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PM Considers the Reforms Implemented in Passport and Visa Department One of the State’s Major Achievements31.01.2014

PM Considers the Reforms Implemented in Passport and Visa Department One of the State’s Major Achievements

 Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the new administrative building of the Passport and Visa Department of the RA Police in Yerevan’s Davidashen community, opened in September 2013. The Prime Minister, accompanied by RA Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan and Deputy Police Chief Artur Osikyan, toured the premise and got acquainted with the working conditions and technical equipment. Tigran Sargsyan visited a number of subdivisions, such as departments of applications, population... more →

PM Receives Newly Appointed Italian Ambassador31.01.2014

PM Receives Newly Appointed Italian Ambassador

 Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to the Republic of Armenia Giovanni Ricciulli. The Prime Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and wished him an effective work in our country. Tigran Sargsyan noted that the Armenian - Italian bilateral friendly relations are based on centuries-long rich historical and cultural relations, and expressed hope that the Ambassador... more →

Noravank Scientific and Educational Foundation Holds a Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees31.01.2014

Noravank Scientific and Educational Foundation Holds a Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees

 “Noravank” scientific and educational foundation board of trustees held a regular meeting today at the Government office, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The results of the foundation's activities carried out in 2013 were presented at the meeting. It was reported that during the period under review 3 reports have been prepared, 4 books, 24 magazines and 76 articles have been published and 5 international conferences have been organized by the fund. The... more →

As a result of the survey carried out by the International Media Holding Taron Margaryan was recognized the best mayor of the year31.01.2014

As a result of the survey carried out by the International Media Holding Taron Margaryan was recognized the best mayor of the year

 As a result of the Internet and personal survey carried out by "International Media Holding" Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan has been recognized the best mayor of the year. The First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Kamo Areyan was present at the solemn ceremony of awarding and was handed in the prize of the Mayor of Yerevan. Expressing gratitude on behalf of the Mayor for the award Kamo Areyan stressed that the prize really makes feel more responsible. "The prize has... more →

Government will Reimburse Part of Gas Tariffs; Adopts a Number Decisions Concerning the Social Sphere30.01.2014

Government will Reimburse Part of Gas Tariffs; Adopts a Number Decisions Concerning the Social Sphere

 A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Given the increase in tariffs for gas and electricity from July 7, 2013, as well as the unprecedented long and cold winter of 2013-2014, which has caused the payments for the gas consumed for household heating purposes, to increase significantly, the Armenian government consistently continues to provide support to socially vulnerable families eligible for family allowances. In particular, in order to... more →

Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the representatives of the German Red Cross30.01.2014

Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the representatives of the German Red Cross

 The issues related to the process of implementation of the charity projects carried out by the German Red Cross in the capital were discussed during the meeting of Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan with the delegation headed by the director of Foreign Relations of the German Red Cross Michael Weibel. Greeting the guests Mayor Taron Margaryan expressed gratitude for the charity projects implemented by the organization in the capital and for their important humane mission. "The... more →