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UАTE announced launching "Armath Airborne" UAV educational labs
  • Press release
  • 2021-01-19 15:30:57

            The Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE) held a press conference today to announce  UATE’s upcoming projects, in particular the expected expansion of the Armath

Noubar Afeyan: "If we do not create a collective future together, it will be too late years later"
  • Press release
  • 2021-01-13 13:50:00

On January 8, Dr Noubar Afeyan, Founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering and Moderna Therapeutics, Co-author of “At the Crossroads” and Co-Founder of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative spoke about the

Harut Sassounian. Trump Could be the First US President To Be Impeached Twice
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2021-01-13 11:47:53

When planning to write this column, there were two key points I wanted to highlight. The first was that Trump had a couple of weeks left in his presidency

Turkish Generals Led War on Artsakh: This was a Turkish, not Azeri, Victory.Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2021-01-04 10:39:40

Exiled Turkish journalist Cevheri Guven disclosed in a video report the names and activities of three Turkish Generals who had a decisive role in leading Azerbaijan’s war on Artsakh,

New Year’s Care Packages for Displaced Families from Artsakh
  • Social
  • 2020-12-29 20:12:48

    Approximately 700 families displaced from Artsakh currently reside in more than 40 communities in Gegharkunik region.    Ahead of the New Year, the Hayastan All Armenian Fund has provided food and

EU Supported IRIS Business Incubator's Investmentsin2020
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-29 20:06:26

  EU supported IRIS Business Incubator (BI) is delightedto announce the total amount of investments with loans and grants disbursed in 2020 to its residents.  Thanks to the 1stincubation cycle, IRIS

UCOM OFFERS ONLINE CREDIT SALES
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-24 11:50:56

For several days now, it has been possible to buy the smartphone or gadget of choice in credit from the Ucom online shop, through taking an online loan without

IDBank joins World Vision’s Secret Santa Campaign
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-24 11:44:17

    IDBank employees and those who wish have the opportunity to become ‘Secret Santa’ for the children arriving into Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh.    Starting from today, envelopes can be found in all

IDBank joins World Vision’s Secret Santa Campaign
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-23 15:30:01

    IDBank employees and those who wish have an opportunity to become a “Secret Santa” for the children who moved to Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh.   Starting from today, envelopes can be found

Ensure your financial and information security
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-22 18:15:56

    Dear clients, Fraud cases have become frequent recently. Unknown people enter people’s apartments by presenting themselves as charitable organization workers, take their mobile telephone, fill in all the necessary details,

Seven new postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Insurance Foundation for Servicemen”
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-22 14:55:03

On December 22nd, 2020, seven postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Insurance Foundation for Servicemen” have been cancelled and put into circulation.    The postage stamps with nominal values of 120,

Aurora Doubles Artsakh Aid Program. $400,000 to Support 46 Local and International Humanitarian Projects
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-21 12:55:20

  December 21, 2020 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative doubled its humanitarian aid program for Artsakh, adding numerous local and international projects to the list in phase

Faster internet և 191 TV channel to all UCOM landline subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-18 14:41:02

Until January 31, 2021 the subscribers of Ucom fixed services will benefit from faster internet and get the opportunity to watch the maximum number of TV channels. All subscribers

Harut Sassounian. Previously, Aliyev Had Called Turkey’sLeaders “Liar, Cheat and Betrayer”
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-12-16 11:50:36

 Last week, when Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev held a victory parade in Baku, he expressed his appreciation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who attended the ceremonies. Tens of

The 15th Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad highlights Armenia as a center of Excellence in Microelectronics Education
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-14 14:27:07

    The Olympiad this year attracted 370 Contestants from 10 countries, including 44 from Armenia   The Organizational Committee of the Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia announced the winners of the

A new home built and a beginning of a new life in Syunik region
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-11 15:15:46

    A concrete floor, a half-built building without utilities, and the hardships of raising two small children in a damp and small room… This is how the Harutyunyans from Syunik

COAF Moves Mountains with over $ 4.5 Million Raised for Rural Armenia and Displaced People from Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-11 14:46:49

    LOS ANGELES--Children of Armenia Fund’s (COAF) televised/virtual benefit “Moving Mountains” was held on December 5 this year in place of the organization's annual holiday gala in New York City.

New “Corporate 15 000” package by Viva-MTS for corporate subscribers
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-10 13:33:19

    Viva-MTS introduces “Corporate 15 000”, a new package designed for corporate subscribers. By subscribing to this package for just AMD 15 000 per month the subscriber gets: Internet On-net airtime Airtime

Harut Sassounian. Ceasefire or Capitulation? Artsakh Agreement Should be Amended
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-12-09 16:43:24

The “Statement” issued jointly by the Prime Minister of Armenia, and the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia on Nov. 9, 2020 was described by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as

Aurora Community Program Launched Globally
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-09 11:38:13

  New project to provide modern-day heroes with a much-needed support system   December 9, 2020 – Yerevan, Armenia – The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has launched its new program, the Aurora Community,

One new postage stamp dedicated to 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 18:53:44

On December 8th, 2020, a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Laureates of “Aurora” Prize. Mirza Dinnayi” has been cancelled and put into circulation.   The postage stamp

«On errors, omissions and unacceptable wordings contained in the Resolution of the European Parliament «On a Political Solution to the Armenian Question» of June 18, 1987»
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 17:43:06

  By this Statement, the Republic of Western Armenia (State of Armenia) addresses the European Parliament with a proposal.    Whereas the fact that:    - the title of the Resolution of the European

  • Press release
  • 2020-12-08 15:00:52

Ara Ayvazyan visited the monastic complex of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Moscow
  • Social
  • 2020-12-07 12:45:00

The delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ara Aivazian visited the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral Complex in Moscow. The Minister laid a wreath

2019 Aurora Prize Laureate Mirza Dinnayi Arrives in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-07 12:10:19

 The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is happy to announce that Yazidi activist Mirza Dinnayi, 2019 Aurora Prize Laureate and Co-Founder and Director of Luftbrücke Irak (Air Bridge Iraq), has arrived

Aurora to Coordinate Volunteers Helping Artsakh
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-03 11:55:32

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is happy to announce that it continues helping the people of Artsakh and that the program is currently entering a new phase, during which Aurora’s

Ceasefire or Capitulation? Artsakh Agreement Should be Amended. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-12-02 14:06:24

The “Statement” issued jointly by the Prime Minister of Armenia, and the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Russia on Nov. 9, 2020 was described by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan as

The construction process of the project launched at the beginning of the year remains in the center of attention of partners
  • Organizations
  • 2020-12-02 13:25:12

    In 2020, Viva-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia, implementing housing projects in different regions of RA, are challenged to overcome problems. Due to the pandemic in spring,

The winners are announced for the development of recreational infrastructure for the Friendship Park competition in Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-12-02 12:28:42

      The Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation presented the winners of the Open International Competition for Recreational Infrastructure Elements Design in Gyumri Friendship Park. Based on the results

Harut Sassounian. Putin: Armenia Not Recognizing Artsakh was ‘a Significant Factor’
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-11-25 12:00:16

Pres. Vladimir Putin of Russia made several important comments in his response to journalists on Nov. 17, 2020, regarding the recent Artsakh War ceasefire that he brokered between Armenia

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Arbitral Award by the 28th President of the United States Woodrow Wilson
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-23 16:15:28

    Foreword:   The Azerbaijani-Turkish aggression and war crime against Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Armenia and the Armenian people on September 27, 2020, using international terrorist groups and Israeli-Turkish UAVs, once again proved that

Harut Sassounian. ‘Statement’ on Artsakh War by Armenia,Azerbaijan & Russia Should be Rejected
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-11-18 18:15:31

  The leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia signed an agreement, calling it a “Statement,” on November 9, 2020 to stop the 45-day war in Artsakh and return to Azerbaijan

Harut Sassounian. Pres. Trump Loses Reelection; Our Four-Year Nightmare is Over
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-11-11 11:25:03

After months of acrimonious debate and nasty disputes, the election is finally over. Trump supporters were 100% sure that he will be reelected. I advised everyone not to be

«Ոսկե ծիրան»-ը գերմանական ֆիլմերի հատուկ ծրագիր կիրականացնի՝ նվիրված վերամիավորման 30-ամյակին
  • Culture
  • 2020-11-06 12:00:38

The Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival is privileged to be traditionally supported by Goethe Institute and Goethe Zentrum Yerevan. A lot of festival initiatives were made possible through

Armenia and Artsakh are at war with terrorism
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-05 15:50:00

  Turkish armed forces, as well as thousands of fighters from terrorist groups brought from Libya and Syria are fighting on the Azerbaijani side. The Azerbaijani army uses banned cluster

Harut Sassounian. Putin Finally Reveals His Solution to the Artsakh Conflict
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-11-04 18:00:27

After Russian President Vladimir Putin attempted and failed to establish a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Armenians around the world have been wondering why is he so reluctant to

I recognize Artsakh!
  • Press release
  • 2020-11-03 17:20:58

    “We are Artsakh. We exist. Our existence is an undeniable fact, just like your own.    We have an ancient tradition. During baptism, a person receives a name and a small

CBN News Witnesses War Crimes: Azeri Missiles Target Hospital and Homes as Armenians Face Another 'Existential Threat'
  • Politics
  • 2020-10-29 16:10:45

REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH - A long-simmering conflict between two former Soviet countries has flared in recent weeks.    Armenia and Azerbaijan are fighting over the Nagorno-Karabach region. Both sides claim ownership

Harut Sassounian. Azeri Soldiers Wearing Armenian Uniforms May Be Shot by Their Own Troops
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-28 18:05:26

The U.S. Department of State announced on Oct.25, 2020 with great fanfare the third attempted ceasefire in the Artsakh war in as many weeks. The first two ceasefires were

Important decisions on the important moment: IDBank offers a new accessible option for transfers from Russia to Armenia
  • 2020-10-27 13:35:36

    IDBank together with “Universal payment technologies” (“UPT” LLC) announces the launch of IDpay initiative.   IDpay is a mobile application which allows to attach cards of any Russian bank of VISA,

Harut Sassounian. I am Voting for Biden…To End the Trump Nightmare
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-21 16:10:50

Along with the rest of the world and tens of millions of Americans I am hoping that the nightmare called Trump will be over on November 3. Fortunately, Trump just

The broadcast brought together the global Aurora community in outstanding show of solidarity
  • Press release
  • 2020-10-20 16:37:31

On October 19, 2020 at 7 pm local time the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative’s event of the year, honoring the Aurora Humanitarians and the Initiative’s 5th anniversary, took place in

Azerbaijan Doesn’t Retrieve Its War Dead;Continues Shelling Civilians in Artsakh. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-19 18:49:46

Azerbaijan and Turkey kept insisting that they will not accept a ceasefire until the Armenian armed forces vacate Artsakh. In other words, they want to reoccupy Artsakh and eliminate

Two days ago, the Azerbaijani military beheaded an Armenian soldier. RA Ombudsman
  • Human Rights
  • 2020-10-19 11:18:04

  Today, the Human Rights Defender received an alarming call certifying that Azerbaijani military forces beheaded an Armenian soldier several days ago.   The initiated proceedings have revealed the following data: On 16

Azerbaijan Doesn’t Retrieve Its War Dead;Continues Shelling Civilians in Artsakh. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-14 12:19:34

Azerbaijan and Turkey kept insisting that they will not accept a ceasefire until the Armenian armed forces vacate Artsakh. In other words, they want to reoccupy Artsakh and eliminate

Harut Sassounian. Analysis of the Key Participants In the Artsakh War
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-07 14:44:40

        At the time of writing this analysis, on Oct. 5, 2020, the war between Armenia and Artsakh on one side, and Azerbaijan, Turkey and Islamist mercenaries on the other,

19 civilians killed, 80 wounded, over 2700 property and infrastructure damaged in Artsakh from Azerbaijani war crimes
  • Social
  • 2020-10-05 18:00:57

  Within the framework of the fact-finding mission, launched by the Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh, a thorough research and analysis of the cases

Harut Sassounian. Armenians Should Unite Against Turkey’sAnd Azerbaijan’s Joint Attack on Artsakh
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-10-05 10:50:22

A massive attack was launched against Artsakh by Azerbaijan with the direct participation of Turkey and Islamic Jihadist mercenaries in the early hours of Sept. 27, 2020.   The Azeri/Turkish side

The adversary continues to use prohibited weapons against peaceful civilian areas including the capital Stepanakert.
  • Politics
  • 2020-10-04 13:06:11

    The Artsakh Defense Army is already delivering crushing blows to the most important military facilities located deep inside Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan bears responsibility for escalating tensions into open

The Armenian side destroyed the Ganja military airport.
  • Politics
  • 2020-10-04 12:53:48

 It should be reminded that the military planes of this airport carried out aggression not only in Artsakh but also in Armenia. The Ministry of Defense of Armenia officially announces