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Why is President of UN General Assembly Acting as a Spokesman for Turkey?
  • Politics
  • 2021-05-11 14:38:24

  By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   The General Assembly of the United Nations held a meeting on May 5, 2021 on the topic of “Interactive dialog to commemorate and promote

Memorandum of Understanding was signed between “China-Eurasia” Council and Institute of Oriental Studies, NAS RA
  • Press release
  • 2021-05-10 15:31:16

  On May 10, 2021, Memorandum of understanding was signed between “China-Eurasia” Council for Political and Strategic Research and the Institute of Oriental Studies of the National Academy of Sciences

“Armenia is a country where we find the right partners to pursue our development agenda,” says Mr. Huib-Jan de Ruijter
  • Press release
  • 2021-05-07 12:19:32

  Mr. Huib-Jan de Ruijter, FMO’s Chief Investment Officer a.i. talks about economic hardships in the times of pandemic, the ways to overcome those, as well as the banking sector

How Can the Armenian Patriarch Be as Pro-Turkish as Erdogan?
  • Politics
  • 2021-05-05 10:25:51

  By Harut Sassounian   Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   The Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, Sahak Mashalian, once again issued a pro-Turkish statement, this time on the eve of the anniversary of the Armenian

Partnership for Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2021-05-04 12:24:52

  Aurora Dialogues: A Common Platform to Understand Artsakh’s Needs and Specify Priorities   Not only security, social and economic issues need to be addressed to stabilize the situation in Artsakh (Nagorno

How Can the Armenian Patriarch Be as Pro-Turkish as Erdogan?
  • Press release
  • 2021-05-04 11:05:21

  By Harut Sassounian   Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   The Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, Sahak Mashalian, once again issued a pro-Turkish statement, this time on the eve of the anniversary of the Armenian

Catholicosate of Cilicia Refiles Lawsuit Against Turkey
  • Press release
  • 2021-04-29 11:53:29

By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   In 2015 the Catholicosate of Cilicia (headquartered in Antelias, Lebanon) filed a lawsuit against the government of Turkey seeking the return of its historic

Finally, Pres. Biden Acknowledges The Genocide! What’s next?
  • Politics
  • 2021-04-28 10:39:47

By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   After the United States avoided the issue for forty years, ever since Pres. Ronald Reagan mentioned the Armenian Genocide in a Presidential Proclamation, Pres.

ARMONIA 2021. SEARCHING FOR YOUNG TALENTS ACROSS THE ARMENIAN WORLD
  • Press release
  • 2021-04-15 19:29:42

The performances of the young musicians will be presented to the world class jury and the winners will receive grants.   ARMONIA educational platform announces the search for young talents of

UCOM AND THE NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE OF ARMENIA HAVE SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
  • Science and Technology
  • 2021-04-05 16:24:56

On April 5, 2021 a memorandum of understanding was signed between Ucom and the National Olympic Committee of Armenia. The purpose of memorandum signing is the cooperation within the

UCOM OPENS THE RANGE OF PREMIUM CLASS "NICE" PHONE NUMBERS
  • Press release
  • 2021-04-02 17:51:27

Ucom has opened the range of the Premium class «nice» phone numbers at special prices via its online shop. The Premium class phone numbers can be ordered only at

THE PROCESS OF CONNECTING PRIVATE HOUSES TO UCOM FIXED NETWORK HAS BECOME EASIER AND MORE AFFORDABLE
  • Press release
  • 2021-04-02 17:33:44

  From now on, the residents of private houses wishing to benefit from Ucom fixed services will be connected to the fastest fixed network in Armenia in accordance with the

The search for artistic expression in times of uncertainty Visual Arts Exhibition at UWC Dilijan
  • Social
  • 2021-03-29 11:20:27

    March 29, 2021, Dilijan. A Visual Arts exhibitiontitled Fauhaus: a Retrospective was opened at UWC Dilijan featuring 27 artists from all over the world (Armenia, Syria, Estonia, The UK,

The RA Human Rights Defender congratulated his newly appointed colleague in Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2021-03-26 11:11:17

I heartily congratulate Gegham Stepanyan on his election as Artsakh Human Rights Defender.   The Ombudsman's institution in Artsakh is a symbol of a just legal claim for the rights of

FRV reaches financial close with IFC, EBRD, and Ameriabank for the largest Utility Scale Solar Power Plant in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2021-03-26 11:00:35

    ▪ 55 MW Masrik-1 Solar Farm will produce enough clean energy to supply more than 20,000 homes and avoid the emission of over 40,000 tons of CO2 annually. ▪ The

Republic of Armenia Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Launches “Step Toward Home”
  • Press release
  • 2021-03-18 14:08:25

  Diasporan Armenian Youth Invited to Develop Personal Relationship with Armenia During Two-Week Summer Program   The Republic of Armenia Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs launched “Step Toward Home”

Republic of Armenia Invites Diaspora Professionals to Serve in Public Sector
  • Press release
  • 2021-03-16 14:18:09

  “iGorts” Offers Unprecedented Opportunity for Diaspora Armenians to Lend their Expertise in Armenia’s State Institutions   The Republic of Armenia’s Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs launched the “iGorts”

Artsakh Kids Received Gifts from London
  • Press release
  • 2021-03-16 12:04:57

    NK Shoebox Appeal from London and Future is Now NGO in Yerevan are happy to announce that in February all 1,192 shoeboxes were successfully delivered to displaced children of

Interview with Kakhaber Kiknavelidze, Independent Board Member of Ameriabank
  • Press release
  • 2021-03-12 13:10:49

We suggest watching independently of Ameriabank Board Interview with Kakhaber Kiknavelidze about the Bank's activities, development prospects and new

Statement of the Center for Reparations of an expert conclusion to the ECHR on war in Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2021-03-12 12:52:01

On reparation of an expert conclusion for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)  against the Republic of Azerbaijan   Headed by the Nobel Prize Nominee in Economics and Peace, Doctor of Economics,

Musician Abel Kyureghyan releases a new music video on his song “My Little Girl”
  • Social
  • 2021-03-08 10:58:08

    Musician, song writer and instrumentalist Abel Kyureghyan has released a new music video on his song “My Little Girl”. The composition, which tells a story about family relationship and

IDBank asks its clients who have taken part in the hostilities to contact the Bank before March 31
  • Press release
  • 2021-03-04 18:57:15

    IDBank asks its clients who have taken part in the hostilities to contact the Bank before March 31 and present an application and a reference from the military registration

SPRING PR is a member of WCFA international
  • Press release
  • 2021-02-23 17:35:49

Armenian SPRING PR company started new 2021 year enrolling in one of the largest international professional networks - World Communication Forum Association, based in Davos, Switzerland.    Tatevik Simonyan, the co-founder

Aurora Initiates a Strategic Shift in the Artsakh Aid Program
  • Press release
  • 2021-02-22 12:15:39

 The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has announced a fundamental upgrade of its Artsakh Aid program, which from now on will be focused on assisting projects that support and facilitate the

Aurora Supports Digital Matenadaran
  • Press release
  • 2021-02-02 10:37:20

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has allocated a US $10,000 grant to the Matenadaran, the national repository of ancient manuscripts named after Mesrop Mashtots, to help it create Digital Matenadaran

The rights of the citizens of the Republic of Armenia in the process of determining the borders should be the basis of the decisions, all the mistakes made before should be taken into account. Defender
  • Social
  • 2021-02-01 11:04:12

When in 1923, in order to artificially separate Armenia from Artsakh, “Red Kurdistan” was formed, the border disputes with Zangezur of the Armenian SSR intensified. One of the main

His Holiness Aram I congratulated president Joe Biden
  • Press release
  • 2021-01-25 13:15:34

His Holiness Aram I congratulated president Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46th president of the United State of America.   “We stand ready to work with you and your

Top specialists of the Mariinsky Theater tech team videotape and record Beethoven symphonies performed by the ANPO
  • Culture
  • 2021-01-25 12:20:10

    The top specialists of the Russian Mariinsky Theater technical staff, one of the largest cultural institutions in the world videotape and record Beethoven symphonies performed by the Armenian National

IDBank is placing the first USD bonds of 2021 through a public offer
  • Economy
  • 2021-01-22 11:40:12

  On January 22 of this year, IDBank will issue bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2CER7. The total volume of the nominal coupon bonds of the first issue of 2021 is

UАTE announced launching "Armath Airborne" UAV educational labs
  • Press release
  • 2021-01-19 15:30:57

            The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) held a press conference today to announce  UATE’s upcoming projects, in particular the expected expansion of the Armath

Noubar Afeyan: "If we do not create a collective future together, it will be too late years later"
  • Press release
  • 2021-01-13 13:50:00

On January 8, Dr Noubar Afeyan, Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering and Moderna Therapeutics, Co-author of “At the Crossroads” and Co-Founder of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative spoke about the

New Year’s Care Packages for Displaced Families from Artsakh
  • Social
  • 2020-12-29 20:12:48

    Approximately 700 families displaced from Artsakh currently reside in more than 40 communities in Gegharkunik region.    Ahead of the New Year, the Hayastan All Armenian Fund has provided food and

EU Supported IRIS Business Incubator's Investmentsin2020
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-29 20:06:26

  EU supported IRIS Business Incubator (BI) is delightedto announce the total amount of investments with loans and grants disbursed in 2020 to its residents.  Thanks to the 1stincubation cycle, IRIS

Seven new postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Insurance Foundation for Servicemen”
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-22 14:55:03

On December 22nd, 2020, seven postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Insurance Foundation for Servicemen” have been cancelled and put into circulation.    The postage stamps with nominal values of 120,

Aurora Doubles Artsakh Aid Program. $400,000 to Support 46 Local and International Humanitarian Projects
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-21 12:55:20

  December 21, 2020 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative doubled its humanitarian aid program for Artsakh, adding numerous local and international projects to the list in phase

COAF Moves Mountains with over $ 4.5 Million Raised for Rural Armenia and Displaced People from Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-11 14:46:49

    LOS ANGELES--Children of Armenia Fund’s (COAF) televised/virtual benefit “Moving Mountains” was held on December 5 this year in place of the organization's annual holiday gala in New York City.

Aurora Community Program Launched Globally
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-09 11:38:13

  New project to provide modern-day heroes with a much-needed support system   December 9, 2020 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has launched its new program, the Aurora Community,

One new postage stamp dedicated to 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 18:53:44

On December 8th, 2020, a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Laureates of “Aurora” Prize. Mirza Dinnayi” has been cancelled and put into circulation.   The postage stamp

«On errors, omissions and unacceptable wordings contained in the Resolution of the European Parliament «On a Political Solution to the Armenian Question» of June 18, 1987»
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 17:43:06

  By this Statement, the Republic of Western Armenia (State of Armenia) addresses the European Parliament with a proposal.    Whereas the fact that:    - the title of the Resolution of the European

  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 15:00:52

Ara Ayvazyan visited the monastic complex of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Moscow
  • Social
  • 2020-12-07 12:45:00

The delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ara Aivazian visited the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral Complex in Moscow. The Minister laid a wreath

2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi Arrives in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-07 12:10:19

 The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is happy to announce that Yazidi activist Mirza Dinnayi, 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate and Co-Founder and Director of Luftbrücke Irak (Air Bridge Iraq), has arrived

Aurora to Coordinate Volunteers Helping Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-03 11:55:32

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is happy to announce that it continues helping the people of Artsakh and that the program is currently entering a new phase, during which Aurora’s

The winners are announced for the development of recreational infrastructure for the Friendship Park competition in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-02 12:28:42

      The Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation presented the winners of the Open International Competition for Recreational Infrastructure Elements Design in Gyumri Friendship Park. Based on the results

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Arbitral Award by the 28th President of the United States Woodrow Wilson
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-23 16:15:28

    Foreword:   The Azerbaijani-Turkish aggression and war crime against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Armenia and the Armenian people on September 27, 2020, using international terrorist groups and Israeli-Turkish UAVs, once again proved that

«Ոսկե ծիրան»-ը գերմանական ֆիլմերի հատուկ ծրագիր կիրականացնի՝ նվիրված վերամիավորման 30-ամյակին
  • Culture
  • 2020-11-06 12:00:38

The Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival is privileged to be traditionally supported by Goethe Institute and Goethe Zentrum Yerevan. A lot of festival initiatives were made possible through

Armenia and Artsakh are at war with terrorism
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-05 15:50:00

  Turkish armed forces, as well as thousands of fighters from terrorist groups brought from Libya and Syria are fighting on the Azerbaijani side. The Azerbaijani army uses banned cluster

I recognize Artsakh!
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-03 17:20:58

    “We are Artsakh. We exist. Our existence is an undeniable fact, just like your own.    We have an ancient tradition. During baptism, a person receives a name and a small

CBN News Witnesses War Crimes: Azeri Missiles Target Hospital and Homes as Armenians Face Another 'Existential Threat'
  • Politics
  • 2020-10-29 16:10:45

REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH - A long-simmering conflict between two former Soviet countries has flared in recent weeks.    Armenia and Azerbaijan are fighting over the Nagorno-Karabach region. Both sides claim ownership

The broadcast brought together the global Aurora community in outstanding show of solidarity
  • Press release
  • 2020-10-20 16:37:31

On October 19, 2020 at 7 pm local time the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative’s event of the year, honoring the Aurora Humanitarians and the Initiative’s 5th anniversary, took place in