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ARF Shant Student Association Issues Statement on Yerevan Hate Crime
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  • 2012-05-17 10:44:37

LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation "Shant" Student Association on Wednesday issued a statement condemning a recent hate crime in Yerevan that has sparked controversy. Below is the text of

ACNIS Unveils Inaugural Issue Of New Public Policy Journal: "The Changing World: Viewpoints From Yerevan"
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  • 2012-05-16 16:55:19

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today released the inaugural issue of the new ACNIS quarterly public policy publication, entitled “The Changing World: Viewpoints from

ANCA BURBANK: Burbank Community Salutes 22 Years of Local ANCA Successes
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  • 2012-05-12 10:26:17

-- Rep. Schiff, Burbank Mayor Join Local Officials and Armenian Americans to Honor City Clerk Margarita Campos, Sarkis Nikogosian, Zareh Sinanyan, Talar Kossakian BURBANK, CA - Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA)

Bako Sahakyan stressed the importance of the youth’s role in strengthening the Motherland-Diaspora unity
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  • 2012-05-11 21:13:52

On May 11 President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a group of young people who had arrived in Artsakh from the Diaspora and the Republic of Armenia by

Grey Wolves banned from meeting in Belgium
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  • 2012-05-10 14:17:20

The authorities of Namur city in Belgium have banned a Turkish rally ultra nationalist. The MHP Party led by Turkish ultra-nationalist Devlet Bahçeli, intended to organize a symposium in

The Story of Armenian Jerusalem to Come to Life in Feature Film
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  • 2012-05-09 21:44:14

JERUSALEM, May 9 - The story of the Armenians of Jerusalem, a fascinating tale of courage, hope and endurance, sprinkled with the inevitable grains of turmoil and tragedy,

His Holiness Aram I Greets the 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi
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  • 2012-05-09 20:59:59

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - In a letter addressed to the President of the Armenian Republic of Karabagh, His Holiness Aram I greeted the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi

Eduardo Eurnekian received the "Business for Peace 2012" award
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  • 2012-05-08 22:48:56

Argentine businessman Eduardo Eurnekian was awarded on 7 May in Oslo with the "Business for Peace 20122" prize. The Business for Peace Foundation, through a committee composed of Nobel Prize

In Shushi enlarged conference “Autochto nous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region"
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  • 2012-05-08 14:51:39

On May 8, 2012 in the Shushi Grand hotel, Republic of Artsakh the 3 day enlarged meeting of the organizing committee of international conference “Autochtonous peoples of Caucasian-Caspian region”

Brief on Zikatar’s trainings within the Fostering Community Forest Policy and Practice in Mountain Regions of the Caucasus project
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  • 2012-05-08 10:46:04

On 25 - 28 April, 2012 REC Caucasus Armenia BO conducted capacity building trainings on ‘’Sustainable forest management’’ within the EU funded regional project “Fostering Community Forest Policy and

The customer having received the 50,000th international call of last week will travel to Russia
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  • 2012-05-07 17:42:07

Today the name of the lucky customer who has received the 50,000th international call in the period of April 30 to May 6 was known. The lucky customer is

Bako Sahakyan was present at a Divine Liturgy dedicated to the NKR Defense Army
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  • 2012-05-05 16:08:46

On May 5 President Bako Sahakyan was present at a Divine Liturgy dedicated to the NKR Defense Army held at the Shoushi Ghazanchetsots church of Christ the Savior. Defense minister

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative"
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  • 2012-05-04 13:07:18

Support Letter to the activists of Tsaghovski forest on behalf of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'': "Dear activists of Tsaghovski forest, Environmental activists of "Save Teghut Civic Initiative'' from

The customer having received the 50,000th international call of last week will travel to Russia
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  • 2012-05-03 15:12:48

Today the name of the lucky customer who has received the 50,000th international call in the period of April 23th to 29th was known. The lucky customer is Liana

Bako Sahakyan: The workers must feel fairly secure and protected
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  • 2012-05-02 12:12:05

Congratulatory address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the International Workers’ Day Dear compatriots, On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you

Will take place the award ceremony of “The Time for Freedom of Press"
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  • 2012-05-01 19:19:41

On the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2012, at the Journalist's House of Armenia (3a, Pushkin str., Yerevan). will take

Key Findings of 2010 Armenia Demographic and Health Survey Presented
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  • 2012-04-30 11:20:58

On April 30, the National Statistical Service and the Ministry of Health of Armenia presented at a local seminar the key findings of the 2010 Armenia Demographic and Health

With the support of Orange computer rooms opened in two special schools
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  • 2012-04-28 20:10:22

Today with the support of Orange computer rooms furnished with internet were opened in Yerevan special school N 14 for children with visual impairments and in the special educational

The Minister of Foreign Affairs received the representatives of Zoryan Institute
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  • 2012-04-26 16:27:00

On April 25 the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs met with the President of Canadian Zoryan Institute Greg Sarkissian and Executive Director George Shirinian. Welcoming the guests, Minister

Armen Darbinyan Appointed Deputy Head for Security of CJSC “SCR”
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  • 2012-04-26 16:22:35

General Director of CJSC “SCR” Victor Rebets appointed Armen Darbinyan as the deputy head of CJSC “SCR” for security. Armen Darbinyan was born on September 12, 1949 in Yerevan. In

ACNIS Steps into a New Series of Thematic Workshops
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  • 2012-04-20 21:23:57

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) on April 20 entered the second stage of the seminar-courses on “Citizen-Society-State Triangle,” marked with the presentation by Hovsep

In Ararat launched the local public awareness campaign of plastic recycling program
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  • 2012-04-20 20:51:29

Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia, and Dr. Jatinder Cheema, USAID/Armenia Mission Director, visited the town of Ararat on April 20 to tour the waste

Due to technical problems a part of VivaCell-MTS subscribers may experience intermittent disruptions in voice services
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  • 2012-04-19 18:20:17

VivaCell-MTS informs that due to technical problems a part of VivaCell-MTS subscribers may experience intermittent disruptions in voice services. As informs VivaCell-MTS, VivaCell-MTS’ rapid response team is working to identify

“Walk to Remember” Genocide Commemoration Event in Pasadena
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  • 2012-04-18 12:09:35

In commemoration of the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Gaidz Youth Organization in collaboration with the Armenian Council of America, is organizing a candlelight vigil on Tuesday,

Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate of the Republic of Armenia
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  • 2012-04-17 22:11:24

On 17 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Kostanyan. Issues related to the activities of military prosecutor’s

UN Signs Plan for Cooperation and Opens UN Corner at the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University
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  • 2012-04-17 17:45:43

On April 17 UN Corner was launched in the library of the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) university. As informs UN Department of Public Information, students of the

EcoLur: Stationing of Crushing and Sorting Complex in Sotq Has No Legal Founds
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  • 2012-04-13 17:55:53

The stationing of the crushing and sorting complex in Sotq is illegal. This is EcoLur’s position expressed in the official letter for the working group of Nature Protection Ministry

The Berd Town Library State-of-the-Art Mobile Computer Lab is Open!
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  • 2012-04-13 11:22:12

On April 6 2012, within the framework of the EIFL-funded project “Harnessing ICT for Improved Farming Practices” being carried out by the Berd Town Library (Tavush region of Armenia)

Don't Turn Your Back!
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  • 2012-04-10 09:57:24

by Rosario Teixeira Watertown, MA - During the month of April, 2012, Peace of Art, Inc., will display the commemorative billboards of Armenian Genocide on Mount Auburn and Arsenal Streets

ACNIS Youth School Explores the Peculiarities of Electoral Processes
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  • 2012-04-06 20:38:52

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today held a regular session of the youth school program. The lecture entitled “Armenia and Electoral Processes: Expectations of

Palm Sunday Celebrations at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral
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  • 2012-04-05 09:52:03

Over 1000 faithful flocked the spiritual center of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America on Palm Sunday. Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan, Pastor of St. Leon

The Armenian Library and Archive in Germany: Meeting the challenges of the 21st century
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  • 2012-04-02 22:11:34

This year UNESCO declared Yerevan as the World Book Capital, based on 500- year anniversary of Armenian printing (1512-2012). Meanwhile, the German-Armenians´ Central Council announced 2012 as

Edward Nalbandian visited the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan
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  • 2012-04-02 16:55:55

Today the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian visited the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan where he took part in the opening ceremony of the international

Stories of a Silent Generation: Father-Daughter Filmmakers Set out to Tell Family Story
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  • 2012-04-02 12:55:23

By Abby Alexanian I don't speak Armenian. I've never been to the Republic of Armenia. I rarely eat the food or attend Armenian Church services. But I can't

Chocolate makes you skinnier
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  • 2012-04-02 12:54:42

If you've been avoiding chocolate because it makes you fat, think again. The latest research has found that eating chocolate often can make you skinnier. A study at

Canadians - first spectator of play telling about Armenian Genocide
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  • 2012-04-02 12:54:09

On 29 March "State of Denial" play authored by Rahul Varma was presented to the Canadian spectator, Armenpress reports citing "Montréal mirror" website. In writing this play, Varma

Confucius Institute is a good bridge between China and Armenia
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  • 2012-04-02 12:53:25

The Confucius Institute is a good bridge between China and Armenia in cultural and educational spheres, the Chinese principal of the Confucius Institute in Armenia Lee Mei who

Paros "Lighthouse" Foundation Raises $25,000 for Victims of Domestic Violence in Armenia
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  • 2012-04-02 12:52:33

More than 200 supporters of Paros "Lighthouse" Charitable Foundation USA raised an impressive $25,000 at a fundraising event on March 11, 2012 at Zov's Bistro in Tustin, CA.

Earth Hour 2012 will be held on March 31 at 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm
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  • 2012-03-31 10:43:26

Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator urges the Armenians to join people of the planet and to turn off non-essential lights on Saturday night, 31 March at 8:30 pm to

Bako Sahakyan met a group of intellectuals, arrived to Artsakh within the frameworks of The Days of the Russian Language
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  • 2012-03-29 19:59:02

On 29 March President Bako Sahakyan met a group of intellectuals from Russia and Armenia who have arrived to Artsakh within the frameworks of The Days of the

Tankian, Egoyan to Speak at Hammer Museum on April 22
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  • 2012-03-27 11:42:16

Two days before the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, two artists of Armenian descent will come together to discuss its lasting impact. The Hammer Museum will

Studies find an aspirin a day can keep cancer at bay
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  • 2012-03-27 11:39:52

Reuters Three new studies published on Wednesday added to growing scientific evidence suggesting that taking a daily dose of aspirin can help prevent, and possibly treat, cancer. Previous

Over 30 US Congressmen press for increasing aid to Armenia
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  • 2012-03-27 11:37:21

Thirty-one U.S. Representatives joined with Armenian Caucus Co-Chairman Frank Pallone in encouraging leading House foreign aid appropriators to approve increased aid to Armenia, expanded assistance for Nagorno-Karabakh, targeted

Tatul Hakobyan presented his new book, entitled "Looking from Ararat: Armenians and Turks"
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  • 2012-03-27 11:35:54

On March 19 an Armenian veteran journalist Tatul Hakobyan presented his new book, entitled "Looking from Ararat: Armenians and Turks." This 500 page book is the result of

Legendary Tonino Guerra passes away at 92
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  • 2012-03-27 11:34:33

Legendary Italian poet, writer and screenwriter Tonino Guerra has died at the age of 92. Born in 1920 in Ravenna, Tonino Guerra wrote several short stories, poetry and

IRD has works in Armenia for 11 years
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  • 2012-03-27 11:31:44

1. How long has your organization been operating in Armenia? What is its mission? The IRD is a charitable, nonprofit, non governmental organization that works in the

PAP is the leader, poll says
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  • 2012-03-27 11:29:30

"European Friends of Armenia" (EuFoA) presented the results of "Situation in Armenia before the Elections" poll in Yerevan today. "We strive to establish friendly relations with Armenia and

Vartan Oskanian: Because we have the Karabakh conflict, even more reason to reinforce democracy
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  • 2012-03-27 11:27:16

On May 6, we are electing a new Parliament for Armenia. This is not simply a parliamentary election, but an election for Armenia's future. The Prosperous Armenia Party,

Armenian TV Coverage 'Slanted Towards Ruling Party'
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  • 2012-03-27 11:26:20

The ruling Republican Party (RPA) is receiving more extensive and positive election-related coverage from Armenia's leading broadcasters than other major political forces, an independent media watchdog said on

Armenia Fund Chairman Receives St. Nerses the Graceful Medal
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  • 2012-03-26 21:17:02

On Sunday, March 18, 2012, Ara Aghishian, Esq., Chairman of Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region, received the St. Nerses the Graceful Medal at the Western Diocese of the Armenian