Armenian Ambassador attends Biden’s inauguration at the White House
Armenian Ambassador attends Biden’s inauguration at the White House
On January 20, H.E. Varuzhan Nersesyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America, attended the Oath of Office Ceremony of the newly-elected President of the United States
20/01/2021 8:24 PM
Jill Biden wears custom Markarian to the presidential inauguration
Jill Biden wears custom Markarian to the presidential inauguration
Joe Biden’s wife Jill Biden wore a custom Markarian matching coat and dress set made in an ocean blue, wool tweed for the 2021 presidential inaugurating. She paired the look with a matching sil
20/01/2021 7:58 PM
Armenia to acquire AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine
Armenia to acquire AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine
Armenia will acquire AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. The Republican Advisory Committee on Immunization discussed and approved the proposal to acquire the vaccine within the framework of the COVAX fac
20/01/2021 7:15 PM
ANCA congratulates Biden, outlines Armenia-related priorities
ANCA congratulates Biden, outlines Armenia-related priorities
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has congratulated Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States of America. “We join with our community, coalition p
20/01/2021 5:54 PM
This is democracy’s day, Joe Biden says in his first speech as US President
This is democracy’s day, Joe Biden says in his first speech as US President
This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day, a day of history and hope, Joe Biden said in his first speech as US President. “Through a crucible for the ages, America has been tested and it h
20/01/2021 5:13 PM
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US President
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th US President
After vowing to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as US president. His oath of office was administered by Supreme Court Justice John Robe
20/01/2021 4:53 PM
Kamala Harris sworn in as first female Vice-President
Kamala Harris sworn in as first female Vice-President
Kamala Harris has been sworn in as the first female vice-president in US history. She was sworn into office by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who made history in 2009 as the first Latina on t
20/01/2021 4:49 PM
LIVE: Joe Biden’s inauguration
LIVE: Joe Biden’s inauguration
With less than an hour until he is sworn in as President, Joe Biden arrived at the US Capitol. He walked up the steps hand-in-hand with his wife Jill.
20/01/2021 3:46 PM
Iran’s Foreign Minister to visit Armenia next week
Iran’s Foreign Minister to visit Armenia next week
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to travel to Baku, Moscow, Yerevan, and Tbilisi next week, Mehr news Agency reports. “I plan to travel to the Caucasus and Russia. I u
20/01/2021 3:26 PM
Polish politician offered $50,000 to refuse from publishing a brochure on Azerbaijan’s war crimes ag
Polish politician offered $50,000 to refuse from publishing a brochure on Azerbaijan’s war crimes ag
Polish politician Tomasz Lech Buczek says he was offered $50,000 for canceling the publication of a brochure on Azerbaijani war crimes against Armenians. Buczek shared a screenshot of a message he r
20/01/2021 3:19 PM
Trump leaves the White House (video)
Trump leaves the White House (video)
Accompanied by the first lady, Donald Trump left the White House for the last time during his presidency. Donald Trump walked out of the White House and boaredd Marine One for the last time as presid
20/01/2021 1:33 PM
No concrete routes of communication through Armenia, Azerbaijan discussed – Deputy PM
No concrete routes of communication through Armenia, Azerbaijan discussed – Deputy PM
No concrete routes of communication through Armenia and Azerbaijan have been discussed, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said during a Q&A session at the National Assembly. The comments come
20/01/2021 1:18 PM
Armenian FM meets Ambassadors of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries
Armenian FM meets Ambassadors of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries
On January 20, Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian received the representatives of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries in Armenia – Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopirkin, French Ambassador Jonathan
20/01/2021 12:45 PM
UNDP to provide $480,000 support package to Armenian farmers
UNDP to provide $480,000 support package to Armenian farmers
In total 250 mln drams (about $480,000) worth of support package will be provided by UNDP in Armenia to more than 50 farmers in Lori, Shirak and Tavush regions of Armenia in the framework of the Gree
20/01/2021 12:07 PM
EBRD delivers record investment of €167 million in Armenia in response to Covid-19 pandemic
EBRD delivers record investment of €167 million in Armenia in response to Covid-19 pandemic
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) responded to the Covid-19 pandemic in Armenia in 2020 with record investment of €167 million for projects in energy, banking and transport
20/01/2021 11:03 AM
Azerbaijan’s oil company SOCAR threating Georgians that stand in solidarity with Artsakh
Azerbaijan’s oil company SOCAR threating Georgians that stand in solidarity with Artsakh
Gita ElibekyanPublic Radio of ARmeniaTbilisi The ARTSAKH INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY online event is being organized in Georgia today to help the war-affected people of Artsakh. Organizers have decided
20/01/2021 10:01 AM
City of West Hollywood recognizes the independence of Artsakh
City of West Hollywood recognizes the independence of Artsakh
On January 19, 2021, the City of West Hollywood unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Independent Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), The Blunt Post reports. With the request and assis
20/01/2021 9:36 AM
Armenia set to dedicate a special day to national minorities
Armenia set to dedicate a special day to national minorities
The Armenian National Assembly approved at first reading draft that proposes dedicating a special day to national minorities. The bill presented by Rustam Bakoyan, who represents the Yezidi community
20/01/2021 8:46 AM
Trump grants last-minute clemency to over 140 individuals
Trump grants last-minute clemency to over 140 individuals
Outgoing US President Donald Trump has pardoned his former adviser Steve Bannon, who is facing fraud charges. The announcement came just hours before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Mr
20/01/2021 7:32 AM
New book examines the history of Armenians of Musa Dagh
New book examines the history of Armenians of Musa Dagh
Vahram Shemmassian, head of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Northridge, explores the history of Armenian resistance in the Musa Dagh region of the Ottoman Empire in his l
20/01/2021 7:22 AM
Joe Biden to be sworn in as US President today
Joe Biden to be sworn in as US President today
Joe Biden is to be sworn in as US president, taking the helm of a nation wracked by political division, economic anguish and an unrelenting pandemic. Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris will take the
20/01/2021 7:09 AM
Senator Menendez slams Turkey’s support for Azerbaijan’s attacks on Artsakh
Senator Menendez slams Turkey’s support for Azerbaijan’s attacks on Artsakh
incoming Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Bob Menendez has slammed Turkey’s support for Azerbaijan’s attacks on Artsakh and its destabilizing behavior i
20/01/2021 5:32 AM
US and Turkey sign agreement protecting Turkish cultural property
US and Turkey sign agreement protecting Turkish cultural property
Today, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey David Satterfield and Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Ersoy signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding that protects Turkish cultur
19/01/2021 9:14 PM
Cypriot city renames Talaat Pasha Street at the request of Armenian community
Cypriot city renames Talaat Pasha Street at the request of Armenian community
The Municipal Council of Paphos, Cyprus, has renamed the Talaat Pasha Street into Street of Justice after examining requests from the Armenian and Pontian Greek communities. Given the leading role of
19/01/2021 6:12 PM
Creative Armenia and AGBU announce 2021 fellows
Creative Armenia and AGBU announce 2021 fellows
Creative Armenia and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) have announced the seven selected artists of the 2021 Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships, which provide funding, mentorship, industry
19/01/2021 3:43 PM
Stolen 500-year-old painting found in Naples cupboard
Stolen 500-year-old painting found in Naples cupboard
A 500-year-old painting has been discovered in a flat in Italy and returned to a museum – where staff were unaware it had even been stolen, the BBC reports. The copy of Salvator Mundi, which is
19/01/2021 3:36 PM
A 1887 gift from the Armenian city of Baku to to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
A 1887 gift from the Armenian city of Baku to to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
According to the status quo adopted in the Holy Land, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrates Christmas in Bethlehem, according to the old (Julian) calendar, on January 18 – 19. On th
19/01/2021 12:48 PM
Two rescuers injured in mine blast in Armenia’s Syunik
Two rescuers injured in mine blast in Armenia’s Syunik
Two Armenian rescuers were injured in a mine blast in Nrnadzor village in Armenia’s Syunik province, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reports. The incident took place at 12:20 today as the rescue
19/01/2021 12:19 PM
Orphanage where Hrant Dink grew up will be turned into Armenian Youth Center
Orphanage where Hrant Dink grew up will be turned into Armenian Youth Center
The Armenian Orphanage in Tuzla where the slain journalist Hrant Dink grew up will be turned into Camp Armen Youth Center, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) President Ekrem Imamoglu said in a
19/01/2021 11:09 AM
‘This is your time’: Cher praises Joe Biden as she joins Barbra Streisand and James Taylor for We Th
‘This is your time’: Cher praises Joe Biden as she joins Barbra Streisand and James Taylor for We Th
On Wednesday, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. Sunday night, Cher led a host of stars who performed at a We The People Concert via Zoom to kick off a string of I
19/01/2021 9:14 AM
Artsakh FM raises the issue of POWs with international structures
Artsakh FM raises the issue of POWs with international structures
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh David Babayan has sent letters to specialized bodies within United Nations and Council of Europe as well as to the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk G
19/01/2021 8:57 AM
Iran’s Foreign Ministry willing to contribute to joint projects with Armenia
Iran’s Foreign Ministry willing to contribute to joint projects with Armenia
Artashes Tumanian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Islamic Republic of Iran was received by Seyed Rasool Mohajer, Deputy Foreign Minister on Economic Di
19/01/2021 8:27 AM
Doves projected onto former Agos building to commemorate Hrant Dink
Doves projected onto former Agos building to commemorate Hrant Dink
Doves are being projected onto the former building of the weekly Agos, where Hrant Dink was murdered, to commemorate the late journalist. The projection started on January 17 will continue until 6 p.
19/01/2021 7:05 AM
Hrant Dink remembered 14 years after murder
Hrant Dink remembered 14 years after murder
Hrant Dink, a prominent Turkish-Armenian journalist, will be remembered today 14 years after he was assassinated. Doves are being projected onto the former building of the weekly Agos, where Hrant D
19/01/2021 6:53 AM
Ombudsman hails “exemplary” cooperation between Armenia and Diaspora on human rights
Ombudsman hails “exemplary” cooperation between Armenia and Diaspora on human rights
From the very start of this war, Garo Ghazarian and Karnig Kerkonian, Co-Chairs of the Armenian Rights Watch Committee (ARWC), prominent Armenian lawyers in the United States, have supported colleagu
19/01/2021 6:46 AM
France recognized the Armenian Genocide 20 years ago today
France recognized the Armenian Genocide 20 years ago today
On 18 January 2001, France’s parliament passed a bill recognizing the massacres of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War One as genocide. In the wake of France’s move to recogn
18/01/2021 7:56 PM
Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrates Christmas in Bethlehem
Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrates Christmas in Bethlehem
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrated the feast of Christmas and Epiphany in Bethlehem today. In the morning the procession of His Beatitude Arch. Nourhan Manougian the Armenian Patriarch
18/01/2021 7:23 PM
Armenian FM talks to Russian counterpart, stresses the need for immediate return of POWs
Armenian FM talks to Russian counterpart, stresses the need for immediate return of POWs
Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian had a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. In the follow-up to the recent conversations, the Foreign Ministers touched upon the is
18/01/2021 6:35 PM
US Capitol on lockdown due to ‘security threat’
US Capitol on lockdown due to ‘security threat’
The Capitol building in Washington DC is on lockdown owing to a security threat, two days before Joe Biden is inaugurated as US president, the BBC reports. The Capitol, which is home to the US Congre
18/01/2021 4:01 PM
Armenia’s Ambassador to the US to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
Armenia’s Ambassador to the US to attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
Armenia’s Ambassador to the US Varuzhan Nersisyan will be present at Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony on January 20, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anna Naghdalyan told Public Radi
18/01/2021 2:56 PM
Arsen Torosyan to be appointed Chief of Prime Minister’s Staff
Arsen Torosyan to be appointed Chief of Prime Minister’s Staff
President Armen Sarkissian has signed a decree dismissing Arsen Torosayn from the post of Minister of Health. Anahit Avanesyan will replace him on the post. Arsen Torosyan will be appointed Chief of
18/01/2021 1:26 PM
Russia seeks to ensure exchange of POWs according to “all-for-all” principle – Lavrov
Russia seeks to ensure exchange of POWs according to “all-for-all” principle – Lavrov
Russia seeks to ensure exchange of POWs between Armenia and Azerbaijan according to “all-for-all” principle, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a press conference today. He said the Russian
18/01/2021 12:53 PM
Anahit Avanesyan to replace Arsen Torosyan as Minister of Health
Anahit Avanesyan to replace Arsen Torosyan as Minister of Health
Anahit Avanesyan will replace Arsen Torosyan as Minister of Health. The President’s Office has already received a proposal from the Prime Minister to appoint Anahit Avanesyan to the post of the Minis
18/01/2021 11:44 AM
President Sarkissin to be discharged from hospital soon
President Sarkissin to be discharged from hospital soon
President Armen Sarkissian, who was infected with Covid-19, will be discharged from hospital in the coming days, his Office says. The President will continue the treatment at home under the supervisi
18/01/2021 10:56 AM
Armenian Ombudsman raises the issue of POWS with Minsk Group Co-Chairs
Armenian Ombudsman raises the issue of POWS with Minsk Group Co-Chairs
Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan has raised the issue of return of Armenian prisoners from Azerbaijan and protection of their rights in official letters addressed to the OSCE Minsk Group
18/01/2021 9:48 AM
Armenian Central Bank issues new collector coins
Armenian Central Bank issues new collector coins
Two collector coins – “Arno Babajanyan – 100th anniversary of the birth” and “Grigor Tatevatsi – 675th anniversary of the birth”, have been issued, the Central Bank of Armenia informs. Ar
18/01/2021 8:12 AM
UK closes all travel corridors until at least 15 February
UK closes all travel corridors until at least 15 February
All UK travel corridors, which allow arrivals from some countries to avoid having to quarantine, have now closed, the BBC reports. Travelers arriving in the UK, whether by boat, train or plane, also
18/01/2021 7:09 AM
Turkey and Azerbaijan spending millions to hide the truth about invasion of Artsakh – Serj Tankian
Turkey and Azerbaijan spending millions to hide the truth about invasion of Artsakh – Serj Tankian
Turkey and Azerbaijan spend millions around the world to deny the truth about the Armenian Genocide, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian said in a Twotter pot. And now, he says, they’re tryi
18/01/2021 5:59 AM
Armenian church in Bursa put up for sale
Armenian church in Bursa put up for sale
An Armenian Catholic Church in Bursa has been put up for sale for 6.3 million Turkish liras (about $800,000) on sahibinden.com. The advertisement is titled “Historical church that can become a cultur
17/01/2021 6:51 PM
New report reveals organized hate speech and animosity towards Armenians in Azerbaijan
New report reveals organized hate speech and animosity towards Armenians in Azerbaijan
The Human Rights Defenders of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh have published a joint ad hoc public report on Organized Hate Speech and Animosity towards Ethnic Armenians in Azerbaijan. “Pre
17/01/2021 6:21 PM
Aznavour Foundation distributes aid to war-affected families
Aznavour Foundation distributes aid to war-affected families
Since September 2020, the Aznavour Foundation and its partners helped thousands of families affected by the war in Artsakh. To this day, five planes have been sent to Yerevan carrying humanitarian ai
17/01/2021 12:52 PM
ABC Australia republishes Serj Tankian article edited to appease foreign pressure
ABC Australia republishes Serj Tankian article edited to appease foreign pressure
A public outcry led by the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) has forced the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) to republish an article it originally removed from its website, w
17/01/2021 10:27 AM
Armenia’s highest flag raised in Syunik
Armenia’s highest flag raised in Syunik
The Armenian tricolor was raised today on the mound near the road leading to the village of Chakaten, on the initiative of the Mayor’s Sssistant Mher Avetisyan, Kapan municipality informs. The
17/01/2021 9:10 AM
Armenian American Jeff Marootian joins Joe Biden’s climate team
Armenian American Jeff Marootian joins Joe Biden’s climate team
Armenian American Jeff Marootian will join Joe Biden’s Administration as Special Assistant to the President for Climate and Science Agency Personnel.Jeff Marootian is the Director of the Distri
17/01/2021 5:43 AM
Armenia among 50 “most Instagrammable” places for 2021
Armenia among 50 “most Instagrammable” places for 2021
Armenia has been listed among the 50 most Instagrammable places for 2021. The list has been drawn up by Big 7 Travel after it analyzed Instagram hashtags for destinations around the world, asked the
16/01/2021 5:49 PM
Armenian Opera Theatre set to resume performances
Armenian Opera Theatre set to resume performances
The Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after Alexander Spendiaryan will resume its activity after a long break. The Theatre will mark the start of the 2021 season 2021 with Armen
16/01/2021 4:48 PM
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel’s CDU party
Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel’s CDU party
Centrist Armin Laschet has been elected leader of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU), the party of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Mr Laschet, premier of North Rhine-Westphalia state, defeated two r
16/01/2021 4:40 PM
Biden names Armenian American Ike Hajinazarian as Regional Communications Director at White House
Biden names Armenian American Ike Hajinazarian as Regional Communications Director at White House
Joe Biden has named Armenian American Ike Hajinazarian as Regional Communications Director at the White House.Ike Hajinazarian most recently served as the Western Pennsylvania Regional Press Secretar
16/01/2021 9:09 AM
Issues hindering the return of POWs discussed at the National Assembly
Issues hindering the return of POWs discussed at the National Assembly
A closed working discussion organized by MPs Gor Gevorgyan and Sofia Hovsepyan on “Issues of return of prisoners of war in Armenia” took place in the National Assembly on Friday. Human Ri
16/01/2021 8:57 AM
Mobilization of foreign terrorist fighters in conflicts a new alarming trend, Armenia’s envoy to UN
Mobilization of foreign terrorist fighters in conflicts a new alarming trend, Armenia’s envoy to UN
Armenia remains firmly committed to the global fight against terrorism and is actively engaged in international and regional activities aimed at the implementation of the counter-terrorism convention
16/01/2021 5:46 AM
Any threat of violence against Armenian nationals condemnable – Ombudsman
Any threat of violence against Armenian nationals condemnable – Ombudsman
Any measure of the announced unblocking of economic and transport ties concerning our country must be implemented with the high guarantee of the rights of the citizens of Armenia and, first of all, t
15/01/2021 8:48 PM
Armenia, Belarus announce competition of joint science and technology projects
Armenia, Belarus announce competition of joint science and technology projects
Belarus’ State Committee on Science and Technology and the Science Committee at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia have announced a competition of joint S&T pr
15/01/2021 7:47 PM
Azerbaijan challenging the trust-building efforts of international mediators
Azerbaijan challenging the trust-building efforts of international mediators
The Armenian side has always supported the humanitarian contacts between the societies of the region, which should be based on mutual respect and tolerance, Spokesperson for the Armenian Ministry of
15/01/2021 4:36 PM
Kebab chef slammed for hosting BBQ in 19th-century Armenian church in Turkey
Kebab chef slammed for hosting BBQ in 19th-century Armenian church in Turkey
A kebab chef was criticized for hosting a barbecue in an ancient church in southeastern Turkey. The 19th-century structure has been abandoned after treasure hunters ransacked it, locals reported. A k
15/01/2021 3:01 PM