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A housing problem of another family to be solved in Paravaqar village
  • Social
  • 2019-10-17 16:31:54

    Like other border villages of Tavush region, Paravakar has also been subjected to shootings frequently. There are buildings in the village damaged by enemy shootings or half-built houses the

Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project is the only one from Armenia, which has passed the final stage of the competition announced by EOCA.
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-17 16:24:56

  "Solving human-bear conflict in Vayots Dzor, Armenia" project, which will contribute to the resolution of the "human-bear" conflict in Vayots Dzor. It is well known that, because of the

New stamp features 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate Kyaw Hla Aung
  • Social
  • 2019-10-16 16:31:40

    October 16, 2019 – A special ceremony dedicated to the cancellation of a new international postage stamp by HayPost, featuring 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate Kyaw Hla Aung, was held

Bako Sahakyan receives OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs and their accompanying officials
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-16 10:51:06

On 16 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Igor Popov (Russian Federation), Stephane Visconti (France) and Andrew Schofer (USA), personal representative of the OSCE

The Forum is thankful to its generous supporters: Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia TV Company and The Alexander, a Luxury Collection Hotel
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-15 10:26:27

October 15, 2019 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and organizing partners of the inaugural Aurora Forum are pleased to announce that the Yerevan Brandy Company, Armenia

Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 14:08:49

On 14 October President Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with senior staff of the Artsakh Republic foreign ministry’s central apparatus and permanent representatives of the country abroad. Issues related

IDBank redeemed the 5th tranche of coupon bonds
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 13:41:13

    The 5th dollar tranche of IDBank coupon bonds issued in October 2017, is redeemed.    The volume of the 5th tranche of the Bank was $ 5 million, the maturity of

From Singapore to Shushi: the launch of Aurora Forum
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-14 09:57:26

      Revival of Oriental Historical Heritage Fund is organizing one of the first events within Aurora Forum which will take place in Armenia and Artsakh on October 14-21 and will

AirBaltic airline will start operating flights on Yerevan-Riga-Yerevan route
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-09 14:01:31

  Due to the long-term bilateral negotiations between “Armenia” International Airport” CJSC and Latvian AirBaltic airline management will restart direct air connection between Armenia and Latvia.  The flights on Yerevan –

And did you recognize the leopard pictured on the back of the CB's new coin?
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 13:25:29

The photo of the Caucasian leopard, captured by trap cameras of Caucasus Wildlife Refuge was chosen by  the Ministry of Environment and Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia

Gyumri to host events symbolizing gratitude and friendship
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-07 12:34:36

        The first Aurora Forum, being held on October 14–21, will host events not only in Yerevan but also in Gyumri, Dilijan, Tatev, and Shushi.   On October 17, Gyumri will host

There are large-scale construction works taken place in Gyumri “Shirak” Airport
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-04 17:24:07

    There are large-scale construction works taken place in Gyumri “Shirak” Airport by "Armenia” International Airports” CJSC, new arrival hall is being built, apron is being reconstructed, the unpaved groundwork

Gohar Agha Upper Mosque restored in Shushi
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-04 16:37:09

    Works on restoration of Gohar Agha Upper Mosque, 19th century architectural and religious landmark in Shushi, move closer to end      Shushi, a town with unique and well-preserved architectural style, will

Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with Russian Armenian University celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-03 15:11:41

Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with Russian Armenian University celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.   The Embassy of India, Yerevan in collaboration with the Russian Armenian University (RAU)

Vahakni Town Starts "Innovation Green" Phase 1 of Its Smart City Plan
  • Social
  • 2019-10-02 17:40:22

Hovnanian International (HI), developer, owner and operator of Vahakni "Taghamas", Armenia's first self-operated, self-contained gated district, announced today its first phase of an overall smart city plan with the

Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony to Be Held in Tsitsernakaberd
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-02 11:17:20

  October 2, 2019 – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and the Armenia Tree Project are glad to announce that a tree-planting event in Tsitsernakaberd will be organized during the inaugural

Hidden camcorders have once again fixed the Caucasian leopard
  • Social
  • 2019-10-01 14:01:32

In Y2013, the trap cameras of the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) first fixed the presence of the Caucasian Leopard at the Caucasus Wildlife

IPRA GWA. The most prestigious award ceremony of PR field took place in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-10-01 11:39:00

    On 27 September the greatest, most influential and important event of PR field (Public Relations)  IPRA Golden World Awards 2019 award ceremony and Gala dinner took place in Yerevan.    Around

Lighting to Prevent Possible Bear Invasion
  • Social
  • 2019-09-30 14:27:39

For the residents of Arpi, a village in Vayots Dzor region, the last two months of summer passed in an unusual regime. The villagers had to establish a night

FPWC specialists conduct inspection in Aragats Mountain traces of a bear and a lair have been found
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-30 12:30:37

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) is expressing its concern about the periodic news reports about the people armed with firearms around Aragats Mountain.   It

Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-27 16:43:11

On 27 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region.   In the Hadrout town the President took part at the opening ceremony of the maternity unit of the

Aurora Humanitarian Award 2019 Laureate's name to be announced on October 19
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-27 10:48:33

  Gratitude in Action Takes Center Stage at the First of its Kind #AraratChallenge Fest   Aurora Prize Ceremony and Aurora Tribute and Fundraising Concert   announced for the #AraratChallenge Fest, a part of

Abovyan branch of IDBank will operate at a new address
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-25 12:26:31

    From now on, Abovyan branch of IDBank will go on operating in Tartui str. 1/1.    It was mentioned in the Bank, just like the other newly opened branches, in Abovyan

“Komitas: The Pathways of a Genius” Exhibition in Tatev
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-25 10:57:28

  As part of the Aurora Forum, visitors to Tatev Monastery have the opportunity to experience a unique exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Komitas Vardapet.   September 25, 2019, Yerevan,

Congratulatory message from the head of the International Women's Association of Hamshen Armenians “AMSHENKA” Saida Ohanyan to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia Raul Khadjimba on the occasion of his re-election to the post of the Head of State
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-24 12:35:54

  Dear Raul Dzhumkovich!   On behalf of the International women's Association of Hamshen Armenians «AMSHENKA» and from myself personally I congratulate You on your reelection as head of state. For a quarter

Aurora Forum Goodwill Ambassador and Two-Time Grammy Winning Musician Dana Leong to Perform for the #AraratChallenge Fest in Yerevan, Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:44:58

    World-renowned musician, humanitarian to headline the two-day festival filled with inspiring public talks, lectures, master classes and charity initiatives to facilitate humanitarian action.    September 23, 2019 – Dana Leong, the

IDBank will appeal the verdict of Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:31:32

  On 20.09.2019, the Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction announced the court verdict concerning the case of “ARZNI” LLC and Bankruptcy Manager of the same LLC vs. Anelik Bank, for

Defense Army Commander Major General Karen Abrahamyan awarded Lieutenant General's Soldier
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-23 19:18:55

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree conferring the military rank of lieutenant-general to Artsakh Republic Defense minister, commander of the Defense Army Karen Abrahamyan.   Handing in the lieutenant-general

Infant mortality rate in Armenia dropped by 19-20% by 2019
  • Social
  • 2019-09-23 18:40:59

  Achievements in improving quality of neonatal care in Armenia Armenian Association of Neonatal Medicine presents the project implemented with funding support from the US Agency for International Development   Yerevan – “In

Young volunteers of the Birthright Armenia program visit VivaCell-MTS
  • Social
  • 2019-09-23 17:50:55

    VivaCell-MTS hosted 45 Armenian volunteers, aged 21 to 32, who arrived from a number of countries. In a conversation with VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, the young people got

Attention for Chinese specialists, experts and specialists of the translated in Russian language, unique version of the book “Book of the changes” written “Iczin” or Yu. K. Shucki(1960).
  • Announcements
  • 2019-09-21 21:09:50

Felix Danielyan's Author's Calendar, which has been in operation since 1998, has been renamed "EVERYTHING IN TIMES" in 2017 for future events. The calendar is spread over an extremely limited

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Religion. The Pontifical Residence”
  • Social
  • 2019-09-19 16:19:16

    On September 18th, 2019, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Religion. The Pontifical Residence” has been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC in the premises of

Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan and prominent opera tenor Vahram Tadevosyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-19 14:22:03

On 19 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan and prominent opera tenor Vahram Tadevosyan.   Issues related to the development of sports,

Modern Parliament for a Modern Armenia Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-18 17:08:39

  The international community joins efforts to support the National Assembly of Armenia to enhance its overall efficiency as a policy-making institution and strengthen the capacity to deliver on its

First Reforming Film & TV Festival to Reform the World to be held in October
  • Culture
  • 2019-09-17 16:08:59

  Los Angeles, CA (September 17, 2019) – We are honored to announce that the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Anna Hokobyan, chairwoman of the Board of Trustees

Three Decades in a Basement
  • Social
  • 2019-09-17 11:56:07

      The Sukiasyan family from Gyulagarak village, Lori region, has been living in a damp and cold basement for years. Their wish to live a decent life was left unfulfilled

Bako Sahakyan sent a letter of condolences to His Holiness, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I.
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-16 14:55:41

On 16 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a letter of condolences to His Holiness, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I. The letter reads:  “On behalf of

2019 Young Aurora: The Three Finalists
  • Social
  • 2019-09-16 10:56:29

  All three teams will present their projects during the inaugural Aurora Forum in Armenia on October 18. It is our pleasure to announce that after a highly competitive process involving

Edu2Work to bridge the gap between labor market and education
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-12 17:04:17

    The joint project of Institute of Public Policy and Armenia National SDG Innovation Lab to help unlock opportunities for qualified workforce by linking data, people, and policies   Yerevan, 11 September

Carrefour Armenia provides 150 students with new school bags and supplies
  • Social
  • 2019-09-12 16:27:46

    Carrefour Armenia joins World Vision Armenia’s ‘Back To School’ donation campaign and provides 150 student with new school bags and primary school supplies for the children from families living

Another Family from Gyumri to Leave the Metal Container
  • Social
  • 2019-09-12 16:20:26

    The volunteer groups from VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia yet again visited Gyumri with the same purpose – to change people's lives and mindsets through house

The RA Government sorts its waste within “Recycle it!” project
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-12 13:16:48

 Within “Recycle it!” project, funded by UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme and Coca Cola Foundation, launched in 2018, the RA Government, 12 ministries and their subdivisions have started to sort

VivaCell-MTS’ experience as a means of professional orientation
  • Social
  • 2019-09-10 16:50:13

    Teenagers from Georgia and their peers from Aragatsotn who arrived in Armenia on a study tour were hosted at VivaCell-MTS. The Company's culture management and customer care are a

  • Press release
  • 2019-09-09 13:46:24

The new academic year at UWC Dilijan.
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-06 16:15:43

    September 6, Dilijan. The new academic year has started in UWC Dilijan. The college opened its doors to 117 new students and now has 226 students in total coming

Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-06 16:08:36

On 6 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received secretary of the Republic of Armenia Security Council Armen Grigoryan. Issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian republics in

Self-Made Lighting Will Be Replaced by LED lighting System
  • Social
  • 2019-09-03 16:56:17

    The border village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur is on 700 m distance from the front line and has about 10 km of contact line with the neighboring country. It is

Aurora Prize Laureate Tom Catena to Speak at the 2019 World Health Summit
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 15:38:10

  Globally recognized humanitarian, physician and Chair of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative will reflect on his experience treating patients in remote, war-torn areas of Sudan and offer insights on the

Bako Sahakyan and Zohrab Mnatsakanyan discuss Artsakh issue
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 14:20:18

On 2 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive staff of the central apparatus, diplomatic corps and consular missions of the Republic of Armenia foreign ministry at the

Bako Sahakyan and Ararat Mirzoyan discuss cooperation issues between Armenian and Artsakh parliaments
  • Press release
  • 2019-09-02 11:00:10

On 2 September a meeting was held between Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and chairman of the Republic of Armenia National Assembly Ararat Mirzoyan, who had arrived in Artsakh