YEREVAN, DECEMBER 18, ARMENPRESS. The oldest news agency of Armenia "Armenpress" celebrates the 96th anniversary of its establishment. "Armenpress" was established on December 18. During the long years of its existence, this old, but at the same time young agency has never let its loyal readers down. “Armenpress” has always been and remains among those distinguished representatives of Armenian media, which constantly provide precise and trustworthy information to the readers.

In accordance with the decision of the National Council of the First Republic of Armenia a state agency - Armenian Telegraph Agency was created on this very day.

During over 90 years of its activity the Armenian Telegraph Agency has had more than thirty directors. "Armenian Telegraph Agency-Armenta-Armenpress" always reflected pains and interests of the society. Alongside with the people the agency fought against Fascism, gladly recorded the immigration of the Armenians during the post-war period, as well as touched upon the events of the cultural life. The agency has its separate professional photo-service since December, 1959, which became famous in a rather short period of time.

In accordance with the decision of the Government of the Republic of Armenia dated to January 22, 1998, currently "Armenpress" News Agency is acting as a Closed Joint Stock Company with its shares held by the Government of the Republic of Armenia. Daily news items are issued in Armenian, English and Russian. The agency has a rich information and photo archive, which is a unique source of information on Armenian and regional history.

"Armenpress" has a number of subscribers both in Armenia and foreign countries. Besides foreign mass media, among them are embassies, international organizations, banks, financial structures, analytical centers, institutes etc.

Among the partners of "Armenpress" are such leading agencies of the field as ITAR-TASS, Reuters, Xinhua, and many others, which are cooperating with "Armenpress" and exchanging information.