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Armenian President Resigns: Another Setback for Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2022-01-26 11:51:30

  I woke up Sunday morning to the shocking, yet not unexpected, news that the President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian, announced his resignation while abroad, most probably London, after nearly

Ameriabank. The Largest Taxpayer among Armenian Banks According to the Results of Year 2021
  • Social
  • 2022-01-25 12:41:20

  According to the data of January-December, 2021, Ameriabank is the largest taxpayer among Armenian banks. It paid taxes to the state budget for the total amount of AMD 8.9

EBRD and donors increase funding for SMEs in Armenia US$ 25 million to Ameriabank for private sector lending
  • Press release
  • 2022-01-20 12:31:34

  • Financing will boost lending to MSMEs and women-led businesses  • EBRD supports Armenia’s private sector in upgrading technologies to EU standards • Donor support from the European Union, Sweden and

SPRING PR is the winner of WCFA Davos Digital PR Awards
  • Social
  • 2022-01-20 11:21:59

  Armenian SPRING PR-company has been announced among the winners of WCFA Davos Digital PR Awards as the Best Digital PR Project for "Milk is Love" communication campaign carried out

Pashinyan is Losing His Prized Trump Card of Democratic Rule
  • Politics
  • 2022-01-19 12:09:20

  The Los Angeles Times published on January 11, 2022, an opinion column by Jonah Goldberg, titled: “Just meeting with Putin is a concession -- the U.S. should be wary

The TCF aims at increasing the number of project beneficiaries and relies on the generosity of its benefactors. The TCF invites organizations, individuals both from Armenia and the Diaspora to cooperate with it and to support vulnerable children
  • Press release
  • 2022-01-18 15:44:05

Education is one of the priorities for any civilized country. Unfortunately, due to financial situation, many children are deprived of a minimally adequate educational program since they are more

ANIF participated in the "Abu Dhabi Sustainable Development Week" summit
  • Press release
  • 2022-01-18 14:21:40

  ANIF CEO David Papazian participated in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit in Abu Dhabi on January 17-18.    One of the world's largest summits on sustainability, climate change and renewable energy

Ameriabank Brings Apple Pay to Customers A safer, more secure and private way to pay with iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Social
  • 2022-01-18 12:23:34

  Yerevan — 18 January 2022 — Ameriabank CJSC, today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their

Pitfalls of Armenia’s Unnecessary Negotiations with Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2022-01-17 11:57:03

  I will attempt to provide a comprehensive analysis of the upcoming “Armenia-Turkey normalization talks” on January 14, 2022 in Moscow. Armenia may be bungling these negotiations once again!   -- To

The meeting of Special Representatives of Armenia and Turkey took place
  • Press release
  • 2022-01-14 16:20:04

  Special Representatives for the normalization process between Armenia and Turkey, respectively, the Deputy Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Mr. Ruben Rubinyan and Ambassador Serdar Kılıç met on 14 January

National Youth Day of India celebrated in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2022-01-13 21:03:26

National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated in India on Swami Vivekananda's birthday, on January 12.   In 1984, the Government of India declared this day National Youth

The United States Embassy in Armenia and the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Armenia Cooperate to Extradite a U.S. Fugitive
  • Press release
  • 2022-01-11 17:43:52

  Pursuant to ongoing collaboration and strong partnerships, the United States and Armenian Law Enforcement Authorities and Prosecutors successfully extradited a wanted U.S. Citizen from Yerevan, Armenia to the U.S.

Pitfalls of Armenia’s Unnecessary Negotiations with Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2022-01-11 15:55:27

  I will attempt to provide a comprehensive analysis of the upcoming “Armenia-Turkey normalization talks” on January 14, 2022 in Moscow. Armenia may be bungling these negotiations once again!   -- To

President Harutyunyan partook in the Divine Liturgy dedicated to the Holy Nativity
  • Press release
  • 2022-01-06 14:53:36

  On 6 January Artsakh Republic President Arayik Harutyunyan together with the republic's top leadership and representatives of the Supreme Command Staff of the Defense Army partook in the Divine

Patriarch of Istanbul Spreads Falsehoods About Covid, Under the Guise of Religion
  • Social
  • 2022-01-03 16:16:37

By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com   In October 2021, the Patriarch of Istanbul, Sahag Mashalian, delivered at the Holy Hovhannes Church in the Kumkape district of Istanbul a very strange

UCOM AND "10X ENGINEERING" PARTNERED ON A PROJECT FOR CHILDREN
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-29 17:04:14

Ucom cooperated with “10X Engineering” company providing virtual reality device by which children attending the endocrine department of Muratsan hospital complex will undergo painless treatment.    With the virtual reality eyeglass

Patriarch of Istanbul Spreads Falsehoods; About Covid, Under the Guise of Religion
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-29 11:53:06

  In October 2021, the Patriarch of Istanbul, Sahag Mashalian, delivered at the Holy Hovhannes Church in the Kumkape district of Istanbul a very strange sermon full of conspiracies and

Jesus, Obama and Muhammad were Turks, According to Turkish False Claims
  • Politics
  • 2021-12-27 11:54:26

  There is nothing wrong with being proud of one’s nationality, ethnic origin or religion. However, when that pride becomes so fanatical, reaching the level of absurdity, then we are

Ameriabank has Raised EUR 15M Tier 2 Capital from Triodos Investment Management
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-23 17:50:39

Ameriabank and Triodos Investment Management have entered into a  long-term subordinated loan agreement with the amount of EUR 15M. The subordinated loan qualifies as Bank Tier 2 capital under

UCOM TAKES PART IN THE "BIG CHRISTMAS MARKET"
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-22 16:04:06

  On December 22-26, 2021 Ucom takes part in the biggest "Big Christmas Market", which is held in the Sports and Concert Complex after Karen Demirchyan. The Company is presented

Next Branch of Ameriabank Launched in Malatia-Sebastia
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-21 17:15:54

 Ameriabank opens yet another branch, this time establishing its presence in Malatia-Sebastia district of Yerevan at 40/4 Zoravar Andranik street. Malatia is the fifth new branch of Ameriabank this

Armenia to host 20th Eurovision Song Contest in 2022
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-21 14:26:17

  The EBU and its Armenian Member AMPTV are pleased to announce that the 20th Junior Eurovision Song Contest (JESC) will be staged in Armenia next year following their win

Hate speech has no relation to freedom of speech. The Human Rights Defender of Armenia has published an informative video
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-21 10:57:31

  The Human Rights Defender has published a video about negative consequences of hate speech, stressing that it has no relation to freedom of speech.   This awareness-raising video on combating hate

“Hate breeds hatred”: The Human Rights Defender has released an awareness video on the consequences of the dissemination of hatred
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-20 10:50:11

  Hate speech always returns to the one who spreads hatred. This is the message of the awareness-raising video published by the Human Rights Defender of Armenia.   This awareness-raising video on

International scientific session dedicated to the; 150th birth anniversary of Spendiaryan
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-17 14:07:15

  An international scientific session entitled “Alexander Spendiaryan 150” dedicated to the Jubilee of the great Armenian composer took place virtually on December 14-16, 2021. The organizers were the Institute

Arayik Harutyunyan received Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Armenia Argishti Kyaramyan
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-17 13:02:53

  On 17 December President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan received the delegation led by Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia Argishti Kyaramyan.    Issues related to

Ameriabank has Signed USD 20 million Loan Agreements with responsAbility and the Global Climate Partnership Fund
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-16 16:50:19

  December 16, 2021. Ameriabank has signed USD 20 million loan agreements with responsAbility Investments AG and the Global Climate Partnership Fund (“GCPF”) aimed at financing small and medium size

President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan chaired the Security Council meeting
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-15 17:49:12

  On 15 December President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan convened a meeting of the Security Council. In his speech the Head of the State highlighted that current crisis has

Reminiscing an Unforgettable Trip; To Armenia with Sen. Dole in 1997
  • Politics
  • 2021-12-15 11:59:51

  A lot has been written about larger than life Sen. Bob Dole since his passing on December 5 at the ripe old age of 98. He was a soldier,

A bag with money was found at “Zvartnots” Airport
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-14 17:00:54

  The passenger, who has arrived on December 13 at "Zvartnots" International Airport from Moscow, reported that he had forgotten his carry on luggage (containing 180,000 Russian rubles) inside the

Armenia: 6500 people in border communities to receive cash for winter needs
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-09 13:29:42

  Yerevan (ICRC) – Starting from December, the International Committee of the Red Cross Delegation in Armenia, in cooperation with the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS), has launched cash distribution

UCOM OFFERS BUYING XIAOMI REDMI 10 WITH 4 SUPER CAMERAS AND GET A WIRELESS SPEAKER
  • Social
  • 2021-12-08 13:59:36

  Ahead of the New Year, Ucom offers buying the Xiaomi Redmi 10 smartphone at just 2940 drams per month and get a Canyon BSP-5 or Mi Compact BT2 wireless

Celebrity Dr. Oz Running for US Senate;Do We Need a Second Trump in Washington?
  • Politics
  • 2021-12-08 12:00:34

  TV Celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz announced on Nov. 30 his Republican candidacy for one of the two U.S. Senate seats from Pennsylvania.   Just like his idol Donald Trump, Dr. Oz

President Arayik Harutyunyan paid tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of the destructive Spitak earthquake
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-07 12:36:44

  President Arayik Harutyunyan paid tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of the destructive Spitak earthquake   Today on December 7, in connection with the 33rd anniversary of the destructive

Concert-lecture dedicated to the anniversaries of Alexander Spendiaryan and Arno Babajanyan in London
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-02 18:29:33

Concert-lecture dedicated to the anniversaries of Alexander Spendiaryan and Arno Babajanyan in London. On 27 November a lecture and a concert dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Alexander Spendiaryan and

OPEC Fund Partners Ameriabank to Address Problems and Help to Improve the Life of People in Armenia. T. Alnassar
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-02 17:02:17

  Tareq Alnassar, OPEC Fund Assistant Director-General, Private Sector and Trade Finance Operations, talks about OPEC Fund’s partnership with Ameriabank, projects implemented by the fund, private sector support and the

HayPost and Latvijas Pasts start a new cooperation
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-01 19:32:42

  HayPost and Latvijas Pasts announce the launch of a new cooperation. A cooperation agreement was signed at the renovated post office 0056 in Yerevan city between the CEO of

UNITY – “HAPPY NEW TARIFF!” UCOM LAUNCHES ITS BEST OFFER EVER
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-01 18:10:49

  Ucom has introduced a new – Unity tariff, which combines both fixed and mobile services for the entire family. By joining Unity tariffs, on a monthly basis subscribers can

Statement by the Board of Trustees of the Hayastan All Armenian Fund regarding Agenda Item 1 of the 30th meeting of the Board on November 27th
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-01 16:47:51

The Board of Trustees of the Hayastan All Armenian Fund received and acknowledged reports made by the Working Group convened by the Board, the outside auditor conducting the Fund’s

Generation A: Edition 14. Exclusive Chance to Begin Your Professional Career with Ameriabank
  • Social
  • 2021-12-01 15:42:25

  December 01, 2021 For the second time this year, Ameriabank opens its much-anticipated youth program Generation A.    Generation A 14 is an exclusive chance for all who missed out on

AGBU CONGRATULATES CENTRAL BOARD MEMBER ERIC ESRAILIAN ON RECEIVING MEDAL FROM POPE FRANCIS
  • Press release
  • 2021-12-01 11:06:45

  Physician, film producer, human rights advocate, and entrepreneur Eric Esrailian of Los Angeles recently received the Benementi medal, the highest civilian honor conferred by Pope Francis. The pontifical award

Israeli Cluster Bombs Sold to Azerbaijan- Kill & Maim Innocent Armenian Civilians
  • Politics
  • 2021-12-01 10:47:34

  Israeli journalist Yossi Melman wrote a lengthy critical article in the Haaretz newspaper about Israel’s sale of banned deadly cluster bombs to Azerbaijan to kill and maim innocent Armenian

SCHOOL GARDENS: TOWARDS A HEALTHY FUTURE IN ARMENIA
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-30 12:55:48

  YEREVAN – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Social and Industrial Foodservice Institute (SIFI) celebrated the winner of the “Best Mini Garden in Armenia” competition.    School N3

WITH THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF UCOM "CAPTURE THE FLAG" INFORMATION SECURITY CONTEST TOOK PLACE
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-29 16:44:52

  Оn November 27-28, 2021 with the technical support of Ucom “Capture the Flag” Information Security Contest, organized by the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF), took place at the Microsoft Innovation

The Armenian science and technology potential attracts US funding agencies
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-26 18:37:26

At the initiative of the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), the representatives of the US Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG) and US Army Development Command  (DEVCOM)

BLACK FRIDAY AT UCOM: UP TO 70% DISCOUNT FOR SMART HOME DEVICES, GADGETS AND SMARTPHONES
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-26 16:40:49

  As of today till November 28th inclusive, in Ucom sales and service centers, as well as at Ucom’s online shop, up to 70% discount is applicable to a number

US Invites Armenia to Democracy Summit; But not Azerbaijan and Turkey
  • Politics
  • 2021-11-24 10:56:09

  The White House announced recently that it has invited over 100 countries to a virtual ‘Summit for Democracy’ on Dec. 9-10. Among the invitees to the Summit are Armenia and

Artsakh Ombudsman Publishes Report on Illegal Prosecution and Trials by Azerbaijan of the Armenian POWs
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-23 18:00:47

  The Human Rights Ombudsman’s staff of the Republic of Artsakh published a Report on Malicious Prosecution by Azerbaijan of Captured Armenian Servicemen and Civilians.   The report provides information on fabricated

THE 20-EPISODE MEDICAL MELODRAMA TO BE BROADCAST ON UCOM’S ARMENIA PREMIUM TV CHANNEL
  • Press release
  • 2021-11-23 17:23:12

  As of today, subscribers can watch the 20-episode medical melodrama directed by Varsham Gevorgyan available in the “Video on Demand” section of Ucom TV service. As of November 29,

First Step Crossed in UK Recognition of- The Armenian Genocide: Many More to Go
  • Politics
  • 2021-11-17 15:57:16

I would like to dispel a few misunderstandings about the bill proposed last week in the UK House of Commons to recognize the Armenian Genocide.   Some reports accurately described the