Our History
1999
Since the date of its foundation ARMENIA TV Company was gradually being developed and as the first, it has created the system of dynamic stations for live air purpose. As a result, it was able to provide with live reports from any corner of the country, covering various incidents, cultural events, concerts, etc…
During the same year not only the number of ARMENIA TV’s private programs increased, but also the company managed to conclude contracts with professional TV-studios, which gave us the opportunity to place their high-quality TV-production on ARMENIA TV. At the end of 1999 ARMENIA TV Company had already gained the highest rating-results in the region. It was awarded with "GOLDEN ARCH" Prize at the Arch of Europe Awards.

2000
ARMENIA TV passed to a new stage of development and, as the best TV-company, it got the right for a transmission-net over the whole territory of Armenia. ARMENIA TV Company could establish a company of Satellite-transmission, called INTELSAT ARMENIA SATELLITE CORPORATION, on the ground of which transmission via INTELSAT satellite was possible. The satellite-broadcast project was to provide transmission both over the whole territory of Armenia and Diaspora. Thus, this was the most important factor for PAN ARMENIAN first TV, which during a short period of time could manage to broadcast its programs over Europe, Middle East, America and Australia.

2001
Gerard Cafesjian became a shareholder of Armenia TV. Cafesjian Family Foundation and Sargsian Family became shareholders of Armenia TV.


2002
As the best TV-company, due to its high quality transmission, ARMENIA TV concluded an exclusive contract with “SPORT5”, in conformity of which it was to broadcast the Italian “SERIA A” football-matches.
On the basis of our long-lasting partnership and cooperation with UEFA, ARMENIA TV was also able to broadcast the football-matches of the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.
ARMENIA TV was the only television company in Armenia with the right to broadcast totally 25 matches of the WORLD CUP. Undoubtedly this was a great opportunity for the Armenian TV-viewer to watch the most intense football-events of the world’s sport-life.
During all these years ARMENIA TV’s transmitters were being installed all over Armenia, which made the transmission of ARMENIA TV available over the whole territory of the country.


2003
Armenia TV was re-licensed being authorized to broadcast until 2010. During the same year Armenia TV reequipped its technical outfit. In particular, the television bought OB VAN 12 new cameras. The construction works of Armenia TV new headquarters were also launched in the same year.


2004
In September Armenia TV celebrated the opening of its new headquarters. The building is located in the center of Yerevan, in front of the Davidashen Bridge. It occupies 350 000 square feet. It has also about 100 000 square feet of office, studio, cinema and café territory. In 2004 Armenia TV began its official broadcasting in the largest US network, Dish Network. Now it is possible to watch live Armenia TV programs for 24 hours on the entire territory of the United States.


2005
Armenia TV implements new projects, including YO-YO show child program, the new games of Healthy Lifestyle club, documentary film shootings such as Arshil film. Armenia TV acquires licenses for new international broadcastings such as Wimbledon Tennis Cup, Box World Championship from the USA, the best soap operas of Globo TV, UEFA Cup live broadcastings and so forth.

2006
During 2006 ARMENIA TV continued to be the highest rated TV-channel in Armenia.
ARMENIA TV implemented a number of new TV-projects, acquired broadcast licenses for the best international shows, formats and films of the world’s major distributors.

AGREEMENT
During 2006 ARMENIA TV continued to cooperate with WARNER BROS Company and signed a new contract with UNIVERSAL PICTURES Company.

FINANCIAL
During 2006 ARMENIA TV had 150% revenue increase. ARMENIA TV is in the list of the main tax-payers in Armenia.

TECHNICAL
During 2006 ARMENIA TV started to apply HD television format for the first time in Armenia. ARMENIA TV upgraded all its editing and shooting systems with HD facilities.
ARMENIA TV put its second studio with 2.000 sq. /m. surface into full operation, where DEAL OR NO DEAL show has been launched.

AWARDS:
For its particular contribution in the field of television ARMENIA TV was awarded a Fridtjof Nansen Prize, as well as received an honor by the Vice-President of Armenia and a Media Award by UNICEF.

LICENSES
ARMENIA TV acquired the following international licenses:

1.		CSI: Watch all the episodes of all the seasons of CSI, CSI Miami and CSI NY on ARMENIA TV Channel CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a popular, Emmy Award-winning CBS television series that trails the investigations of a team of Las Vegas forensic scientists as they unveil the circumstances behind mysterious and unusual deaths and crimes committed. The series follows the cases of the Crime Scene Investigation division of the Las Vegas Police Department, usually referred to by officers as the "Las Vegas Crime Lab.
2.		PRISON BREAK one of the most popular TV-series nowadays, is on ARMENIA TV Channel. Prison Break is an American television series that premiered on the Fox Network in 2005. The story revolves around a man who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and his brother's elaborate plan to help him escape his death sentence. Created by Paul Scheuring, the show is produced by Adelstein-Parouse Productions in association with Original Television and 20th Century Fox Television. The current executive producers are Paul Scheuring, Matt Olmstead, Dawn Parouse, Marty Adelstein, Neal Moritz and Brett Ratner. Its theme music is composed by Ramin Djawadi, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2006.
3.		TWENTY FOUR In this concept drama, each season takes place within one 24 hour period. Jack Bauer is the head of an elite team of CIA agents who uncover an assassination plot targeting Presidential nominee David Palmer. Meanwhile, Jack's strained marriage to his wife, Teri, is pushed to the brink by the sudden disappearance of their troubled teenage daughter. What will the next 24 hours hold?
4.		FRIENDS NBC television's highest-rated and longest-running situation comedy "Friends" premiers on Armenia TV this fall, fully dubbed in Armenian. The hit-comedy that had world audiences in awe for ten years is about six lovable young people and their struggles to survive in New York City. So, if your job's a joke and you're broke, if your love life is dead and you're always feeling stuck in second gear, what you need NOW are six new, loyal Armenian "Friends!" Watch their funny, emotional and always-entertaining lives unfold in Armenian and only on Armenia TV, because your "Friends" at Armenia TV are always here for you.
5.		SOPRANOS Creator David Chase's drama series stars three-time Emmy® winners James Gandolfini as Tony Soprano and Edie Falco as Tony's wife Carmela, plus Lorraine Bracco as therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi, Michael Imperioli as Tony's nephew Christopher Moltisanti, and Dominic Chianese as Uncle Junior.
6.		NIKITA
7.		WITHOUT A TRACE As any detective can tell you, investigating missing property or deaths is comparatively easy compared to elusive missing people. However in New York City, there is a special unit of the FBI that is designed to find them. Using the vast resources of their bureau, the team, lead by Agent Jack Malone, race against time in the tight 72 hour window after a disappearance while hope for a recovery is still typically possible.
8.		MONTECRISTO This is the story of Diaz Herrera, a young man who apparently seems to have it all; love, a future, family, success. Life has been kind to him; the doors of the whole world are opened up to him. But the treachery of those around will turn everything into hell. Santiago, the son of an outstanding national judge, has just been appointed secretary of the court. He has plans to marry Laura, the woman of his dreams.
9.		AMERICA Young and naive, Sol believes in the American dream: living as an immigrant worker and earning enough money to help her family back home. Cowboy Tião risks his life riding bulls because he dreams of becoming a rodeo champion.
10.		DEAL OR NO DEAL "Deal or No Deal" is an exhilarating hit game show where contestants play and deal for a top prize of AMD 50 million in a high-energy contest of nerves, instincts and raw intuition. Each night, the game of odds and chance unfolds when a contestant is confronted with 26 sealed briefcases full of varying amounts of cash - ranging from a measly penny to AMD 50 million. Without knowing the amount in each briefcase, the contestant picks one -- his to keep, if he chooses - until its unsealing at game's end.

CERTIFICATES OF HONOUR