‘Daily news’

  • President Serzh Sargsyan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Armenia
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Armenia Muhammad Ala-ad-Din Saad El-Leit. President Sargsyan congratulated the Ambassador on his new appointment and expressed hope that during his tenure he would do his best to promote the development and strengthening of the Armenian-Egyptian...
    October 12, 2011 14:55
  • Andranik Alexanyan was appointed to be Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Armenia.
    By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Andranik Alexanyan was appointed to be Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Armenia.
    October 11, 2011 18:05
  • Tymoshenko sentenced to 7 years in prison
    Ex-Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Pechersky District Court of Kiev on Tuesday. The verdict was pronounced by Justice Rodion Kireyev, who presides at the trial, ITAR-TASS said. The Pechersky District Court has been hearing since June 24 the criminal case of Tymoshenko, accused of the abuse of office during the signing...
    October 11, 2011 16:46
  • Spanish Language Day was Observed at the UN in Armenia
    Students, authorities, civil society and international community representatives, and journalists discussed the use of the Spanish Language at the UN during a first ever observation of the Spanish Language Day in Armenia.   The event was organized by the UN Department of Public Information (UNDPI) jointly with Hispanic Center, Yerevan State Pedagogical University...
    October 11, 2011 16:22
  • ACES Workshop Kicks Off In Tsakhkadzor
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended an international conference entitled “Contemporary issues and prospects of judicial orders compulsory enforcement service in public and private systems of Armenia” which opened today in Tsakhkadzor. In attendance was also Justice Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan. Greeting the guests, Tigran Sargsyan said the Service has covered a long...
    October 11, 2011 16:14
  • President Serzh Sargsyan made a working visit to Vayots Dzor
    President Serzh Sargsyan made a working visit to Vayots Dzor to participate at the first conference of rural communities in Jermuk which is conducted in the framework of the events dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the local governing bodies (LGB) and is aimed at the enhancement of the rural communities’ development. The President of Armenia congratulated participants...
    October 10, 2011 20:40
  • Taxi driver in Istanbul beats female passenger for being Armenian
    ISTANBUL. – A bizarre and sad incident occurred in Istanbul on Sunday, Marmara Armenian daily of Istanbul writes. A taxi driver swore at and punched his passenger just for being an Armenian. The female passenger turned to the police. “The woman sat in a taxi whose driver asked her: ‘It seems from your accent that you are not Turkish. Are you Armenian, or Jewish?’...
    October 10, 2011 18:14
  • PM and “Rosagromash” Delegation Discuss Farm Machinery Procurement Agenda
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation from Russian “Rosagromash” association, led by association president Konstantin Babkin. Welcoming the guests, the head of government said: “I am happy that such a representative delegation has arrived in Armenia evidencing the strategic impact of our joint efforts. I am sure that your visit will help us...
    October 10, 2011 18:08
  • “ArmTech Congress 2011” 4th Annual High Technology Forum Kicks Off In Armenia
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the opening of “ArmTech Congress 2011” 4th annual forum of high technologies in Armenia. This year’s forum is held in the framework of activities dated the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, under the motto of “Learning from the past, discovering the future.” The forum is organized with the assistance of...
    October 10, 2011 13:16
  • National Competitiveness Fund Holds Meeting
    The Government hosted a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of National Competitiveness Fund of Armenia, chaired by Head the Board of Trustees, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. After discussing and approving the minutes of the last meeting, the attendees referred to the Fund’s administrative-organizational, development-related and financial reports for 2011, as well...
    October 9, 2011 21:40
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received the National Hero of Armenia, world-famous chansonier Charles Aznavour
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today the National Hero of Armenia, world-famous chansonier Charles Aznavour. Present at the meeting were also the impresario of Aznavour Levon Sayan, French performers Jerome Revone and Stephan Gateau. The parties talked about the recent high-level reciprocal visits of the Presidents of Armenia and France which, in their opinion, are...
    October 8, 2011 16:13
  • Tigran Sargsyan Receives Aso Davidyan-Led Delegation
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Davidyan Foundation supervisor, businessman and philanthropist Aso Davidyan. Welcoming the guests to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister thanked Aso Davidyan for implementation of Davidyan Foundation-supported educational programs that have enabled dozens of youth to get high-quality education at...
    October 7, 2011 17:19
  • North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
    The north-south road corridor and sustainable urban development investment programs governing council met at the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.The agenda included discussion of the following items: amended technical assignment, budget, invitation of bids, as well as the shortlist as drafted by the evaluation commission and...
    October 7, 2011 15:59
  • Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Russia Government Head Vladimir Putin On Birthday
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan addressed a message of congratulations to Head of Russian Government Vladimir Putin on birthday 59th anniversary which reads as follows “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I offer my heartfelt congratulations on your birthday anniversary. I wish you and your family peace, happiness, robust health and well-being....
    October 7, 2011 15:54
  • The President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy concluded his state visit to the Republic of Armenia
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in Armenia on a state visit, together with the world-famous chansonier Charles Aznavour participated at the official opening of the home-museum of the great singer in Yerevan. Later, at the France Square of the Armenian capital, the Presidents of Armenia and France made statements...
    October 7, 2011 15:00
  • President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
    Today, the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Serzh Sargsyan congratulated Vladimir Putin on his 59th birthday. On this occasion, President Serzh Sargsyan sent also a congratulatory message which states: “Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, Please accept my sincere congratulations...
    October 7, 2011 13:22
  • President Serzh Sargsyan held a tête-à-tête meeting with the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan held a tête-à-tête meeting with the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in Armenia on a state visit. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia and France gave a joint press conference. Before that, President Serzh Sargsyan awarded Nicolas Sarkozy with the Order of Glory for strengthening traditionally...
    October 7, 2011 13:17
  • President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy took a walk on the Republic Square
    Tonight, President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in Armenia on a state visit, took a walk on the Republic Square, watched Singing Fountains and listened to the sound record of the Armenian and French music which was played in honor of the French President, including songs by Charles Aznavour. The two Presidents were greeted...
    October 7, 2011 0:21