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President of Armenia familiarizes himself with repair works of Varagavanq monastery complex26.04.2012

President of Armenia familiarizes himself with repair works of Varagavanq monastery complex

In frame of the working visit to Tavush province on April 26, Chairman of Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), President Serzh Sargsyan familiarized himself with the repair works of Varagavanq monastery complex. With the agreement reached between the Culture Ministry of Armenia and philanthropist Norayr Khachatryan, the Culture Ministry is committed to provide the entire information on the monument, the documentary materials and projects free of charge. Within the frameworks of the... more →

Poverty is the main enemy of Armenian society, Serzh Sargsyan is sure26.04.2012

Poverty is the main enemy of Armenian society, Serzh Sargsyan is sure

The main enemy of our society is poverty, and we cannot be indifferent to that issue, Chairman of Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), President Serzh Sargsyan told the residents of Noyemberyan town in frame of the campaign. As Armenpress reports, the RPA Chairman stressed that the key to solution of the poverty is in the joint work and mutual trust. "The local residents are singled out for their diligence and preservation of national characteristics. But it is pity that the money some... more →

Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the members of the official delegation of St. Petersburg 26.04.2012

Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the members of the official delegation of St. Petersburg

Within the framework of St. Petersburg days in Yerevan on April 25-28 Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan had a meeting with the representatives of the official delegation headed by Vice Governor of St. Petersburg Olga Kazanskaya. Greeting the guests the Mayor first said that holding St. Petersburg days in Yerevan is another evidence of the high level of the relations formed between the two cities.Taron Margaryan highly appreciated the efforts of the St. Petersburg Government directed at... more →

Integrated Social Service Institute To Be Introduced In Armenia26.04.2012

Integrated Social Service Institute To Be Introduced In Armenia

As Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan declared at the “Social activities in the context of the ongoing social reform: reality and perspectives” conference which kicked off in Yerevan, an integrated social service institute will be introduced in Armenia. “Staff in welfare services must be able to identify problems and propose solutions acceptable to eligible households. This qualitative amendment needs careful consideration and in this respect, international know-how is of... more →

The North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting26.04.2012

The North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting

Chaured by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council met at the Office of Government. North-South Road Corridor Investment Program SNCO Executive Director Ara Hovsepyan reported on the contracts to be signed with the contractor of Ashtarak-Talin, Yerevan-Ararat and Yerevan-Ashtarak road reconstruction and improvement works, as well as with project management consultant. He presented the details of the ongoing talks and the... more →

Government Eases SME Tax Burden26.04.2012

Government Eases SME Tax Burden

 A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Considering the fact that the amendments to the law on licensing fees as adopted by the National Assembly on December 7, 2011 and effective as of April 1, 2012 did not specify first-payment deadlines, the government stated that the fees due for the activities mentioned in paragraph 1 of Annex 7 (for the second quarter of 2012) may be settled for a three-month period within the terms established for the... more →