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The statement of Human Rights Defender
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-13 11:10:35

  Azerbaijani environmental activists have blocked the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia and to the world. Even for a fresh researcher the videos depicting the behavior of so called

The statement of the Human Rights Defender on the Human Rights Day
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-10 11:01:56

  With the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 75 years ago, the big family of states agreed that the recognition of human dignity, equality, and inalienable rights

The Human Rights Defender met with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-09 10:44:31

  The Human Rights Defender Kristinne Grigoryan met with Janine Wynne, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, and the representatives of the

The delegation led by Arayik Harutyunyan met with President of the Region of Île-de-France Valérie Pécresse
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-08 12:54:28

  The delegation led by President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan who is on a working visit in the Republic of France, met with President of the Region of

Meetings at the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and the Office of International Religious Freedom
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-07 11:11:58

  Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan discussed the achievements and challenges of Armenia's fight against trafficking in recent years with the representatives of the US Department of State’s Office to Monitor and

The Human Rights Defender met Ms. Erica Olson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, in Washington
  • Press of Diaspora
  • 2022-12-06 12:04:31

  On December 6, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan met Ms. Erica Olson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State overseeing policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus, in

Human Rights Defender’s message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-03 13:53:33

  December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities․   Despite the efforts of the country in recent years, people with disabilities still face significant challenges in Armenia. The current

One new postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Junior Eurovision 2022”
  • Press release
  • 2022-12-02 14:19:02

  On December 2nd, 2022, one postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Junior Eurovision 2022” has been put into circulation.    The postage stamp was cancelled by the Chief of Staff to

The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-30 13:18:14

  On November 29, the Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr.

BBC Whitewashes Azerbaijan’s Crimes; By Airing Film Backed by BP & Aliyevs
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-30 11:39:38

  The openDemocracy.net website published a critical article about BBC’s airing of a two-part propaganda film funded by the UK oil and gas giant British Petroleum (BP) about Azerbaijan. Written

Fly Arna launches a new recruitment drive for cabin crew
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-25 14:14:42

  Yerevan, Armenia: November 25, 2022: Fly Arna, Armenia’s national airline and a joint venture company between the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) and Air Arabia Group, continues its recruitment

The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan, participated in the General Assembly of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) in Brussels
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-25 11:25:46

  The Human Rights Defender, Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan, participated in the General Assembly of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) in Brussels, held on November 22-23.   The purpose

Armenians Need to Assess French Senate’s ;Positive Resolution Cool-Headedly
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-23 14:31:43

  Throughout their long history, Armenians have always expected that some foreign power would rescue them from their enemies. Over the centuries, they hoped for assistance from the Romans, Byzantines,

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan participated in a solemn opening ceremony of the Russian Center in Stepanakert
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-19 13:32:50

  On November 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan participated in the opening ceremony of the Russian Center in Stepanakert, which was founded on the initiative of the

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-19 12:00:04

  On November 19, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an extended working consultation with the participation of representatives of the National Assembly political forces.   Recent foreign political developments

More Examples of Turkey Seeking ;To Extradite its Citizens from Overseas
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-17 12:53:06

  After my last week's article about Turkey kidnapping its dissident citizens from overseas, I came across several other examples of the Turkish government's attempts to bring back, under false

UCOM SUBSCRIBERS TO ENJOY THE BEST ROAMING RATE OF 8 AMD/MB IN GEORGIA, EGYPT AND UAE
  • Social
  • 2022-11-15 11:49:40

  Ahead of the winter season, from November 15 until January 15, 2023 Ucom’s mobile customers will benefit from the best internet roaming rate of 8 AMD/MB when travelling to

UCOM HAS INTRODUCED FUTURE NETWORK WI-FI 6E ROUTERS
  • Social
  • 2022-11-14 11:56:25

  During the press conference held on November 11, 2022 Ara Khachatryan, Director General at Ucom, presented the Wi-Fi 6E routers to be exploited in the future network. Last year,

When Will the World Put a Stop- To Turkey’s Criminal Behavior?
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-10 11:45:01

  For many years, dozens of reports have been written about the Turkish government’s large-scale kidnapping of Turkish citizens from around the world for criticizing Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s regime.   Exiled

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan appointed Ruben Vardanyan as a Minister of State
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 12:54:24

  On November 4, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan signed a decree on releasing Artak Beglaryan from the position of the Minister of State.   Ruben Vardanyan was appointed Minister

President of the Artsakh Republic Harutyunyan convened an enlarged working consultation
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 10:28:10

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened an enlarged working consultation with the participation of representatives of the parliamentary forces.   Latest foreign political developments around the Artsakh Republic and

Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-04 10:11:47

  On November 3, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the World Bank's team implementing the third and fourth projects of modernization

Presidents of Turkey and Azerbaijan Split; The Loot of the 2020 Artsakh War
  • Politics
  • 2022-11-02 11:48:01

  While Armenia has been licking its wounds of the 2020 Artsakh War, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey wasted no time to get together and split with their families

Ameriabank: At the Vanguard of Armenia's Banking Sector
  • Social
  • 2022-11-01 15:21:06

  In an interview with Global Markets Magazine, Hovhannes Toroyan, Chief Financial Officer at Ameriabank CJSC, explains the Bank’s strategy and highlights some of the reasons for its success in

One new postage stamp dedicated to 2021 Aurora Prize Laureate Julienne Lusenge
  • Press release
  • 2022-11-01 12:54:34

  On October 31st, 2022, a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Laureates of “Aurora” Prize. Julienne Lusenge” has been cancelled and put into circulation.   The postage stamp

The Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the representatives of the Chamber of Advocates/ Lawyers Order (Ordre Des Avocats ) of the city of Montpelier
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-27 10:46:31

  The Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held a meeting with the Bâtonnier of the Lawyers Order (Ordre Des Avocats)/Chamber of Advocates of Montpelier Mr. Nicola Bedel de Buzareingues,

‘Global Armenian Summit’ Divides Armenians, while Pretending to Unify Them
  • Politics
  • 2022-10-26 09:51:59

  In a few days, we will witness once again an unfortunate manifestation of Armenia’s leadership dividing the Armenian nation, while claiming to unify it.   The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs

“Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications” Conference Hosted at UWC Dilijan
  • Science and Technology
  • 2022-10-24 15:26:02

  On October 24-28, UWC Dilijan College in Armenia will host the first international conference entitled “Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications”, organised jointly with the National Centre of Scientific Research

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan had a meeting with the members of the newly formed Public Council of the Artsakh Republic
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-21 13:23:20

  President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan held a meeting with the members of the newly formed Public Council.   The Head of the State wished efficient work to the members

Aliyev vs. Pashinyan: War of Words - At CIS Summit in Kazakhstan
  • Politics
  • 2022-10-19 14:11:03

  Last week, the nine leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), composed of former Soviet Republics, met in Astana, Kazakhstan. In attendance were the President of Azerbaijan Ilham

The Human Rights Defender received the delegation of the National Council of Switzerland
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-17 12:36:32

  On October 15, the Human Rights Defender of Armenia received the members of delegation of the National Council of Switzerland: parliamentarians Mr. Stefan Müller-Altermatt, Mr. Michel Mater and Secretary

Mayor of New York Eric Adams: ‘After I Retire, I’m going to live in Baku’
  • Politics
  • 2022-10-14 13:49:35

  The U.S. media in recent months published several articles covering New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial statements, foreign travels, and fundraising activities.   Before becoming Mayor on January 1, 2022,

UCOM’S SPECIAL OFFER OF THE UNLIMITED INTERNET IS NOW TERMLESS
  • Social
  • 2022-10-10 13:41:54

  The unlimited internet special offer tailored for the subscribers of Ucom’s mobile voice service’s Level Up 4700 prepaid and Level Up 5500 postpaid tariff plans has become termless. The

FAO provides winter wheat seeds to vulnerable families in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-08 10:50:45

  8 October 2022 – The most cultivated grain in Armenia is wheat, still its production has been steadily declining in the recent years. The war in Ukraine in particular

Turkish Denialists Cannot Defeat Armenians in California
  • Politics
  • 2022-10-05 15:43:14

  Turkish denialists found out last week that they can’t defeat Armenians in California.   Contrary to extensive Turkish lobbying efforts, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Sept. 29, 2022,

Josep Borrell calls for Azerbaijani troops to withdraw from Armenia, defends EU’s gas deal with Baku
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-05 10:31:44

  en.armradio. The EU has done everything it can to call on the parties to engage in a dialogue, to put in place a ceasefire, EU High Representative for Foreign

Anna Arakelyan has been appointed as a Delegate for Armenia in Global Chamber of Business Leaders
  • Press release
  • 2022-10-05 10:30:12

  Anna Arakelyan has been appointed as a Delegate for Armenia in Global Chamber of Business Leaders.   Anna has knowledge and experience that can fully contribute to globally creating the environment

The Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held meetings with the President of the European Court of Human Rights Mr. Róbert Spanó
  • Press release
  • 2022-09-28 14:56:07

  On September 27, 2022, The Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan held meetings with the President of the European Court of Human Rights Mr. Róbert Spanó. ECtHR Judge Armen

The Short-Lived Fake Republic of “West Azerbaijan Goycha-Zangezur”
  • Politics
  • 2022-09-28 13:15:25

  Last week, two Azeris arrogantly declared themselves to be the leaders of the fake “West Azerbaijan Goycha-Zangezur Republic,” which claimed to include Lake Sevan and the Syunik province of

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan participated in the memorial events dedicated to the victims of the 44-day war
  • Press release
  • 2022-09-27 14:22:45

  On September 27, President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan, accompanied by a group of high-ranking officials, visited the Park after Freedom Fighters in Stepanakert, where he laid flowers

STATEMENT of the Permanent Tribunal of the Armenian Creative Civilization on the Genocide, Culturocide and Anthrocide of the Autochthonous Nations
  • Announcements
  • 2022-09-26 12:42:28

  ‘... sovereignty cannot be considered as the right to kill millions of innocent people’   Raphael Lemkin   On September 13, 2022, based on the inadmissibility of forceful decisions and of the international legitimization

Fly Arna receives its second Airbus A320 aircraft
  • Press release
  • 2022-09-23 11:34:05

  Fly Arna, Armenia’s national airline and a joint venture company between the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) and Air Arabia Group, has received its second Airbus A320 aircraft.   This new

Azerbaijan’s Massive Attack Puts the World’s Spotlight on Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2022-09-21 14:58:28

  During last week’s massive attack on Armenia’s eastern border by Azerbaijan’s military, over 200 Armenian soldiers and civilians were killed. In addition, the Republic of Armenia lost additional territories

Address of President Arayik Harutyunyan on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2022-09-21 10:12:28

  On September 21 Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan sent an address on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.   The address reads:   “Dear compatriots,   Today is the 31st

California to Declare April 24, ‘Genocide Remembrance Day’ as State Holiday
  • Politics
  • 2022-09-19 13:41:57

  California State Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian has finally succeeded in passing a legislative bill (AB 1801) he had sponsored to declare April 24, Genocide Remembrance Day, a state holiday.   The bill

The Human Rights Defender of Armenia has published an Ad Hoc Report on the consequences of Azerbaijani military attack on Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2022-09-17 11:23:42

  The Defender has presented and analyzed the war crimes committed by the Azerbaijani military forces, she has presented the facts on displaced persons; on targeting the emergency medical vehicles

Armenia should apply to the International Criminal Court, and do so by recognizing the court's jurisdiction
  • Press release
  • 2022-09-14 12:19:10

Armenia should apply to the International Criminal Court, and do so by recognizing the court's jurisdiction. It should be done immediately given the atrocious conditions of the current aggression

An educational program aimed at teaching artificial intelligence (AI) will be introduced in Yerevan and Tavush high schools
  • Science and Technology
  • 2022-09-06 12:03:02

  The knowledge day was marked with the announcement of the launch of the “Generation AI” program that took place at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of

Azeri Consul General Departs from L.A., Leaving Behind a Trail of Deception
  • Politics
  • 2022-09-06 10:36:00

  The Consul General of Azerbaijan, Nasimi Aghayev, departed from Los Angeles at the end of August to become his country’s new Ambassador to Germany. Aghayev left behind a trail

STATEMENT-On joining and supporting the Statements and the Legal Package of Requirements for the Protection of the Rights of the Armenian People put forward by the Republic of Western Armenia (the State of Armenia)
  • Announcements
  • 2022-09-06 10:26:59

  We, the undersigned, hereby declare that we accept, join and support the Legal Package of Demands for the Protection of the Rights of the Armenian People and the Statements