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Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-05 13:49:50

On 5 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council. Issues related to the organization of the 2012 crop harvest

ADDRESS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF ARMENIA TO HER EXCELLENCY US SECRETARY OF STATE MRS HILLARY CLINTON AND HER HONORABLE COLLEAGUES FROM THE OSCE MINSK GROUP CO- CHAIRMEN STATES
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-05 13:29:36

ADDRESS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF ARMENIA TO HER EXCELLENCY US SECRETARY OF STATE MRS HILLARY CLINTON AND HER HONORABLE COLLEAGUES FROM THE OSCE MINSK GROUP CO- CHAIRMEN

MARDIGIAN FOUNDATION AND BRITISH ROCK STARS MAKE A DREAM OF THE NEW SCHOOL A REALITY
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-05 13:25:12

FAR, Mediamax and Do Something to start rebuilding music school in Gyumri The story started 23 years ago. A few months after the devastating Spitak earthquake that killed

The statement and the answer to the question of the Minister Nalbandian during the joint press-conference with Secretary of State of the United States Hillary Clinton
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-04 22:17:26

Dear Secretary of State, It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you again in Armenia. Your last visit to Yerevan coincided with July the 4th, the National

Bako Sahakyan visited the village Taghavard in the Martouni region
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-04 18:17:24

On 4 June President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village Taghavard in the Martouni region and got acquainted with the construction activities of the vegetable oil factory

Secretary Clinton joins Armenia’s International Community to Honor Rights Advocates
  • Politics
  • 2012-06-04 17:21:05

Yerevan, Armenia – U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, joined the U.S. Embassy, Counterpart International, the British Embassy, the OSCE, and the EU to honor individuals working to promote

Russian Language Day at the UN Celebrated at Slavonic University of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-06-04 14:52:39

The Day of the Russian Language at UN is marked in the beginning of June, to coincide with the birthday of Alexander Pushkin (June 6), the greatest Russian poet.

Assembly Alumni Host Reunion Event as Intership Program Marks 35th Anniversary
  • Social
  • 2012-06-02 13:47:42

With 2012 marking the 35th anniversary of the Armenian Assembly's Internship Program, Assembly Intern Alumni Alex Karapetian (class of 2002) and Bianka Kadian-Dodov (class of 2007) spearheaded an

8th Aram Khachaturian International Competition
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-02 13:36:19

From 6-13 June in Yerevan will be held 8th Aram Khachaturian International Competition. This year it will be open for “violin” specialty. Organizers of the competition are RA Ministry

8th Aram Khachaturian International Competition
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-02 13:36:19

From 6-13 June in Yerevan will be held 8th Aram Khachaturian International Competition. This year it will be open for “violin” specialty. Organizers of the competition are RA Ministry

ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL OF HONOR BESTOWED ON ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY BOARD MEMBER JOYCE PHILIBOSIAN STEIN
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2012-06-01 17:54:52

Washington, DC - Last month, long-time Armenian Assembly Board Member and Life Trustee Joyce Philibosian Stein received the 2012 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, reported the Armenian Assembly

Orange and World Vision Armenia launch “Let’s keep children home” SMS charity project
  • Social
  • 2012-06-01 17:15:55

Today is International Children’s Day. Ahead of this day Orange Foundation and World Vision Armenia are launching a project which will enable all Orange customers to participate in

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a letter to Hovik Abrahamyan congratulating him on being elected chairman of the Armenian National Assembly
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-01 11:00:42

On the 31 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a letter to Hovik Abrahamyan congratulating him on being elected chairman of the Armenian National Assembly. The

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Children’s Day
  • Social
  • 2012-06-01 11:00:09

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Children’s Day Dear Children and Parents, On behalf of the Artsakh authorities and myself I

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Children’s Day
  • Social
  • 2012-06-01 11:00:09

Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Children’s Day Dear Children and Parents, On behalf of the Artsakh authorities and myself I

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist from the Russian Federation Ruben Vardanyan
  • Social
  • 2012-06-01 11:00:00

On 31 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist from the Russian Federation Ruben Vardanyan. After the tête-a-tête meeting issues related to the realization

U.S. SENATOR VISITS ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-01 08:24:24

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will visit Armenia on June 1. He will meet with President Serzh Sargsian and Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to discuss regional security and

U.S. SENATOR VISITS ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-01 08:24:24

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will visit Armenia on June 1. He will meet with President Serzh Sargsian and Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to discuss regional security and

AAA: Armenian Community Thanks MA with Armenian Heritage Park
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-30 10:21:58

Washington, DC - Last week, in a show of unity, and the blessings of Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, Archbishop

DAAD: The level of education in Armenia is very high
  • Interviews
  • 2012-05-28 14:28:37

Here we are presenting the interview of Noyan Tapan with Head of DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Information Office Tina Laufer How long has your organization been operating in Armenia?

The Endless creator
  • Culture
  • 2012-05-28 14:26:54

If a person has creative ideas and spirit, fitted from God, he looks with another eye upon everything. A potter - painter Vardan Ayvazyan is a creator of this

The biggest surprise is that Azerbaijan remains a member of the Council of Europe: Financial Times
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-28 14:25:55

Kirsty Hughes, Chief Executive of Index on Censorship, London, has posted an article in "Financial Times", referring to the Eurovision 2012 due in Baku.The article specifically reads: "Sir, For all

First post-election changes in opposition
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-28 14:21:50

by David Petrosyan As was forecast by a number of experts and the author, the summing up of the parliamentary election outcome was followed by transformation processes in Armenia's political

Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Republic Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-28 11:13:39

Dear Compatriots, I congratulate us all on the occasion of Republic Day. May 28 has been much spoken and written about, and I am confident, it will be

His Holiness Aram I Condemns Armenian Church Attack in Syrian City of Homs
  • Social
  • 2012-05-26 14:44:51

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Upon receiving the news of the attack against the Armenian church in the Syrian city of Homs, His Holiness Aram I who is actually on an

Secretary Clinton To Travel to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-26 09:37:16

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will travel to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Turkey from May 31-June 7. In Copenhagen, Denmark, Secretary Clinton will hold bilateral

AAA: Senate Appropriations Committee Supports Continued Assistance for Nagorno Karabakh
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-25 22:29:33

Washington, DC - Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its version of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill outlining U.S. funding and policy priorities abroad,

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs received the delegation of the Senate of France
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-25 22:06:31

Today the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received French Senators Philip Marini, Sophie Joissains and Bernard Fournier. Welcoming the guests, Edward Nalbandian highly assessed the personal contribution

The studentship of YSU express concern regarding the statement of the US State Department
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-25 21:41:44

On 25 of May YSU Student Council made an announcement about the statement of the US State Department: "We announce that the latest report of the US

NKR Position Supported by the Participants of the Conference of the CIS States Institute
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-25 18:12:28

On May 24, the Institute of CIS States held in Moscow round-table discussions chaired by the Institute’s Director Konstantin Zatulin. The topic of the round table was «The Domestic

Caucasus Premiere of the Film “Three Stories of Galicia”
  • through the eyes of an eyewitness
  • 2012-05-25 11:16:58

The documentary “Three Stories of Galicia” screened in Yerevan took the viewers on a deeply personal journey into the everyday lives of people struggling to fight against the war,

Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of opening a new school
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-24 17:37:29

On 24 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Gishi in Martouni region and partook at the solemn ceremony of opening a

U.S. Embassy Statement on Violence against Minorities
  • Social
  • 2012-05-24 17:28:39

U.S. Embassy Statement on Violence against Minorities The US Embassy condemns the firebombing of Yerevan's D.I.Y. Club on May 8, 2012, and the continued acts of vandalism against the

Journalists Safety Is Back on Top of World Community's Agenda, Says IFJ
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-24 16:38:13

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) made a crucial contribution to a debate on safety of journalists at the 12th Doha Forum which closed yesterday. Bringing together over 600

Publication of report on the human rights case of Georgia’s Javakheti region Armenian public figure Vahagn Chakhalyan
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-24 13:42:55

At the request of the France-based NGO “Yerkir Europe”, international legal expert Dr. Fernand de Varennes has prepared a new and thorough report on the human rights case of

Cyber security discussed at OSCE-supported workshop in Yerevan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-24 12:48:19

Global issues of cyber, and information and communication technology security are in the focus of a two-day workshop that started today in Yerevan with the support of the OSCE

President of the Artsakh Republic met head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-24 12:06:57

On 23 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces colonel-general Yuri Khachaturov.

«From Idea to Market” Grant competition
  • Announcements
  • 2012-05-24 11:53:11

Dear Colleagues, CRDF Global, the Ministry of Economy of RA and Enterprise Incubator Foundation is glad to announce «From Idea to Market” Grant competition within Science & Technology Entrepreneurship

15th Anniversary of the ARS, Inc. Mother & Child Healthcare and Birthing Center in Akhourian, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-23 22:00:12

On May 19, 2012 the Armenian Relief Society's Mother & Child Healthcare and Birthing Center in Akhourian, Armenia celebrated its 15th Anniversary. During the 15 years of its existence, the

His Holiness Aram I in Tabriz, Iran
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-23 20:01:42

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - As part of his pontifical visitation program, His Holiness stayed two days in Tabriz and Urmia, visiting the Armenian churches and community centers. During this visit, 20-21

Eurovision Must Shine Light on Mistreatment of Journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-23 14:34:57

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for Europe’s media to shine the spotlight on the state of media freedom and the mistreatment of Azerbaijan journalists in the

The Armenian Heritage Park and Genocide Memorial were opened at the center of Boston
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-23 11:27:37

On May 22 the RA Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Edward Nalbandian and Hranush Hakobyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the Armenian Heritage Park and Genocide

Bako Sahakyan met a group of the French Republic Senate
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-22 19:22:49

On 22 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met a group of the French Republic Senate who arrived in Artsakh on the same day. Issues related to

High quality IT services to secure productivity of educational processes
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-22 18:42:15

May 22, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces its support to a leading technical school of the country. VivaCell-MTS realizes the importance of availability of

VivaCell-MTS’ new Facebook SMS service allows communicating on Facebook via SMS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-22 16:20:16

May 22, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that now with “Facebook SMS” service one can communicate on Facebook

Orange Foundation continues charitable projects in the Shirak region
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 19:18:04

Yerevan, May 21, 2012 Orange Foundation and “Shen” Charitable NGO continue implementing charitable projects, directed to development of rural communities in Armenia. By implementing such projects in the frames

Winners of Student’s Stock Exchange Game announced at NASDAQ OMX Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 18:33:53

Students of Economic Faculty of Yerevan State University initiated a Stock Exchange intellectual game under methodological and organizational support of NASDAQ OMX Armenia. During the Game students divided into teams,

Serbian presidential election open and highly competitive, institutions need to be more responsive
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 17:22:09

BELGRADE, 21 May 2012 – The second round of Serbia’s early presidential elections on 20 May 2012 maintained the open, highly competitive character of the first round, but provided

Raffi Hovannisian Receives US Ambassador
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-21 16:54:23

United States Ambassador John Heffern called on Raffi K. Hovannisian today. They exchanged views on post-election Armenia, American-Armenian relations, and regional developments. As informs Heritage Party

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing judges
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 15:50:32

On 21 May President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing David Avanesyan and Karen Melkumyan judges of the NKR First Instance Court of general jurisdiction. About this

EU Advisory Group supports Government efforts on new Food Safety Strategy
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-21 14:20:23

On 21 May 2012, the EU Advisory Group to Armenia, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the State Service for Food Safety of the Republic of

National Press Club is Fifteen Years Old
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 14:00:36

Fifteen years ago on May 20, 1997 we, a group of active leading journalists founded the National Press Club, in the statement adopted by founding meeting it was declared,

Prevention of Blindness and Visual Impairment in Gegharkunik marz, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 13:09:22

Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology (Meghrigian Institute) of the College of Health Sciences at the American University of Armenia is currently implementing a project aimed at reducing the

The President of the Republic of Armenia made a decision not to participate in the Chicago meeting
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-21 13:03:49

On May 19 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian arrived in Chicago to take part in the meeting of the heads of the countries of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)

Catherine Ashton: Consensual same sex relations are still criminalised in 76 countries
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 12:12:36

Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia issued on 17 May 2012 “Today, people

Over $2.2 Million Raised for ANCA Civic Education Efforts at Teleth 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-21 11:22:44

LOS ANGELES, CA - Tens of thousands of Armenian Americans from the across the U.S. joined in a true show of Armenian American grassroots power and unity to support

Habitat for Humanity Armenia and Inecobank signed a loan agreement of 11 million AMD to support 200 low-income families in multi-apartment buildings
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-21 11:19:37

Following the partnership principles and goals defined by the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 15 July, 2011 between Habitat for Humanity Armenia Foundation and Inecobank CJSC, the partners started

OSCE Mission in Kosovo reports orderly completion of voting
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-20 23:49:32

PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 20 May 2012 – All OSCE-run polling stations in Kosovo closed today after the orderly completion of voting, according to the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo,

The young generation of future world leaders will gather this July in Brussels, for Model NATO Youth Summit 2012
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-20 19:27:01

Model NATO Youth Summit 2012 (MoNYS), the largest simulation of NATO’s decision-making process in the world, is pleased to announce that the selection process for the 220 participants who

Immigration regulations and law enforcement action in OSCE area should consider the wellbeing and social inclusion of trafficked persons, says OSCE Special Representative
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-20 18:48:28

HAIFA, Israel, 20 May 2012 – Speaking today at an international workshop on human trafficking in Israel, the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings,

ANCA Endowment Fund: Kim Kardashian Urges Support for ANCA Telethon and Ongoing Genocide Recognition Efforts
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-20 10:34:27

LOS ANGELES, CA - Kim Kardashian is rallying support for the ANCA Telethon as part of her ongoing commitment to secure international recognition of the Armenian Genocide as an

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  • Announcements
  • 2012-05-19 15:11:30

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UN Department of Public Information organizes a Model UN Conference in partnership with Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-19 13:32:57

Students improved their knowledge of UN values, negotiation and communication skills, as well as how the UN bodies function at the Model UN Conference simulation of a debate at

The Pontifical Visit of His Holiness to the Northern Regions of Tehran
  • Social
  • 2012-05-19 13:02:01

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Within the context of his pontifical visitation program, His Holiness paid a pastoral visit to the Armenian communities in Ghazvin, Rasht and Anzaly. These regions are

St. James, Sacramento Celebrates 59th Anniversary
  • Social
  • 2012-05-19 09:53:42

On Sunday, May 13, 2012, St. James Armenian Apostolic Church in Sacramento celebrated the 59th anniversary of establishment of the parish. On the auspicious occasion, Diocesan Primate Archbishop Hovnan

IFJ Welcomes Journalists’ Victory in Police Application for Production of ‘Unbroadcast ‘Material
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-18 21:03:30

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today welcomed the decision of the High Court in London which ruled yesterday that journalists and media organisations in UK , including the

Amnesty International: ‘Virulent’ homophobic attacks put South Caucasus activists at risk
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-05-18 20:38:15

Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan must do more to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people, Amnesty International said after a spate of attacks on activists. Instead of condemning

Bako Sahakyan: The development of the Kashatagh region is always in the spotlight of authorities
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-18 20:36:50

On 18 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of the town of

FIDH/HRCA: Deteriorating human rights situation in Azerbaijan
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-05-18 19:44:29

Ahead of the Eurovision (22 to 26 May 2012), International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisation, the Human Rights Center of Azerbaijan (HRCA) publish a briefing

ACNIS Youth School Examines Civic Initiatives in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-18 19:42:50

Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) on 18 of May held a regular seminar-course at its youth school. The guest speaker was Arpine

Fuad Akhundov's statement is an evident attempt of territorial claim against the Republic of Armenia: Political Science Association of Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-18 17:21:47

Chairman of the Political Science Association of Armenia, Doctor of Political Science Hayk Kotanjian published the Association Council’s following Statement: "On May 11, 2012, on the OSCE

One of “Chase the ball” game will get the possibility to be present at the UEFA EURO 2012™ Italy-Spain match
  • Social
  • 2012-05-18 16:52:10

Orange today announces an immersive treasure hunt that will see football fans take to the streets of Yerevan this Saturday, on May 19, to win tickets to the UEFA

IFC, Austria Help Armenian Companies Improve Food Safety Practices and Increase Competitiveness
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-18 15:28:45

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Austrian Ministry of Finance is launching an advisory project to help Armenian food producers improve food safety

The Olympic Torch for the third time in history will arrive to the UK
  • Sport
  • 2012-05-18 11:15:42

British Embassy Yerevan opens a London 2012 graffiti as the Olympic Torch Relay begins in the UK Today, on May 18, the Olympic Torch for the third time

Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association condemns violence
  • Social
  • 2012-05-17 21:06:21

The Armenian Gay and Lesbian Association of New York is appalled by the terrorist firebombing of DIY bar on May 8 and the subsequent hate crimes against the establishment

VivaCell-MTS launches another developed support program to Armenian universities
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-17 19:55:11

Number of universities of Armenia will be equipped with internet access labs and Wi-Fi corners, to secure a modern format of quality education VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC,

The newly appointed Ambassador of Argentina presented the copies of his credentials to the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-17 18:09:14

On May 17 the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Diego Ernesto Alvarez Rivera, the newly appointed Ambassador of Argentina to Armenia on the occasion of presenting

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Berdadzor sub-district villages
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-17 17:38:10

On 17 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Berdadzor sub-district villages in the

ARF Shant Student Association Issues Statement on Yerevan Hate Crime
  • Social
  • 2012-05-17 10:44:37

LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation "Shant" Student Association on Wednesday issued a statement condemning a recent hate crime in Yerevan that has sparked controversy. Below is the text of

ARS Central Executive Board announced the formation of the “Fund for Assistance to Syrian-Armenian Schools”
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-17 00:51:27

In order to provide financial assistance to Armenian schools in Syria, the ARS Central Executive Board announced the formation of the “Fund for Assistance to Syrian-Armenian Schools”. “There is no

ANCA: Foreign Aid Panel Proposes More Than Doubling Aid to Nagorno Karabakh
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 20:21:35

Efforts Led by Rep. Schiff Result in Proposed 150% Increase in Aid to Artsakh, Maintaining Assistance to Armenia, Prioritization of Aid to Javakhk, and Preserving Military Aid Parity between

AAA: House Appropriations Committee Calls for $5 Million to NK and $40 Million to Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 20:06:14

Washington, DC - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the details of its draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill, which calls for "at least" $5 million

Amnesty International: Azerbaijani opposition activist freed as pre-Eurovision hunger strike begins
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-05-16 19:59:09

Seventeen Azerbaijani prisoners of conscience must be released immediately, Amnesty International said as 11 people jailed for their role in anti-government protests last year launched a hunger strike on

Yerevan Press Club presents the new website which is designed for boosting a more balanced coverage of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 19:56:15

Yerevan Press Club presents the new website http://mediafairplay.org, which is designed for boosting a more balanced coverage of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. As informs Yerevan Press Club, this is a

ACNIS Unveils Inaugural Issue Of New Public Policy Journal: "The Changing World: Viewpoints From Yerevan"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-16 16:55:19

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today released the inaugural issue of the new ACNIS quarterly public policy publication, entitled “The Changing World: Viewpoints from

Bako Sahakyan partook at a groundbreaking ceremony of the new kindergarten in Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-16 16:35:16

On May 16 President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at a groundbreaking ceremony of the new kindergarten in Stepanakert. The Head of the State underlined the importance of the

ProCredit Bank's special gift to Davitashen on its new branch opening occasion
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-16 12:48:22

On 15th of May ProCredit Bank celebrated its Davitashen branch opening ceremony. On this occasion the Bank made a special present to the people living in branch neighborhood: the

NKR MFA: No violation of the cease-fire regime was registered during the monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 12:31:51

On May 16, in accordance with the agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces' contact-line

Artsakh Republic President met deputy foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 12:22:44

On 16 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met deputy foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Shavarsh Qocharyan. A wide range of issues related to foreign policy

Georgian Towns Host Energy Awareness Raising Event for Ethnic Groups
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-16 11:00:39

ENPI Info Centre, 10-05-2012 – The Energy Efficiency Centre Georgia (EECG) has recently organised ‘Intelligent Energy Days’ in two Georgian towns, Marneuli and Akhaltsikhe, to increase awareness about energy

Those, who buy phones from VivaCell-MTS service centers, can win a trip for two to the country, which will win the 2012 European football championship
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-16 10:46:26

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to announce that those, who buy MTS, HTC, BlackBerry, Samsung Galaxy Nexus or Samsung Google Nexus S phones from VivaCell-MTS

ENP Country Progress Report 2011 – Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-16 01:30:08

The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy published on 15 May 2012 the annual “neighbourhood package”, consisting of a joint

EU bolsters its support to reformers in its Southern and Eastern neighbourhoods
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-15 22:57:20

In May 2011, in the midst of dramatic changes sweeping the Southern Neighbourhood, the EU completed a major review of its European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). According to a policy

UN Office in Armenia and the EU supports discussion on rights of the sexual minorities
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-15 17:59:52

Human rights activists, authorities and representatives of the international community discussed the situation of sexual minorities’ rights in Armenia today. The event was aimed at further raising public awareness on

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the CSTO Foreign Minister’s meeting
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-15 16:40:41

On May 15 in Moscow the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian participated in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty

New football surprises at Orange
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-15 15:34:53

One of Orange prepaid customers will travel to the UEFA EURO 2012TM final game, while new internet customers will get double high speed traffic Today Orange presented two new offers

First in Armenia Orange presents HTC One series
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-15 13:45:58

As the official representative of HTC company in Armenia, Orange Armenia is presenting the latest models of HTC One series by HTC company which are HTC One X, HTC

Europe Day in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-15 12:39:05

On the occasion of Europe Day, the European Union Delegation to Armenia organized an open-air public celebration on 12 May at Northern Avenue. "Europe Day is a special occasion

Raffi K. Hovannisian: Heritage will present its detailed assessment of the “State of the State”
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-15 10:26:34

Raffi Hovannisian's statement on post-election Armenia: The Republic of Armenia and its citizens find themselves in grave systemic crisis. The parliamentary polls held on May 6 have delivered a nationwide

Businesses increasingly looking to overseas acquisitions in hunt for growth
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-15 10:00:07

Businesses are increasingly looking overseas for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) according to research from the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR). The results from the 2012 report show

Amnesty International: Azerbaijan's police violently disperse peaceful rallies ahead of Eurovision
  • Human Rights
  • 2012-05-14 22:27:34

Azerbaijan must immediately halt the police use of violence to suppress freedom of expression, Amnesty International said after two separate peaceful protests were broken up by police in the

Rule of law vital to protecting rights of victims of human trafficking, participants at OSCE meeting say
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 20:35:22

WARSAW, 14 May 2012 - The rule of law needs to be strengthened in the fight against human trafficking in order to better protect victims' human rights and ensure

Armenia, Rural Women Councils (RWC) – Official Opening of the Two New Offices of RWCs
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 19:58:02

On May 8, 2012 the opening ceremony of two new Rural Women Council offices in the communities of Archis and Teghut, Armenia was held. The ceremony was attended

OSCE media freedom representative welcomes Dutch net neutrality law
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 19:12:08

VIENNA, 14 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today the Netherlands’ passing of a net neutrality law, making it the first

Statement of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-14 18:54:41

BAKU, 14 May 2012 - The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Ambassadors Robert Bradtke of the United States, Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, and Jacques Faure of France)

Armenian and Turkish Young Filmmakers Met in Istanbul
  • Culture
  • 2012-05-14 17:43:01

Ten young filmmakers from Armenia and Turkey participated in the Armenia-Turkey Cinema Platform (ATCP) workshop held in Istanbul on April 12-13, 2012 on the sidelines of the 31st Istanbul

Armenia Tree Project & Acopian Center for the Environment Announce ‘Regardening of Eden’ Partnership in Northern Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-14 15:56:18

Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and the Acopian Center for the Environment (ACE) are joining together to initiate a new project in Margahovit Village, which is located in the Lori

SCR Preparing for Summer Passenger Traffic
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-14 15:07:49

All SCR branches of production are preparing for passenger traffic in summer season. The railway carries out repairs and inspections of passenger cars and locomotives, checks the security level

President Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees on decoration and conferring honorary titles of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 14:14:12

On May 14 in connection with the 50th anniversary of Stepanakert Musical College after Sayat Nova and for substantial contribution to the development of culture President Bako Sahakyan signed

President Sahakyan signed a law
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-14 14:10:20

On 14 May President Sahakyan signed a law “ On Immovable Monuments of History and Culture Considered State Ownership of the NKR and Not Subject to Alienation”, the Central

Additional high-speed bundles for Orange subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-14 13:37:01

From today Orange Internet Now, MyFi and Flybox subscribers, who will exhaust their high-speed internet traffic by the end of the month and will still wish to continue using

Edward Nalbandian had meetings with his counterparts from different countries in Sharm El-Sheikh
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-12 11:38:25

In the frames of the 17th conference of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the member-countries of the Non-Aligned Movement held on 9 -10 May in Sharm El Sheikh,

ANCA BURBANK: Burbank Community Salutes 22 Years of Local ANCA Successes
  • Social
  • 2012-05-12 10:26:17

-- Rep. Schiff, Burbank Mayor Join Local Officials and Armenian Americans to Honor City Clerk Margarita Campos, Sarkis Nikogosian, Zareh Sinanyan, Talar Kossakian BURBANK, CA - Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA)

Bako Sahakyan stressed the importance of the youth’s role in strengthening the Motherland-Diaspora unity
  • Social
  • 2012-05-11 21:13:52

On May 11 President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a group of young people who had arrived in Artsakh from the Diaspora and the Republic of Armenia by

Armenian Assembly of America Statement on Armenia's Parliamentary Elections
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-11 20:55:02

Armenian Assembly of America statement on Armenia's parliamentary elections: "The Assembly is encouraged by the initial report of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic

ACNIS Looks at the Issue of Civil Society’s Role
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 19:53:49

Today's lecture at the youth school of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) was devoted to the role of civil society in the

Golden Apricot 9th Yerevan International Film Festival promises a rich and interesting program again
  • Culture
  • 2012-05-11 19:00:24

For the 7th year in a row VivaCell-MTS becomes the general sponsor of the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival The joint press conference held today at the Ministry of

Football gifts for Orange Dolphin, Panther and Butterfly customers
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 18:59:06

Starting from today 75 Orange shops will welcome customers with UEFA EURO 2012TM football gifts. When joining Dolphin, Panther or Butterfly monthly subscribtions customers will get best football gifts:

Statement on the 2012 Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Armenia
  • Announcements
  • 2012-05-11 16:32:16

Statement on the 2012 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Armenia Yerevan 11 May 2012 The parliamentary elections that took place in the Republic of Armenia on May 6,

Statement on the 2012 Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Armenia
  • Announcements
  • 2012-05-11 16:32:16

Statement on the 2012 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Armenia Yerevan 11 May 2012 The parliamentary elections that took place in the Republic of Armenia on May 6,

OSCE media freedom representative condemns brutal attack against journalist in Greece and urges swift investigation
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 13:31:55

VIENNA, 11 May 2012 - The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today condemned the beating of Greek journalist Konstantinos Bogdanos, and called for a swift investigation

The events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shoushi being held in France
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 12:46:12

The events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shoushi are being held in Paris. According to the information of the Permanent Representation Office of the NKR

The events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shoushi being held in France
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-11 12:46:12

The events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shoushi are being held in Paris. According to the information of the Permanent Representation Office of the NKR

OSCE media representative сoncerned by detention of journalists, cyber attacks on media websites in Russia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-10 23:22:31

VIENNA, 10 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, expressed concern today over the indiscriminate detention of journalists reporting on street protests in

Management requires systemized approach and corporate responsibility
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-10 20:58:47

VivaCell-MTS reveals its secrets of competitiveness and leadership at the market to students of the Leadership School May 10, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC,

Edward Nalbandian: Provocative statements of Azerbaijan are not befitting a NAM member state
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-10 20:07:56

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian at the Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Alignment Movement 2012-05-10 Mr. Chairman, Distinguished colleagues, I am pleased to return to Egypt, a country, where

OSCE media freedom representative: Belarus president should halt harsh policy towards media
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-10 15:31:53

VIENNA, 10 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, today appealed to Belarusian President Aleksander Lukashenko to stop persecuting media. “President Lukashenko should cease

Grey Wolves banned from meeting in Belgium
  • Social
  • 2012-05-10 14:17:20

The authorities of Namur city in Belgium have banned a Turkish rally ultra nationalist. The MHP Party led by Turkish ultra-nationalist Devlet Bahçeli, intended to organize a symposium in

Bako Sahakyan visited an weapon demonstration and photo exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-10 11:56:57

On May 9 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited an weapon demonstration and photo exhibition representing the combat path and everyday life of the NKR Defense Army. Thereupon the Presidents

The Story of Armenian Jerusalem to Come to Life in Feature Film
  • Social
  • 2012-05-09 21:44:14

JERUSALEM, May 9 - The story of the Armenians of Jerusalem, a fascinating tale of courage, hope and endurance, sprinkled with the inevitable grains of turmoil and tragedy,

His Holiness Aram I Greets the 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi
  • Social
  • 2012-05-09 20:59:59

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - In a letter addressed to the President of the Armenian Republic of Karabagh, His Holiness Aram I greeted the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi

Swedish Riksdag Rejects Karabakh Motion, Welcomes Reform Process in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-09 20:30:19

On May 9, 2012, the Swedish Riksdag rejected the Azeri sponsored motion on Nagorno-Karabakh. The motion, introduced last year by Mehmet Kaplan (Green Party) called for, among others, Sweden's

OSCE media freedom representative welcomes plans for new UK defamation law, says it will prevent ‘libel tourism’
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-09 20:25:21

VIENNA, 9 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, welcomed today a new defamation bill announced by the Queen in the UK Parliament,

New dedicated HSBC STATUS branch in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-09 18:00:00

Today HSBC Bank Armenia held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new HSBC STATUS branch at 4/1 Baghramyan Avenue, with the promise that each customer will receive best in class

Bako Sahakyan: Free, independent and developing Artsakh is a great and exclusive value for all Armenians
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-09 14:19:37

On 9 May in capital Stepanakert Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan were present at the parade of the NKR Armed

Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of the Victory and Peace Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-09 12:08:35

"Dear Compatriots, I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of Victory and Peace Day. Victory in the World War II opened new opportunities for development for our nation. It was

Eduardo Eurnekian received the "Business for Peace 2012" award
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 22:48:56

Argentine businessman Eduardo Eurnekian was awarded on 7 May in Oslo with the "Business for Peace 20122" prize. The Business for Peace Foundation, through a committee composed of Nobel Prize

Presidents of NKR and RA partook at a solemn ceremony of “Europe” complex
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-08 22:23:48

On 8 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan partook at a solemn ceremony of “Europe” multifunctional complex

Heritage Party’s Initial Evaluation of May 6 Parliamentary Elections in Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-08 22:17:34

Heritage Party’s initial evaluation of May 6 parliamentary elections in Armenia: "Heritage campaign headquarters has determined that the parliamentary elections of May 6 in Armenia were corrupted by an

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle on the Parliamentary elections in Armenia on 6 May 2012
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-08 20:32:17

Catherine Ashton, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, jointly with Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and European

Speech by Levon Ter-Petrosyan
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-08 20:28:19

The First President Levon Ter-Petrosyan's speech at the rally on May 8, 2012 in Yerevan: "Dear compatriots, First and foremost, I consider it my duty to thank all the citizens of

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Questions Respect for Freedom of Expression at Croatian Public Broadcaster (HRT)
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 19:10:08

VIENNA, May 8, 2012 – Croatian public broadcaster, Croatian Radio Television (HRT) has recently experienced a series of internal incidents in which political representatives and public figures have reportedly

Presidents of the two Armenian states partook at the solemn events organized in Stepanakert and Shoushi
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-08 16:04:16

On May 8 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan partook at the solemn events organized in Stepanakert and Shoushi dedicated to

In Shushi enlarged conference “Autochto nous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 14:51:39

On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”

In Shushi enlarged conference “Autochto nous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 14:51:39

On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”

In Shushi enlarged conference “Autochto nous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 14:51:39

On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:59:38

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May, 2012 in constituencies number 9 and 10 in the capital Yerevan and constituency number 23 in

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:59:38

Youth for Achievements NGO (YFA) carried out observation of polling on 6 May, 2012 in constituencies number 9 and 10 in the capital Yerevan and constituency number 23 in

OSCE media freedom representative concerned by Croatian public broadcaster HRT practice to silence critical journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:32:38

VIENNA, 8 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, said today she was very concerned that HRT, the Croatian Public Service Broadcaster, would dismiss

With Orange Bonus Points customers can also get Internet bundles
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 12:30:50

From now on Orange Every Month and Let’s Talk services subscribers (save the subscribers of Simple tariff plan) can get not only on-net and off-net minutes and SMS bundles

Brief on Zikatar’s trainings within the Fostering Community Forest Policy and Practice in Mountain Regions of the Caucasus project
  • Social
  • 2012-05-08 10:46:04

On 25 - 28 April, 2012 REC Caucasus Armenia BO conducted capacity building trainings on ‘’Sustainable forest management’’ within the EU funded regional project “Fostering Community Forest Policy and

Heifer Armenia and Development Principles NGO are organizing their regular Annual Youth Forum
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-08 09:54:59

Heifer Armenia and Development Principles NGO are organizing their regular Annual Youth Forum. Over 200 members of YES Youth Clubs functioning in 29 rural communities of Armenia will participate in

In connection with the 20th anniversary of the Liberation of Shoushi Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees on awarding
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 21:38:13

In connection with the Victory Day, the Day of the NKR Defence Army and 20th anniversary of the Liberation of Shoushi President Bako Sahakyan signed several decrees on awarding. As

Bako Sahakyan: The great May victories proved to the whole world the ability of the Armenian nation to protect its motherland
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 21:21:51

On 7 May in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi President Bako Sahakyan held a solemn ceremony of

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to the President-elect of the French Republic François Hollande
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 21:09:12

On May 7 President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to the President-elect of the French Republic François Hollande. The address runs as follows: “Respected

Bako Sahakyan visited an exhibition dedicated to the May Triple Holiday
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 20:57:51

On May 7 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited an exhibition dedicated to the Victory Holiday, 20th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of

NUCLEAR TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-05-07 18:46:35

Ara Marjanyan Expert, “Noravank” Foundation A number of processes on domestic (national), regional and global levels rise inclination of Turkey for the creation of the nuclear capabilities of its

NUCLEAR TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-05-07 18:46:35

Ara Marjanyan Expert, “Noravank” Foundation A number of processes on domestic (national), regional and global levels rise inclination of Turkey for the creation of the nuclear capabilities of its

OSCE Secretary General welcomes peaceful conduct of ballot facilitation in Kosovo
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 17:53:27

VIENNA, 7 May 2012 - The OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier, today welcomed the peaceful conclusion of the OSCE-run ballot facilitation that allowed eligible voters in Kosovo to cast

Serbia’s elections open and highly competitive, additional transparency needed
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 17:47:00

BELGRADE, 7 May 2012 – Serbia’s parliamentary and early presidential elections on 6 May 2012 took place in an open and competitive environment, but additional efforts are needed to

The customer having received the 50,000th international call of last week will travel to Russia
  • Social
  • 2012-05-07 17:42:07

Today the name of the lucky customer who has received the 50,000th international call in the period of April 30 to May 6 was known. The lucky customer is

Armenian elections competitive and largely peaceful, but shortcomings undermined confidence in the process, observers say
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-07 17:40:28

YEREVAN, 7 May 2012 – Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Armenia featured a vibrant and largely peaceful campaign, with overall balanced media coverage, but pressure on voters and a deficient

CJSC “SCR” Expands Cooperation with Armenian Companies
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-07 15:22:10

CJSC “South Caucasian Railway” continues to implement its policy to support domestic production, expanding cooperation with Armenian companies. As an example of this fruitful collaboration is the company “Mobile

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of handing over the flag to the NKR Rescue Service
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-07 14:54:12

On May 7 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of handing over the flag to the NKR Rescue Service held at the Stepanakert Revival Square. The

MFA RA: Hatred-disseminating provocative statements of Azerbaijan undermine the authority of the UN Security Council
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-05 19:13:20

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia: "The statement, made by the President of Azerbaijan on May 4 at the Security Council is based on

Bako Sahakyan was present at a Divine Liturgy dedicated to the NKR Defense Army
  • Social
  • 2012-05-05 16:08:46

On May 5 President Bako Sahakyan was present at a Divine Liturgy dedicated to the NKR Defense Army held at the Shoushi Ghazanchetsots church of Christ the Savior. Defense minister

Raffi K.Hovannisian conferred and exchanged greetings with Uruguay's foreign minister Luis Almagro
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-05 15:22:02

Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs Raffi K.Hovannisian conferred and exchanged greetings with Uruguay's foreign minister Luis Almagro. Helater met and offered formal comments to the election

OSCE Chairperson strongly condemns terrorist acts in Dagestan
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-05 02:05:26

DUBLIN, 4 May 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, condemned today the terrorist attacks that took place last night in Dagestan. “I strongly condemn these

AAA: Armenian Genocide Commemorated in the Nation's Capital and Across the World
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 22:53:04

Washington, DC - Last week over two dozen Members of Congress commemorated the Armenian Genocide with floor statements in the United States Senate and House of Representatives and through

International election observers in Armenia to hold press conference on Monday
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 22:36:14

YEREVAN, 4 May 2012 - The international observers monitoring the parliamentary elections in Armenia will present their preliminary post-election statement at a news conference on Monday, 7 May,

The address and answers of the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-04 21:51:45

May 04, 2012 Good afternoon. I am pleased to welcome my counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Luis Almagro who is in Armenian on

Serzh Sargsyan: Each and every vote is important, and that vote will be respected and your voice will be heard
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-04 20:49:28

May 04, 2012 Address by the President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the Republic Square Good evening, Yerevan! At this very moment,

Schedule of events organized in the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 20:17:59

Schedule of events organized in the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia May 6, 2012 8.00 Opening of the information center of the Central Electoral Commission of Armenia 8.55 Welcome

2012 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalists’ Fellowship Programme
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 18:52:23

Since 1981, the United Nations Department of Public Information has sponsored an annual fellowship programme for junior and mid-level broadcasters and journalists from developing countries and countries with economies

USAID and Ministry of Education to Establish State-of-the-Art Engineering Lab at State Engineering University
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-04 17:00:24

On May 4, 2012, U.S. Ambassador John Heffern joined Armenian Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, and Rector of the State Engineering University

The meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenian and Uruguay
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 16:18:00

On May 4 the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay Luis Almagro, who arrived in Yerevan on an

The meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenian and Uruguay
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 16:18:00

On May 4 the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay Luis Almagro, who arrived in Yerevan on an

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs received the head of the CIS Observation Mission
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-04 15:03:12

On May 3 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the Head of the CIS observation mission at the 2012 RA parliamentary elections, First Deputy Head

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-04 13:07:18

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'': "Dear activists of Tsaghovski forest, Environmental activists of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'' from

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative"
  • Social
  • 2012-05-04 13:07:18

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'': "Dear activists of Tsaghovski forest, Environmental activists of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'' from

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-04 11:20:24

On 4 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications. According to the Presidential decree 11 convicts were

OSCE event participants discuss ways to improve border crossing procedures at 2012 International Transport Forum
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 22:32:57

LEIPZIG, Germany, 3 May 2012 – Participants at an OSCE side event at the 2012 Annual Summit of the International Transport Forum discussed ways to ensure more effective border

The customer having received the 50,000th international call of last week will travel to Russia
  • Social
  • 2012-05-03 15:12:48

Today the name of the lucky customer who has received the 50,000th international call in the period of April 23th to 29th was known. The lucky customer is Liana

All participating States must intensify real steps to defend media freedom, says OSCE media freedom representative
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 13:00:56

TUNIS, 3 May 2012 – Dunja Mijatovic, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today urged all governments of the 56-nation OSCE to take real steps to secure

World Press Freedom Day is our opportunity to raise the flag in the fight to advance media freedom, say UN Secretary-General and UNESCO Director-General
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 12:05:06

Joint Message by UN Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon and UNESCO Director-General Ms Irina Bokova on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2012 Freedom of expression

OSCE media freedom representative honours journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-03 11:41:38

TUNIS, 2 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May paid tribute to the

United States of America is now in Orange Zone
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 23:07:26

Yerevan, May 2, 2012 Orange reshuffles the list of Orange Zone countries which will from now on include the USA. Now, While roaming on AT&T USA network Orange customers

SEEMO/IPI Press Release: SEEMO Continues Struggle for Press Freedom
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 22:33:28

VIENNA, May 2, 2012 - “The struggle for press freedom is a continuing endeavour,” Oliver Vujovic, secretary general of the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of

OSCE, EU train 14,000 election officials in advance of Armenian parliamentary elections
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 22:08:58

YEREVAN, 2 May 2012 – Training supported by the OSCE and the EU on the procedural and ethical aspects of election administration for precinct election commissioners will conclude tomorrow. The

NASDAQ OMX Armenia trading statistics now on TV
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 21:37:38

NASDAQ OMX Armenia, in cooperation with ArmNews TV Channel, provide daily statistics of securities market trading also on TV, thus contributing to dissemination of securities market information among

Amnesty International: Press freedom trampled in Azerbaijan
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 21:01:05

Journalists, bloggers and social activists trying to expose human rights violations in Azerbaijan see their efforts thwarted at every step. The pre-Eurovision crackdown on freedom of expression by the Azerbaijani

IFJ Marks World Press Freedom Day by Calling for Release of Jailed Journalists
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 20:19:39

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates are marking this year's World Press Freedom Day by calling for the release of journalists held for their professional activities.

World Press Freedom Day: in Europe Turkey Still in Focus
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 20:15:09

The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the European group of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), marks World Press Freedom Day by focusing on the severe threats to press

VivaCell-MTS hand in hand with the Google Developer Group of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2012-05-02 16:19:47

May 2nd, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, gladly announces that the final stage of the gt hackathon Armenia 2012 was held

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Hovhannes Grigoryan judge of the NKR Court of Appeal
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 14:28:30

On May 2 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on appointing Hovhannes Grigoryan judge of the NKR Court of Appeal terminating his terms in office as the

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which the “Mesrop Mashtots” order was awarded to the head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces colonel-general Yuri Khachaturov
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 14:23:24

On May 1 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for services shown to the Artsakh Republic and in connection with the 60th anniversary of birthday

OSCE media freedom representative honours journalists ahead of World Press Freedom Day
  • Press release
  • 2012-05-02 13:02:22

TUNIS, 2 May 2012 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May paid tribute to the

Bako Sahakyan: The workers must feel fairly secure and protected
  • Social
  • 2012-05-02 12:12:05

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Workers’ Day Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you

Bako Sahakyan: The workers must feel fairly secure and protected
  • Social
  • 2012-05-02 12:12:05

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Workers’ Day Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you

NKR MFA: The crimes committed during the operation of Ring haven’t got the proper assessment by the international community
  • Politics
  • 2012-05-02 11:39:02

Commentary of the NKR MFA Information Department In late April - early May 1991, special police detachments (OMON) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, with the support of