• Pension-lines to be ruled out
    A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Reminding his previous directive concerning the streamlining of the process of pension payment, Prime Minister asked the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs what had been done to that end. Based on the comments of the Minister, the Prime Minister concluded that as from this March the pensioners...
    February 3, 2011 16:03
  • 1 dies in Yerevan apartment blaze
    On February 2, at 11:40 p.m. local time, the 6th floor of a 10-storey building caught on fire in Yerevan. Five fire-fighting trucks arrived at the site. Rescuers entered the apartment by breaking down the door. The body of Seda Tamrazyan, 90, was found dead. The fire was localized in half an hour. The flame did not tear through neighboring apartments. Two rescuers suffered...
    February 3, 2011 9:50
  • Water meters to be installed in Ararat Valley fisheries 2011-02-02
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultative meeting was held today at the Office of Government to discuss registration, effective management and maintenance issues concerning Ararat Valley underground water resources (inclusive of self-propelled sources). In attendance were members of government, stakeholder representatives and some 20 fishery managers from...
    February 2, 2011 19:20
  • Hearings of agency reports completed
    The Government heard today the 2010 annual report of the State Revenue Committee by the Government. State Revenue Committee Head Gagik Khachatryan reported back the activities carried out by the SRC in the period under review. In particular, he referred to the outcome of those actions implemented under the 2010 government program of activity and the status of the assignments...
    February 2, 2011 15:39
  • Turks and Germans: Partners in Crime and Allies in Court
    Last month, when German life insurance companies requested a rehearing from a Federal Court of Appeals, contesting its decision in favor of Armenian claimants, the Republic of Turkey filed an “amicus curiae” (friend of the court) petition in support of the German defendants. This was an intriguing development. The heirs of now deceased Armenian policyholders...
    February 2, 2011 12:35
  • Working consultation dedicated to the issue of improving living conditions of the Artsakh State University’s dormitory
    On 1 February President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the issue of improving living conditions of the Artsakh State University’s dormitory. Rector of the university Stepan Dadayan delivered a report on the current state of affairs. The Head of the State noted that the existence of dormitories corresponding to the...
    February 2, 2011 10:36
  • Armenian Development Agency managing board holds meeting
    Armenian Development Agency CJSC managing board met at Government, chaired by board chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Under agenda item 1, ADA Director General Robert Haroutunyan reported back the status of previous meeting’s assignments. The 2010 annual activity report was presented to the Board members. In particular, Robert Haroutunyan referred to investment-oriented...
    February 1, 2011 17:02
  • Draft law discussed
    The Government of Armenia discussed amendments to the law on temporary disability allowances. The proposed amendments seek to remove the average monthly pay threshold taken as a basis during the estimation of female staff pregnancy and confinement benefits and reconsider the order set for the calculation of average monthly wages. It is stipulated that benefits will also...
    February 1, 2011 16:13
  • By 13.30 cleaning of the streets and pavements of the capital is still going on.
    46 snow-ploughs, 23 salt scattering trucks and 19 pavement cleaning machines have been involved in the process. The forces of all the administrative districts have been mobilized in snow removal. The Road police of Yerevan actively support the actions of the municipality directed at the elimination of the traffic jams, prevention of the possible accidents.
    February 1, 2011 16:06
  • Noravank SEE submits 2010 activity report
    Noravank SEE Board of Trustees met in the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The 2010 summary annual account of Noravank SEE was presented by “Noravank” Executive Director Gagik Haroutunyan who reported back the following activities carried out by Noravank CEE: Armenian, political, informational studies, as well as the...
    February 1, 2011 15:29
  • Consultation with the participation of the supreme command staff of the Defense Army
    On 31 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the supreme command staff of the Defense Army. Issues related to army building were discussed during the consultation.
    February 1, 2011 12:04
  • President Serzh Sargsyan attended today the Gifted of Armenia – 2010 concert
    President Serzh Sargsyan attended today the Gifted of Armenia – 2010 concert at the Komitas Chamber Music House. Children and young people, who achieved considerable success at a number of Armenian and international prestigious music contests last year, performed at the concert.
    January 31, 2011 20:13
  • Minister Nalbandian comments on a question by the “Armenpress” news agency on referendum results in South Sudan
    Question: Mr. Minister, the preliminary results of the referendum held in South Sudan has been published. How would you assess them? Answer. Armenia is welcoming the referendum held in South Sudan. The published preliminary results of the referendum, which surely will not be essentially different from the final results, confirmed one more time, that the self-determination...
    January 31, 2011 12:14
  • President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting with the President of AGBU Perj Sedrakian
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting with the President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Perj Sedrakian. The President of Armenia and President of AGBU spoke about current and forthcoming programs of the Union and discussed issues pertaining to future cooperation. President Serzh Sargsyan handed to the President of the AGBU Perj Sedrakian the passport...
    January 29, 2011 22:40