• Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attends sitting of Board of State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan
    The academic board of the State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan met, chaired by board chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The election of the rector of the University was on the agenda. Acting rector Ruben Mirzakhanyan was the key nominee to the post of rector. As a result of the voting, Ruben Mirzakhanyan was elected rector of the State Pedagogical University...
    February 25, 2011 10:11
  • President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik ndence Day
    President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves on the occasion of national holiday – Independence Day.
    February 24, 2011 19:42
  • President Sargsyan received the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby who has arrived to Armenia to bid farewell. President Sargsyan praised Semneby’s input to the strengthening of the relations between Armenia and European Union. “I believe our relations and political dialogue with the EU started to strengthen thanks also...
    February 24, 2011 19:14
  • Socially-oriented decisions prevail
    A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan The cabinet backed the procedure to follow in extending treasury loans to citizens for customs clearance purposes for such means of transportation imported under the temporary import regime. To this end, the Ministry of Finance was allocated AMD 300mn to be supplemented if necessary....
    February 24, 2011 15:44
  • The right of the citizens for land use is rehabilitated
    On February 23 about ten residents of Silikyan and Charbakh quarters of the capital were invited to Yerevan City Hall to get the decisions of the mayor of Yerevan related to the execution of rights for their plots. As far as in the 1990s plots in Silikyan, Charbakh quarters of Yerevan and in the territory of former “Haghtanak” village were given to about 1300 families....
    February 24, 2011 15:22
  • Diamond boom in Armenia
    Reports by the State Revenue Committee of Armenia show “diamond boom” in the country. Last year, Armenia’s diamond exports totaled 477,000 carats – a 5.6-fold increase as compared with 2009. The country’s diamond imports totaled 649,000 carats – a 3.2-fold increase compared with 2009. Thus excess of imports over exports shows the country’s jewelry industry...
    February 24, 2011 14:32
  • 168 Zham: Gagik Beglaryan to be appointed chairman of State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre
    According to the information at 168 Zham newspaper’s disposal, former Yerevan mayor Gagik Beglaryan will be appointed Chairman of State committee of real estate cadastre. The rumors have it that the incumbent head of the agency, former Yerevan mayor Yervand Zakharyan will be appointed Minister of Territorial Administration, the newspaper writes.
    February 24, 2011 14:19
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received James Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today James Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State and his delegation which comprises Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon and other officials. The President of Armenia welcomed the high ranking guest and noted that he was glad to see him again in Yerevan. President Sargsyan stressed the importance...
    February 24, 2011 11:37
  • ARWDF 2010 annual activity report, financial statement approved
    Armenia’s Reforestation and Woodland Development Fund (ARWDF) Board of Trustees met in the Office of Government, chaired by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. ARWDF Executive Director Vladimir Movsisyan presented the Fund’s 2010 annual activity report referring to reforestation and woodland development efforts carried out in Armenia during 2010. The Board...
    February 23, 2011 18:11
  • Consultation on child protection issues
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today the representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Armenian Relief Society. A reform agenda has been discussed covering the status and priorities of children’s rights, as well as the key factors influencing this field in Armenia. The need for having a finalized child protection strategy was stressed...
    February 23, 2011 16:48
  • Jubilee commission holds first session
    The jubilee commission on preparation of celebrations of the 15th anniversary of introduction of the system of local self government in Armenia held today its first ever sitting at the Office of Government, chaired by commission head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Pointing out the importance of holding local self-government supportive actions in Armenia, the Prime Minister...
    February 23, 2011 12:22
  • The presentation of www.baku.am website will take place
    The presentation of www.baku.am website will take place in “Picasso Hall” of Congress Hotel on February 23, at 12.00. The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute has initiated and presents a unique trilingual website covering the social, political, cultural and business life of the Armenian community in Baku. Hundreds of photographs, illustrations and post cards demonstrate...
    February 23, 2011 12:18
  • Three Questions Turkey’s Ambassador Would not Answer…
    Turkey’s Ambassador to the United States, Namik Tan, spoke at the University of Southern California’s Center on Public Diplomacy on February 16. His topic was: “Public Diplomacy: The Turkish Experience.” The Turkish Ambassador assumed his post in Washington last February, but shortly after his arrival was recalled to Ankara when the House Foreign Affairs...
    February 23, 2011 11:51
  • Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg to Travel to Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Albania, and Bosnia
    Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg will travel to Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Albania and Bosnia from February 23-26.  In the three countries of the Caucasus, Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Philip H. Gordon will accompany Deputy Steinberg.  They will meet with leaders to discuss bilateral issues and regional...
    February 23, 2011 10:17
  • Eurovision Delay: Song selection postponed following death of Emmy’s father
    Selection of Armenia’s representative song for Eurovision has been postponed until at least March 5, as singer Emmy (Bejanyan) mourns the death of her father, noted Yerevan sculptor David Bejanyan. Bejanyan, 67, died yesterday of a heart attack. An architect and jazz pianist, Bejanyan became known for the statue he sculpted of beloved composer Arno Babajanyan that stands...
    February 23, 2011 8:07
  • Prime Minister congratulates on Motherland Defender Day
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a Russia Federation Embassy-hosted gala reception, dedicated to Motherland Defender Day, the State holiday of Russia. The head of government delivered congratulatory remarks in which he stated in part: “The pages of our shared history are filled with a special spirit of trust and mutual assistance. The relationship of strategic...
    February 22, 2011 19:06