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President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the republic’s Public Prosecutor’s Office held at the Stepanakert youth and culture palace
  • Press release
  • 2014-12-18 11:15:38

On 17 December President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the republic’s Public Prosecutor’s Office held at the Stepanakert youth and culture

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-12-18 11:00:52

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on conferring honorary title of the NKR Honored Lawyer to NKR deputy attorney general Aramayis Avagyan and advocate Garsevan Mikayelyan for substantial contribution in

“Ars Lunga” Duo and the jubilees of the year
  • Culture
  • 2014-12-17 15:15:23

In the frames of the “Concert in the Foyer” of the National Opera and Ballet Theater and the “Anthology of Armenian Chamber Music” project a concert took place: “Ars

Harut Sassounian. Azeri-Israeli Propagandist Throws Stones at Armenia from Glass House
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-12-17 12:45:51

The JNS.org website (Jewish and Israel news) posted a venomous, anti-Armenian article by Arye Gut with a bombastic headline: “Anti-Semitism in Armenia: A Clear and Present Danger.”   JNS.org identifies the

Armenia hosted the international The Hour of Code event for the first time
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-16 13:51:28

  At the initiative of Ayb School, on December 14, international The Hour of Code event was held at the school. This event was organized for the first time in

Haypost and Russian Post signed an agreement to implement “Forsage” money transfer system between Armenia and Russia
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-15 14:58:13

  HayPost and Russian Post signed an important Agreement in order to implement “Forsage” express money transfers system between Armenia and Russia. According to the Agreement, HayPost and Russian Post

Youth Orchestra’s New Year Surprise: Hayfilm Non-Stop and Cartoon Non-Stop
  • Culture
  • 2014-12-15 11:20:30

The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia continues organizing Non-Stop concert series and this time Hayfilm Non-Stop and Cartoon Non-Stop will be presented to the audience before the New Year

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the crisis management center of the NKR State Service on Emergency Situations under the Cabinet of Ministers held in capital Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2014-12-12 17:58:41

On 12 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the crisis management center of the NKR State Service on Emergency Situations under the

Alternative Energy in the border village Vahan
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-12 11:49:41

Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS will mark the conclusion and present the results of yet another project implemented within the

Press release
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-11 11:25:13

We are happy to announce that henceforth every day until late evening, one can make utility payments,  bank transfers, send and receive money through international transfer systems, pay for

Press Release
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-12-10 18:44:45

Today, on the occasion of the Day of International Human Rights, a one-day conference on Economic Rights was organized at Hotel Marriott under the aegis of the Human Rights

Harut Sassounian.Sweeping Reforms Needed to Resolve Critical Pan-Armenian Issues
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-12-10 12:14:31

I delve this week into a thorny subject that has distressed much of the Armenian world: The uproar generated by the highly critical and harshly-worded letter posted on the

VivaCell-MTS implemented the final awarding of the “365” draw
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-09 18:35:02

The final stage of the “365” draw among VivaCell-MTS’ “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in active status, was held.

Harut Sassounian. Sweeping Reforms Needed to Resolve Critical Pan-Armenian Issues
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-12-09 12:05:31

  I delve this week into a thorny subject that has distressed much of the Armenian world: The uproar generated by the highly critical and harshly-worded letter posted on the

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Politics
  • 2014-12-09 11:16:14

On 9 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously private of NKR Defense Army's N division Garik Ispiryan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for

Armenia: Access to drinking water for village residents in border area
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-08 16:45:00

Yerevan (ICRC) – Residents of the remote village of Movses, in the Tavush region along the international border with Azerbaijan, now have safer and easier access to clean drinking

CENTRAL DEPOSITORY OF ARMENIA BECAME A FULL MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL NUMBERING AGENCIES
  • Press release
  • 2014-12-08 16:27:48

CENTRAL DEPOSITORY OF ARMENIA BECAME A FULL MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL NUMBERING AGENCIES Yerevan, Armenia During the General Meeting of Members of the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA)

NKR Permanent Representative to France Participated in the Presentation of the Book "De Facto States" in Paris
  • Press release
  • 2014-12-08 15:44:36

    On December 4, the presentation of the book “De Facto States” by former diplomat and former Special Representative of the OSCE in the Caucasus Maurice Bonnot took place at

LESSONS LEARNED FROM NATIONAL CATASTROPHES: ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-12-08 13:50:28

Presentation of the Head of the Institute for National Strategic Studies MOD, RA, Doctor of Political Science, Major General Hayk Kotanjian. Parliamentary hearings at the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-12-08 11:38:40

On 8 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree conferring military rank of lieutenant-general to head of the National Security Service under the NKR Cabinet of Ministers

MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY
  • World News
  • 2014-12-05 15:28:41

An ambulance rushes a wounded child to a hospital. A hungry family receives a warm meal. A battered woman finds free shelter. In scenes of human suffering around the

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian Participated in the 21st OSCE Ministerial Council in Basel
  • Politics
  • 2014-12-05 14:58:42

On December 4, the 21st session of the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe started in Basel where the Armenian delegation, headed by Foreign

Press Release
  • Social
  • 2014-12-05 13:58:07

  The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) presented the results and marked the completion of two of its projects, implemented together with its General Partner

Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC)
  • Social
  • 2014-12-05 12:20:35

On December 3, British Ambassador to Armenia Katherine Leach, Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Aram Sukiasyan, and Yerevan Zoo Director Ruben Khachatryan came together to mark the opening of an inclusive

Lukashin community will have a new water supply network
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-05 11:32:02

For Lukashin village of Armavir region the problem of drinking water has existed since the times of the Soviet Union. Some parts of the village, which has 2600 inhabitants,

Harut Sassounian.Turkish Parliament Will Hide the Truth Should it Block the Genocide Resolution
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-12-05 11:12:06

Last week, a Turkish Parliamentarian submitted a proposal to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, seeking condemnation of the Armenian Genocide, a series of atrocities, and other acts of

36new2G/3G base stations will golive by the end of 2014
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-03 17:14:29

Throughout 2014also VivaCell-MTS continued the coverageexpansion and network strengthening works across Armenia, with the aimofadding new capacities to its powerful network in order to match the need for more

Artsakh Republic President within the framework of his working visit to Rome met in the Italian Senate with chairman of the standing commission on human rights of the Senate Luigi Manconi
  • Politics
  • 2014-12-03 17:04:00

On 1 December Artsakh Republic President within the framework of his working visit to Rome met in the Italian Senate with chairman of the standing commission on human rights

“Super 0” now also available for “YES” and “Dialect” tariff plans subscribers
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-03 12:10:32

Now VivaCell-MTS’ “Super 0” service is also available to “YES” or “Dialect” tariff plan subscribers, giving opportunity to  make unlimited* on-net calls and send SMS within VivaCell-MTS network for

Minister of Economy receives Kirill Kornilov, the Eastern Europe/Asia Regional Manager of the IBMcorporation
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-02 19:06:10

On December 2 Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received Kirill Kornilov, the Eastern Europe/Asia Regional Manager of the IBM (International Business Machines) corporation. The meeting was also attended by Naira

New Year discounts for “Alcatel”, “Huawei”, “MTS”, “Prestigio” and “Lenovo” smartphones
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-12-02 18:44:11

Till January 15, 2015 a series of models of “Alcatel”, “Huawei”, “MTS”, “Prestigio” or “Lenovo” smartphones will be available at VivaCell-MTS service centers with holiday discounts. When buying the offered

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-12-02 18:30:22

On December 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

New Internet banking with SMS
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-02 18:15:28

A new type of ProB@nking Internet banking service is now available to ProCredit Bank clients. The service enables both business clients and private clients to approvetransactions using a special

Welcoming of Creativity Lab in Hatsik Community of Armavir Marz
  • Social
  • 2014-12-02 17:41:38

VivaCell-MTS and the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)’s continuous collaboration resulted in the opening of the fourth Creativity Lab in Armenia, in correspondence with all the requirements of modern

OSCE encourages development of partnership model to prevent domestic violence in Armenia
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-12-02 15:06:39

  YEREVAN, 2 December 2014 – The Social Justice NGO with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan presented today the results and key findings of a project on

Harut Sassounian. Turkish Scholar Affirms: Turkey has Lost Battle for the Truth
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-12-01 18:24:03

In recent years, a growing number of Turkish intellectuals, scholars, journalists and human rights activists have taken bold positions on the Armenian Genocide, in opposition to their government’s denials.

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-12-01 13:04:51

On December 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

The Francophonie Summit expressed support for peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
  • Politics
  • 2014-12-01 11:58:13

The 15th Summit of International Organization of Francophonie held in Dakar adopted Final Resolution on Crisis resolution and peace-building, where by the recommendation of Armenia, a full support of

OSCE supports Armenian students to debate trafficking issues
  • Social
  • 2014-11-28 17:57:24

YEREVAN, 28 November 2014 – Men are more vulnerable to trafficking than women; children are protected from trafficking in Armenia. These are the topics of the debates that started

Gagik Gyulbudaghyan elected to the Board of Governors of Grant Thornton International
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-28 13:33:26

Gagik Gyulbudaghyan, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Armenia, has been elected to the Board of Governors of Grant Thornton International for a period of three years.   Grant Thornton International

PRESIDENT RECEIVES POLISH AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA ZDISLAW RACHINSKY
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-28 13:18:03

President Serzh Sargsyan today received Zdislaw Rachinsky, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to the Republic of Armenia, at the completion of his diplomatic mission

President Bako Sahakyan visited Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Great House of Cilicia and met prelate of the Western Diocese Archbishop Moushegh Martirosyan
  • Social
  • 2014-11-27 13:13:45

On 26 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Great House of Cilicia and met prelate of the Western Diocese Archbishop Moushegh Martirosyan,

Bako Sahakyan visited the Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles where he participated in a solemn ceremony of awarding held there
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-27 11:48:48

On 26 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles where he participated in a solemn ceremony of awarding

On 27 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-27 11:42:57

On 27 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously private (contract serviceman) of NKR Defense Army's N division Vitalik Poghosyan with the "For Service in Battle"

VivaCell-MTS implemented the November draw “365”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-26 16:09:42

  VivaCell-MTS continues the draw for its “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in active status. To remind, the “365” draw

President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the Public Prosecutor’s Office
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-26 13:05:33

On 26 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the Public Prosecutor’s Office. The address runs as follows: “Dear workers and veterans

President Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Regional Executive Board of the Western USA and met representatives of the organization led by its chairwoman Vicky Marashlyan
  • Social
  • 2014-11-26 13:01:19

On 25 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Regional Executive Board of the Western USA and met representatives of the organization

President Bako Sahakyan met in Los Angeles with a group of American businessmen of Armenian origin and discussed issues related to different investment programs in Artsakh
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-26 11:22:06

  On 25 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Los Angeles with a group of American businessmen of Armenian origin and discussed issues related to different investment programs

Harut Sassounian.Turkish Scholar Affirms: Turkey has Lost Battle for the Truth
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-11-26 11:11:51

In recent years, a growing number of Turkish intellectuals, scholars, journalists and human rights activists have taken bold positions on the Armenian Genocide, in opposition to their government’s denials.

Harut Sassounian. Countries Selling Weapons to Azerbaijan Are Just as Guilty for Attacks on Artsakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-11-25 18:01:15

Azerbaijan’s armed forces committed a criminal act on November 12, shooting down an unarmed Armenian helicopter inside Artsakh’s borders and killing three military officers. This is the first time

The final stage of the “Line Following and Object Collecting Robots” competition was held
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-25 17:24:42

The final stage of the “Line Following and Object Collecting Robots’’ competition took place in the “Yerevan Expo” center. Eleven teams participating in the contest had successfully completed the

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Fresno city in California
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-25 17:14:35

On 24 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Fresno city in California. The President laid wreaths to the memorial of the 1915 Genocide victims being built in the

President Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles the Primacy of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-25 15:36:07

On 24 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles the Primacy of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church and met there its Primate, Archbishop

Press release
  • Human Rights
  • 2014-11-25 14:55:07

We hereby inform that based on the internal investigation revealing the fact of loss of material property with the estimated amount of 751 million AMD in K-Telecom CJSC, the

Harut Sassounian. Turkish Scholar Affirms: Turkey has Lost Battle for the Truth
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-11-25 14:04:32

In recent years, a growing number of Turkish intellectuals, scholars, journalists and human rights activists have taken bold positions on the Armenian Genocide, in opposition to their government’s denials.

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan arrived in the United States of America with a working visit
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-24 16:43:24

On 22 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan arrived in the United States of America with a working visit.  On 23 November the Head of the State visited

Tigran Haroutunyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-24 11:44:12

By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Tigran Haroutunyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia in compliance with his

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-22 14:13:16

On 22 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on decorating posthumously with the "For Courage" medal major Sergey Sahakyan, senior lieutenant Sargis Nazaryan, lieutenant Azat Sahakyan, crew members

Minister of Economy receives the Ambassador of Finland to Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-21 19:10:36

  On November 21 RA Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received Christer Gustav Michelsson, the Ambassador of Finland to Armenia.  Welcoming the ambassador the Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian referred

Harut Sassounian.Countries Selling Weapons to Azerbaijan Are Just as Guilty for Attacks on Artsakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-11-21 18:46:28

Azerbaijan’s armed forces committed a criminal act on November 12, shooting down an unarmed Armenian helicopter inside Artsakh’s borders and killing three military officers. This is the first time

SLOVENIA’S NEWLY-APPOINTED AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-21 14:59:51

The newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Armenia, Natasha Prah (residence in Kiev), today presented her credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.   The

MEETINGS OF THE NKR MINISTER OF CULTURE AND YOUTH AFFAIRS AT THE CITY HALL OF VALENCE
  • Culture
  • 2014-11-20 18:23:52

On November 18, in the framework of her visit to France, NKR Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Narine Aghabalian met with Mayor of Valence Nicolas Daragon at the

Friendship Declaration Signed Between the NKR Askeran and French Bouc-Bel-Air Cities
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-20 17:15:11

On November 19, within the framework of the visit of Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Narine Aghabalian to France, a Friendship Declaration between the

Model OSCE Conference in Yerevan promotes Armenian youth engagement
  • Social
  • 2014-11-20 15:49:25

YEREVAN, 20 November 2014 – Mediating tensions between countries, negotiating territorial disputes and protecting ethnic minorities are among the topics of discussion at this year’s Model OSCE Conference, taking

PM Receives French SAUR Company Executive President
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-19 16:18:24

    Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Jérôme Le Conte, Executive President of SAUR Group (France), which is the trust manager of Arm-Sewage CJSC. The Premier hailed the

Heritage Party Leader Received by President Joseph Daul
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-18 17:48:10

Brussels--Raffi K. Hovannisian is in the Belgian capital to represent Armenia's Heritage Party at the autumn session, being held on 17-18 November, of the Political Assembly of the European

4-th WebApricot Pan-Armenian online film festival kicks off
  • Culture
  • 2014-11-18 15:45:43

For the fourth time already the “Golden Apricot” Yerevan International Film Festival and the webtv.am online cultural TV channel launch the “WebApricot” Pan-Armenian Online Film Festival upon the general

Harut Sassounian.Republican Congressional Majority Casts Dark Shadow on Armenian Interests
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-11-18 14:58:54

Nearly all congressional candidates nationwide who supported Armenian -American issues were victorious during the November 4 elections. The outcome was similarly positive for other candidates running in state and

Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the discussion of the 2014 budgetary process and the 2015 draft state budget
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-18 14:47:18

On 18 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the discussion of the 2014 budgetary process and the 2015 draft state budget.  Minister of finance

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-18 14:41:11

On November 18, 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 November President Bako Sahakyan signed the NKR Electoral Code
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-18 14:24:20

On 18 November President Bako Sahakyan signed the NKR Electoral Code, a law on making changes and amendments to the law “On Remuneration of Persons Holding Public Offices”, on

Protective wall in Berkaber constructed owing to the volunteered investment of Finance and Accounting Department of VivaCell-MTS
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-17 17:38:01

Most of the inhabited part of the borderland village Berkaber is under the direct target of the enemy. During the August events when, among other borderland villages, Berkaber, too, was

“Ardshininvestbank” CJSC is renamed as “Ardshinbank” CJSC and launches its rebranding process
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-17 16:59:26

“Ardshininvestbank” CJSC, one of the leading banks in Armenian banking market, announced the launch of a full-scale rebranding from December 24 of the current year. Mher Grigoryan, Chairman of

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-17 13:32:08

On November 18, 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

PRESIDENT SENDS CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON ACADEMICIAN SERGEY SARINYAN’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-17 11:35:36

President Serzh Sargsyan today sent a congratulatory message to the RA NAS academician Sergey Sarinyan on the occasion of his 90th anniversary.   “You have made a major contribution to the

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in the Stepanakert airport met President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-13 16:56:11

On 13 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in the Stepanakert airport met President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan  Thereafter the Presidents of Artsakh and Armenia attended military

NKR MFA Statement
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-13 16:21:36

Shooting down an NKR Defense Army Air Force helicopter by Azerbaijan during training flight near the line of contact is an unprecedented violation of the ceasefire fraught with serious

Appeal of the NKR State Commission on prisoners of war, hostages and the missing persons to the ICRC
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-13 14:47:59

On November 13, State Commission on prisoners of war, hostages and the missing persons of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic appealed to the International Committee of Red Cross mission in Nagorno

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-12 18:13:55

On 12 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding Los Angeles City Council member Paul Krekorian with the “Gratitude” medal for supporting the adoption of the resolution on

Press Release
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-12 17:07:35

Today, at approximately 13:35 a Mi-24 helicopter of the NKR Air Force was shot downduring a training flight in the air space of Karabakh-Azerbaijan border as a result of

Harut Sassounian. Republican Congressional Majority Casts Dark Shadow on Armenian Interests
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-11-12 15:38:28

Nearly all congressional candidates nationwide who supported Armenian -American issues were victorious during the November 4 elections. The outcome was similarly positive for other candidates running in state and

Ardshininvestbank and Eurasian Development Bank have signed a USD 10 million loan agreement
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-12 14:03:48

On November 11, 2014 Eurasian Development Bank and Armenian Ardshininvestbank have signed a loan agreement in Moscow. Loan proceeds in amount of USD 10 million will be channeled to

PM Welcomes Cisco Systems Chief Development Officer
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-12 12:36:45

    Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan welcomed Cisco Systems President for Business Development Mario Mazzola who is the winner of the Armenian President’s 2014 Annual IT Award. Congratulating Mario Mazzola for winning

PRESIDENT EXTENDS HIS CONDOLENCES ON TRAGIC CAR ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON GYUMRI-YEREVAN HIGHWAY
  • Social
  • 2014-11-11 14:16:51

      11.11.2014   President Serzh Sargsyan extended his condolences on the occasion of a tragic car accident occurred on the Gyumri-Yerevan highway on the evening of November 10.   “It is with deep sorrow

Prime Minister Congratulates Social Workers on Professional Holiday
  • Social
  • 2014-11-11 14:15:40

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dated to the Social Worker’s Day and the 10th anniversary of the founding of Welfare Work and Technology Chair at the

Drinking Water to Artsvaberd
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-11 00:00:36

  These days intensive construction works are being done in village Artsvaberd that has a 34 km-long border with Azerbaijan. The water supply improvement project announced last spring by VivaCell-MTS,

Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian receives Mark Day, General Manager, Government Industry Worldwide Public Sector Microsoft Corporation
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-10 18:15:04

On November 10 the RA Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received Mark Day, General Manager, Government Industry Worldwide Public Sector Microsoft Corporation. The meeting was also attended by the

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN SENDS CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO RUBEN ADALYAN
  • Social
  • 2014-11-10 15:31:21

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to the People’s Painter of the Republic of Armenia, Ruben Adalyan, on the occasion of his 85th anniversary. The message reads as

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Local Self-Government Day
  • Social
  • 2014-11-10 15:00:15

    I congratulate all local self-government staff on their professional holiday.   Armenia’s 20 year-old local-self government system has been playing a key role in the statehood-building process. The system has proved

Mario Mazzola met with the students and specialists representing the IT sphere
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-10 14:31:00

Today the Chief Development Officer at Cisco Systems, Inc. Mario Mazzola visited VivaCell-MTS headquarters to give a lecture on “Innovations in Data Center Networking” for the representatives of the

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received head of the “Initiatives for Development of Armenia” (IDeA) foundation Armen Gevorgyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-08 22:44:35

On 8 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received head of the “Initiatives for  Development of Armenia” (IDeA) foundation Armen Gevorgyan.  Issues related to the realization of various projects in

The Official Statement of the Parliament of Navarre
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-08 22:15:39

On November 3, Board of Spokespersons of the Parliament of Navarre (Spain`s autonomous community /region) issued an official statement, where it calls on the international community, especially the OSCE

PRESIDENT SENDS TELEGRAM OF CONDOLENCE ON SUREN KHANAMIRIAN’S DEMISE
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-07 13:52:42

President Serzh Sargsyan today sent a telegram of condolence to the Khanamirians on the occasion of former Lebanese Minister and MP Suren Khanamirian’s demise.   “It is with great sadness that

Press Release
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-07 12:48:37

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), together with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS, will be implementing a new initiative within the framework of the joint

“Dear Teacher” event pays tribute to the professionals who have had a vital impact on our lives
  • Social
  • 2014-11-06 17:32:43

Teach For Armenia and its supporters held their “Dear Teacher” event hosted by the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies. The event, part of an ongoing “Teacher Appreciation” campaign that

A ARMENIA AND HSBC DRIVE YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION IN ARMENIAN SCHOOLS
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-06 13:35:20

HSBC/JA Armeia partnership teaches young people critical money-management skills. Yerevan, Armenia, November 6, 2014 —HSBC and JA Armenia are partnering again to bring the innovative JA More than Money® program

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-06 12:27:45

On 6 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Mayor Danielyan deputy chairman of the NKR Control Chamber with term of office till 16 January 2020, releasing him

11% increase in passenger flow, as compared to October 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-06 12:23:12

As compared to October 2013, a 11% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 10th month of 2014. In October 2014

Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of the Armenia’s ministry of urban development headed by minister Narek Sargsyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-05 18:16:14

On 5 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of the Armenia’s ministry of urban development headed by minister Narek Sargsyan.  Issues related to the cooperation between the

Harut Sassounian.Iran & Jordan, Alienated from Turkey, Warmly Welcome Four Armenian Leaders
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-11-05 17:45:19

Armenians boosted their historical ties with the Arab and Muslim world last month with the simultaneous visits of Armenia’s President and Jerusalem’s Armenian Patriarch to the Kingdom of Jordan,

Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Vladimir Movsisyan in connection with his death
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-05 17:37:47

On 5 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Vladimir Movsisyan in connection with his death. The letter runs as follows: “I have learnt

PRESIDENT DUE TO MAKE WORKING VISIT TO RUSSIAN FEDERATION
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-05 16:41:40

      05.11.2014   The President of the Republic of Armenia and the President of the Armenian Chess Federation, Serzh Sargsyan, is due to make a working visit to the Russian Federation on

“Super couple” - unlimited Internet and on-net calls for a whole day
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-05 16:28:26

VivaCell-MTS presents “Super couple”- a new service designed especially for “Alo We” and “YES” prepaid tariff plan subscribers, providing unlimited on-net calls and Internet, including а daily 100 MB

ICT Sector Development Agenda Discussed
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-11-05 14:09:23

  Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held on the development of information communication technology sector. The Prime Minister said that the ICT sector has great development potential

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-05 14:03:27

On November 5, 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

President Bako Sahakyan received the tankmen who became vice-champions in the “Tank Biathlon-2014” international competition and officers distinguished in ensuring their combat readiness
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-04 18:47:38

On 4 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the tankmen who became vice-champions in the “Tank Biathlon-2014” international competition and officers distinguished in ensuring their combat readiness. The Head

PRESIDENT VISITS MOTHER SEE OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN
  • Social
  • 2014-11-04 15:03:12

President Serzh Sargsyan today took part in a Pontifical Prayer offered in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on the occasion of the 15th enthronement anniversary of His Holiness

Harut Sassounian.Strangely, Turkey did not Publicize Correcting Signpost of Armenian Church
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-11-04 13:34:45

  I just learned that the Turkish government has quietly corrected the signpost near the historic Holy Cross Church (Sourp Khach) on Akhtamar Island in Lake Van, by indicating its

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-04 13:22:32

On November 5, 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

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-04 12:58:21

On 4 November President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which for supporting the adoption of the resolution on Artsakh's Independence by the California State Assembly and Senate

The Working Visit of the NKR Foreign Minister to Canada is Completed
  • Politics
  • 2014-11-03 15:59:17

On October 30-31, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan was in Montreal within the frameworks of his working visit to Canada. On October 30, Karen

VivaCell-MTS hosted students from the French University of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2014-11-03 15:01:23

VivaCell-MTS hosted 40 students from the faculty of Marketing of the French University of Armenia. The students had a chance to interact with the Company’s professionals and have a

Business ethics as a leadership tool
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-31 14:51:39

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian has presented the most important principles of business administration to the students of the Leadership School. Meetings of this kind, organized for the future

Visit of the NKR Foreign Minister to Canada Underway
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-31 13:59:57

On October 28, in the framework of his visit to Canada, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan delivered a lecture entitled "Regional Security of

President Bako Sahakyan received senior staff of the republic’s Police led by its head Kamo Aghajanyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-31 12:58:45

  On 31 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received senior staff of the republic’s Police led by its head Kamo Aghajanyan. A number of issues related to the system’s activity

Harut Sassounian,Strangely, Turkey did not Publicize Correcting Signpost of Armenian Church
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-30 17:44:05

I just learned that the Turkish government has quietly corrected the signpost near the historic Holy Cross Church (Sourp Khach) on Akhtamar Island in Lake Van, by indicating its

President Bako Sahakyan met with the staff of the NKR Control Chamber, Public Prosecutor’s Office, National Security Service and introduced the newly-appointed heads of these structures
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-30 13:19:43

On 30 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with the staff of the NKR Control Chamber, Public Prosecutor’s Office, National Security Service and introduced the newly-appointed heads of

Bako Sahakyan signed a law “On Ratifying the European Cultural Convention”
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-30 13:07:07

  On 30 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a law “On Ratifying the European Cultural Convention”.    CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT  OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC

Hayastan Foundation Toronto celebrates its 22nd anniversary and undertakes new projects in Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-30 12:24:15

  On the occasion of its 22nd anniversary, Hayastan Foundation Toronto, the local affiliate of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund had its annual fund raising banquet on Sunday, October 26, at AGBU

Diesel generator set provided to the Ministry of Emergency Situations for uninterrupted operation of the backup server
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-29 17:05:57

VivaCell-MTS provides continuous support to the development of key national infrastructure, and in particular, to the Ministry of Emergency, in the area of the prevention and protection of information

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN SENDS TELEGRAM OF CONDOLENCE TO EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT ABDEL FATTAH EL-SISI
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-29 15:22:45

President Serzh Sargsyan today sent a telegram of condolence to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on the occasion of the terrorist act committed in

VivaCell-MTS implemented the 6th draw “365”
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-28 18:12:06

VivaCell-MTS continues the draw for its “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in active status. To remind, the “365” draw

Celebration of 145th Anniversary of Great Komitas
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-28 14:02:53

St. Yegishe Armenian Church in London vibrated with a memorable classical concert on October 18, 2014. The Tekeyan Trust of London (TTL), a registered charity since 1979, organised an

President Bako Sahakyan visited the southern wing of the country
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-28 12:37:40

On 27 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the southern wing of the country. The President was present in the town of Kovsakan at a solemn ceremony of opening

Harut Sassounian.Why the UN Rejected Turkey’s Bid for a Security Council Seat?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-28 11:09:51

The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to turn down its application for a Security Council

Working visit of the NKR Foreign Minister to Canada
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-27 18:06:05

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan is on a working visit to Canada. The Minister started his visit with Toronto city, where he visited the

The Chkalov village community has started the construction of the water supply network
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-27 16:32:22

The Chkalov village of Lori region has a history of 250 years. One of the most vital issues of the community is the absence of the drinking water supply

The 7th Pan-Armenian Painting Day was held at the Yerevan Zoo
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-27 16:01:26

The 7th Pan-Armenian Painting Day was held at the Yerevan Zoo. The event, organized by the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) in cooperation with

Armenia is hosting the 3rd Regional Conference for Human Resources Management (HRM): “One Step Forward”
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-24 17:16:09

The annual conference organized by the Human Resource Association of Armenia and Cascade Consultants aims at exploring the current challenges of the region in Human Resources area and offering

Media tour in Dahnak Mountains
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-10-24 16:57:30

During a tour organized for media representatives, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS, have presented a new generation of

President Bako Sahakyan visited the Tonashen village of the Martakert region and partook there in a solemn ceremony of opening the memorial of Artsakh prominent political and military figure Shahen Meghryan
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-24 16:46:56

On 24 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Tonashen village of the Martakert region and partook there in a solemn ceremony of opening the memorial of Artsakh

Promoting Innovative Rural Tourism (PIRT) In the Black Sea Basin region
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-24 16:35:01

24 October, 2014, YEREVAN Heifer Armenia’s partner from Turkey-Gumushane National Educational Provincial Directorate hosted around 30 representatives of travel agencies and tourism sector service providers from Armenia, Bulgaria and

The Fund “People of the World” presents the musical project “Ararat is the Witness” devoted to the 100th commemoration of the victims of the Armenian genocide in 1915
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-24 12:00:00

The Fund “People of the World” presents the musical project “Ararat is the Witness” devoted to the 100th commemoration of the victims of the Armenian genocide in 1915.    The

VivaCell-MTS & Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Partnership Continues
  • Сharity
  • 2014-10-23 18:44:15

    23 October, 2014, Yervandashat Village, RA. Owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia the current year has become prominent for eight families – has

President Bako Sahakyan partook in the capital Stepanakert at a solemn ceremony of opening the monument of a prominent commander, active participant of the Artsakh Liberation War,lieutenant-general Anatoly Zinevich
  • Social
  • 2014-10-23 17:00:34

On 23 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the capital Stepanakert at a solemn ceremony of opening the monument of a prominent commander, active participant of the

Harut Sassounian.Why the UN Rejected Turkey’s Bid for a Security Council Seat?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-23 16:29:03

The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to turn down its application for a Security Council

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2014 winter draft and demobilization
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-23 15:46:09

On 23 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2014 winter draft and demobilization.  According to the decree within the period of January-February 2015 male citizens of the

PRESIDENT VISITS EXPO RUSSIA-ARMENIA 2014 INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-23 13:18:42

President Serzh Sargsyan today visited the 6th Expo Russia-Armenia 2014 international industrial exhibition being held on October 22-24 at Yerevan Expo Exhibition Complex within the grounds of Yerevan Scientific

Kalciyan family continues to support development projects in Khachardzan
  • Сharity
  • 2014-10-22 13:44:19

  Yerevan, October 22, 2014 – Hayastan All-Armenian Fund benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Arto and Hilda Kalciyan of Argentina continue to support vital development projects in Khachardzan, a village in

Harut Sassounian. Why the UN Rejected Turkey’s Bid for a Security Council Seat?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-22 11:37:34

The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to turn down its application for a Security Council

PRESIDENT TAKES PART IN OPENING OF NEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATION SERVICE BUILDING
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-21 15:18:39

President Serzh Sargsyan today attended the opening of a new building allotted to the Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Armenia (SIS). Prior to moving to the building

Harut Sassounian. Why the UN Rejected Turkey’s Bid for a Security Council Seat?
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-21 12:47:45

The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to turn down its application for a Security Council

President Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants of the Second Artsakh International Poetry Festival being held in capital Stepanakert
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-21 12:43:24

On 21 October President Bako Sahakyan received a group of participants of the Second Artsakh International Poetry Festival being held in capital Stepanakert. President Sahakyan noted with satisfaction that holding

President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence telegram to the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-20 18:26:10

On 20 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence telegram to the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick.  The telegram runs as follows: “I have learned

OSCE-supported Youth Camp for national minorities opens todayin Armenia
  • Social
  • 2014-10-20 16:22:05

TSAKHKADZOR, Kotayq region of Armenia, 20 October 2014 – A one-week YouthCamp for national minorities, supported by the OSCE Office, opens today, 20 October 2014, in Tsakhkadzor, Kotayq region

President Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening of the “Paths of Strengthening Cooperation between Television and Radio Companies of the Republic of Armenia and the Nagorno Karabagh Republic and Further Development of the Sphere” conference launched in
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-20 11:09:22

On 20 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at the opening of the “Paths of Strengthening Cooperation between Television and Radio Companies of the Republic of Armenia

President Bako Sahakyan received some members of the Public Council under the Armenian defense ministry headed
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-18 19:18:20

On 18 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received some members of the Public Council under the Armenian defense ministry headed by its chairman Gegham Haroutyunyan and a group

President Bako Sahakyan received famous Armenian composer Tigran Mansuryan and his sister, well-known opera singer Arax Mansuryan
  • World News
  • 2014-10-18 18:37:25

On 18 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received famous Armenian composer Tigran Mansuryan and his sister, well-known opera singer Arax Mansuryan.  A number of issues related to the development

RA Ombudsman Karen Andreasyanhosted at VivaCell-MTS
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-17 16:08:04

VivaCell-MTS hosted RA Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan, who conducted a meeting-seminar workshopon “Human Rights in Businesses” for the Company’s employees. The seminar was aimed at increasing the awareness of VivaCell-MTS

MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY
  • Social
  • 2014-10-17 15:52:34

On this day we recommit to think, decide and act together against extreme poverty -- and plan for a world where no-one is left behind.   We have reached the Millennium

SERZH SARGSYAN TAKES PART IN OPENING OF CONFERENCE “CHESS IN SCHOOLS”
  • Social
  • 2014-10-17 15:38:15

RA President and the President of the Armenian Chess Federation Serzh Sargsyan today took part in the opening of the international conference “Chess in Schools” being held October 16-18

PRESIDENT HOLDS CONSULTATION WITH RA MINSTER OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE AND RECTORS OF STATE HEIS
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-17 15:36:14

800x532px - 283 Kb 800x532px - 320 Kb 800x536px - 272 Kb 800x519px - 251 Kb       President Serzh Sargsyan today held a consultation with the RA Minister of Education and Science and the rectors of state higher

PRESIDENT RECEIVES AWARDEES OF 2014 RA PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION AWARDS IN IT SPHERE
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-17 15:34:23

800x751px - 243 Kb 800x564px - 165 Kb 800x611px - 222 Kb 684x800px - 207 Kb 622x800px - 200 Kb       President Serzh Sargsyan today received the students and pupils who have won the 2014 RA President’s Education Awards in

PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN RECEIVES EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE HERBERT SALBER
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-17 15:32:26

800x534px - 260 Kb 800x543px - 277 Kb   President Serzh Sargsyan today received EU (the European Union) Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Herbert Salber. The president attached great

Heritage Party Statement on Armenia, Artsakh, and the Eurasian Economic Union
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-17 12:04:06

Heritage Party Statement on Armenia, Artsakh, and the Eurasian Economic Union,   A week ago today, on 10 October 2014, de facto president of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan signed a

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-10-17 11:28:01

VivaCell-MTS is the General Partner of the Ninth Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia, the final stage of which took place at the organizer’s - Synopsys Armenia Education Department

First Nagorno-Karabakh Group announced in the European Parliament
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-16 17:21:03

On 15 October 2014, the European Parliament Nagorno-Karabakh Group was presented with the assistance of European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA, www.EuFoA.org), aiming to support civil society and democratic governance,

ARMENIAN ORPHAN RUG TO GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY AT WHITE HOUSE VISITOR CENTER NEXT MONTH
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-16 16:16:47

WASHINGTON, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to announce that the White House is finalizing plans to prominently display the Armenian Orphan Rug, also known as the

Presentation of Report on the process of Armenia’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-16 15:18:08

YEREVAN, 16 October 2014 – An OSCE-supported report detailing Armenia’s switchover from analogue to digital broadcasting was presented today in Yerevan. The report notes that while the technical preparations

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Armenia Press Day
  • Social
  • 2014-10-16 12:52:17

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Armenia Press Day.     Dear Armenian press representatives,   I warmly congratulate you on your professional holiday - Day of Armenian Press.   The history of Armenian press

Edward Nalbandian received Eric Fournier, Head of Continental Europe Department of the MFA of France
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-15 18:20:50

On October 15 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Eric Fournier, Head  of the Continental Europe Department of French MFA who has arrived in Yerevan to participate in consultations held

VivaCell-MTS resumes the Open Doors Days for schoolchildren and students
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-10-15 18:07:08

This time VivaCell-MTS hosted 25 pupils from the Yerevan School after Yeghishe Charents. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian presented to the young guests the history of the development of

Adopt a village and get involved!
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-15 16:06:57

  In May of 2014, 42 beehives were distributed to the Lichk community located in the Syunik Region through the project known as “Towards Eco-Community”. This project was initiated by

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN
  • World News
  • 2014-10-15 14:47:00

My mother has lived her whole life in the countryside. Although she did not receive much of a formal education, I grew up appreciating her wisdom, resilience and intelligence.

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received chairman of the “Hand in Hand” non-governmental organization board Berdj Kiladjian and accompanying him individuals
  • Social
  • 2014-10-15 14:01:39

On 15 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received chairman of the “Hand in Hand” non-governmental organization board Berdj Kiladjian and accompanying him individuals. Issues related to the realization of

President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with the delegation of the Armenian Union of Russia headed by its president Ara Abrahamyan
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-14 17:00:37

On 14 October President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met with the delegation of the Armenian Union of Russia headed by its president Ara Abrahamyan. Issues related to the implementation

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building of Stepanakert basic school N6
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-14 16:24:33

On 14 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with president of the Armenian Union of Russia Ara Abrahamyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of Agricultural Worker
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-14 13:43:56

On 12 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of

Bako Sahakyan received around five dozen participants of the Armenological Studies International Association Conference which completed its work in Yerevan the other day
  • Social
  • 2014-10-13 18:05:13

On 13 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received around five dozen participants of the Armenological Studies International Association Conference which completed its work in Yerevan the other day. President

World-famous soprano Montserrat Caballe is back in Artsakh
  • Culture
  • 2014-10-13 18:03:05

On October 12, world-famous soprano Montserrat Caballe arrived in Artsakh. On October 14, the singer will give an exclusive concert at Stepanakert Renaissance square, dedicated to the 20th anniversary

Harut Sassounian.UK Shifts Policy on Armenian Genocide After Jurist Robertson’s Report
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-13 17:53:19

Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and

President Bako Sahakyan together with philanthropist from Diaspora Nikolay Sarkisov partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building of the Stepanakert basic school N1
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-13 17:27:26

On 13 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with philanthropist from Diaspora Nikolay Sarkisov partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building of the Stepanakert basic

From “Barbarian Turk” to “Muslim Turk”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-12 19:21:30

Such terms like “Tu-kiu”, “Tu-Kue”, “Tut-Kut”, “Tolköl” occurred firstly in Chinese literature, had been entered into Arabian and Byzantium literature by being translated as “Turk” (plural word “Türük” or

President Serzh Sargsyan meets Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-11 16:07:03

At the invitation of President Serzh Sargsyan, President Tomislav Nikolic of the Republic of Serbia arrived in the Republic of Armenia on an official visit last night.   The official welcoming

Answers of the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to the Questions of Tert.am
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-09 17:00:42

Answers of the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to the Questions of Tert.am   Question։ How would you comment on the PACE decision to prepare a report titled “Escalation

Harut Sassounian. UK Shifts Policy on Armenian Genocide After Jurist Robertson’s Report
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-09 15:53:50

Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-09 14:15:31

On October 9, 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

IT IS STILL NOT TOO LATE TO AVOID A GLOBAL CATASTROPHE.Hayk Kotanjian
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-08 16:36:04

The Board of the Political Science Association of Armenia at its meeting of October 7, 2014, expressing concern over the exacerbating confrontation between the Russian Federation and the United

OSCE monitoring to be conducted
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-08 11:26:58

On October 9, 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

Harut Sassounian. UK Shifts Policy on Armenian Genocide After Jurist Robertson’s Report
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-08 00:16:19

Geoffrey Robertson, prominent British expert on international law, wrote a 40-page report in 2009, exposing the false and inaccurate statements on the Armenian Genocide by the UK Foreign and

16% increase in passenger flow, as compared to September 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-07 11:38:08

As compared to September 2013, a 16% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 9th month of 2014. In September 2014

VivaCell-MTS sponsors the “Robots in Everyday Life” festival
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-10-06 17:55:01

The “DigiTech” 2014 International Technological Exhibition held from October 3-5 hosted the “Robots in Everyday Life” festival, the participants of which are schoolchildren attending engineering groups. Starting from 2012

Declaration of Friendship Signed between the Towns of Shushi of the NKR and Bourg-Les-Valence of France
  • Social
  • 2014-10-06 14:46:42

On October 5, Artsvik Sargsyan, Mayor of Shushi, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, and Marlene Mourier, Mayor of Bourg-Les-Valence, France, who is on a visit to Artsakh, signed a Declaration

Minister Nalbandian received the First Deputy FM of Kazakhstan
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-06 13:37:23

On September 6 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Rapil Zhoshybayev, who is also the national coordinator for the International Exhibition

To the United Nations Security Council Regarding Armenian the destruction of Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-06 01:09:49

To the United Nations Security Council Regarding Armenian the destruction of  Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor    Dear UN Security Council leadership,   Another modern threat was created this time targeted at one

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the French Bourg lès Valence town at the head of its mayor Marlène Mourier
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-05 19:27:24

  On 5 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the French Bourg lès Valence town at the head of its mayor Marlène Mourier. President Sahakyan

NKR Foreign Minister Received delegation of the French town of Bourg-Les-Valence
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-04 21:37:31

On October 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received delegation of the French town of Bourg-Les-Valence, headed by Mayor Marlene Mourier. Karen Mirzoyan welcomed the

U.S. Department of State Announces Opening of the Registration Period for the DV-2016 Diversity Visa Lottery
  • Press release
  • 2014-10-03 14:31:11

Yerevan, Armenia - The U.S. Department of State announces the opening of the registration period for the DV-2016 Diversity Visa lottery. Entries for the DV-2016 Diversity Visa lottery must

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree
  • Social
  • 2014-10-03 14:20:05

On 3 October President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously NKR Defense Army's N division's junior sergeant David Navasardyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for

NEW DEVELOPMENTS AROUND THE ISSUE OF CHURCH PROPERTY RETURN IN TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-03 09:28:04

Expert, Centre for Armenian Studies, Noravank Foundation A New Bill of the US Congress   The problem of preserving and returning church properties in Turkey seized from Christian minorities is time to

NEW DEVELOPMENTS AROUND THE ISSUE OF CHURCH PROPERTY RETURN IN TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-03 09:28:04

Expert, Centre for Armenian Studies, Noravank Foundation A New Bill of the US Congress   The problem of preserving and returning church properties in Turkey seized from Christian minorities is time to

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with leader of the “Prosperous Armenia” party Gagik Tsaroukyan visited the republic’s southern wing
  • Politics
  • 2014-10-02 18:03:44

On 2 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with leader of the “Prosperous Armenia” party Gagik Tsaroukyan visited the republic’s southern wing. President Sahakyan considered important periodic visits of

Harut Sassounian.Genocide Conference in Romania Held Despite Turkish Protests
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-10-02 16:35:29

I just returned home from two hectic weeks of travel. First, I participated in the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, where I co-chaired a panel on the Centennial of the

Three Families’ Realized Dream Due to VivaCell-MTS & Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Partnership
  • Сharity
  • 2014-10-02 14:51:57

At the beginning of the year a project started through VivaCell-MTS & Fuller Center for Housing Armenia partnership aimed at assisting 25 families from borderland villages of Armenia. VivaCell-MTS

“MTS Connect LTE” modem for free in case of subscribing to an “MTS Connect LTE” or “Internet Express” tariff plan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-09-30 17:56:17

In case of a one-year subscription to one of the “MTS Connect LTE” or “Internet Express” tariff plans, the “MTS Connect LTE” E3372s-153 USB modem is provided free of

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-30 13:27:44

On September 30, 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

Harut Sassounian.Armenia Supports Catholicosate's Lawsuit Against Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-09-30 10:13:02

Over 1,000 attendees of the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, organized by the Diaspora Ministry, cheered loudly when Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia made the surprising

Harut Sassounian. Genocide Conference in Romania Held Despite Turkish Protests
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2014-09-30 10:11:28

I just returned home from two hectic weeks of travel. First, I participated in the Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan, where I co-chaired a panel on the Centennial of the

VivaCell-MTS implemented the 5th draw “365”
  • Science and Technology
  • 2014-09-29 17:56:09

  VivaCell-MTS continues the draw for its “Personal” and the “City Talks” tariff plans subscribers, who are users of the “Special” package in active status. To remind, the “365” draw

President Serzh Sargsyan receives UNDP Administrator Helen Clark
  • Politics
  • 2014-09-29 16:24:44

President Serzh Sargsyan today received the Administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Helen Clark.   The president praised the activity of the UN Office in Armenia, including the work