April 2012
Culture as a factor for stable development
A regional conference on “Cultural policy: Policy for Culture: Culture as a Factor for Stable Development” was held in Yerevan today within the framework of the events dedicated to the 500th anniversary of Armenian printing and the proclamation of Yerevan as World Book Capital 2012. more >
March 2012
Armenian Human Rights Defender evaluates the activities of Ministry of Culture
Armenian Human Rights Defender Karen Andreasyan presented the evaluation of the activities of the RA Ministry of Culture of 2011. more >
500th anniversary of Armenian Printing
We’ve entered the land of books”, - reported the invaders in surprise after the first Arab invasion of Armenia. Far away from Armenia – “the land of books”, in Venice in the year of 1512 Hakob Meghapart, who worshipped manuscripts, printed the first Armenian book; this was altogether only six decades after Gutenberg’s invention of printing. more >
February 2012
Prime Minister Attends the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibitions Dedicated to the Feast of St. Sarkis
At the National Center of Aesthetics and at "Academy" art gallery exhibitions dedicated to the feast of St. Sarkis, Patron of Love and Youth launched today. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Navasard archbishop Kchoyan attended the opening ceremony, touring the exhibition halls and getting acquainted with the presented works. more >
December 2011
Armenia elected Deputy Chairman of UNESCO Committee Bureau
Armenia has been elected Deputy Chairman of the Bureau of UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, the press office of the Ministry of Culture reported. more >
November 2011
Armenian culture minister: US funding withdrawal will not hinder UNESCO work
Armenian Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Hasmik Poghosyan said Thursday that the United States' decision to stop contributing to the UNESCO budget following the organization's recognition of Palestine, will not affect its work negatively. more >
December 2010
Armenian Minister of Culture sums up the results of 2010
Ms. Poghosyan specifically emphasized inclusion of Armenian khachkars and Aram Khachaturian’s works into UNESCO cultural heritage and memory of the world lists. more >
September 2010
Gagik Ginosyan: culture main factor for national identity preservation
Armenia needs a culture policy developed at the highest level, according to Gagik Ginosyan, director of Karin song and dance ensemble. more >
February 2010
Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Culture resigns
RA Deputy Minister of Culture Davit Muradyan resigned from his post, said Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan at today’s government session. According to him, Muradyan decided to pursue his creative work. more >
August 2009
Historic processes take place in South Caucasus
Interview with Alexander Bozhko, Ukraine's Ambassador to Armenia, on what has changed in the South Caucasus since the hostilities last August. Amongst changes highlighted, last November, in Odessa, the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Armenian Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs signed a cultural cooperation program for 2008-2012. more >
July 2009
Youth theater in Armenia fears “Ministry-orchestrated merger”
The staff of a youth theater in Yerevan have accused Armenia’s Ministry of Culture of devising a scheme to merge their state-run theater with another one that lacks the “state status” (and, therefore, the benefit of state budget funding). more >
June 2009
Deputy Minister of Culture dismissed
Under a June 24 decree of Armenia's Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Gagik Gyurjian was relieved of the post of Deputy Minister of Culture, reports RoA Government's press service. more >
May 2009
Nocturnal display: Museums in Armenia offer free late evening entrance as part of international campaign
Last weekend art lovers in Yerevan and other towns in three provinces of Armenia had a chance to visit different museums free of charge till midnight thanks to the ‘Museum Night’ campaign. more >
January 2009
Awards to promote culture in Armenia
The Ministry of Culture of Armenia prepares awards for the journalists and mass media for covering cultural events. “The journalists should help us, to analyze and show both the good and bad sides of our work, of course based on facts,” said the Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan. more >
October 2008
Haigazian University honors Minister of Culture
Haigazian University honored Minister of Culture Mr. Tammam Salam for his contributions to the enrichment of society, during its Founders’ Day celebration, on October 13, 2008. more >
January 2008
Armenian Culture in Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Germany
Armenia's ministry of culture will hold days of Armenian culture in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Germany and the Scandinavian countries, and will introduce Armenians to the cultures of Iran, Germany and Scandinavian countries. more >
October 2007
Minister of Culture Summarized Her 100-Day Activity
The Minister of Culture has indicated future policy priorities, including personnel issues, taking culture to provincial areas, and promoting the arts on TV. more >
September 2007
Days of European heritage kick off today
During these days, all museums under ministry of culture and ministry of nature protection are open and free of charge. more >
Cultural combat that cannot be joined
A famous Armenian song master has called for the ministry of culture to be the 'connecting link' in the field of culture. 'It is clear that the ministry does not have the function to dictate its will on the state,' he said. more >
January 2007
ARMENIAN PRESIDENT, MINISTER OF CULTURE DISCUSS SITUATION IN SECTOR OF CULTURE
Armenian President Robert Kocharian and Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Hasmik Poghosyan have met to discuss the situation in the sector of culture and steps to improve it. more >
September 2004
New Armenian cultural portal created
Presentation of a new cultural portal containing information on Armenia's culture took place in Yerevan on September 8. more >
August 2004
All-Armenian Festival will be held biannually
The all-Armenian One Nation - One Culture festival will be held biannually, Lilit Asatryan, Armenian deputy minister of culture and youth has announced. more >
January 2012
Yerevan, World Book Capital 2012
Yerevan, World Book Capital 2012 will bring together experts and professional from the region and all over the world and will serve as an impetus to promote publishing and raise awareness that books can serve as a medium which encourages cultural, political, social and economic development. more >
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