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Is Aurora Compatible with Amulsar Mining? Open letter to Ruben Vardanyan and Noubar Afeyan - PAEF
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  • 2016-12-19 18:02:46

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

Bako Sahakyan accompanied by top officials of the country visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex
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  • 2016-12-07 12:46:58

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

Russian Federal Security Service Has Access to Personal Data of Armenian Citizens. Daniel Ioannisyan
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  • 2016-12-05 13:28:36

  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

Why Kremlin Is Not Keen on the Armenian Civil Society
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  • 2016-11-23 11:47:09

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

In Armenia, The “House of Hope” Charity Center Celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
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  • 2016-11-06 16:20:07

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

The Future for Global Armenians is now
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  • 2016-10-28 14:49:31

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,

"Mission Armenia" will continue support Syrian-Armenians through the IDeA Foundation Funds
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  • 2016-10-27 13:51:28

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

8th Pan-Armenian Forum of Journalists held in Yerevan and in Stepanakert
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  • 2016-10-25 19:54:23

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 FM voices concern over French ban on denial of Armenian Genocide
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  • 2016-10-25 19:38:37

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

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia in Gegharkunik Region
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  • 2016-10-14 13:34:39

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

Armenia's Betty (Junior Eurovision 2014) became part of an international encyclopedia
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  • 2016-10-04 18:40:31

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

Michigan students will be learning about Armenian Genocide and Holocaust
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  • 2016-09-06 21:53:59

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

Nalbandian: We expect to complete talks on new Armenia-EU framework agreement in near future
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  • 2016-09-05 20:49:03

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

“Made in Armenia 2016” tends to become largest exhibition of 25 years of Independence
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  • 2016-09-05 20:47:57

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

Armenia's school pupil engineers seek to reinvent the robot – The Guardian
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  • 2016-09-05 20:46:46

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’s real name was Agnessa Boyajian (updated)
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  • 2016-09-05 09:09:11

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

HERITAGE WELCOMES, CONDEMNS, EXTENDS CONDOLENCES
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  • 2016-08-25 16:06:21

  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 Armenia and Art Lunch employees have cleaned up Dalar river bank
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  • 2016-08-17 13:55:42

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

Journalist, Analyst, Armenian Intellectual Harutyun Khachatryan Kicked the Bucket
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  • 2016-08-02 04:30:49

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.

Symposium on "Employment and building capacity of the disadvantaged and people with disabilities in Armenia" took place in Yerevan
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  • 2016-07-06 17:44:03

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

Response to the “compromised” version of Kaghtsrashen project – PAEF
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  • 2016-06-30 14:54:23

  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.

NKR Foreign Minister Received Members of the Children of Armenia Fund
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  • 2016-06-29 14:40:54

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

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 US ambassador to Armenia John Evans
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  • 2016-06-29 13:47:33

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

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 of the Artsakh Republic President
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  • 2016-06-24 12:51:45

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

Volunteers from the Diaspora visit VivaCell-MTS headquarters
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  • 2016-06-16 15:48:06

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,

International Children’s Day in Martakert
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  • 2016-06-01 17:59:39

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

Bako Sahakyan met with a group of residents of the Talish village
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  • 2016-05-25 18:31:18

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

Bako Sahakyan visited one of the Defense Army's training grounds
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  • 2016-05-17 16:40:34

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

Official statement on use of Nagorno-Karabakh flag at Eurovision Song Contest
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  • 2016-05-11 18:38:12

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

Bako Sahakyan met at the Tigranakert archeological museum with representatives of Hay Dat Central Council, regional committees and offices
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  • 2016-05-10 17:29:45

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
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  • 2016-05-09 14:42:55

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

Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region and held there a working consultation devoted to the implementation of a range of socioeconomic programs in the region
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  • 2016-05-04 13:50:48

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

In Armenia Infant Mortality Can be Reduced by Almost 30 Percent. AANM
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  • 2016-05-02 00:27:49

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 not substantiated its claim to eliminate the tint of car windows. "Achilles" NGO
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  • 2016-04-24 14:20:22

"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

Help for Armenia Swiss Charity Foundation Reconstructed the Kindergarten of Aygehovit village (Video)
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  • 2016-04-23 11:31:23

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

President Bako Sahakyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited a military unit of NKR Defense Army
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  • 2016-04-19 14:30:36

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

We should not let Azerbaijan Get on its Feet. Colonel Aida Serobyan (Video)
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  • 2016-04-10 00:03:53

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

Deported Talish people call to help them to return to their native village and strengthen it again
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  • 2016-04-10 00:01:36

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

12 Creative Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs
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  • 2016-03-26 15:40:38

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 deterioration of Russian-Turkish relations was an important turning point for both Armenia and Iran. Levon Aharonyan (video).
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  • 2016-03-25 17:44:21

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

The current policy on forests will lead to their destruction in the nearest future. Jacob Sanasaryan.
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  • 2016-03-25 13:30:33

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

Brigitte Bardot: Armenia is the image of a progressive country
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  • 2016-03-22 18:17:28

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

EBRD and EU increase support to SMEs and women entrepreneurs in the Eastern Partnership countries
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  • 2016-03-16 18:43:21

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

"We demand end to the violence and criminal harassment."
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  • 2016-03-11 18:11:23

"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

75% of OSCE/ODIHR Recommendations Are Out of Draft Electoral Code
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  • 2016-03-09 16:15:04

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

“Out Of Our Pockets” continues to demand lowering the threshold of the licensing procedure monthly payments.
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  • 2016-03-04 13:14:34

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

The maneuvering position of Armenian side on Sumgait events compensated by giving higher positions: Mariam Avagyan (Video)
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  • 2016-02-29 14:36:23

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