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PM: “Shifting from consumption-based to export-driven economic growth”02.08.2016

PM: “Shifting from consumption-based to export-driven economic growth”

Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting, which discussed the economic results recorded in the first half of 2016 and outlined future action. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated in part, “Early this year, Armenia had to face several challenges arising from the socio-economic situation and national security threats. Exasperated by adverse economic pressures that emerged in the main partner countries in 2015, the external logistics bottlenecks and... more →

RPA Women’s Council held a meeting with members of RPA Sisian Women’s Council02.08.2016

RPA Women’s Council held a meeting with members of RPA Sisian Women’s Council

The Chairman of RPA Women’s Council, the NA Vice-Speaker H. Naghdalyan visited RPA Sisian regional office, held a meeting with active members of the council. At the course of the meeting the Chairman of the Women’s Council N. Nersisyan represented a brief report on the activities of the organization, their achievements in educational, cultural and health spheres, future programs. The next meeting is planned with the Women’s Council of RPA Tavush territorial organization.... more →

The issue of trade regulation in the area of “Vernissage” will be taken under more rigid control01.08.2016

The issue of trade regulation in the area of “Vernissage” will be taken under more rigid control

During the weekly working meeting in the City Hall Mayor Taron Margaryan was reported that as a result of the activities carried out the previous week to prevent illegal construction and land occupation 8 cases had been revealed and administrative protocols had been drawn up; at two addresses the illegal constructions had been dismantled. The Mayor instructed to carry on more rigid control acting in teamwork with the administrative districts and police. Concerning illegal open-air trade... more →

THE PRESIDENT HELD A MEETING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SOCIETY, AUTHORITIES AND CLERGY01.08.2016

THE PRESIDENT HELD A MEETING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SOCIETY, AUTHORITIES AND CLERGY

Today, the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting at the Presidential palace with the representatives of the different segments of the society: cultural figures, representatives of healthcare, Mass Media, public and political figures, members of the Public Council, as well as with the representatives of legislative and executive bodies, heads of the standing bodies and with the representatives of Armenian clergy headed by the Catholicos of All Armenians. President of Armenia made... more →

Low-Income Families to Get Additional Support29.07.2016

Low-Income Families to Get Additional Support

A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. According to data available from the Public Services Regulatory Commission, the average monthly rate of electricity consumed by households is about 202 kilowatt/hours. August 1, 2016 is the deadline set for the Government and Tashir company-funded subsidy, after which the population will have to pay 4.32 drams more for each kilowatt/hour; which means extra 1000 drams to be paid for 202 kW of electricity.... more →

New members at RPA Nubarashen territorial organization27.07.2016

New members at RPA Nubarashen territorial organization

A solemn ceremony of handing party membership cards to new party members was held at RPA Nubarashen territorial organization, which was attended by the Member of RPA Executive Body, Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, the Chairman of the Council of RPA Nubarashen territorial organization, the Head of Nubarashen administrative district Arthur Kirakosyan and other members of the council. The ceremony was followed by a territorial council sitting. A number of agenda items were discussed at the... more →