Ordination of Deacons in the Mother Cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Yerevan


The Feast of St. Stephan the Proto-deacon and First Martyr was solemnly celebrated in St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Yerevan. During the festive liturgy, which was presided over by His Holiness Karekin II, Patriarch of All Armenians, an ordination ceremony of 26 deacons took place.

 

 

Embry Tech


"Embry Tech" is an Armenian startup that creates smart insoles for shoes. And the Ebry Tech app records body weight changes, analyzes activity and behavior, and helps to lead a healthy lifestyle.

 

 

"Katil" band


The famous and unknown songs of different Armenian provinces are presented by the boys of "Katil" band with new instrumentation and means of expression.

"Vark Hayots" traditional song and dance group


"Vark Hayots" traditional song and dance group tries to bring back the traditional song and dance, to bring to life the forgotten rituals and traditions.

History and public memory


What is the perception of history in our society? How can the education system work effectively, how to link academic science and higher education Institute? How does the education system shape citizens and intellectuals? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about these issues with Doctor of History, Professor Albert Stepanyan. 

 

 

New strategy of education and science. Part 12


We are discussing the new strategy of science and education with Karine Sargsyan, an science organization expert.

Holy Nativity: the sacrament of renewal and life


For centuries, Christians have eagerly and lovingly awaited the glorious proclamation of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. How does modern man perceive the sacrament of Holy Nativity, is he ready to see the true meaning of the feast in his life, to feel the changes that begin with the birth of the Savior, and to be renewed in spirit? Hayk Hambardzumyan talked to Fr. Arnak Harutyunyan.

 

 

How to become four million?


Birth rate in Armenia decreases every year. In 2018, the mortality rate in Lori region exceeded the birth rate. Back in the 1980s, experts predicted that the population of Armenia would reach 4,200,000 in the 2000s. The previous authorities had announced their intention to reach a population of 4 million in twenty years, which, according to experts, was impossible. The current government has already announced the increase of birth control programs. Are they enough to ensure population growth? Discussed by Anna Hovhannisyan, UNFPA Population and Development Program Coordinator, and Artak Markosyan, Head of the Demography Department of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.

 

 

Rockbite Games


The Deeptown and Sandship games of the Rockbite games Armenian company have more than 10 million downloads on Apple and Android systems. The founders claim that the games they create train the mind, require knowledge and flexibility.

Attitude towards hate speech


When freedom of speech turns into hate speech, it is limited to the literal meaning of the word. Legislation in many countries of the world provides criminal penalties for uttering or spreading hate speech. A working group has been formed in the National Assembly to reform the legislation aimed at the fight against hate speech in our country. What will this group do, what will it reform and how?

 

 

New strategy of education and science. Part 11


We are discussing the new science and education strategy with Nara Magtaghyan, Program Director of the Teach Armenia Educational Foundation.

Annunciation to the Virgin Mary


Rev. Fr. Arnak Harutyunyan, singer Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan, culturologist Karen Hovhannisyan present the sacrament of the Feast of the Annunciation, and analyze the Gospel episodes related to the feast and the image of the Mother of God.