Culture

10 Countries Withdraw, Unable to Pay Participant Fees

Preparations for the Eurovision 2010 Song Contest are drawing to an end. Ten countries were excluded from the contest due to their inability to secure enough funds for the participation fee.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:47:03 -0600

World DJ Day is Today

Each year the World DJ Fund has a full week of fundraising which cumulates in World DJ Day on March 9. On that day, different DJs from around the world pledge their one night’s fees for different charities.
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:48:30 -0600

Unbreakable Ties that Bind

The Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art in Yerevan (NPAK/ACCEA) will be hosting an exhibit by Armenian-American artist Adrineh Gregorian from March 26 to April 1 called “Unbreakable Ties that Bind.”
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:48:46 -0600

The Hurt Locker: Best Picture of the Year at Oscars

Made for just $15 million USD the tense, low budget Iraq war drama won out over James Cameron's sprawling science fiction epic Avatar, which has become the biggest grossing film of all time, taking $2.5 billion USD at the box office, at the 82nd Academy Awards.
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:26:53 -0600

Kargin Haghordum show shut down

“Kargin Haghordum” telecast broadcasted on Armenia TV closed, TV administrative department informed.
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:41:40 -0600

Digitized manuscripts available in new Matenadaran building

New building of Matenadaran (Institute of Ancient Manuscripts) offers large reading rooms where visitors can familiarize themselves with digitized manuscripts, Gurgen Gasparyan, IT and Publishing Advisor to the Director of Matenadaran told.
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:25:37 -0600

Armenia and UAE to expand cooperation

March 1, RA Ambassador to United Arab Emirates Vahagn Melikyan met with UAE Foreign Trade Minister Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi and Deputy Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Mohammed al-Suwaidi to convey congratulatory message of Armen Gevorkyan.
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:53:02 -0600

Saryan’s exhibition opened in Tretyakov Gallery

The exhibition dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the renowned Armenian painter Martiros Saryan opened in the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:36:11 -0600

We congratulate Istanbul Armenian church for achievements in IT

At the press conference, head of affluent Turkish “Turk Buro-Sen” organization Fahrettin Yokus spoke of Turkey Genocide words posted on Istanbul St. Gregory the Illuminator’s website, informing that it is already erased.
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:25:27 -0600

Germany’s Carnival Season Celebrates Muslim Integration

A Muslim immigrant has been appointed “carnival prince” in Bonn, Germany, this year. It is a rare honour being hailed as a symbol for successful integration, reports the United Arab Emirates’ The National.
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:57:39 -0600