
  • 2023-09-08 16:06:33

CEC ANNOUNCEMENT On the preliminary results of the past elections of deputies of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Western Armenia of the 3rd convocation   Dear compatriots!   From August 29 to September 3,

Pashinyan’s Gross Misconduct Dishonors Everything Armenians Hold Sacrosanct
  • Politics
  • 2023-08-30 14:11:29

  Not a day passes without Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan making a new blunder.   This is what happens when a yellow journalist becomes the head of government. Most Armenians, blinded by

3 ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЯ В ГОРИСЕ УЖЕ ПОЛЬЗУЮТСЯ ВЫСОКОСКОРОСТНЫМ ИНТЕРНЕТОМ ОТ UCOM
  • Social
  • 2023-08-30 10:47:29

  Thanks to the diligent efforts led by Ralph Yirikian, the Director General of Ucom, students and pupils from three educational centers in Goris - namely, High School No. 4,

Armenia’s Incompetent Actions at the UN Did More Damage Than Good
  • Politics
  • 2023-08-24 10:57:32

  The United Nations Security Council is composed of 15 member states: Five are permanent members with veto power (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States), and

The Embassy of Japan in Armenia supports the renovation and furnishing Gyumri 24-hour care center of Armenian Red Cross Society
  • Press release
  • 2023-08-23 13:36:42

  On August 22, at Gyumri 24-hour care center of the Armenian Red Cross Society, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Armenia N.G. Mr. Masanori Fukushima and the Armenian

UCOM OFFERS BUYING XIAOMI REDMI 12 AT JUST 1500 AMD/MONTH AND GETTING WIRELESS EARBUDS
  • Social
  • 2023-08-22 12:43:51

  As the new academic year kicks off, until September 30, 2023 Ucom offers buying a Xiaomi Redmi 12 smartphone on incredible terms: at just 1500 drams per month, and

Arayik Harutyunyan met with a group of militia fighters
  • Press release
  • 2023-08-18 12:24:04

  On August 17 President of Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan met with a group of militia fighters.   At their suggestion, the Head of the State presented the steps taken in the

Righteous Jews Appeal to Israel To Help Open the Lachin Corridor
  • Press release
  • 2023-08-17 12:19:01

  There are pro and anti-Armenian individuals in every nationality. Jews are no exception. There are Jews who support us and those who oppose us. We should not generalize and

A person died from starvation in Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2023-08-16 10:16:46

  According to the information received by the Human Rights Defender's Office and the research conducted by its Staff, a resident of Stepanakert, K. Hovhannisyan, born in 1983, died as

Disney’s Controversial Ataturk Movie Angered both Armenians and Turks
  • Politics
  • 2023-08-09 12:03:53

  It takes an especially incompetent Walt Disney Company executive to come up with a movie project that enraged both Armenians and Turks alike. That employee should be fired for

UCOM AND "SUNCHILD," A NATURE AND CULTURE PRESERVATION NGO, HAVE LAUNCHED A "GREEN" PARTNERSHIP
  • Social
  • 2023-08-04 14:18:27

  Today, during a joint press conference Ucom CJSC Director General Ralph Yirikian, along with “Sunchild” nature and culture conservation NGO founder Ruben Khachatryan and director Eva Martirosyan, announced the

Urgent call for action by the UN Security Council to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh)
  • Press release
  • 2023-08-04 13:26:45

  We appeal to the States – Members of the UN Security Council, as to the primary mandate holder for international peace and security and call for your urgent intervention

UCOM DISCONTINUES THE USE OF STAMPS
  • Social
  • 2023-08-03 11:48:14

  “Ucom” closed joint-stock company has decided to discontinue the practice of using stamps on contracts, protocols, and other related documents, in line with the amendments introduced in the RA

Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate’s 98-Year Lease Details Revealed
  • Politics
  • 2023-08-02 11:00:59

  In recent months, I have been contacted by many readers who asked me to write about the controversy regarding the Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate’s lease of around 25% of the

Armenians Shouldn’t Alienate Foreigners and Complain that ‘no one Cares about us’
  • Politics
  • 2023-07-31 15:30:04

  As the publisher of a newspaper, I frequently receive what is supposed to be factual ‘news,’ but, after doing some checking, I find out that most of what I

100 DAYS AT UCOM WITH RALPH YIRIKIAN: DIRECTOR GENERAL ANNOUNCES THE COMPANY’S VISION AND 5-YEAR STRATEGY FOR COUNTRYWIDE EXPANSION
  • Social
  • 2023-07-27 11:20:34

    Ralph Yirikian, the Director General of Ucom CJSC, held a press conference today to unveil the company's ambitious 5-year strategy and vision, which has been accepted and approved by

The Pan-Armenian Council of Armenian Specialists congratulates the teaching staff and administration of the school with a physical-mathematical bent on being included in the list of the best 10 schools in the world
  • Science and Technology
  • 2023-07-26 09:02:30

            Pan-Armenian Council of Armenian Specialists congratulates the teaching staff and management of Special Physic-mathematical School after Artashes Shahinyan under the Auspices of Yerevan State University.           

Rostov State Transport University (RSTU ) offers additional curricula for international students RSTU Preparatory Department for foreign students
  • Social
  • 2023-07-15 10:13:38

  Summer language school "Russian as a foreign language" Winter language school "Russian as a foreign language" Rostov State Transport University was founded on 30 of May in 1929. The RSTU campus

THE FASTEST HOME FIXED INTERNET FROM UCOM IS NOW AVAILABLE IN GORIS
  • Social
  • 2023-07-12 13:36:25

  Ucom has expanded its fixed network to include Goris and has also upgraded the mobile network in this regional city of Armenia. This means that both individual and corporate

DECISION of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Western Armenia On the establishment of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Western Armenia (State of Armenia)
  • Press release
  • 2023-07-11 12:16:13

      In accordance with the Law "On the State Structure of the Republic of Western Armenia (State of Armenia), the Status of Deputies of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Western

New souvenir sheet with two stamps under the theme “Religion and Culture. Cultural Crime”
  • Press release
  • 2023-07-11 12:10:38

  On July 11th, 2023, a souvenir sheet with two postage stamps under the theme “Religion and Culture. Cultural Crime” has been put into circulation.    The postage stamp of the souvenir

Pashinyan’s Ankara Visit Used by Turkish Officials to Undermine Diaspora Efforts
  • Politics
  • 2023-07-05 15:52:35

  There is a good reason why many Armenians around the world reacted negatively to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s unwise decision to attend Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s inauguration in

UCOM OFFERS XIAOMI REDMI BUDS 3 LITE WIRELESS EARBUDS WITH EVERY XIAOMI SMARTPHONE PURCHASE
  • Social
  • 2023-07-04 15:52:02

  Until July 31, customers will receive the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite wireless earbuds when buying select Xiaomi brand smartphones from Ucom sales and service centers, as well as

President Harutyunyan held a meeting on internal and external security problems
  • Press release
  • 2023-07-01 11:28:18

  The President of the Republic of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan held a working meeting on the measures taken in resolving internal and external security challenges, as well as well- being

Russian-Israeli Blogger’s Bold Efforts To Support Armenia and Artsakh
  • Politics
  • 2023-06-26 12:50:40

  I just read a very important article in the Armenian Mirror-Spectator in which Aram Arkun interviewed Russian-Israeli blogger Aleksander Lapshin who is currently on a tour of Canada and

THE INITIALLY AFFORDABLE SAMSUNG GALAXY A13 IS NOW DISCOUNTED AT UCOM
  • Social
  • 2023-06-23 15:29:59

  Until June 30 Samsung Galaxy A13 32 GB smartphone can now be acquired from Ucom sales and service centers as well as from Ucom’s online shop at just 45900

UCOM RUNS A SHORT-TERM SALE ON THE 9TH GENERATION IPAD 10.2
  • Social
  • 2023-06-21 15:41:25

  Until July 2, anyone can purchase the 9th generation iPad 10.2 with 64 GB capacity and Wi-Fi connection for only AMD 148,900 at Ucom's sales and service centers, as

Prime Minister Pashinyan Disparages Armenia’s Coat of Arms & National Anthem
  • Politics
  • 2023-06-21 14:29:01

  With each passing day, the situation is getting worse in Armenia and Artsakh because of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s endless compromises to Azerbaijan and Turkey, his defeatist attitude and

Pashinyan Refuses to Resign, Despite Precipitous Decline in his Popularity․ By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2023-06-14 14:48:32

  Two polls were conducted in Armenia recently, giving the people a chance to express their views on various issues, including the sharp decline in Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s popularity.   The

UCOM BUSINESS CUSTOMERS TO BUY A MACBOOK PRO, SAVING UP TO 30% OFF RETAIL PRICE
  • Social
  • 2023-06-07 16:18:30

  Ucom Business customers now have the opportunity to join Ucom's Business Premium, Universal 8000, or Universal 12500 tariff plans for 12 months and purchase Apple MacBook Pro 14 and

Pashinyan’s Surrender of Artsakh - To Azerbaijan Is Null and Void
  • Politics
  • 2023-05-31 11:02:58

  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has hinted repeatedly since the 2020 Artsakh War that Artsakh is a part of Azerbaijan. This has been his position for years. As a journalist,

UCOM INTRODUCES NEW ROAMING TARIFF STARTING FROM 2.99 AMD/MB IN OVER 65 COUNTRIES
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-30 11:26:04

  Ucom’s mobile voice service subscribers can now enjoy a starting rate of 2.99 AMD per 1 MB when travelling to more than 65 European and popular coastal destinations, including

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan convened a session of the Security Council
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-27 10:27:44

    On May 26 President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened a session of the Security Council. The issue of the military-political situation around Artsakh was on the discussion

UCOM TO EXPAND FIXED NETWORK, BRINGING THE FASTEST INTERNET TO 6 REGIONAL CITIES OF ARMENIA
  • Social
  • 2023-05-26 11:50:08

  Ucom, as part of its strategic network expansion plan, will extend its fixed network coverage to include the regional cities of Gavar, Sevan, Ijevan, Artashat, Ashtarak, and Goris. Technical

Eduardos Polatidis: «The genocide of the Greeks in Turkey is one of the dark pages in the history of the Turkish people»
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-26 11:21:17

  32 years have passed since the Phoenix Greek Society of Armenia, renamed to the Patrida organization, appealed to the authorities of the Soviet Armenia, and subsequently to the leadership

Questionable Writers Spread - Anti-Armenia Propaganda
  • Politics
  • 2023-05-24 10:51:12

  Armenians firmly condemn and reject individuals with questionable motives who repeatedly write articles full of hatred and lies about Armenia in the international press. The hostile content of these

Transavia will start operating flights on the route Marseille – Yerevan – Marseille
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-23 12:11:10

  From 27 June 2023 Transavia will start operating flights on the route Marseille - Yerevan- Marseille. Flights will be operated once a week: every Tuesday.   For the availability of air

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan met with a group of relatives of soldiers perished during the 44-day war
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-20 10:26:27

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan met with a group of relatives of soldiers perished during the 44-day war, accepting their proposal to hold a meeting.   Answering the questions

Eduard Polatov: The genocide of the Greeks in Turkey is one of the dark pages in the history of the Turkish people
  • Social
  • 2023-05-19 13:37:34

  32 years have passed since the Phoenix Greek Society of Armenia, renamed to the Patrida organization, appealed to the authorities of the Soviet Armenia, and subsequently to the leadership

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan chaired a session of the Security Council
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-17 15:43:14

  On May 17 President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened a session of the Security Council during which the latest military-political developments around Artsakh and the issue of

Another Turkish Attempt to Attack Biden -For Recognizing the Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2023-05-17 11:45:17

  When Turkey and its denialist supporters lose a battle to block the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, they resort to ridiculous attacks such as announcing their desire to impeach

UCOM'S LEAD LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE MANAGERS HAS PRODUCED ITS FIRST GRADUATES
  • Social
  • 2023-05-10 13:06:20

  The LEAD multi-module leadership program  for middle managers at Ucom, launched in 2022, has produced its first graduates. It was specifically designed for Ucom mid-management in collaboration with Grow

Under Turkish Pressure, Armenia’s Leaders- Make Excuses for Nemesis Monument
  • Politics
  • 2023-05-10 11:21:50

  Just when we thought that we had heard everything about the current Armenian government’s questionable positions on Artsakh, Armenia, and Armenian interests, we are now facing another monumental mistake

Artsakh Republic President Harutyunyan sent an address in connection with the Victory Day, the 31th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-09 10:38:48

    On May 9 Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan sent address in connection with the Victory Day, the 31th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of

The Lemkin Institute carried out a special fact-finding visit to Syunik province of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-08 14:18:20

  The goal of the mission was to monitor the situation on the ground, namely the blockade of the road of life connecting Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) to Armenia by Azerbaijan.    The

New Turkish Denial Tactic: Impeach Biden - For Recognizing the Armenian Genocide!
  • Politics
  • 2023-05-05 14:16:27

  For over a century, successive Turkish governments have tried various tricks to deny the veracity of the Armenian Genocide. All of their attempts have miserably failed. Turkey exerted diplomatic

Games of the Future 2024, the First International Phygital sports tournament with a $25mln prize pool to be hosted in Russia
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-03 16:03:20

  On April 29, 2023 Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister and the President of the Republic of Tatarstan, marked the countdown to the opening of next year’s Games of the Future

To the President of China Xi JINPING
  • Press release
  • 2023-05-03 10:15:37

  The final phase of genocidal actions is taking place in Western Asia and the Middle East, continuing for millennia not only in the spiritual sphere, but also in all

UCOM OFFERS UHOME: A NEW MOBILE INTERNET SERVICE FOR THE HOME USE
  • Press release
  • 2023-04-27 13:15:35

  Ucom has launched a new - uHome mobile internet service, designed specifically for home use, and that promises fast, stable, and unlimited mobile internet for subscribers who choose to

Turkish Sergeant Provides Grisly Details - Of Massacring Dersim Alevis & Armenians
  • Politics
  • 2023-04-26 15:45:20

  Turkish Sergeant Ali Oz, who participated in the massacre of thousands of Alevi Kurds and Armenians in Dersim, Turkey, in 1937-38, wrote a shocking confession about his role in

JE SUIS UNE ARMÉNIENNE DE LA DIASPORA
  • Social
  • 2023-04-26 08:31:32

  Citoyens de la Turquie moderne, Je m'appelle Takouhie Sisslian, et mon nom de famille devrait suffire pour vous parler de mes origines. 24 avril... Connaissez-vous  ce que représente cette date  pour

Today, we solemnly commemorate the memory of victims of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Turkey in 1915.
  • Press release
  • 2023-04-24 13:21:54

  The pain of the immense human and territorial losses suffered by the Armenian people over one hundred years ago still resonate in our hearts, reminding us that the right

Armenia Ranks Better Than Azerbaijan- And Turkey in the Prosperity Index
  • Politics
  • 2023-04-22 10:57:37

  The UK-based Legatum Institute published its comprehensive 2023 Prosperity Index for 167 countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey. The index covers 12 separate spheres or ‘pillars’ which are composed

Turkey Bought Poison Gas from Nazi Germany - To Kill Kurdish Alevis & Armenians in 1938
  • Politics
  • 2023-04-12 13:32:08

  Prof. Taner Akcam of UCLA wrote a revealing article in Turkish, in Istanbul’s Armenian Agos newspaper on March 31, 2023, regarding the Turkish government’s brutal massacre of tens of

17th definitive issue. Van Kingdom
  • Press release
  • 2023-04-12 13:18:49

  In 2023 on April 12th, nine postage stamps dedicated to the theme “17th definitive issue. Van Kingdom” have been put into circulation.   The postage stamps depict a bronze figurine (decoration

Ottoman Parliament and Senate in 1918 Acknowledged ‘the Armenian Massacres’. By Harut Sassounian
  • Politics
  • 2023-04-06 10:57:31

  I wrote an article in January 2016, titled: “Turkey was first country to recognize the Armenian Genocide in 1918.” However, most people are still unaware that ‘the Armenian Massacres’

U.S. State Dept. Published Critical -Report on Human Rights in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-29 10:54:14

  The U.S. State Department issued on March 20, 2023 its annual Country Reports on Human Rights for the year 2022. The report covered 198 countries and territories, including Armenia.   The

UCOM OFFERS A NEW UDRIFT 3500 MOBILE INTERNET TARIFF PLAN
  • Social
  • 2023-03-22 14:55:24

  Ucom offers joining the new uDrift 3500 prepaid mobile internet tariff plan and receive 30GB of the high-speed internet at just 3500 drams per month.   The existing subscribers of the

Legal Experts Ask International Court -To Probe Turkey’s Crimes Against Humanity
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-21 13:07:10

  Several newspapers announced earlier this month that a major complaint has been submitted to the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Turkey. A group of European legal experts compiled a

President Harutyunyan signed a decree on appointing a new minister
  • Press release
  • 2023-03-16 10:55:44

  On March 16, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree on appointing Norayr Mkrtchyan Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Artsakh

UCOM: NEW APP, NEW FEATURES
  • Social
  • 2023-03-16 10:12:00

  New and existing subscribers of Ucom’s both individual and corporate mobile tariff plans can now benefit from the updated version of Ucom mobile application by downloading it either from

Truth is Stranger Than Fiction: Israel’s - Ambassador to Azerbaijan is an Armenian
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-15 12:43:37

  When I first heard that Israel’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, George Deek, is an Armenian, I thought that it can’t be true. However, I was astonished to find out that

Israel’s Massive Supply of -Sophisticated Weapons to Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-08 11:50:13

  The Israeli Haaretz newspaper published on March 5, an astounding article titled: “92 Flights from Israeli Base Reveal Arms Exports to Azerbaijan.”   The article reported that on March 2, Azerbaijan’s

UCOM OFFERS HONOR X9A SMARTPHONE AT 4000 AMD/MONTH, PLUS HONOR X3 WIRELESS EARBUDS, 100 GB OF INTERNET AND A NICE PHONE NUMBER
  • Social
  • 2023-03-03 15:22:55

  Until April 15, 2023 Ucom offers purchasing Honor X9a smartphone at just 4000 AMD per month and get Honor X3 wireless earbuds, 100 GB of mobile internet and a

Artsakh’s President Made a Huge Mistake - By Dismissing Vardanyan at Aliyev’s Orders
  • Politics
  • 2023-03-01 13:48:13

Artsakh’s President Arayik Harutyunyan made a huge mistake last Thursday when he succumbed to the pressure of Pres. Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, dismissing State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, a billionaire

The Human rights defender of the Republic of Artsakh and Center for Law and Justice “Tatoyan” foundation published a joint report
  • Press release
  • 2023-03-01 11:31:07

  The Human rights defender (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Artsakh and Center for Law and Justice “Tatoyan” foundation published a joint report, which presents the violations of the rights

Earthquake Damage and Corruption - Are Intertwined in Erdogan’s Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2023-02-22 11:39:29

  With each passing day, the number of victims of the earthquake in Turkey is increasing. Our heart goes out to the nearly 50,000 dead and close to 200,000 injured

The best wines, handmade brandy and new achievements of "Armenia Wine" company at "ProdExpo" exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2023-02-16 19:01:49

This year, Eastern Europe and Russia's largest and most prestigious food and beverage international exhibition "ProdExpo" took place in Moscow, February 6-10. This time, the exhibition gathered 35 countries

Aid from Armenia to Turkey Generates - Heated Debate Among Armenians
  • Politics
  • 2023-02-15 14:55:01

  The Armenian government's decision to send massive humanitarian aid and dozens of rescuers to Turkey following the powerful earthquake generated much controversy among Armenians.   The Turkish government is not a

According to the presidential decree, state commission for the organization and coordination of the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Artsakh national-liberation movement was established
  • Press release
  • 2023-02-15 13:49:34

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree to establish a state commission for the organization and coordination of the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the

Israeli TV Spews Repulsive Azeri -Propaganda Against Armenia & Iran
  • Politics
  • 2023-02-01 13:30:49

  On January 27, Israel’s international TV station, i24NEWS, aired a half-hour program full of falsehoods to glorify Azerbaijan’s relations with Israel and vilify Armenia, Iran and Russia. This scandalous

The Ombudsman commented to the “Ouest France” on the Humanitarian Situation Caused by the Blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-31 15:05:56

  Human Rights Defender Gegham Stepanyan gave an interview to the French news outlet “Ouest France,” in which he referred to the blockade of the Lachin corridor by the Azerbaijani

Azeris Shoot Themselves in the Foot-By Blocking the Lachin Corridor
  • Politics
  • 2023-01-25 12:34:26

  120,000 Armenians in Artsakh are trying to survive in sub-zero temperatures without heat, food and medicines due to the blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azeri eco-terrorists who are

The Human Rights Defender has submitted an application for resignation to the National Assembly in relation to switching her job
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-23 14:05:17

  On January 23 the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan in line with the legislation submitted her resignation to the National Assembly in connection with switching her job.   According to

"Eco-activists" could not reach the Lachin Corridor without the the Azerbaijani authorities’s special permission: the Foundation has analyzed new facts
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-20 12:36:57

  As a result of the 44-day war, the entry and exit of citizens to the territories that came under the control of Azerbaijan is regulated by the Azerbaijani legislation,

How President Aliyev Became - The Corrupt Despot of Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2023-01-19 15:48:55

  Journalist Fin Depencier wrote a lengthy exposé in the San Francisco-based Palladium Magazine, titled: “Ilham Aliyev and the Making of Azerbaijan.”   The article starts with Ilham Aliyev’s early years in

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan signed a number of decrees
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-16 12:23:52

    On January 16, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a number of decrees.   According to the decrees,    Major-General Ashot Hakobjanyan was dismissed from the position of Director of the

When Azerbaijan Opens Wide its Purse, Money-Grabbers Rush to Take Their Share
  • Politics
  • 2023-01-11 15:39:45

  Journalist Till Bruckner wrote a lengthy investigative article regarding Azerbaijan handing some of its vast petrodollars to politicians, businessmen, and universities around the world. Even prominent individuals and institutions

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan signed decrees and approved the Government’s decision
  • Press release
  • 2023-01-11 10:52:59

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a number of decrees.   Pursuant to the decrees, Srbuhi Arzumanyan was dismissed from the post of First Deputy Head of the Artsakh

United Nations Security Council Internationalizes the Artsakh Issue
  • Politics
  • 2022-12-29 13:20:46

  Once again Armenians heard supportive words from the international community; this time from the United Nations Security Council. The discussion in the UN Security Council served to influence world public

Community investments of the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine amounted to about 3.5 billion drams
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-28 15:21:02

  Summing up the passing year, Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine CJSC publishes the social investments data for 2022 in Kajaran and Kapan communities.    In two agglomerated communities, ZPMK has invested a total

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan received representatives of the political forces represented in the National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-28 13:16:12

  On December 28, President of the Artsakh Republic Araryik Harutyunyan received representatives of the political forces represented in the National Assembly.   The meeting was attended by NA Chairman Arthur Tovmasyan,

Turkish National Jailed for Sending- U.S. Defense Data to Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2022-12-22 14:40:49

  I wrote an article in June 2021 about a Turkish man who was accused by the Justice Department of illegally sending U.S. Defense technical data to Turkey. Arif Ugur,

Global Humanitarian Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Stop the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Nagorno-Karabakh
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-22 11:03:26

  Members of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and leaders of the global humanitarian community have issued a statement regarding the current situation in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) that threatens to result in

It’s been 10 days since Artsakh was under total blockade
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-21 12:36:36

  In the morning of December 12, the Azerbaijani side, under fake environmental pretexts, blocked the Lachin corridor, the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia and to the outer world.   As

Washington Post Reveals Azerbaijan’s Hiring of Two Retired U.S. Generals
  • Politics
  • 2022-12-20 13:01:26

  The Washington Post published last week a lengthy investigative article titled: “Air Force feared generals' foreign consulting jobs would cause scandal” by journalists Craig Whitlock and Nate Jones. The

One-off cash assistance for the population of vulnerable border communities following the 2022 September hostilities
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-13 15:22:19

  On 12 December, the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS), in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Armenia have distributed one-time cash assistance to

President Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-13 11:13:33

  On December 12, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation.   Issues related to the situation created as a result of Azerbaijan's repeated provocation against the

The statement of Human Rights Defender
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-13 11:10:35

  Azerbaijani environmental activists have blocked the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia and to the world. Even for a fresh researcher the videos depicting the behavior of so called

The statement of the Human Rights Defender on the Human Rights Day
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-10 11:01:56

  With the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years ago, the big family of states agreed that the recognition of human dignity, equality, and inalienable rights

The Human Rights Defender met with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-09 10:44:31

  The Human Rights Defender Kristinne Grigoryan met with Janine Wynne, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, and the representatives of the

The delegation led by Arayik Harutyunyan met with President of the Region of Île-de-France Valérie Pécresse
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-08 12:54:28

  The delegation led by President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan who is on a working visit in the Republic of France, met with President of the Region of

Meetings at the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Office of International Religious Freedom
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-07 11:11:58

  Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan discussed the achievements and challenges of Armenia's fight against trafficking in recent years with the representatives of the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and

The Human Rights Defender met Ms. Erica Olson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, in Washington
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2022-12-06 12:04:31

  On December 6, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan met Ms. Erica Olson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, in

Human Rights Defender’s message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-03 13:53:33

  December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities․   Despite the efforts of the country in recent years, people with disabilities still face significant challenges in Armenia. The current

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Junior Eurovision 2022”
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-02 14:19:02

  On December 2nd, 2022, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Junior Eurovision 2022” has been put into circulation.    The postage stamp was cancelled by the Chief of Staff to

The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-30 13:18:14

  On November 29, the Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr.

BBC Whitewashes Azerbaijan’s Crimes; By Airing Film Backed by BP & Aliyevs
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-30 11:39:38

  The openDemocracy.net website published a critical article about BBC’s airing of a two-part propaganda film funded by the UK oil and gas giant British Petroleum (BP) about Azerbaijan. Written

Fly Arna launches a new recruitment drive for cabin crew
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-25 14:14:42

  Yerevan, Armenia: November 25, 2022: Fly Arna, Armenia’s national airline and a joint venture company between the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) and Air Arabia Group, continues its recruitment

The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan, participated in the General Assembly of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) in Brussels
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-25 11:25:46

  The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan, participated in the General Assembly of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) in Brussels, held on November 22-23.   The purpose

Armenians Need to Assess French Senate’s ;Positive Resolution Cool-Headedly
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-23 14:31:43

  Throughout their long history, Armenians have always expected that some foreign power would rescue them from their enemies. Over the centuries, they hoped for assistance from the Romans, Byzantines,

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan participated in a solemn opening ceremony of the Russian Center in Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-19 13:32:50

  On November 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan participated in the opening ceremony of the Russian Center in Stepanakert, which was founded on the initiative of the

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-19 12:00:04

  On November 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation with the participation of representatives of the National Assembly political forces.   Recent foreign political developments

More Examples of Turkey Seeking ;To Extradite its Citizens from Overseas
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-17 12:53:06

  After my last week's article about Turkey kidnapping its dissident citizens from overseas, I came across several other examples of the Turkish government's attempts to bring back, under false

UCOM SUBSCRIBERS TO ENJOY THE BEST ROAMING RATE OF 8 AMD/MB IN GEORGIA, EGYPT AND UAE
  • Social
  • 2022-11-15 11:49:40

  Ahead of the winter season, from November 15 until January 15, 2023 Ucom’s mobile customers will benefit from the best internet roaming rate of 8 AMD/MB when travelling to

UCOM HAS INTRODUCED FUTURE NETWORK WI-FI 6E ROUTERS
  • Social
  • 2022-11-14 11:56:25

  During the press conference held on November 11, 2022 Ara Khachatryan, Director General at Ucom, presented the Wi-Fi 6E routers to be exploited in the future network. Last year,

When Will the World Put a Stop- To Turkey’s Criminal Behavior?
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-10 11:45:01

  For many years, dozens of reports have been written about the Turkish government’s large-scale kidnapping of Turkish citizens from around the world for criticizing Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s regime.   Exiled

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan appointed Ruben Vardanyan as a Minister of State
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 12:54:24

  On November 4, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree on releasing Artak Beglaryan from the position of the Minister of State.   Ruben Vardanyan was appointed Minister

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan convened an enlarged working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 10:28:10

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an enlarged working consultation with the participation of representatives of the parliamentary forces.   Latest foreign political developments around the Artsakh Republic and

Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 10:11:47

  On November 3, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank's team implementing the third and fourth projects of modernization

Presidents of Turkey and Azerbaijan Split; The Loot of the 2020 Artsakh War
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-02 11:48:01

  While Armenia has been licking its wounds of the 2020 Artsakh War, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey wasted no time to get together and split with their families