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“Super BIT” – unlimited Internet, including 100 MB high-speed package
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-04 11:28:36

Now VivaCell-MTS subscribers can choose the “Super BIT” service, providing a 100 MB high-speed Internet package per day in 1 or 30-days options, and enjoy the numberless opportunities of

OSCE CHAIRPERSON-IN-OFFICE AND PRESIDENT OF SWITZERLAND DIDIER BURKHALTER IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN ARMENIA ON OFFICIAL VISIT
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-03 16:56:15

This evening, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swiss Foreign Minister and President of the Confederation Didier Burkhalter is arriving in Armenia on an official visit.   Within the framework of the visit, the

President Bako Sahakyan partook at the opening ceremony of Yuri Hovhannisyan’s personal exhibition at the Shoushi Arts Center
  • Culture
  • 2014-06-03 16:26:10

On 3 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the opening ceremony of Yuri Hovhannisyan’s personal exhibition at the Shoushi Arts Center. President Sahakyan considered important the organization of

The Minister of Foreign Affairs received the attendants of UK Royal College of Defence Studies
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-03 15:05:10

  On May 3, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received a delegation of attendants representing different states of The Royal College of Defence Studies of the United Kingdom, who arrived in

VivaCell-MTS will implement an upgrade on its core network
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-03 12:14:48

VivaCell-MTS will implement a major upgrade on the core network with the aim to enhance the network reliability and capabilities in delivering high-quality voice and data services on the

“MTS Hay-Fi” – an Internet hotspot providing yet unsurpassed up to 42.2 Mbps speed
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-03 10:54:20

Now, by subscribing to one of the offered by VivaCell-MTS “MTS Connect” unlimited Internet tariff plans for at least 18 months, one can get the “MTS Hay-Fi” modem, providing

President Bako Sahakyan received a group of US and European entrepreneurs headed by Joseph Oughourlian
  • Social
  • 2014-06-02 19:47:44

On 2 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of US and European entrepreneurs headed by Joseph Oughourlian.  Issues related to carrying out various projects in Artsakh were

Bako Sahakyan visited the south-east borderline of the republic
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-02 19:29:43

On 2 June President Bako Sahakyan visited the south-east borderline of the republic and inspected on site the current state of the defensive system. The Head of the State handed

VivaCell-MTS will implement an upgrade on its core network
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-06-02 19:20:56

In frames of large-scale activities aimed at enhancing network reliability and capabilities in delivering high-quality voice and data services, on the night of June 3-4, VivaCell-MTS will implement a

Глава МИД НКР принял участие в совещании руководящего состава МИД Армении и руководителей дипломатических представительств
  • Politics
  • 2014-06-02 19:14:10

2 июня министр иностранных дел Нагорно-Карабахской Республики Карен Мирзоян принял в Ереване участие в совещании руководителей подразделений центрального аппарата МИД РА и дипломатических представительств Армении за рубежом, в ходе

The Fourth International Festival of Young Musicians “New Names” Started
  • Culture
  • 2014-06-02 14:32:38

Upon the initiative of the “New Names” program in Armenia (coordinator, president of the Union of Cultural Workers, Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Armenia Silva Mekinyan)

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN CONDUCTED WORKING VISIT TO TAVUSH MARZ
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-02 12:35:20

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan conducted a working visit to Tavush marz.   The President of Armenia visited a newly built kindergarten in the border community Voskevan, familiarized with the conditions of

Our dear friend Karen Vardanyan needs your help!
  • Social
  • 2014-06-02 12:29:47

Dear colleagues, relatives, friends, acquaintances and fellow brothers and sisters…   I would like to inform you that Karen Vardanyan, The Executive Director of Union of Information Technology Enterprises in Armenia

OSCE Office in Yerevan supports training of civil servants on simplifying market regulations
  • Press release
  • 2014-06-02 11:31:47

YEREVAN, 2 June 2014 – A series of training sessions for civil servants from Armenian ministries and state agencies on simplifying regulations in the market environment kicked off today

Ameriabank wins EBRD’s 2013 Deal of the Year Award
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-31 16:12:05

Ameriabank has been awarded the 2013 Deal of the Year award by the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The award was presented to Mr. Gagik Sahakyan, Ameriabank’s Corporate

The physics AybLab in PhysMath School celebrates its 7th anniversary
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-29 16:46:22

In May 2007, a physics laboratory named after distinguished physics teacher Benhur Pakhchanian was inaugurated at the Physics-Mathematics Special School in Yerevan. This AybLab was installed by the Ayb

Bako Sahakyan partook in festive events dedicated to the day of the First Armenian Republic
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-28 17:15:31

On 28 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, officials from Armenia

The 20th Anniversary of the Ceasefire Marked in Burg-Le-Valance of France
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-27 18:45:45

On May 23, the City Hall of France’s Burg-Le-Valance and the Coordinating Association of Armenian Organizations of Drom and Ardesh held a joint event dedicated to the 20th anniversary

Over 50 companies will present their technological solutions within the frames of DigiTec Business Forum
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-27 17:08:42

On June 20-21, 2014 the visitors of the 7th annual DigiTec Business Forum will have a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the solutions of around 50 Armenian, Russian

Bardzrakash St. Gregory Monastery participated in 2014 World Monuments Watch Day on May 26
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-27 14:27:58

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), in cooperation with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS and the World Monuments Fund, participated in a World Monuments Watch

Receiving money from abroad to recharge your mobile account is now possible with Orange
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-26 18:50:55

Today Orange has announced the launch of a new solution,  that makes it possible for Orange clients to receive money to recharge their mobile account from abroad. From now

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA, ARMENIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE EXPAND ARMENIAN GENOCIDE DISCUSSION IN THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-26 18:38:31

Washington, D.C. - As the world marked Genocide Awareness month this past April, representatives of the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) and the Armenian National Institute (ANI) broadened the

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees held in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-26 17:50:44

On 26 May President Bako Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees held in Yerevan. The Artsakh Republic President proposed to reinclude the improvement

ako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-26 11:33:53

 President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding honorary title of NKR Honored Doctor to the NKR health ministry's “Regional Medical Unit of Shoushi” closed joint-stock company’s executive director Vigen

“911” and “112” hot line emergency services are available free of charge in Orange network
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-23 18:07:47

Subscribers of all operators are free to call to “911” and “112” hot line emergency services within Orange Armenia network.  The calls to these hot line numbers are free

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2014 summer draft and demobilization
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-23 17:04:10

On 23 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2014 summer draft and demobilization.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

OSCE encourages better co-operation between police, media and civil society in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-23 15:39:58

  TSAKHKADZOR, Armenia, 23 May 2014 – Discussing the current developments in the Armenian police reform and assessing the level of co-operation between the police and the public are among

VivaCell-MTS and FPWC marked the International Day for Biological Diversity
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-22 18:23:42

On May 22-the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and VivaCell-MTS invited all media representatives to a press conference which

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to the world-famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-22 17:20:03

On 22 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to the world-famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour. The letter runs as follows:  “Dear Charles Aznavour, On behalf of the people and

Regional Youth Network National Conference
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-22 14:57:43

  22 May, 2014, YEREVAN – Regional Youth Network (RYN) National Conference was held on 16-19 May in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia. The event was organized with the support of the European

Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2014
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-22 14:46:26

Q2 2014 Financial Highlights - Revenue: $517.7 million - GAAP earnings per share: $0.40 - Non-GAAP earnings per share: $0.65 MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Synopsys, Inc.

Sovereign debt crisis represents a challenge to hopes for a more united Europe
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-22 13:12:28

On the eve of this week’s European Parliament elections, new research from Grant Thornton reveals that despite the economic problems caused by the sovereign debt crisis, support for the

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund unveils water network and community center in Aknaghbyur
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-22 11:35:57

Yerevan, May 21, 2014 – On May 21, a close to 40-person delegation of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, led by Executive Director Ara Vardanyan and comprising benefactors, trustees, and

President Bako Sahakyan signed
  • Announcements
  • 2014-05-21 18:36:20

On 21 May President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously NKR Defence Army N division's junior sergeant Arthur Ohanjanyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for

MONTE MELKONIAN: A TALENTED SCHOLAR AND DEFENDER OF KARABAKH’S SELF-DETERMINATION
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-21 16:14:30

In assessing the grand victories of May, in particular, the victory won at the World War II and the liberation of Shushi, it is important not only to perceive

Youth work outside – The rural youth is on target of youth work
  • Social
  • 2014-05-21 14:39:14

The European youth organizations are using different methods to involve young people into civil society. This process is less effective in rural areas, but in other hand, youth organizations

The Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition is pleased to announce that the names of the 26 participants who have managed to overcome the pre-selection round of the competition are already known
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-19 15:51:57

The Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition is pleased to announce that the names of the 26 participants who have managed to overcome the pre-selection round of the competition are

Orange summarizes the first results of Mobile Number Portability and reveals the winners of “Hurry to become Orange”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-19 14:11:22

Today Orange has announced the names of the 3 winners of the “Hurry to become Orange” offer. Everyone, who preregistered from March 11 to April 1 on the special

Micro-projects aimed at development and reintegration
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-19 14:01:24

Deutsche GesellschaftfürInternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) invites non-for-profit Diaspora organizations registered outside of Armenia or non-for-profit organizations established by returnees in Armenia to submit proposals for micro-projects aimed at development and reintegration

Information on VivaCell-MTS’ coverage map and technologies made publicly available
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-19 13:51:14

In accordance with the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission Decision No 70N dated April 2, 2014, the list of localities with/without VivaCell-MTS’ network coverage, as well as the information

Public Consultations on Constitutional Reform in Armenia
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-05-19 13:06:56

YEREVAN, 19 May 2014 - A series of public consultations on a draft concept paper on constitutional reform in Armenia, will be held in Yerevan on 20, 21 and

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-19 11:57:50

On May 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

On 18 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-18 12:56:48

On 18 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group.  At the beginning of the meeting the President congratulated the newly appointed French co-chairman Pierre

High appreciation for environmental projects
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-16 17:44:21

On May 16, at 16:00 the VivaCell-MTS office hosted the representatives of the IUCN National Committee of the Netherlands (IUCN) and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and

President Bako Sahakyan received director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund's French office Petros Terzyan
  • Social
  • 2014-05-16 16:54:51

On 16 May President Bako Sahakyan received director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund's French office Petros Terzyan. Issues related to various projects implemented in Artsakh by means of the fund

Orange introduces a wide range of tablets and “MyTab” - a dedicated internet offer for tablet users
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-16 15:40:39

Orange has announced today its objective to become the best place to buy tablets associated with internet services. From today a wide range of new tablet models will be

President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the “Artsakh” Compatriotic Union led by the organization’s head Varouzhan Grigoryan.
  • Social
  • 2014-05-16 14:51:38

On 16 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the “Artsakh” Compatriotic Union led by the organization’s head Varouzhan Grigoryan. President Sahakyan rated high the role of the

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia make the International Day of Families a real celebration for just another family
  • Social
  • 2014-05-15 18:19:54

May 15, 2014, Yervandashat, ARMENIA On the International Day of Families VivaCell-MTS volunteer staff members together with the General Manager, Ralph Yirikian, and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia

An Event Dedicated to the May 9 Triple Holiday Took Place in the St. Mary Church in Washington
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-14 19:01:49

  On May 12, an event dedicated to the May 9 Triple Holiday took place in the St. Mary Church in Washington. A liturgy in memory of the soldiers-liberators perished at

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-14 18:56:25

  On 14 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov.  Issues related

Глава МИД НКР принял президента общественной организации «Викимедиа-Армения» и директора фонда «Интеллектуальный Ренессанс»
  • Social
  • 2014-05-14 16:47:10

13 мая министр иностранных дел Нагорно-Карабахской Республики Карен Мирзоян принял президента научно-образовательной общественной организации «Викимедиа-Армения» Сусанну Мкртчян и директора фонда «Интеллектуальный Ренессанс» Акопа Акопяна. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд

Calls to emergency response service numbers within VivaCell-MTS network are free for everyone
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-14 13:51:00

VivaCell-MTS informs that now the calls made to 112 and 911 emergency response service numbers on the territory of the VivaCell-MTS network coverage are free of charge for the

Statement by Members of the European Parliament on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Ceasefire Agreement
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-13 19:02:54

Statement by Members of the European Parliament on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Ceasefire Agreement   Members of the European Parliament Eleni Theocharous, Frank Engel, Tatjana Zdanoka, Ewald Stadler, Inaki Irazabalbeitia,

President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-13 18:54:59

President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws "On making a change to the law "On the Structure of the NKR Cabinet of Ministers"", "On making changes to the law "On

Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Francois Hollande visited Orange shop
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-13 18:53:04

President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the French Republic Francois Hollande, who is in Armenia on a state visit,  have visited today the Orange shop, located in Yerevan

President Bako Sahakyan received director of the “Intellectual Renaissance” Fund Hakob Hakobyan and head of the “Wikimedia-Armenia” scientific and educational public organization Susanna Mkrtchyan
  • Social
  • 2014-05-13 18:48:28

On 13 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received director of the “Intellectual Renaissance” Fund Hakob Hakobyan and head of the “Wikimedia-Armenia” scientific and educational public organization Susanna Mkrtchyan. Issues

One of Orange subscribers to attend Orange Warsaw Festival 2014
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-05-12 19:06:51

Today Orange has launched a special SMS quiz, the winner of which will have a unique chance to attend the Orange Warsaw music festival.  The Orange subscriber, who will

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and partook there in a solemn ceremony of opening a newly built stadium
  • Social
  • 2014-05-12 18:50:00

On 12 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and partook there in a solemn ceremony of opening a newly built stadium.  President Sahakyan considered important

Announcement
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-12 18:18:58

Mr. Volinkin, the Russian Federation Ambassador to Armenia, declared a “persona non grata”  by Georgian authorities and exiled from the country for carrying out intelligence activities against their state,

President Bako Sahakyan partook in the opening ceremony of the conference dedicated to the International Day of Nurses held at the Stepanakert Culture and Youth palace
  • Social
  • 2014-05-12 16:50:48

On 12 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the opening ceremony of the conference dedicated to the International Day of Nurses held at the Stepanakert Culture and

Prime Minister Welcomes French Saur Company Executive Chairman
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-12 12:30:12

    Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Jérôme Le Conte, Executive Chairman of the French Saur Company, which is the trust manager of the Armenian Water and

Day 7 – Lunch in Surp Giragos
  • Social
  • 2014-05-11 13:50:30

  14 Days in Diyarbakir - 14 Photos of Amed - 14 Pieces on Tigranakert. "Repair's" special correspondant MJM, a french-armenian journalist, has recently spent two weeks in the current capital

Comment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian on the address of American Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-10 11:39:28

Comment by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian on the address of American Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington D.C. In

CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY OVERWHELMINGLY ADOPTS BILL RECOGNIZING NAGORNO KARABAKH'S INDEPENDENCE
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-09 15:33:29

Washington, DC - Today, the California State Assembly, by a vote of 70-1, recognized the independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). Specifically,

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN IS PARTICIPATING IN FESTIVE EVENTS IN ARTSAKH
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-09 14:11:56

  The President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan who is presently in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) on a working visit is participating in the festive events dedicated to

Congratulatory Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and Liberation of Shoushi
  • Social
  • 2014-05-09 13:24:45

Congratulatory Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and Liberation of Shoushi     Dear compatriots, Dear veterans of the

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-08 19:07:01

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring military rank of major-general to colonel Michael Arzoumanyan, commander of N military unit of the NKR Defense Army.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE

On 8 May a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the Residence of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi
  • Social
  • 2014-05-08 19:03:01

On 8 May a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the Residence of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the

The “National Gallery” 10th International Musical Festival kicks off
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-08 16:43:05

The “Arts Gallery” cultural fund, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia, presents the “National Gallery”10th International Musical Festival that will last from

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a ceremony of putting into operation the newly-built apartment building on the Toumanyan Street in capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-08 15:54:22

On 8 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a ceremony of putting into operation the newly-built apartment building on the Toumanyan Street in capital Stepanakert. The Head of

The name of the Orange customer to become a VIP guest at Cannes Film Festival revealed
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-08 15:34:05

Today Orange has announced the name of the winner of “To Cannes” video-contest. Andranik Harutyunyan, whose video was among the top 15 rated on Facebook and received the highest

7 billion people have a Red Cross or Red Crescent story
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-08 14:21:48

May 8, 2014 – Geneva:Everyday most of the seven billion people in the world are touched by the Red Cross and Red Crescent without even realizing it. Almost everyone

Commentary of the NKR Foreign Ministry with Regards to the Recent Statement of the US Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-08 13:27:09

We consider it necessary to note that the position of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic on the prospects of settlement of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict remains unchanged. Any return to the past

Armenian tourist attractiveness and open sky policy presented in Zurich
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-08 11:45:32

Switzerland-Armenia Business Forum was held in Zurich, Switzerland on May 7, 2014. The event, organized by the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-CIS, aims at exploring trade and investment opportunities

Ambassador James Warlick Nagorno-Karabakh: The Keys to a Settlement
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-07 17:20:24

Ambassador James Warlick Nagorno-Karabakh: The Keys to a Settlement   May 7, 2014 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Wednesday, May 7, 9:00am   Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:   Thank you for joining me this morning.  I

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN WILL CONDUCT WORKING VISIT TO RUSSIAN FEDERATION
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-07 15:59:34

  This evening, President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working visit to the Russian Federation. On his working visit, the President of Armenia will hold a meeting with RF President

Prime Minister Meets With His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos Of All Armenians
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-06 17:00:30

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan welcomed His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians to the Office of Government. Thanking His Holiness for paying a visit to the Government, the Prime

GOLDEN APRICOT Yerevan 11th International Film Festival program presented. VivaCell-MTS is traditionally the General Partner of the Festival
  • Culture
  • 2014-05-06 16:38:50

GOLDEN APRICOT Yerevan International Film Festival presented its 11th edition at a joint press conference held in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia and

President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-06 15:01:23

On 5 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.    Issues related to the current stage of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-06 14:54:08

On May 5, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. During the meeting, the parties exchanged

40% increase in flights, as compared to April 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-06 12:37:22

For the past months there has been observed a regular increase in the number of passengers and flights, this being the result of the “open sky” policy adopted by

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-06 12:22:47

On May 6, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Armenia will be represented at Arabian Travel Market international tourism exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-05 15:54:33

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia will represent Armenia at the Arabian Travel Market international travel and tourism show in Dubai from May 5-8.   With an expected attendance of over

Fourth Photo Exhibition on Freedom of Speech and Information Marks World Press Freedom Day in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-05 15:48:40

  YEREVAN, 5 May, 2014 - "Freedom of Press: the Right to Know" is the theme of the exhibition that  opened in Yerevan today to mark World Press Freedom Day.  The Freedom

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of Armenian philanthropists from the Russian Federation headed by Vladimir Avagyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-05 14:21:02

On 5 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of Armenian philanthropists from the Russian Federation headed by Vladimir Avagyan.  Issues related to the implementation of various projects

Prime Minister: we will support farmers with specific programs
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-05 11:54:10

  Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Verin Artashat and Norashen village communities in Ararat Marz on May 4, 2014. The Premier met with local

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-05-05 10:57:27

On May 6, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

Roundtable at Tufts University
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-02 13:13:40

On April 28, Nagorno Karabakh Republic Permanent Representative to the USA Robert Avetisyan participated in the roundtable discussion on Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict, which took place at US Tufts University’s Fletcher

ARMENIAN ORPHAN RUG TO GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY, WHITE HOUSE SAYS
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-01 12:57:30

Washington, DC - With Members of Congress and the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) weighing in, the White House has agreed to release the Armenian Orphan Rug for public

President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding
  • Press release
  • 2014-05-01 12:44:36

On 29 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding. In connection with the 20th anniversary of liberating the Talish village in the NKR Martakert region and for

OSCE Office in Yerevan supports access to higher education for disabled people
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-30 17:54:08

  YEREVAN, 30 April 2014 – Opportunities, problems and challenges of higher education for people with disabilities was the focus of an OSCE-supported roundtable discussion today in Yerevan.  The event is

Orange Foundation completes its 3rd year of activity in Armenia
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-30 16:06:26

This April Orange Foundation completed its 3rd year of activity in Armenia. Being one of the first corporate foundations in Armenia, Orange Foundation has the mission to help the

Один за всех, и все против законопроекта
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-29 18:00:11

29 апреля в Парламенте Грузии состоится обсуждение законопроекта «о ликвидации всех форм дискриминации». Законопроект зашел в Парламент всего лишь месяц назад, но уже успел не только привлечь к себе

Orange Prepaid Internet now more convenient and affordable
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-28 18:11:01

Today Orange has introduced a new “Mekic mek” offer for the benefit of mobile internet users. Orange “Mekic mek” provides customers of regions with the freedom to use internet

VivaCell-MTS implemented the 4th draw “365”
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-28 16:22:48

The leading telecommunications operator in Armenia VivaCell-MTS prepared just another surprise for its “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in

WWF experts proved the presence of one male and two females of the Caucasian leopard in Southern Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-28 16:19:25

Since September 2013 up to April 2014 WWF got camera trapped 14 photos of the Caucasian leopards. The analyses of the photos show that at least one male and

Foreign Minister of Armenia received the delegation of Foreign Policy Society of Finland
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-28 11:51:21

On April 26 Minister Edward Nalbandian received the delegation of well-known “Paasikivi” foreign policy society which consists of Finland’s political and public figures, diplomats and experts.   Minister Nalbandian presented to

April 26th: The annual Flower Gathering Event at Genocide Memorial
  • Social
  • 2014-04-26 17:34:28

Already for the fifth time the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in cooperation with VivaCell-MTS and the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute organizes the Flower Gathering

VIVACELL-MTS,USAID,AND FPWC UP FORWATER SUPPLY PROJECTS IN FOUR VILLAGES OF ARMENIA
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-25 18:11:22

LUKASHIN, ARMENIA–On April 25, Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator VivaCell-MTS, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) announced

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Constantine Orbelyan
  • Culture
  • 2014-04-25 17:12:13

On 25 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Constantine Orbelyan. The telegram runs as follows:  “I have learnt with deep sorrow about the

President Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan at the Permanent Representation
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-25 15:27:04

On 25 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Yerevan at the Permanent Representation of the NKR to Armenia with a group of US congressmen headed by chairman

United States Department of Commerce Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) Open Seminar on WTO GPA Obligations and International Best Practices in Public Procurement Yerevan, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-25 15:26:04

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), in partnership with the WTO Secretariat, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the Ministry of Finance

“YIA Ruler” project
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-25 14:03:28

Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia currently implements “YIA Ruler” project from April 22-26 in the frames of EU “Youth in Action”, the participants of which are young people,

PRESIDENT OBAMA REITERATES CALL FOR A FULL, FRANK AND JUST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-25 10:35:27

Recalls America's role in helping to save the survivors   Washington, DC - Today, President Barack Obama solemnly commemorated the victims of the Armenian Genocide and reiterated his call that "a

To The Organizations of the International Community and Public Opinion, the Parliamentary Committees of the European Union;
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-25 10:22:54

To The Organizations of the International Community and Public Opinion, the Parliamentary Committees of the European Union; The multiple manifestations of the most hateful crime against humanity – the historical

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA RESPONSE TO TURKISH PRIME MINISTER ERDOGAN'S STATEMENT ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ANNIVERSARY
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-24 16:09:05

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayip Erdogan, released a statement on the day before Armenians worldwide commemorate and remember the 1.5 million victims of

The U.S. City of Pico Rivera recognized the town of Karvachar, NKR, as a “Firendship city”
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-24 15:33:36

On April 22, the Pico Rivera City Council, California, unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the town of Karvachar  of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as a “Friendship City”. The resolution particularly

President Bako Sahakyan visited memorial complex of the capital and laid flowers to the monument of innocent victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-24 15:12:38

On 24 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the republic visited memorial complex of the capital and laid flowers to the monument of innocent

President Bako Sahakyan received president of the “Michael Tariverdiev” Charitable Fund, the widow of the prominent composer Vera Tariverdieva and Russian poet Victor Konoplev
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-23 18:15:03

On 23 April President Bako Sahakyan received president of the “Michael Tariverdiev” Charitable Fund, the widow of the prominent composer Vera Tariverdieva and Russian poet Victor Konoplev. Accoridng to Bako

President Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the Board of the Cédric Martin Foundation
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-23 17:37:47

On 23 April President Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the Board of the Cédric Martin Foundation of Switzerland headed by its founder Jacques Martin and responsible

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN TOOK PART IN RA NAS GENERAL MEETING
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-23 15:52:01

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan took part in the annual general meeting of the RA National Academy of Sciences (NAS). At the meeting, the main results of the Academy’s 2013

U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-22 18:26:17

From April 23-26, a U.S. Congressional delegation including Congressman Ed Royce (R-California), Congressman Eliot Engel (D-New York), Congressman David Cicilline (D-Rhode Island), and Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-Florida) will visit

New bundles available for customers of Orange monthly subscriptions
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-22 17:16:00

Orange has introduced new bundles for the benefit of monthly subscription customers. From now on customers of Dolphin, Butterfly and Panther all tariff plans will be able to activate

President Bako Sahakyan signed laws
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-22 16:48:33

President Bako Sahakyan signed laws "On making a change to the law "On State Duty"", on making a change to the law "On Family Code", on making amendments to

President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on issues related to organizing solemn events dedicated to the Victory Holiday
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-22 16:09:58

On 22 April President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on issues related to organizing solemn events dedicated to the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Artsakh Republic Defense

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-22 14:38:20

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding philanthropist Norik Petrosyan with the "Vachagan Barepasht" medal for services rendered to the Nagorno Karabagh Republic.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF

Armenian Genocide Featured at the 44th Annual Scholars’ Conference by Doris Melkonian & Arda Melkonian
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-22 12:55:30

On the eve of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, the 44th Annual Scholars’ Conference (ASC) on the Holocaust and the Churches featured the first Genocide of the 20th century, adopting

Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-22 12:53:19

On April 19 Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian visited Moscow where he and the Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov held a working meeting. The Heads of

Bako Sahakyan received member of the European Parliament Frank Engel and director of the "European friends of Armenia" organization Eduardo Lorenzo Ochoa
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-19 18:55:43

On 19 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received member of the European Parliament Frank Engel and director of the "European friends of Armenia" organization Eduardo Lorenzo Ochoa. A number

Good Friday is a non-working day for VivaCell-MTS employees
  • Social
  • 2014-04-17 18:42:29

VivaCell-MTS informs that traditionally Good Friday is a non-working day in the Company. The Good Friday is celebrated on April 18 this year.   The Palm Sunday was celebrated on April

EU and Oxfam with Business Support Center promote the linkages between the smallholder farmers and key food processors in Armenia
  • Social
  • 2014-04-17 17:28:26

EU and Oxfam with Business Support Center promote the linkages between the smallholder farmers and key food processors in Armenia. April 18, 2014, YEREVAN- OXFAM in Armenia and BSC Business

VivaCell-MTS continues supporting the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia
  • Culture
  • 2014-04-17 16:26:16

The long road of formation always seems easier when it is accompanied by faithful, supporting partners. Since 2010 such kind of friend for the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia

CAREER DAY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AT HSBC BANK
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-17 12:12:00

On April 16,  Junior Achievement of Armenia and the  HSBC Bank organized a career day for 15 students of Armavir, Kotayq and Yerevan at the Yerevan headquarters of HSBC

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts presents new educational programs Magical Labyrinth and City Hundertwasser
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-15 18:17:45

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts presents new educational programs Magical Labyrinth and City Hundertwasser.    The Cafesjian Center for the Arts (CCA) has launched two new educational programs: Magical Labyrinth

Orange offers an innovative solution for internet and fixed phone services
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-15 16:04:49

Today Orange has launched a new innovative solution combining fixed voice and mobile broadband internet services in one box. 3 new Orange MyBox tariff plans will enable customers to

The Elderly Under the Watchful Eye of Orran and VivaCell MTS
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-14 18:29:59

From the day it was founded in the year 2000,  Orran has embraced hundreds of elderly providing them a safe and warm haven.  At Orran, the eldery receive a

Freeskier Iva Tsiklauri conquered three highest peaks of three Caucasus countries
  • Sport
  • 2014-04-14 17:43:18

  Tbilisi (Georgia) - In March 2014 22-year-old Georgian freeskier Iva Tsiklauri completed an incredible freeriding expedition to three peaks of Caucasus mountains – Aragats (4091 m.) in Armenia, Bazarduzu

On the Formation of the new Government of the Republic of Armenia* *This statement is open for any initiative and entity to join it
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-14 16:18:19

  Much of the discourse surrounding the resignation of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and the appointment of the new Prime Minister has been based on narrow-minded and primitive speculations about

To: Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Honorable Robert Menendez
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-11 18:50:51

To: Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee  Honorable Robert Menendez    Dear Senator Menendez,   In Armenia, we were excited to learn that on April 10 the Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted

On public developments for Open Government Partnership-Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-11 15:25:25

Journalists’ Club “Asparez” (Arena) held 3 public discussions in Gyumri, Vanadzor and Yerevan from March 31 to April 8, thus finishing the first stage of public awareness rising about

Orange continues making smartphones more available
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-11 15:13:24

Orange has introduced new credit possibilities for its customers with monthly subscriptions. From now on customers subscribing to Dolphin, Butterfly and Panther 3000 tariff plans can acquire handsets by

“Anelik” International Money transfer system is now available at Ardshininvestbank
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-11 13:36:43

From now on Ardshininvestbank offers its customers another money transfer system, which will be available in all 56 sales points of the bank in Armenia and the Republic of

A new project to upgrade Bagratashen-Sadakhlo border crossing point
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-11 13:12:15

Yerevan, 11 April 2014 – Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia, the EU Delegation to Armenia, the RA National Security Council and the RA State Revenue

Armenian community in Brazil supports Kessab Armenians
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-11 13:07:34

Yerevan, April  11, 2014 -  The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s Brazilian affiliate has raised 10 000 USD, which will be directed towards Kessab Armenians' needs.   Donations can be directed to ARDSHININVESTBANK

Edward Nalbandian’s Statement on the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-11 12:43:29

We welcome the adoption of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee 410 Resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. We commend the principled stance of the Chairman of the Senate Foreign

Decent Housing conditions for another 25 families
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-11 11:46:21

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue partnership to bring decent housing to 25 more families in need    VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia joined in a home

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY SUBMITS TESTIMONY TO CONGRESS IN SUPPORT OF ROBUST U.S. ASSISTANCE TO ARMENIA & ARTSAKH, SAFEGUARDING KESSAB ARMENIANS
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-10 19:10:52

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State-Foreign Operations and Related Programs on the proposed Fiscal Year

VivaCell-MTS covers the tuition fee for already 500 students
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-10 18:08:52

VivaCell-MTS continues the “Education Fund” project. This year the Company has allocated AMD 180 million to cover the entire tuition fee to 200 more students from different universities. This

The EU Advisory Group shares Best Practices and Methods of Interviewing Suspects
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-04-10 17:02:52

On 10 and 11 April 2014, the international seminar on Interviewing Suspects: best practice, models and methods was organized as a result of close collaboration between RA Police and

Role of the national parliament in protection and promotion of human rights
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-04-10 17:00:16

The EU Advisory Group organized an international seminar on the Role of the National Parliaments in Protection and Promotion of Human Rights on 10 April 2014, in the National

20 YEARS AFTER THE GENOCIDE IN RWANDA: LESSONS LEARNED AND UNLEARNED
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-10 16:45:30

by BAN Ki-moon   Today in the Central African Republic, government and community leaders are struggling to help the country find the path of peace.   On Monday in Kigali, I will join

Orange supports young members of Gyumri football school
  • Сharity
  • 2014-04-10 16:11:00

Today Orange has announced the launch of a partnership with Shirak FC. In the frame of this cooperation Orange will support the 400 children of Shirak FC youth school

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-09 16:40:57

On 9 April President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on making amendments and supplements to the December 12, 2007 NKR Presidential decree “On setting the procedure of activities of

“Super 0 Daily” – unlimited on-net calls for AMD150 per day
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-09 11:56:57

VivaCell-MTS offers the subscribers to “Alo We” and “YES” tariff plans a new opportunity to make unlimited on-net calls.   For that one simply needs to activate the “Super 0 Daily”

FPWC and VivaCell-MTS joint Earth Day Campaign 2014 kicked off with two events in Yerevan Zoo
  • Social
  • 2014-04-08 16:06:26

The Earth Day Campaign 2014 kicked off on April 5th in Yerevan Zoo with a tree-planting event, where volunteers from VivaCell-MTS staff actively participated as volunteers, and a contest

PANEL SESSION OF THE NORAVANK FOUNDATION RESEARCH COUNCIL
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-08 13:51:16

A session of the Noravank Foundation Research Council took place on April 4, 2014.  The agenda included: (i) report on S. Sarukhanyan’s participation in international conference held on March 26-28,

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs received delegation of the Confederation of Independent Football Associations (ConIFA)
  • Sport
  • 2014-04-08 12:38:48

On April 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received delegation of the ConIFA headed by its general secretary Sascha Düerkop. At the meeting the

Two “Special” packages for “Personal” and “City Talks” tariff plan subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-08 12:36:57

Now the subscribers to VivaCell-MTS’ “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans have an opportunity to subscribe to two “Special” packages for their close ones.   The package includes 1500 minutes

President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Confederation of International Football Associations headed by its general secretary Sascha Düerkop
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-07 16:59:17

On 7 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Confederation of International Football Associations headed by its general secretary Sascha Düerkop.  Issues related to the development of

Alternative energy resources in regions: a new VivaCell-MTS - FPWC joint project kicked off
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-04 16:46:29

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) together with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS is launching a new project with a kickoff event in the Tsovagyugh

President Bako Sahakyan was present at the artillery regimental tactic exercises of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army with the participation of military aviation
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-04 16:27:55

On 4 April President Bako Sahakyan was present at the artillery regimental tactic exercises of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army with the participation of military aviation. The Commander-in-Chief of the

SENATORS BOB MENENDEZ AND MARK KIRK INTRODUCE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-04 13:39:58

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), a long-time champion of Armenian issues and powerful voice for justice, along with Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL), who previously served as

19% increase in passenger flow, as compared to March 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-04 11:07:05

For the past 6 months there has been observed a regular increase in the number of passengers and flights, this being the result of the “open sky” policy adopted

Raffi Hovannisian Meets with US Ambassador John Heffern
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-03 16:47:29

Yerevan--Raffi K. Hovannisian met today with United States Ambassador John A. Heffern. They discussed a broad array of issues of mutual interest relating to domestic and foreign policy challenges for

Orange introduces a new surprise for Orange Hello prepaid subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-03 16:13:42

Mobile Number Portability service, allowing mobile subscribers to choose the preferable operator while keeping their current number is now available in Armenia. Continuing the wave of surprises linked with

HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ED ROYCE AND RANKING MEMBER ELIOT ENGEL INTRODUCE TURKEY CHRISTIAN CHURCHES ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-03 15:58:09

H.R. 4347 Requires an Annual Report from the U.S. Department of State on the Status of Stolen, Confiscated or Unreturned Christian Properties in Turkey    http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs174/1101603782901/img/1403.jpg WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, as

The letter of Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-02 18:19:56

Armenia expresses its grave concern over the recent escalation of the situation in North-Western Syria, around the ancient town of Kessab and surrounding twelve villages predominantly populated by Armenians.

President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Saroushen in the Askeran region
  • Social
  • 2014-04-02 17:52:28

On 2 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Saroushen in the Askeran region and met the community’s representatives. Issues related to the settlement’s socio-economic development and

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-02 14:38:15

On April 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Orange welcomes Mobile Number Portability in Armenia and introduces new surprises for monthly subscription customers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-01 15:56:53

From the 11th of March Orange has been widely communicating about the upcoming Mobile Number Portability service. More than 30’000 Armenian citizens have consulted www.1qayl.am website and more than

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s appeal to Armenians worldwide
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-01 15:02:42

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s appeal to Armenians worldwide .     Dear compatriots, brothers and sisters   The tragic events taking place in Kessab these days bring back memories of the most mournful times of

NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR OF CZECH REPUBLIC TO ARMENIA PRESENTED HIS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-01 14:37:29

Today the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Armenia Tomas Pernicky presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.   The president congratulated the

FAO: Europe, Central Asia not without nutrition woes
  • Press release
  • 2014-04-01 14:20:27

BUCHAREST, 1 APRIL 2014 – Taken as a whole and looking strictly at caloric intake, the 53-country Europe and Central Asia region should see the prevalence of hunger fall

Airtime and SMS for subscribers to “MTS Connect Unlimited” and “MTS Connect Unlimited +” tariff plans
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-04-01 14:00:48

The current and the new subscribers to VivaCell-MTS’ “MTS Connect Unlimited” and “MTS Connect Unlimited+” tariff plans will now also get a package providing 1500 on-net airtime and an

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN TO THE ASSYRIAN COMMUNITY OF ARMENIA ON THE OCCASION OF HAB NISAN
  • Social
  • 2014-04-01 13:35:53

    01.04.2014       I heartily congratulate the Assyrians of Armenia on the occasion of New Year – Hab Nisan.   Respected friends,   I have no doubt that the Armenian and Assyrian peoples’ age-old neighborhood, their

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-04-01 12:23:04

On April 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

Now customers can pre-order Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone from VivaCell-MTS
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-31 19:02:02

VivaCell-MTS gives an opportunity to be among the first to order Samsung Galaxy S5 newest smartphone by either applying: 1. online: via VivaCell-MTS official web-site (www.mts.am), or; 2. by visiting the

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA APPLAUDS ARMENIAN CAUCUS LETTER ON KESSAB
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-31 11:00:26

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) applauded the Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Michael Grimm (R-NY), along with Armenian Genocide resolution

Since 2008 VivaCell-MTS has been supporting children with autism
  • Social
  • 2014-03-28 18:00:37

During 7 years of cooperation financial support of more than AMD 96 million has been provided to the International Child Development Center NGO which provides specialized educational treatment to

President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Artak Barseghyan
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-28 17:43:17

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Artak Barseghyan and representatives of the “Pernod Ricard” Company. Issues related to the activities

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys from a newly built dwelling house located at the Vardan Mamikonyan St. 7 of capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-28 14:38:50

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys from a newly built dwelling house located at the Vardan Mamikonyan St.

Promoting Innovative Rural Tourism (PIRT) In the Black Sea Basin region
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-28 11:37:25

28 March, 2014, YEREVAN - The launch of the EU funded project “Promoting Innovative Rural Tourism” (PIRT) for local service providers and local travel agencies engaged in the project

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA CONDEMNS ATTACKS AGAINST ARMENIANS IN SYRIA
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-27 12:51:18

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA CONDEMNS ATTACKS AGAINST ARMENIANS IN SYRIA Assembly Urges President Obama to Safeguard the Armenians of Kessab   Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) condemns the

Today is the Kangaroo 2014 Day
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-27 12:48:42

Today, more than 44 200 students from Armenia and Artsakh will participate in Kangaroo 2014 international mathematical contest.    This is the sixth year that Ayb Educational Foundation organizes in Armenia

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and had a meeting with youth representatives of the region
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-27 11:22:19

On 26 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and had a meeting with youth representatives of the region. Issues related to the republic’s socio-economic development

Event in Montebello, California
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-26 17:55:36

On March 22, an annual event of the ARF-D Dro Committee took place at the Armenian Centre of Montebello, California.       Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in the

OSCE organizes workshop on environment and security in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-26 16:15:19

YEREVAN, 26 March 2014 – The linkages between the environment and security and how to address challenges associated with them were the focus of a two-day OSCE workshop kicked

Harutyun Khachatryan’s Film’s World Premiere at Nyon IFF
  • Culture
  • 2014-03-26 14:57:14

On 30 April, the World premiere of the first title of Harutyun Khachatryan’s ENDLESS ESCAPE. ETERNAL RETURN film series “Hayk.Escape” will take place in “Vision du Reel” film festival

Premier’s Cup 2014-Dilijanyan Games Intellectual Game Tournament Kicks Off In Dilijan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-26 13:57:50

  “What, Where, When?” Premier’s Cup 2014-Dilijanyan Games intellectual game tournament will be held this March 28-30 in the framework of the Dilijanyan Games international intellectual festival.   Held under the high

31 smartphones to loyal customers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-25 17:58:26

Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator prepared just another surprise for its loyal customers, who are using the “Personal” and the “City Talks” and are subscribed to the “Special” package designed

World “woefully unprepared” for climate impacts on food, warns Oxfam
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-25 15:46:54

Climate change could put back the fight against hunger by decades but our global food system is woefully unprepared to cope with the challenge, said Oxfam today (25 March). 

The Urgency of Adaptation: Combating Climate Change in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-25 15:39:43

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will meet in Yokohama, Japan, on March 25-29 to discuss its latest and most comprehensive report on climate change. Made up

Orange launches new tariff plan “Eagle” - freedom, affordability, convenience
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-25 13:15:51

With only 6 days remaining till the launch of the Mobile Number Portability service in Armenia, Orange introduces its new tariff plan “Eagle” with minutes to all networks at

VivaCell-MTS sponsors the mini soccer championship among mass media representatives
  • Sport
  • 2014-03-24 16:57:19

Mini Soccer Championship among the Armenian media kicked off. The championship was organized by the Association of the Foreign Correspondents. VivaCell-MTS undertook the general sponsorship of the competition.   The championship

Y. Zorian and S. Shoukourian of Synopsys Receive 2013 Governmental State Award of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-24 15:38:38

By the decree of President Serzh Sargsyan, Synopsys Fellow and Chief Architect at Synopsys, Dr. Yervant Zorian and the member of the RA Academy of Sciences, Senior Manager at

The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Representatives of ARF-D “Hay Dat” Committees
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-24 15:01:40

On March 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received representatives of the “Hay Dat” committees of the ARF Dashnaktsutyun. NKR Foreign Minister stressed the importance

Orange offers new insurance and aftersales services
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-24 11:47:19

Today Orange has announced new improvement of its after-sales services. After having offered to its customers the possibility to deposit phones to be repaired in any Orange Shop all

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Social
  • 2014-03-21 14:48:22

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan was awarded with "Vachagan Barepasht" medal for

“Unlimited Internet Night” 7 days
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-21 14:19:12

The subscribers to VivaCell-MTS “Alo We”, “Dialect” and “YES” prepaid tariff plans now also have an opportunity to activate the “Unlimited Internet Night” service for a 7-day term for

Karabakh Telecom informs the public SMSs received from international unknown numbers are SPAM
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-20 22:01:25

Karabakh Telecom informs the public SMSs received from international unknown numbers are SPAM.  Please do not reply and do not place calls to those phone numbers. All subscribers will be credited

Armenian Eye Care Project and Orange Foundation launch 2014 Free Eye Care Initiative
  • Social
  • 2014-03-20 18:30:49

  Orange Foundation and the Armenian Eye Care Project (AECP) announce the launch of 2014 free eye care project, in the frame of which inhabitants of Ararat, Vayots Dzor, Gegharkunik,

Surprise for “Alo We” tariff plan subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-03-20 18:22:45

Now VivaCell-MTS “Alo We” tariff plan subscribers can activate the new “Super 0” service and for 30 days make unlimited on-net calls and send SMS within VivaCell-MTS network for

Theatre Workers Union of Armenia, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and the sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS will be holding the annual International Shakespeare Festival after Vahram Papazian
  • Culture
  • 2014-03-19 18:23:12

From March 19 till 22 the Theatre Workers Union of Armenia, with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and the sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS will be holding

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-19 17:01:44

On March 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-19 16:56:14

  On 18 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.  Issues related to the current stage of the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement negotiations

Глава МИД НКР принял посла Каспшика
  • Politics
  • 2014-03-18 18:39:38

18 марта министр иностранных дел Нагорно-Карабахской Республики Карен Мирзоян принял Личного представителя Действующего председателя ОБСЕ посла Анджея Каспшика. В ходе встречи стороны обсудили ряд вопросов, в том числе о ситуации

Armenia will be represented at MITT international travel & tourism exhibition
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-18 17:24:12

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, along with 10 tourism companies, will represent Armenia at the MITT International Travel & Tourism Exhibition in Moscow, Russia from March 19-22.   MITT is

President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws on making changes and amendments to the law
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-18 16:41:17

President Bako Sahakyan signed NKR laws on making changes and amendments to the law "On Protecting the Atmosphere", on making changes and amendments to the law  "On hunting and

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received minister of emergency situations of the Republic of Armenia Armen Yeritsyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-18 16:38:10

On 18 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received minister of emergency situations of the Republic of Armenia Armen Yeritsyan. A range of issues related to further deepening

THE PRESIDENT ATTENDED THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE ACADEMY OF JUSTICE
  • Press release
  • 2014-03-18 13:55:46

President Serzh Sargsyan today attended the opening ceremony of the Academy of Justice in the capital city. The President of Armenia toured the newly erected building of the Academy,