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Pan-Armenian Council of Western USA Statement
  • Social
  • 2019-08-16 07:13:21

During the past several years, the leadership of Armenian religious, political and civil organizations of the Western United States has been engaged in a healthy environment of collaboration. In

IDBank joins World Vision Armenia’s new ‘Back to school’ fundraising campaign
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-15 18:03:09

Currently 18000 children in Armenia have no shoes, proper clothing and school items.    IDBank joins World Vision Armenia’s new ‘Back to school’ fundraising campaign that aims to provide essential school

Artsakh Human Rights Ombudsman Condemns Azerbaijan's Steps to Make Arayik Ghazaryan a Tool of Public Interest
  • Human Rights
  • 2019-08-13 18:16:58

Artsakh Republic Ombudsman Artak Beglaryan issued a statement on Arayik Ghazaryan's case and condemned Azerbaijan's steps to make the serviceman a public interest and a propaganda tool. In particular, the

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vladimir Kazimirov in connection with his 90th birthday
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-12 12:20:35

On 12 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vladimir Kazimirov in connection with his 90th birthday.   The letter runs as

On the demarcation between the State of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2019-08-09 17:26:03

(Below mentioned Statement is a short version of the statement in English applied to the United Nations on August 7, 2019. The original is the full version in Armenian)     *****   To

Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with the members of the Pan-Armenian Games World Committee led by head of the structure Ishkhan Zakharyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-07 15:42:03

  On 7 August Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan had a meeting with the members of the Pan-Armenian Games World Committee led by head of the structure Ishkhan Zakharyan.  President Sahakyan

Mining has an alternative: Vayots Dzor region is actively developing tourism
  • Press release
  • 2019-08-07 14:30:49

    Only community-based, healthy and environment-friendly sound development can contribute to the sustainable development of the state. Vayots Dzor is full of big and small wonders that complement each other,

Barekamavan Borderland Village Gets Illuminated
  • Social
  • 2019-08-03 11:54:01

    The village of Barekamavan in Tavush region is not insured against being targeted by the rival any time. It is located about 700-800 m from the border line. The

It took place “Far from the homeland, in the homeland. Opening of Temporary Exhibition of Fate of Armenian Warriors in World War I and Presentation of Homogeneous Catalog
  • Culture
  • 2019-07-31 18:54:25

On 31 August, at the temporary exhibition hall of Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Foundation a new exhibition and the presentation of the catalogue “Far from the Fatherland, in the Fatherland:

AMAA-Armenia and Teach for Armenia Cooperate to Reach Out to Children of Kirants Community, a border village of Tavush Marz
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-30 18:38:49

    YEREVAN – In 2014, on the eve of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, a Consortium was formed between six organizations to reach out to the children of the

Distinguished Peace Activist Benjamin Ferencz Joins Aurora Prize
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-29 15:41:06

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is honored to announce that Benjamin Ferencz, world famous peace and human rights activist, has joined the Selection Committee of the Aurora Prize for Awakening

A house is built from the base for the Hasoyans family living in a 18-square-meter cabin
  • Social
  • 2019-07-25 12:36:38

New Home from Foundation   Active construction works are underway in Mrgastan village of Armavir region. A home is being built from foundation for Hasoyan family who has lived in an

The Borderland Koti Has Been Included in the Eco-Villages’ Development Plan
  • Social
  • 2019-07-23 11:33:53

    The village of Koti, 2.5km from the state border, has been subjected to hostile bombardment from time to time. Not only houses, but the village’s cultural center suffered, too.

Bako Sahakyan attended the final of the international sport dance contest-festival held in Stepanakert and handed in awards to the winners
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-22 13:07:00

On 21 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan attended the final of the international sport dance contest-festival held in Stepanakert and handed in awards to the winners.  The President noted

Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-16 13:56:49

On 16 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting.    While discussing issues on the agenda, the President gave appropriate instructions to the heads of concerned structures towards

16th Golden Apricot International Film Festival announces its winner films
  • Culture
  • 2019-07-15 17:05:24

    The 16th Golden Arpicot International Film Festival summed up. On July 13, the closing ceremony of the festival took place at Moscow Cinema.  Founding director of the festival Harutyun Khachatryan

Academic Seminar Europe Goes Silk Road through Armenia Took Place in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-15 13:46:07

    July, 2019, Yerevan, Armenia- “China-Eurasia” Council for Political and Strategic Research, Russian-Armenian University (RAU)  and “Europe Goes Silk Road” jointly organized academic Seminar “Europe Goes Silk Road through Armenia”.

RESULTS OF THE FIRST FLOW OF "ARMATH" SUMMER TECHNOCAMP SUMMED UP IN DILIJAN
  • Science and Technology
  • 2019-07-11 16:22:13

    On July 1-10, the college named after Monte Melkonian in Dilijan hosted the first flow of participants of "Armath" summer technocamp for children aged between 10 and 13. Around

The Reconstructed House to Become a Beginning of a New Life
  • Social
  • 2019-07-09 12:46:39

The Minasyans are the 8th family in Syunik region supported by VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia. These days, construction is underway in Akhlatyan village. The principle

Artak Beglaryan discussed cooperation programs with Los Angeles authorities and Armenian organizations
  • Human Rights
  • 2019-07-04 18:06:53

Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh Artak Beglaryan, together with Ombudsman of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan and the leadership of the Armenian Bar Association of

Ամերիկայի Միացյալ Նահանգները տոնում է Անկախության օրը
  • Press release
  • 2019-07-03 12:58:19

On July 2, 2019, the U.S. Embassy celebrated the 243rd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America with an evening of Motown music, American food, and

Bug Bounty: e-Gov Hackathon Results Known
  • Science and Technology
  • 2019-07-01 15:57:01

    Within the framework of “State as a Client” (e-Gov) direction of the strategy of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), the Union and the ArmSec foundation have launched

Borderland Villages in the Center of Partners’ Attention
  • Social
  • 2019-06-25 17:16:57

    It was three years ago that people in Paravaqar village first felt the support of VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia. The borderland village in Tavush region

Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation on the establishment of the Artsakh Republic Investigation Committee
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 18:15:49

On 24 June President Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation on the establishment of the Artsakh Republic Investigation Committee. The Head of the State highlighted the formation of the structure giving

Bako Sahakyan was present in Stepanakert at the presentation of the selected landmark decisions of the Artsakh Republic Supreme Court
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 18:08:40

On 24 June President Bako Sahakyan was present in Stepanakert at the presentation of the selected landmark decisions of the Artsakh Republic Supreme Court.  The Head of the State stressed

Michael Arzoumanyan deputy commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 17:11:39

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing major-general Michael Arzoumanyan deputy commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Smartavia will start operating flights Yerevan-Moscow-Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 16:29:02

      From July 12 Russian Smartavia Airline will be operating three flights per week along the route Yerevan – Moscow (Domodedovo Airport) – Yerevan.  Flights will operate on a Boeing 737-800

Restructured event will feature a special charity concert program by the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-24 12:00:27

      June 24, 2019 – The fourth Aurora Prize Ceremony will take place in Yerevan on October 20, 2019 and will be divided into a two-part ceremony, featuring the Aurora

Decades old problem has been solved in the border town of Gomq
  • Social
  • 2019-06-18 11:13:46

    Located about 7 km from Nakhichevan's border, Gomq village is now provided with outdoor lighting. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, there has always been a problem of

Vardan Balayan has been dismissed from the post of Deputy Commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-17 11:01:35

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which major-general Vardan Balayan was released from the position of deputy commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and

"Golden Apricot" has a new logo this year, reflecting the unique approach of the new composition of the festival to the 16th anniversary
  • Culture
  • 2019-06-12 15:48:35

16th Golden Apricot Yerevan IFF kicks off in Yerevan   This summer Armenia's cultural life will be marked by an expected and prominent event. Golden Apricot 16th International Film Festival is

11.7% increase in passenger flow, as compared to May 2018
  • Social
  • 2019-06-11 14:58:29

    In May of the current year the two airports of the Republic of Armenia served 243 016 people in total, thus exceeding the indicator of the same month of

AECP - CHLA 17th International Conference:ophthalmology, neonatology, endocrinology
  • Press release
  • 2019-06-07 15:17:52

    We are very pleased to extend an invitation to you to attend the AECP-CHLA 17th International Conference on ophthalmology, neonatology and endocrinology to be held on July 22-23, 2019,

Charity dinner to support lonely seniors and children in need
  • Social
  • 2019-06-04 16:59:39

    Through the years, with its partner organizations, Orran has solved an important issue, namely devising an avenue wherein a responsible approach to vulnerable layers of the society that is,

Fusion menu of traditional Armenian and European Haute cuisines from “Michelin” chefs
  • Social
  • 2019-05-30 12:09:53

  Within the frames of Days of Armenian Culture, the first gastronomical experiment GOURMET FEST took place at Assunta Madre Restaurant on May 28 and became a step towards the

Fusion menu of traditional Armenian and European Haute cuisines from “Michelin” chefs
  • Social
  • 2019-05-30 12:09:53

  Within the frames of Days of Armenian Culture, the first gastronomical experiment GOURMET FEST took place at Assunta Madre Restaurant on May 28 and became a step towards the

Arayik Harutyunyan and German parliamentarians discussed further development of bilateral relations
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-29 14:59:41

On May 29, Chairman of the “Free Homeland” party Arayik Harutyunyan received the parliamentary delegation of the "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) party, which included members of the Bundestag, Stephen

On May 27, the Armenian Assembly NGO began hosting Armenian Culture Days in Moscow
  • Social
  • 2019-05-29 12:21:56

  The Armenian Assembly non-governmental organization, with the participation and support of the Embassy of Armenia in Russia, as well as the Russian and New Nakhichevan Diocese of Armenian Apostolic

On May 27, the Armenian Assembly NGO began hosting Armenian Culture Days in Moscow
  • Social
  • 2019-05-29 12:21:56

  The Armenian Assembly non-governmental organization, with the participation and support of the Embassy of Armenia in Russia, as well as the Russian and New Nakhichevan Diocese of Armenian Apostolic

President Sarkissian Receives Heritage Party Board
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-27 18:59:45

Yerevan--Today Armenian President Armen Sarkissian hosted Heritage Party chairman Andranik Grigoryan, vice chairwoman Narine Dilbaryan and board member Gagik Margaryan.   During the meeting the parties discussed issues relating to the

A series of events featured under the “Armenia Engineering Week” headline will be held on June 24-28
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-27 11:38:38

  On 24-28 June, 2019, a series of events featured under the “Armenia Engineering Week” headline will be held in Yerevan and Vanadzor by the initiative of the Government of

Winners of “Innovative Ideas for Tourism Development in Armenia” Hackathon announced
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-21 11:26:16

On May 18-19, 2019, the “Innovative ideas for tourism development in Armenia” hackathon was held at the Vanadzor Technology Center (VTC) for the second time.   The hackathon was organized by

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative calls for nominations for the fifth Aurora Prize
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-16 11:28:18

  May 16, 2019 – As the world awaits the announcement of the 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate, nominations open for the 2020 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. This global annual

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2019 summer draft and demobilization to be held in July
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-16 11:23:14

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2019 summer draft and demobilization to be held in July.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Energy saving outdoor illumination system installed in the borderland Chinari
  • Social
  • 2019-05-15 17:08:46

    The program of developing a network of eco-villages in Armenia continues. With the efforts of the partnering organizations VivaCell-MTS and Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets

Only Stage agency to present Armenian State Symphony Orchestra to international music platforms
  • Culture
  • 2019-05-14 11:22:55

    The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra has started collaborating with Only Stage international music agency. From now on, the agency will present the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra worldwide.     The growing international

Mountain Tea in USA
  • Economy
  • 2019-05-07 16:52:52

    In Armenian market of herbal teas, Mountain Tea has distinguished itself as a lifestyle brand with its quality and interesting range of organic herbal teas, and gained the love

ARA SARGSYAN: DESIRE TO KEEP PACE WITH BEST INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES IS IN OUR DNA
  • Interviews
  • 2019-05-02 17:23:07

  Interview with Ara Sargsyan, Head of Financial institutions division at Assets, liabilities and capital management center   Does attraction of large sums from international financial institutions indicate the trustworthiness of Ameriabank,

Armenian Specialists Developed Ucom’s New TV Portal
  • Press release
  • 2019-05-02 17:04:07

    Ucom remains loyal to its principle of prioritizing the local producers and provision of the local technical solutions, by replacing the old SVG TV-portal with a new and modern

Sergey Smbatyan Is Going To Perform Within The Framework Of Malta International Music Festival
  • Culture
  • 2019-04-30 11:41:18

    On May 4 the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra Sergey Smbatyan is set to conduct the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra in Valletta, the capital