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01.05.2015
Mayor Taron Margaryan took part in the solemn opening of the “Armenian Diaspora Tennis Cup”
The 10th jubilee championship “Armenian Diaspora Tennis Cup” has been held under the support of Yerevan Mayor. Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, the RA Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Gabriel Ghazaryan, the vice president of the Tennis Federation of Russia Vladimir Lazarev and the head of Yerevan Municipality representation in the capital of the RF Makar Nahapetyan who initiated the tournament, were present at the ceremony of opening. Professional sportsmen from... more →
27.04.2015
During the regular working conference in the Municipality of Yerevan before starting the consideration of the items on the agenda, Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan expressed gratitude to all the structures subordinated to the Municipality and to state services for the proper organization and holding of the main events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. It was instructed to keep the cleanness and the care about the green areas and lawns adjacent to the memorial... more →
27.04.2015
The events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide continue in Tavush region. On April 20 the Women’s Council organized a tree planting event titled “100 trees on the occasion of the 100th anniversary”. The event was held near Ijevan school N3. Intellectuals, pedagogues, female staff members of Tavush region administration attended the tree planting ceremony. As the Chief of Staff of Tavush region administration mentioned, a tree is a symbol of... more →
23.04.2015
PM Welcomes Syria Parliament Speaker
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Syrian Arab Republic Parliament Speaker Mohammad Jihad al-Laham. The Prime Minister of Armenia appreciated SAR Parliament Speaker’s participation in the Armenian Genocide 100-anniversary commemorations as another evidence of the Armenian-Syrian friendship. Hovik Abrahamyan said that the Armenian people has always felt a warm attitude on the part of Syrian authorities and expressed appreciation to the people and authorities of... more →
23.04.2015
Galust Sahakyan Has Meetings within the Framework of the Global Forum
On April 23 the President of the RA National Assembly Galust Sahakyan, participating in the works of the Global Forum “Against the Crime of Genocide,” received the Delegation led by the Mrs Denise Pascal Allende, Vice President of the Parliament of the Republic of Chile, which arrived in Armenia to take part in the forum. Welcoming the guests, Galust Sahakyan expressed his gratitude for taking part in the commemoration events dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centennial.... more →
22.04.2015
Armenian Genocide Recognition Process Started 50 Years Ago
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Cabinet approved the Cooperation Framework Agreement signed between the Republic of Armenia and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay on July 9, 2014. The ratification and approval is symbolic because the civilized world is paying tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide worldwide in a bid to condemn the appalling crime committed against humanity. It is likewise emblematic since Uruguay was the first... more →