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“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