• Prime Minister congratulates ARKA news agency on 15th anniversary
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated yesterday ARKA news agency staff on the 15th anniversary of establishment. The Premier’s message reads as follows: “Economic journalism is among the most responsible and complex branches of journalism. It is greatly to your credit that you have dared to keep in spotlight economic processes and the financial sphere using...
    May 1, 2011 15:21
  • Kim Kardashian strips down for British Cosmo
    Brunette beauty Kim Kardashian stripped down for British Cosmopolitan. The photo session will cover May issue on ideal bodies. The celebrity will appear in underwear and with 1960s hair style. “This was a fun session and sexy and I love the way it turned out photos,” Kardashyan tweeted.
    May 1, 2011 12:42
  • Energy Minister Sidesteps Answering Hetq
    We had sent some questions to RA Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan regarding the Halidzor gold mine exploratory license. We wanted to know what company had been given the license for the Syunik Marz mine. Another question we had for Minister Movsisyan was the duration of the operating license given to the Nagin Company for the iron mine in the town...
    May 1, 2011 12:15
  • Authorities Move To Free Jailed Opposition Figure
    Parliament speaker Hovik Abrahamian and other leaders of the pro-government majority in the Armenian parliament asked President Serzh Sarkisian to consider pardoning Mikaelian. In a written appeal publicized by his press office, Abrahamian said they are concerned about the poor health of “our former colleague.” The move came two days after Sarkisian hinted at the impending...
    April 29, 2011 21:51
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Tina Kaidanow who has arrived to Yerevan in the framework of her regional visit. Welcoming another visit by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State to Armenia, President Sargsyan noted that such meetings provide a good opportunity to go through the agenda...
    April 29, 2011 20:16
  • Prime Minister welcomes Tina Kaidanow
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Tina Kaidanow, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. Welcoming Ms. Kaidanow to the Office of Government, Tigran Sargsyan noticed that meetings like this might help push ahead with bilateral cooperation. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, Ms. Kaidanow said much had been...
    April 29, 2011 18:42
  • Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule
    Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister thanked them for a warm welcome extended to him in Brussels. He went on to stress the importance of those meetings had with European officials by noting: “We are enthusiastic about our cooperation with the EU. It is a good opportunity for giving a new scope to reforms.” The head of government noticed that the European Union is...
    April 29, 2011 17:37
  • Joint Declaration between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the European Commission
    We, the undersigned, Recalling the common endeavour to use all opportunities provided by the existing framework of cooperation of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and the European Neighbourhood Policy, Reaffirming the commitment to enhancing and deepening relations on the basis of shared values, in the framework of the Eastern Partnership and the prospect of an...
    April 29, 2011 17:34
  • Jubilee commission meets in Government
    The jubilee commission on preparation of Edward Mirzoyan’s 90 birth anniversary celebrations met at the Office of Government, presided at by commission chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting discussed and approved the draft program of events dedicated to Armenia’s Honored Artist Edward Mirzoyan’s 90 birth anniversary. The program features several...
    April 29, 2011 15:52
  • Prime Minister attends congress of representatives of Armenian trade and industry chambers and business unions
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the congress of representatives of Armenian trade and industry chambers and business unions who have come together in Yerevan to set up the Armenian Trade Network association. On behalf of the Government, Tigran Sargsyan welcomed the congress and wished it successful proceedings. The head of government presented Armenia’s current...
    April 29, 2011 15:49
  • World weightlifting champ undergoes surgery in Yerevan
    YEREVAN. – World champion in weightlifting Nazik Avdalyan has undergone a spinal fixation (vertebral) surgery today, spokeswoman for Armenian Health Minister Shushan Hunanyan toldNEWS.am. Avdalyan was transferred to intensive care department. Hear health condition is normal. reported earlier that Avdalyan had car accident in Armenia, on Gyumri-Vanadzor highway, near...
    April 28, 2011 20:57
  • Prime Minister receives Georgian ambassador
    The head of government received newly appointed Georgian Ambassador to Armenia Tengiz Sharmanashvili. Welcoming the guest to the Office of Government and congratulating him on appointment, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan expressed appreciation of embassy activities in the two countries considering that Armenian and Georgian ambassadors deal with specific problems of concern...
    April 28, 2011 19:47
  • English Language Day was Observed at the UN Office in Armenia
    Yerevan, 28 April 2011 – Today students, university professors, authorities, diplomats and journalists learned about the use of the English Language at the UN during a first ever observation of the English Language Day in Armenia. The event was organized by the UN Department of Public Information (UNDPI) jointly with the Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain...
    April 28, 2011 15:58
  • Business environment being improved
    A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister presented the findings of the monitoring carried out in the system of immovable property cadastre. After priority action had been outlined by the head of government, the floor was given to the head of the State Committee on Immovable Property...
    April 28, 2011 15:56
  • President Sargsyan attended the official opening ceremony of the Grand Sport recreational and sporting compound
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan attended the official opening ceremony of the Grand Sport recreational and sporting compound situated in Shengavit community of Yerevan. The President of Armenia toured the sport complex, which is part of the Grand Holding enterprises and familiarized with the conditions created for sporting activities, healthy lifestyle, recreation, and...
    April 28, 2011 15:22
  • Armed men attack vehicle of Armenian police in Armenia
    YEREVAN. – Unknown attacked a car carrying a salary of police troops in Yerevan on Wednesday. Armed men carried out an armed assault on GAZ-24 at 2:00 p.m. on Tsarav Aghbyur street. The vehicle was carrying a salary of troops of the Armenian police, photo journalist Gagik Shamhsyan told -NEWS.am. Police officers, including Chief of Yerevan Police Nerses Nazxarayn...
    April 27, 2011 22:19