Armenpress was founded by the decision of the National Council of the First Armenian Republic.
The oldest news agency of Armenia celebrates the 99th anniversary of foundation. Armenpress was founded by the decision of the National Council of the First Armenian Republic. Today it is a closed joint-stock company, whose shares are controlled by the Republic of Armenia. Armenpress has eleven news departments – political, economic, cultural, from sport news to international analyses, interviews and photo news. It is the most cited news agency of Armenia in international media, many prestigious news agencies use its services.