• In Stepanakert, Serzh Sargsyan paid tribute to the memory of those who fell in struggle for Artsakh’s independence
    In the capital of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh Stepanakert, President Serzh Sargsyan along with the President of the NKR Bako Sahakian, former Presidents of the NKR Robert Kocharian and Arkadi Ghukassian, Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Garegin II, guests, who have arrived to Karabakh to participate at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of...
    September 2, 2011 13:31
  • On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Artsakh’s independence, President Serzh Sargsyan gave a congratulatory speech.
    Serzh Sargsyan in Stepanakert participated at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh Today, President Serzh Sargsyan, who has arrived at Stepanakert to participate at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, took part in the official...
    September 1, 2011 21:00
  • Women’s Rights Center organizes an open-air dance performance
    Women’s Rights Center organizes an open-air dance performance, which will take place in September 02, 2011, at 19:30 at Charles Aznavour’s square. The event aims at combating domestic violence against women in Armenia, raising public awareness on the issue. Professionals from “Mihr theatre” will perform dance against violence. The mission of the theatre is to reveal...
    September 1, 2011 13:27
  • Bureaucratic Functions to Be Reduced by 30 Percents
    Today the regular session of the RA Government was held, chaired by the RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Head of the Government started the session with the following message. “Today is the International Day of Knowledge, and, on the behalf of the RA Government, I want to congratulate all the Armenian families, citizens, and first of all the students. This day...
    September 1, 2011 13:17
  • Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge
    Dear schoolchildren, teachers and parents, Dear students and lecturers, I congratulate you on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge. Knowledge embodies the experience of our nation and the entire humankind, which every generation should pass on to the next. It must be passed on unadulterated, comprehensive and enriched. Nations preserve their national identity and the...
    September 1, 2011 11:00
  • Solemn events in the village of Mets Shen
    On 31 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Mets Shen in the Martakert region and partook at a number of solemn events. The Head of the State was present at the opening of the reconstructed school, newly-built church, house of celebrations, village administration building and macaroni production enterprise. The President qualified...
    September 1, 2011 10:35
  • The Head of the Government visited the regions of Lori and Gegharkunik
    Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the regions of Lori and Gegharkunik. At the beginning of the new academic year, the Prime Minister was present at the opening ceremony of secondary school No. 22 named after Stepan Zoryan in Vanadzor, which was rebuilt within the framework of “School construction” projects of “Lindsay” foundation. The number of student...
    August 31, 2011 16:54
  • Chief of Armenia’s police arrested
    YEREVAN. – Chief of Armenia’s road police Margar Ohanyan was arrested on Tuesday suspected of abuse of power and misappropriation. Colonel Stepan Karakhanyan, Ohanyan’s close friend, was arrested the other day as well. Karakhanyan appropriated petrol intended for work of police in Armenia’s regions. Earlier, colonel’s arrest provoked rumors about future arrest...
    August 30, 2011 18:00
  • The Prime Minister Answered the Questions Young People are Interested In
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a meeting with the members of the public sector of the National Youth Policy Council and various youth and student organizations on August 27 in Tsaghkadzor. The Head of the Government answered their questions relating to the country’s economy, Government policy, social programs concerning the young families, etc. Afterwards, the Prime...
    August 29, 2011 17:11
  • UN Family in Armenia condemns attack on UN headquarters in Nigeria
    The UN Staff in Armenia condemned the bombing of the United Nations building in Abuja, Nigeria, causing numerous deaths and injuries and expressed their deepest sympathies to the victims and their families. UN building in Abuja, which house 26 humanitarian and development agencies of the United Nations family, were attacked by a car bomb on Friday, 26 August 2011. BAN...
    August 29, 2011 15:18
  • SHAHUMYAN COMMUNITY CELEBRATES RENOVATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER
    On August 29, the USAID-funded Small Scale Infrastructure Program (SSIP), implemented by the Cooperative Housing Foundation International (CHF) and its partner Shen NGO, marked the renovation of the Shahumyan Community Center in the Lori region.  The Governor of Lori Arthur Nalbandyan, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, Mayor of Shahumyan Edik Manukyan, Director...
    August 29, 2011 14:12
  • The Prime Minister Met the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Baader Bank AG
    Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a meeting with Uto Baader, the founder and chairman of the board of directors of Baader Bank AG. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said, “We try to promote the cooperation between local and foreign financial institutions and we hope that your visit will help to strengthen ties with the financial system of Germany. We also...
    August 28, 2011 12:38
  • Majority of Europeans are from Armenia – genetic conformation
    A recent study of the origin of the first Europeans recently published in the British monthlyProceedings of the Royal Societyreveals that the first men came to Western Europe nearly 40,000 years ago, reports Nouvelles d’Arménie. These people lived by hunting, fishing and gathering. These early Europeans were oppressed with the arrival of people from Anatolia (Armenian...
    August 27, 2011 9:01
  • Armenian tourist drowns in Spain’s coast
    YEREVAN. – An Armenian tourist, 28-year-old Arman Serobyan, got drowned on Wednesday in the Mediterranean Sea near one of Barcelona beaches. Reliable sources informedArmenian News-NEWS.am that Serobyan’s body will be brought to Armenia. No other details are available.
    August 27, 2011 1:15
  • Turkish entrepreneurs prepare to host Armenians for liturgy in St. Khach church in Akhtamar
    VAN. – Turkish companies dealing with souvenirs and jewelry in Van again hope to host Armenian tourists as the cross was put on Armenian St Khach church in Akhtamar (Turkey). However, NEWS.am reporter does not see last year’s passion. 95 years later after the Armenian Genocide, St Khach Church in Akhtamar held for the first time liturgy on September 19 in 2010. However,...
    August 25, 2011 19:16
  • Armenia’s Izabella Yailyan wins European Championship gold medal
    YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Izabella Yailyan won the champion’s title in European Youth Weightlifting Championship in Poland. Yailyan lifted 170 kg in clean and jerk combination and won gold. Daria Teveleva of Belarus lifted 168 kg and took the second place. Armenia Harutyun Kadimyan (62 kg) lifted 240 kg and ranked 6. NEWS.am
    August 25, 2011 19:00
  • Modern Customs Checkpoints Will Be Built
    Today the RA Government held a session, chaired by the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government created a competitive commission for the implementation of the construction projects of Armenian-Georgian borders of Bagratashen, Gogavan-Privolno and Bavra, and approved its staff, composed of representatives of several ministries and departments. Prime Minister Tigran...
    August 25, 2011 16:20
  • Marriage with Armenian employee not to hinder career of Britain’s Ambassador
    YEREVAN. – The rumors that Ambassador of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Charles Lonsdale’s diplomatic mission will not be prolonged because of marriage with Armenian employee do not correspond to reality. “The mission of the Ambassador lasts for three or four years. He prolonged his stay for a year in 2010. Thus information is incorrect,” head of Press and...
    August 24, 2011 16:28