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Turkey closed all border check points
02.02.2011 18:15
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TBILISI, FEBRUARY 2, NOYAN TAPAN. Turkey closed all border check points. The Turkish side informs that the reason for this is difficulties in the data base of

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the supreme command staff of the Defense Army
31.01.2011 17:24
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On 31 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the supreme command staff of the Defense Army. Issues related to army

Armenia is welcoming the referendum held in South Sudan
31.01.2011 13:48
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Minister Nalbandian comments on a question by the “Armenpress” news agency on referendum results in South Sudan Question: Mr. Minister, the preliminary results of the referendum held in South Sudan

ARM Minister of Defence: “The commanders of all the sections of our AF are not coward and retreating people”
29.01.2011 16:42
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YEREVAN, JANUARY 29, NOYAN TAPAN. Today ARM Minister of Defence Seyran Ohanyan received the military attachés who are accredited in the Republic of Armenia. The Minister introduced the

Bako Sahakyan held a meeting with representatives of the republic’s Trade Union Federation
26.01.2011 17:50
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On 26 January President Bako Sahakyan held a meeting with representatives of the republic’s Trade Union Federation. President of the federation Ara Khahramanyan, heads of regional branches and representatives responsible

RA NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan Sends Telegrams of Condolence
26.01.2011 13:49
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YEREVAN, JANUARY 26, NOYAN TAPAN. The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan sent telegrams of condolence to the Chairman of the Federal

VISA-FREE REGIME PLANNED BETWEEN GEORGIA AND IRAN
26.01.2011 12:12
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TBILISI, JANUARY 26, NOYAN TAPAN. Forty five day visa-free travel rules will go into force between Georgia and Iran starting from January 26, the Georgian Foreign Ministry

Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate of the Republic of Armenia
25.01.2011 20:56
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On 25 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Kostanyan. Some issues related the activities of military prosecutor's

Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to President of the Russian Federation
25.01.2011 17:44
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On 25 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev in connection with the terrorist act at

President Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences on a terrorist attack at the Domodedovo airport
25.01.2011 16:35
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YEREVAN, JANUARY 25, NOYAN TAPAN. President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev on a terrorist attack at the

The meeting of the Foreign Affairs Ministers of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan took place in Moscow
25.01.2011 10:10
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MOSCOW, JANUARY 25, NOYAN TAPAN. On January 24, a working meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan took place in Moscow. During

STATEMENT of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic
24.01.2011 18:32
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Republic of Artsakh) welcomes the referendum on the self-determination of South Sudan. The referendum in South Sudan testifies that

Bako Sahakyan received Russian philanthropist of Armenian origin Edgar Aramyan
21.01.2011 16:32
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On 21 January President Bako Sahakyan received Russian philanthropist of Armenian origin Edgar Aramyan who has arrived in Artsakh the other day. The Head of the State expressed gratitude to

Any testimony for the consolidation of the NKR statehood causes inadequate reaction by Baku
21.01.2011 15:22
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STATEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC Recently, Azerbaijan has intensified its attempts to cast doubt on the expediency of visiting the Nagorno Karabakh Republic

Vardan Barseghyan was appointed an adviser to the President of the Artsakh Republic
21.01.2011 15:16
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On 21 January President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on releasing Vardan Barseghyan from the post of the Artsakh Republic deputy foreign minister. According to another presidential decree issued on

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili will pay an official visit to Armenia on January 22-23
21.01.2011 13:51
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TBILISI, JANUARY 21, NOYAN TAPAN- CAUCASUS PRESS. REZONANSI reports that the Georgian delegation, also comprising Foreign Minister Grigol Vashadze, will hold meetings with Armenia’s top officials. Expert Soso Tsintsadze

Serzh Sargsyan: “We anticipate the support of friendly Greece in furthering the cooperation between Armenia and the European Union”
19.01.2011 14:32
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ATHENS, JANUARY 19, NOYAN TAPAN. The President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias hosted a state dinner in honor of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and

Bako Sahakyan met members of the ARF Dashnaktsoutyun Artsakh Central Committee led
18.01.2011 13:42
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On 18 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met members of the ARF Dashnaktsoutyun Artsakh Central Committee led by representative of the organization David Ishkhanyan.Issues related to

President Serzh Sargsyan met with Archbishop Chrisostomos II
17.01.2011 20:24
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NICOSIA, JANUARY 17, NOYAN TAPAN. In the framework of the state visit to Cyprus, President Serzh Sargsyan met today with Archbishop Chrisostomos II. At the meeting the President

Serzh Sargsyan: “New achievements are enriching the spectrum of the Armenian-Cypriot cooperation every year”
17.01.2011 20:24
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NICOSIA, JANUARY 17, NOYAN TAPAN. Speech of Serzh Sargsyan, the President of the Republic of Armenia, in the House of representatives of the Republic of Cyprus: “Your Excellency

Bako Sahakyan received a group of veterans of the Great Patriotic War
17.01.2011 15:16
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On 17 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a group of veterans of the Great Patriotic War. The President congratulated the veterans on the New Year holidays

President Serzh Sargsyan left on a state visit to the Republic of Cyprus
17.01.2011 13:46
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YEREVAN, JANUARY 17, NOYAN TAPAN. Upon the invitation of the President of Cyprus Demetris Christofias, President Serzh Sargsyan and First Lady Rita Sargsyan left on a state visit

Edward Nalbandian: Armenia’s position on Nagorno Karabakh coincides with that of international community
14.01.2011 21:30
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One of the main results of the year 2010 was that Armenia’s position on the Nagorno Karabakh problem coincides with the position of the international community, particularly that of

The Address of the Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandyan at the Annual Press Conference, Summarizing the Foreign Policy
14.01.2011 17:39
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Dear journalists, Ladies and gentlemen, First of all I would like to congratulate you for the Christmas and wish you Happy New Year. I wish the 2011 to be

The interim status of Nagorno Karabakh should be recognized
14.01.2011 16:36
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Minister of Foreign affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian said on January 14 that, according to the proposals of the leaders of the great powers, Nagorno Karabakh should have an

Referendum in Southern Sudan is not precedent for Nagorno Karabakh, Masis Mailian says
14.01.2011 14:20
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“The referendum in Southern Sudan cannot be a precedent for the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as it is being held with the consent of the mother country – Khartoum.

Gevorg Kostanian Appointed New Military Prosecutor of Armenia
13.01.2011 15:01
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By a January 12 decree of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Armen Khachatrian was relieved of his post as Military Prosecutor of the RA, Deputy Prosecutor General of the RA.

President Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the United States Barack Obama
13.01.2011 14:07
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YEREVAN, JANUARY 13, NOYAN TAPAN. President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the United States Barack Obama on a deadly shooting rampage in

PRESIDENT OF ARMENIA SERZH SARGSYAN ON AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO CYPRUS
13.01.2011 13:46
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NICOSIA, JANUARY 13, NOYAN TAPAN-GIBRAHAYER. The Office of the Armenian MP Vartkes Mahdessian has informed us that the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan arrives to Cyprus on Monday 17 January

COMMENTARY OF THE NKR MFA PRESS SERVICE
13.01.2011 13:21
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Lately, the information of the Polish MFA on the visit of European Parliament's Deputy, main Reporter on Armenia Thomas Poreba to the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in December 2010, which

Armenia Actively Develops military industry: Baghdasarian
12.01.2011 21:23
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The year 2010 was especially important for Armenia in terms of taking concrete steps to develop the military industry, Secretary of Armenia’s National Security Council Arthur Baghdasarian stated this

The OSCE mission conducted а regular monitoring of the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces’ contact-line
12.01.2011 14:14
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On January 12, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE mission conducted а regular monitoring of the NKR and Azerbaijani

Businessman appointed Minister of Agriculture
01.01.2011 09:08
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By a December 31 decree of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Gerasim Alaverdian was relieved of his post as Armenian Minister of Agriculture and Sergo Karapetian was appointed Minister

ANCA: OBAMA CIRCUMVENTS SENATE TO APPOINT BRYZA AS U.S. AMBASSADOR TO AZERBAIJAN
30.12.2010 10:03
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White House Uses “Recess Appointment” to Send Envoy to Baku without Senate Confirmation WASHINGTON, DC – Despite Senate opposition, driven by Democratic Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ),

Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Khnatsakh
28.12.2010 19:06
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On 28 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Khnatsakh in the Askeran region and partook at a solemn ceremony of opening the memorial

Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Party
23.12.2010 22:54
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On 23 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn event dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Party, held in the

AAA: HOUSE ADJOURNS BEFORE CONSIDERING FINAL ACTION ON THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
23.12.2010 11:08
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Attention Turns to the Obama Administration and Next Congress WASHINGTON, DC, DECEMBER 23, NOYAN TAPAN. Today, the House adjourned "sine die" leaving H.Res. 252, the Armenian Genocide

ANCA: PELOSI FAILS TO SCHEDULE VOTE ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
23.12.2010 11:00
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House Democratic Leadership Blocks Bipartisan Majority from Voting on Genocide-Prevention Measure WASHINGTON, DC, DECEMBER 23, NOYAN TAPAN. The U.S. House Democratic Leadership failed today to schedule a vote

ANCA: HOUSE LEADERS MAY SCHEDULE VOTE ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION ON DECEMBER 22ND
22.12.2010 10:30
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WASHINGTON, DC, DECEMBER 22, NOYAN TAPAN. The U.S. House of Representatives will likely have its last opportunity, before adjourning, to hold a vote on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

AAA: ARMENIAN CAUCUS RALLIES SUPPORT, URGES PASSAGE OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
21.12.2010 22:20
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WASHINGTON, DC, DECEMBER 21, NOYAN TAPAN. Today, proponents of the Armenian Genocide resolution, H.Res. 252 issued a Dear Colleague letter, rallying support for this critical human rights

Bako Sahakyan partook in Stepanakert Youth and Culture Palace at a solemn event dedicated to the 90th birthday of the Hero of Artsakh Christopher Ivanyan
21.12.2010 13:48
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On 20 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook in Stepanakert Youth and Culture Palace at a solemn event dedicated to the 90th birthday of the Hero

AAA: OPPONENTS OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION CAPITULATE TO FEAR OF TURKISH REACTION AS MOMENTUM
FOR RESOLUTION BUILDS
21.12.2010 01:16
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Washington, DC - As Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) continues to work with his colleagues and Congressional leaders regarding a vote on H.Res. 252, the Armenian Genocide resolution, the Turkish

Bako Sahakyan received member of the European Parliament Tomasz Poreba
20.12.2010 10:54
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On 19 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received member of the European Parliament, standing reporter on the issues of Armenia Tomasz Poreba and accompanying him officials. Issues

Serzh Sargsyan: The creation of the Party in 1990 was an exceptional event in Armenia’s political life
18.12.2010 17:05
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YEREVAN, DECEMBER 18, NOYAN TAPAN. Today, President of Armenia, Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Serzh Sargsyan participated at the solemn event and

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia
17.12.2010 15:08
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On 17 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Armenia led by head of the structure Garegin

The opening speech by H.E. Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia during an international conference “The Crime of Genocide: Prevention, condemnation and elimination of consequences”
14.12.2010 14:08
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Yerevan, December 14, 2010 Honorable Mr. President, Respectable guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, The prehistory of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide adopted by the UN on December

Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office
13.12.2010 16:48
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On 12 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met personal representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. Issues related to the current situation along the line of

Bako Sahakyan. We shall never give up the path we have embarked on
10.12.2010 15:06
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Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in Connection with the Day of NKR State Independence Referendum and Constitution Dear compatriots, The December 10 twin holiday is among the most

On 9 December Bako Sahakyan chaired the meeting of the Security Council
09.12.2010 13:58
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On 9 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan chaired the meeting of the Security Council. Issues related to the process and results of the 2010 Telethon as

Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications
08.12.2010 18:36
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On 8 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on the results of considering pardon applications. According to the Presidential decree 20 convicts were granted pardon.