Primate of Tavush Diocese paid pastoral visit to 30 Diocesan villages taking New Year presents


To congratulate the New Year and Christmas of the residents of borderland villages in Tavush Diocese, Primate of Tavush Diocese Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan initiated a visit to over 30 villages taking presents there. The festive action of the bishop was joined by Pyunik Foundation for the Disabled... more

Branch of Yerevan Matenadaran was opened in Artsakh


On November 21, “Gandzasar” Scientific-Cultural Center of Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran was opened. The new center is the first ever branch of Yerevan Matenadaran located in the spiritual center of Artsakh. 
2015-11-24 11:01:23

Joshua Bell and Academy of St. Martin in Yerevan


The stage of Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall hosted Academy of St. Martin and Music Director of the Orchestra, famous violin Joshua Bell. London-based Orchestra of renowned musicians is one of the most long-lived chamber ensembles, while international periodicals compete in choosing the most... more
2015-11-23 16:17:37

Armenian, Turkish and German musicians engage in dialogue with Komitas


The concert titled “Dialogue with Komitas”made a journey across various stage of the world for months now condemning the Armenian Genocide through music. This time Komitas brought German, Turkish and Armenian musicians together on one stage at Chamber Music House.   
2015-11-21 18:09:45

Alternative Folk-Rock Band “Lav Eli” is 20 years old


Armenian Alternative Folk-Rock Band “Lav Eli” was founded in 1990-ies, in Vanadzor. In 1997, the band recorded its first CV called “LAV (Good)”. 20th jubilee of the band was features with 4 concerts in Vanadzor and Yerevan.     
2015-11-23 16:24:41

Issues of modern Armenian conjoined specialists


From November 18-19, International Conference on the Issues (regulation of language, creation of terminology and neologism) of Modern Armenian was held in the Faculty of Philology, Yerevan State University. The conference conjoined linguists from dozens of Armenian and Diaspora organizations of... more
2015-11-23 16:32:55

New books 23.11.2015


Antares Publishing House published the first Armenian book “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” (translator Shushanik Tamrazyan) and the novel of Louis-Ferdinand Céline“Journey to the End of Night” (translator Nvard Vardanyan).
2015-11-23 16:29:54

Exhibition of Yakov Margaryan’s individual collection in ModernArt Museum


Artist Yakov Zargaryan is known by many through his exclusive collection. The first egg of his collection of decorated eggs made of wood, clay, glass and metal was first decorated by Martiros Saryan in 1967 followed by Minas Avetisyan, Bazhbeuk-Melikyan, Rudolf Khachatryan and many other artists... more
2015-11-23 16:43:19
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Visiting Specialized Orphanage in Nor Kharberd


The children of Nor Kharberd Specialized Orphanage received guests on September 21. They were the school children of Sisavan and the members of Youth Union of Holy Mother of God Church in Vedi. The unexpected visit was initiated by Father Hovakim Haruyunyan and School Headmaster Narine Galstyan.... more
2015-09-25 20:07:50
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Official opening of International Festival Literary Arc 2015


On September 22, annual International Festival Literary Arc kicked off in the Lovers’ Park. The festival brings together famous writers, literary critics from all corners of the world under the Armenian skies for the seventh time now. Famous Romanian Armenian writer and political figure... more
2015-09-24 11:42:06
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Reconstructed Church St. Stepanos of Nigavan village was consecrated


The reconstruction of the church confiscated in Soviet years took more than 14 years. The entire community took part in the reconstruction. The consecration day was a feast in Nigavan.  
2015-09-23 16:38:37
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Replications of two famous khachkars (cross-stones) in Western Armenian were installed in Holy Etchm


Replications of two famous khachkars (cross-stones) in Western Armenian, weighing 12 and 14 tones, were installed in Holy Etchmiadzin adjacent to Yeremian cells of the Mother See and overlooking Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Library. The consecration of these khachkars dedicated to the centenary of... more
2015-09-23 16:30:29