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30.04.2014
Parliament Continues the Work of the Four-day Sittings
On April 30 the National Assembly continued the work of the four-day sittings. The parliament in the first reading passed the draft law “On Amending the RA Law on Excise Tax,” which was debated at the NA April 29 sitting. The NA ARF, the ANC, the Rule of Law, the PAP and the Heritage factions did not take part in the voting. The deputies continued debating the RA draft law interrupted in the previous sitting “On Amending the RA Law on Accumulating Pensions.” The... more →
30.04.2014
Another Investment Program Supported By Government
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government decided to extend until May 10, 2017 the deadline for payment of VAT by KAGA Agro LLC on goods worth over AMD200mn, imported under its investment program. KAGA Agro is going to invest about 834 million drams in a 2 ha-wide greenhouse facility to be built in Kotayk Marz, owing to which modern equipment will be imported from Holland, some 40 jobs will be created and the level of output will rise... more →
30.04.2014
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced newly appointed Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan to the Ministry staff. The Premier thanked former Minister Armen Movsisyan for many years of dedicated work and cooperation. “ Yervand Zakharyan is well aware of the energy sector. I am sure that he will do his utmost to resolve the existing problems ,” the head of government said. The Prime Minister congratulated the newly appointed minister, wishing him... more →
29.04.2014
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Message On International Dance Day
Honorable dancing art figures, we know that starting 1982, April 29 is marked as the International Dance Day and the professional holiday of dancers around the world. This holiday day is an opportunity to once again summarize and evaluate the work done in the field of dancing, remember the outstanding figures and reflect on their artistic legacy. Master Komitas used to say: “Each dance reflects the inherent character of a nation, especially its moral traditions and the degree of... more →
29.04.2014
The congratulation of Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan on the International Dance Day
Respectable dance art workers I’d like to congratulate you on the professional holiday. April 29 has been celebrated as the International Day of Dance for more than three decades. For art-loving public this is not simply a holiday but a remarkable occasion to present the achievements of this centuries-old branch of culture. The art of dance is a bridge between civilizations, nations and people as well as special means of presenting native history, of dialogue and communication.... more →
29.04.2014
Galust Sahakyan is Elected President of the National Assembly
On April 29 the parliament continued the work of the four-day sittings. Before voting the bill “On Amending the RA Law on Approval of Annual and Complex Measures on Restoration, Conservation, Reproduction and Use of Lake Sevan Ecosystem” debated on the previous day the Chairman of the State Committee for Water Economy of the RA Territorial Administration Andranik Andreasyan has noted that taking into account the recommendations received from the factions, the approaches presented... more →