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25.04.2014
A memorial complex commemorating the victims of the Armenian Genocide opened in Almelo, Holland
On the event of the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide a memorial complex commemorating the 1,5 million of innocent victims was unveiled in the city of Almelo, Netherlands. The construction of the unique memorial complex started in 2013 The memorial built in the land owned by the Armenian Apostolic Church, was created in accordance with the architectural style of Armenian churches. 16 khachkars (memorial cross-stones) were made of tufa brought from Armenia. The head of the... more →
25.04.2014
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Delegation of U.S. Congressmen
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation of U.S. congressmen led by Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Ed Royce. Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the congressmen for attendance of Genocide remembrance activities. The Prime Minister welcomed the adoption of a resolution on recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide by the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The congressmen congratulated Hovik Abrahamyan on his appointment as Prime Minister. They said it... more →
25.04.2014
PM introduces newly appointed ministers of healthcare, urban development
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced today newly appointed ministers of healthcare Armen Muradyan and urban development Narek Sargsyan to the staffs of respective ministries. The Prime Minister first thanked the outgoing ministers for efficacious work, appreciating his cooperation with them in his capacity as President of National Assembly. The head of government assured that the expertise and the professional qualities of Derenik Dumanyan and Samvel Tadevosyan will serve to the... more →
25.04.2014
President took part in second-day session of Eastern Partnership Summit in Czech Republic
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan took part in the second-day session of the Eastern Partnership Summit in the Czech Republic. At the summit, the president made a statement. *** Statement by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the High-level Meeting on the 5th Anniversary of the Eastern Partnership Dear Colleagues, Armenia is interested in the further development of the Eastern Partnership format. It should continue to serve its major objective –... more →
25.04.2014
RA NA Working Consultation is Held
On April 25 the RA NA working consultation presided over by the Acting President of the National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov was held. The draft decisions on amending the agenda of the fifth session of the National Assembly of the fifth convocation and on the agenda of April 28-30 four-day sittings of the National Assembly were debated. 19 items were included in the draft decision on amending the NA fifth session. 100 items and 18 international treaties were included in the draft decision... more →
24.04.2014
On April 23 the sitting of the NA Standing Committee on Science, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport was convened moderated by Artak Davtyan. The RA Acting Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan introduced the package of bills “On Amending the RA Law on Higher Education and Post-Graduate Specialized Education” and “On Amending the RA Law on Education.” The Committee endorsed the package of debated bills for including them in the agendas of the session... more →