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Tatev Monastery Complex miniature and 15-16th century Armenian cross-stone replica exhibited for the first time in Washington D.C.
  • Social
  • 2020-03-11 11:01:53

The miniature of the Tatev Monastery Complex and the replica of a 15-16th century cross-stone kept in the museum area of the monastery complex were exhibited for the first

Adult education at COAT SMART Center
  • Social
  • 2020-03-10 09:30:49

The  Armenia Country Office of the German Adult Education Association (DVV International) and “Children of Armenia” Charitable  Fund (COAF) signed a memorandum on an adult education program.    DVV International provides

One of the families in Lori province has moved to a new house
  • Social
  • 2020-03-06 12:32:29

  The Jaghinyan family from Stepanavan town has gone through many hardships. Armine Manukyan, a young woman who lost her husband 11 years ago, raised five children in desperately poor

Leadership progress for women stalls despite businesses taking more action than ever to increase gender diversity
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-06 12:26:33

        78% of mid-market businesses globally are actively working on removing barriers to gender parity at senior levels according to the latest research from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report.  The number

Ucom Offers 2X More Internet for 2 Years When Buying Any Smartphone
  • Science and Technology
  • 2020-03-05 16:42:16

    On the eve of spring holidays, Ucom offers to benefit from the opportunity of sharing the beauty and acquire the most preferred model from a wide range of smartphones.

UAE evacuates Arab nationals from China, evacuees to receive medical care at Emirates Humanitarian City
  • Social
  • 2020-03-05 15:19:11

ABU DHABI, 4th March, 2020 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has coordinated the evacuation of Arab nationals from Wuhan City in China. The evacuees will be received at

The OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the ceasefire regime on the border of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the north-east direction of the Hadrut region.
  • Politics
  • 2020-03-04 14:13:20

OSCE Monitoring on the Border of Artsakh and Azerbaijan   On March 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the

Bako Sahakyan received the Armenian Central Bank chairman Arthur Javadyan
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-03 13:22:57

On 3 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the Armenian Central Bank chairman Arthur Javadyan. Different issues related to cooperation between the two Armenian states in the banking sphere

New Recipients of Vartan Gregorian Scholarship Announced
  • Press release
  • 2020-03-03 12:20:24

Asya Darbinyan with a research project Armenian Refugees of the War and Genocide and Russian Imperial Humanitarianism and a team of scholars led by Knar Khachatryan with their project

The Rebuilt House Now has a Reinforced Underground Shelter
  • Social
  • 2020-02-28 12:55:54

    The Brutyans, living in the border village of Paravakar, have lived in a house threatening to collapse for many years. The inherited foundation of the house had weakened over

Metal Shelter Became Farmer's Warehouse
  • Social
  • 2020-02-25 15:35:51

    One more family left the metal container house in Gyumri. Viva-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue to contribute to this cause. The metal container that used

Bako Sahakyan participated at the opening of the conference of the ARF Hay Dat committees and offices launched in Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-25 11:31:00

On 25 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated at the opening of the conference of the ARF Hay Dat committees and offices launched in Stepanakert.   In his speech, President

False Information in the Affidavit of Lydian International’s Chief Executive to the Canadian court about mining in Amulsar: part 1 - AEF
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-22 12:23:50

    In January 2020, a number of documents and information about Lydian International became accessible to the public. The reason why this was possible is that in December 2019 Lydian

A family gets a home of their own 32 years after the earthquake
  • Social
  • 2020-02-21 13:24:51

    The heads and teams of Viva-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue visits to beneficiary families. This time the partners left for Gyumri to visit one of

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Artsakh Revival Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-20 10:00:25

On 20 February President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Artsakh Revival Day.  The address runs as follows:    “Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself personally

Appeal of Academician Martik Gasparyan to Karo Paylan in 2020 Application for the Nobel Peace Prize
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-18 14:57:25

The Appeal of the Head of the International Independent Legal and Scientific Center of Evaluation and Expertise for Reparations and Restitutions academician Martik Gasparyan for awarding Garo Paylan with

Bako Sahakyan received minister of high-tech industry of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-18 13:15:29

On 18 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received minister of high-tech industry of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan. A range of issues related to the development of knowledge-intensive

Singer Ibrahim Khalil Presents the Yazidi National Songs in a New Way
  • Culture
  • 2020-02-18 13:10:29

  The Yezidi community of Armenia, Syria, Turkey and Iraq already knows singer Ibrahim Khalil who presents the Yazidi national songs in a new way. Ibrahim likes to perform old

“Behavioural Insights Applied Live Academy” by UK’s Behavioral Insights Team
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-12 18:50:30

  During a 3-day capacity-building and problem-centered learning workshop representatives from “Work Armenia” working group and public servants will learn the nuances of behavioral experiments    The Edu2Work project was launched six

Renovating the House was the Dream of the Hero Son
  • Social
  • 2020-02-12 10:42:48

    One of the apartments in Gyumri's Mush district is more like a house-museum. Nearly from all the walls of the living room is "smiling" Meruzhan, a senior lieutenant killed

The Ombudsman Received Halo Trust Artsakh Programme Manager
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-06 19:00:56

On February 6, Artak Beglaryan, Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh, received Robert Syfret, Programme Manager of Artsakh HALO Trust international humanitarian organization.   Issues related demining process in

The formation of the Government of Western Armenia is not an end in itself
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-04 13:29:32

The formation of the Government of Western Armenia (and not only the government, but also the entire state system, as well as the parliament and the presidential system) was

The Heritage Party met with the US Ambassador to Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-04 10:14:58

    Today a meeting was held at the head office of Heritage party with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States of America Ms. Lynne M. Tracy.   During the

New leadership appointments in Grant Thornton Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-03 13:46:18

Year 2020 starts for Grant Thornton Armenia with changes in the governance and organizational structure that will serve to bring the firm’s new strategy and bold vision to life.    In

IDBank announced the launch of the 3rd stage of the program “Build your career with IDBank”.
  • Economy
  • 2020-02-03 13:17:15

   As a result of the project, launched in 2019 and conducted twice, about 25 students have started their careers with IDBank.   “Taking into consideration that educational programs are one of

IDBank successfully placed the 2nd tranche dollar bonds issued in 2019
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-01 13:25:52

    The total volume of the 2nd tranche issuance is 5,000,000 US dollars, annual coupon yield is 5%, which will be paid quarterly, maturity of bonds is 27 months. In 2019,

IDBank goes live with SWIFT gpi
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-31 16:38:33

  IDBank is one of the first Armenian banks to go live with SWIFT global payment innovation (gpi) service. It allows to make cross-border payments service considerably faster and more

The lighting system of Hrazdan city has been upgraded
  • Social
  • 2020-01-30 18:53:03

    In the frames of the “Eco Villages Network” Project, the Hrazdan city lighting system has been upgraded. The city's problem has been in the focus of partner organizations, Viva-MTS

Bako Sahakyan's congratulatory message on Army Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-28 09:40:54

On 28 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Day of Homeland Defender.  The address runs as follows:  “Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities

About awarding Garo Paylan with Nobel Peace Prize 2020
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-24 16:29:50

  My dear compatriots, friends! My name is Saida Ohanyan and I`m the head of the International women's union of Hamshen Armenians «HAMSHENIAN», the deputy of the Parliament of Western Armenia.

Another House Built in Syunik: the Problem of 26 Years Solved
  • Social
  • 2020-01-23 16:02:35

    The Minasyans, living in Akhlatyan village of Syunik region, have been slow to take down the Christmas tree. 2020 became a year of significant achievements for them. After living

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Defense Army Military Council
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-21 10:50:25

On 21 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Stepanakert at a meeting of the Defense Army’s Military Council convoked to sum up the activities of the army

Deliberate market focus drives solid growth for Grant Thornton
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-13 11:34:30

  Grant Thornton International Ltd today announced global revenues of USD5.72 billion for the financial year ended 30 September 2019, up 5.1% on 2018. This result represents growth of 6.4%

The borderland village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur will celebrate the New Year with illuminated streets
  • Social
  • 2019-12-27 11:40:17

    In one of the border villages of Tavush region, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, there is a festive mood. People are getting ready for the New Year. The residents, who are accustomed

Khachik Frontier village was also provided with Street lighting
  • Social
  • 2019-12-26 13:09:38

    In the frames of the “Eco Villages Network” project, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), in partnership with its general partner VivaCell-MTS, continues to

VivaCell-MTS gets “Sign of Quality 2019” award for supporting the development of the sphere of telecommunications
  • Social
  • 2019-12-25 11:20:19

    VivaCell-MTS has been awarded the “Sign of Quality 2019” for facilitating to the sustainable development of telecommunications, and support to innovative technologies, new startups, and ideas   Professionals and companies with

Smart Solutions Center opened in National Polytechnic University of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2019-12-23 16:00:35

    The Smart Solutions Center was founded in collaboration with the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies (UEICT) and the National Polytechnic University of Armenia. The general partner

THE EUROPEAN UNION PROVIDED €5,1 M GRANT SUPPORT FOR ARMENIA’S ROAD SAFETY
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-19 18:35:48

      The Republic of Armenia and the European Investment Bank signed a Nighbourhood Investment Platform Grant Agreement to support the implementation of the Armenia Road Safety Improvement Project. This Agreement

ARARAT Apricot launched this summer by Yerevan Brandy Company awarded with a prize at XXIII International professional wines and spirits contest
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-19 18:28:03

    On November 13-22 the XXIII International professional wines and spirits contest took place in Moscow.  ARARAT Apricot received a gold medal in "spirits" category.  Wines and spirits from various countries

The Best New Year Gift to the Family Living in a Metal Container for 20 Years
  • Social
  • 2019-12-19 16:20:18

    For the Khachatryan family living in Saralanj village of Kotayk region, the New Year's miracle has already become a reality. After living in a decayed and rusty metal container

From semi-demolished clay structure to a new house
  • Social
  • 2019-12-16 11:37:05

    VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue to keep the border villages in the focus of their attention. Thanks to the effective partnership, the Kirakosyans, living in

Bako Sahakyan visited the Talish village of the Martakert region
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-13 18:09:07

On 13 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Talish village of the Martakert region and convened there a working consultation devoted to the activities being carried out

ICMPD ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF «SUITCASE 2019» ANNUAL JOURNALISM CONTEST ON MIGRATION ISSUES
  • Social
  • 2019-12-13 13:07:35

«Suitcase 2019» annual journalism contest on migration issues marks its 10 year anniversary of encouraging and motivating journalists raising awareness and reporting on challenges and opportunities in the field

The traffic gets safer at Berdavan borderland village
  • Social
  • 2019-12-12 14:09:00

    3 projects for three years, with 269 LED lamps and 8.5 km long illuminated area: this is the summary of works implemented at Berdavan borderland village, under the street

The results of the UNDP-RTF regional project have been summarized
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-11 15:18:35

Results of the UNDP-RTF regional project "Regulatory Framework to Promote Energy Efficiency in Countries of the Eurasian Economic Union" were summarized at a closing workshop held in Yerevan on

Inspired by the nature of Vayots Dzor Agarakadzor village
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-10 14:46:55

Hrach Manukyan is a talented craftsman from Agarakadzor, engaged in pottery, woodworking and ironwork. He currently runs his own small workshop located on the hilltop of the village.   The source

PAUL, the famous French café chain, is coming to Armenia: a new project by Galaxy Group of Companies
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-10 12:42:21

      PAUL, the famous French bakery & café brand is coming to Armenia soon. The famous bakery operates cafes in 46 countries around the world. The Galaxy Group of Companies

World Bank Supports EIF in Launching a Mobile Application Against Gender-based Violence
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-03 14:02:59

    YEREVAN, December 3, 2019 – Today, the Armenian Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) announces the launch of a mobile application called Safe YOU, developed with the World Bank Group’s 2018

Silicon Mountains forum on smart solutions kicks off in Yerevan
  • Social
  • 2019-12-02 18:26:36

  The Silicon Mountains Forum has been organized by the Union of Employers of ICT in partnership with the Ministry of High-Tech Industry. The General Partner of the event is

New souvenir sheet with one stamp dedicated to the theme “Prominent Armenians. 150th anniversary of Komitas”
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-02 12:30:54

    On December 1st, 2019, a souvenir sheet with one stamp dedicated to the theme “Prominent Armenians. 150th anniversary of Komitas” has been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost”