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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

Bako Sahakyan: The development of the Kashatagh region is always in the spotlight of authorities
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-18 20:36:50

On 18 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the liberation of the town of

IFC, Austria Help Armenian Companies Improve Food Safety Practices and Increase Competitiveness
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-18 15:28:45

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with the Austrian Ministry of Finance is launching an advisory project to help Armenian food producers improve food safety

Bako Sahakyan partook at a groundbreaking ceremony of the new kindergarten in Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-16 16:35:16

On May 16 President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at a groundbreaking ceremony of the new kindergarten in Stepanakert. The Head of the State underlined the importance of the

ProCredit Bank's special gift to Davitashen on its new branch opening occasion
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-16 12:48:22

On 15th of May ProCredit Bank celebrated its Davitashen branch opening ceremony. On this occasion the Bank made a special present to the people living in branch neighborhood: the

Businesses increasingly looking to overseas acquisitions in hunt for growth
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-15 10:00:07

Businesses are increasingly looking overseas for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) according to research from the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR). The results from the 2012 report show

Armenia Tree Project & Acopian Center for the Environment Announce ‘Regardening of Eden’ Partnership in Northern Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-14 15:56:18

Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and the Acopian Center for the Environment (ACE) are joining together to initiate a new project in Margahovit Village, which is located in the Lori

SCR Preparing for Summer Passenger Traffic
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-14 15:07:49

All SCR branches of production are preparing for passenger traffic in summer season. The railway carries out repairs and inspections of passenger cars and locomotives, checks the security level

New dedicated HSBC STATUS branch in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-09 18:00:00

Today HSBC Bank Armenia held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new HSBC STATUS branch at 4/1 Baghramyan Avenue, with the promise that each customer will receive best in class

Presidents of NKR and RA partook at a solemn ceremony of “Europe” complex
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-08 22:23:48

On 8 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan together with the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan partook at a solemn ceremony of “Europe” multifunctional complex

NUCLEAR TURKEY
  • Articles and Analyses
  • 2012-05-07 18:46:35

Ara Marjanyan Expert, “Noravank” Foundation A number of processes on domestic (national), regional and global levels rise inclination of Turkey for the creation of the nuclear capabilities of its

CJSC “SCR” Expands Cooperation with Armenian Companies
  • Economy
  • 2012-05-07 15:22:10

CJSC “South Caucasian Railway” continues to implement its policy to support domestic production, expanding cooperation with Armenian companies. As an example of this fruitful collaboration is the company “Mobile

Opened a New Railway Bridge in Zamanlu
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-24 15:16:58

On April 21 SCR held the opening ceremony of the railway bridge of Zamanlu, which was attended by the President of RA Serzh Sargsyan, President of GSC

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on the issues of road construction
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-17 17:44:04

On 17 April President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on the issues of road construction. As informs Central Information Department Of

The continuous operations of the ZCMC guarantee the economic stability and sustainable development of the Syunik region: CRONIMET Mining AG
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-13 15:28:54

The Statement of the CRONIMET Mining AG regarding the issue of the Kajaran village and adjacent territories "CRONIMET Mining AG, being the main shareholder of the

SCR Conducts Spring Inspection of the Road and Rolling Stock
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-11 15:57:58

From 1 April to 20 May South Caucasian Railway commission conducts a full spring inspection of the railroad, subgrade and artificial engineering constructions in order to ensure the smooth

Ameriabank to support a major project in Trans-Caucasus through trade finance
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-04 17:24:38

Ameriabank will support a major project in South Caucasus through its trade finance facilities. A world-wide industrial leader, SIEMENS, was commissioned by Armenian ASCE GROUP to lead the

Avalanche work on Jajur-Maisyan site did not affect the train schedule CJSC “SCR”
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-04 15:54:42

Avalanche work on Jajur-Maisyan site did not affect the train schedule CJSC “SCR”. Currently, all local trains and international train Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan run on schedule without any delays. We remind, that

SCR urges citizens to follow the rules of safety on the railway
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-03 15:58:16

South Caucasian Railways urges people to follow safety and traffic rules at railway level crossings and the railroad. The company reminds drivers to cross level guarded crossings only with permission

Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-02 12:51:59

Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while

GEF to provide $1.82 million for Energy Efficiency Project in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-02 12:51:20

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors on March 27 approved a US$1.82 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Trust Fund for the Energy Efficiency Project

Promotion of IT sector in Armenian market is set to involve world renowned companies
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-02 12:50:47

Information Technologies sector promote services 2012 program was submitted to the Government of the Republic of Armenia. The program will be on the agenda of the executive body

Armenia may receive $56 million from IMF in May
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-02 12:50:07

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Mark Horton visited Yerevan during March 14-27 to conduct discussions for the Fourth Review of the Extended Fund Facility

UN and NCFA to attract funds for Tatev's development
  • Economy
  • 2012-04-02 12:49:26

UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Dafina Gercheva and Executive Director of the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia (NCFA) Arman Khachaturyan signed a cooperation memorandum on developing communities in

Global Environment Facility Supports Energy Efficiency Investments in Public Facilities of Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-29 11:13:10

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2012 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved a US$1.82 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Trust Fund for the Energy

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the activities of the State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-28 18:30:44

On 28 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the activities of the State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre and the realization

EU-funded Business Advisory Services expands the number of internationally certified business consultants in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-28 14:59:27

A €5 million contribution from the European Union is helping the EBRD’s Business Advisory Services (BAS) to deliver business advice and consultancy services to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

SCR completes reconstruction of Sanahin mechanized road race in the autumn 2012
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-27 15:52:19

SCR still works on reconstruction of Sanahin mechanized road race. Restoration work on the basis of Sanahin recycling depot began in October 2011. Last time such large-scale work at

IFC Helps Byblos Bank Armenia Boost Mortgage and Residential Energy-Efficiency Lending
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-27 11:41:13

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with Byblos Bank Armenia to help it expand mortgage lending and offer residential energy-efficiency financing, helping save energy resources

EBRD expects changes in Armenian economy
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-27 11:25:14

Head of EBRD Resident Office in Yerevan Valeriu Razlog recently has said in a statement that Armenia requires wide-scale activities to commence talks over Armenia's entry into the

The Exhibition of "Manufacturers of Armenia for the Needs of CJSC" SCR
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-27 11:24:03

The exhibition "Armenian manufacturers to meet the needs of CJSC "SCR"" opens on March 20 at the central office of the South Caucasian Railway. 10 manufacturers involved in

Armenian Mining Giant To Expand Karabakh Operations
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-27 11:22:23

In what authorities in Stepanakert say will be Nagorno-Karabakh's largest economic project in a decade, a leading Armenian mining company has officially announced plans to invest about $80

IT sector demands clarification on Yerevan's free economic zone
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-27 11:17:24

Armenia's Information Technology (IT) sector is insufficiently informed about the technology-oriented free economic zone to be established in the capital Yerevan, Karen Vardanyan, Executive Director of the

Armenian, French economic competition agencies sign memorandum of understanding
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-27 11:15:56

The world's economic competition agencies are not very popular, and that is why they need to cooperate with one another, Bruno Lasserre, President of the Authority of Competition

President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to socioeconomic problems in the southern wing of the Hadrout region
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-26 17:47:10

On 26 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to socioeconomic problems in the southern wing of the Hadrout region. Special attention was paid

UNDP and NCFA focus on community and tourism development in Tatev and surrounding communities
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-26 16:34:33

Yerevan, 26 March 2012 - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia and the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia (NCFA), within the framework of their mandate and missions,

Bako Sahakyan got acquainted on-site with renovation activities being carried out at the Veratsnund square in capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-26 14:43:04

On 26 March President Bako Sahakyan got acquainted on-site with renovation activities being carried out at the Veratsnund square in capital Stepanakert within the frameworks of the Triple

Тhе Exhibition of "Manufacturers of Armenia for the Needs of CJSC “SCR
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-20 15:41:55

The exhibition "Armenian manufacturers to meet the needs of CJSC “SCR”” opens on March 20 at the central office of the South Caucasian Railway. 10 manufacturers involved in supplying

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on issues related to the exploitation of the Tsakhkashen deposit
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-19 20:21:07

On 19 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on issues related to the exploitation of the Tsakhkashen deposit. As informs Central Information Department of

HSBC Bank Armenia Introduces A New Service - Card Insurance
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-14 12:17:32

HSBC Bank Armenia cjsc introduced a new card insurance service to the market today. The service is aimed at protecting ATM and MasterCard international card users from certain

Karen Vardanian: Electronic trade system function in Armenia in a year
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-05 15:12:03

cted in shops, but electronic trade infrastructure is already being set up to create conditions for online trade. The Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) is doing work