‘Daily news’

  • Remarks by the President of the Republic of Armenia, President of the Republican Party of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the 13th Republican Convention
    The President of the Republicof Armenia, Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan participated today at the 13th RPA Convention at the Karen Demirjian Sport and Concert Complex. At the Convention, President Serzh Sargsyan presented a summery report.   ***   Fellow Republicans, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Conventions of the Republican...
    March 10, 2012 13:30
  • Armenians arrested in Los Angeles prostitution sting
    Armenians were arrested by Los Angeles police in Sun Valley on Wednesday. Thirty-four people were arrested during an undercover prostitution sting, theLos Angeles Daily Newsreports. Among the arrested are Edik Hakhnazaryan, 34, Charles Stepanian, 62, Sarkis Tunyan, 62, Saribek Pogyosyan, 52, Edik Hazarian, 51, and Stepan Karapetyan, 62.
    March 9, 2012 7:50
  • March 8 to be marked in unique way at downtown Yerevan park
    YEREVAN. – Several citizens’ initiatives of Armenia decided to celebrate March 8—the International Women’s Day—in a unique way, and, in this connection, they issued a statement. “We invite everyone, on March 8 at 2 p.m., to mark in a unique way and also to cover March 8 at [capital Yerevan’s] Mashtots Park. The self-determined citizens are preparing to also...
    March 8, 2012 17:07
  • Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Women’s Day
    Dear Ladies, I congratulate you on the occasion of Women’s Day. I wish you happiness, success, a healthy and strong family. I am glad that women’s participation in all areas of our country’s life and society increases by day, yet the women of Armenia maintain their traditional role and exceptionally precious features. This spring holiday is an excellent occasion...
    March 8, 2012 7:00
  • Serzh Sargsyan held a telephone conversation with the President-elect of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan held a telephone conversation with the President-elect of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The President of Armenia once again congratulated Vladimir Putin on his election and wished him success on the high position of the President of the Russian Federation. The Presidents of Armenia and Russia expressed readiness to continue efforts...
    March 7, 2012 16:47
  • Armenia officially withdraws from Eurovision 2012
     Today Armenian Public Television officially informed the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) of their withdrawal from the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, official web site of Eurovision song contest reported. “We are truly disappointed by the broadcaster’s decision to withdraw from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest,” said the Contest Executive...
    March 7, 2012 15:25
  • Empower Rural Women – End Hunger and Poverty
    Message of Dr. BabatundeOsotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director, for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2012 Today, on International Women’s Day, UNFPA renews its commitment to gender equality and human rights and dignity. Many rural women have limited autonomy and low status, which puts them at increased risk of hunger, gender-based violence and other human rights violations....
    March 7, 2012 15:22
  • P. Hayrikyan: Self Determination Party not to participate in elections
      “Union of national self determination won’t participate in the forthcoming parliamentary elections, although the union had such intentions,” Chairman of union of national self determination party Paruyr Hayrikyan told a news conference. According to P. Hayrikyan, the studies showed the Union doesn’t have sufficient public support.   Panorama.am
    March 7, 2012 15:16
  • Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schultz
    President Serzh Sargsyan, who continues his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, met today with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schultz. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia and President of the European Parliament made a joint statement for the representatives of the mass media. *** Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan after...
    March 7, 2012 14:37
  • President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy
    Tonight in Brussels, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia and President of the European Council made a joint statement. *** Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan at the conclusion of the meeting with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy Thank...
    March 7, 2012 8:11
  • Tigran Sargsyan Gets Acquainted With Comprehensive Cadastre Reform
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Arabkir customer service office of the Staff of State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre by the Government and the Yerevan territorial division. Accompanied by the head of the State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre, the Prime Minister got acquainted with the complex of reforms underway in the system of cadastre...
    March 6, 2012 17:02
  • President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen
      President Serzh Sargsyan, who is the Kingdom of Belgium on a working visit, met today with the Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen. At the conclusion of the meeting, President Serzh Sargsyan and Secretary General of NATO gave a joint press conference. *** Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan at the joint press conference with the Secretary General...
    March 6, 2012 16:52
  • Serzh Sargsyan met with the representatives of the Armenian organizations of Belgium
    President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Kingdom of Belgium on a working visit, in the evening of March 5 met with the representatives of the Armenian organizations of Belgium. The President of Armenia stressed the importance of the meetings with the Armenian communities and stressed the indispensable role and import of Spyurk for the Republic of Armenia. “I am grateful...
    March 6, 2012 14:44
  • Inspection Reform Coordination Council Holds Meeting
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council held its fifth meeting at the Office of Government. The Inspection Reform Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy reported on the activities implemented in the period under review. It was noted that the summary version of the annual audit plan will be posted on the official website of...
    March 6, 2012 14:24
  • Zvartnots, Armavia holding negotiations
     At the moment Armavia Airlines management is holding negotiations with Zvartnots Airport, spokesperson for the national air carrier Nana Avetisova told Panorama.am. As soon as the negotiations are over a statement will be released. Referring to the passengers waiting in the airport, the spokesperson said the airlines were acting in accord with the international norms. Read...
    March 6, 2012 12:41
  • The State Assists Servicemen To Enter Educational Institutions
    Accompanied by Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the servicemen of one of Yerevan’s military units to brief them on the government’s new educational program which seeks to develop professional skills and knowledge so that to prepare the army leavers to enter universities, primary and secondary vocational schools and colleges. “We...
    March 5, 2012 18:31
  • Sumgayit – world’s ugliest city
    Australian travel guide – travel.ninemsn.com.au published a story on the world’s ugliest cities, where Sumgayit is named the ugliest city. “Sumgayit is Azerbaijan’s third-largest city, and due to its seaside location, was at one point going to be a resort town. But then industry moved in. A massive power station was built to service the burgeoning oil works...
    March 5, 2012 17:21
  • Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Vladimir Putin On Election As RF President
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin in connection with his election as President of the Russian Federation. The letter reads as follows: ”Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich! On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I congratulate you on your election as President of the Russian Federation. I am confident...
    March 5, 2012 16:19