14:47, 2 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Moderna Chairman Noubar Afeyan has talked to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about the forced displacement of over 100,000 Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh as a result of the ethnic cleansing campaign perpetrated by Azerbaijan and the unlawful arrest of Ruben Vardanyan.
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14:27, 2 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. 5 suspects have been arrested in Armenia for allegedly plotting a terror attack, the National Security Service (NSS) has announced.
The five suspects, together with unidentified accomplices plotted a bombing attack, seizure of government buildings and murder, the NSS said in a statement.
The goal of the would-be terrorists was to dismantle the activities of government bodies.
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Authorities raided the apartments of the suspects and found firearms and ammunition, a drone and two gas cylinders supposedly intended as attachment, body armor, military fatigues, handcuffs, surveillance devices, computers, mobile phones, communication devices, ten unused SIM cards of Armenian and Russian communications operators and documents outlining the preparations of the terror attack and other items.
The suspects had even come up with a codename of their plot – Northern Abscission.
The suspects had opened Ukrainian and Moldovan telegram channels under the name of National Salvation Rebellion intended for “involving broader segments” in the terror attacks.
The suspects had also acquired medical supplies and planned to move their families to Georgia before the attack.
The terror suspects planned detailed moves for ambushing, surveilling and retreating from buildings. They even planned to distribute flyers and other procedures to involve accomplices and coordinate their actions.
Authorities are working to identify other accomplices of the suspects.
15:17, 2 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Greece has sent humanitarian aid to Armenia for the forcibly displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Ambassador of Greece to Armenia Evangelos Tournakis said Thursday.
4 tons of humanitarian goods were delivered to the Armenian authorities on November 2. A team of psychologists and social workers have also arrived to Armenia to provide psychological assistance to the forcibly displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh.
“Greece stands by Armenia, which is once again proven today. Taking this occasion, I’d like to also say that Greece strongly supports Armenia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty,” the Greek ambassador said.
15:47, 2 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Large numbers of forcibly displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh are applying for Armenian citizenship, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said.
“We were certainly expecting this process,” Pashinyan said at the November 2 Cabinet meeting.
“Our objective is to organize this work as quickly as possible. But this also has some legislative nuances that must be maintained,” he added.
15:24, 2 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on Russia's withdrawal from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), which the country signed in 1996 and ratified in 2000, TASS news agency reports.
The document was supposed to become the main international legal instrument for stopping any kind of nuclear testing. To date, however, the treaty has not entered into force because it has not been ratified by 8 of the 44 "Annex 2 states" – states that participated in the CTBT's negotiations between 1994 and 1996 and possessed nuclear power reactors or research reactors at that time.
Russia’s withdrawal is designed to restore parity in nuclear arms control commitments, according to TASS. It is specified that the document creates a legal basis for Russia to withdraw its instrument of ratification, but does not imply the country's withdrawal from the CTBT.
The Kremlin said earlier that the withdrawal of ratification of the treaty equalizes the situation in the field of nuclear testing for Moscow and Washington, which never ratified the document. The Kremlin said that the withdrawal of the CTBT ratification does not mean that Russia plans to conduct nuclear tests.
16:22, 2 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. A new division has been launched in the National Security Service designed for ensuring the security of regional and international connections passing through Armenia, as well as the security of the persons, goods and vehicles passing along these connections, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on November 2.
The division is launched as part of the project.
The division is already active.
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10:47, 3 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan has said that the agreement with Türkiye on opening the land border for citizens of third countries and diplomatic passport holders could be implemented in the ‘nearest future.’
Mirzoyan expressed optimism on the matter during a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2024 state budget draft.
“The Armenia-Türkiye normalization process is highly important for us,” Mirzoyan told lawmakers, mentioning his previous meetings with his Turkish counterpart and the contacts of the special representatives.
“And there’s a conversation about the Armenia-Türkiye normalization,” the FM said.
Speaking about the agreement on opening the land border for citizens of third countries and diplomatic passport holders, the Armenian FM said: ‘I’d like to express optimism that perhaps we’ll have good news here in the nearest future.’
Foreign Minister Mirzoyan said that Armenia is interested in having at least normalized relations with all four neighboring countries.
10:42, 3 November 2023
In today's dynamic marketing landscape, where businesses actively seek out innovation and strategic direction, Dr. Philip Kotler's Essentials of Modern Marketing (EOMM) is an innovative masterpiece that showcases the transformative power of marketing in an ever-evolving world. Philip Kotler is one of the most influential figures in the field of marketing. His works, including "Marketing Management", are used by all prestigious universities and business schools worldwide as the main textbook and defining tool of the marketing discipline.
As an innovative thinker, he has popularized essential concepts such as the four Ps in marketing. His knowledge and extensive research have had a profound impact on the marketing world, and his contributions continue to shape marketing practice globally. As a sought-after consultant to major corporations, Dr. Kotler's experience and insights have left an indelible mark on the industry and strengthened his reputation. Speaking of Kotler, one cannot help but highlight one of his most memorable quotes: "Marketing is not just selling a product or service- it's about finding and creating the future with modern marketing tools."
Tata Cholaria, the Official and Exclusive Representative of Kotler Impact in CIS Countries, in partnership with "Greenlight Marketing Agency" & "Infinite Consulting", is to publish the first collection of Kotler's modern marketing basics, which will be based on the success stories of Armenian companies. Kotler Impact is the brainchild of Dr. Philip Kotler, the founder of Modern Marketing, who strives for a sustainable global environment and economic development through education, training, and holistic approaches. The textbook, titled "Essentials of Modern Marketing: Armenian Edition", is a unique collection of case studies that show how Armenian companies achieved success.
The manual is a valuable resource for Armenian businesses, providing information on companies' success formulas, and it is significant that this book provides local examples too, detailing specific cases how companies overcame challenges or improved key areas of interest. In addition to benefiting Armenian businesses, EOMM also has the potential to enhance the country's role as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, and help the country attract foreign investment. Which companies' case studies will the reader find in Kotler's guide, and what benefits can the first Armenian edition of EOMM bring to local companies? Armenpress, which is the exclusive media partner of the book reached out to Meri Grigoryan, Founder of "Greenlight Marketing Agency", with these and other questions.
– What role does Greenlight Marketing Agency play in this historic project?
– The country-specific case edition of EOMM is Kotler Impact's latest initiative, having gained global recognition and support from top business leaders and policy-makers just months after its launch. EOMM has already been published in Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Bangladesh, Pakistan. By the end of 2023, ten leading countries, including those in America and Germany, will be added to this list. And in 2025, we will have 50 exclusive editions of EOMM. To give you a clearer idea of the dynamics of the process and the involvement of the world's leading brands in the project, I will name some of the many companies whose cases have already been included in the guide: Danone, Oracle, Lamborghini, Google, Porsche, Heineken, Ferrari and Accenture.
I believe that the first Armenian edition of EOMM is a historical project not only for Greenlight Marketing Agency and Infinite Consulting, but also for Armenian businesses and, in general, for our country. It is important to highlight the role of Tata Cholaria, as the Official and Exclusive Representative of Kotler Impact in CIS Countries, in the creation and implementation of the project.
– What benefits can the first Armenian edition of EOMM bring to local companies?
– Thanks to this publication, the whole world will soon discover examples of success and innovative approaches from Armenian companies. And when I say "the world," it's no exaggeration. An English version of the book will be published which will be authored by Dr. Kotler himself, along with other leading specialists. Thousands of copies of the book will be sold in more than 100 countries through Kotler's channels. Armenian companies will have exclusive access to Kotler Impact's full network, not to mention the opportunity to speak at the World Marketing Summit, which has more than 48 million viewers.
By the way this year the World Marketing Summit will take place on November 06-07. Kotler Impact, AWE Consulting in partnership with Greenlight Marketing Agency, Infinite Consulting and with the joint efforts of the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, will grant all the Armenian students with tickets.
– On what principle are the companies selected?
– Interested companies can fill out a simple registration form on our website (https://www.greenlightmarketing.am/blog) and wait for our representative's response. Only the logos of the first 10-15 companies will appear on the cover. And, with the early bird principle, places are sure to fill up quickly.
11:22, 3 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS. Problems exist in the relations between Armenia and Russia, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has said.
Mirzoyan said Armenia favors discussing, understanding and resolving the problems in a constructive manner.
The Armenian FM made the remarks at a parliamentary committee hearing on the 2024 state budget.
Speaking about cooperation in foreign policy, Mirzoyan said that Armenia will continue to develop its relations with Russia, among others, with whom it is connected with numerous and multisectoral ties.
“Now, of course it is visible that there are some problems in these relations. We aren’t satisfied with many things, we are surprised with many things, as far as I understand it there is similar attitude in Russia. We are convinced that what makes our Russian partners surprised is a consequence of the policy that we have seen in the most various media and elsewhere. We have no other position than to constructively discuss, understand and resolve the problems and move forward as friends and colleagues,” Mirzoyan said, stressing that this must be a bilateral work.
11:38, 3 November 2023
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS. Armenia and India’s ORF Foundation plan to organize the annual Raisina Dialogue in Yerevan in 2024, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said Friday.
The event is planned for September 2024.
“This will give us a big opportunity to develop our relations, host many guests, and overall present Armenia under the international political, academic and innovative spotlight,” Mirzoyan said at the 2024 budget discussion, adding that the Armenian Foreign Ministry attaches great importance to this program.