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After Coup Attempt, Turkish Scholar Boldly Speaks on Armenian Genocide
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:49:41

On July 13, two days before the coup attempt in Turkey, Prof. Halil Berktay of Istanbul’s Sabanci University answered six written questions on the Armenian Genocide posed by El

Armenia, Belarus and Kazakhstan showcase military and technical innovations at “Army-2016”
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:47:07

S. The Army-2016 international forum organized by the Russian Defense Ministry has kicked off and will last through Sunday. The forum is held in the Patriot Park near Moscow

Armenian Deputy FM doesn’t have serious expectations from Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ upcoming meeting
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:43:03

Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan doesn’t have serious expectations from the upcoming meeting of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in Moscow. The Deputy FM said the progress

By condemning Armenian Genocide Argentina reaffirmed commitment to universal values – Deputy Speaker of Parliament
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 21:27:49

While on a working visit to Argentina, the Armenian delegation led by Deputy Speaker of Armenian Parliament, head of Armenia-Argentina parliamentary friendship group Eduard Sharmazanov, including also National Assembly

Sassounian: Turkey Conspired with ISIS in its Deceptive Invasion of Syria
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-06 13:49:14

Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the “Civil War” in 2011. The diverse conflicting sides include Hezbollah, Iran, the

Armenian, Georgian PMs discuss process and development prospects of bilateral cooperation
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 20:49:49

On September 5 Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan received the Georgian delegation led by Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili who is on an official visit to Armenia, press service

Nagorno-Karabakh army technically efficient to hit back adversary - minister
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 20:48:35

After the four-day intensive fighting along the Line of Contact in April, the Nagorno-Karabakh army has considerably enriched its arsenal to hit back possible attacks by the adversary, the

Nalbandian: We expect to complete talks on new Armenia-EU framework agreement in near future
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 20:27:41

We expect to complete the talks between Armenia and the European Union on the new framework agreement in near future, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian stated on Saturday at the

Armenia joined Eurasian Union under Russian blackmail – analyst
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 14:08:14

Armenia was forced to join the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), facing threats and blackmail by Russia, a political analyst has said, analyzing developments over the past three years (since

Armenia MFA: Azerbaijan provocations must stop
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 13:54:14

Statements by the Azerbaijani side should not be commented on, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan told reporters, after Friday’s Cabinet meeting.   “After how they behave for

Nagorno-Karabakh Forum launched in Montevideo, Uruguay
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-05 13:49:19

The launch of the Nagorno-Karabakh Forum was held in Montevideo, Uruguay on Friday September 2 with a team of social activists, academics and lawmakers “whose task will enrich and

Germany says Armenian Genocide Resolution ‘Non-Binding’
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-03 18:08:11

Germany’s Foreign Minister has said the Bundestag resolution recognizing the 1915 massacre of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide is “non-binding,” following media reports the German cabinet would

Americans for Artsakh (AFA) joins Armenian-Armenian Organizations in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Artsakh’s declaration of independence
  • Politics
  • 2016-09-03 07:26:06

“We warmly congratulate people of Artsakh with today's special event, 25 years of independence. We pray and wish that Artsakh continues to prosper, regardless of the difficulties and challenges.”,

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

  Yerevan, 25 August—The Heritage Party welcomed the pre-trial release of its leaders Armen Martirosyan, David Sanasaryan, and Hovsep Khurhsudyan this week. Still, it noted that activist Andrias Ghukasyan remains behind bars. Also,

Heritage Party Statement on Political Prisoners and Democratic Process
  • Politics
  • 2016-08-16 12:55:45

As long as our top leaders, vice president Armen Martirosian, spokesman Davit Sanasarian, and civil society liaison Hovsep Khurhsudian, remain in pre-trial custody on trumped-up charges, the Heritage Party

Iran Turning from a Pro-Armenian into a Pro-Azerbaijani Country
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-08-15 17:30:21

The Azerbaijan-Iran-Russia trilateral meeting in Baku on August 8 has become a subject of unprecedented attention.    Interestingly, such a trilateral regional meeting with the participation of Iran was organized for

OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan
  • Politics
  • 2016-08-03 13:16:00

On August 3, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Statement of the Government of Republic of the Western Armenia
  • Politics
  • 2016-08-02 12:35:32

Address to the Governments of the United Nations Member States and to the Governments of the States Having Ratified the Treaty of Sèvres   Concerning the Internal Situation of the Republic

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-08-02 11:15:27

On August 3, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-21 13:31:49

On July 21, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-20 11:50:35

On July 21, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

The Macedonian Government expresses concern regarding the situation in Armenia.
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-19 10:26:45

The Macedonian MFA announced the concern of their government about the current social crisis in Yerevan. Particularly it is mentioned in the letter «The Macedonian society has a lot of

Nagorno-Karabakh: Affected civilians of both sides of conflict wait for peace and justice to come FIDH situation note
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-18 16:59:18

Nagorno-Karabakh:  Affected civilians of both sides of conflict wait for peace and justice to come  FIDH situation note       As old as the Soviet Union collapse, one of the most disastrous conflicts in

Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of its mayor Taron Margaryan
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-15 12:56:56

On 15 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Yerevan city administration at the head of its mayor Taron Margaryan. Issues related to the cooperation between

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-15 12:23:09

On July 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-14 19:35:57

On 14 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received personal representative of the OSCE chairman-in-office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk. The meeting addressed a number of issues related to the situation along

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-14 15:20:30

    On July 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

NKR Foreign Minister Received Interns of the Armenian Assembly of America
  • Politics
  • 2016-07-04 18:19:29

On July 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received interns of the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA), who had arrived in Artsakh on

Bako Sahakyan met lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov
  • Politics
  • 2016-06-15 13:26:52

On 15 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with first deputy head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces, lieutenant-general Enrico Apryamov.  The meeting addressed

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-06-08 14:05:51

On June 8, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-06-07 14:13:00

On June 8, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

Comment by the NKR MFA Press Service
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-30 11:19:41

Statement by the head of the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry about the alleged military use of monuments of Islamic architecture located on the territory of the

The Western Armenian National Football Team Arrived in Sochi
  • Sport
  • 2016-05-28 12:36:55

On May 27, The Western Armenian National Football Team arrived in Sochi, "Noyan Tapan" correspondent reports from Sochi. Here the athletes were greeted by the official delegation of State of

Answer of Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Кocharyan to the question by “Armenpress” news agency
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-20 16:32:13

    2016-05-20   Question: Mr. Kocharyan, how would you comment on the statement of PACE President Pedro Agramunt that the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as all the conflicts should be resolved based

Bako Sahakyan visited a section on the republic's southern borderline
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-19 19:31:00

On 19 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a section on the republic's southern borderline, got acquainted with the course of the service and situation there, gave corresponding

NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FACTIONS’ STATEMENT on Condemnation of the Genocide against Greeks in Ottoman Empire
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-19 17:53:59

NAGORNO KARABAKH REPUBLIC NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FACTIONS’ STATEMENT on Condemnation of the Genocide against Greeks in Ottoman Empire   - Basing on the fundamental principles of the international law and perceiving Genocide

Monitoring
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-19 13:35:22

    On May 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact

t Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the German Die Linke Party at head of Bundestag deputy Ulla Jelpke
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 17:23:03

On 18 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the German Die Linke Party at head of Bundestag deputy Ulla Jelpke. Issues related to establishing and deepening ties

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia at the 126th Session of the Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 14:57:54

Excellences, Secretary General, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I would like to congratulate Bulgaria on its productive chairmanship at the Committee of Ministers and to thank Minister Mitov for the excellent ogranisation of this

Bako Sahakyan received representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Party Bureau Hrant Margaryan
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 13:16:15

On 18 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (Dashnaktsoutyun) Party Bureau Hrant Margaryan.   The meeting attended by member of the Artsakh Central Committee

NKR Foreign Ministry comment on the Vienna meeting
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 11:41:13

We commend the meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan held on May 16 in Vienna with participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Secretary of State

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-18 11:36:38

On May 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of

NKR MFA Statement
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-13 11:28:33

22 years ago, on May 12, 1994, a termless agreement on ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, signed by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the Azerbaijani Republic and the Republic of

Answer of Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Кocharyan to the question by “Armenpress” news agency
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-12 14:50:59

Question: Mr. Kocharyan, taking into consideration the April aggression of Azerbaijan against Nagorno-Karabakh, how would you comment on the 22nd anniversary of ceasefire agreement signed between Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia and

OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-10 13:48:23

On May 11, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct reinforced monitoring of the Line of Contact

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and the first President of the Republic of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan held a meeting
  • Politics
  • 2016-05-03 12:54:43

On 3 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan and the first President of the Republic of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrosyan held a meeting. A range of issues related to the wide-scale

The Hill. US should hold Azerbaijan accountable
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-28 22:14:45

The time has come for Azerbaijan to face consequences from the United States and the international community for its blatant military aggression against the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR).   After years of

THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE.Money talks, and right now it's talking shit.Kim Kardashyan
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-28 02:08:49

"My family and I are no strangers to BS in the press. We've learned to brush it off. Lies make good headlines, good headlines make great covers, great covers

Foreign Minister of Armenia received Ambassadors of the EU member-states
  • Politics
  • 2016-04-27 20:03:51

On April 27, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Ambassadors of the EU member-states, accredited to Armenia, the Head of the European Union Delegation in Armenia.   Minister Nalbandian presented to the