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Armenian College website hacked
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  • 2012-01-13 13:30:36

We regret to inform that the official website of Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy, Kolkata, India, www.armeniancollege.in, has been hacked on the 13th January, 2012. The hackers claim to

Oxford professor is killed
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  • 2012-01-13 11:10:23

British detectives are questioning a man on suspicion of killing an Oxford University professor, Noyan Tapan reports quoting AP. Steven Gregory Rawlings, who taught physics at the university’s

France journalist killed in Syria
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  • 2012-01-12 14:03:24

France 2 TV says 1 of its journalists has been killed in unknown circumstances in Homs, Syria, the ABC News reports. A French television correspondent was killed Wednesday while

Toyota Prado goes off road, rolls over in Armenia’s region
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  • 2012-01-12 13:28:37

A Toyota Prado went off road, at Armenia’s Yerevan-Gyumri Highway on Monday, and rolled over for yet unknown reasons. The vehicle’s driver was Gyumri city resident, Garik Gevorgyan,

Army building were discussed at the meeting in Artsakh
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  • 2012-01-12 11:43:23

On 12 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia’s Armed forces, lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov and

Iran says a moderate earthquake has rattled a town in north Iran on the Caspian Sea.
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  • 2012-01-12 11:13:45

The semiofficial Fars news agency says the quake hit Sari in the densely populated Mazandaran province, about 165 miles (265 kilometers) northeast of Tehran, around 20:44 local time (17:14

Five Jordanians receive jail terms on terrorism charges
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  • 2012-01-11 17:24:04

Jordan’s State Security Court on Tuesday moved to jail five people for between two and a half and 5 years each after finding them guilty of recruiting people to

Strong 7.3 quake strikes Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
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  • 2012-01-11 17:16:50

According to seismologists, the quake’s epicenter was located 423 kilometers to the southwest of Banda Aceh on the island of Sumatra at a depth of almost 30 kilometers. The

Charles Aznavour awards certificates to group of Swiss Armenians
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  • 2012-01-11 11:54:55

Armenia’s Embassy in Switzerland was the venue, on Tuesday, for the official presentation of certificates and letters of acknowledgement to representatives of the Swiss-Armenian community and Armenian organizations.

THE MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II SUPREME PATRIARCH AND CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS THE FEAST OF THE HOLY NATIVITY AND THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
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  • 2012-01-06 16:19:59

THE MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II SUPREME PATRIARCH AND CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS THE FEAST OF THE HOLY NATIVITY AND THEOPHANY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Mother See of

Bako Sahakyan received a group of representatives of sports and culture spheres
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  • 2011-12-29 21:24:48

On 29 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a group of representatives of sports and culture spheres.

Tigran Sargsyan:"Developed countries are the ones producing knowledge rather than goods”
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  • 2011-12-27 12:53:16

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic school where he delivered a lecture. The head of government took the opportunity to introduce the National Assembly-approved government program. As

New Year event for the families of the Missing: Getting together
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  • 2011-12-23 17:15:34

Yerevan(ICRC) - In Yerevan on December 21 a concert brought together 143 families of persons missing as a result of Nagorny Karabagh conflict from regions of Armenia and Yerevan

$31 Million Raised for Armenia & Artsakh
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  • 2011-12-23 12:15:13

Massis Post- Fundraising for Armenia Fund Telethon 2011 concluded Wednesday evening with an announcement of $18.6 million pledged during Armenia Fund’s annual Moscow Gala. The funds raised will be

President Bako Sahakyan partook in Moscow at a solemn ceremony of reopening the “Armenia” shop after its general overhaul
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  • 2011-12-22 12:35:30

On 21 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Moscow at a solemn ceremony of reopening the “Armenia” shop after its general overhaul. Bako Sahakyan noted that the

Bako Sahakyan partook at the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund’s Gala Dinner Party
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  • 2011-12-22 12:15:13

On 21 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund’s Gala Dinner Party held in Moscow and delivered there a speech: "Your Grace, Dear Mr. Ambassador, Ladies

German ambassador promises to examine Kajaran environmental problem personally
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  • 2011-12-21 18:37:06

The environmental activists demand that the government should cancel a decision it took on April 28. In accordance with the decision, about 600 hectares of agricultural land in Syunik

Orange starts partnership with Gavar State University
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  • 2011-12-21 14:39:39

Orange has started a large-scale partnership project with Gavar State University. As part of the partnership agreement, students will be provided the chance to pass their internship in Orange

Dr. Mary A. Papazian to be new SCSU president
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  • 2011-12-20 22:50:46

Thu., Dec 08 Board of Regents President Robert Kennedy, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) Advisory Committee Faculty Co-Chairs Arthur Paulson and James Barber, and student representatives Bob Benway and Lytasha

VivaCell-MTS General Manager is the first to receive the “Business Leadership Award”
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  • 2011-12-17 18:06:56

Mr. Ralph Yirikian received the award in recognition of exceptional professional excellence and accomplishment, and the demonstration of a clear strategic vision with effective implementation at the organizational and

His Holiness Aram I Welcomes the United States of America's House of Representatives Bill 306 on Church property
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  • 2011-12-17 13:43:56

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - On Wednesday 14 December 2011, in an interview with Yerkir Media Television in Armenia, His Holiness Aram I said, "The House Resolution 306 -urging the Republic

“Cultural Mosaic”
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  • 2011-12-15 10:53:31

On December 16th in Youth Foundation of Armenia will take place “Cultural Mosaic” project of “Armenian Progressive Youth” NGO, supported by Youth Foundation of Armenia, Eurasia Partnership Foundation and

Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Kostanyan
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  • 2011-12-12 22:15:15

On 12 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Kostanyan. As informs Central Information Department of

U.S. Ambassador Opens Job Fair
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  • 2011-12-02 19:58:46

On December 2, 2011, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern launched a job fair at the Congress Hotel in Yerevan. The U.S. Alumni Association of Armenia

Dr. Alan Whitehorn Discusses Current Challenges to Armenian Society and the Legacy of the Armenian Genocide
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  • 2011-12-02 09:49:26

Yerevan, Armenia - The Armenian Assembly of America's Yerevan Office, as part of its ongoing Youth Club lecture series, hosted a special presentation by Dr. Alan Whitehorn on the

Side by Side mentorship project newly launched in Yerevan
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  • 2011-11-30 07:30:02

by Melissa Mazman Until I came to Armenia, the country was an abstraction for me. I knew of its history, I was aware of its existence

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  • 2011-11-26 13:06:36

On 26 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the day of the public prosecutor’s office. As informs Central

Bako Sahakyan met representatives of the Los Angeles Union of Iranian Armenians
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  • 2011-11-26 12:26:46

On 25 November Artsakh Republic Presid?nt Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles Union of Iranian Armenians and met representatives of the organization. As informs Central Information Department

Primate of Artsakh Celebrates Divine Liturgy at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral
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  • 2011-11-26 10:57:24

Close to a 1000 Diocesan faithful gathered at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral on Sunday, November 20, the Feast Day of Advent. At the invitation of the Primate, His Eminence

Orange starts partnership with State Linguistic University after V.Brusov
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  • 2011-11-24 19:47:22

Yerevan, November 24, 2011 Today Orange Armenia signed a five-year partnership agreement with the State Linguistic University after V.Brusov. As part of the partnership agreement, students of the University

Winners of OSCE-supported competition on human rights announced in Yerevan
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  • 2011-11-24 15:25:21

On November 24 six school students from Yerevan received prizes today after winning an OSCE-supported contest on human rights. Some 50 students from eight schools in Yerevan

EU Symposiums on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)լ
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  • 2011-11-24 11:59:11

The EU Advisory Group organises three Symposiums on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on 23-25 November 2011 in Regina Hotel, Yerevan. The Symposiums gather a number of key IPR

Voice of Youth: Radio Reporting Contest
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  • 2011-11-24 10:57:50

The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) announces a radio contest for stories related to youth issues in Armenia. The objective of the contest is to

UN Office in Armenia marks International Day for Tolerance
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  • 2011-11-23 15:46:12

Armenian public further strengthened understanding of tolerance, peace and other UN values at the art exhibition dedicated to the International Day for Tolerance which was opened today in

Orange launched testing of up to 42Mb/sec download speed network in Armenia
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  • 2011-11-23 14:40:54

Today Orange announced test launch of the most recent 3G+/HSPA technology in three large cities of Armenia – Yerevan, Gumri and Vanadzor, allowing up to 42Mb/sec download speed.

Event honoring Armenian National Hero, Monte Melkonian
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  • 2011-11-23 11:39:06

Los Angeles, CA – A program celebrating the life and legacy of famed Armenian commander Monte Melkonian will be taking place on Sunday, December 4, 2011, on the occasion

Armenia's Population Drain
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  • 2011-11-23 11:32:23

It happened twenty-three years ago next month, but Armenia’s second city Gyumri has never fully recovered from the devastating earthquake of 1988. A full 8 percent of the

Bako Sahakyan partook at the "Telethon - 2011" Gala dinner party
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  • 2011-11-21 16:35:22

On 20 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the "Telethon - 2011" Gala dinner party where he delivered a speech. Primate of the Artsakh Diocese

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 12th European Phoneathon ensured more than 1 million 300 thousand Euros donations
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  • 2011-11-21 15:23:31

The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 12th European Phoneathon, taken place in France, from November 17 to November 20, ensured pledges of more than 1 million 300 thousand Euros. According

A special press-conference/ceremony concerning the PRESENTATION of the new lecturate for the Italian language
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  • 2011-11-21 13:49:19

Tuesday, November 22, at 15.30, in the premises of the State Linguistic University after V. Brussov, there will be a special press-conference/ceremony concerning the PRESENTATION of the new lecturate

AP: Getty protest demands pages be returned to Armenia
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  • 2011-11-20 19:14:58

The Associated Press Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 - 9:05 pm LOS ANGELES -- About 30 protesters stood outside the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles demanding the return

LAT: Protesters want Getty to return pages from sacred Armenian book
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  • 2011-11-20 19:11:58

Armenian church officials allege that the Getty Museum illegally bought pages of the Zeyt'un Gospels, a manuscript that dates back to 1256. The Getty says it's confident it holds

Artsakh Republic President visited the Holy Martyrs Armenian school of New York
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  • 2011-11-19 13:11:51

On 18 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Holy Martyrs Armenian school of New York and partook at a solemn event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of

President Sahakyan rated high the role played by the Great House of Cilicia in preserving Armenian national identity in America
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  • 2011-11-19 13:03:21

On 18 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited in New York Prelacy of the Eastern USA of the Armenian Apostolic Church’s Great House of Cilicia and

“Haypost” with new face in Ararat marz
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  • 2011-11-18 17:26:06

“Hasypot” CJSC continues the project of modernization of the official national postal operator of the Republic of Armenia. Going on with reopening of post offices in marzes “Haypost” CJSC

Cyber security focus of Model OSCE Conference in Yerevan
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  • 2011-11-18 12:04:57

Around 60 students from Armenia embarked on discussions and negotiations on the importance of cyber security in a globalized world, and possible OSCE action at a two-day Model

ARF Bureau Calls for Enthusiastic Participation in Armenia Fund Efforts
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  • 2011-11-16 23:45:43

The Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation issued a communiqué on Wednesday calling on all Armenians to take part in fundraising activities of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund. Below is

“ArmNet 2011” Project has started
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  • 2011-11-16 14:14:02

Today an official start to the “ArmNet Awards 2011” panarmenian web-contest and “ArmNet 2011” series of events has been given. The organizers of ArmNet 2011 project are SP

OSCE supports monitoring training for Armenian human rights defenders
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  • 2011-11-11 21:36:25

TSAKHKADZOR, Armenia, 11 November 2011 – Increasing human rights knowledge and strengthening the monitoring capacities of civil society organizations was the aim of a three-day training course that ended