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False Information in the Affidavit of Lydian International’s Chief Executive to the Canadian court about mining in Amulsar: part 1 - AEF
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-22 12:23:50

    In January 2020, a number of documents and information about Lydian International became accessible to the public. The reason why this was possible is that in December 2019 Lydian

A family gets a home of their own 32 years after the earthquake
  • Social
  • 2020-02-21 13:24:51

    The heads and teams of Viva-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue visits to beneficiary families. This time the partners left for Gyumri to visit one of

Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Artsakh Revival Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-20 10:00:25

On 20 February President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Artsakh Revival Day.  The address runs as follows:    “Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself personally

Harut Sassounian. Finally, After 105 Years, Syria Recognizes the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-19 16:08:37

The Syrian people were the first to be aware of the Armenian Genocide as tens of thousands of Armenians were deported by Ottoman Turkey to the killing fields of

Appeal of Academician Martik Gasparyan to Karo Paylan in 2020 Application for the Nobel Peace Prize
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-18 14:57:25

The Appeal of the Head of the International Independent Legal and Scientific Center of Evaluation and Expertise for Reparations and Restitutions academician Martik Gasparyan for awarding Garo Paylan with

Bako Sahakyan received minister of high-tech industry of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-18 13:15:29

On 18 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received minister of high-tech industry of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan. A range of issues related to the development of knowledge-intensive

Singer Ibrahim Khalil Presents the Yazidi National Songs in a New Way
  • Culture
  • 2020-02-18 13:10:29

  The Yezidi community of Armenia, Syria, Turkey and Iraq already knows singer Ibrahim Khalil who presents the Yazidi national songs in a new way. Ibrahim likes to perform old

Harut Sassounian.The World Dislikes Trump & his Policies,According to Pew Research Center
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-17 16:22:54

      A study published by the Pew Research Center revealed that many in the world do not approve Pres. Donald Trump’s foreign policies. This is not a surprising discovery, but

“Behavioural Insights Applied Live Academy” by UK’s Behavioral Insights Team
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-12 18:50:30

  During a 3-day capacity-building and problem-centered learning workshop representatives from “Work Armenia” working group and public servants will learn the nuances of behavioral experiments    The Edu2Work project was launched six

Harut Sassounian. The World Dislikes Trump & his Policies,According to Pew Research Center
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-12 10:50:40

A study published by the Pew Research Center revealed that many in the world do not approve Pres. Donald Trump’s foreign policies. This is not a surprising discovery, but

Renovating the House was the Dream of the Hero Son
  • Social
  • 2020-02-12 10:42:48

    One of the apartments in Gyumri's Mush district is more like a house-museum. Nearly from all the walls of the living room is "smiling" Meruzhan, a senior lieutenant killed

Viva-MTS’ first Armenian language game and the new character in stickers
  • Organizations
  • 2020-02-07 17:34:44

  Telecom industry is not viewed as a provider of purely voice and data services any more as it goes beyond connectivity. Following the industry’s emerging trends that evolve the

Welcome to new banking culture
  • Organizations
  • 2020-02-07 14:21:24

    IDBank has opened its flagman branch, which is a unique one in its type in the whole region. In this place you will find a number of services that

The eco-village network continues to develop: the streets of Arpi village are now illuminated
  • Organizations
  • 2020-02-07 12:00:22

    The development strategy adopted by two partner organizations brings in positive results.   With joint efforts of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife & Cultural Assets (FPWC), another

The Ombudsman Received Halo Trust Artsakh Programme Manager
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-06 19:00:56

On February 6, Artak Beglaryan, Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Artsakh, received Robert Syfret, Programme Manager of Artsakh HALO Trust international humanitarian organization.   Issues related demining process in

“Fitness Club”: Viva-MTS offers applications for the fans of fitness and healthy lifestyle
  • Organizations
  • 2020-02-06 10:15:00

    Viva-MTS offers new “Fitness Club” service for all the fans of fitness and healthy lifestyle. One can subscribe and download fully functional fitness and healthy lifestyle apps for a

Harut Sassounian. Trump’s Israeli-Palestinian ‘Peace Plan’ Is Recipe for a Prolonged War
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-05 13:11:56

Pres. Trump unveiled in the White House on January 28, 2020 his long-awaited ‘peace plan’ between Israelis and Palestinians. The architect of the plan is the President’s son-in-law and

The formation of the Government of Western Armenia is not an end in itself
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-04 13:29:32

The formation of the Government of Western Armenia (and not only the government, but also the entire state system, as well as the parliament and the presidential system) was

Harut Sassounian. Men Who Rape and Marry Girls Under 18 Could be Pardoned in Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-02-04 10:22:32

The British Independent newspaper published an unbelievable article last week, titled: “‘Marry-your-rapist’ bill to be introduced by lawmakers in Turkey.”   This sounds like a subject from the Middle Ages. If

The Heritage Party met with the US Ambassador to Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-04 10:14:58

    Today a meeting was held at the head office of Heritage party with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United States of America Ms. Lynne M. Tracy.   During the

New leadership appointments in Grant Thornton Armenia
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-03 13:46:18

Year 2020 starts for Grant Thornton Armenia with changes in the governance and organizational structure that will serve to bring the firm’s new strategy and bold vision to life.    In

IDBank announced the launch of the 3rd stage of the program “Build your career with IDBank”.
  • Economy
  • 2020-02-03 13:17:15

   As a result of the project, launched in 2019 and conducted twice, about 25 students have started their careers with IDBank.   “Taking into consideration that educational programs are one of

IDBank successfully placed the 2nd tranche dollar bonds issued in 2019
  • Press release
  • 2020-02-01 13:25:52

    The total volume of the 2nd tranche issuance is 5,000,000 US dollars, annual coupon yield is 5%, which will be paid quarterly, maturity of bonds is 27 months. In 2019,

IDBank goes live with SWIFT gpi
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-31 16:38:33

  IDBank is one of the first Armenian banks to go live with SWIFT global payment innovation (gpi) service. It allows to make cross-border payments service considerably faster and more

The lighting system of Hrazdan city has been upgraded
  • Social
  • 2020-01-30 18:53:03

    In the frames of the “Eco Villages Network” Project, the Hrazdan city lighting system has been upgraded. The city's problem has been in the focus of partner organizations, Viva-MTS

Ucom Subscribers to Get 2X More Internet for Smartphones When Activating Bundles via Ucom App
  • Organizations
  • 2020-01-29 12:47:44

Within the frames of special offer Ucom mobile customers will get 2X more internet for their smartphones, only in case of activating a set of internet bundles via Ucom

Harut Sassounian. Men Who Rape and Marry Girls Under 18 Could be Pardoned in Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-01-29 11:55:12

The British Independent newspaper published an unbelievable article last week, titled: “‘Marry-your-rapist’ bill to be introduced by lawmakers in Turkey.”   This sounds like a subject from the Middle Ages. If

Bako Sahakyan's congratulatory message on Army Day
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-28 09:40:54

On 28 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the Day of Homeland Defender.  The address runs as follows:  “Dear compatriots, On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities

Viva-MTS: “+3GB” Internet package within “X”, “Y” and “Z” tariff plans
  • Organizations
  • 2020-01-24 17:32:33

    Now prepaid and postpaid subscribers of “X”, “Y” tariff plans, as well as prepaid subscribers of “Z” tariff plan can add 3GB Internet to the main package of their

About awarding Garo Paylan with Nobel Peace Prize 2020
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-24 16:29:50

  My dear compatriots, friends! My name is Saida Ohanyan and I`m the head of the International women's union of Hamshen Armenians «HAMSHENIAN», the deputy of the Parliament of Western Armenia.

Another House Built in Syunik: the Problem of 26 Years Solved
  • Social
  • 2020-01-23 16:02:35

    The Minasyans, living in Akhlatyan village of Syunik region, have been slow to take down the Christmas tree. 2020 became a year of significant achievements for them. After living

Harut Sassounian. Newly-Elected Patriarch of Turkey Lashes Back at his Armenian Critics
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-01-22 13:18:45

After giving a series of interviews to the Turkish press since his election on December 11, 2019, the new Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, Sahak II Mashalyan, responded to his

Bako Sahakyan partook at the meeting of the Defense Army Military Council
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-21 10:50:25

On 21 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in Stepanakert at a meeting of the Defense Army’s Military Council convoked to sum up the activities of the army

“Viber Stickers”: say it with a sticker
  • Organizations
  • 2020-01-18 14:47:07

    Bright-colored stickers make communication more interesting, chatty and colorful, and on this occasion, Viva-MTS introduces another interesting solution to its subscribers. Only Viva-MTS subscribers get the opportunity to use

Viva-MTS: new corporate logo
  • Organizations
  • 2020-01-17 14:43:58

    Viva-MTS: The leading telecommunications operator of Armenia has started a process to restyle the corporate logo. The news was announced on Facebook by the General Manager of the Company

Turkey Eliminated its Minorities from The Economy with Exorbitant Taxes. Harut Sassounian
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-01-15 12:13:31

After the near total physical elimination of the minorities from the Ottoman Empire 1915-23, the Turkish government embarked in 1941 on the financial ruin of the remaining Armenians, Greeks,

Deliberate market focus drives solid growth for Grant Thornton
  • Press release
  • 2020-01-13 11:34:30

  Grant Thornton International Ltd today announced global revenues of USD5.72 billion for the financial year ended 30 September 2019, up 5.1% on 2018. This result represents growth of 6.4%

Senate’s Adoption of Genocide Resolution Upsets Newly-Elected Patriarch of Turkey
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2020-01-08 13:37:21

I responded last month to the interview given by the newly-elected Patriarch of Turkey, Bishop Sahak II Mashalyan, to a Turkish newspaper in which he had criticized the adoption

The borderland village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur will celebrate the New Year with illuminated streets
  • Social
  • 2019-12-27 11:40:17

    In one of the border villages of Tavush region, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, there is a festive mood. People are getting ready for the New Year. The residents, who are accustomed

Khachik Frontier village was also provided with Street lighting
  • Social
  • 2019-12-26 13:09:38

    In the frames of the “Eco Villages Network” project, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), in partnership with its general partner VivaCell-MTS, continues to

Harut Sassounian.Pres. Trump is not Worthy of Recognizing the Armenian Genocide
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-12-25 12:38:47

After both Houses of Congress, one overwhelmingly and the other unanimously, adopted two Resolutions in recent weeks recognizing the Armenian Genocide, many were hoping that this would lead Pres.

VivaCell-MTS gets “Sign of Quality 2019” award for supporting the development of the sphere of telecommunications
  • Social
  • 2019-12-25 11:20:19

    VivaCell-MTS has been awarded the “Sign of Quality 2019” for facilitating to the sustainable development of telecommunications, and support to innovative technologies, new startups, and ideas   Professionals and companies with

Smart Solutions Center opened in National Polytechnic University of Armenia
  • Social
  • 2019-12-23 16:00:35

    The Smart Solutions Center was founded in collaboration with the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies (UEICT) and the National Polytechnic University of Armenia. The general partner

THE EUROPEAN UNION PROVIDED €5,1 M GRANT SUPPORT FOR ARMENIA’S ROAD SAFETY
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-19 18:35:48

      The Republic of Armenia and the European Investment Bank signed a Nighbourhood Investment Platform Grant Agreement to support the implementation of the Armenia Road Safety Improvement Project. This Agreement

ARARAT Apricot launched this summer by Yerevan Brandy Company awarded with a prize at XXIII International professional wines and spirits contest
  • Press release
  • 2019-12-19 18:28:03

    On November 13-22 the XXIII International professional wines and spirits contest took place in Moscow.  ARARAT Apricot received a gold medal in "spirits" category.  Wines and spirits from various countries

The Best New Year Gift to the Family Living in a Metal Container for 20 Years
  • Social
  • 2019-12-19 16:20:18

    For the Khachatryan family living in Saralanj village of Kotayk region, the New Year's miracle has already become a reality. After living in a decayed and rusty metal container

Ucom Provides 20% Discount On uKid Smartwatches
  • Organizations
  • 2019-12-19 10:13:14

  Ucom offers an incredible 20% discount on its uKid smartwatch phones until January 31 and encourages all parents with children to buy this smartwatch as a wonderful New Year

Harut Sassounian. Senate Recognition of Armenian Genocide:Reactions and Next Steps to be Taken
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2019-12-18 11:44:15

For the first time since the Genocide of 1915, the US Senate adopted a Resolution unanimously on December 12, 2019, recognizing the Armenian Genocide, after it was blocked for

Business Customers of Ucom Mobile Services to Personally Choose the Inclusions and Fee of Business Flexy Tariff Plan
  • Organizations
  • 2019-12-17 12:47:17

  Thanks to Ucom’s Business Flexy postpaid tariff plan, the business customers of Ucom mobile services will be able to personally choose the volume of inclusive minutes, MBs and SMSs

From semi-demolished clay structure to a new house
  • Social
  • 2019-12-16 11:37:05

    VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue to keep the border villages in the focus of their attention. Thanks to the effective partnership, the Kirakosyans, living in