Artsakh War Veteran, Outspoken Activist Sarkis Hatspanian Dies at 55 Raffi Bedrosyan, Armenian Weekly, 22 January 2018 Artsakh War veteran, political commentator, and political activist Sarkis Hatspanian passed away on Jan. 20
December 24, 2017 For the attention of Mr. Artsvik Minasyan, Minister of Nature Protection of the Republic of Armenia. Greetings, We write this letter in response to an invitation by the Honorable Artsvik
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is organising a tailor-made course for consultants entitled “Capital markets instruments for SME finance” which will be held on 6-8 December
On November 28 Dasaran Educational Center hosted the official award ceremony of the “New Generation School 2016-2017” ranking competition, jointly organized by the Ministries of Education and Science of
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) with its general partner VivaCell-MTS continue the activities aimed at the development and activation of community life. In
Owing to the housing project implemented by VivaCell-MTS and “Fuller Center for Housing” Armenia, this year six families from Aragatsotn village have solved the housing problem. The Gevorgyans living
On September 30, 2017, “Yeremyan Projects” organized a special tour for the media representatives to visit Avan community of Aragatsotn regional of the Republic of Armenia. During the tour, media
On the initiative of the Standing Committee on Defense and Security, NA, RA, in the parliamentary session hall parliamentary hearings were held on the “New Regulations in the Legislation
It has been 3 years since Berdavan village of Tavush region obtained outdoor lighting as a result of the “Alternative Energy” project initiated by the Foundation for the Preservation
On September 19, Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road (Silk Way) started in the city of Dunhuang, China. It gathered together 265 participants from over 120 countries. Media forum
Experts from three internationally acclaimed companies, such as Blue Minerals Consultancy from Australia, Buka Environmental from the USA and Clear Coast Consulting, Inc., Canada have studied more than a
For years Armenian scientists, specialists and environmentalists presented from their field of expertise the dangers of gold project in Amulsar planned by Lydian International. They insisted that this project
Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia (FYCA) organized the forth “Vardavar International Festival” on July 23, 2017. For the fourth year in a row, the festival has united hundreds
The authorities decided that the water in Lake Sevan has risen to an appropriate level, and therefore it is possible to release more water than provided by the law.
A housewarming was celebrated in Tatul village of Aragatsotn region, after active construction works of three months. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and the “Fuller Center for Housing Armenia”
On 28-29 June, Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) conducted training on First Aid for the volunteers of Masis Youth Center, at Masis Development Foundation. The Masis Development Foundation was
On July 17, one year expires from the day when the group "Sasna-Tsrer" seized siregiment of the patrol-and-post service (PPS) in Yerevan. "Sasna Tserer" demanded the resignation of the President of the
It is undeniable fact is that Armenia has two dangerous neighbors in the region - Azerbaijan and Turkey. Armenia has been in blockade for many years. Our other neighbors
On June 2, Major General Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan, the famous Kommandos, spoke at the Masis Youth (MY) Center in the framework of the Discussion Club. The theme of his speech was
Every society connects its present and future with the youth. This age period is the most optimal time for self-expression and the search for opportunities to achieve the goal. Do
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
Armenian American Medical Society 32nd Anniversary Gala Celebration May 13, 2017 at 7 PM Globe Theatre, Universal City,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
DECLARATION OF PATRIOTIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATION, "TALISH - BORDER SETTLEMENTS" TO THE ARMENIANS Dear compatriots! On April 2, 2016 the aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh clearly showed the world what a hotbed of
To the Founders of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Members of Board of Directors of Ameriabank CJSC Noubar Afeyan Ruben Vardanyan Dear Mr. Afeyan, Mr. Vardanyan, Days ago we were surprised and disappointed to learn
On 7 December in connection with the 28th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial
As it is known, the Border Management Information System (BMIS) has been functioning in Armenia since 2006. The system is a database containing data on Armenian citizens and vehicles
During the last few years, different Russian officials have suggested numerous times that the RA Government should neutralize “non-governmental organizations that hinder Armenian-Russian friendship”, enhance control over NGOs, and
From October 30 to November 2, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of “House of Hope” charity center, official delegation from Germany was in Armenia. The delegation included
October 28, 2016 – NEW YORK, YEREVAN – The global Armenian community must do more to deliver a successful future for the nation that is economically and socially secure,
In view of the recent escalation of the conflict in Syria, Aleppo City, in particular, IDeA Foundation, in coordination with the Representation of UNHCR in Armenia, contributed additional financial
The 8th Pan-Armenian Forum of Journalists, titled Armenian Statehood: The Axis of Unity, marked the launch on October 20. Nearly 140 journalists from 31 countries participated in this Pan-Armenian
Turkish foreign minister voiced concern Monday over the French senate’s recent adoption of an amendment that bans the denial of the Armenian genocide, Daily Sabah reports. Speaking at a joint
In 2016, VivaCell-MTS invested about AMD105 million for the implementation of the housing project. The partnership with Fuller Center for Housing Armenia resulted in the happiness of 198 people. The
The editorial of the international encyclopedia ''Best People'' and ''Gifted Children'' under the patronage of His Holiness Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin 2nd and Ministry of Culture and Education
Starting this school year, it will be mandatory for Michigan schools to add lessons about genocide to the social studies curriculum for grades 8-12, particularly teachings about the Holocaust
We expect to complete the talks between Armenia and the European Union on the new framework agreement in near future, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian stated on Saturday at the
During the 25 years of Armenia’s Independence “Made in Armenia 2016” largest exhibition of products will be held on September 19-22. The Armenian production companies of various sectors will
The little robot makes odd beeps as it spins around the room, detecting fires with its thermal sensors and extinguishing flames with a strong blast of air. Its mission accomplished,
Mother Teresa… Very few know that this woman’s real name was Agnessa Boyajian. She was an Armenian. She told about it to Catholicos of All Armenians Vazgen I during
Yerevan, 25 August—The Heritage Party welcomed the pre-trial release of its leaders Armen Martirosyan, David Sanasaryan, and Hovsep Khurhsudyan this week. Still, it noted that activist Andrias Ghukasyan remains behind bars. Also,
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia has implemented yet another sustainability project, cleaning up 5.5Km of Dalar river bank in Aghveran, Kotayk province. “Apart from doing business, Coca-Cola Hellenic Armenia has
On July 27, after a long and severe illness, Noyan Tapan Information Center analyst Harutyun Khachatryan passed away, at age 61. He started his journalistic career in the early 1990s.
On June 30, a symposium on the “Employment and building capacity of the disadvantaged and people with disabilities in the RA” has been held in Yerevan, which is aimed
In 2013 World Bank provided Armenia’s government with around 30 million USD on preferential terms for improving its irrigation systems. The loan is to be repaid within 25 years.
On June 29, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received founder of the Children of Armenia Fund and Chairman of the Board of Directors
On 29 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with chairman of the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Garo Armen and adviser to the fund’s Board of Directors, former
On 24 June a solemn ceremony of handing in with diplomas and awards to students having graduated from the Artsakh State University with honors took place at the Residence
VivaCell-MTS hosted a group of young Diaspora Armenian volunteers from different countries aged between 20 and 32 years, who serve as volunteers for an average of 4 months each,
On June 1, the President of the NKR National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan visited the N 1 kindgarten of the city of Martakert and congratulated in the connection of International
On 25 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with a group of residents of the Talish village. A range of social-economic issues the Talish villagers are facing in the
On 17 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited one of the Defense Army's training grounds, met with the personnel of a battalion composed of members of the Artsakh
The EBU and the Reference Group, the governing body of the Eurovision Song Contest, strongly condemn the brandishing of the Nagorno-Karabakh flag in the Green Room during the live
On 10 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met at the Tigranakert archeological museum with representatives of Hay Dat Central Council, regional committees and offices. A wide range of issues
Congratulatory Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Victory Holiday, the Day of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi Dear compatriots, Dear veterans of the Great Patriotic
On 3 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region and held there a working consultation devoted to the implementation of a range of socioeconomic programs in
The conditions of the Regional Obstetric are increasingly deteriorating. Armenian Association of Neonatal Medicine (AANM) has come to such conclusion after conducting monitoring and evaluation referring to the general
"The Road Police has still no example of car accident, which was caused by tinting the windows " says the "Achilles" NGO drivers Rights Protection Center president (AIPK) Eduard
After a thorough renovation, the only kindergarten of the contiguous Aygehovit village opened its gates. The repairing was implemented with the assistance of Help for Armenia Swiss charity foundation. According
On 19 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited a military unit of NKR Defense Army and handed in state
During the last events took place in the contact line of Nagorno-Karabakh - Azerbaijani opposing forces the actions of Armenian soldiers evoke the feeling of pride. I think, Azerbaijan undertake
On April 1 and 2 at night in northeastern parts of the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone as a result of the war unleashed by Azerbaijan
Colored eggs is the universal symbol of Easter, and the tradition dates back way to Mesopotamia. Some cultures today are more keen on buying colored or even chocolate eggs,
The annual trade turnover between Armenia and Iran amounted to $ 400 million, however, this number can be increased if the cooperation between the two countries become closer in
Armenia keeps losing forest areas. If the current policy continues, the forests will disappear in the near future. Such concern was expressed by the “Greens’ Union” president Jacob Sanasaryan
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) with the support of Brigitte Bardot Fondation and the RA Ministry of Nature Protection will implement the transfer
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are extending renewed support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs in the Eastern
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"We demand end to the violence and criminal harassment." The apparently fraudulent results of December 6, 2015 Constitutional Referendum imposed by Serzh Sargsyan gave rise to intensified persecution, violence and
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As is known, OSCE/ODIHR published its final report on the Constitutional amendments referendum on February 5 of this year. Among other provisions, the report contains a number of recommendations
The initiative members of “Out of Our Pockets” requires the Ministry of Transport and Communications to review the licensing procedure and to lower 12 thousand Drams per
Armenian authorities refrain calling Sumgait events as genocide occurred on February 26-29th, 1988, in that way endangering the existence of Armenians in the region. On February 29, during the
The expected changes in the CMTPL system would not solve the problems of traffic jams and the potential conflicts between drivers will not solve without intervention of traffic police.
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The society is sick if the kindness is not enough there: said Priest Ter Karapet Karapetyan during the press conference in «Noyan Tapan» on February 17th, which was devoted
«Armenians of Constantinople are dead but not buried»,-this is how the regional affairs expert Sargis Hatspanyan described the psychological state of Armenian community after the murder which took place
On 5 February President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding posthumously private of the NKR Defense Army's N division Simon Chavrshyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS summed up the outcomes of a joint project implemented in Berdavan community of Tavush
In support of the Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs of NKR, in connection with the 10th anniversary of the Khnus Cultural Foundation and the 11th anniversary of the
Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ. Գարեգին Բ Ծայրագոյն Պատրիարք եւ Ամենայն Հայոց Կաթողիկոսի հայրապետական տնօրինութեամբ Մայր Աթոռ Ս. Էջմիածնի միաբան Հոգեշնորհ Տ. Վռամ աբեղայ Ղազարեանը, ազատուելով Գուգարաց թեմում ստանձնած պարտականութիւններից, ծառայութեան է կոչուել
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and VivaCell-MTS have summed up the results of a joint program implemented in order to improve water supply network
By IWPR Caucasus A fire at a Caspian Sea oil rig that claimed at least seven lives has prompted questions about accountability as well as safety standards in Azerbaijan. Of the crew of
On 11 December President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree according to which serviceman of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army's N division Vardan Vardanyan was posthumously awarded with the
On 7 December in connection with the 27th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial
On the occasion of the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women, the international community commends members of Armenian civil society, concerned Armenian government officials, and others across
In the month of November the Hayrenaser Organization honors the memory of the freedom-fighter Tigran Sargsyan. Tigran was only 12 years old, but he already knew that one day bonfires
The partnership between VivaCell-MTS and BirthLink is now in its eighth year, aimed at reducing neonatal mortality and morbidity, through supporting the care of sick and premature babies in
The “Mercury” Award of year has taken place. The Award is granted to companies and individuals which have made an outstanding contribution to the economy and business sphere of
The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has begun the construction of a state-of-the-art oncology center in Stepanakert. The project is sponsored by the fund’s French affiliate, with additional financial support from
On 11 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Dahrav in the Askeran region and met with representatives of the community. Issues the town faces and ways
On September 26, 2015, the community of Vanand, together with the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, and the USAID-funded Clean Energy and Water Program
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. “Through the strength of Your All-Holy Spirit, let this oil be: The oil of joy and garment of
VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, employees of the Company and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia team participated in the construction of the half-built house of Karapetyan family from
On 18 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at an opening of sculptor Toros Rasguélénian’s “Eternity” monument and a solemn ceremony of groundbreaking the “Paul Éluard’s home” Francophone
Beirut―Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs concluded his four-day visit to Lebanon with a private reception at the residence of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
Yesterday Head of the Investigation Service of the Russian Federation Alexander Bastrigin gave an interview to “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” newspaper in which he claimed that the Yerevan protests against electricity
Twenty-four young people from European countries this week participate in an international training course on “Organisational Management” in Aghveran. The training is organised by the Austrian youth organisation “Progressum”
В этот день 2013-го года Президент Серж Саргсян заявил, что Армения планирует вступить в таможенный, а затем – в Евразийский союз. Он обосновывал это экономическими интересами и обеспечением безопасности
On 1 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of philanthropist Vahagn Hovnanian. The letter runs as follows: “I have learnt with deep sorrow about
On 13 August President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree awarding posthumously private of the NKR Defense Army's N division Karen Hovhannisyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for
Emerging threats, violent extremism, shifting political conditions, economic turmoil and social transformations are combining to heighten the challenges facing the world’s young people. No one knows better than them
On 23 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received students from the Diaspora living and working in the Motherland within the frameworks of student summer program of the Armenian
On 18 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a few dozen students from the Diaspora who arrived in Artsakh from different countries of the world within the frameworks
On 13 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a delegation of the Armenian Assembly of America headed by chairman of its board of trustees Van Krikorian. The meeting addressed
Recently the Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan announced that the Government is looking for ways to subsidize the electricity tariff and reconfirmed once again that it is not
On 29 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Day of Perished for Motherland and Missing in Action visited Stepanakert Memorial Complex and laid a wreath
The annual "Painting Day" was held at Yerevan Zoo on June 5. Huge open-air studio that gathered hundreds of young artists from Yerevan and regions was organized by the
Over the next 5 years 45 bordering communities of Tavush region, with an overall population of 62,000, will have the opportunity to develop their own community plans, prioritizing activities
Yerevan, Armenia – The U.S. Embassy, Delegation of the European Union to Armenia, British Embassy, OSCE Office in Yerevan, Council of Europe Office in Yerevan and the United Nations
On 2 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan attended Artsakh “Khnotsi” festival held in the Hin Shen village of the Shoushi region. President Sahakyan considered such events important for maintaining
On 1 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan attended the town of Chartar and partook there at a solemn ceremony of opening a new kindergarten. The Head of the State
Any testimony, letter, picture, postcard that has reached us from the years of the Armenian Genocide is of great importance for the study of that period. Over the course
On 21 May President Bako Sahakyan partook at the opening of the first meeting of the 6th convocation National Assembly and delivered there a welcoming speech. The President congratulated the
On 13 May Artsakh Republic President partook at a solemn ceremony of opening a capitally renovated barrack in one of the Defense Army’s military units dislocated in the southern
President Serzh Sargsyan today received the delegation of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) headed by Secretary-General Scott Teare. The delegation included the representatives of the National
Congratulatory Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the 70th anniversary of the Victory, the Day of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi Dear compatriots, Dear
On 8 May within the frameworks of celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Victory Day, the Day of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and Liberation of Shoushi
On 8 May within the frameworks of festive events dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Victory, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi
On 5 May President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding 92 veterans of the Great Patriotic War with the “Gratitude” medal in connection with the 70th anniversary of
The U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Richard M. Mills, Jr., visited the Microsoft Innovation Center to highlight World Intellectual Property Day, a day celebrated annually to mark the founding of
On 2 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of observers from Israel, Hungary, Czech Republic, Belgium, Estonia, Mexico, Bulgaria, Germany, Russia, Zimbabwe, South Ossetia and Armenia
The U.S. Embassy announces with sadness that Harry J. Gilmore, the first U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, passed away last week at the age of 77. Ambassador Gilmore served in
On 29 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present in the Tsaghkashat village of the Askeran region at the Zhengyalov hats festival. President Sahakyan expressed hope that the festival
RA President Serzh Sargsyan, Chairman of the Yerevan State University (YSU) Board of Trustees, today visited the YSU. The President attended the opening ceremony of the Alley of Gratitude
More than quarter century has passed after the devastating disaster of 1988, nevertheless the depressive psychology of disaster still prevails. Nowadays more than 3500 dilapidated domiks are scattered all
On April 28, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received professor of the Harvard University Dr. Pamela Steiner, the great-granddaughter of a true friend
On 28 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Dr. Pamela Steiner, lecturer of the Harvard University, great granddaughter of Henry Morgenthau, USA ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during
YEREVAN, April 28, 2015–Armenian Educational Foundation (AEF) today announced its new Richard G. Hovhannisian Scholarship for Armenian Genocide Studies.AEF has established this scholarship in honor of Professor Hovannisian in
The Armenian Community of China organized a landmark series of cultural and artistic events in cities across China, to mark the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. These events, held
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, April 23, 2015 “If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because… the Spirit of God is resting on you.” 1 Peter 4:14 Dear and
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), together with General Partner VivaCell-MTS, is hosting the annual “Flower Gathering” event at the Genocide Memorial from April
On 20 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to prime-minister of the Republic of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan. The letter runs as follows: "I have learnt with sorrow
On 20 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Woodrow Wilson family descendant Donald Wilson Bush, president of the Woodrow Wilson Legacy Foundation. Issues related to Artsakh history, its domestic
On 18 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received distinguished Italian writer of Armenian origin Antonia Arslan and accompanying her professor of the New York University Siobhan Nash-Marshall. A range
17 April, 2014, Shgharshik Community, Aragatsotn Region, RA: VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia 2015 partnership started with a momentum; this year VivaCell-MTS invested AMD100 mln. (last year
On 15 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region and inspected the got acquainted with the course of some construction programs being carried out there. Thereafter the
On April 11, in the frameworks of the events on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide requiem mass was performed in Montreal, Canada. The requiem by Petros Shoujounian
Etihad Cargo, the cargo division of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has been recognised as ‘Cargo Airline of the Year’ by leading industry
On April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, the opening of the new building for “My way” educational and rehabilitation center took place. The center will provide specialized educational treatment
Within the framework of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Cyprus Post and HayPost cancelled and put into circulation two stamps on the 2nd of April, 2015,
VivaCell-MTS informs that traditionally Good Friday is a non-working day in the Company. The Good Friday is celebrated on April 3 this year. The Palm Sunday which starts the Holy
VivaCell-MTS continues cooperating with the National Center for Oncology after V. Fanarjyan. This year the center has acquired a “Plessart VIVO” (“Toshiba”, Japan) universal remote control digital fluoroscopy and
As International Women’s Day approaches, new research from Grant Thornton reveals that Eastern European countries dominate the international league table for senior female business leaders, including seven of the
March 11, 2015, Akhtala – The EU Delegation and Armenian Young Women’s Association (AYWA) within the framework of the “Social and economic empowerment of women in Armenia” project will
RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan calls out to Armenian youth Dear young Armenians, By fate, you live in different countries and in different cultural and linguistic environments. Most of you
Within the framework of the familiarization trip to the South Caucasus, USAID Acting Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia Susan Kosinski Fritz paid a five-day working visit to Armenia
YEREVAN, 24 February 2015 – The findings and recommendations of an OSCE-supported survey exploring the main obstacles encountered by people with disabilities in accessing Armenia’s higher education system, was
The Board of the International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation (IRWF) has decided to create a Memorial Plaque to pay tribute to the brave Armenian women and men who reached-out to
Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan on the Motherland Defender's Day. Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and personally myself I cordially congratulate You on the
On 20 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received Armenia’s National Assembly delegation headed by chairman of the Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport affairs Artak
VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian met young volunteers of Birthright Armenia and encouraged their initiative to get closer to their roots Today VivaCell-MTS hosted a group of young Diaspora Armenian
The Address of President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the Artsakh Revival Day Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself personally I cordially congratulate you on
Armenia started the process of Eurasian integration in 2013. Taking into consideration the absence of reliable studies, that would reveal people’s awareness of EEU and consequences of Armenia’s membership
VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and neonatologist Dr Arshak Djerdjerian, representing “BirthLink”, visited the maternity department in the Hrazdan medical center today. More than 1,000 babies are born at
On 10 February President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to Hero of Artsakh, holder of the “Golden Eagle” order, writer, publicist Zori Balayan on his 80th birthday anniversary. The
On 5 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of students and lecturers from the Yerevan State University. President Sahakyan underlined that positive dynamics of cooperation between the
Armenia has been selected by Hala Abu Dhabi, the destination management division of Etihad Airways, as one of the 23 countries across the world where preferred sales agreements have
Yerevan, January 30, 2015 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has completed a host of renovations at the school of Shosh, a village in Artsakh’s Askeran Region. The project was
On 28 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent congratulatory addresses to the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and defense minister Seyran Ohanyan in connection with
On 28 January within the frameworks of events dedicated to the Day of the Army Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with President Serzh Sargsyan of the Republic of
In the frames of the VivaCell-MTS and BirthLink joint project, VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and the Deputy Head of the Institute of Perinatology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Arshak Djerdjerian
VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and Director of BirthLink Kathy Mellor visited the neonatal department at The Republican Institute of Reproductive Health, Perinatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology in Yerevan. This
January 10, 2015 Bangkok, Thailand – In a historic event for the diaspora, Armenian communities across Far East gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday January 10th to celebrate the Armenian Christmas. His
On 30 December President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia Levon Malkhasyan. The letter runs as follows: “Respected Mr. Malkhasyan, I cordially congratulate You
On 23 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in the 6th congress of the Artsakh Union of Freedom Fighters launched in Stepanakert on the same day. In his speech Bako
The Living Tree Environmental Contest took place at the Yerevan Zoo with the attendance of over 500 hundred participants. Hundreds of observers also came to the zoo free of
On 19 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Serviceman. The address runs as follows: “Dear
VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and Director of “BirthLink” NGO Kathy Mellor visited the maternity department in the central hospital in Masis. This hospital has received equipment for immediate
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) presented the results and marked the completion of two of its projects, implemented together with its General Partner
On December 3, British Ambassador to Armenia Katherine Leach, Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Aram Sukiasyan, and Yerevan Zoo Director Ruben Khachatryan came together to mark the opening of an inclusive
VivaCell-MTS and the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)’s continuous collaboration resulted in the opening of the fourth Creativity Lab in Armenia, in correspondence with all the requirements of modern
YEREVAN, 28 November 2014 – Men are more vulnerable to trafficking than women; children are protected from trafficking in Armenia. These are the topics of the debates that started
On 26 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Great House of Cilicia and met prelate of the Western Diocese Archbishop Moushegh Martirosyan,
On 25 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited in Los Angeles Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Regional Executive Board of the Western USA and met representatives of the organization
YEREVAN, 20 November 2014 – Mediating tensions between countries, negotiating territorial disputes and protecting ethnic minorities are among the topics of discussion at this year’s Model OSCE Conference, taking
11.11.2014 President Serzh Sargsyan extended his condolences on the occasion of a tragic car accident occurred on the Gyumri-Yerevan highway on the evening of November 10. “It is with deep sorrow
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dated to the Social Worker’s Day and the 10th anniversary of the founding of Welfare Work and Technology Chair at the
President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to the People’s Painter of the Republic of Armenia, Ruben Adalyan, on the occasion of his 85th anniversary. The message reads as
I congratulate all local self-government staff on their professional holiday. Armenia’s 20 year-old local-self government system has been playing a key role in the statehood-building process. The system has proved
Teach For Armenia and its supporters held their “Dear Teacher” event hosted by the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies. The event, part of an ongoing “Teacher Appreciation” campaign that
President Serzh Sargsyan today took part in a Pontifical Prayer offered in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on the occasion of the 15th enthronement anniversary of His Holiness
On 23 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in the capital Stepanakert at a solemn ceremony of opening the monument of a prominent commander, active participant of the
TSAKHKADZOR, Kotayq region of Armenia, 20 October 2014 – A one-week YouthCamp for national minorities, supported by the OSCE Office, opens today, 20 October 2014, in Tsakhkadzor, Kotayq region
On this day we recommit to think, decide and act together against extreme poverty -- and plan for a world where no-one is left behind. We have reached the Millennium
RA President and the President of the Armenian Chess Federation Serzh Sargsyan today took part in the opening of the international conference “Chess in Schools” being held October 16-18
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Armenia Press Day. Dear Armenian press representatives, I warmly congratulate you on your professional holiday - Day of Armenian Press. The history of Armenian press
On 15 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received chairman of the “Hand in Hand” non-governmental organization board Berdj Kiladjian and accompanying him individuals. Issues related to the realization of
On 13 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received around five dozen participants of the Armenological Studies International Association Conference which completed its work in Yerevan the other day. President