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12.12.2013
New Round In Air Transport Liberalization
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government entrusted the Ministry of Economy with the implementation and coordination of specific measures to liberalize air transport and introduce the “open skies” policy in Armenia. The decision provides as follows: in cooperation with the GDCA, the Ministry of Economy shall exercise the following functions: amendments to the air communication-related agreements signed between the... more →
12.12.2013
First of all, let me thank you on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia for the discussions that took place at the National Assembly. The standing committees, the members of Parliament raised various questions for over a week regarding the State budget, and we had the opportunity to produce explanations. The discussions resulted in numerous recommendations accepted, with dozens of proposals to be subject of discussions in the coming months. Only 27% of the proposals have... more →
11.12.2013
The festive events in the capital start on December 17
The events of the New Year celebration in the capital are going to start on December 17 with the first open-air concert and a symbolic event when Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan will solemnly turn on the lights on the main New Year tree of the capital and the illumination in the city, together with the lights on all the new Year Trees in the central squares of the administrative districts; all this will be followed by a big firework in Republic square. Festive decoration activities are... more →
11.12.2013
Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the RA Elita Gavele. The Honorary Consul of Latvian Republic to the RA Armen Ghasaboghlyan was also present at the meeting. Greeting the guests Taron Margaryan first of all congratulated her on taking the responsible office of Latvia to Armenia and stressed that the friendly relations formed between Yerevan and Riga which had become more strengthened after... more →
11.12.2013
PM Welcomes Renowned Violinist Pinchas Zukermann
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received world-famous violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukermann, who is in Yerevan to participate in the closing concert of the 14th edition of the Yerevan Perspectives international music festival. The celebrity artist will act as both conductor and soloist to perform “Camerata Salzburg” with the orchestra. The distinguished guest thanked the Premier and the Armenian Ministry of Culture for support and cooperation. Festival’s... more →
10.12.2013
3 State Inspectorates’ Checklists Approved Following Risk-Based Checkups
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council met today in the Office of Government. The council discussed the Ministry of Urban Development Staff-affiliated State Urban Development Inspectorate’s risk-based audit methodology and checklists. The risk-based inspection methodology was said to take note of facilities’ assessment, as well as the distinction of structured risk controls before starting a checkup. The meeting further... more →