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19.05.2016
The number of service cars to be reduced by 800 in government agencies
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Chief of Government Staff David Haroutunyan delivered a report on the assignment issued by the Prime Minister at the preceding Cabinet sitting, which reads as follows: “Dear Prime Minister, Dear Colleagues, In pursuance of the instructions given by the Prime Minister at the previous session, I am reporting that extensive efforts are underway in this... more →
18.05.2016
PM Chairs Meeting on Fuel Oil Market Situation
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held in the Government to discuss issues relating to fuel oil market situation. Reference was made to the customs administration, the standards applicable in the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as the possibility of facilitating fuel market regulations in Armenia. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the importance of providing free, competitive and equal conditions for all economic entities in accordance with the applicable laws.... more →
18.05.2016
On 17 May at “Zeytun” cultural centre the Women’s Council of Qanaqer-Zeytun territorial organization held an event on the theme “My family”, dedicated to the Family International Day. Talented families participated in the event, performing traditional songs, dances, performances on musical instruments, as well as an exhibition of paintings was held. The event was attended by the RA NA Deputy Speaker, the Chairman of RPA Women’s Council Hermine... more →
17.05.2016
The President of Armenia, President of the Chess Federation of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan today at the Tigran Petrossian Chess House attended the opening ceremony of the World Individual Deaf Chess Championship. The tournament, which will last until May 26, will take place in 7 subgroups with the participation of over 120 sportsmen from 24 countries. Present at the ceremony were also the President of FIDE Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the President of the International Chess Committee of the Deaf Phillip... more →
17.05.2016
Parliament in Second Reading Passes RA Draft Electoral Code with Legislative Package
On May 17, the RA National Assembly continued the work of the four-day sittings and by voting passed the bills debated on the previous day, among them also the RA Draft Electoral Code debated in the second reading with enclosed legislative package. Afterwards the parliament considered the report on the Activities of the National Commission on Television and Radio for 2015, which presented the Deputy Chairman of the RA National Commission on Television and Radio Zhirayr Dadasyan. The... more →
16.05.2016
In the evening of May 16, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliev took part in the discussions initiated by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the countries-Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group. Present at the meeting were also the US Secretary of State John Kerry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov and State Minister of France for European Affairs Harlem Désir. The meeting was attended also by the Ministers of Foreign... more →