• Statement by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
    President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Strasbourg on a working visit, participated today at the plenary meeting of the CE Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), delivered a Statement and responded to the questions of the members of the Assembly. Statement by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Mr. President, Mr....
    June 22, 2011 16:24
  • Prime Minister Sargsyan Hands Diplomas to ASPI Graduates
    Head of Armenia State Pedagogical University (ASPI) Governing Council, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the ASPI to take part in a graduation diploma handout ceremony. The head of government handed out diplomas to 13 best students out of a total of 97 graduates. Extending his congratulations, Tigran Sargsyan said a new chapter is being opened up before the...
    June 22, 2011 15:19
  • Armenian President meets PACE President in Strasbourg
    President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan who is currently paying a working visit to Strasbourg has just arrived in Council of Europe, “Panorama.am” reporter tells from Strasbourg. PACE President Mevlut Cavusoglu has welcomed Armenian President at the entrance to the building, then accompanied him to his office. Serzh Sargsyan has greeted the members of Armenian delegation...
    June 22, 2011 14:04
  • New entries in Ralph Yirikian collection at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute
    On June 22, 2011 at 11.30 A.M the book presentation Georges Brezol’s “Turks Have Passed Here” (in French), Ferriman Ducket’s “The Young Turks and the Truth about the Holocaust at Adana in Asia Minor” (in English), A. Adossides’s “Armenians and Young Turks: The Massacres in Cilicia” (in French) published by the support of VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph...
    June 22, 2011 13:57
  • Turks drunk swine blood mixed with tea
    In course of massive operations of Van gendarmerie department on struggle against smuggling, 1500 kg of swine blood stained tee has been discovered all over Turkey. Van gendarmerie held operations in 49 spots of Kan, Hakkari, Mersin, Rize and Sirnak provinces of Turkey, 23 people were arrested. The value of confiscated tea and dessert amounted $13 million, reports Turkish...
    June 22, 2011 8:31
  • British House of Lords debated over Armenian Genocide
    “Undoubtedly, the treatment of Armenians has been most horrible and caused deaths of hundreds of thousands. These victims must never be forgotten, but we believe that due time has come for Armenian and Turkish people to start a joint work into their shared history. We encourage any initiative contributing to the open, fair and constructive negotiation process, however...
    June 21, 2011 15:40
  • From Genocide Recognition To Reclaiming Church Properties
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   The Armenian-American community took a major step last week to reverse the consequences of the Armenian Genocide and end the Turkish government’s long-standing policy of erasing all traces of Armenian civilization from present-day Turkey.   Going beyond mere acknowledgment of the Armenian Genocide, some...
    June 21, 2011 15:01
  • Adequate Midwifery Could Save 3.6 Million Lives, New Report Shows 38 of 58 countries surveyed could miss their MDG5 targets without112,000 moremidwives
    Up to 3.6 million deaths could be avoided each year in 58 developing countries if midwifery services are upgraded by 2015, according to a major new report released here today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and partners. The State of the World’s Midwifery 2011, launched at the Triennial Congress of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) underway...
    June 21, 2011 13:04
  • President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working meeting to Strasburg
    On June 21, President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working meeting to Strasburg, to participate at the plenary meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The President of Armenia will make a statement at the plenary meeting. In the framework of the visit, President Sargsyan will hold meetings with the EC high level officials and the Chairman...
    June 21, 2011 6:19
  • French ambassador criticized Georgian media
    French ambassador to Georgia Eric Fournier spoke on low qualification and self-censorship of Georgian journalists, Vzglad newspaper reports. “No one knows who the Georgian TV channels belong. Besides, chief editors of media themselves choose themes,” the French ambassador told at the interview to Tbiliselebi newspaper. “Self-censorship is well developed in journalists.” Media...
    June 20, 2011 23:51
  • Catholicos of All Armenians respects Georgian Patriarch and his experience – Armenian Church responds to scandalous statement
    YEREVAN. –  Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is reluctant to comment on the statement by Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II on Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, Spokesperson for Etchmiadzin Ter Vahram Melikyan told NEWS.am. “His Holiness Karekin II respects Ilia II and his experience” Meiklyan stressed, adding this completely reflects the position...
    June 20, 2011 20:16
  • Public Awareness of Armenia’s Pension Reforms: A USAID-funded Baseline Survey to Contribute to Efficient Public Awareness Strategy
    Today the USAID Pension and Labor Market Reform (PALM) Project, jointly with AM Partners Consulting Company, presented the results of a baseline survey on public awareness of pension reform in Armenia.  Representatives of the Government of Armenia, international and non-governmental organizations attended the presentation, held in the Armenia Marriott Hotel. Armenia’s...
    June 20, 2011 15:00
  • Hayastan All-Armenian Fund begins reconstruction of Stepanakert Retirement Home
    Extensive project is made possible by major donation from fund benefactor Armen Shakhazizyan The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has launched extensive renovations of a landmark Artsakh institution, the Stepanakert Retirement Home. The large-scale project was initiated by Moscow-based industrialist Armen Shakhazizyan, who has donated U.S. $400,000 for its realization, and is...
    June 20, 2011 13:06
  • US Public TV broadcasts film on Armenian Genocide
    The US Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) has aired a documentary about the Armenian Genocide. The film which lasted an hour and thirty minutes featured stories and opinions about the Genocide, as well as remarks and comments by renowned genocide studies experts Vahagn Dadrian, Israel Zarni, Peter Balakian, Tesa Hofman and others. The film slams Turkey’s denailism, representing...
    June 19, 2011 18:10
  • Angelina Jolie arrived in Turkey
    Hollywood star Angelina Jolie arrived in Turkey on Friday to meet with Syrian refugees in the Hatay province bordering with Syria. She was met at the airport by deputy governor, head of police and representatives of the foreign ministry, Turkish Zamannewspaper writes. The Turkish side provided a bus to transport many toys brought by Jolie for Syrian kids. Number of Syrian...
    June 17, 2011 22:27
  • RA President Serzh Sargsyan on the issues related to the dialogue with the extra parliamentary opposition
    For the forces, which are concerned with the problems of our people and development of our state, the only logical and acceptable way to move forward and find solutions to the existing difficulties is dialogue and discussions. All other methods can be dangerous, full of inevitable losses. We have been speaking about it constantly and will not recoil from repeating it again...
    June 17, 2011 17:40
  • Significant Improvement Due in Healthcare Services
    A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Based on Article 70 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the Government suggested holding an extraordinary National Assembly sitting on June 21, at 12.00. The meeting endorsed the inventory of ambulances and attending equipment donated to Armenia under an agreement signed earlier between...
    June 17, 2011 12:49
  • Prime Minister Attends Opening of Hotel Complex in Hankavan
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended yesterday the opening of Ani Resort hotel complex in Hankavan. Tigran Sargsyan toured the site to get acquainted with the services available at the complex. Extending congratulations on behalf of the government, the Prime Minister appreciated US-based businessman Sedrak Achenyan’s investment and expressed hope that it would set...
    June 17, 2011 10:30