Armenia

Armenian Foreign Minister Speaks at Oxford University

On May 21 Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian offered an extended speech on Armenia’s foreign policy at the OxfordUniversity. In attendance were students and lecturers of the University, experts and analysts....
Armenian Edition of Turkish Writer Elif Shafak’s Book Released

YEREVAN — The Armenian edition of famous Turkish writer Elif Shafak’s book “The Bastard of Istanbul” has been released. It has been translated by Maro Madoyan-Alajajyan. Shafak’s book attracted her not...
U.S. Ambassador John Heffern: Turkey to Blame for the Failure of Normalization of Relations with Armenia

YEREVAN — The process of normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations failed because of Turkey, US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern said at the meeting with students at Synopsis Armenia R&D Center....
Anna’s Diary: 25th Anniversary of Sumgait Pogroms

On April 8, 2013 LA City Hall hosted an event featuring Anna AstvatsaturianTurcotte, lawyer and author of a book entitled, “Nowhere, A Story of Exile” based on her own diary entries...
Belarusian and Armenian Presidents Discuss Bilateral Relations

YEREVAN — Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian has held talks with his visiting Belarusian counterpart, Alyaksandr Lukashenka. The two presidents told journalists after their meeting on May 13 that they discussed bilateral...
New Armenian Cabinet Unveiled

YEREVAN — Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian unveiled late on Tuesday his new but largely unchanged cabinet that was formed as a result of Armenia’s recent presidential election. The ruling Republican Party...
Armenian Ruling Party Wins Big In Disputed Yerevan Vote

YEREVAN –Leading Armenian civic organizations described the mayoral elections in Yerevan as undemocratic on Monday, alleging widespread vote buying, multiple voting and other irregularities that benefited the ruling Republican Party (HHK)....
Valerie Boyer: Time to Recognize the Independence of Nagorno Karabakh

STEPANAKERT – It’s time for us – as friends of democracy – to recognize this country,” French MP Valerie Boyer stated at the National Assembly of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. A...
U.S. State Department Annual Report Critical of Armenia’s Human Rights Record

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. State Department has released its “Country Reports On Human Rights Practices” for 2012, highlighting crackdowns on civil society, struggles for democratic change, and threats to freedom...
Taner Akcam: Armenia-Turkey Border Should be Opened for Normalization of Relations

As the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide approaches, historian Taner Akcam suggests Turkey open its borders with Armenia as a step to normalize relations between the two countries. Talking to Today’s...
Serzh Sarkisian Takes Oath of Office

Raffi Hovannessian Holds “Inauguration of a New Armenia” Police Clash with Protesters on Bagramian Street YEREVAN — President Serzh Sarkisian was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, during an...
Inauguration Day in Armenia

YEREVAN — The Armenian police warned on Monday that they will use force against opposition leader Raffi Hovannisian and his supporters if the latter march towards the presidential palace in Yerevan...
Threat of Genocide of Armenians Still Exists in Azerbaijan

The Voice of Russia has published an article by Ruben Zargaryan, Associate Professor of History, Advisor of the NKR MFA. The article runs as follows: “Armenians have commemorated the 25th anniversary...
Raffi Hovannisian Ends Hunger Strike, Attends Easter Mass at Holy Echmiadzin

YEREVAN — Opposition leader Raffi Hovannisian has ended a 21-day hunger strike to attend an Easter Service at the Holy Echmiadzin Cathedral together with his family. Hovannisian thanked his supporters for...
Armenia’s National Carrier Armavia Declares Bankruptcy

YEREVAN — Armenia’s national airline, Armavia, has declared the start of bankruptcy proceedings. The carrier said in Friday’s statement that it will halt flights next week. Armavia currently has 14 aircraft...
Sarkisian Signals Readiness for Dialogue with Opposition Challenger

YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian has agreed, in principle, to start a dialogue with Raffi Hovannisian based on the proposals the opposition leader sent him last week to end...
International Mediators Visit Karabakh and Armenia to Discuss Peace Process

YEREVAN — U.S., Russian and French mediators have visited Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia and met with top government officials there in a fresh round of shuttle diplomacy aimed at kick-starting the Armenian-Azerbaijani...
Chess Candidates Tournament: Aronian Defeats Azeri Opponent to Continue Sharing the Lead

Armenia’s Aronian defeats Azeri opponent in the Candidates Tournament LONDON — Armenian and Norwegian grandmasters, Levon Aronian and Magnus Carlsen, continue to share the lead after six rounds of play at...
Circle of Friendship with Karabakh Republic Formed in French National Assembly

PARIS — A group of municipalities, members of the French National Assembly and Senate, who represent France’s major political forces, announced the formation of Circle of Friendship with Nagorno Karabakh Republic...
President Sarkisian Rules Out Visiting with Raffi Hovannisian in Liberty Square

YEREVAN — President Serzh Sarkisian criticized Raffi Hovannisian on Monday for disputing the legitimacy of his reelection and claiming to represent most Armenians, saying that only a tiny segment of the...