• ARIAL High-Frequency Linear Accelerator Construction Underway
    Head of the State Committee on Science by the Ministry of Education and Science Samvel Harutyunyan met with media at the government’s press center to give a highlight of scientific achievements of 2011. He noted that ARIAL high-frequency linear accelerator project is launched in Armenia to be completed in lat 2013. Mr. Harutyunyan further said that construction is ensured...
    October 24, 2011 15:44
  • Turkey’s earthquake measures 3 at Armenia’s Nuclear Power Plant – Ministry
    YEREVAN. – The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant is approximately 160 kilometers away from the epicenter area of Turkey’s quake on Sunday. The tremor was also felt in Armenia, and with magnitudes ranging between 3 and 5. The earthquake measured 3 at the Plant, there was no damage to it, and there could not have been, since the Plant is calculated to withstand a minimum...
    October 24, 2011 14:54
  • (Հայերեն) Հանդիպում ՀՀ արդարադատության նախարարի հետ
    On 22 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received justice minister of the Republic of Armenia Hrayr Tovmasyan. Issues related to cooperation between the two Armenian states in the corresponding sphere were discussed during the meeting. NKR justice minister Narine Narimanyan partook at the meeting.  
    October 22, 2011 17:12
  • President Sahakyan met co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group
    On 22 October President Bako Sahakyan met co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk group Robert Bradtke (USA), Igor Popov (Russian Federation) and Bernard Fassier (France). Issues related to the Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement and regional developments were discussed during the meeting. President Sahakyan underlined that Azerbaijan continues the anti-Armenian and anti-Karabagh...
    October 22, 2011 16:56
  • USAID ARMENIA MARKS public-private partnership week
    This week, as part of its 50th Anniversary, USAID is highlighting the role that public-private partnerships play in fostering development around the world. Since the creation of the Global Development Alliance program ten years ago, USAID has been a recognized leader in public-private partnerships. USAID has created more than 1,000 partnerships with over 3,000 partners,...
    October 21, 2011 9:21
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received Deputy Secretary of State William Burns
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today Deputy Secretary of State William Burns. Welcoming Mr. Burns, the President of Armenia noted that high-level reciprocal visits testify to the ongoing dynamic Armenian-American dialogue.  According to Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia has been resolute to strengthen relations with the United States and views these relations as a guarantee...
    October 20, 2011 0:10
  • Criminal case initiated based on the statement made on the case of taking bribery
    On RA Prosecutor General’s order a criminal case has been initiated on the case of an official’s taking bribery in large amount and mediation by abusing his official position. The criminal case has been initiated based on the statement made by the unit N’s platoon commander as to which he received 7500 USD from the relatives of an defendant accused for...
    October 19, 2011 18:36
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received delegation of the Board of Directors of EBRD
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today delegation of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The President assessed the visit of the EBRD delegation to Armenia as a step aimed at the development of cooperation with our country and hailed Bank’s activities in Armenia. Noting, that cooperation with the EBRD was established...
    October 19, 2011 15:14
  • Tigran Sargsyan and Vladimir Putin Meet In Saint Petersburg
    Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Russian Premier Vladimir Putin met today at Saint Petersburg’s Konstantinowski Palace. The agenda comprised a wide range of economic status and trade cooperation-related issues. Prime Minister of Russia Vladimir Putin: “Welcoming you, Mr. Sargsyan, I should note that we have quite good dynamics of economic ties. Russian...
    October 18, 2011 21:03
  • Baku.am website also available in Azerbaijani
    YEREVAN.- Baku.am website is now available in Azerbaijani language as well. The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute presents a unique website covering the social, cultural and business life of the Armenian community in Baku now also in Azerbaijani. The creations of the Azerbaijani version of the website were supported by the numerous letters and wide responses that followed...
    October 18, 2011 18:41
  • PM Receives EBRD Board of Directors Delegation
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of EBRD Board of Directors. In attendance were EBRD Regional Director for Caucasus, Moldova and Belarus Paul-Henri Forestier and Head of EBRD Yerevan Office Valeriu Razlog. The delegation is in Armenia to discuss issues of mutual interest, get a first-hand view of Armenia’s economic position and specify the Bank’s...
    October 17, 2011 18:33
  • PM-Led Delegation Due To Saint Petersburg On 2-Day Working Visit
    A Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation will be off to Saint Petersburg tomorrow on a two-day working visit to attend a regular sitting of CIS Council of Heads of Governments and the 31st meeting of EurAsEC Interstate Council. In the frame of the visit, Tigran Sargsyan will have private talks with Head of RF Government Vladimir Putin. The Prime Minister...
    October 17, 2011 17:26
  • Why did Lucia Moon refuse to give interview to Azerbaijani journalist? (video)
    US based Armenian singer Lucia Moon seems to have been targeted by the Azerbaijani media after the recent reports unveiling her plans to represent Armenia in the 2012 Eurovision song contest in Azerbaijan. Born in Nagorno-Karabakh, the singer spent her childhood in Baku, but after the well-known Armenian pogroms in Sumgait, her family moved to Armenia. Since 1992, they...
    October 17, 2011 16:24
  • UN Office in Armenia and Օxfam United Efforts to Promote Poverty Eradication Work
    A photo exhibition “Eradication of Poverty after 20 years of independence” dedicated to the International Day of Poverty Eradication, which was organized by the Oxfam and the UNDP, UN Department of Public Information and the Food and Agriculture Organization was opened today at the UN House. Exhibited photos illustrated the challenges on the way of poverty...
    October 17, 2011 12:57
  • Iran hangs five Azerbaijanis in Urmia
    Five Azerbaijanis were executed in the prison of Urmia city, Iran and three more are waiting for their execution, Azerbaijani news agency APA reported. The Azerbaijani Political Prisoners’ Protection Committee told the agency that the execution was carried out on Sunday. “No proper trial was held in connection with the executed Azerbaijanis and they were sentenced...
    October 16, 2011 20:47
  • Northern Avenue Hosts Farmer Day-Timed Fair-Tasting Event
    On Farmer’s Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Northern Avenue where a fair-tasting event was held on the occasion. Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, the Prime Minister walked round the stands getting acquainted with the products on display. Addressing the media representatives, Tigran Sargsyan said that by holding events like this the...
    October 16, 2011 15:30
  • Larry Zarian: A True Leader and Advocate
    The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region, through its Board of Directors, local chapters, as well as all its members, mourns the passing of Larry Zarian, a true Armenian-American leader and advocate, and offers condolences to his family, friends and the entire Armenian-American community.   Larry Zarian was the first Armenian-American to be elected...
    October 15, 2011 9:48