• Hayastan All-Armenian Fund rebuilds nursery-kindergarten boarding school in Yerevan’s Shengavit district
    The only one of its kind in the capital, the school is a haven for children from disadvantaged families In parallel with its water-infrastructure and other projects in Artsakh, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is implementing a host of development initiatives in Yerevan and throughout the regions of Armenia. One such effort is the refurbishment of a one-of-a-kind nursery-kindergarten...
    March 9, 2011 19:32
  • Who Rules Turkey: Erdogan or Aliyev?
    Turkish leaders often brag about their success in transforming Turkey from a country with a failing economy and serious domestic problems, to a robust regional power that projects its influence far and wide. Indeed, Turkey has the second largest army in NATO after the United States, and the 15th largest economy in the world in terms of GDP. As a self-appointed mediator...
    March 9, 2011 10:40
  • Turkish beauty denied visa to Germany
    Turkish beauty was banned from participating in Top Model of The World 2011 to be held on March 16 in Germany. Model Sezgi Melek was denied a visa and failed to leave for Germany, Turkish Beyazgazete reports. The Turkish representative Veli Armandan noted he is indignant over organizers. Even representatives of African states got a permission to participate in the contest,...
    March 8, 2011 15:07
  • Armenia’s Emmy to perform song Boom-Boom at Eurovision 2011
    Armenian singer Emmy will present Armenia at the Eurovision 2011 with her song Boom-Boom. The song was selected on March 5 on Public Television of Armenia through SMS voting and professional jury decision. Armenia’s Emmy will participate in the first semi-final of the Eurovision 2011 on May 10, according to the Semi-Final Allocation Draw for the song contest. Representatives...
    March 8, 2011 12:38
  • Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Women’s Day
    I congratulate our mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters on the occasion of Women’s Day. Women have always played an exceptional role in our families and our society. The first Armenian Republic had been among those few countries where the women were granted the right to elect and be elected. It is very pleasing that today women play a special role in all areas of our...
    March 8, 2011 9:05
  • President of the Artsakh Republic arrived in Paris with a working visit
    On 6 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan arrived in Paris with a working visit. On the same day the Head of the State visited St. John the Baptist cathedral and partook at the sacred ceremony held there. Afterwards the President met primate of the French Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Norvan Zakaryan. Issues related to the Motherland-Diaspora...
    March 7, 2011 14:26
  • Armenian, Azeri, Russian Presidents adopt joint statement
    The Armenian, Azerbaijani and Russian Presidents adopted a joint statement on the result of their meeting in Sochi. The leader discussed the implementation of the trilateral agreement adopted at their meeting in Astrakhan, October 27, 2010. Specifically, the President agreed to complete the POW exchange process as soon as possible, says the statement. The document underlines...
    March 5, 2011 18:25
  • Russian, Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders have cup of tea
    An official meeting of Russian, Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents was followed by an informal one, the NEWS.am correspondent reported from Sochi. The leaders had a cup of tea in a café at the foot of one of ski slopes of Krasnaya Polyana resort located near the city of Sochi. Then the presidents went up the Psekhako Ridge by an aerial tramway.
    March 5, 2011 18:00
  • Sarah Connor not to perform in Yerevan
    Famous pop singer Sarah Connor will not perform in Yerevan, Live Legend Entertainment said in a statement. The representative of the company said VH Music Company broke the agreement and Sarah Connor will not perform in Yerevan. Armenian News-NEWS.am correspondent tried to contact the head of VH Music Company. However the latter did not answer calls. As Armenian News-NEWS.am...
    March 5, 2011 12:36
  • Government’s tourism development-oriented efforts take effect
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the presentation of www.armhotels.am , Armenia’s first-ever online hotel booking system Presented by “RUMEA” Tempting Trips Club, the business program on the launch of www.armhotels.am online booking system was approved in September, 2009 by the Prime Minister-headed Operative Staff which seeks to support development...
    March 4, 2011 19:18
  • Inspection reform coordinating council holds second sitting
    The Council on Coordination of Inspection Reform held its second sitting at the Office of Government. The council discussed amendments to the law on organization and conduct of inspections in the Republic of Armenia. The Prime Minister ordered to summarize the proposals and recommendations voiced at the meeting and submit them to the task force within a week’s time. The...
    March 4, 2011 17:33
  • Memorandum of Cooperation Signed in the National Assembly
    On March 4 a memorandum of cooperation between RA National Assembly and the Faculty of Law of the Yerevan State University (YSU) was signed in the parliament, which ratified the Chief of NA Staff Gegham Gharibjanyan and the Deean of YSU Faculty of Law Gagik Ghazinyan. RA NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan, deputies, YSU Rector Aram Simonyan, Head of OSCE Yerevan Office Sergey...
    March 4, 2011 17:08
  • President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting on the Sevan Lake issues
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting on the Sevan Lake issues, which was attended by the members of the Sevan Lake Commission created by the decision of the President and the Heads of relevant state bodies. The Head of the Commission Vladimir Movsissian presented activities of the Commission, the course of implementation of the tasks assigned by the President...
    March 4, 2011 15:32
  • The Secretary-General’s Message on INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
    One hundred years ago, when the world first commemorated International Women’s Day, gender equality and women’s empowerment were largely radical ideas. On this centenary, we celebrate the significant progress that has been achieved through determined advocacy, practical action and enlightened policy making. Yet, in too many countries and societies, women remain second-class...
    March 4, 2011 15:21
  • UN House Opens its Doors to Art Exhibition Dedicated to International Women’s Day
    The art exhibition dedicated to International Women’s Day (8 March, 2011) was opened today in the UN House, focusing on “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women”, which is the theme of this year’s celebration. The bright paintings of two talented Armenians, Mrs. Flora Baghdasaryan and Mr. Vladimir...
    March 4, 2011 14:39
  • U.S. Ambassador Yovanovitch and AUA open the 2011 Women’s Mentoring Program
    On March 3, 2011, Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch and AUA Provost and Vice President Dr. Lucig Danielian opened the 2011 Women’s Mentoring Program for American University of Armenia students and women mentors.  The women mentors will provide career advice, share their personal experiences, and serve as role models to 56 promising young students.  Ambassador Yovanovitch...
    March 4, 2011 10:48
  • Armenian church to be built in Baghdad
    The Mayoralty of Baghdad decided to allocate a plot to establish an Armenian church in the capital, according to an official statement. “Baghdad Mayor Saber al-Issawi received Head of the Armenian Community in Iraq Archbishop Avak Asadourian, and gave instructions to choose an appropriate land to set up a church as part of the mayoralty’s support to all sects in Iraq,”...
    March 4, 2011 10:19