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Video - Luis Moreno Ocampo releases second report on Nagorno Karabakh genocide

In a new paper former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Luis Moreno Ocampo analyzes the ethnic cleansing against a group of Armenians living for centuries in Nagorno Karabakh constituting genocide and deportation as a crime against humanity, Armradio reports.

December 20, 2023 - 14:12

Video - Armenian teen breaks record performing pull ups between moving trucks

18-year-old Grigor Manukyan (Armenia) has broken the world record for the most consecutive pull ups on a bar positioned between two moving trucks, according to the website of the Guinness World Records, Armradio reports.

December 19, 2023 - 14:49

Armenian nationals sworn in at the Embassy in UK

Citizens of the Republic of Armenia took oath at the new Embassy of Armenia in the UK, Armradio reports.

December 16, 2023 - 15:43

New Armenian Sunday school opened in Belgium

In the Flemish town of Geraardsbergen, Belgium, an Armenian Sunday school named after Komitas Vardapet has been opened next to the Armenian Apostolic St. Grigor Lusavorich Church initiated by the parish council, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 10, 2023 - 17:19

Video - System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi team up to raise money for Armenia Fund

System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian and Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, who recorded the song “Patterns” together in 2000, have reunited for a new song that will help raise money for imperiled Armenians, the Rolling Stone reports.

December 9, 2023 - 15:12

Armenian Astrid Poghosyan honored with Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award 2023

Armenian Astrid Poghosyan has been honored by Shanghai Magnolia Silver Award 2023, Armradio reports.

December 6, 2023 - 18:57

What changes will there be from January 1 in order of making note about validity in foreign countries in passport of Armenia's citizen

According to the Government Decree of the Republic of Armenia № 1604-N of September 22, 2023, the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia from 1st January 2024 will start issuing ordinary (non-biometric) passports without an endorsement stating the validity of the passport for foreign countries, 1լւռեռ ռեպօռտս․

December 4, 2023 - 19:17

Video - First Armenian indigenous satellite already in orbit

The first Armenian indigenous satellite – Hayasat 1 – developed by Bazoomq space research lab jointly with CSIE - Center for Scientific Innovation and Education, has detached from the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket and has entered orbit, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 2, 2023 - 18:45

Hayasat-1: SpaceX launches Armenia’s first domestic satellite into space

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched at 10:19 Yerevan time from Vandenberg Space Force Base on the California coast. There were a total of 25 satellites on board, 1lurer reports.

December 2, 2023 - 14:22

Sidetalk co-founder Trent Simonian makes prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Armenian-American Trent Simonian, the co-founder of Sidetalk, has made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 in the Social Media category, reports Zartonk Media.

November 30, 2023 - 11:22

Exhibition at the National Assembly showcases the Armenian historical and cultural trace in Baku

An exhibition at the National Assembly showcases the Armenian historical and cultural trace in Baku. The Armenian religious and historical-cultural heritage of Baku, the buildings authored by Armenian architects and engineers and the heritage of Armenian tycoons of Baku are presented, Armradio reports.

November 29, 2023 - 14:20

Miss Universe Armenia Kristina Ayanian makes it to Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Armenian-American Kristina Ayanian has made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 in Media category, Armradio reports.

November 29, 2023 - 11:29

Photos - Armenia participates in Strasbourg Christmas Fair for first time

On the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, for the first time, Armenia participates in Strasbourg Christmas fair, Armradio reports.

November 28, 2023 - 11:11

Two patients injured in Stepanakert blast returning to Armenia after treatment in Bulgaria

Two patients, badly injured in fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh, received medical care in Bulgaria and are returning to Armenia, the Armenian Embassy in Bulgaria informs, Armradio reports.

November 27, 2023 - 17:57

Kidnapped Nagorno-Karabakh man files appeal against unlawful 15-year prison sentence in Azerbaijan

Vagif Khachatryan, an elderly ethnic Armenian man from Nagorno-Karabakh who was kidnapped by Azeri border guards during his ICRC-mediated medical evacuation on July 29 and later sentenced to 15 years in prison in Azerbaijan on fabricated war crime charges, has appealed the verdict to a court of appeals, his lawyer told Azeri media, Armenpress reports.

November 27, 2023 - 17:40

According to the international law, Azerbaijan must release all hostages – report

All Armenian political prisoners, POWs and hostages illegally held in Azerbaijan must be released immediately in accordance with the international law., ARMENPRESS reports.

November 24, 2023 - 12:35

Azerbaijani bulldozers carved a road through an historic burial ground in Shushi: CHW

Between October 5 and November 3, bulldozers carved a road through an historic burial ground in Shushi known as the Yerevan Gate cemetery. Nestled amidst the trees are at least 78 Armenian-inscribed tombstones dating between 1802 and 1913, “Caucasus Heritage Watch” research program said in an announcement, 1lurer reports.

November 23, 2023 - 11:31

Construction in Shushi has damaged archaeological remains of 1838 Armenian Meghretsots church – CHW

Construction in Shushi has damaged the archaeological remains of the 1838 Meghretsots Holy Mother of God church, the Caucasus Heritage Watch (CHW) alerts, Armradio reports.

November 21, 2023 - 14:55

New York Public Library names Center for Research in the Humanities after Vartan Gregorian

The trustees of The New York Public Library have voted to rename the Center for Research in the Humanities to the Vartan Gregorian Center for Research in the Humanities, Armradio reports.

November 21, 2023 - 14:45

Tehran, Yerevan sign MOU to remove Aras pollution in a year

Iran and Armenia have reached an agreement on removing pollution from Aras River within a year, Tehran Times reports.

November 18, 2023 - 11:38

Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem under possibly greatest existential threat, communique

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem issued a communique saying it is under possibly the greatest existential threat of its 16-century history. “This existential-territorial threat fully extends to all the Christian communities of Jerusalem”, The Armenian Patriarchate said, 1lurer reports.

November 16, 2023 - 20:21

Syrian FM says any encroachment on Armenia’s territorial integrity unacceptable

Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mikdad has expressed support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Armenia, Armradio reports.

November 15, 2023 - 11:15

His Holiness Aram I raises ethnic cleansing of Artsakh’s Armenian Christians with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson

His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church, called for American leadership in aiding Artsakh’s 100,000 Armenian Christian refugees, during discussions with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), and a dozen U.S. Representatives, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

November 10, 2023 - 18:01

Illegal demolition activity reportedly resumes at Armenian Gardens in Jerusalem

Illegal demolition activity has resumed on the Cows’ Garden (Armenian Gardens) property of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, 301 reports.

November 9, 2023 - 18:25

French journalists win Fondation Varenne prize for report on Nagorno Karabakh

French journalists Pierre Sautreuil and Thomas Guichard have won the Young Journalist Prize from Fondation Varenne for their report on “The lost drawings of Nagorno-Karabakh: on the trail of an Armenian family in exile” published in La Croix L’Hebdo, Armradio reports.

November 9, 2023 - 18:21

His Holiness Aram I to deliver opening prayer in US House

His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, will serve as the Guest Chaplain in the United States House of Representatives – offering the opening prayer before this Thursday’s session, Armradio reports.

November 8, 2023 - 13:48

Mayor of Paris will grant honorary citizenship to Artsakh Armenians on December 10

Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo will grant honorary citizenship to representatives of Artsakh Armenians on December 10, Armradio reports.

November 7, 2023 - 19:00

Video - What happened in Nagorno Karabakh was a form of genocide – Luis Moreno Ocampo

The European Union has a role to play in helping end violence in the world, Luis Moreno Ocampo, former Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), said at a press conference today, Armradio reports.

November 7, 2023 - 18:57

Investor ignores Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem’s cancellation of land deal and starts demolition works

The investor who sought to buy some 25 percent of the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem has ignored a letter by the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem cancelling the controversial real estate deal and has started demolition works, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem warned Monday, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 6, 2023 - 18:33

Video - A group of Israeli extremists enter Armenian Gardens in Jerusalem, claim ownership

On November 5, around 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon, a group of Israeli extremist settlers entered the Armenian Quarter’s Goverou Bardez [Cows’ Garden] where the Armenian community was stationed to prevent the further illegal demolition of the interior walls of the Cows’ Garden, Save the ArQ Movement reports.

November 6, 2023 - 13:58

If Biden wants to live up to principles of U.N. Charter, he will hold Azerbaijan accountable - Stephan Pechdimaldji

Communications strategist Stephan Pechdimaldji has warned that Azerbaijan's aggression will not stop with Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 17, 2023 - 15:39

Famous Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and his wife found dead

Dariush Mehrjui and his wife, Vahideh Mohammadifar, were killed in a murder incident at their home in Karaj city, chief of Alborz province police confirms.

October 16, 2023 - 10:32

Armenians in Israel willing to leave told to contact embassy

Armenian citizens in Israel who want to leave the country and return to Armenia are urged to send the copy of their passport, along with the paper verifying their entry to Israel in case of having one, to the Armenian embassy at armisraelembassy@mfa.am, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 12, 2023 - 13:43

Refugee children arriving in Armenia showing signs of severe psychological distress – UNICEF

Refugee children arriving in Armenia are showing signs of severe psychological distress, according to reports from UNICEF-supported social workers providing specialized care to children and families who have fled their homes in recent weeks, Armradio reports.

October 10, 2023 - 18:45

Ruben Vardanyan detained in Azerbaijan for four months

Former State Minister of Nagorno-Karabakh Ruben Vardanyan has been charged with three charges in Azerbaijan, State Security Service of Azerbaijan reported, 1lurer reports.

September 28, 2023 - 15:07

Kim Kardashian again calls on US government to prevent genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian-American reality TV star, entrepreneur Kim Kardashian and UCLA physician, Emmy-nominated film producer Eric Esrailian have again called on the US government and the international community to intervene immediately and prevent a humanitarian disaster in Nagorno-Karabakh amid the latest Azeri attacks, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 21, 2023 - 11:21

Kim Kardashian, Eric Esrailian issue plea to President Biden to prevent another Armenian Genocide

Entrepreneur and activists Kim Kardashian and Dr. Eric Esrailian are sending a message to President Joe Biden in the hopes of preventing another Armenian Genocide, Armradio reports.

September 9, 2023 - 10:45

Video - Prime Minister Pashinyan's wife meets with members of the Armenian community of Ukraine in Kyiv

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s wife Anna Hakobyan has met in Kyiv with members of the Armenian community of Ukraine, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 8, 2023 - 13:50

Video - On BBC World News, Serj Taniian and Artak Beglaryan talk Artsakh blockade

On BBC World News, lead singer of the System Of A Down Serj Tankian and former Adviser to the State Minister of Artsakh Artak Beglaryan talk about the devastating Azerbaijani blockade of Artsakh, the need for the Intenational community to act by sanctioning Azerbaijan and help bring in UN peacekeepers to avoid another Armenian Genocide, Armradio reports.

September 2, 2023 - 13:48

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria calls on Azerbaijan to open Lachin Corridor

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria has called on the Azerbaijani authorities to open the Lachin Corridor to ensure the security of the population and save them from famine ARMENPRESS reports.

September 2, 2023 - 13:43

LA City Council dedicates Republic of Artsakh Square in front of Azerbaijani Consulate

The official unveiling of street signs designating the intersection of Wilshire Blvd. and Granville Ave as Republic of Artsakh Square was held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, Armradio reports.

September 1, 2023 - 11:50

Video - What are trucks loaded from France to Kornidzor: Anne Hidalgo provides details

We are here to express our support, our solidarity, our friendship. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, whose delegation led the convoy of 10 trucks sent from France to the border area of Kornidzor, stated at the press conference organized in Syunik province, 1lurer reports.

August 30, 2023 - 18:03

As grandson and great-grandson of genocide survivors, it is unacceptable for me that even today people's right to exist is violated: Mayor of Strasbourg

Zhanna Barseghyan, Mayor of Strasbourg, during the press conference held in Syunik province, mentioned two reasons that motivated Strasbourg to participate in the initiative to send humanitarian cargo to Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

August 30, 2023 - 17:55

Video - ‘Your People Need You’: Protestors march outside Kim Kardashian’s home, urge her to speak up about Artsakh crisis

Armenian-American protestors lined the streets outside of Kim Kardashian‘s Hidden Hills home, blocking the entrance to her private community to demand she use her fame and influence to help resolve an ongoing crisis in the Republic of Artsakh, MSN reports.

August 29, 2023 - 10:53

First Armenian cross-stone consecrated and opened in Finland

On August 19, the consecration and opening ceremony of the first Armenian cross-stone (khachkar) in Finland took place at St. Herman Church of Alaska in Espoo, the second most populous city of Finland, Armradio reports.

August 22, 2023 - 12:55

Canadian FM discusses crisis in Artsakh with Armenian community leaders

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly met with leaders of the local Armenian community over the weekend, Armradio reports.

August 21, 2023 - 19:00

Lemkin Institute issues active genocide alert in Nagorno-Karabakh, calls on int'l leaders to take immediate action

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention has issued an Active Genocide Alert in Nagorno-Karabakh and called on international leaders to take immediate action against Azerbaijan to prevent further deaths after a man died of starvation resulting from the blockade, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 19, 2023 - 14:28

Turkish intellectuals unite to break blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh and prevent disaster

Politicians, writers, and human rights advocates from Turkey have united to issue a plea to the global community, urging immediate intervention to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh caused by Azerbaijan's blockade, gercek news reports.

August 16, 2023 - 19:05

French regions join Armenian humanitarian initiative for Nagorno-Karabakh

The City of Paris and several French regions have allocated humanitarian aid for the population of Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 9, 2023 - 17:42

Video - Former IBF, WBO world champion Arthur Abraham calls on UN to unblock Lachin Corridorv

Retired Armenian-German professional boxer Arthur Abraham has called for the opening of the Lachin Corridor, stressing that 120.000 people are fighting for survival, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 7, 2023 - 13:15

Henrikh Mkhitaryan draws attention to 8-month siege of Artsakh

Principled and unimpeded humanitarian access should be ensured across the Lachin corridor, former Armenia international Henrikh Mkhitaryan said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

August 6, 2023 - 10:43

Azerbaijan must allow ICRC to provide vital aid to Nagorno-Karabakh: Freedom House

Freedom House international human rights organization has urged Azerbaijan to allow to provide vital humanitarian assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh that has been under blockade by more than six months, 1lurer reports.

July 26, 2023 - 15:18

Serj Tankian, other show biz stars call for intervention as humanitarian crisis in Nagorno Karabakh worsens

System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has drafted an open letter calling on Azerbaijan to open the Lachin Corridor and end the oppression of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 25, 2023 - 14:25

Professor Richard G. Hovannisian dies aged 90

On July 10, in Los Angeles, Professor Richard G. Hovannisian passed away at the age of 90 Armradio reports.

July 11, 2023 - 13:52

Assyrians honor saints in long-held tradition in Iran's Urmia

A major in the northwestern Iranian city of Urmia has hosted a thousand-year ritual of honoring the saints of the churches with the presence of Assyrian Iranians, IRNA reports.

July 11, 2023 - 10:31

Disney criticized for glorifying “genocide killer” Mustafa Ataturk

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called on Disney to cancel its upcoming series about the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the modern Turkish state, Armradio reports.

July 3, 2023 - 18:44

ICTP Prize 2022 announced: Iranian cosmologists Shant Baghram and Mohammad Hossein Namjoo honoured

Every year, the ICTP Prize is awarded to young scientists from developing countries for outstanding contributions to a field within physics, in honour of a physicist from the same field. The 2022 award is shared by two outstanding Iranian cosmologists: Shant Baghram of Sharif University of Technology and Mohammad Hossein Namjoo of the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences, both in Tehran.

June 24, 2023 - 12:54

Video - President Khachaturyan meets with Armenian community representatives in Germany

President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan has met with members of the Armenian community of Germany during his visit to the country, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 19, 2023 - 14:15

French-Armenian Resistance hero Missak Manouchian to enter France’s Panthéon

Missak Manouchian, an Armenian genocide survivor who went on to become a French Resistance hero, will enter France’s Panthéon mausoleum of revered historical figures next year, President Emmanuel Macron announced in a statement Sunday, France24 reports.

June 19, 2023 - 10:58

Best Healthy Snack for Road Trips & Travels

(MNA) – This article lets you know what healthy snacks are for road trips and travel and include them in your trip basket.

June 11, 2023 - 11:15

First time, an Armenian candidate will take part in elections of Luxembourg communal council

For the first time, an Armenian candidate will take part in the elections of the Luxembourg communal council to be held on June 11 in Luxembourg City. Tatev Manukyan was nominated by "Fokus" party, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 9, 2023 - 18:51

Armenia celebrates Republic Day

Armenia celebrates the 105th anniversary of the First Republic.

May 28, 2023 - 11:27

Today is Charles Aznavour’s 99th birth anniversary

Today marks the 97th birth anniversary of Charles Aznavour

May 22, 2023 - 13:53

Multiple Lives of Armenian architect Gabriel Guevrekian

Gabriel Guevrekian was an Armenian architect, who designed buildings, interiors and gardens, and taught architecture. He worked in Europe, Iran and the USA.

May 19, 2023 - 13:43

Video - We have two homelands, Turkey and Armenia, and we want reconciliation – Marmara Publishing Director

The Turkish-Armenian community wants Armenia and Turkey to reconcile, Marmara newspaper’s Publishing Director Ari Haddeciyan told ARMENPRESS.

May 18, 2023 - 16:30

Armenian archaeologist becomes the first female archaeologist in Iran

Kouyoumjian studied Iranian archaeology of the Sassanid period and archaeology of India and China. She and her husband were both hired by the Iranian Ministry of Culture and served as technical inspectors of the Antiquities Authority during the French excavations in Susa, Khuzestan Province, Iran.

May 1, 2023 - 00:22

Armenian Church celebrates the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ or the Easter Feast is one of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church.

April 9, 2023 - 13:48

National and communal unity is highly significant for people of every country

The Iranian-Armenian community is one of the old, traditional and largest communities in the region of the Middle- East.

February 17, 2023 - 21:52

Video - Iran; Christians celebrate New Year in Virgin Mary Church

The Iranian Christians celebrated the new year in the Virgin Mary Church of Tabriz, northwest of the country, on Friday, Iran Press reports.

January 7, 2023 - 23:39

Representatives of Armenian Cultural Social Forum, St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, and Hayazd.com news website participated in the Global Armenian Summit held in Yerevan

Hayazd.com - Not only representatives of some social and cultural structures of the Armenian community of Iran did attend the Global Armenian Summit, but also representatives of the Armenian Cultural Social Forum, St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center and the Hayazd․com news website, and the board members of the twin centers the Iranian-Armenian honored artist Mrs. Loreta Avetisyan and Sipan Mkrtumyan.

November 2, 2022 - 12:04

Archbishop Nerses Melik-Tangian

Archbishop Nerses represents the “monastic ideal” of the Armenian Church. He clearly understood the critical position of the Vank not only in the past history but in the present needs of the Armenian nation.

October 25, 2022 - 19:47

On the initiative of the board of Armenian Cultural Social Forum, and St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, an event dedicated to the Day of Armenian Culture was held at the Raffi sport cultural complex

Օn the initiative of the board of Armenian Cultural Social Forum, and St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, a cultural event organized by the educational and cultural committee of Armenian Cultural Social Forum dedicated to the Artsakh and on the occasion of the Day of Armenian Culture , was held In the "Masis" hall of the Raffi sport cultural complex․

October 22, 2022 - 17:20

"Hayazd.com" website resumes operating with a new formulation

We inform dear visitors of Hayazd.com news website that the website stopped working during the past few days due to some technical issues.

October 4, 2022 - 10:21

Respected officials of Imam Khomeini (RA) Relief Committee visited St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center

Hayazd - On September 5, 2022, the meeting of the director of St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, Mr. Arbi Timurian, and the respected officials of Imam Khomeini (RA) Relief Committee was held at the Holy Mary Charity Center.

September 6, 2022 - 22:46

Management and representatives of Armenian Cultural Social Forum, St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, and Business Forum, visited Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Tehran, to leave notes in the book of mourning at Embassy.

HAYAZD - On August 21, 2022, the management and representatives of Armenian Cultural Social Forum, St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, and Business Forum, visited the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Tehran to offer their condolences for the tragic incident that took place in the "Surmalu" shopping center in Yerevan, as a result of which 16 Armenian citizens were killed.

August 22, 2022 - 13:42

Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of Assumption of the Holy Mother of God

Each year on the Sunday closest to the date of August 15, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of St. Mary, the Holy Mother of God. In the Calendar of the Armenian Church, this feast is the fourth of five major feasts that are commemorated, and is the oldest one dedicated to St. Mary.

August 14, 2022 - 14:56

Iranian poet Hushang Ebtehaj passes away at 94

Iranian Poet Hushang Ebtehaj with the pen name of "Sayeh" passed away at the age of 94, IRNA reports.

August 10, 2022 - 11:08

Meeting held with founders of Mantashyants Entrepreneurs Union at international Espinas Palace hotel in Tehran

HAYAZD.com - On the initiative of the board of Armenian Cultural Social Forum, St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, and in attendance of the founding director of "Mantashyants Entrepreneurs Union " Vahram Mirakyan, and the founding director of "MIKART" company Mikayel Apyan, and with the participation of a number of invited Iranian-Armenian businessmen, the board of the Iranian-Armenian Business Forum, entrepreneurs and businessmen playing a major role in Iran's industrial sector, the second meeting of the Iranian-Armenian business community took place in the Parseh hall of the international "Espinas Palace" hotel in Tehran.

July 30, 2022 - 19:26

Wide Iranian media coverage of the first large conference of Iranian-Armenian businessmen and entrepreneurs

The first large conference of the Iranian-Armenian business community was held in the Espinas international hotel in Tehran on July 14, with the participation of a number of invited Iranian-Armenian businessmen, and entrepreneurs.

July 21, 2022 - 14:50

For the first time, a large business forum of Iranian-Armenian businessmen and entrepreneurs held in Tehran

HAYAZD.com - On the initiative of the administration of Armenian Cultural Social Forum, and St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, the first meeting of the Iranian-Armenian business community was held in the Apadana hall of the Espinas international hotel in Tehran on July 14, with the participation of a number of invited Iranian-Armenian businessmen, and entrepreneurs.

July 16, 2022 - 17:19

The administration of Armenian Cultural Social Forum and S. Mariam Astvatsatsin Charitable Center visited Armenian Embassy in Iran

At the invitation of Armenian Embassy in Tehran, the administration of Armenian Cultural Social Forum, and St. Maryam Astsvatsatsin Charitable Center, and the Hayazd.com news website editor visited the Armenian Embassy in Iran on Wednesday, July 6.

July 7, 2022 - 15:56

Video - Science, education and economy are interconnected - Ardem Patapoutian

Science, education and economy are interconnected, they guarantee a brighter future for Armenia, as a result of his visit to Armenia, the famous Armenian scientist, Nobel Prize winner Ardem Patapoutian came to this conclusion, Armenpress reports.

June 18, 2022 - 11:03

Live now. Tomorrow, who knows? May 22, Charles Aznavour’s 98th birth anniversary

May 22 marks the 97th birth anniversary of Charles Aznavour.

May 23, 2022 - 10:54

Armenian student Anoush Baghdassarian receives Harvard’s 2022 Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Award

Anoush Baghdassarian is the recipient of the 2022 Andrew L. Kaufman Pro Bono Award. Graduating with an unprecedented 4,000 pro bono hours during her time at Harvard Law School, Baghdassarian is a stand-out student in the clinical and pro bono community, according to Harvard’s official website, Armradio reports.

May 22, 2022 - 11:05

If Armenian Genocide was condemned in time it would’ve prevented future genocides – President Khachaturyan

YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan released a statement on the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

April 24, 2022 - 10:40

Armenian statehood the most impressive way to honor the memory of victims of Medz Yeghern – PM Pashinyan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has issued a message on 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The message reads:

April 24, 2022 - 10:08

Video - In the memory of the innocent victims of Armenian Genocide

In the city of Adana during the darkest days of the Ottoman Empire, there began a tragedy that marked the start of what was to become known as the Armenian Genocide.

April 23, 2022 - 08:15

Video - Creative Easter egg decorating ideas

It’s that time again – time to gather those eggs and think about how you want to decorate them for Easter. While the traditional way of dyeing in a vinegar based dye is always good, there are many other ways that you can make those eggs really stand out.

April 16, 2022 - 11:07

April 7, Motherhood and Beauty day for Armenians around the world

Motherhood and beauty day (Armenian: Մայրության և գեղեցկության օր) is an official holiday in Armenia dedicated to women.

April 7, 2022 - 11:37

MEDIAN DAY OF GREAT LENT (MIJINK) - Video

According to Archbishop Malachia Ormanian, the 24th day or the fourth Wednesday of the period of Great Lent, is called Mijink symbolizing that the first half of the period of Great Lent has already passed. Since that day church hymns written by Stegh are sung during the Peace Service held in the evenings on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

March 23, 2022 - 13:11

More than 3000 Iranian tourists expected to visit Armenia in Nowruz

More than 3000 Iranian tourists are expected to arrive in Armenia by air to celebrate their New Year – Nowruz, President of the Armenian Tourism Federation Mekhak Apresyan said at a press conference in ARMENPRESS, adding that several flights have already been carried out.

March 22, 2022 - 10:44

PM Nikol Pashinyan’s congratulatory message on the occasion of International Women’s Day

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The message reads:

March 8, 2022 - 14:51

The second conference on Iranian-Armenian community issues will be held in Tehran

The second conference entitled "Iranian-Armenian community - present and future" will be held in the hall of "Parsian" hotel in Tehran.

March 6, 2022 - 10:01

Armenians in Ukraine actively involved in helping needy people

YEREVAN, MARCH 5, ARMENPRESS. The situation in Ukraine’s capital Kiev is calm, but it is tense in the suburbs, Kiev-based Ukrainian-Armenian political analyst Marat Hakobyan said in an interview to ARMENPRESS, adding that currently people are being evacuated from the suburbs.

March 5, 2022 - 17:30

Armenian civilian killed in Ukraine

An ethnic Armenian civilian has been killed in Ukraine, a spokesperson for the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs told Public Radio of Armenia.

March 3, 2022 - 17:49

Renowned Architect of the 20th century, Founder of the New Armenian Architecture Alexander Tamanyan

Today is the birthday of Renowned Architect of the 20th century, Founder of the New Armenian Architecture Alexander Tamanian

February 21, 2022 - 12:01

“Maternity leave” increases for mothers of twins

TEHRAN – In line with "Law on Family and Youth Support", mothers of twins can take maternity leave for one year.

February 20, 2022 - 11:18

Marseille preparing to celebrate 30th anniversary of twin-city relationship with Yerevan

The French city of Marseille is preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of twin-city relationship with Yerevan. High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan discussed the issue with Deputy Mayor of Marseille Michèle Rubirola on Friday.

February 19, 2022 - 11:02

Kurdish community of Armenia demonstrates outside UN office warning of Turkey’s ‘genocidal policy’

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 15, ARMENPRESS. Representatives of the Kurdish community of Armenia held a demonstration outside the United Nations office in Yerevan, calling on the UN to convene a special session and demand Turkey to release political prisoner Abdullah Ocalan, the co-founder of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) who is widely considered by Kurds around the world as their leader.

February 16, 2022 - 11:44

UNESCO responds to alarms about desecration of Armenian monuments by Azerbaijan, hopes to send mission soon

UNESCO continues working to send an Independent Technical Mission to Nagorno Karabakh, a spokesperson for the organization told Armenpress.

February 16, 2022 - 11:35

New St. Sarkis Armenian Church consecrated in San Diego

More than 15 years in the making, the new St. Sarkis Armenian Church was consecrated in San Diego. The church is located at 13925 El Camino Real, near Del Mar, Asbarez reports.

February 15, 2022 - 14:12

Swedish TV program explores Armenian cuisine

The popular daily TV show Go’kväll aired on Swedish Sveriges Television, touched upon the Armenian cuisine during the February 10th episode, the Armenian Embassy in Sweden informs.

February 14, 2022 - 11:39

PM Pashinyan offers condolences on the death of Arthur Grigoryan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a letter of condolences on the death of People’s Artist of Armenia, composer Arthur Grigoryan. The letter particularly runs as follows,

February 5, 2022 - 10:25

PM Pashinyan hosts composer Loris Tjeknavorian

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hosted today composer and conductor Loris Tjeknavorian.

February 5, 2022 - 10:24

California legislators announce scholarships to raise awareness of Armenian Genocide

The California Armenian Legislative Caucus is holding two scholarship contests for the 2022 remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students from 9th grade through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to increase greater awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary.

February 4, 2022 - 14:49

Iran in sixth wave of pandemic: health minister

TEHRAN – Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has announced the beginning of a new wave of coronavirus pandemic, as the number of infected people with the Omicron variant is surging.

January 29, 2022 - 14:20

India’s Republic Day celebrated in Armenia

The 73rd Republic Day of India was celebrated at the Embassy of India in Yerevan today.

January 27, 2022 - 11:16

Female Iranian students runner up at IDA 2022

TEHRAN – Three industrial design students of Tehran’s Al-Zahra University won second place in the educational toy design category of the International Design Awards (IDA 2022).

January 24, 2022 - 14:25

Samuel Khachikian

Samuel Khachikian ( 1923 , Tabriz Iran, – 22 October 2001, Tehran) was an Armenian-Iranian film director, screenwriter, author, and film editor.

January 17, 2022 - 11:36

Armenian poet Razmik Davoyan dies aged 81

Armenian poet Razmik Davoyan died in Yerevan today at the age of 81.

January 11, 2022 - 14:30

Video - The Prime Minister congratulates all Armenians on Christmas

On Christmas Eve, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated all Armenians on Christmas.

January 6, 2022 - 13:34

Christmas message of the Catholicos of All Armenians

His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, has issued a message on the Feat of Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. The message reads:

January 6, 2022 - 13:32

Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ

On January 6, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which is the commemoration of the Birth and Baptism of Jesus Christ. God was incarnated and appeared to the people. During the Baptism of Jesus God the Father said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased” (Mt 3:17) and the Holy Spirit descended on Christ in the form of dove, so God appeared to the people for the second time. So, both Theophanies revealed by means of the Birth and Baptism of Jesus Christ are celebrated in the Armenian Church jointly on January 6. The feast starts on the eve, in the evening of January 5, and is continued after the midnight. On the eve a solemn Candlelight Divine Liturgy is celebrated and on January 6 a solemn Divine Liturgy is celebrated. At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy Blessing of the Waters Service is conducted symbolizing the Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan at the commencement of His ministry. By means of His Baptism Jesus blessed water.

January 6, 2022 - 13:20

10 tips for mental health improvement in 2022

Here are the top ten tips on how to improve your mental health in 2022.

January 2, 2022 - 10:38

Imam Khamenei’s sincere communications with Iranian Christians

Tehran, IRNA - The presence of the followers of different divine religions - including Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism - living together in Iran alongside the Muslim majority is a sign showing that the Islamic government pays attention to the rights of citizens of religious minorities.

January 2, 2022 - 10:29

Video - Christians in Tehran celebrate New Year 2022 in Blessed Virgin Mary Church

Tehran (IP) - The New Year, which is one of the biggest and happiest holidays for all Christians in the world and begins with the birth of Jesus Christ, was held last night (Friday) in the presence of a group of Christians in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

January 1, 2022 - 12:27

Video - Iran Press News Agency felicitates New Year 2022

Tehran (IP) - Congratulating the New Year 2022 to all Christians worldwide, Iran Press News Agency's managers and staff wish a blessed year of peace, health, and justice.

January 1, 2022 - 12:17

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

By warm greetings, We wish You infinite love and happiness, new successes and new achievements in the New Year.

December 31, 2021 - 13:57

Caro Lucas

Caro Lucas Ghukasian was an Iranian Armenian scientist. His many areas of contribution to Iranian scientific society include biological computing, computational intelligence, uncertain systems, intelligent control, fuzzy systems, neural networks, multiagent systems, swarm intelligence, data mining, business intelligence, financial modeling, knowledge management, systems science, and general design theory.

December 17, 2021 - 17:22

Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Tehran Archbishop Sepuh Sargsyan's visit to "Armenian Cultural Social" Forum and, "S. Mariam Astvatsatsin " Charitable Center

On December 9, 2021 in Tehran, on the initiative of the "S. Mariam Astvatsatsin "Charitable Center, and the" Armenian Cultural and Social "Forum, the guest of the center was the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Tehran Archbishop Sepuh Sargsyan.

December 11, 2021 - 23:45

Armenians rally in Athens, march to Turkish Embassy

Hundreds of Armenians marched to the Turkish Embassy in Athens on the first anniversary of the Artsakh war, the Armenian National Committee of Greece informs.

November 8, 2021 - 14:50

Prominent painter Iran Darroudi dies at 85

Tehran, IRNA – Iran Darroudi, prominent Iranian painter, film director and art critic passed away on Friday.

October 30, 2021 - 10:04

Kim Kardashian says son Psalm “looks Armenian”

YEREVAN, MAY 10, ARMENPRESS. American-Armenian reality TV superstar Kim Kardashian congratulated her son Psalm on the 2nd birthday, noting that he “looks most Armenian”.

October 21, 2021 - 12:07