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VivaCell-MTS and FPWC are encouraging the efforts of youngsters to live in harmony with nature
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  • 2014-03-01 17:24:47

The results of the 6th Pan-Armenian Painting Contest and 4th Animal Carnival were summarized.    Hundreds of children from different regions of Armenia and Diaspora had participated in the 6th Pan-Armenian

President sent a letter of condolences on the demise of the eminent astrophysicist Grigor Gurzadyan
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  • 2014-02-25 13:40:46

  Today, President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on the demise of the eminent astrophysicist, the academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia Grigor Gurzadyan. The

Intraregional Youth Conference in Tbilisi
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  • 2014-02-18 11:59:06

Intraregional Youth Conference was held on 15 February in Tbilisi, Georgia, organized by Heifer Armenia and its Georgian partner IDP Women Association “Consent”. The conference was held in the

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund British affiliate sponsors construction of kindergarten in Sasunik
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  • 2014-02-18 11:37:23

With financial support from its British affiliate, the  Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has started building a two-story kindergarten in Sasunik, a village in Armenia’s Aragatsotn Region. The project is co-sponsored

Improving the knowledge of Criminal Intelligence Analysis
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  • 2014-02-18 11:33:27

Starting from 17 February 2014, the selected professionals from Armenia’s law enforcement and criminal justice community have started a five day intensive course on Basic Criminal Intelligence Analysis arranged

OSCE media freedom representative concerned about obstruction of journalists’ work in Armenia
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  • 2014-02-17 17:25:04

  VIENNA, 14 February 2014 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about police obstruction of journalists’ activities while covering a public demonstration in

“Neuroscience in Art” Exhibition-Contest
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  • 2014-02-14 13:27:22

  "Young Biologists Association" NGO, in collaboration with the YSU Student Scientific Society, organizes '' Neuroscience in Art'' exhibition-contest during the international campaign of "Brain Awareness Week" on 10-16 of

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL - MESSAGE FOR YEAR OF CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
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  • 2014-01-20 15:27:23

ՄԱԿ-ի գլխավոր քարտուղարի ուղերձը Բյուրեղագրության տարվա առթիվ.   Այս տարի նշվում է ժամանակակից բյուրեղագրության հիմնադրման հարյուրամյակը: Մենք նշում ենք նորարարական առաջընթացի 100 տարին: Բյուրեղագրությունը հիմնարար նշանակություն ունի նյութի կառուցվածքը հասկանալու հարցում: Այն չափազանց

Bako Sahakyan partook in the Divine Liturgy of the Nativity of Chris
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  • 2014-01-06 15:31:06

On 6 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan accompanied by the republic's top leadership visited the Ghazanchetsots church of Christ the Savior in Shoushi and partook in

On 28 December a solemn ceremony of awarding a group of people who had registered outstanding achievements in various spheres took place at the Artsakh Republic President’s residence
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  • 2013-12-28 15:34:17

On 28 December a solemn ceremony of awarding a group of people who had registered outstanding achievements in various spheres took place at the Artsakh Republic President’s residence. In his

Bako Sahakyan participated in a solemn event of handing in valuable gifts to commanders of the Defense Army’s military divisions and units and the staff of the fourth defensive area
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  • 2013-12-27 11:44:54

On 27 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated in a solemn event of handing in valuable gifts to commanders of the Defense Army’s military divisions and units and

The Presidential Palace hosted numerous children from border villages of Armenia
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  • 2013-12-23 14:07:02

  800x514px - 203 Կբ 800x529px - 202 Կբ 800x567px - 207 Կբ 800x532px - 214 Կբ 800x523px - 206 Կբ   ևս 5 լուսանկար           Today, on the occasion of New Year and Holly Christmas, President Serzh Sargsyan and First Lady Rita

MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES “Break Barriers, Open Doors: For An Inclusive Society For All”
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  • 2013-12-02 17:30:57

-- MESSAGE ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES “Break Barriers, Open Doors: For An Inclusive Society For All” 3 December 2013   More than 1 billion of us live with disabilities.  We must

On the initiative of the Counterpart International Orange employees held training courses for public sector employees
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  • 2013-11-20 11:27:30

  On the initiative of Counterpart International, Customer Service in Public Sector training courses, organized by Orange Armenia specialists, were held in Yerevan and Kapan in October and November for

New computer rooms and gyms opened in the South regions of Armenia with the support of Orange Foundation
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  • 2013-11-19 13:01:58

Orange continues the realization of its projects aimed at the community development and technological evolution of the regions of Armenia. This week a number of projects were realized in

Նախագահ Բակո Սահակյանը ստորագրել է մի շարք օրենքներում լրացում եւ փոփոխություններ կատարելու մասին օրենքներ
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  • 2013-11-15 18:20:52

On 15 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan signed laws “On making amendments and supplements to the NKR laws “On Trade and Services”, on making an amendment and supplements

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Yerevan city administration headed by mayor Taron Margaryan
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  • 2013-11-11 14:53:10

On 11 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Yerevan city administration headed by mayor Taron Margaryan. A number of issues related to cooperation between the capitals

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Advocates’ Chamber of the Republic of Armenia headed by chairman of the structure Ara Zohrabyan
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  • 2013-11-08 12:41:19

On 8 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Advocates’ Chamber of the Republic of Armenia headed by chairman of the structure Ara Zohrabyan. Issues related to

CRONIMET Charity Foundation Assistance Program to the Kayan-avan Pre-school completed
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  • 2013-11-01 15:40:58

Located at the very border of the Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kayan-avan of the Tavoush region is a tiny village with 306 people living there. Yet, the Kayan-Avan secondary school

Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the "Mayrutyun" public organization headed by its chairwoman Hasmik Michaelalyan
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  • 2013-10-29 17:18:45

On 29 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the "Mayrutyun" public organization headed by its chairwoman Hasmik Michaelalyan.  A number of issues related to

UN Open House Day for Youth members of Society
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  • 2013-10-25 19:42:33

Yerevan, 25 October 2013 – Today within the framework of UN Day commemoration over 150 university students, youth members of civil society as well as civic activists were hosted

Targeted Promotion of Armenia as a Tourist Destination in the Indian Market
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  • 2013-10-23 15:57:29

On October 22-25, 2013 the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, in partnership with the Air Arabia airlines, will host major Indian media representatives in Armenia.   Among the invitees are the

Youth Explores the European Citizenship
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  • 2013-10-22 21:21:43

  During one week from 14-22 of October 27 representatives from 9 European countries were exploring the topic of the European citizenship in Tsaghkadzor. The young leaders and activists from Armenia,

Armenia will be represented at ITB Asia 2013 world travel exhibition
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  • 2013-10-22 15:14:55

The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia will represent Armenia at the ITB Asia 2013 International Travel Trade Show in Singapore from October 23-25. It will be the first ITB

Synopsys Armenia Plants another 1,000 Trees in Yerevan as Part of Corporate Social Responsibility Program
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  • 2013-10-21 13:08:10

More than 5,000 trees planted to date in partnership with ATP, contributing to a healthy environment in Yerevan   YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 19, 2013 – Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS), a global leader

Art Exhibition dedicated to the UN 68th anniversary was opened in UN House
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  • 2013-10-18 17:07:16

Yerevan, 18 October, 2013 - An art exhibition, which is organized in the framework of the events commemorating the United Nations' 68th anniversary, was opened today at the UN

World Food Day 2013: Towards Sustainable Food Systems
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  • 2013-10-16 11:17:01

By José Graziano da Silva,  Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)   World Food Day falls on 16th October, commemorating FAO’s foundation on that date in

Президент присутствовал на церемонии открытия медицинского учреждения «Измирлян
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  • 2013-10-15 12:52:09

Президент Серж Саргсян и госпожа Рита Саргсян сегодня вместе с Его Святейшеством Верховным Патриархом и Католикосом Всех Армян Гарегином Вторым и швейцарскими благотворителями армянского происхождения господином и госпожой Тиграном

New UN Corner opened in Gyumri Central Library
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  • 2013-10-09 15:41:52

Gyumri, 9 October, 2013 – UN Office in Armenia continues focusing attention on youth empowerment in the regions and opened a new UN Corner in Gyumri.   Now students,

World Sight Day, October 10, 2013
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  • 2013-10-08 14:42:09

  Strengthening Ophthalmic Care in Gegharkunik: Donation of Ophthalmic Equipment to Sevan, Gavar, Martuni, Vardenis and TchambarakOphthalmic Offices    Press Release Garo Meghrigian Institute for Preventive Ophthalmology School of Public Health American University of Armenia   Garo

Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan
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  • 2013-10-07 15:59:32

On 7 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received president of the Armenian Athletic Federation Robert Emmiyan.  Issues related to the development of athletics in Artsakh were discussed

“Put migrants at the centre of our debate” says Global Migration Group at the UN High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development
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  • 2013-10-04 13:38:31

The Global Migration Group (GMG) calls for the protection and realization of the rights of all migrants in order to make migration a safe, productive and enriching experience for

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund constructing medical center in Khachardzan
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  • 2013-10-04 13:20:57

Yerevan, October 4, 2013- With financial support from its Argentinean affiliate (benefactor - Kalciyan family), the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is building a medical center in Khachardzan, a village in

VivaCell-MTS and FPWC held a joint press conference announcing the upcoming environmental events
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  • 2013-10-03 17:44:29

  SunChild International Environmental Festival was initiated 2007 by the “Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets” (FPWC). From the very beginning the biannual event is organized in

Bako Sahakyan visited the NKR Union of Relatives of Perished Freedom Fighters and met there its representatives
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  • 2013-10-03 16:45:16

On 3 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the NKR Union of Relatives of Perished Freedom Fighters and met there its representatives, headed by chairwoman of the organization

Press Conference Devoted to the International Day of Older Persons: By 2050 Almost One Third of Armenia’s Population will be Over 60, Projections Show
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  • 2013-10-01 16:00:42

UNFPA Armenia and RA Ministry of Labor and Social Issues presented current and future issues regarding older persons and possible solutions to them. Yerevan, 01 October 2013 – Today, at

"Wings of Tatev" will operate till 18:00 from October 1
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  • 2013-09-30 16:45:16

From October 1, "Wings of Tatev" Aerial Tramway will operate from 10:00 up to 18:00.   "Wings of Tatev" operate 6 days in a week except for Monday when the ropeway

Bako Sahakyan received primate of the Venezuelan Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Komitas Ohanyan
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  • 2013-09-30 16:05:46

On 30 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received primate of the Venezuelan Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Komitas Ohanyan. Various issues related to the state-church

President attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a new check-point in Bagratashen
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  • 2013-09-27 13:58:57

President Serzh Sargsyan conducted today a working visit to Tavush marz. The President attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the a check-point in Bagratashen. The check-point is being constructed in

Working visit of President Serzh Sargsyan to Ararat and Vayots Dzor marzes
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  • 2013-09-25 15:13:36

In Ararat marz, President Sargsyan visited the newly constructed two-story kindergarten in Ayntap community, familiarized with the conditions of this pre-school institution which can accommodate up to 144 children

Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the capitally renovated “We and our Mountains" monument - one of the main symbols of Artsakh
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  • 2013-09-25 12:55:45

On 25 September President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of opening the capitally renovated “We and our Mountains" monument - one of the main symbols of Artsakh.  The

President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Republic of Armenia’s ministry of transport and communication lead by the head of the structure Gagik Beglaryan
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  • 2013-09-24 18:15:48

On 24 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Republic of Armenia’s ministry of transport and communication lead by the head of the structure Gagik Beglaryan. A

At the Holy See of Etchmiadzin President Serzh Sargsyan visited Rouben Sevak Museum
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  • 2013-09-24 11:27:24

At the Holy See of Etchmiadzin President Serzh Sargsyan after participating in the opening ceremony of the Bishops’ Synod of the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church visited today the Museum

President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the opening of the Bishops’ Synod of the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church
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  • 2013-09-24 11:00:34

Today, at the Holy See of Mother Etchmiadzin, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the opening of the Bishops’ Synod of the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church presided over by His

The Presence of Dispersed Uranium in Armenia
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  • 2013-09-23 14:32:46

Whose Order is the Ministry of Nature Protection Executing with its Lies?   Recently, the media published Meghri city council’s appeal to RA President Serzh Sargsyan.  The appeal states, in particular,

Bako Sahakyan together with President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia partook in a solemn ceremony of opening a newly-built St. Transfiguration cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Moscow
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  • 2013-09-17 15:44:27

On 17 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia partook in a solemn ceremony of opening a newly-built St. Transfiguration cathedral of the

Targeted Promotion of Armenia as a Tourist Destination in the Russian Market
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  • 2013-09-12 15:54:55

On September 12-15, 2013 the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia in partnership with the USAID-funded Enterprise Development and Market Competitiveness Project and Armenia Marriott, will host Russian media representatives

Winners of the "Silk Road Challenge" bloggers' international competition visit Armenia
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  • 2013-09-09 15:19:50

On September 8-14, 2013 the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia will host the winners of the "Silk Road Challenge" bloggers' international competition.   Armenia, represented by the National Competitiveness Foundation of

On the 3rd of September an open day was held at Gary Davtyan Puppet and Culture House
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  • 2013-09-06 14:49:18

On the 3rd of September an open day was held at Gary Davtyan Puppet and Culture House. This wonderful tradition has been established many years ago, and is dedicated

Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of opening the Stepanakert “Dentex Dental Group” stomatological clinic
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  • 2013-09-04 18:10:48

On 4 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of opening the Stepanakert “Dentex Dental Group” stomatological clinic. The Head of the State noted important the