Armenian people from 86 countries have something to do rather than something to say

Below are the highlights of the diverse issues concerning the Diaspora potential, that Mr. Shahinian tackles in his interview to 1intv.am (with English and Russian sub-titles). There is a force of seven million, individuals in the Diaspora, most of whom are advanced. Many Armenians have significant positions in their countries of residence. Whether from the […]

YSU biologists produce organic fertilizer from coffee waste

A group of 5 biologists from Yerevan State University have founded MiCoFe Startup and started recycling various types of organic waste. Using coffee waste, the young researchers have created organic fertilizer stimulating crop growth. One of the tasks of MiCoFe startup is to obtain valuable materials from waste recycling. With this in mind, the startup […]

Astghavard: A Therapy Center for Children with Disabilities

“Astghavard” NGO was established in 2003 and operates in 35 communities of the city of Vardenis. The mission of the NGO is to help solve the problems of children with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The center provides rehabilitation services by a multidisciplinary team. In addition to working with children, services are also provided to […]

EU monitoring capacity in Armenia becomes operational

On 20 October, the EU Monitoring Capacity in Armenia became operational following the decision by the European Union to deploy monitoring experts along the Armenian side of the international border with Azerbaijan. The mission in Armenia, consisting of 40 EU civilian monitoring experts, will report on military posture and ceasefire related developments in the border […]

Foreign nationals investing 150,000 USD in Armenia’s economy can get Armenian citizenship

Foreign nationals, who will have significant contributions to Armenia’s economy, science, education, culture, health and sports fields, can get a citizenship of Armenia. The respective draft decision has been put into circulation by the government. According to the draft, foreign citizens, who provide at least 150,000 US dollars to a foundation created for operating in […]

Women’s rights champion Jamila Afghani announced 2022 Aurora Prize winner

The small, square shaped-island lying southeast to the Venetian Lagoon, where Armenian Catholic monks created one of the most prominent centers of Armenian culture, has opened its gates to the Aurora Humanitarians. This year’s Aurora Prize winner is Jamila Afghani, who won for awakening humanity and championing women’s rights in patriarchal Afghanistan. https://www.civilnet.am/en/news/679383/womens-rights-champion-jamila-afghani-announced-2022-aurora-prize-winner/

Armenian Jewellers Association’s general assembly takes place in Yerevan

Armenian Jewellers Association, the first international Armenian professional trade Association since Armenia’s independence is the pride of Armenian jewellers worldwide. Founded in 1997, AJA offers the ideal opportunity and platform to all Armenian jewellers to connect, network and support one another as well as the burgeoning jewellery industry in Armenia. AJA general assembly took place […]

Çavuşoğlu tells Europe’s Turks to “react against” Armenian diaspora

Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has met with Turkish citizens in Strasbourg and told them to “react against” the local Armenian diaspora. Çavuşoğlu said Monday, October 10 that Ankara established the Turkish American steering committee in the U.S., which has started “very effective works to counter the slander of the Armenian diaspora against Turkey.” The Turkish […]