‘Daily news’

  • Noravank SEE submits 2010 activity report
    Noravank SEE Board of Trustees met in the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The 2010 summary annual account of Noravank SEE was presented by “Noravank” Executive Director Gagik Haroutunyan who reported back the following activities carried out by Noravank CEE: Armenian, political, informational studies, as well as the...
    February 1, 2011 15:29
  • Consultation with the participation of the supreme command staff of the Defense Army
    On 31 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the supreme command staff of the Defense Army. Issues related to army building were discussed during the consultation.
    February 1, 2011 12:04
  • President Serzh Sargsyan attended today the Gifted of Armenia – 2010 concert
    President Serzh Sargsyan attended today the Gifted of Armenia – 2010 concert at the Komitas Chamber Music House. Children and young people, who achieved considerable success at a number of Armenian and international prestigious music contests last year, performed at the concert.
    January 31, 2011 20:13
  • Minister Nalbandian comments on a question by the “Armenpress” news agency on referendum results in South Sudan
    Question: Mr. Minister, the preliminary results of the referendum held in South Sudan has been published. How would you assess them? Answer. Armenia is welcoming the referendum held in South Sudan. The published preliminary results of the referendum, which surely will not be essentially different from the final results, confirmed one more time, that the self-determination...
    January 31, 2011 12:14
  • Strong quake hist western Hungary
    Parts of western Hungary and the capital, Budapest, have been shaken by an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, rescue officials said, The Press Association reports. The tremor is the strongest in the country since 1985. The National Disaster Management Agency said no injuries had been reported. Buildings are understood to have suffered minor damage, including...
    January 30, 2011 3:14
  • President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting with the President of AGBU Perj Sedrakian
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting with the President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Perj Sedrakian. The President of Armenia and President of AGBU spoke about current and forthcoming programs of the Union and discussed issues pertaining to future cooperation. President Serzh Sargsyan handed to the President of the AGBU Perj Sedrakian the passport...
    January 29, 2011 22:40
  • The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Received Foreign Military Attachés Accredited in the Republic of Armenia
    Today ARM Minister of Defence Seyran Ohanyan received the military attachés who are accredited in the Republic of Armenia. The Minister introduced the 2011 primary issues of the Ministry of Defence approved by the ARM Government. He also talked about the present defence policy, defence reforms, and answered their questions. Talking about the constant warlike announcements...
    January 29, 2011 16:07
  • President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the sitting of the Yerevan State University Council
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the sitting of the Yerevan State University Council (YSU). On the agenda of the newly formed Council’s were elections of the Chairperson and Secretary of the Council. Members of the Council presented President Sargsyan’s candidature for the position of the Chairperson of the YSU Council. After voting, President Serzh...
    January 29, 2011 15:13
  • At least 60 dead in Egypt’s protests
    Egyptian security officials say at least 50 protesters and 10 policemen have died in this week’s anti-government protests, The Associated Press reports. They say the death toll was likely to significantly rise as more reports come in from hospitals and morgues around the country. They also say that at least 750 policemen and 1,500 protesters have been wounded in...
    January 29, 2011 14:59
  • Information of the NKR MFA Press Service
    On January 27, 2011, a declaration – “Building a Democratic State by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic” – was distributed at the PACE. The declaration was prepared by Armenian MP, member of Heritage faction Zaruhi Postanjian. The declaration reads: “Azerbaijan has declared itself the successor of the Azerbaijani Republic that existed between 1918 and 1920. But,...
    January 29, 2011 11:39
  • President Serzh Sargsyan attended a festive concert dedicated to the 19th anniversary of the Armenian Armed Forces
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan attended a festive concert at the A. Spendiarian Opera and Ballet National Academic Theater dedicated to the 19th anniversary of the Armenian Armed Forces.
    January 28, 2011 18:28
  • President Serzh Sargsyan visited Erablur Military Pantheon
    On the occasion of the creation of the RA Armed Forces, President Serzh Sargsyan, accompanied by the highest echelon of the country’s leadership, visited today Erablur Military Pantheon and paid tribute to the memory of our nation’s sons who sacrificed their lives for independence of the Motherland.
    January 28, 2011 12:55
  • Everybody cuts down whatever s/he can
    The photos taken by young activists – environmentalists in Azat Gorge show how cars take away trunks, while leaving small branches (see Photo Report). But these branches will also have some demand, as gas price is high, but you should heat yourself. No bans and laws will work here. Coming back to the 90’s!
    January 27, 2011 20:16
  • WRITTEN DECLARATION BUILDING OF A DEMOCRATIC STATE BY THE REPUBLIC OF MOUNTAINOUS KARABAGH
    Azerbaijan declared itself the successor of the Azerbaijani Republic that existed from 1918-1920. But Mountainous Karabagh (Artsakh) was never a part of that state, and it was because of the Kemalist-Bolshevik “deal” that Artsakh had become a part of Soviet Azerbaijan. In 1991, the people of Karabagh voted “yes” to independence through a referendum that was observed...
    January 27, 2011 19:38
  • President Sargsyan held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Republic of Armenia Todor Staykov
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan held a farewell meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bulgaria to the Republic of Armenia Todor Staykov, who is concluding his diplomatic mission in our country. The President expressed gratitude to the Bulgarian Ambassador for his efforts aimed at strengthening friendship and relations between our countries and...
    January 27, 2011 14:38
  • President Sargsyan issued an executive order to appoint Avetis Berberian Assistant to the President of Armenia
    President Serzh Sargsyan issued an executive order to appoint Avetis Berberian Assistant to the President of Armenia.
    January 27, 2011 12:45
  • Meeting with representatives of the republic’s Trade Union Federation
    On 26 January President Bako Sahakyan held a meeting with representatives of the republic’s Trade Union Federation. President of the federation Ara Khahramanyan, heads of regional branches and representatives responsible for different fields delivered reports about the activities carried out in 2010, problems the structure faces and activities to be realized. The...
    January 27, 2011 10:19
  • The relationship between Yerevan and Minsk should be put on practical grounds
    The problems connected with purchasing of necessary equipment and details for elevators’  economy modernization, as well as of special machinery provided for sanitary cleaning and snow removing, were discussed during the meeting of the mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus in the RA Stepan Sukhorenko....
    January 26, 2011 20:23