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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

An event dedicated to the Day of Francophonie at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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  • 2012-03-23 21:26:14

On March 22 the traditional reception was hosted dedicated to the Day of Francophonie at the MFA. The RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, MPs, Ambassadors of International

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding the "Gratitude" medal to Honored Doctor Margarita Ghoukasyan
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  • 2012-03-15 15:22:33

On 15 March President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on awarding the "Gratitude" medal to Honored Doctor Margarita Ghoukasyan for a long-term fruitful activity in the sphere of

Statement on Journalists’ Accreditation Procedure at the RA CEC
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  • 2012-03-08 22:38:37

Statement of Yerevan Press Club, Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression, Internews Media Support NGO, “Asparez” Journalists Club, Media Diversity Institute-Armenia on Journalists’ Accreditation Procedure at the RA Central

Atcharyan’s Armenian Stem Dictionary released online
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  • 2012-03-05 16:54:11

The Nayiri Armenian electronic library of dictionaries functions under the initiative and the patronage of Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society. The website has an electronic dictionary in

A Day in Armenia's Wine Country
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  • 2012-03-05 15:28:25

About an hour and a half south of Yerevan on the main road is the village of Areni. You will know that you are approaching the village

NASDAQ OMX Armenia Announces Best Exchange Members of 2011
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  • 2012-03-05 15:05:25

On Febraury 24, 2012, NASDAQ OMX Armenia, part of the NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. at a special ceremony announced winners of the Best Member Awards 2011. The Ceremony

Constantinople Armenian Relief Society
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  • 2012-03-02 16:35:20

Constantinople Armenian Relief Society (C.A.R.S.) is proud to present talented young Armenian vocalist Sibil whose angelic voice has been enjoyed all over her native Istanbul. Her East Coast debut

Cruel Murder
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  • 2012-03-02 14:22:49

Yesterday a post-mortem examination of another conscript serving in Yeghnikner Military Unit of NKR, Tigran Varyan, was appointed. There were traces of violence on his face bruises

Yasin Al-Haj Saleh: "Armenians of Syria not in danger"
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  • 2012-02-25 11:50:50

Exclusive interview of one of the leaders of the Syrian opposition to Mediamax. Yasin Al-Haj Saleh- is a Syrian writer and political dissident. He writes on political, social and cultural

Book festival in Yerevan
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  • 2012-02-25 11:48:08

Thanks to efforts of the Writers' Union of Armenia, last week Yerevan hosted a book festival. For four years in a row, an all-Armenian festival "Present Books"

Appeals courts tosses out Calif law allowing Armenians to file lawsuits for payments
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  • 2012-02-24 12:48:15

A federal appeals court on Thursday struck down a novel and controversial California law that allowed descendants of 1.5 million Armenians who perished in Turkey nearly

Audio books have been created with Constitution and most important articles of the electoral code
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  • 2012-02-22 22:22:00

In the scopes of “Access to information for blind people” audio books have been created and published with Constitution and most important articles of the electoral code, which

Tehran and the West
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  • 2012-02-22 14:16:31

The latest tensions between Tehran and the West have left many Armenians worrying about the future, given that Iran currently offers them a route out of regional isolation. The risks

Conference for the enhancement of commercial arbitration in Armenia: A tool for foreign investments
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  • 2012-02-21 14:18:20

On 22 February a Conference will be held in Congress Hotel (Picasso Hall) under the auspices of the Minister of Justice. The Conference will present the results of an

Mother Language Day
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  • 2012-02-21 13:54:25

February 21 is Mother Language Day. “Hayern Aysor” congratulates all Armenians around the world on this occasion and presents the list of festive events that will be held

ACNIS Launches New Analytical Quarterly
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  • 2012-02-17 21:51:31

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) has announced the launch of publication of THE CHANGING WORLD: VIEWPOINTS FROM YEREVAN, a public policy quarterly, which will

Armenian father and son recognized as saints
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  • 2012-02-17 11:46:40

Two French-Armenians received the title of “Saint of the World” in Israel on December 28. Israel grants the title to those who saved the Jews during WWII. George

February 14 is the Feast of the Presentation of Christ
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  • 2012-02-16 13:28:31

In the West, it’s known as Valentine’s Day, but if you celebrate Christmas on January 6, as do the Armenians, February 14 is the Feast of the Presentation of

Turkish states’ dispute over Mount Nemrut moves to court
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  • 2012-02-15 14:26:17

Mount Nemrut, which is considered one of the beautiful sites in Western Armenia, has been a topic of dispute for months now. The Turkish states of Malatia

Bako Sahakyan met with Armenian mass media in Greece
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  • 2012-02-13 12:52:27

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan is now in Hellenic Republic with working visit. On 12 February President visited Armenian churches in Athens. Bako Sahakyan partook at a Sunday mass serviced

OSCE Office in Yerevan to present anti-trafficking training manual for law enforcement
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  • 2012-02-09 10:29:28

The OSCE Office in Yerevan will present a training manual for law enforcement on combating human trafficking tomorrow. As building the capacity of law enforcement agencies to fight trafficking

Armenian columnist Sevan Nishanyan jailed in Turkey
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  • 2012-02-07 21:53:24

According to NTV, the plan to build a cemetery carved into a rock in Selcuk region (Izmir province; historical Armenian name: Zmyurnia) was the cause of his detention

Azerbaijani hackers crack Armenian Sambo Federation website
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  • 2012-02-06 21:46:54

It is already for a week that Armenian Federation of Sambo official website, sambo.am is not available. According to the website creator Alteza Company, the website was cracked by

flydubai upgrades in-flight entertainment
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  • 2012-02-06 14:08:49

flydubai, Dubai’s pioneering low cost airline, has launched its enhanced in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, offering more movies, TV programmes and audio than any other carrier in its class. Since its

East of Byzantium - comics about Armenian history
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  • 2012-02-06 13:44:18

Comics depicting one of the most famous chapters of the Armenian history have become popular among comics fans in the U.S. The idea of comics showing the Armenian

Serzh Sargsyan participated at the festive event dedicated to the Saint Sargis the Warrior’s commemoration day
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  • 2012-02-04 20:46:58

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the festive event at the Lovers’ Garden dedicated to the Saint Sargis the Warrior’s commemoration day which was named also the Youth Blessing

Jerusalem's Armenians Outraged as City Approves Jews-Only Parking Lot
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  • 2012-02-03 17:06:11

Armenian residents of Jerusalem's Old City are protesting a municipal decision to designate a parking lot in the area solely for Jews, although part of it stands on land

Active Pursuit of Peace Key for Syrian Armenians
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  • 2012-02-02 12:39:17

Doctor Armen Baghdoyan, Watertown MA, 28 December 2011 Let us first understand the important premises of the condition of the Armenian community in Syria: 1. Without being experts on the formation

Armenia Fund Chairman Receives Armenian Citizenship
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  • 2012-02-01 12:38:22

On Friday, January 27, 2012, Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region Chairman Ara Aghishian, Esq. became a citizen of Armenia within the context of the dual citizenship law. Aghishian had

Birthright Armenia Alum Oksana Mirzoyan: Always Confronting the Unexpected
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  • 2012-01-31 21:17:18

At 27, Birthright Armenia participant Oksana Mirzoyan is no stranger to filmmaking. For the past two years she has been writing, producing and directing independent shorts and videos. As

UNDP Official Pledges Continued Support to Economic and Social Development in Georgia
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  • 2012-01-30 14:58:54

United Nations Under-Secretary-General and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Associate Administrator Rebeca Grynspan wrapped up her 2-day visit to Georgia with the statement reiterating UNDP’s continued support to

Karekin II leaves for France and England
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  • 2012-01-30 12:08:38

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on January 30 left for a pontifical visit to France and England where he will have meetings with benefactors of the Mother

Divine Liturgy dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Armenian Army, Patriarchal Condac proclaims the Holy Cross of King Ashot Yerkat as the guardian of the Armenian Army
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  • 2012-01-30 12:04:14

On January 29, a Divine Liturgy was served on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Armenian Army at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the direction

His Holiness Aram I Receives the Director of the Department of Interreligious Dialogue of Iran
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  • 2012-01-28 15:40:52

ANTELIAS, LEBANON - On Friday 27 February 2012, Dr. Mohammad Mozafari, Director of the Department of Interreligious Dialogue met with His Holiness Aram I. Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian accompanied Dr.

Presidents of Armenia and Artsakh visited Erablur Pantheon
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  • 2012-01-28 11:52:57

On 28 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan together with President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited Erablur Pantheon and laid flowers and wreaths to

Bmi brings Scottish culture a little closer to home
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  • 2012-01-26 11:49:24

Burns Night, the celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, is renowned across the world, and is one of the most globally celebrated of Scotland’s national days. To

A villager hanged himself
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  • 2012-01-25 16:36:17

A citizen informed Armenia’s Police Force, on Tuesday evening, that Armenak Karakhanyan, 57, had committed suicide, by hanging himself, in the train car-shack at the stone mine of

Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations in France welcomes adoption of bill on genocides
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  • 2012-01-25 14:49:29

The Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations in France welcomed the adoption of the bill criminalizing the denial of genocides, which has been acknowledged by the law adopted by

OSCE-supported study reveals need to expand vocational training opportunities for young offenders in Armenia
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  • 2012-01-24 16:30:07

The results of a study on access to education and vocational training for juveniles in custody were presented today in Yerevan. The research carried out by the Social Justice NGO

French Senate set to discuss Genocide bill Jan 23
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  • 2012-01-23 17:25:32

On January 23, the French Senate will debate a bill criminalizing public denial of the Armenian Genocide. The motion was adopted on December 22, 2011, by the lower

Edmund Tsaturyan is still under search
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  • 2012-01-23 12:31:39

Prior to his arrest and subsequent escape from an Armenian capital Yerevan court, on January 21, Edmund Tsaturyan had tried to steal a box of frozen chicken from a

Central Asia & Turkey Hotel Investment Conference (CATHIC)
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  • 2012-01-23 11:47:28

Turkey and Central Asia’s hospitality sector is experiencing buoyant growth, showing little sign of any negative fall out from the global economic slowdown, according to Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, Bench

Allowing Hunting of Endangered Species
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  • 2012-01-23 11:45:44

At the end of December 2011, just a couple of days before the New Year the Georgian Government issued a number of legal acts allowing the hunting of endangered

A child broke his lag near the Khor Virap
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  • 2012-01-21 21:54:16

An alarm was received at 11:58 a.m. on Saturday that there is a child with broken leg at water channel near Khor Virap Church in Armenia’s Ararat Region. Rescuers

A Christian-Muslim conference on the Christian presence in the in the Middle East at the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias
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  • 2012-01-21 13:33:05

ANTELIAS, LEBANON - Christian-Muslim conference on the Christian presence and witness in the Middle East will take place at the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias from 24-28 January

ANCA Local Chapters Activate Community in LA City Redistricting Process
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  • 2012-01-20 21:13:57

Los Angeles, CA-The ANCA North and West San Fernando Valley Chapters, along with the ANCA Hollywood Chapter, organized the Armenian American communities of their respective areas to make a

Again earthquake in Van
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  • 2012-01-20 15:46:27

Another earthquake of 4.9 magnitude shocked Van, Turkey on Friday. According to preliminary reports, no one died or was injured as a result of the quake, Sabahnewspaper

Hranush Hakobyan awards recipients of 2011 Pan-Armenian Awards
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  • 2012-01-19 12:33:03

Recipients of the 2011 Awards "For notable contribution to the preservation of the Armenian identity" received their awards during a solemn ceremony held on January 18. The 2011

An automobile had fallen into the canyon
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  • 2012-01-19 12:01:51

Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations received information Wednesday that an automobile had fallen into the canyon, from Goris-Karahunj Highway, and that there are casualties. A firefighting-rescue squad was dispatched

Suspect gets life in Dink murder case, court sees no state role
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  • 2012-01-17 21:55:59

A Turkish court has convicted Yasin Hayal, a major suspect in the killing of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, of instigating a murder and sentenced him to life in

Sunday Times: Mossad killed Iran expert
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  • 2012-01-17 12:39:59

Ahmadi Roshan was killed when a magnetic bomb was attached to his car on January 11, 2012. A London-based newspaper says agents of Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, are responsible for

French-Armenian actress Rosie Vard has died at the age of 89
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  • 2012-01-17 11:54:52

Renowned French-Armenian Rosie Vard has passed away at age 89. The actress died on Saturday but her husband, Pierre Badel, confirmed the sad news recently. Rosy Varte (real name: Navarte Manouelian)

“The Churches of the Middle East are called to speak mith one voice”, stated His Holiness Aram I to the press
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  • 2012-01-16 17:00:31

ANTELIAS, Lebanon - At the end of the planning meeting of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Leadership met the press at the Cilicia Museum Hall of

Georgian citizen Mikhail Muradashvili was arrested in Avan district
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  • 2012-01-14 22:26:26

Georgian citizen Mikhail Muradashvili, 33, was arrested in Avan district, Yerevan, suspected in robbery on Friday. Muradashvili confessed a range of robberies made in Yerevan downtown, police press service

Sofya Matevosyan died because of poisoning
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  • 2012-01-14 17:36:32

Armenia’s Rescue Service received Saturday a distress call, informing about a poisoning, from the residents of an apartment in the capital Yerevan. The said apartment’s resident, Sofya Matevosyan,

All Armenian motorways are passable
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  • 2012-01-14 17:28:37

All of Armenia’s motorways are passable as of Saturday 8:30 a.m., the Ministry of Emergency Situations informed to N But there is hidden ice in the Sevan area. The

Meeting at the NKR MFA
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  • 2012-01-13 21:11:28

January 13, Acting NKR Foreign Minister Vasily Atajanyan received Head of the Stepanakert Office of the British The HALO Trust non-governmental organization Nick Smart. Nick Smart said his visit to

An Unprecedented Opportunity to Accelerate the Growth of Your Company
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  • 2012-01-13 14:19:20

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED) is pleased to announce the launch of Top Class in Armenia. Top Class is a unique program that provides entrepreneurs

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

Kick-off of the Hayastan Fund Telethon season in Toronto has opened
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  • 2011-11-03 15:05:53

Yerevan, November 3, 2011–On October 30, the Toronto affiliate of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund organized a concert at the “Hay kentron” complex with Toronto area young musicians, dancers and

Findings of OSCE-supported trial monitoring in juvenile cases discussed in Yerevan
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  • 2011-11-01 12:54:29

A report on the findings from monitoring of court proceedings involving juveniles was presented and discussed in Yerevan today. The report concerns 45 cases where juveniles were involved as

Information Disputes Council Expert Conclusion About the Article of “Fourth Power” Newspaper
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  • 2011-10-28 12:34:03

Information Disputes Council Expert conclusion about the article “Know the Pharaoh” published in the 09.04.2011 N322 issue of “Fourth Power” newspaper and on its website: 1. Details of the

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian met with the students of the Armenian-Russian Slavonic University
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  • 2011-10-27 22:03:23

VivaCell-MTS continues implementing the series of public lectures entitled “VivaCell-MTS – A Business with a Mission” at Armenia’s high educational institutions. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the

Armenian group on a visit to Diyarbakir and Van receives sincere and impressive welcome
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  • 2011-10-27 18:53:48

During their visit to Diyarbakir and Van, the forty-six members of an Armenian group received a sincere welcome, and that reception had nothing to do with Turkey’s traditional policy.

Taron Margarian: Today Yerevan is open and ready to discuss any mutually beneficial investment proposal
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  • 2011-10-21 12:23:44

First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margarian took part in the 21st session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on

“S.O.S Sevan” Green Campaign
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  • 2011-10-19 14:09:56

On 19 October “S.O.S Sevan” green campaign launched next to the seat of the Armenian President. The campaign was directed against illegal placement of a crushing and sorting complex

Armen Ashotian: UN was and remains one of major partners of educational reforms in Armenia
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  • 2011-10-18 19:16:28

RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotian met today with the UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Dafina Gercheva and the representatives of an international expert group. The sides

Sarkis Soghanalian dies at 82; international weapons dealer
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  • 2011-10-16 19:02:32

Sarkis Soghanalian, an international weapons broker who was nicknamed "The Merchant of Death" for selling arms to dictators on behalf of the United States, died Oct. 5 at a

Larry Zarian, ex-Glendale mayor and TV-radio host, dies at 73
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  • 2011-10-16 18:52:31

Larry Zarian, 73, a former mayor of Glendale and the first Armenian American to be elected to the City Council, died of blood cancer Thursday at Glendale Adventist Medical

Kristine Hovhannisyan: The main goal of our campaign is to have the decision makers hear citizens’ voices
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  • 2011-10-13 23:07:20

October 13 is International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, and on that day, a march was held in Yeghegnadzor city, which is the center of Vayots Dzor province. Several

March in Gyumri with slogans “Grow More, Feed our Country” and “Let’s Reduce the Risk of Disasters Together”
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  • 2011-10-13 14:03:49

On October 12, a march was held in Gyumri with the slogan “Grow More, Feed Our Country” of OXFAM’s GROW world campaign and the slogan “Reducing The Risk of

National Bureau of Expertises becomes full member of European Network of Forensic Science Institutes
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  • 2011-10-12 12:21:06

The National Bureau of Expertises (NBE) of Armenia became the full member of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI), with Armenia becoming the member state of

Armenian State Philharmonic Orchestra sums up Yerevan 5th International Music Festivall
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  • 2011-10-11 18:49:35

The press conference of Armenian State Philharmonic Orchestra took place on October 11. The press conference aimed at summing up Yerevan 5th International Music Festival and presenting the final

Sitting of CSTO Coordinating Council of Emergency Situations to start in Yerevan on October 11
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  • 2011-10-10 14:47:50

The 4th sitting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Coordinating Council of Emergency Situations will start in Yerevan on October 11. Representatives of CSTO Secretariat and officials of

Serzh Sargsyan congratulates Mr. Alferov on being elected honorary member of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences.
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  • 2011-10-10 12:26:02

Today the President Serzh Sargsyan received Nobel Prize winner, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Deputy of the Russian State Duma Zhores Alferov. Greeting the famous scientist the

Bako Sahakyan partook at festive events dedicated to the Day of Stepanakert
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  • 2011-10-09 16:13:42

On 8 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at festive events dedicated to the Day of Stepanakert. The Head of the State accompanied by the country’s

Bako Sahakyan partook at the “NKR Geology and Mineral Resources” scientific conference started in Stepanakert
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  • 2011-10-09 15:58:19

On 8 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the “NKR Geology and Mineral Resources” scientific conference started in Stepanakert on the same day. Welcoming the

First Byurakan Survey from Armenia is one of seven additions to the Memory of the World Register
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  • 2011-10-06 19:00:48

Georgian manuscripts from the 5th century AD, a French royal decree from 1537, and a 20th-century astronomical study of the nearby parts of the universe are among seven new

The Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participates in the opening of the state college in Artashat
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  • 2011-10-06 15:45:23

On October 6 the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the opening of the state college in Artashat region, which has been fully reconstructed and added with modern technique

PM Visits Anania Shirakatsi Lyceum and Pre-school Establishment On Teacher Day
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  • 2011-10-05 23:49:34

On Teacher Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Anania Shirakatsi lyceum and pre-school establishment. The head of government was briefed on the activities and development plans of the

Bako Sahakyan: Armenian people had always had a special attitude towards teachers
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  • 2011-10-05 23:01:54

On 5 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook in the Stepanakert Palace of Youth and Culture at a solemn event dedicated to the Day of Teachers.

In connection with the Day of Teachers President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding
  • Social
  • 2011-10-05 22:34:05

On 3 October in connection with the Day of Teachers President Bako Sahakyan signed decrees on awarding the Artsakh Republic state awards and honorary titles. For substantial contribution in

Raul de Lutzenberger: Professional education and training program is our joint great achievement in Armenia
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  • 2011-10-05 17:23:19

Four colleges equipped with modern equipment and repaired with financial assistance of the EU will open in Armenia this month. It was announced at the October 3 joint press

20th anniversary of cooperation between the Armenian Red Cross Society and the German Red Cross
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  • 2011-10-05 17:14:27

This year the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) and Baden-Wurttemberg provincial branch of German Red Cross celebrated the 20th anniversary of cooperation. To celebrate the event, the German Red

Hovik Abrahamyan: "Everybody retains love and respect towards teacher during his whole life"
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  • 2011-10-05 13:35:40

Congratulation of RA NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan on the Teacher’s Day: "Dear teachers, I warmly congratulate you on your professional holiday - Teacher’s Day. Teacher opens the road and teaches

In Armenia mainly 40-year-old women with higher education are subjected to sexual abuse
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  • 2011-10-05 13:26:00

In Armenia mainly 40-year-old women with higher education are subjected to sexual abuse regardless of their marital status. The head of "Sociometer" sociological independent center Aharon Adibekyan informed Noyan

Delegation of young people from the Diaspora arrived in Artsakh at the “Depi Hayk” (“Birthright Armenia”) foundation’s initiative
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  • 2011-10-01 19:29:13

On October 1 President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of young people from the Diaspora who arrived in Artsakh at the “Depi Hayk” (“Birthright Armenia”) foundation’s initiative. Bako Sahakyan

Famous Russian film director Tatyana Lioznova dies
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  • 2011-09-30 13:04:01

Famous Russian film director Tatyana Liozniva, best known for her TV series “Seventeen Moments of Spring” and the drama “Three Poplars at Plyushchikha Street”, died in Moscow. She was

19 new civil servants join staff of Defense Ministry
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  • 2011-09-27 19:20:54

The swearing-in ceremony of 19 civil servants took place at the RA Ministry of Defense on September 27. Certificates were handed to them. According to a report of the

Bako Sahakyan visited construction sites of new republic and maternity hospitals being built in the capital
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  • 2011-09-24 13:55:56

On 24 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited construction sites of new republic and maternity hospitals being built in the capital and got acquainted with the construction activities.

Building a New Future for Students and Teachers in Rural Armenia
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  • 2011-09-16 14:51:08

Over the past six years, a variety of educational projects have had a dramatic impact on learning in the communities in the Baghramian Region of Armavir Marz of Armenia.

Cucina is Cuisine with a capital C
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  • 2011-09-14 14:49:37

When choosing a restaurant, people, as a rule, are guided by the following criteria: the menu, the quality of dishes, the setting, the standard of service, and prices. When

CYSCA in collaboration with five Greater Boston Armenian organizations is sponsoring a program to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Armenian Independence
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  • 2011-09-10 11:21:24

On Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 6 pm, the Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA)in collaboration with five Greater Boston Armenian organizations is sponsoring a program to celebrate the 20th

The opportunities of expansion of Armenian-Lithuanian cooperation in educational filed are discussed
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  • 2011-09-09 16:23:32

On September 9, the RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan received the delegation headed by Lithuanian Minister of Education and Science Gintaras Steponavičius. Greeting the guest the

Ordinary Hayk Mkrtchyan was arrested with a fact of the death of the soldier Lendrush Nazukhanyan
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  • 2011-09-08 11:20:06

On September 7, according to RA criminal code, article 373, part 3 on a suspicion of committing crime the soldier Lendrush Samvel Nazlukhanyan was arrested, within the frames of

U.S.-ARMENIA AGREEMENT ON CONTINUED JUSTICE SECTOR ASSISTANCE
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  • 2011-09-07 15:28:39

On September 7, Bruce Donahue, Chargé d’affaires, a.i. of the United States Embassy in Armenia, and Aghvan Hovsepian, Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia, signed an agreement to

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund builds orphanage in Shushi
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  • 2011-09-06 13:33:10

The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has begun construction of a much-needed orphanage in Shushi, with a substantial donation from Armenian-American benefactor Hirair Hovnanian, one of the fund’s longtime and leading

The competition of three universities rector’s vacancy took place
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  • 2011-09-05 13:49:02

On September 3, took place the council session of Armenian State Engineering University, during which, with 30 favors and 1 against votes, the rector was selected Ara Avetisyan. During

Bako Sahakyan: "Our path is constant and irreversible, our will is unshakeable, our spirit is strong. The best proof of that is the steadily developing Artsakh Republic"
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  • 2011-09-03 11:14:58

On September 2 President Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremonies dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Artsakh Republic’s proclamation. Head of state together with President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia,

AAA: Southern California regional council hosts special book presentation feauturing Dr. Ronald Suny and Dr. Norman Naimark
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  • 2011-09-03 10:09:41

The Southern California Regional Council (SCRC) of the Armenian Assembly hosted a unique book presentation on August 27th at the University Club of Pasadena featuring Dr. Ronald Suny and

Edward Nalbandian delivered the traditional first lecture in the Faculty of International Relations at the YSU
  • Social
  • 2011-09-01 15:36:45

On September 1, according to tradition established in recent years, the RA Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian visited the Yerevan State University (YSU) where he delivered a speech

Grass areas, stored forage and machine burned because of fire
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  • 2011-08-30 12:20:56

Emergency Situation Ministry reported about the fires on the nearby territory of the country for the nearest days. Thus, on August 23, at the Tbilisi Highway No.33, near the

ARS, INC. JOINS DORCAS AID IN HELPING FAMINE VICTIMS IN AFRICA
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  • 2011-08-30 09:05:37

The Armenian Relief Society, Inc., joined Dorcas Aid in an effort to assist the victims of the famine in the Horn of Africa. The worst drought in over half a

Gevorg P. has presented to the police station and confessed, that he killed 36-year-old Hrant Matulyan
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  • 2011-08-29 15:45:27

On August 26, at 20:25, from ambulance substitution to Malatya’s police department had resaved an announcement, that 36-year-old Tigran Matulyan’s body with traces of blood was founded

The Minister of Foreign Affairs received the crew of the “Armenia” sailboat
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  • 2011-08-24 19:42:10

On August 24, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the crew of the “Armenia” sailboat led by writer and publicist Zori Balayan. Welcoming the guests, Edward Nalbandian

Armenia is going to particioate in “Rio+20” Earth Summit on the sustainable development and environment protection
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  • 2011-08-24 19:29:17

On August 24, the first session of the national commission coordinating the preparatory works of the participation of the Republic of Armenia in the “Rio+20” Earth Summit on the

Artsakh Republic President sent a congratulatory letter to Catholicos of All Armenians
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  • 2011-08-21 17:30:17

On August 21 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II in connection with the 60th anniversary of the Supreme

Another souvenir sheet dedicated to 5-th Pan-Armenian games was cancelled and introduced into circulation
  • Social
  • 2011-08-20 13:10:16

Today another souvenir sheet dedicated to 5-th Pan-Armenian games was cancelled and introduced into circulation. The first one dedicated to the first Pan-Armenian games was put into circulation in

Owing to VivaCell-MTS’ support now Dasaran.am project will be available to all schools in Armenia for free
  • Social
  • 2011-08-19 16:11:01

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, announces that owing to the company’s support now Dasaran.am project will be available to all schools in Armenia for free. The RA

“Yerkir Union” Carried out Research in Hamshen and Dersim
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  • 2011-08-17 14:10:58

The Van research expedition of Yerkir Union visited and carried out research in Hamshen, Dersim and other settlements of Western Armenia on July 18 to August 4. The expedition studied

Nur Plan launched in Nagorno Karabakh
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  • 2011-08-16 14:12:31

Fruifull Armenian Fund proudly announces the launch of NUR Plan in the Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR). Following the agreement signed last January between NKR Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan and

Four Armenian youngsters graduated from various renowned colleges and universities of India
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  • 2011-08-16 13:53:17

AREMNIAN COLLEGE OF INDIA SENDS HER ‘AMBASSADORS’ INTO THE WORLD In 2011, under the sponsorship of the Armenian Church of India and the guardianship of Very Rev. Father Khoren Hovahnnisyan,

Certificates to be given to the first school-leavers of “Summer school of young leaders” program
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  • 2011-08-12 11:55:09

The closing ceremony of “Summer school of young leaders” program of the Ra Ministry of Diaspora will take place on August 12. The young people will present their jointly

Youth Short Film Competition is organised
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  • 2011-08-11 15:54:38

The United Nations in Armenia is organizing a Youth Short Film Competition in 2011 to which youth from all over Armenia are invited to participate. The competition is being held

Young people are often the leading proponents of sustainability and green life-styles
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  • 2011-08-11 15:38:23

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S MESSAGE FOR ON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY: “Change Our World” is more than the theme of this year’s International Youth Day; it is an injunction that should inspire young

Ban Ki-Moon: "To young people I say: you have the opportunity to change our world. Seize it"
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  • 2011-08-11 15:38:23

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon message for on International Youth Day 12 August 2011 “Change Our World” is more than the theme of this year’s International Youth Day; it is an

Armenia sailing vessel leaves Lebanon for Cyprus
  • Social
  • 2011-08-11 15:01:38

On August 10, the Armenia sailing vessel which arrived in Lebanon from Egypt on August 6, having completed its round the world cruise has left for Cyprus. The Armenian

UNICEF will continue its mission in Armenia
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  • 2011-08-09 15:59:40

On August 9, the RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received UNICEF Representative in Armenia Laylee Moshiri-Gilani, who finishes her activity in our country. The Prime Minister assessed the activity and

Hranush Hakobyan: ““Regardless of where you live, you all are the members of one big family that is the Armenian Family”
  • Social
  • 2011-08-08 15:56:11

On August 8, the 6th round of "Ari Tun" program launched at the RA Ministry of Diaspora. 105 young boys and girls from 12 countries such as Czechia, Holland,

Armenian church re-opens to worship in southern Turkey
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  • 2011-08-07 18:52:40

Worldbulletin.net, 07 August- An Armenian church was re-opened on Sunday to worship after being closed for nine years in Iskenderun town of the southern province of Hatay. Turkish Armenian Patriarchate

CBC Interviews William Schabas about Genocide & Human Rights University Program
  • Social
  • 2011-08-06 12:47:28

Featured this week on CBC’s Metro Morning radio program was Prof. William Schabas, who spoke with host Matt Galloway to discuss the Genocide & Human Rights University Program (GHRUP),

Braille copybooks for children with visual impairments
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  • 2011-08-04 10:36:55

Funded by the Armenian Youth Foundation “Children's eyes” benevolent fund will carry out “The production of Braille copybooks” project. As the department of public relations of the Armenian Youth

Bako Sahakyan received senior staff of the State Committee of Cadastre and Real Estate
  • Social
  • 2011-08-01 23:49:14

On 1 August President Bako Sahakyan received senior staff of the State Committee of Cadastre and Real Estate under the Artsakh Republic's Cabinet of Ministers. The Head of the State

The prospects of realizing different social programs in Artsakh were discussed
  • Social
  • 2011-07-30 13:31:43

On 30 July President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received Artsakh native philanthropist Hayk Maghakelyan. The prospects of realizing different social programs were discussed during the meeting. Bako Sahakyan called

Garegin Chuqaszyan: “The Ministry of Diaspora doesn’t operate fully”
  • Social
  • 2011-07-27 15:57:02

The potential of Diaspora should be used for the development of Armenia. The member of “Sardarapat” movement Garegin Chuqaszyan expressed such opinion during the press conference on July 27.

"Edit Print" and Yerevan City Hall are initiating the first Competition of Reading with the motto “Don’t waste time, read”
  • Social
  • 2011-07-27 13:24:37

Within the frames of the “Yerevan-2012: International Capital of Book” event "Edit Print" and Yerevan City Hall are initiating the first Competition of Reading with the motto “Don’t waste

Results of “Disaster risk reduction” programme are summed up
  • Social
  • 2011-07-26 18:05:05

“Disaster risk reduction” regional project is carried out in Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan in 2010-2011. The objective of the project was to support the rise of level of

The center-department of modern Indian researches to be formed in YSU
  • Social
  • 2011-07-25 15:00:50

On July 25, the rector of YSU Aram Simonyan and Indian Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador Achal Malhotra signed a memorandum of understanding on the opening of center-department of Indian

Israel "intercepts weapons boat" in Dead Sea
  • Social
  • 2011-07-25 13:20:15

According to BBC Israeli authorities say they have seized a boat carrying arms in the Dead Sea and are questioning two Palestinians who were on the vessel. The boat was

Azerbaijan’s announcement on the possible operation of Yerevan-Van direct flight
  • Social
  • 2011-07-22 16:39:34

According to Azerbaijani media, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, commenting on the possible operation of Yerevan-Van direct flight announced that it continued to follow the development of the situation.

From 2012 the reconstruction work of Sanahin monastery starts
  • Social
  • 2011-07-21 16:04:00

The project of the recounstuction of Sanahin is planned to be worked out and this year 6 billion drams were given from state budget for the solution of problems