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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

Golden World Awards of IPRA will be held in Yerevan
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-29 16:31:20

We are delighted and proud to announce a new partnership between SPRING PR agency and IPRA, the International Public Relations Association. This year the Gala dinner and awards ceremony

Bako Sahakyan was present at a solemn opening ceremony of the first republican open championship of Artsakh kickboxing held in capital Stepanakert
  • Sport
  • 2019-04-29 10:38:59

On 28 April President Bako Sahakyan was present at a solemn opening ceremony of the first republican open championship of Artsakh kickboxing held in capital Stepanakert.   CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE

“Armath” Presents Armenian Model of Tech Education in Abu Dhabi
  • Science and Technology
  • 2019-04-22 15:04:02

    “Armath” is participating in the "Bett Middle East Leadership Summit & Expo" international conference-exhibition on education taking place on April 22-23 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.   “Armath” is presenting

Youth Workers need quality education
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-22 10:30:56

    “International Youth Studies” project’s last and evaluating meeting was held in Brussels   The biggest youth organization in Armenia - the Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia (FYCA) is implementing “International

Lydian International is misleading the public and their investors about Amulsar mining project - AEF
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-15 10:07:50

On April 12, 2019 Lydian International disseminated an announcement stating that “the Administrative Court of the Republic of Armenia ruled in favour of Lydianand instructed the Armenian Police to remove trespassers and their

Statement by the Artsakh Ombudsman on the 27th anniversary of the Maragha Massacre
  • Human Rights
  • 2019-04-10 13:18:51

      The subsequent manifestation of Armenophobia and genocidal policy towards the Armenians took place on the April 10th, 1992, when the Azerbaijani armed forces carried out massacres in

Mahler's 9th Symphony was performed in Armenia after several decades of break
  • Culture
  • 2019-04-08 18:02:29

  Austrian great composer Gustav Mahler's 9th Symphony was performed in Armenia after a break of several decades. This exclusive opportunity was provided by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra led

Bako Sahakyan met with Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-08 10:07:42

On 8 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II.   A wide spectrum of issues related to the state-church relations, state building process in

Second Life to Erebuni Museum: Historical and Archaeological Reserve will have a technologically equipped new building
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-06 14:35:51

    "Erebuni" Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve will have a new building, equipped with new technologies. John D &SosiBalian Foundation in cooperation with IDeA Foundation, Erebuni Museum, and Yerevan Municipality will

Vag Papian will chair the jury for the 15th Khachaturian International Competition
  • Culture
  • 2019-04-05 12:33:05

    The jury chairman of the 15th Khachaturian International Competition set to take place on June 6-14 in Yerevan will be renowned pianist Vag Papian. Khachaturian International Competition will specialize in

Sergey Smbatyan and the London Symphony Orchestra make joint recordings
  • Culture
  • 2019-04-03 11:35:17

  These days the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra Sergey Smbatyan was in Great Britain, where he participated in a recording with the London

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which major-general Samvel Karapetyan
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-02 15:19:41

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which major-general Samvel Karapetyan was released from the post of the deputy defense minister of the Artsakh Republic and separated from

This year Yerevan Brandy Company will purchase 29 000 tons of grape paying 150 AMD for 1 kg
  • Economy
  • 2019-04-02 12:34:38

This year Yerevan Brandy Company will purchase 29 000 tons of grape paying 150 AMD for 1 kg.     Following the request of the grape growers and in continuation to the

UNDP supports the launch of Granatus Ventures’ new fund targeting SDG oriented tech ventures
  • Press release
  • 2019-04-01 17:41:51

    Yerevan, 01 April 2019 – Today UNDP in Armenia signed an agreement with Granatus Ventures to establish and manage the Granatus Tech4SDG Fund. The Fund, with a target size

Young, educated and unemployed .presenting three research reports on reasons behind youth unemployment
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-28 15:03:13

    Within the EU4Youth initiative, funded by the European Union, Save the Children International Armenian Representative Office and World Vision Armenia conducted three assessments of Armenia’s labour market. The findings

How does IDeA Foundation plan to make climate U-turn?
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-28 10:28:39

IDeA Foundation launches Climate Uturn — an ecological platform that will focus on reforestation, waste prevention, energy saving, environmental standards development.   A sustainable ecosystem is strategically important for the development

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Flora and Fauna of the Ancient World”
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-27 16:55:28

    On March 27th, 2019, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Flora and Fauna of the Ancient World” has been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC in

Bako Sahakyan addressed a congratulatory message to Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales of Australia
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-26 16:05:16

On 26 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan addressed a congratulatory message to Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales of Australia. The message runs as follows:   “Respected Ms. Berejiklian,    On behalf

Two new postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Armenia-Portugal joint issue. 150th anniversary of Calouste Gulbenkian”
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-26 15:33:07

    On March 26th, 2019, two postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Armenia-Portugal joint issue. 150th anniversary of Calouste Gulbenkian” have been cancelled and put into circulation by “HayPost” CJSC

Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting
  • Politics
  • 2019-03-25 16:29:59

On 25 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired the Government’s meeting.  While discussing questions on the agenda, the President gave appropriate instructions to the heads of concerned structures towards

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-25 13:57:36

On 25 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation with the participation of the heads of the republic’s regional administrations to discuss issues related to the

Students from United World Colleges to Develop New Humanitarian Projects
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-25 10:57:55

  Aurora Humanitarian Project will provide UWC students with an opportunity to help address critical humanitarian issues.     Applications for the 2019 Aurora Humanitarian Project for UWC schools and colleges are now

Organic training capacities strengthened in Tavush and Kotayk as the € 3.3 million European Union’s Organic Agriculture Support Initiative (OASI) project ends
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-22 19:03:34

On 22 March 2019 the results of the EUR 3.3 million project "Organic Agriculture Support Initiative (OASI)" funded by the European Union and co-funded and implemented by the Austrian

International Economic Conference will be held in Yerevan on April 1 and 2, 2019, supported by the European Union through EU-SMEDA project
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-22 16:23:04

The International Economic Conference “Modeling the economy and politics for the optimal development” will be held on April 1 and 2, 2019 in Yerevan, Armenia. The aim of the

The Voskevan kindergarten was put into operation by the solar water heating system
  • Social
  • 2019-03-22 15:53:09

Making the favorable climate conditions of Armenia serve to the best of the border communities of our country is a matter of importance. Partnering structures VivaCell-MTS and the Foundation

With millions of trees and hundreds of jobs established across Armenia, the organization celebrates its continued growth with series of events
  • Social
  • 2019-03-21 14:06:57

 In recognition of tomorrow’s International Day of Forests, Armenia Tree Project is proud to announce its plans to commemorate its 25th anniversary through 2019 and into 2020 with a

Community development is a program direction: a longstanding problem solved in Hermon community
  • Social
  • 2019-03-18 18:15:35

    For more than 27 years after the collapse of USSR, the outdoor lighting in Hermon, a village in Vayots Dzor region, remained unsolved. Over the course of time, the

Artificial intelligence to help advance tourism in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2019-03-18 17:16:47

    Pilot project – led by Government and UNDP and funded by Russia - to help unlock business and growth opportunities across the country   Yerevan, 18 March 2019 – Armenia today