• Tigran Sargsyan: “Round-the-world journey of “Armenia” vessel expanded the geography of the Armenian nation.”
    Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a meeting with the crew of “Armenia” vessel, led by the head of the expedition Zori Balayan, after their tour around the world. The Prime Minister greeted the guests and congratulated them on the successful completion of the journey, noting that he had followed all the stages of the tour. “We are glad that you managed to...
    August 24, 2011 15:38
  • Amb. Ricciardone Finally Admits Most Churches not Operating in Turkey
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   After facing harsh criticism for covering up Turkey’s desecration and destruction of thousands of Christian churches, Amb. Francis Ricciardone, Pres. Obama’s appointee as Ambassador to Turkey, reversed himself last week, acknowledging that most churches functioning in Turkey prior to 1915 are no longer operating...
    August 24, 2011 9:52
  • Another Armenian church vandalized in Georgia
    TBILISI. – Another Armenian church was vandalized in Georgia. This time it was Church of Surb Etchmiadzin located in the capital, Tbilisi,  which was consecrated by Armenian Catholicos Karekin II two months ago. On August 19 evening two young people, supposedly drunk, entered the Armenian church. Two sellers of candles and cleanup woman labeled their behavior as...
    August 23, 2011 22:37
  • Turkey nullified Armenian-Turkish normalization process
    http://ankakh.com/ankakh/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/71663.jpgANKARA. – Turkey’s parliament recognized the protocols signed by Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Turkey, Edward Nalbandian and Ahmet Davutoglu, in Zurich in October 10, 2009 as expired, reports Turkish Merhaba Gazetesi. According to domestic statute of the Turkish parliament, bills not finally adopted during...
    August 23, 2011 8:57
  • Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries get married
    Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and basketball beau Kris Humphries got married at a private 11 acre estate in Montecito, California on Saturday, the International Business Time reported. Kardashian wore a Vera Wang gown, reportedly inspired by the dress that Pippa Middleton wore at the wedding of Catherine (Kate Middleton), the Duchess of Cambridge. The groom Humphries...
    August 21, 2011 19:32
  • Mark Petrosyan was awarded with the Premier’s commemorative medal
    By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, “Classical Channel” artistic group director Mark Petrosyan was awarded with the Premier’s commemorative medal on 80th birth anniversary and for significant contribution to Armenian TV.
    August 20, 2011 18:32
  • FLEX Future Leaders Exchange Program
    The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) is a US federal government program that provides opportunities for high school age students from Eurasia to spend a year in the United States, living with a family and attending a U.S. high school. This scholarship program is fully funded by the United States government and administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural...
    August 18, 2011 15:57
  • Government – World Bank Cooperation Prioritized
    A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, the Premier advised that a message had been received from the World Bank’s regional director regarding bilateral cooperation and Armenia’s borrowing opportunities for the period 2011-2014. In an effort to further improve the business environment, the government invalidated...
    August 18, 2011 14:29
  • (Հայերեն) «Սահման» -ը Մոսկվայի Ազգային կինոմատոգրաֆիանրի ֆորումում
    Фильм «Граница» армянского режисера Арутюна Хачатряна приглашен на участие в XV Форуме национальных кинематографий, который пройдет с 28 августа по 4 сентября в Москве в Большом зале Киноцентра на Красной...
    August 17, 2011 16:53
  • Tigran Sargsyan Receives Opposition MPs
    Shortly after today’s cabinet sitting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received MPs from “Heritage” faction Anahit Bakhshyan and Armen Martirosyan. The dismantling of kiosks and stalls downtown Yerevan has been discussed. Note that commenting on the matter at the Cabinet sitting the Mayor of Yerevan advised that no mass dismantling of stalls will take place in...
    August 11, 2011 21:28
  • UN Office in Armenia Marks International Youth Day
    An art exhibition aimed at motivating young people to change our world, dedicated to the International Youth Day, was opened today at the UN House. The bright paintings of the talented Armenian painter Narek Avetissian were exhibited. His artwork displayed at the UN House has attracted the attention of youth, the international and art communities, civil society,...
    August 11, 2011 20:34
  • Another Investment Program Gets Tax Privileges
    A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before the sitting, the Prime Minister referred to the findings of a service investigation conducted by the SRC in connection with a publication released by Aravot daily, as well as the dismantling of stalls and kiosks downtown Yerevan. The government decided to prolong till September 1, 2014,...
    August 11, 2011 20:03
  • THE SECRETARY-GENERAL — MESSAGE FOR ON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
    “Change Our World” is more than the theme of this year’s International Youth Day; it is an injunction that should inspire young people at all times.   Far too many of the world’s more than one billion young people lack the education, freedom and opportunities they deserve.  Yet despite these constraints – and in some cases because of them – young...
    August 11, 2011 17:34
  • The Interview of the First Deputy Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan to Mediamax News Agency
    – On July 18-21, the delegation headed by you took part in Armenian-U.S. defense consultations in Washington D.C., during which the sides agreed to expand the spheres of cooperation. Tell us about these spheres, please. – During the recent consultations we mainly focused on Armenian defense reforms and development of Armenian Armed Forces, aiming to clarify...
    August 9, 2011 20:45
  • Agriculture, Economy and Emergency Ministers Report Back First Half-Year Performance
    The ministers of agriculture, economy and emergency situations submitted today performance accounts for the first half-year of 2011 reporting back the status of priority tasks. Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan stated the following priorities: increased farming efficiency and community assistance programs-triggered higher household incomes in rural communities,...
    August 8, 2011 20:53
  • PM Receives Lebanese Ambassador
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today outgoing Lebanese Ambassador to Armenia Jebrail Jeara. Greeting the Ambassador, the Prime Minister expressed high appreciation of the current level of Armenian-Lebanese relationship. Tigran Sargsyan appreciated the diplomat’s contribution to the development and strengthening of bilateral relations. The head of government...
    August 5, 2011 13:36
  • Drastic Changes In Seed-Breeding Industry
    A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Understanding that the previous sitting’s assignment concerning the drafting of ministry and agency FY2012 budget requests for Ministry of Finance consideration has been complied with by the latter, Tigran Sargsyan charged the Minister of Finance to draft a schedule of debates with the Prime...
    August 4, 2011 15:33
  • Memorandum of Understanding Signed
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from International Minerals & Mines Limited, headed by Stephan Fitch, company director. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said to be hopeful that bilateral cooperation could promote investments in Armenia. The parties discussed mining project implementation-related details. In conclusion, a memorandum of understanding...
    August 4, 2011 8:09