Oxford, The United Kingdom—On May 25-26, 2017, the Clashing Visions: Russian Foreign Policy in the Age of Xi and Trump conference was held at St. Antony’s College, University of
On May 26th, 2017, “HayPost” CJSC has cancelled and put into circulation a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora humanitarian initiative. Laureates of “Aurora” prize. Marguerite Barankitse”. The postage
«Напомню мою позицию и позицию премьер министра страны, по поводу вопроса о сельскохозяйственных земель. Наша позиция заключается в том, что земли сельскохозяйственного назначения не должны продаваться иностранным гражданам. Такова
On May 25, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of
On May 25, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring
“Hokis” multi-media musical performance was staged at Gyumri State Drama Theatre after Vardan Achemyan. The Gyumri premiere of “Hokis” devoted to the second anniversary of TUMOxAGBU center in Gyumri
Sevan Startup Summit 2017 non-formal startup event will continue to accept applications until 20th of June. This year organizers are planning to host more than 1000 participants. We are
22 May 2017 –the meeting of the world-famous boxer of Armenian origin Arthur Abraham with the participants of Masis Youth(MY) Centerthe residents of the city took place. The boxer
22 May 2017 –the meeting of the world-famous boxer of Armenian origin Arthur Abraham with the participants of Masis Youth(MY) Centerthe residents of the city took place. The boxer
Hayanist, Armenia – During a public event on May 22, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia (CCHBCA), and the Global Environment
A few days ago our partners Transparency International Anticorruption Center and Journalists’ Club ‘Asparez” disseminated a statement concerning the Citizen Observer Initiative. Considering its involvement in the monitoring of
The growing number of bicyclists on the Yerevan streets is not only a new trend but also an important step for building sustainable and healthy society. The number of
Ahead of 2017 Aurora Prize Events the first Aurora Prize Laureate Marguerite Barankitse pays a special visit to Armenia. She will meet with communities, cultural and religious leaders in
On May 18 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi. At the ministry of culture and youth affairs the Head of the State held a working consultation
Yerevan, Armenia: On May 18-19, 2017, Caucasus Research Resource Center – Armenia will hold an international conference entitled “Armenia-Turkey: Paving the Way for Dialogue and Reconciliation.” The venue of
Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the 2017 summer draft and demobilization. CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC
On 17 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received American writer and publicist of Armenian descent Hovsep Nalbandyan. The meeting addressed a range of issues related to the Artsakh-Diaspora
The Eurasian Economic Union is the largest Eurasian economic integration hub, which aspires to compete or be compared with such major integration projects as the European Union. Despite the claims
The future of energy is renewable. And it is a future that Armenia can take advantage of, for its pocketbook today and for future generations as well. That was
On Friday, 19 May and Saturday, 20 May, Lost Temple Brothers, one of the leading new wave folk bands from Russia, will perform two concerts in Dilijan. The group
Armenian American Medical Society 32nd Anniversary Gala Celebration May 13, 2017 at 7 PM Globe Theatre, Universal City,
On May 5th interview with the Russian TV channel Mir 24 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that the military units of CSTO member states stand ready to act
On 10 May Artsakh Republic President together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited the Kashen mining complex of the “Base Metals” CJSC. Heads of the two
ARARAT Ani 6 years aged brandy received a gold medal at the Berlin International Spirits Competition, while Yerevan Brandy Factory won a special international award “Distillery of the Year”
On 9 May President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Victory Holiday, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation
On 9 May President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Victory Holiday, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation
On May 8 in connection with the Victory Day, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi a solemn ceremony of awarding
15 innovative and talented Armenian Startup teams and companies will be able to realise their innovative solutions and projects On May 5th the winners of the application process for
Union of Informed Citizens continues shedding light on the series of foreign grants received by Armenia’s state authorities. Today we will touch upon the grants received by the National
Yerevan, 5 May 2017. On May 3-4, advocacy meeting and capacity development workshop on the topic of “Strengthening Multi-sectoral Response to Gender-based Violence in Armenia” were held at “Tigran
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN (4 May 2017) — An ADB History Book, Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific: 50 Years of the Asian Development Bank, was released today
On May 4, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of
«How much time it is required to print all these?» - wonders the Armenian delegate for Eurovision 2017 Artsvik, when talking to the students of “Armath” engineering laboratory of
Today, on the 3rd of May, "Yell Extreme Park" project has held a press conference, the subject of which was the launch of crowdfunding campaign in the Indiegogo international
Today, on the 3rd of May, "Yell Extreme Park" project has held a press conference, the subject of which was the launch of crowdfunding campaign in the Indiegogo international
On May 4, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line
Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter exchanged letters on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of
On April 27-28, the regular report of Armenia was presented in Geneva to the Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Armenian delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of
Sose 2017 International Film Festival has started to accept film applications. Any film can participate in the main competition program, without thematic restrictions (feature, full-length, short-length, documentary). The film festival
Winners of the Aurora Creative Contest were named on May 1, 2017. Arpi Ghazaryan, a 7-year-old student at the Henrik Igityan Yerevan National Art Center was awarded the first prize
On 28 April President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Mher Arzoumanyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service
The official delegation of the Republic of Western Armenia, headed by the Prime Minister of the Republic Tigran Pashabezyan, honored the memory of the Holy Martyrs – victims the
Armenia welcomes the adoption of the resolution by the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic on recognizing and condemning the Armenian Genocide and other crimes
On April 25, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, met Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India, Chairman of the Upper House of the Parliament who is
On April 23, an Eucharist Liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Lionginas Virbalas dedicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide in Kaunas’ St. Peter and St.
In 2017 on April 21st “HayPost” CJSC cancelled and put into circulation a postcard with one stamp dedicated to the theme ““Anoush” opera. Avag Petrossian”. The cancellation took place
On 25 April President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Narek Haroutyunyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service
On April 21-22, the delegation of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), headed by Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan, was on a visit to the Republic of South Ossetia
Dear compatriots, April 24, 1915 has become one of the most tragic and bloody pages of our millennia-old history. In those April days the Ottoman Turkey launched a monstrous plan
Dear compatriots, April 24, 1915 has become one of the most tragic and bloody pages of our millennia-old history. In those April days the Ottoman Turkey launched a monstrous plan
(Agencia Prensa Armenia).- On the night of Friday, April 21, the Armenian community of Uruguay rallied for the 102° anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in a large demonstration that
(Agencia Prensa Armenia).- On the night of Friday, April 21, the Armenian community of Uruguay rallied for the 102° anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in a large demonstration that
Los Angeles - The Armenian Genocide Committee announced today the line-up of elected officials that will be marching with the collective voice of the Armenian community on April 24,
Los Angeles - The Armenian Genocide Committee announced today the line-up of elected officials that will be marching with the collective voice of the Armenian community on April 24,
Israel National News published an extremely interesting article written by Turkish journalist Uzay Bulut on the discrimination and persecution that Turkish Jews have suffered since the establishment of the
Israel National News published an extremely interesting article written by Turkish journalist Uzay Bulut on the discrimination and persecution that Turkish Jews have suffered since the establishment of the
On 21 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Martouni region. In the regional center of Martouni the President got acquainted with the course of constructing and renovating the
Presentation of the Head of the National Defense Research University (NDRU), MoD, RA, Doctor of Political Science, Professor, Lieutenant-General Hayk S. Kotanjian at the “Nation‒Army‒2017” Forum. Yerevan, 20.04.2017. Dear Colleagues, The
As from June 1, 2017 Pegasus Airlines shall operate 3 weekly flights to Zvartnots International Airport from Istanbul. The flights shall be operated on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This airline
On April 13, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Artsakh to the USA Robert Avetisyan gave a lecture at the Florida International University. Students and lecturers of the International
On April 18, the five American Corners in Armenia – in Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Charentsavan, and Kapan – celebrated Armenia’s National Library Week by organizing a reading marathon of
On April 8, the Deputies of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh visited the Memorial complex of Stepanakert and laid flowers to the memory of the state
Armenian national cognac festival will be held for the first time on October 2017. The initiator of «Armenian national cognac festival» is the founder and president of BPA (Business
On April 13 Dasaran Educational Center hosted the official award ceremony of the “New Generation School 2015-2016” ranking competition, jointly organized by the Ministries of Education and Science of
On 13 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Mataghis village of the Martakert region and partook there at the tree-planting activity organized within the frameworks of cleaning works. The
FAST (The Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology) announced the formation of the Advisory Board and the appointment of the Chief Executive Director. Impact investor and social entepreneur, co-founder of
From today the subscribers of U!1500, U!2000 and U!3000 Prepay tariff plans as well as the subscribers of “Universal” Postpay tariff plans will use their monthly inclusions of minutes
On 11 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect of the Republic of South Ossetia -State of Alanya Anatoly Bibilov. The letter runs as follows: «Your
Overshadowed by violence and political persecutions—and marred by rampant bribery and falsification—the recent parliamentary elections demonstrated yet again the ruling party’s incapacity to organize free, fair and legal elections. So
SPRING PR-agency is awarded the Communication 4 Future Davos Awards 2017, held on March 14 in Geneva, Switzerland. SPRING PR is awarded for the title "Pro Bono of the
SPRING PR-agency is awarded the Communication 4 Future Davos Awards 2017, held on March 14 in Geneva, Switzerland. SPRING PR is awarded for the title "Pro Bono of the
In 2017 on April 5th the cancellation of a Special cover dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the
On April 5, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of
Today marks exactly one year since the end of military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh with a view to resolving the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict by force. On the night
Since December 2014 Harout Bronozian has been writing to representatives of Lydian Armenia and Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection regarding Amulsar gold mine exploitation project. The correspondence has been
On April 5, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line
On 3 April President Bako Sahakyan received a group of deputies of the Armenian National Assembly. Issues related to the domestic and foreign policy and the current situation along the
On 31 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the organization of the constitutional reforms process. According to the decree a Constitutional Reforms Coordination Council was formed
To highlight the role women can and should play in the development of Armenia’s rural regions, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, Jr. traveled to Gegharqunik on March 30
30 March, 2017 Yerevan, Armenia The political party Erkir Tsirani • Perceiving April 2 as a mean of a political struggle (although originally considering rigged the "elections scheduled for April 2"; •
State Tourism Committee of Armenia and Enterprise Incubator Foundation signed a memorandum of cooperation which implies implementation of joint projects on issues related to the development of Gyumri. Both
Yerevan, Armenia – Increased female employment offers great potential to Armenia’s economy. Currently, women constitute 67 percent of Armenia’s economically non-active population and their unemployment rate is almost double
In November 2016, a trilateral agreement was signed between the RA Human Rights Defender, Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and American University of Armenia. With the AGBU support and
On 29 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan called an enlarged consultation dedicated to the implementation of the constitutional reforms. In his speech Bako Sahakyan noted that the reforms claimed
On the 28th of March 2017, two events took place in the city of Masis, Ararat Marz, Armenia: the solemn ceremony of laying a "time capsule" which symbolizes the
On the 28th of March 2017, two events took place in the city of Masis, Ararat Marz, Armenia: the solemn ceremony of laying a "time capsule" which symbolizes the
“Garlyk” mining and processing plant for the production of potassium fertilizers will be inagurated in Turkmenistan on March 31, 2017. Equipped with the most advanced technologies, this plant will become
March 31, 2017 Press Conference Topic: Citizen Observer Initiative’s activities on April 2 Venue: Armenia Marriott Hotel, “Levon of Cilicia" Meeting Room Time: 12:00 April 2, 2017 Press Release Time: 10:00 Press Conference Topic: Citizen Observer Initiative’s remarks
On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office and accompanying them officials. At the beginning of the meeting
On 27 March President Bako Sahakyan received Armenia’s newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation Vardan Toghanyan. The Head of the State congratulated Vardan Toghanyan on assuming the
On March 27, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, received Ian Alexander Hill, the newly-appointed Ambassador of New Zealand (residence in Moscow), on the occasion of handing
On March 27 Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, Stéphane Visconti and Richard Hoagland, as well as Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, the
At the initiative of the “Armfighting” Federation of the Republic of Armenia, professional competitions of fights without rules (MMA) were held in Yerevan on March 26. In an interview with
On March 24, regular consultations between Artsakh and Armenian Foreign Ministries took place. From the Artsakh side Deputy Foreign Ministers Armine Aleksanyan and Felix Khachatrian, as well as staff-members
Yerevan--Raffi K.Hovannisian, Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs and current chairman of its Heritage Party, has sent the following letter to Joseph Daul, president of the European People's Party
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have initiated a tree-planting in Urtsadzor on the International Day of Forests. Within the frames of
On 23 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received deputy foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Ashot Hovakimyan. Issues related to foreign policy and cooperation between the two Armenian
On 22 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Shoushi and got acquainted on site with the reconstruction process of the town’s Culture Center. President Sahakyan underlined
On March 22, the Delegation of the University of Defense of the Republic of Serbia headed by its Rector, Dr., Professor, Major General Mladen Vuruna visited the National Defense
By Lori Boghigian 3D printing is a growing industry, and Ashkhen Hovsepyan and Ani Abgaryan set a goal to make it more accessible. With unique backgrounds in physics and digital
In the 2016-2017 academic year, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) awarded nearly $800,000 in scholarships to students in 28 countries. For almost a century, the AGBU Scholarship Program
On March 15, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of
On March 15, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line
On March 13, Philosophy Professor of New York Manhattanville college and the Dean of the Philosophy Faculty Siobhan Nash-Marshall, Faculty student Abby Parentaun and the Los Angeles attorney Rita
Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Gebran Bassil exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
704 crimes registered in Artsakh last year, increasing by 240 crimes as compared to the same period of the previous year. STEPANAKERT, MARCH 13, ARTSAKHPRESS: As “Artsakhpress” reports, during the
10 March 2017 – The UN human rights office today published a report detailing allegations of massive destruction, killings and numerous other serious human rights violations committed between July
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Board approved Armenia’s EITI candidature application at the EITI board meeting held in Bogota, Colombia on 9 March 2017 and Armenia attained the EITI
The Political Science Association of Armenia has the honor to address Your Excellencies – the Secretary General of the OSCE Mr. Lamberto Zannier, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Jean Vardan. Issue
Article 7 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia stipulates that elections shall be held by secret ballot. In its turn, the RA Electoral Code not only stipulates
Women’s rights are human rights. But in these troubled times, as our world becomes more unpredictable and chaotic, the rights of women and girls are being reduced, restricted and
On 7 March President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of regional administrations and mayor of Stepanakert. Issues related to the programs being carried
On March 3 the meeting of the Central Apparatus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Armenia’s Ambassadors accredited in foreign countries, Permanent representatives to the international organizations
Today at the united headquarter of Yelk bloc the members of the bloc Aram Sargsyan, Edmon Marukyan, Artak Zeynalyan and Alen Simonyan held a meeting with Mr. Richard Mills,
Guest of the program "The Tribune of the writer" Harutyun Hovhatan. Issue
On 2 March 2017, the opening of refurbished document security training room at the Headquarters of the Border Troops of Armenia took place. The facilities were furnished and equipped
Today, on the first of March, 2017 President of Turkmenistan left for Islamabad on a working visit to participate in the XIII Summit of the Heads of the States
On 1 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representatives of the Armenian foreign ministry's central apparatus and diplomatic corps headed by foreign minister Edward Nalbandyan. Foreign policy of the
Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) and Innovative Solutions and Technologies Center (ISTC) in partnership with Crosspring Dutch Accelerator announce a joint acceleration program for Armenian startups. Acceleration program aims to
On March 1, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of
On February 28, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. During the meeting, a range of issues related
On March 1, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line
On 28 February in connection with the 29th anniversary of the Sumgait pogroms Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic
The new Electoral Code of Armenia limits the number of observers and mass media representatives in polling station for the first time in the history of the third Republic,
In defiance to the calls of the international community, the demands of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries to strictly adhere to the 1994-1995 ceasefire agreements and to refrain
On 25 February President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of regional administrations. Issues related to the programs being carried out in the regions
Presentation of a Book Dedicated to Artsakh Held in the Parliament of France On February 22, at the initiative of the France-Artsakh Friendship Circle, presentation of the book “15 questions,
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) jointly with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP) will organize the First Caucasus Dairy Congress
On 23 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree appointing Tigran Abrahamyan adviser to the Artsakh Republic President. CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC
Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Motherland Defender’s Day. Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and personally myself I cordially congratulate you
The Ombudsman of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), Ruben Melikyan, as part of a campaign for the EU and its civil society to engage with Nagorno-Karabakh, addressed the last in a
The Ombudsman of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), Ruben Melikyan, as part of a campaign for the EU and its civil society to engage with Nagorno-Karabakh, addressed the last in a
On February 21, the UN Security Council held an open debate titled “Maintenance of international peace and security: conflicts in Europe”. With Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin presiding, the
On February 21, the UN Security Council held an open debate titled “Maintenance of international peace and security: conflicts in Europe”. With Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin presiding, the
Dear compatriots! On April 2, 2016 the aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh clearly showed the world what a hotbed of destabilization in the region is this Western Caspian country, artificially
On 21 February President Bako Sahakyan received members of the delegations from the USA, Russian Federation, Canada, Germany, Argentina and Uruguay consisting of parliamentarians, diplomats, political figures, representatives of
On February 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of the Basque Country, which had arrived in Artsakh with an observation
On February 20, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Deputy Chair of the People’s Assembly-Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia Emma Gamisonia and MPs Mkhra
On 21 February President Bako Sahakyan received members of the Armenian delegation headed by deputy speaker of the Republic of Armenia National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov who had arrived in
In accordance with the NKR law “On referendum” and NKR Electoral Code the Deputy Chaiman of NKR Referendum Central Commission, Yeghishe Arzoumanyan published the information on the district voting
Mr Vartan Ouzounian, a prominent benefactor, a member of the Armenian community in the UK, has been awarded the Komitas medal by the RA Ministry of Diaspora for many
On 20 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan voted in the 3/3 polling station of Stepanakert. Bako Sahakyan noted that the new Constitution Referendum is a progressive step in our
On February 16, upon the proposal of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs and in their presence a meeting between Edward Nalbandian, the Foreign Minister of Armenia, and Elmar Mammadyarov,
National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation has announced Education Quality Week (QWeek) on February 20-24. The aim of the Qweek, which is organized already for the third time,
On February 16, Edward Nalbandian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, Stéphane Visconti and Richard Hoagland, as well as
Within the productive cooperation between the National Defense Research University of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia (NDRU, MoD, RA) and the “Luys” Foundation, on February
On February 15, the expert group from the NATO Defense Education Enhancement Program (DEEP) visited the National Defense Research Univerity (NDRU), MoD, RA. President of the NDRU, Doctor of
YEREVAN, 14 February 2017 – In the framework of the Project “Long-term electoral assistance to the election related stakeholders of Armenia” the Council of Europe organised a Conference titled
Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Mohammad Javad Zarif exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and Mediamax have wrapped up the results of the essay contest “A letter to the Aurora Hero”. The essay by Anna Mehrabyan was selected as a winner
The persecution of Alexander Lapshin, his extradition to Azerbaijan is a gross violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of speech and movement, which once again demonstrates the existing
On 8 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the reporting meeting of the NKR Police board summarizing the results of the 2016 operative activities. Head of the Police
On 7 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received senior personnel of the NKR State Service of Emergency Situations led by head of the structure Komitas Karapetyan. Issues related to
ZORYAN INSTITUTE OF CANADA, INC. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has called on Armenia to set up a joint commission to study the events of 1915: A Response by the Zoryan
On February 7, 2017, 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
On 6 February President Bako Sahakyan signed appointing Emil Babayan adviser to the Artsakh Republic President. CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC
Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, exchanged messages on the occasion of the 25th
Օn February 2, Garen Nazarian, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, received Sarah Swinford, Head of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of
What a first-time visitor to a city is doing before anything else? He is definitely looking for a reliable, easy-to-understand and comprehensive travel guide in order to get information
What a first-time visitor to a city is doing before anything else? He is definitely looking for a reliable, easy-to-understand and comprehensive travel guide in order to get information
On February 3, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, received the delegation of the European Commission headed by Christian Danielsson, Director General for Enlargement. Welcoming the guest, Minister
During last year, “Union of Informed Citizens” addressed the topic of nature and causes of sharp increase in exports from Armenia to EAEU member countries. Export to EAEU member
Recently the pupils of “Armath” engineering club-laboratory of Gyumri branch of the National Polytechnic University of Armenia hosted the project representatives from Ucom and Union of the Information Technology
Dear Ministers and Deputy Ministers, dear President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia and Members of the AmCham Board of Directors, dear distinguished guests, thank you for
The Need for Participation of the Armenian Diaspora in the Political Life of Armenia In the 21st century, Armenians have two political units located on 42 thousand square kilometers of
WASHINGTON, January 30, 2017 – A new World Bank policy report urges developing countries and international development agencies to rethink their approach to governance, as a key to overcoming
On January 27th, 2017, 2 postage stamps dedicated to the theme “25th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian army” have been cancelled and put into circulation. The postage stamps
The developments in the Russian-Azerbaijani relations in Karabakh context show that, despite disagreements over some issues, Moscow and Baku still continue a more profound and genuine cooperation. In particular, developments
The World Bank is forecasting strong gains for industrial commodities such as energy and metals in 2017, due to tightening supply and strengthening demand. In its January 2017 Commodity Markets
Today (January 25), the British influential “Economist Intelligence Unit” consulting company has published its annual report on democracy. The report bearing the title “Democracy Index: Revenge of the “deplorables”
On January 20, at the request of Azerbaijan, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Belarus made a decision to extradite the famous blogger Alexander Lapshin arrested in
On 25 January President Bako Sahakyan chaired the first meeting of the Artsakh Republic Cabinet of Ministers in 2017. In his speech President Sahakyan touched upon the 2016 social-economic figures,
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is pleased to announce the jury for the Aurora Photo Competition. The professional jury chaired by American photographer John Stanmeyer will select the best photos illustrating
According to Armenia’s Electoral Code, the Central Election Commission has recently established the scope of professional knowledge and working skills that a voter registration technical equipment service technician should
The RA Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan had a meeting with the Director General of the Directorate General of Democracy of the Council of Europe Snežana Marković in Strasbourg. During
On January 24, 2017, 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
On 23 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Karen Ulubabyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announces the jury of the Aurora Short Film Competition launched on December 20, 2016. The diverse panel of professionals will select the best short films featuring
On January 24, 2017, 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
On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Republic of Armenia's Cassation Court headed by its chairman Arman Mkrtumyan. Issues related to the cooperation of
On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representative of the “Tashir” Group of Companies in Armenia Narek Karapetyan. Issues related to the implementation of various programs in Artsakh
On 20 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event devoted to the Day of Judicial System Worker. In his speech President Sahakyan underlined that judicial system
Aurora Humanitarian Initiative launches a creative contest for children aged 7-14. The participants have to present their artwork in form of drawing, sculpture, woodwork, ceramic art, batik art or digital
On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan and deputy director Ararat Khlghatyan Issues related to the implementation of
On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of mayor Taron Margaryan and convoked an enlarged consultation on
On January 18, 2017 at the Olympic village in Ashgabat the press conference was organized dedicated to the V Asian Games indoors and martial arts, to be held from
On January 18, the Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan had a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland Jerzy Marek Nowakowski. Within the meeting the
On 19 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on putting the new Artsakh Republic Constitution project on a referendum. According to the decree, based on the consent given by
One in seven Armenians and one in twenty members of the general public are aware of the Aurora Prize, Aurora Opinion Audit reveals. January 18, 2017, Yerevan, Armenia - Aurora
On 18 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the NKR Defense Army's N division Andranik Musikyan was posthumously awarded with the "For Service
1. As an integral part of the United Nations commitment and strategy to advance sustainable development and combat climate change, the Secretary-General of the United Nations convened the first-ever
On 16 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which Vahe Balayan was appointed a member of the NKR Control Chamber's board with a 6 year term
On this occasion, on February 12, 2017 from 07:00a.m. to 07:00 p.m. a polling station No. 1 will be opened at the Embassy of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia. We
2016 Aurora Prize Laureate, Marguerite Barankitse – founder of Maison Shalom and the REMA Hospital in Burundi –was offered the chance to nominate humanitarian organizations which would receive the
On 12 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau representative Hrant Margaryan and ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party's Bureau political representative, head of the ARF faction in
On January 12, 2017, 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
On 11 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Shahoumyan region and got acquainted on site with the construction of a new “Jermajour” hydro-electric power station. The President noted
New York, NY— On January 4th, over 100 people attended the premiere screening of Referendum Rewind at the Tribeca Film Center in lower Manhattan. Filmed, edited and directed by
The leading world classical music label NAXOS GRAND PRIANO today released the Solo Album of Hayk Melikyan, pianist and Honored Artist of Armenia dedicated to the piano music of