‘Daily news’

  • The State keen on renewing national traditions
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a ceremony of rewarding the winners of the exhibition – competitions organized in the Office of Primate of the Ararat patriarchal diocese on the occasion of the feast of Saint Sargis, chaired by Vicar of the Ararat patriarchal diocese, Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan. The event was also attended by members of the board of...
    March 11, 2011 20:49
  • MCA-Armenia SNCO Governing Council meets in Government
    The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met at the Office of Government, presided at by GC Chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council has discussed and approved a package of application and attached documents for the 19th disbursement under the program to be submitted to the MCC for endorsement. Under the mentioned request, the MCA-Armenia...
    March 11, 2011 16:32
  • NKR PRESIDENT, “FORMATION OF THE INDEPENDENT ARTSAKH STATE FULLY CORRESPONDS TO THE PRINCIPLES AND NORMS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW”
    President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Republic of Artsakh) Bako Sahakian, who is on a working visit to Paris, made a speech at the conference called ’17 years after the establishment of the 1994 cease-fire: what has Nagorno Karabakh achieved today?, which took place at the Institute for International Relations and Strategic Researches. According to the Central...
    March 10, 2011 13:59
  • The delegation headed by the ARM MoD minister left for Brussels
    The delegation headed by the ARM MoD minister Seyran Ohanyan left for Brussels on 8th of March to participate at the session of the ministers of defence of the countries taking part in the NATO operations in Afghanistan. Seyran Ohanyan is to have bilateral meetings with the ministers of Defence of the partner countries as well as with senior officials of the EU.
    March 10, 2011 12:30
  • President Valdis Zatlers hosted a state dinner in honor of the President Sargsyan, who is in Latvia on official visit
    The President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers and Mrs. Lilita Zatlers hosted a state dinner in honor of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Latvia on official visit. *** Speech of President Serzh Sargsyan at the official dinner hosted by the President of Latvia in honor of the President of Armenia Mr. President, Mrs. Zatlers, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am greatly...
    March 10, 2011 11:01
  • In Riga President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Speaker of the Parliament of Latvia Mrs. Solvita Aboltina
    Today, after a meeting with the President of Lativa Valdis Zatler, President Serzh Sargsyan laid a wreath at the Monument of Freedom. Later, the President of Armenia arrived to the Parliament of Latvia. At the meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament Mrs. Solvita Aboltina, President Serzh Sargsyan spoke about the Armenian-Latvian interparliamentary cooperation. The parties...
    March 9, 2011 19:56
  • President Serzh Sargsyan’s statement at the Joint Press Conference with the President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers
    Today, at the invitation of the President of Latvia Valdis Zatlers, President Serzh Sargsyan arrived to the Republic of Latvia for a two-day official visit. After the official welcoming ceremony of the Armenian President, Serzh Sargsyan and Valdis Zatlers held a private meeting which was followed by the meeting with the participation of the delegations. Presidents Sargsyan...
    March 9, 2011 19:50
  • Hayastan All-Armenian Fund rebuilds nursery-kindergarten boarding school in Yerevan’s Shengavit district
    The only one of its kind in the capital, the school is a haven for children from disadvantaged families In parallel with its water-infrastructure and other projects in Artsakh, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is implementing a host of development initiatives in Yerevan and throughout the regions of Armenia. One such effort is the refurbishment of a one-of-a-kind nursery-kindergarten...
    March 9, 2011 19:32
  • Turkish beauty denied visa to Germany
    Turkish beauty was banned from participating in Top Model of The World 2011 to be held on March 16 in Germany. Model Sezgi Melek was denied a visa and failed to leave for Germany, Turkish Beyazgazete reports. The Turkish representative Veli Armandan noted he is indignant over organizers. Even representatives of African states got a permission to participate in the contest,...
    March 8, 2011 15:07
  • Armenia’s Emmy to perform song Boom-Boom at Eurovision 2011
    Armenian singer Emmy will present Armenia at the Eurovision 2011 with her song Boom-Boom. The song was selected on March 5 on Public Television of Armenia through SMS voting and professional jury decision. Armenia’s Emmy will participate in the first semi-final of the Eurovision 2011 on May 10, according to the Semi-Final Allocation Draw for the song contest. Representatives...
    March 8, 2011 12:38
  • Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Women’s Day
    I congratulate our mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters on the occasion of Women’s Day. Women have always played an exceptional role in our families and our society. The first Armenian Republic had been among those few countries where the women were granted the right to elect and be elected. It is very pleasing that today women play a special role in all areas of our...
    March 8, 2011 9:05
  • President of the Artsakh Republic arrived in Paris with a working visit
    On 6 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan arrived in Paris with a working visit. On the same day the Head of the State visited St. John the Baptist cathedral and partook at the sacred ceremony held there. Afterwards the President met primate of the French Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Norvan Zakaryan. Issues related to the Motherland-Diaspora...
    March 7, 2011 14:26
  • Armenian, Azeri, Russian Presidents adopt joint statement
    The Armenian, Azerbaijani and Russian Presidents adopted a joint statement on the result of their meeting in Sochi. The leader discussed the implementation of the trilateral agreement adopted at their meeting in Astrakhan, October 27, 2010. Specifically, the President agreed to complete the POW exchange process as soon as possible, says the statement. The document underlines...
    March 5, 2011 18:25
  • Russian, Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders have cup of tea
    An official meeting of Russian, Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents was followed by an informal one, the NEWS.am correspondent reported from Sochi. The leaders had a cup of tea in a café at the foot of one of ski slopes of Krasnaya Polyana resort located near the city of Sochi. Then the presidents went up the Psekhako Ridge by an aerial tramway.
    March 5, 2011 18:00
  • Sarah Connor not to perform in Yerevan
    Famous pop singer Sarah Connor will not perform in Yerevan, Live Legend Entertainment said in a statement. The representative of the company said VH Music Company broke the agreement and Sarah Connor will not perform in Yerevan. Armenian News-NEWS.am correspondent tried to contact the head of VH Music Company. However the latter did not answer calls. As Armenian News-NEWS.am...
    March 5, 2011 12:36
  • Government’s tourism development-oriented efforts take effect
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the presentation of www.armhotels.am , Armenia’s first-ever online hotel booking system Presented by “RUMEA” Tempting Trips Club, the business program on the launch of www.armhotels.am online booking system was approved in September, 2009 by the Prime Minister-headed Operative Staff which seeks to support development...
    March 4, 2011 19:18
  • Inspection reform coordinating council holds second sitting
    The Council on Coordination of Inspection Reform held its second sitting at the Office of Government. The council discussed amendments to the law on organization and conduct of inspections in the Republic of Armenia. The Prime Minister ordered to summarize the proposals and recommendations voiced at the meeting and submit them to the task force within a week’s time. The...
    March 4, 2011 17:33