Geghard Monastery Listed in Lonely Planet’s 120 of World’s Most Amazing Buildings
The Geghard Monastery in Armenia has been listed among Lonely Planet’s 120 brilliant buildings, a selection that stretches from must-see classics to contemporary marvels. The name “Geghard” refers to the spear that wounded Christ. The monastery began as a small cave chapel, which Gregory declared held a sacred spring in the 4th century with looming […]
“Step Toward Home” Program for Diaspora Youth
The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of Armenia has announced a call for applications for the two-week Step Toward Home program. 400 Diaspora youth aged 13-18 will explore Armenia, improve their knowledge of the Eastern and Western Armenian languages, learn Armenian songs and dances, visit various historical and cultural sites and educational […]
PicsArt, DISQO, ServiceTitan: Three Armenian companies on Forbes list
Three Armenian companies – PicsArt, DISQO and ServiceTitan have been listed among America’s Best 500 Startup Employers. Forbes, in partnership with market research company Statista, has compiled the list by evaluating 2,500 U.S. businesses with at least 50 employees on three criteria: employer reputation, employee satisfaction and growth. Statista considered any company founded between 2012 […]
A CALL FROM THE HOMELAND – BIRTHRIGHT ARMENIA
Birthright Armenia was founded in 2003 with the belief that it is every Armenian’s birthright to not only see Armenia, but also experience their homeland via an enriching, hands-on, life-changing experience. The program provides young Diasporan Armenians between 21 and 32 a financially supported opportunity to connect to their ancestral homeland. Participants commit to at […]
Armenia A Safe Haven For Russians And Ukrainians
Amid the war in Ukraine and economic turmoil in Russia, the Armenian government has been quick to open its doors to Ukrainian, Russian and Belarusian citizens and companies who want to relocate to Armenia or find temporary refuge. According to the Zvartnots airport online registry, more than 70 flights from different Russian cities landed in […]
COAF Announces International Architectural Competition for 2nd SMART Campus in Armenia
The Children of Armenia Fund launched an international architectural competition for the COAF SMART Campus in Armenia’s Armavir region. Architects worldwide are welcome to submit their innovative architectural concepts for a rural environment of world-class educational, cultural, and tourism facilities online by May 2. An international jury panel chaired by award-winning architect Michel Mossessian and […]
iGorts 2022: Diaspora Professionals can Work in the Armenian government
The Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia has announced the launch of the iGorts 2022 program, which invites Diaspora Armenian professionals to serve in Armenia’s government for one year, contributing to the improvement and the development of programs and policies within the state institution. All accepted candidates will […]
YSMU starts 100 days – 100 surgeries program
Yerevan State Medical University, which has a century-old history of medicine, is launching a new program, “100 Years Behind the People”, which will run from March 8 to June 18, exactly 100 days. Starting from March 12, YSMU leading specialists will provide free consultations every Saturday from 11:00 to 14:00 in “Heratsi” N1, “Muratsan” University […]
Iran and Armenia Develop Bilateral Cooperation
Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade hails his visit to Armenia as constructive, saying Tehran and Yerevan agreed on the launch of joint ventures. Reza Fatemi Amin headed a high-ranking delegation, including trade officials and CEOs of private companies. Talks covered areas such as trade transit, marketing, and sales activities. According to Fatemi-Amin, Iran […]
