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Mayor Taron Margaryan took part in the ceremony of proclamation Riga the cultural capital of Europe  20.01.2014

Mayor Taron Margaryan took part in the ceremony of proclamation Riga the cultural capital of Europe

 The delegation headed by Mayor Taron Margaryan which is in the capital of Latvia with an official visit was present at the solemn ceremony of proclamation Riga the cultural capital of Europe. After the ceremony the members of the delegation took part in the reception arranged on behalf of the President of Latvia. Mayor Taron Margaryan congratulated the President of Latvia on the event of proclamation Riga the cultural capital of Europe. Within the scope of the visit the members... more →

In 2013 about 8400 residents took part in the receptions organized at the Municipality and at the staffs of the administrative districts20.01.2014

In 2013 about 8400 residents took part in the receptions organized at the Municipality and at the staffs of the administrative districts

 On the instruction of Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan the activities aimed at the prevention of illegal constructions and land occupation as well as at the elimination of their consequences are still going on. This was reported during the regular working conference chaired by the First Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Kamo Areyan. The head of the Department of Urban Development and Land Control reported that one case had been registered the previous week, in two cases the illegal constructions... more →

Taron Margaryan and Nil Ushakov discussed the issues related to the further process of cooperation programs18.01.2014

Taron Margaryan and Nil Ushakov discussed the issues related to the further process of cooperation programs

 The delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Taon Margaryan which arrived to Riga to participate in the official ceremony of proclamation the capital of Latvia the European cultural capital, had a meeting with the Mayor of Riga Nil Ushakov. Greeting his colleague Nil Ushakov thanked him first for accepting the invitation and stressed that this visit is another occasion to discuss the process of implementation of the programs of mutually beneficial cooperation established between Yerevan and... more →

SME Tax Regime Facilitation Discussed17.01.2014

SME Tax Regime Facilitation Discussed

 Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a regular meeting of the SME Development Council was held today in the Office of Government. As at the previous meeting, the meeting looked at the possibility of amending the Republic of Armenia law on tax turnover. Addressing the SME representatives in attendance, the Prime Minister said that the proposed amendment seeks to reduce the turnover tax from the currently applicable 3.5% to 1% through more accurate documentation covering all... more →

Inspection Reform Leads To Improved Business Environment16.01.2014

Inspection Reform Leads To Improved Business Environment

 A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting approved a sample checklist and a methodology for risk-based checkups to be carried out by the Ministry of Urban Development-affiliated State Urban Development Inspectorate, as well as the summary description of risk criteria. The decision provides that risks in urban planning decisions will be assessed by means of facility checks and that the developer shall be considered as the operator... more →

Mayor Taron Margaryan awarded Krziztof Penderecki with a Gold medal of the Mayor of Yerevan  14.01.2014

Mayor Taron Margaryan awarded Krziztof Penderecki with a Gold medal of the Mayor of Yerevan

 Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the world-known Polish composer Krziztof Penderecki. He has visited Armenia on the event of the 15th jubilee of the international music festival "Yerevan perspectives" which was started with a concert dedicated to the composer’s 80th birthday. Highly appreciating the contribution of Penderecki to the world music Mayor Taron Margaryan stressed the importance of holding the composer’s concerts in Yerevan. ... more →