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Founded in 1994 by Arthur Yezekyan, Shant TV is Armenia’s leading television network and a pioneer in modern Armenian broadcasting. Known for revolutionizing the industry with innovative formats, popular shows, hit series, and launching the country’s first independent news channel, Shant TV remains the most trusted news source for Armenians worldwide. With a strong digital presence—including exclusive OTT services, social media, and YouTube—it reaches audiences far beyond traditional TV. Celebrating 30 years, Shant TV stands as a proud symbol of Armenian culture and entertainment.

The Armenpress news agency was established in 1918 December 18 when with the decision of the National Council of the First Republic of Armenia a state agency - Armenian Telegraph Agency was created. The Armenpress news agency is the oldest and biggest agency in Armenia. It produces home, international, regional news bulletins, photo news and provides a wide range of analytical stories covering politics, economy, culture and other areas. News items are issued on a daily basis in Armenian, Russian and English. The agency has a rich information and photo archive, which is a unique source of information on Armenian and regional history. Around 100,000 photos are kept in the photo archive now. Armenpress is the member of the Association of National Information agencies of CIS countries as well as member of the Black Sea Association of National News Agencies, it cooperates with the world forum of news agencies and member agencies of these organization.

CivilNet – an online television and media source with a focus on human rights and democracy in Armenia, regional peace and the Diaspora. CivilNet – a program of the Civilitas Foundation, was founded on September 21, 2011. The goal of the Civilitas Foundation is to contribute to the strengthening of Armenia’s democratic development. The Civilitas Foundation was established in 2008.