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03.10.2013
Statement by the RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan
“The guarantee of the right of freedom of political opinion is one of the cornerstones of democracy. It is a necessary condition for conducting a decent political debate in the democratic society. Nevertheless, the expression of political opinion by its character is not an absolute right. The Article 77 of the RA Constitution designs that the deputy’s right of expressing his/her opinion is restricted by the impermissibility of the insult or slander. That is, that right is... more →
01.10.2013
Gevorg Kostanyan is Appointed RA Prosecutor General
On October 1 the RA National Assembly resumed the work of the four-day sitting. At the beginning of the sitting the NA President Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated the representatives of the senior generation on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons: “In the name of the National Assembly I congratulate the representatives of senior generation, who do not only have their weighty contribution to our victories and achievements, but also continue to have their contribution to... more →
30.09.2013
"Erebuni-Yerevan 2795" celebration will be held on October 11 and 12
The issues related to preparations for "Erebuni-Yerevan 2795" were discussed during the working conference convened by Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan. The Deputy mayor Aram Sukiasyan reported that within the frames of celebration organization 30 stages are to be placed and equipped in the capital. On October 1 decoration of the capital is to be started. It was also reported that the information on the various events provided for the two days of celebration will be presented... more →
30.09.2013
Autumn tree planting in the capital will start on November 1
Repairing of the porches and roofs of the blocks of flats within the frames of the Municipality programs of 2013 has already been over. According to the program, 68387 sq m of flat roofs and 48550 sq m of slope roofs have been improved. Within the frames of the Municipality-administrative district-condominium joint project about 1190 porches have been improved. All this was reported during the regular working conference. Mayor Taron Margaryan assigned the persons in charge of the... more →
28.09.2013
Armenia Government, USAID Sign Assistance Agreement
The Government of the Republic of Armenia and the United States Agency for International Development signed today an instrument of assistance. The “More participatory, accountable and effective government” program-associated agreement was signed by Minister-Chief of Government Staff Vache Gabrielyan for the Republic of Armenia and USAID Armenia Office Head Karen Hilliard on behalf of the United States. more →
28.09.2013
Pensions To Rise 15 Percent, Public Sector Wages About 40 Percent
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government approved the bill “On 2014 State Budget of the Republic of Armenia,” according to which the consolidated budget next year will be as follows: revenue – AMD1.161.9 billion (without receipts from cross-budget transfers), expenditure - AMD1.277.5 billion (without receipts from cross-budget transfers), deficit will amount to 115.6 billion drams. Community... more →