‘Daily news’

  • President Sargsyan visited the Geological Museum in Kapan
    On April 17, the second day of his working visit to Syunik marz, President Sargsyan visited the Geological Museum in Kapan. The total renovation of the two divisions of the Museum was accomplished last March, as it was envisaged by the timetable of the actions adopted by the order of the President. During the tour of the Museum premises, the President was informed that...
    April 17, 2012 18:09
  • RAFFI HOVANNISIAN MEETS GERMAN STATE MINISTER
    Yerevan—Heritage Party leader Raffi K. Hovannisian met at the German Embassy today with Ms. Cornelia Pieper, theFederalRepublic’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs. Conferring at the invitation of German Ambassador Hans-Jochen Schmidt, they addressedArmenia’s democratic challenges, European aspirations, and broader geopolitical developments. “A complete...
    April 16, 2012 20:47
  • USAID AND ARMENIAN MINISTRY OF LABOR AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS SIGN TWO GRANT AGREEMENTS
    U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, and Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arthur Grigoryan signed two grant agreements for USAID assistance to the Ministry to increase public awareness of the new pension system and enhance the quality of services to women victims of domestic violence in Armenia. Representatives of...
    April 16, 2012 14:14
  • PM Attends Opening Of Symposium On Transformation Society Development Problems
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of an Armenian State Pedagogical University-hosted two-day international symposium, entitled “Theoretical and practical problems of development of transformation societies.” Greeting the participants, the Prime Minister noted that the subject is of topical concern not only to scientists but also to politicians. “I...
    April 16, 2012 12:14
  • Notice
    In addition to our notice of April 5, 2012, please be advised that the following public officials, who are involved in the pre-electoral process, have filed applications of leave and will be away on holiday until this May 6. Minister of Transport and Communications                         Manuk Vardanyan Minister of Urban Development                                          ...
    April 14, 2012 9:35
  • The Statement of the CRONIMET Mining AG regarding the issue of the Kajaran village and adjacent territories
    Dear Citizens, CRONIMET Mining AG, being the main shareholder of the Zangezour Copper Molybdenum Combine CJSC hereby would like to state its vision on this issue related to the situation developed as a result of the Government of Armenia Decision, in accordance to which specified communities of the Syunik marz have been declared eminent public domain. The above-mentioned...
    April 13, 2012 16:54
  • Heritage Representatives Meet PACE Observation Delegates
    Yerevan—Today, at the National Assembly, Heritage representatives received the delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) election observation mission. Heritage MPs Styopa Safaryan and Armen Martirosyan—along with Anush Sedrakyan and Armen Arakelyan of the Free Democrats Party—presented the shortcomings of both the proportional and majoritarian...
    April 12, 2012 18:41
  • Armenia’s President visits Armavir regional library
    President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited today # 5 school of town of Armavir. The president got acquainted with the reconstruction process. The Armenian government has allocated 87.1 million AMD for the reconstruction of the school. With the provided means the three buildings of the school were reconstructed. With another decision the government allocated 79.5 million...
    April 11, 2012 18:03
  • Heritage Demands Investigation Into Candidate’s Beating
    Yerevan―The Heritage Party condemns the physical assault on independent MP candidate Meruzhan Mkhoyan that took place on Friday, April 6. Running in the single-mandate constituency No. 21 in the Armavir region—and opposed in the race by Republican-backed Aleksan Petrosian—Mkhoyan withdrew his candidacy as a direct result of the assault. Heritage demands that the...
    April 11, 2012 18:01
  • RAFFI HOVANNISIAN MEETS EUROPEAN AMBASSADORS
    Yerevan―Heritage Party leader Raffi K. Hovannisian was received at European Union headquarters here today by Ambassador Traian Hristea of the EU Delegation to Armenia, together with twelve EU ambassadors resident in Yerevan and Tbilisi. They discussed in detail the pre-election period, the ongoing parliamentary campaign, and the critical challenge of democracy which...
    April 11, 2012 16:00
  • Miss Armenia 2012 announced (VIDEO, PHOTO)
    YEREVAN. – The winner of Miss Armenia 2012 beauty contest was announced on Tuesday evening (Photos). Out of 18 girls Anna Arakelyan was chosen as winner. As an award, the winner will represent Armenia in Miss World 2012 Beauty Contest. Armenia will participate in that famous contest for the first time. Katerina Abrahamyan, 18, ranked 2nd, followed by Anita Gabrielyan,...
    April 11, 2012 8:21
  • PM Calls At Meat-Packing Factory
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Bacon Product Ltd to get acquainted with the Company’s manufacturing processes and development programs. The head of government discussed the problems available in this sphere with Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan and Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan. Founded in 1995, Bacon Product Ltd has recently acquired new Schieler-manufactured...
    April 10, 2012 17:32
  • UN Office in Armenia promotes gender equality through art
    Yerevan, 10 April, 2012 – An art exhibition which promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment and is dedicated to the National Motherhood Day was opened today in the UN House. The tapestry works of Armenian artists Seda Sargsyan and Arpine Haroutyunyan were exhibited at this exhibition, dedicated to the Motherhood Day celebrated on 7 April in Armenia. Maria...
    April 10, 2012 16:46
  • Farewell Meeting With Indian Ambassador
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Armenia Achal Kumar Malhotra who is completing his mission in our country. On behalf of the Armenian government, the Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador for his tenure-long efficacious efforts toward promoting the Armenian-Indian bilateral relations. The interlocutors took...
    April 10, 2012 16:35
  • North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Governing Council met in Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved the overall evaluation results for the selection of a project management consultant. Based on the above, North-South Road Corridor Investment PIU SNCO was directed...
    April 10, 2012 12:05
  • Heritage Launches Historic Parliamentary Campaign
    Yerevan―Today, at the Armenia Marriott Hotel, the Heritage Party officially kicked off its national campaign. Thousands of supporters packed the Tigran Mets hall to cheer on the candidates of the Heritage proportional list—the unprecedented union of the Heritage and Free Democrats parties, as well as leading civil society representatives. Heritage leader Raffi Hovannisian...
    April 9, 2012 21:03
  • Leader of Heritage party pardons ill-wishers
    YEREVAN.- Much has been spoken about Heritage proportional list but its leader Raffi Hovannisian said he pardons all “pseudo-patriots and fallen political analysts”. Heritage Party is an integrated team, he said at the launch of election campaign on Monday. “Our team consists of members of the Heritage Party and Free Democrats. It consists of  intellectuals, ordinary...
    April 9, 2012 20:35
  • David Lokyan: ARF program is maximalistic
    Today ARF presented its election program. ARF Bureau member David Lokyan noted that ARF election program is maximalistic, and if ARF gets majority seats in parliament, the party is going to make radical changes. The program focuses on citizens’ possibility to make changes, he said. “We are going to amend the Electoral Code, to change the system of appointing governors,...
    April 9, 2012 15:53