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Ameriabank has Raised USD 17.5M Tier 2 Capital
  • Economy
  • 2021-11-01 16:00:41

Ameriabank has signed long-term subordinated loan agreements with total volume of USD 17.5M during recent months, with an option to increase by USD 15M if required. The USD 17.5M

IDBank is placing the first USD bonds of 2021 through a public offer
  • Economy
  • 2021-01-22 11:40:12

  On January 22 of this year, IDBank will issue bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2CER7. The total volume of the nominal coupon bonds of the first issue of 2021 is

Order IDBank cards online and get a free delivery
  • Economy
  • 2020-05-18 12:50:04

  Given the current situation and pursuing the goal to save customers’ time, IDBank, from now on, will provide a free delivery of cards in Yerevan, ordered online through the

IDBank announced the launch of the 3rd stage of the program “Build your career with IDBank”.
  • Economy
  • 2020-02-03 13:17:15

   As a result of the project, launched in 2019 and conducted twice, about 25 students have started their careers with IDBank.   “Taking into consideration that educational programs are one of

Mountain Tea in USA
  • Economy
  • 2019-05-07 16:52:52

    In Armenian market of herbal teas, Mountain Tea has distinguished itself as a lifestyle brand with its quality and interesting range of organic herbal teas, and gained the love

This year Yerevan Brandy Company will purchase 29 000 tons of grape paying 150 AMD for 1 kg
  • Economy
  • 2019-04-02 12:34:38

This year Yerevan Brandy Company will purchase 29 000 tons of grape paying 150 AMD for 1 kg.     Following the request of the grape growers and in continuation to the

New export contracts. The results of Eurasian Week
  • Economy
  • 2019-01-31 15:01:44

    During the B2B meetings organized by Business Armenia, local businessmen have signed a number of contracts and have already started exporting. The negotiations took place during the Eurasian Week,

Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road Held in Hainan
  • Economy
  • 2018-11-05 16:51:47

2018 Media Cooperation Forum on Belt and Road kicked off on October 30 in Boao Town in south China's Hainan Province.   Themed "Contribution by All, Benefits for All", the forum

The Armenian Shoe Producers in MosShoes 2018.
  • Economy
  • 2018-09-10 15:05:36

  With the support of Business Armenia, 10 Armenian footwear producer companies will participate in Mosshoes 2018 international expo held in Moscow on September 10-13. Along with the Armenian producers

Yerevan Brandy Company will receive 29,000 tons of wine this year
  • Economy
  • 2018-09-03 12:00:45

Yerevan Brandy Company will increase the price of the purchased grape by 10 AMD. The company will start the grape purchasing process on September 11st. The start will be

According to international acclaimed experts gold project in Amulsar should not start. What has Lydian hidden and what the Armenian government has been “unaware” of?
  • Human Rights
  • 2017-07-26 08:03:15

    For years Armenian scientists, specialists and environmentalists presented from their field of expertise the dangers of gold project in Amulsar planned by Lydian International. They insisted that this project

New agricultural products collection point in Aragatsotn marz
  • Economy
  • 2017-07-18 11:22:58

On July 16, 2017, in Avan community of Aragatsotn Marz, a collection point of agricultural products was opened, where the residents of the community can deliver their agricultural products

ARMENIA BECAME A CANDIDATE COUNTRY OF THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE/EITI
  • Economy
  • 2017-03-10 11:41:03

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Board approved Armenia’s EITI candidature application at the EITI board meeting held in Bogota, Colombia on 9 March 2017 and Armenia attained the EITI

No Real Growth in Exports to Russia
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2017-02-03 18:40:21

  During last year, “Union of Informed Citizens” addressed the topic of nature and causes of sharp increase in exports from Armenia to EAEU member countries. Export to EAEU member

Improving Governance Is Key to Ensuring Equitable Growth in Developing Countries
  • Economy
  • 2017-01-30 18:08:02

WASHINGTON, January 30, 2017 – A new World Bank policy report urges developing countries and international development agencies to rethink their approach to governance, as a key to overcoming

Industrial Commodities Prices to Surge in 2017: World Bank
  • Economy
  • 2017-01-26 12:31:16

    The World Bank is forecasting strong gains for industrial commodities such as energy and metals in 2017, due to tightening supply and strengthening demand.   In its January 2017 Commodity Markets

Foreign Grants Received by the RA Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
  • Economy
  • 2016-12-03 16:08:49

  The Union of Informed Citizens NGO continues to report on the foreign grants received by the RA state bodies. So, let us turn to the foreign grants received by

Gas Prices in Armenia and in Other Countries (Table)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-11-10 16:01:26

  As it is known,  the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission plans to make a decision on reducing the price for natural gas. As a result, one cubic meter of natural

President Sargsyan and Alexey Miller discuss making decrease of gas tariff more available for consumers
  • Economy
  • 2016-10-25 19:37:43

 President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan received on October 25 Chairman of the Management Committee of Gazprom Public Joint Stock Company Alexey Miller. As “NT” was informed from the press

Armenia and Georgia Exchange Best Practices in Export Controls during Training Organized by U.S. Embassy
  • Economy
  • 2016-10-21 17:01:08

On October 18-19, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan hosted a two-day workshop, bringing together Armenian and Georgian government officials and NGOs to exchange best practices in controlling the flow

EU Energy Policy within Eastern Partnership (EaP)
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2016-10-13 12:42:57

EU energy demands and import grow in correlation with its economic strengthening, while to its East, post-Soviet states strive to benefit from export and transit of energy resources, as

Poursuite du développement de la production agricole et laitière dans la Région du Tavouch en Arménie
  • Economy
  • 2016-05-13 11:38:06

  Communiqué de presse Mai 2016 coopÉration INTERNATIONALE   Poursuite du développement de la production agricole et laitière  dans la Région du Tavouch en Arménie   du 23 au 26 mai 2016   Patrick Devedjian, Député et Président du

In Armenia not only Water Resources but Forests as well are in Poor Condition.Armenak Dovlatyan (Video)
  • Economy
  • 2016-03-27 15:05:43

There are various problems in Armenia concerning water resources, the use and exploitation of drinking water is in very poor condition, starting from Sevan up to artesian waters of

USAID LAUNCHESNEW PROJECT TO ADDRESS GROUNDWATER RESOURCE CHALLENGE IN ARARAT VALLEY
  • Economy
  • 2016-02-10 12:11:01

  YEREVAN, ARMENIA –During a public event on February 10, USAID announced the launch of the Advanced Science and Partnerships for Integrated Resource Development Project (ASPIRED) – a three-year initiative

EBRD investments hit record high level in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2016-01-15 16:19:29

The EBRD financed a record volume of projects in Armenia in 2015, providing strong support to the country’s economy in a challenging economic environment that was affected by the

VivaCell-MTS is the number one/biggest investor in Armenia’s mobile telecommunications sector
  • Economy
  • 2015-12-14 18:15:37

    Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator VivaCell-MTS is the biggest investor in Armenia’s mobile telecommunications sector. The ranking is based on figures published by the companies in the mobile sector as

EBRD to provide equity finance forInecobankto support acquisition of ProCredit Bank Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2015-12-10 13:30:42

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is making an equity investment of AMD 9.8 billion (equivalent to US$ 20.3 million) for up to 22.7 per centof shares

Ukrainian International Airlines will double the frequency of flights
  • Economy
  • 2015-11-25 17:36:52

“Ukrainian International Airlines” (МАУ) is going to double the flights to Yerevan in summer of 2016. Now the airline operates one flight per day. Staring from July 15 “Ukrainian

EBRDexpects growth in the Caucasus despite external economic challenges
  • Economy
  • 2015-11-05 17:37:20

  Growth outlookdepends on regional economic environment, reduction of geopolitical risks and country-specific factors --------------   Countries in the Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia) continue to be influenced by the regional economic and security

Celebrations in ULS devoted to a new distributor’s entry into the Armenian market
  • Economy
  • 2015-10-13 13:42:17

“Barista” company, a distributor of coffee and tea, has officially entered the Armenian market. This event as well as the beginning of cooperation between Batista and Urban Logistic Services

President Bako Sahakyan visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of Agricultural Worker
  • Economy
  • 2015-10-12 10:55:34

On 11 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of

No decrease in price for gas and new monopolies for “Gazprom Armenia”
  • Economy
  • 2015-08-20 11:46:54

Yesterday the RA Government session endorsed the project of replenishing the sale agreement of “HayRusGasArd” and the agreement on order of price formation during natural gas delivery signed between

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh
  • Economy
  • 2015-07-23 11:02:20

  On 22 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region and got acquainted on site with the activities of the new water reservoir being built at the

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited workshops operating on the site of the former Karabagh Silk Plant
  • Economy
  • 2015-07-02 16:38:18

On 2 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited workshops operating on the site of the former Karabagh Silk Plant in capital Stepanakert and got acquainted with their work. The

rtsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired a meeting of the NKR Security Council
  • Economy
  • 2015-05-25 12:51:40

On 25 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan chaired a meeting of the NKR Security Council. Issues related to harvest and measures for fighting fire hazards in the fire

VivaCell-MTS reports results for the Q1, 2015
  • Economy
  • 2015-05-25 11:23:27

VivaCell-MTS announced financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2015, ended March 31st, with the Company’s quarterly revenues totaling to AMD 16.9 billion (about 62% of revenue

Artsakh Republic President held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations devoted to activities being implemented in the agricultural sphere
  • Economy
  • 2015-05-11 16:42:30

On 11 May Artsakh Republic President held a working consultation with the heads of regional administrations devoted to activities being implemented in the agricultural sphere. Special attention was paid to

The Abovyan branch of Ardshinbank CJSC was reopened
  • Economy
  • 2015-05-08 17:10:14

The opening ceremony of the renovated Abovyan branch of Ardshinbank CJSC took place on May 7, 2015 in Abovyan, 1/2 August 23  street. The Chairman of the Management Board

Partnership Project Improves Water Supply in Arazap Village
  • Economy
  • 2015-04-15 12:11:16

On April 14, 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), VivaCell-MTS, and the Foundation for the Preservation of the Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) marked the completion

ProCredit Bank is certified with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standard compliance certificate
  • Economy
  • 2015-04-13 17:55:06

    On 07.04.2015 ProCredit Bank received certificate on compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards by Certification International UK Limited. The aim of certification is to upgrade the information security system compliance

2 NEW MONEY TRANSFER SYSTEMS IN ARDSHINBANK STARTING 3RD OF APRIL, 2015
  • Economy
  • 2015-04-09 17:19:19

Starting from 03.04.2015 Ardshinbank offers its customers 2 new money transfer systems «Best» and «ConversTransfer», which are served in 56 branches of the Bank on the territory of RA

Almost 500 new energy efficient LEDs installed along Isakov Avenue and Tairov Street, joining Yerevan city center to Zvartnots International Airport
  • Economy
  • 2015-03-27 16:14:10

 Almost 500 new energy efficient LEDs (light emitting diodes) have been installed along Isakov Avenue and Tairov Street, joining Yerevan city center to Zvartnots international airport, within the framework

The ways of cooperation were discussed with the representatives of theEurasian Development Bank
  • Economy
  • 2015-02-25 18:20:35

On February 25, Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received the representatives of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). Welcoming the guests, Minister Karen Chshmaritian highly appreciated the effectiveness of EDB

Global uncertainty weighs on resurgent business confidence
  • Economy
  • 2015-02-25 11:36:29

New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that while business confidence in 2014 climbed to levels not seen since before the financial crisis, a recent

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund constructing a community center in Mushkapat, Artsakh
  • Economy
  • 2015-02-18 13:21:16

Yerevan, February 18, 2015 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is building a community center in Mushkapat, a village in Artsakh’s Martuni Region. The project is co-sponsored by the fund’s

Construction of community center in Karin Tak Village nears completion
  • Economy
  • 2015-02-04 13:39:12

The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund will soon complete the construction of a multifunctional community center in Karin Tak, a village in Artsakh’s Shushi Region. The project is co-sponsored by the

2nd Issue of AMD Denominated Coupon Bonds by European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Placed at NASDAQ Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2015-01-30 18:45:47

  Yerevan, Armenia On January 30, 2015 European Bank for Reconstructions and Development (EBRD) placed its 2nd Armenian Dram (AMD) denominated bonds (EBRDB2) via an auction that took place at NASDAQ

Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region and partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys of a newly-constructed apartment building in the village of Vardadzor
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-26 14:33:01

On 26 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region and partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys of a newly-constructed apartment building in the

The Vanadzor branch of Ardshinbank CJSC was reopened
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-24 14:05:01

The opening ceremony of the renovated Vanadzor branch of Ardshinbank CJSC took place on December 23, 2014 in Vanadzor, 38 Grigor Lusavorich street.   The Director of retail business Mr. Arthur

A new water supply network will be exploited in Arazap village in 2015
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-22 15:05:29

The water supply network of Arazap village was constructed in the remote 1960s. Over the years of exploitation the cast iron pipes have grown out of use, and the

Haypost and Russian Post signed an agreement to implement “Forsage” money transfer system between Armenia and Russia
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-15 14:58:13

  HayPost and Russian Post signed an important Agreement in order to implement “Forsage” express money transfers system between Armenia and Russia. According to the Agreement, HayPost and Russian Post

Alternative Energy in the border village Vahan
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-12 11:49:41

Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS will mark the conclusion and present the results of yet another project implemented within the

Press release
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-11 11:25:13

We are happy to announce that henceforth every day until late evening, one can make utility payments,  bank transfers, send and receive money through international transfer systems, pay for

Armenia: Access to drinking water for village residents in border area
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-08 16:45:00

Yerevan (ICRC) – Residents of the remote village of Movses, in the Tavush region along the international border with Azerbaijan, now have safer and easier access to clean drinking

Lukashin community will have a new water supply network
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-05 11:32:02

For Lukashin village of Armavir region the problem of drinking water has existed since the times of the Soviet Union. Some parts of the village, which has 2600 inhabitants,

Minister of Economy receives Kirill Kornilov, the Eastern Europe/Asia Regional Manager of the IBMcorporation
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-02 19:06:10

On December 2 Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received Kirill Kornilov, the Eastern Europe/Asia Regional Manager of the IBM (International Business Machines) corporation. The meeting was also attended by Naira

New Internet banking with SMS
  • Economy
  • 2014-12-02 18:15:28

A new type of ProB@nking Internet banking service is now available to ProCredit Bank clients. The service enables both business clients and private clients to approvetransactions using a special

President Bako Sahakyan met in Los Angeles with a group of American businessmen of Armenian origin and discussed issues related to different investment programs in Artsakh
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-26 11:22:06

  On 25 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in Los Angeles with a group of American businessmen of Armenian origin and discussed issues related to different investment programs

Minister of Economy receives the Ambassador of Finland to Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-21 19:10:36

  On November 21 RA Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian received Christer Gustav Michelsson, the Ambassador of Finland to Armenia.  Welcoming the ambassador the Minister of Economy Karen Chshmaritian referred

Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the discussion of the 2014 budgetary process and the 2015 draft state budget
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-18 14:47:18

On 18 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked an enlarged consultation devoted to the discussion of the 2014 budgetary process and the 2015 draft state budget.  Minister of finance

“Ardshininvestbank” CJSC is renamed as “Ardshinbank” CJSC and launches its rebranding process
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-17 16:59:26

“Ardshininvestbank” CJSC, one of the leading banks in Armenian banking market, announced the launch of a full-scale rebranding from December 24 of the current year. Mher Grigoryan, Chairman of

Ardshininvestbank and Eurasian Development Bank have signed a USD 10 million loan agreement
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-12 14:03:48

On November 11, 2014 Eurasian Development Bank and Armenian Ardshininvestbank have signed a loan agreement in Moscow. Loan proceeds in amount of USD 10 million will be channeled to

Drinking Water to Artsvaberd
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-11 00:00:36

  These days intensive construction works are being done in village Artsvaberd that has a 34 km-long border with Azerbaijan. The water supply improvement project announced last spring by VivaCell-MTS,

11% increase in passenger flow, as compared to October 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-11-06 12:23:12

As compared to October 2013, a 11% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 10th month of 2014. In October 2014

The Chkalov village community has started the construction of the water supply network
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-27 16:32:22

The Chkalov village of Lori region has a history of 250 years. One of the most vital issues of the community is the absence of the drinking water supply

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of Agricultural Worker
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-14 13:43:56

On 12 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by country's high ranking officials visited the trade fair organized in the Stepanakert city in connection with the Day of

16% increase in passenger flow, as compared to September 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-10-07 11:38:08

As compared to September 2013, a 16% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 9th month of 2014. In September 2014

«Haypost» puts into operation 49 new vehicles
  • Economy
  • 2014-06-16 14:53:59

  HayPost CJSC is putting into operation 49 brand new trucks and vans for its new logistics system. These vehicles are ecologically friendly running on natural gas reducing emission of

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees held in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-26 17:50:44

On 26 May President Bako Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees held in Yerevan. The Artsakh Republic President proposed to reinclude the improvement

Sovereign debt crisis represents a challenge to hopes for a more united Europe
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-22 13:12:28

On the eve of this week’s European Parliament elections, new research from Grant Thornton reveals that despite the economic problems caused by the sovereign debt crisis, support for the

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund unveils water network and community center in Aknaghbyur
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-22 11:35:57

Yerevan, May 21, 2014 – On May 21, a close to 40-person delegation of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, led by Executive Director Ara Vardanyan and comprising benefactors, trustees, and

Prime Minister Welcomes French Saur Company Executive Chairman
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-12 12:30:12

    Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Jérôme Le Conte, Executive Chairman of the French Saur Company, which is the trust manager of the Armenian Water and

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a ceremony of putting into operation the newly-built apartment building on the Toumanyan Street in capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-08 15:54:22

On 8 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a ceremony of putting into operation the newly-built apartment building on the Toumanyan Street in capital Stepanakert. The Head of

Armenian tourist attractiveness and open sky policy presented in Zurich
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-08 11:45:32

Switzerland-Armenia Business Forum was held in Zurich, Switzerland on May 7, 2014. The event, organized by the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-CIS, aims at exploring trade and investment opportunities

40% increase in flights, as compared to April 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-06 12:37:22

For the past months there has been observed a regular increase in the number of passengers and flights, this being the result of the “open sky” policy adopted by

Prime Minister: we will support farmers with specific programs
  • Economy
  • 2014-05-05 11:54:10

  Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Verin Artashat and Norashen village communities in Ararat Marz on May 4, 2014. The Premier met with local

VIVACELL-MTS,USAID,AND FPWC UP FORWATER SUPPLY PROJECTS IN FOUR VILLAGES OF ARMENIA
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-25 18:11:22

LUKASHIN, ARMENIA–On April 25, Armenia’s Leading Telecommunications Operator VivaCell-MTS, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) announced

“Anelik” International Money transfer system is now available at Ardshininvestbank
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-11 13:36:43

From now on Ardshininvestbank offers its customers another money transfer system, which will be available in all 56 sales points of the bank in Armenia and the Republic of

A new project to upgrade Bagratashen-Sadakhlo border crossing point
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-11 13:12:15

Yerevan, 11 April 2014 – Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia, the EU Delegation to Armenia, the RA National Security Council and the RA State Revenue

19% increase in passenger flow, as compared to March 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-04-04 11:07:05

For the past 6 months there has been observed a regular increase in the number of passengers and flights, this being the result of the “open sky” policy adopted

President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Artak Barseghyan
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-28 17:43:17

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Artak Barseghyan and representatives of the “Pernod Ricard” Company. Issues related to the activities

President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys from a newly built dwelling house located at the Vardan Mamikonyan St. 7 of capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-28 14:38:50

On 28 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in a solemn ceremony of handing over keys from a newly built dwelling house located at the Vardan Mamikonyan St.

World “woefully unprepared” for climate impacts on food, warns Oxfam
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-25 15:46:54

Climate change could put back the fight against hunger by decades but our global food system is woefully unprepared to cope with the challenge, said Oxfam today (25 March). 

The Urgency of Adaptation: Combating Climate Change in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-25 15:39:43

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will meet in Yokohama, Japan, on March 25-29 to discuss its latest and most comprehensive report on climate change. Made up

10% increase in passenger flow, as compared to February 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-03-04 16:10:19

As compared to February 2013, a 10% increase in passenger flow was observed at the “Zvartnots” International Airport of Yerevan in the 2nd month of 2014. In February 2014

President Bako Sahakyan visited textile, sewing, carpet and wool processing workshops operating in the capital and got acquainted with their work
  • Economy
  • 2014-02-05 16:32:15

On 5 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited textile, sewing, carpet and wool processing workshops operating in the capital and got acquainted with their work. The Head of the

On 24 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the construction issues of the Martakert-Vardenis highway
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-24 18:16:38

On 24 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the construction issues of the Martakert-Vardenis highway. Heads and representatives of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund, corresponding

North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Management Council Holds Meeting
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-24 12:25:59

  Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Management Council held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. To begin with, the Council took

In 2013 SCR Transported More than 3.2 Million Tons of Cargo and More than 415 Thousand Passengers
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-21 14:47:13

In January - December 2013 South Caucasus Railway transported 3275.2 thousand tons of cargo and 415.4 thousand passengers. In the reporting period SCR volume of freight decreased by 5.3%

Grant Thornton International reports over 8% growth for the year 2013
  • Economy
  • 2014-01-16 14:58:18

Grant Thornton announced record combined global revenues of US$4.5 billion driven by 8.1% growth in US dollars for the year ended 30 September 2013. Grant Thornton led the six

Another powerful airline to operate flights to Armenia in 2014
  • Economy
  • 2013-12-17 11:11:40

  After long and active negotiations, “Armenia” International Airports” CJSC jointly with Armenian Visa Concord travel agency came to an agreement with another large carrier of the United Arab Emirates,

Armenia: Hundreds of Borderline Households in Tavoush to Restore Land Cultivation
  • Economy
  • 2013-11-29 17:21:55

  Yerevan (ICRC) – Today, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Armenia completed the distribution of agricultural products in Tavoush region. Under the programme, five rural communities

OSCE promotes investments in Syunik province of Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2013-11-11 18:34:43

KAPAN, Syunik province of Armenia, 11 November 2013 – Examining investment prospects for a remote Syunik region of Armenia is the main objective of a three-day forum organized by

Neonatal care equipment provided to Sisian Maternity House
  • Economy
  • 2013-11-06 17:58:20

In total, VivaCell-MTS allocated 465 million drams for the implementation of long-term program in neonatal care VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and Director of BirthLink Kathy Mellor visited the maternity

“Wings of Tatev” joined International Organization for Transportation by Rope
  • Economy
  • 2013-11-04 14:09:37

“Wings of Tatev” aerial tramway joined International Organization for Transportation by Rope (OITAF). The decision was made at the session of the managing board of OITAF in Bolzano.   OITAF membership

VivaCell -MTS is the General Sponsor of the «Return» Classical Music Festival again
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-30 18:02:00

«Gallery of Arts» Cultural Fund with the general sponsorship of VivaCell-MTS presents the Seventh «Return» Classical Music Festival   The Seventh «Return» Classical Music Festival opened at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.

PRESIDENT ATTENDED THE OPENING OF THE YEREVAN SHOW-2013 INTERNATIONAL JEWELRY EXHIBITION
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-28 15:11:57

890x587px - 589 Kb 800x580px - 624 Kb 700x543px - 475 Kb 800x532px - 593 Kb 800x549px - 581 Kb   more 4 photos     President Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan today attended the opening of the Yerevan Show-2013 International Jewelry

Funds raised through Telethon 2013 to launch construction of Vardenis-Martakert Highway
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-10 13:51:34

Yerevan, October 10, 2013 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s upcoming Telethon will be dedicated to raising financial support for the construction of the Vardenis-Martakert Highway. The third project of

Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan Train’s Season Closed, Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan Train Restarted
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-03 16:01:59

On October 1 CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" closed season for cruising the train "Armenia" on Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan route. According to preliminary data from the beginning of the summer season the

President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to construction activities held in capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-02 12:36:10

On 2 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to construction activities held in capital Stepanakert. Special attention was paid to the maintenance of the city’s

SCR is Preparing for the Autumn-Winter Period
  • Economy
  • 2013-10-01 11:46:29

South Caucasus Railway conducts work on training the production units and workers for the autumn -winter period. A set of measures are aimed at ensuring the stable operation of

CJSC "SCR" Salaries Increased by 11% Compared to the Last Year
  • Economy
  • 2013-09-30 15:47:09

The average monthly salary of South Caucasus Railway last year increased by 11%, from 176,705 drams (in January-August 2012) to 196,043 drams of the same period 2013. At the same

Artsakh Republic President convoked a working consultation dedicated to a number of projects implemented in the republic's agricultural sphere
  • Economy
  • 2013-09-12 17:12:18

On 12 September Artsakh Republic President convoked a working consultation dedicated to a number of projects implemented in the republic's agricultural sphere. Special attention was paid to the course of

President Serzh Sargsyan received the representatives of the Bankers Club
  • Economy
  • 2013-09-12 13:44:25

President Serzh Sargsyan received today representatives of the Bankers Club of the Central/National Banks from Central Asia, Black Sea area and Balkan states, who have arrived to Armenia on

Bako Sahakyan participated in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building of Ameriabank’s “Stepanakert” branch
  • Economy
  • 2013-09-08 18:20:10

On 8 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated in a solemn ceremony of opening the new building of Ameriabank’s “Stepanakert” branch.  President Sahakyan highlighted the role of banking system

President invited a meeting on the Sevan Lake related problems
  • Economy
  • 2013-09-04 12:46:59

President Serzh Sargsyan invited today a meeting which was attended by the RA Prime Minister Tigran Sarkissian, Vice Prime Minister Armen Gevorkian, Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunian, Minister

New Logistics Scheme of HayPost in Gegharkunik
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-26 14:31:18

The official opening ceremony of “HayPost” CJSC renovated Sevan Post Branch and Post Office N 01 in Sevan city, Gegharkunik region, took place on July 25th of this year.  In

Cooperation Agreement between HayPost and RA SRC
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-18 16:07:44

  Cooperation Agreement was signed today on July 18th between “HayPost” and the RA SRC, according to which service points for taxpayers will be created at the renovated and modernized

The European Commission allocates 157,724 EUR to bring relief to the victims of the hail storm in Armenia's Armavir region
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-17 16:30:46

Between 12 and  17 May 2013, Armenia's Armavir region has been hit by a hail storm damaging almost all crops of more than half of the communities in the

On 16 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-17 13:28:55

On 16 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region. In the village of Tsmakahogh Bako Sahakyan met students and professors participating in the “Physical and Biological Complex

The car parking toll - in MobiDram branches
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-15 18:06:46

The MobiDram branches are now accepting payments for car parking on the territory of Yerevan – AMD 1000 for a week, AMD 2000 for a month, and AMD 12000

Bako Sahakyan paid a visit to the Askeran regional center and held a working consultation
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-12 15:54:37

On 12 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan paid a visit to the Askeran regional center and held a working consultation dedicated to the process of eliminating the consequences

President Bako Sahakyan met in the town of Kovsakan in the Kashatagh region official delegation of the Republic of Armenia headed by the National Assembly speaker Hovik Abrahamyan
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-06 23:50:28

On 6 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met in the town of Kovsakan in the Kashatagh region official delegation of the Republic of Armenia headed by the National

Bako Sahakyan visited the country’s eastern wing and inspected on site the harvest process carried out there
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-05 13:33:04

On 4 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the country’s eastern wing and inspected on site the harvest process carried out there. The Head of the State thereafter met

HayPost renovated two post offices in Verishen and Tegh villages
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-04 17:22:10

  The official reopening ceremony of “HayPost” CJSC renovated post offices in Verishen and Tegh communities, Syunik marz, took place on July 4th of this year. Besides the construction and external

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the issues of capital construction
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-02 16:41:17

On 2 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the issues of capital construction. NKR minister of municipal engineering Karen Shahramanyan delivered a corresponding report. In

Bako Sahakyan visited a number of workshops to be opened at the site of former Karabagh silk plant
  • Economy
  • 2013-07-01 17:03:07

On 1 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a number of workshops to be opened at the site of former Karabagh silk plant. The Head of the State got

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition led by head of the structure Artak Shaboyan
  • Economy
  • 2013-06-29 13:54:35

On 29 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition led by head of the structure Artak Shaboyan. Issues related to

Bako Sahakyan paid a visit to the village of Kolatak in the Martakert region
  • Economy
  • 2013-06-07 15:54:40

On 6 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan paid a visit to the village of Kolatak in the Martakert region where he had a meeting with the community’s representatives

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on the issues related to eliminating consequences of heavy hail in the Askeran and Martakert regions
  • Economy
  • 2013-06-05 12:12:09

On 5 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on the issues related to eliminating consequences of heavy hail in the Askeran and Martakert regions.  Heads of

Bako Sahakyan visited Askeran regional center
  • Economy
  • 2013-06-04 13:49:07

On 4 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited Askeran regional center and held there a working consultation dedicated to the consequences of heavy hailing that took place in

Haypost renovated post office in Berd
  • Economy
  • 2013-05-31 18:49:16

The official reopening ceremony of “HayPost” CJSC renovated post office in Berd city, Tavush marz, took place on May 31st of this year. Besides the construction and external decoration works,

Haypost renovated other two post offices in Gegharkunik
  • Economy
  • 2013-05-30 17:14:26

The official reopening ceremony of “HayPost” CJSC renovated post offices in Sarukhan and Noratus communities, Gegharkunik marz, took place on May 30th of this year. Besides the construction and external

HayPost renovated post office
  • Economy
  • 2013-05-22 13:07:54

The official reopening ceremony of “HayPost” CJSC renovated post office N 0701 in Artashat city and Artashat post branch took place on May 22nd of this year. Besides the construction

SCR Summed up the Results of the Spring Inspection of Infrastructure
  • Economy
  • 2013-05-03 15:21:51

On May 3rd South Caucasus Railway held a discussion on the results of spring inspection of the tracks, roadbed and structures, devices, power, automation, remote control and communication.   The

United Nations, Armenian Government and their Partners Contribute to the Greening of Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2013-04-16 15:52:53

PRESS RELEASE   Yerevan, 16 April 2013 – More than 420 trees were planted by the representatives of the UN Office in Armenia, Government, international community and civil society during a

SCR Summed up the First Quarter of 2013
  • Economy
  • 2013-04-08 16:20:31

On Monday at a conference call the CEO of South Caucasus Railway summarized the outcome of the railroad in the first quarter of 2013. According to the data by

President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Askeran
  • Economy
  • 2013-03-27 16:46:17

  On 27 March President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Askeran and partook at the reporting sitting dedicated to the activities carried out by the regional administration in 2012. Head

The new stock of “Mountain Tea” is already in the market.
  • Economy
  • 2013-03-15 13:29:54

  The new stock of “Mountain Tea” is already in the market. In February during the world exhibition of organic products Bio Fach 2013 held in Nierenberg, Germany the new stock

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the issues of water supply in Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-26 18:10:55

  On 26 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the issues of water supply in Stepanakert. Minister of municipal engineering Karen Shahramanyan, Stepanakert mayor Suren

SCR Passenger Traffic Increased by 5.1% in January 2013
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-22 13:56:56

In January 2013 the passenger traffic of CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" increased by 5.1% compared to the same period last year. According to statistics in the first month of

From February 18th SCR Runs Gyumri-Sanahin-Gyumri Train
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-13 17:16:03

  From February 18th South Caucasus Railway runs Gyumri-Sanahin-Gyumri electric train. The train will run daily: departure from Gyumri at 7:10 am, arrival in Sanahin at 9:48. In the opposite

Haypost Reopens the Post Office of Garni village, Kotayk Province
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-12 17:23:27

  On 12th February the official reopening ceremony of completely modernized post office in Garni village, Kotayk province, took place. The ceremony was attended by Ashot Vardanyan, Head of Garni village,

Ticket Price for Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan Train for February Decreased by 10%
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-11 16:42:50

South Caucasus Railway announces lower price for Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan train tickets for February. Due to the company's flexible tariff policy for February ticket prices will be lower by 10% compared

Enhancement of the border management capabilities at Bavra - Ninotsminda Border Crossing Point between Armenia and Georgia
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-06 12:52:08

Yerevan, 06 February 2013 – Today, UNDP in Armenia, the EU Delegation to Armenia, the RA National Security Council and the State Revenue Committee jointly presented the objectives and

“HAYPOST” REOPENED THE 0011 POST OFFICE IN NORK MARASH DISTRICT, YEREVAN
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-06 12:33:05

The new cycle of modernization of the post offices in 2013 started today with reopening ceremony of the 0011 post office in Nork Marash administrative district.  The reopening ceremony was

SCR Held a Scientific and Technical Meeting on Safety
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-06 12:10:44

On February 5 at South Caucasian Railway a discussion took place on safety at the railway during the  Scientific and Technical Meeting "Road safety - focus on quality". As

VivaCell-MTS ranks the third in top tax-payers list
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-06 11:42:59

VivaCell-MTS tax payment in 2012 exceeded the 2011 record by 22 percent Telecommunications Operator VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom) ranks the third in the Top Taxpayers List of 2012, with AMD 21,672,938,130 (AMD

Thank You for Your Trust and Cooperation
  • Economy
  • 2013-02-05 16:32:13

5 years ago ProCredit Bank launched its activity in Armenia as part of the German based ProCredit group, which successfully operates in 21 countries across the world. For its

Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Martakert where he held a working consultation dedicated to the development of agriculture in the region
  • Economy
  • 2013-01-24 16:46:45

On 24 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Martakert where he held a working consultation dedicated to the development of agriculture in the region. In his

Annual income of richest 100 people enough to end global poverty four times over
  • Economy
  • 2013-01-22 17:58:52

  Leaders must aim to bring down global inequality at least to 1990 levels says Oxfam   An explosion in extreme wealth and income is exacerbating inequality and hindering the world’s ability

“Ardshininvestbank” CJSC provides a wide range of banking services, offering clients comprehensive solutions for foreign trade transactions, using documentary letters of credit and guarantee operations “Ardshininvestbank” CJSC has financed the impo
  • Economy
  • 2013-01-21 15:09:11

“Ardshininvestbank” CJSC provides a wide range of banking services, offering clients comprehensive solutions for foreign trade transactions, using documentary letters of credit and guarantee operations.   In December of 2012,

CJSC "SCR" Increased the Volume of Freight in 2012 by 5.8%
  • Economy
  • 2013-01-17 13:02:42

Cargo volume of CJSC "South Caucasian Railway" in January-December 2012 amounted to 3460.2 thousand tons, up 5.8% over the same period of 2011. For 2012 the export by rail reached

CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" since January 1, 2013 has made changes to the tariffs for the transportation of passengers in suburban electric trains
  • Economy
  • 2013-01-14 11:20:29

CJSC “SCR” Explanations on the Publication “Railway Passengers in the Panic because of a Russian Company” in “Aravot” newspaper of 11.01.2013   CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" since January 1, 2013 has

Grant Thornton International reports 10.4% growth rate and record global revenues of $4.2 billion
  • Economy
  • 2013-01-10 11:33:37

  Grant Thornton today announced record combined global revenues of US$4.2 billion driven by 10.4% growth in US dollars for the year ended 30 September 2012. Grant Thornton led the

During New Year Holidays SCR has carried more than 7.5 thousand passengers
  • Economy
  • 2013-01-08 15:50:10

During the holiday season from 1 to 7 January South Caucasus Railway has carried more than 7.5 thousand passengers. During the celebrations passengers of the international trains Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan were

CJSC "SCR" Increased the Volume of Cargo in January-November 2012 by 5.8%
  • Economy
  • 2012-12-20 17:36:39

    Cargo transportation volume of "South Caucasian Railway" in January-November 2012 amounted to 3153.1 thousand tons, up 5.8% over the same period of 2011.   For the first 11 months

ARDSHININVESTBANK THE WINNER OF US AMBASSY’S COMPETITION ON VISA FEES COLLECTION
  • Economy
  • 2012-12-19 11:00:55

Due to announced standards compliance, process simplicity, quality and a wide branch network which provides easy and convenient access, Ardshininvestbank was announced the winner of  U.S. Embassy visa fee

Reconstruction of the Railway Bridge on Qober-Tumanyan stretch is over
  • Economy
  • 2012-12-19 10:41:35

On December 18th a reconstructed railway bridge on Qober-Tumanyan stretch was opened, which was built in 1898. Reconstruction of the bridge was carried out within the framework of South

SCR Runs Another Suburban Train on Kanaker-Almast-Hrazdan Route
  • Economy
  • 2012-12-17 16:20:45

Since January 1 2013 suburban train Hrazdan-Almast-Hrazdan will be canceled instead of which another suburban train will run on Kanaker-Almast-Hrazdan route. The train will run on the route every day

CJSC "SCR" Tariff Policy for Freight in 2013 is Approved
  • Economy
  • 2012-12-11 14:25:57

South Caucasus Railway approved tariff policy (TP) for freight for 2013 developed due to railway freight provision inside CIS counties.  In the international fright traffic from January 1 to March

Bako Sahakyan received director-general of the “Karabagh-Telecom” closed joint stock company Ralph Eyerikyan
  • Economy
  • 2012-12-01 12:12:45

    On 1 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received director-general of the “Karabagh-Telecom” closed joint stock company Ralph Eyerikyan. Issues related to developing communication sphere in Artsakh were

President Bako Sahakyan visited a newly constructed apartment building located in the Toumanyan Street of the capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-30 17:33:05

  On 30 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited a newly constructed apartment building located in the Toumanyan Street of the capital Stepanakert and got acquainted to its conditions. The

Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-26 13:41:52

  On 25 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert regional center and convoked there a working consultation on the capital reconstruction of the town’s water supply system. NKR

EBRD to provide Armenia with 5 million euro credit aimed to "Yerevan Underground" reconstruction
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-12 08:35:33

During the November 9 sitting of the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Deputy Minister of Finance Vardan Aramyan presented the agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction

Armenian PM discusses prospects of investments in free economic zone with Core Cross President
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-09 18:46:57

Armenian PM Tigran Sargsyan received Korean Core Cross company president Juan Jing Sui. As Information and Public Relations department of the Government informed Noyan Tapan, Mr. Sui expressed

Construction of Meghri hydropower plant marks new phase in Armenian-Iranian economic relations
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-09 08:40:48

The ground breaking ceremony of Meghri HPP kicked off in Meghri, Syunik province on November 8 with the participation of the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh

HayPost Reopened 3 Renovated Post Offices in Alapars, Bjni and Solak Villages, Kotayk Province
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-05 19:06:58

Today the official reopening ceremony of completely modernized post offices in Alapars, Bjni and Solak village, Kotayk province, took place. The opening ceremony was attended by the heads

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations together with the Ministry of Agriculture organized a 20-day study tour and training course in China
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-02 11:34:37

Yerevan, 2 November 2012. - The “Support for Pesticide Quality Control and Residue Monitoring in Armenia” project, in cooperation with the State Service of Food Safety (SSFS)

The renovation of common use premises in multi-apartment buildings in Vanadzor proceeds
  • Economy
  • 2012-11-01 12:20:43

Yerevan, November 1, 2012. Within the framework of the renovation project of common use premises in multi-apartment buildings the roof renovation of the second building has already started

На ЮКЖД подвели итоги осеннего комиссионного осмотра инфраструктуры
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-30 09:43:13

On October 29, 2012 at CJSC "SCR" the discussion took place on the results of the autumn commission examination and roads preparedness for winter headed by CEO of the

SCR Put into Operation another Railway Bridge
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-26 13:20:08

On October 25 SCR opened traffic on the railway bridge on the 2,636th km of Shahali-Tumanyan span (Lori). The bridge, popularly known as "Satani Kamurj", was built in

South Caucasus Railway Took Part in the 5th Anniversary Armenian-Russian Industrial Exhibition «Expo-Russia Armenia 2012"
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-25 13:55:36

On October 24, 2012 at the House of the Government of the Republic of Armenia the fifth annual Russian-Armenian industrial exhibition launched in which CJSC "South Caucasus Railway"

U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-18 20:51:46

The 21st meeting of the U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce (USATF) took place on October 18, 2012 in Yerevan. The U.S. delegation was chaired by Eric S. Rubin,

ՕXFAM Helps Establish First Bed & Breakfast in Rural Vayots Dzor: Harvest and Vayots Dzor Traditional Cuisine Festival in Hermon Village
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-05 13:35:23

“Harvest and Vayots Dzor Traditional Cuisine” festival and opening ceremony of the first bed &breakfast facility in rural area of Vayots Dzor was held on October 4th in

Synopsys Week in Armenia Celebrates Joint Achievements of Business, Academia and Government of the Republic of Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-02 16:24:35

Event Schedule Highlights Synopsys’ Dedication to Providing Consistent Initiatives that Support the Development of High-tech Industry in Armenia and the Region YEREVAN, Armenia, Oct. 2, 2012 – Synopsys,

SCR holds the autumn inspection of the infrastructure
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-02 12:43:38

From October 2 to 30 SCR holds the autumn examination for preparation of divisions to work in winter 2012-2013. Today the commission headed by the CEO of CJSC "SCR"

New index suggests developed economies still offer best business growth prospects
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-02 10:53:23

Dynamic businesses would be wrong to disregard slower growing developed economies in favour of faster growing emerging markets according to the Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index (GDI). The new

Favorable conditions for greenhouse constructors in RA
  • Economy
  • 2012-10-01 11:49:31

In the frames of implementation of investment programs on greenhouse construction and development , “Armenian Harvest Promotion Center” CJSC continues negotiations with leading greenhouse

President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region
  • Economy
  • 2012-09-29 21:18:13

On 29 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Kashatagh region and held a working consultation with the regional administration staff, heads of communities and school directors. Issues

Grant Thornton to conduct the audit of Central Bank of Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-09-29 11:18:09

Grant Thornton CJSC will carry out the audit of financial statements of the year 2012 of the Central Bank of Republic of Armenia. Grant Thornton CJSC, the Armenian member

The Delegation of CJSC "SCR" Participated in the VI Annual Youth Meetings of Russian Railways 19-23 September in Moscow
  • Economy
  • 2012-09-24 16:02:01

VI Annual Youth Meeting of JSC "Russian Railways" took place from 19 to23 September 2012, which was attended by representatives of the various regional branches of

Bako Sahakyan received managers for Europe and the CIS countries of the Yerevan Brandy Company at the head of its executive director Ara Grigoryan
  • Economy
  • 2012-09-13 18:32:12

On 13 September Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received managers for Europe and the CIS countries of the Yerevan Brandy Company (“Ararat” brand) at the head of its

Since the Beginning of Season of Summer Passenger Fright Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan Train Has Transported 30 575 Passengers
  • Economy
  • 2012-08-18 09:58:27

Since running the brand train "Armenia" of CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" transported 30,575 passengers on Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan route. This figure is 18.9% higher than in 2011, when in the period

Haypost Reopened 2 Renovated Post Offices in Zvartnots and Vagharshapat Communities, Armavir Province
  • Economy
  • 2012-08-01 15:17:11

Today the reopening ceremony of post offices in Zvartnots and Vagharshapat communities, Armavir province, took place. The post offices 1109 in Zvartnots of 132m2 and 1101 in Vagharshapat

SCR Held III Meeting of Masters
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-27 17:00:00

On July 27, the Railroad Center for Infrastructure Diagnostics hosted the III Meeting of the masters of "South Caucasus Railway", in which the activities were discussed aimed at improving

SCR approved a new draft of the Collective Agreement
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-27 14:44:08

On July 26 representatives of staffs of CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" held a general conference and approved the draft of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement of the organization. The

Haypost Reopened 3 Renovated Post Offices in Nor Kharberd and Mkhchyan Villages, Ararat Region
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-26 14:51:36

Today the reopening ceremony of post offices in Nor Kharberd and Mkhchyan villages took place. The post office in Nor Kharberd of 45m2 and Mkhchyan of 95 m2 spaces

Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan Train Carried 6173 Passengers from June 15 to July 15
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-18 10:39:28

6173 passengers have been transported for the first month of running the brand train "Armenia" of CJSC "South Caucasian Railway" in Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan route. This figure is 27% higher than

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund carries out construction of potable-water network in Artsakh’s Hadrut City
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-17 12:27:10

Other water-infrastructure projects are underway throughout Armenia and Artsakh Yerevan, July 17, 2012 – The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s U.S. Western Region is building a potable-water network in Artsakh’s

SCR Runs the Train Hrazdan-Almast-Shorzha for Fan of Lake Sevan
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-09 14:16:44

Fans of Lake Sevan can already use the services of SCR electric train of the route Hrazdan-Almast-Shorzha (Tsovagyugh). The seasonal suburban train runs every day from

Bako Sahakyan received Armenian agriculture minister Sergo Karapetyan
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-06 15:06:07

On 6 July President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received Armenian agriculture minister Sergo Karapetyan. Issues related to development of agriculture as well as cooperation of the two

Gagik Harutyunyan. THE EUROPEAN UNION: NEW TENDENCIES
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-07-03 18:46:21

Gagik Harutyunyan Executive Director of “Noravank” Foundation The European Union, which includes 27 countries and has population of over 500 million, is the biggest economy in the world (at

Polish Aid to Armenia: a tractor for the Paravakar village
  • Economy
  • 2012-07-02 13:28:20

On 1 July 2012, the representative of the Embassy of Poland in Yerevan handed over to the community of Paravakar in the Tavush province a tractor with a

IFC, Canada, and HSBC Support Environmentally Friendly Projects in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-26 17:05:57

Yerevan, Armenia, June 26, 2012—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, with the support of the Government of Canada, is helping HSBC Bank Armenia expand its financing

The 1st Armenian-Georgian Financial Markets Forum to be held in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-26 13:29:01

YEREVAN, June 26, 2012 – On June 29, 2012 NASDAQ OMX Armenia will host the 1st Armenian-Georgian Financial Markets Forum in Dilijan, Armenia. The Forum is remarkable by being

SCR CEO Met with the Members of Student Building Group of Sochi
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-26 11:58:37

CEO of South Caucasian Railway Victor Rebets met with members of the student building group that will leave for Sochi to the Olympic construction tomorrow. SCR formed the student

ARDSHININVESTBANK AND THE BLACK SEA TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT BANK HAVE SIGNED A USD 8 MILLION LOAN AGREEMENT
  • Press release
  • 2012-06-25 16:40:42

Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, June 24, 2012 Ardshininvestbank and Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) signed a loan agreement today aiming at provision ofadditional resources for mortgage lending

Armenia ranks 102 in Failed States Index
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-25 14:00:16

The Fund for Peace today released the eighth edition of its annual Failed States Index (FSI), highlighting global political, economic and social pressures experienced by states. Armenia has the best

Rio+20: protecting the environment is not enough
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-25 13:59:02

A three-dimensional approach to development is now needed - one that combines social, economic and environmental concerns. Rio+20 is a landmark for the future. As more than 190 countries gather

On 23 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition led by head of the structure Artak Shaboyan
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-23 12:28:49

On 23 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the delegation of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition led by head of the structure

Corporate Bonds by National Mortgage Company placed via IPO mechanism of NASDAQ OMX Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-07 17:00:31

YEREVAN, 7 JUNE, 2012 – Today the 2nd placement of corporate bonds by “National Mortgage Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (NMC RCO) took place at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

Loss of crops from the hail can now be prevented in five villages of Armavir marz
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-05 16:11:27

Since 2008 VivaCell-MTS has given up AMD 165 million for the installation of 23 “Zenith” hail suppression systems in Armavir region June 5, 2012, Yerevan, Armenia Weather conditions

Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-05 13:49:50

On 5 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a meeting of the NKR Security Council. Issues related to the organization of the 2012 crop harvest

MARDIGIAN FOUNDATION AND BRITISH ROCK STARS MAKE A DREAM OF THE NEW SCHOOL A REALITY
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-05 13:25:12

FAR, Mediamax and Do Something to start rebuilding music school in Gyumri The story started 23 years ago. A few months after the devastating Spitak earthquake that killed

Bako Sahakyan visited the village Taghavard in the Martouni region
  • Economy
  • 2012-06-04 18:17:24

On 4 June President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village Taghavard in the Martouni region and got acquainted with the construction activities of the vegetable oil factory

Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of opening a new school
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-24 17:37:29

On 24 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Gishi in Martouni region and partook at the solemn ceremony of opening a

EU Advisory Group supports Government efforts on new Food Safety Strategy
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-21 14:20:23

On 21 May 2012, the EU Advisory Group to Armenia, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the State Service for Food Safety of the Republic of

Habitat for Humanity Armenia and Inecobank signed a loan agreement of 11 million AMD to support 200 low-income families in multi-apartment buildings
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-21 11:19:37

Following the partnership principles and goals defined by the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 15 July, 2011 between Habitat for Humanity Armenia Foundation and Inecobank CJSC, the partners started