• Serzh Sargsyan held a telephone conversation with the President-elect of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan held a telephone conversation with the President-elect of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The President of Armenia once again congratulated Vladimir Putin on his election and wished him success on the high position of the President of the Russian Federation. The Presidents of Armenia and Russia expressed readiness to continue efforts...
    March 7, 2012 16:47
  • Armenia officially withdraws from Eurovision 2012
     Today Armenian Public Television officially informed the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) of their withdrawal from the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, official web site of Eurovision song contest reported. “We are truly disappointed by the broadcaster’s decision to withdraw from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest,” said the Contest Executive...
    March 7, 2012 15:25
  • Empower Rural Women – End Hunger and Poverty
    Message of Dr. BabatundeOsotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director, for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2012 Today, on International Women’s Day, UNFPA renews its commitment to gender equality and human rights and dignity. Many rural women have limited autonomy and low status, which puts them at increased risk of hunger, gender-based violence and other human rights violations....
    March 7, 2012 15:22
  • P. Hayrikyan: Self Determination Party not to participate in elections
      “Union of national self determination won’t participate in the forthcoming parliamentary elections, although the union had such intentions,” Chairman of union of national self determination party Paruyr Hayrikyan told a news conference. According to P. Hayrikyan, the studies showed the Union doesn’t have sufficient public support.   Panorama.am
    March 7, 2012 15:16
  • Government’s Consistency Pays Off
    A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Prime Minister reminded that the previous meeting had looked into the recent rise in book prices, clarifying that legislative changes had nothing to do with the hike-up. The State Committee on Economic Competition Protection had been told to take up the matter and submit a finding. The head...
    March 7, 2012 14:40
  • Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schultz
    President Serzh Sargsyan, who continues his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, met today with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schultz. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia and President of the European Parliament made a joint statement for the representatives of the mass media. *** Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan after...
    March 7, 2012 14:37
  • Constitutional Council’s Scandalous Rejection of French Genocide Bill
      Armenians inFranceand throughout the world reacted with utter indignation against the Constitutional Council’s scandalous decision rejecting the Genocide denial bill.   The National Assembly and Senate recently adopted a bill that would set a penalty of a year in jail and $60,000 fine for anyone denying the genocides recognized by the French government.Franceofficially...
    March 7, 2012 8:15
  • President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy
    Tonight in Brussels, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia and President of the European Council made a joint statement. *** Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan at the conclusion of the meeting with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy Thank...
    March 7, 2012 8:11
  • Tigran Sargsyan Gets Acquainted With Comprehensive Cadastre Reform
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Arabkir customer service office of the Staff of State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre by the Government and the Yerevan territorial division. Accompanied by the head of the State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre, the Prime Minister got acquainted with the complex of reforms underway in the system of cadastre...
    March 6, 2012 17:02
  • President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen
      President Serzh Sargsyan, who is the Kingdom of Belgium on a working visit, met today with the Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen. At the conclusion of the meeting, President Serzh Sargsyan and Secretary General of NATO gave a joint press conference. *** Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan at the joint press conference with the Secretary General...
    March 6, 2012 16:52
  • Serzh Sargsyan met with the representatives of the Armenian organizations of Belgium
    President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Kingdom of Belgium on a working visit, in the evening of March 5 met with the representatives of the Armenian organizations of Belgium. The President of Armenia stressed the importance of the meetings with the Armenian communities and stressed the indispensable role and import of Spyurk for the Republic of Armenia. “I am grateful...
    March 6, 2012 14:44
  • Inspection Reform Coordination Council Holds Meeting
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council held its fifth meeting at the Office of Government. The Inspection Reform Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy reported on the activities implemented in the period under review. It was noted that the summary version of the annual audit plan will be posted on the official website of...
    March 6, 2012 14:24
  • Zvartnots, Armavia holding negotiations
     At the moment Armavia Airlines management is holding negotiations with Zvartnots Airport, spokesperson for the national air carrier Nana Avetisova told Panorama.am. As soon as the negotiations are over a statement will be released. Referring to the passengers waiting in the airport, the spokesperson said the airlines were acting in accord with the international norms. Read...
    March 6, 2012 12:41
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  • The State Assists Servicemen To Enter Educational Institutions
    Accompanied by Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the servicemen of one of Yerevan’s military units to brief them on the government’s new educational program which seeks to develop professional skills and knowledge so that to prepare the army leavers to enter universities, primary and secondary vocational schools and colleges. “We...
    March 5, 2012 18:31
  • Sumgayit – world’s ugliest city
    Australian travel guide – travel.ninemsn.com.au published a story on the world’s ugliest cities, where Sumgayit is named the ugliest city. “Sumgayit is Azerbaijan’s third-largest city, and due to its seaside location, was at one point going to be a resort town. But then industry moved in. A massive power station was built to service the burgeoning oil works...
    March 5, 2012 17:21