‘Daily news’

  • Prime Minister Wrapping Up Visit to Rostov-on-Don
    Earlier today, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation attended a ceremony of holy mass served at the newly built Armenian Sourb Haroutune church of Rostov-on-Don, functional since May, 2011. Then Tigran Sargsyan called at Armenia’s Consulate General in Rostov-on-Don, the activities of which were presented by Consul General of the Republic of Armenia...
    July 9, 2011 19:57
  • President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the First Army Conference of Young Officers
    Today, the President of Armenia, Commander-in-Chief Serzh Sargsyan participated at the First Army Conference of Young Officers which took place at the A. Spendiarian National Opera and Ballet Academic Theater. In his statement the President of Armenia said,  “Officers, I am glad to have this opportunity to participate at the First Conference of Young Officers of...
    July 9, 2011 15:00
  • Prime Minister Visits Chaltr Village of Rostov
    On the sidelines of his working visit to Rostov-on-Don, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan later yesterday visited the Armenian village of Chaltr in Myasnikyan region of Rostov Oblast. After enjoying a warm welcome by the Armenian community of Chaltr, the head of government got acquainted with the activities, daily life and background history of local Armenians. When at Chaltr’s...
    July 9, 2011 12:00
  • Ambassador-at-large of NKR President passed away
    STEPANAKERT.- Ambassador-at-large of Nagorno-Karabakh President Karen Baburyan passed away on Friday morning. He had a heart attack on his way from Yerevan to Stepanakert, spokesperson for NKR President David Babayan told  NEWS.am. He was taken to the hospital but doctors were not able to help him.  
    July 8, 2011 20:27
  • Prime Minister Attends 13th Sitting of Intergovernmental Commission
    The 13th sitting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation kicked off today at Rostov-on-Don. The sitting was preceded by a private meeting between the co-chairs, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and RF Minister of Transport Igor Levitin. In his opening address, Tigran Sargsyan thanked the Russian side for a warm welcome by stating...
    July 8, 2011 16:35
  • Prime Minister Visits “Rostselmash” Combine Plant
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today Rostselmash combine plant on the sidelines of the 13th sitting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. Accompanied by Deputy Governor of Rostov Region, RF Minister of Agriculture Vladimir Cherkezov and Director General of Rostselmash Valeri Maltsev, the head of government toured the laser...
    July 8, 2011 14:20
  • Prime Minister’s Working Visit to Rostov-on-Don Kicks Off
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s working visit to the Russian Federation kicked off yesterday. The head of government is off to Rostov-on-Don to attend the 13th regular sitting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation. Russian co-chair of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation...
    July 8, 2011 12:02
  • Karabakh’s FM Georgi Petrosyan resigns
    Foreign Minister of Republic of Nagorno Karabakh Georgi Petrosyan has been removed from his position based on his resignation letter after Karabakh’s president approved his resignation on Thursday. According to a press release by Karabakh’s presidential office, Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Atajanyan has temporarily assumed the responsibilities of Karabakh’s foreign...
    July 7, 2011 21:51
  • About an attemtion of arson on Shirak branch office of the A.D.Sakharov human rights protecting center
    On July 6, 2011, in the morning at about 5 o’clock, some unknown persons broke the glass through metal bars Shirak branch Gyumri office window of the A.D.Sakharov Center for human rights protection in Armenia, and ignited the window and window path with liquid fuel. People living near the office saw the fire and called the fire service, they took their own measures to...
    July 7, 2011 17:46
  • Prime Minister Visits Constitutional Court
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia to attend a Constitution Day-dedicated event. During the festive event, CC Chairman Gagik Harutyunyan came up with a report entitled “Modern Challenges to Guaranteed Rule of Constitution.”
    July 6, 2011 18:24
  • Consultation on Preparations for Jubilee Events Dedicated to 1050th Anniversary of Ani Proclamation as Capital of Bagratid Kingdom
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss preparations for jubilee events dedicated to the 1050th anniversary of Ani proclamation as capital of the Bagratid Kingdom. The meeting discussed the composition of the committee on preparation of anniversary events, the program of events and financial issues. Under the proposed program of events,...
    July 6, 2011 17:48
  • Governing Council Meets in Regular Sitting
    Chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the north-south road corridor investment program governing council met in a regular sitting at the Office of Government. The council discussed the tender terms for selection of a contractor for reconstruction of an Ashtarak-Talin road section, reconstruction of Yerevan-Ashtarak highway, improvement of road safety...
    July 6, 2011 14:07
  • Armenia second in World’s Worst Economies list issued by Forbes
    Armenia is ranked the second in the World’s Worst Economies rankings issued by Forbes. Madagascar tops the rankings. “With a 15% contraction in GDP in 2009 and mediocre growth forecast for the next few years, this landlocked former Soviet republic is struggling to keep up with the rest of the world. Per-capita GDP of $3,000 is less than a third of neighboring Turkey,...
    July 6, 2011 13:31
  • Monitoring
    On July 5, according to the agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE mission held regular monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces’ contact-line, in the Askeran direction. From the positions of the NKR Defense Army, the monitoring was held by Coordinator of the OSCE Office, Lieutenant Colonel Imre Palatinus (Hungary)...
    July 5, 2011 15:06
  • UNWTO Supports Tourism in Armenia
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai. Welcoming the guests to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister appreciated Mr. Rifai’s visit since it may help boost tourism in Armenia. Tourism was said to be a government priority and from this perspective our country should master and apply the experience and...
    July 4, 2011 16:33
  • President of the Artsakh Republic visited the Askeran, Martouni and Hadrout regions
    On 2 July President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Askeran, Martouni and Hadrout regions and inspected on site the realization of some economic programs and harvest activities. The Head of the State noted the necessity of close cooperation between all the structures involved in the harvest activities considering it among the pivotal preconditions of...
    July 4, 2011 15:01
  • Job Creation as Priority: Prime Minister Visits Gegharkunik Marz
    On visit to Gegharkunik marz yesterday, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan first called at Lchashen community to get acquainted with rehabilitation works underway at the 2.5 km-long Sevan-Gavar highway section due to be completed by this month of August. The Prime Minister’s next port of call was the outpatient clinic of Sevan town in process of rehabilitation. The building...
    July 4, 2011 13:00
  • Tigran Sargsyan Visits Aramayis Sahakyan
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a visit to renowned Armenian poet and satirist Aramayis Sahakyan. On the poet’s 75th birth anniversary, the head of government handed him in person the Premier’s commemorative medal for years-long creative activity. Congratulating Aramayis Sahakyan on the jubilee, the Prime Minister wished him robust health and new creative achievements. In...
    July 2, 2011 18:02