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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

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

"Work was done in a serious and appropriate way…"
  • Organizations
  • 2012-03-05 14:59:33

The Armenian version of the handbook called "The Sphere Project: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response" was presented in Yerevan on February 20. In their

Armenia's international reserves reduced
  • Economy
  • 2012-03-02 13:37:55

Armenia's international reserves made $1.82 billion this January. $1.23 billion or 67.5 % of international reserves are in equities, Central Bank of Armenia informs Armenian News-NEWS.am adding their volume

Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited filter station in the capital Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-27 20:39:25

On February 27 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited filter station N1 in the capital Stepanakert and got acquainted with the process ofconstruction activities. As informs Central Information

Armenia-borrowing into Poverty
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-24 16:09:40

Economic genocide has been committed against Hayastan since the declaration of its sovereignty from the Soviet system. The application of the International Financial Institutions (IFI) structural adjustment programs

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s French affiliate begins construction of vocational school in Shushi
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-16 12:23:15

The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s French affiliate has launched the construction of a vocational school in the city of Shushi. The future institution will be named after French-Armenian benefactor Yeznik

UNDP assistance promotes business development in Ajara
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-15 17:15:23

Representatives of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are visiting Batumi today to see the progress of the business assistance initiative in the Autonomous Republic of Ajara. Head of

Slowdown in workplace stress, as businesses adjust to more realistic performance goals
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-09 11:41:56

Levels of stress felt by business leaders have shown their lowest annual increase since 2005 according to global research of 6,000 businesses from the Grant Thornton International Business Report

Dollar stops at AMD 389/$1 in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-08 17:15:28

The US dollar’s average exchange rate against the Armenian dram (AMD) was AMD 389/$1, at NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange on Wednesday, and thus the dollar gained value

Open days of LSBF in Armenia
  • Organizations
  • 2012-02-07 16:35:12

London School of Business & Finance invites everyone to visit open days of Business School LSBF in Armenia! The event will take place on 15 and 16 February 2012. Venue:

HSBC Bank Armenia paid taxes amounted and 3 billion
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-06 15:50:20

HSBC Bank Armenia was the largest taxpayer in the banking system of Armenia in 2011. According to the results for 2011, the bank ranked 21st in the list of the

Tigran Sargsyan gives lecture on "Economic Policy in Post-Crisis Period: Challenges and Opportunities"
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-06 13:35:29

Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan met in Tsakhkadzor with the attendees of the Yerevan school of Political Courses January 29. Governmental press office told that the head

Transport and Communication Ministry of Armenia to work over its four priorities in 2012
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-03 13:34:49

Transport and Communication Minister of Armenia Manuk Vardanyan presented at a news conference today the four main priorities of the ministry for 2012. Minister said the first priority

Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Plant - the largest taxpayer of 2011
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-03 13:33:34

Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Plant topped the list of Armenia's largest taxpayers of 2011. The company paid taxes at the amount of AMD 29bln 778mln 161.9 thousand in 2011, Mediamax reports. "ArmRosGazprom"

New World Bank Report Documents Successful Anti-Corruption Efforts in Georgia
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-02 21:37:02

Washington, January 31, 2012 – Georgia’s experience in fighting corruption in public sector has had unique success, and many of its aspects could be adapted and applied in countries

Results of EU Summit: Fiscal Pact must be accompanied by Solidarity Pact in the EU
  • Economy
  • 2012-02-01 11:36:15

The European Movement International (EMI) welcomes the progress made at the EU Summit on 30th January but warns that the measures taken are not enough. "The results of

World Bank Group Boosts Assistance for Emerging Countries Affected by Eurozone Crisis
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-25 23:06:27

The World Bank Group today announced that it is making $27 billion in funding available over the next two years for countries of Emerging Europe and Central Asia

Benoît Scheen: Armenia is a very important country in Orange footprint
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-25 22:29:19

Benoît Scheen, Executive Vice President of FT Europe, who is for the first time in Armenia, has arrived to get acquainted with Orange Armenia staff and with the results

Bako Sahakyan: Stepanakert should have a decent appearance and corresponding comfortable living conditions
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-25 21:47:38

On 25 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the beautification of the Stepanakert city. Special attention was paid to the capital reconstruction of the

President Bako Saahakyan convoked a working consultation on works
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-25 17:52:15

On 25 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Saahakyan convoked a working consultation on works carried out in 2011 in the sphere of industrial infrastructures and plans for the year

Global Employment Trends 2012
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-25 15:41:08

The world faces the “urgent challenge” of creating 600 million productive jobs over the next decade in order to generate sustainable growth and maintain social cohesion, according to the

Bako Sahakyan: Putting airport into operation will have a positive impact on the country’s socioeconomic development
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-25 12:41:58

On 24 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the Stepanakert airport, got acquainted with the ongoing work on site and convoked a working consultation on issues related to

Grant Thornton’s IBR: Confidence on a knife edge heading into 2012
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-24 11:06:51

Global business confidence is balancing on a knife edge heading into 2012 according to new figures from Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR). With the global economic outlook dominated

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund begins construction of potable-water network in Artsakh’s Hadrut City
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-20 17:48:51

Toward the realization of the Telethon 2011 slogan “A gift of water, a gift of life,” the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund began construction of a potable-water network in the city

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on socioeconomic projects
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-20 16:22:16

On 19 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on socioeconomic projects to be carried out in the regions this year. Special attention was

IFC Loan Helps Armenia’s ACBA-Credit Agricole Boost Lending to Small Businesses, Farmers
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-20 14:48:50

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is providing Armenia’s ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank with a $30 million loan to expand lending to local micro, small, and

Bako Sahakyan: Housing programs are always at the spotlight of the authorities
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-19 17:38:52

On 19 January Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the realization of housing programs. Minister of social security Narine Astsatryan delivered a corresponding report. President Sahakyan

USAID and Armenian ministry of HEALTH sign grant agreement on Emergency Medical Care Service
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-19 12:25:36

On January 19, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema, and Minister of Health Harutyun Kushkyan signed a two-year grant agreement to improve access

Special Meeting of the European Bank Coordination “Vienna” Initiative
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-17 20:01:36

Vienna, Austria, January 17, 2012—Public sector officials from within the European Bank Coordination "Vienna" Initiative met in Vienna on January 16 with the aim to enhance the coordination of

Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation dedicated to water supply improvement activities in Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-16 16:24:42

On 16 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation dedicated to water supply

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund completes renovation of Nephrology and Dialysis departments at Yerevan's St. Gregory Hospital
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-12 14:58:12

The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund recently completed an extensive renovation of the Nephrology and Dialysis departments of Yerevan's St. Gregory the Illuminator (Surb Grigor Lusavorich) Hospital. The refurbishment was made

Central Depository of Armenia enhances the list of provided services
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-12 14:36:21

The Central Depository of Armenia launched services of notifying issuers on securities flow on their accounts. This service is widely used in international markets, and the Depository was the

VivaCell-MTS announces the number of SMS messagesand calls on its network on December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-10 15:07:40

VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, announces that the network handled 4,283,556 SMS messages on December 31, the New Years Eve before midnight, with a further 3,260,562

Bako Sahakyan together with Serzh Sargsyan partook at a solemn ceremony of reopening military hospital
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-04 20:50:10

On 4 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan together with Armenian President Serzh

Bako Sahakyan together with Serzh Sargsyan partook at a solemn ceremony of opening the “Artsakh” dwelling district of Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2012-01-04 20:40:55

On 4 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan together with President of the Republic

Bako Sahakyan visited in Moscow the Estet Jewelry House
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-20 19:03:24

On 20 December Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited in Moscow the Estet Jewelry House, got acquainted with the work of the jewelry factory and met head of

Escher Group Holdings plc ("Escher") announces contract win with 'Haypost'
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-20 16:47:08

Escher, a world leading provider of outsourced, point of sale software to the postal industry, is pleased to announce that its Riposte Essential product has been selected as part

In 2012 La Postelaunches Re-engineering of Operations
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-19 22:26:19

The managing staff of Haypost Trust Management and Haypost CJSC had a meeting with the head of French national postal operator La Poste Jean Paul Forceville. According to the

Bako Sahakyan met head of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition Artak Shaboyan
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-12 22:30:05

On 12 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met head of the Armenian State Commission on defending economic competition Artak Shaboyan and his deputy Slava Petrosyan. As

HSBC recognized The Best Global Trade Finance Bank 2011
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-09 13:57:55

HSBC was recognized as “The Best Global Trade Finance Bank” for the forth year in a row by Global Trade Review (GTR) magazine. In GTR’s annual “Leaders in Trade

ATP Plants Nearly 250,000 Trees in Urban and Rural Communities throughout Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-09 11:25:00

Heavy snow and rapidly decreasing temperatures presented an added challenge to Armenia Tree Project (ATP) programs this fall. Despite a temporary delay in northern Armenia until the weather cleared,

The rise and fall of the euro
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-07 12:23:41

Just one decade after the European single currency was launched amid fanfare and fireworks, its future is now in doubt as the debt crisis that has engulfed Greece,

Wine and cheese tasting held in the U.S. embassy
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-02 19:05:40

On December 2, the Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development (CARD) and the U.S. Embassy held their annual Wine and Cheese Tasting. Each year, this event allows

Agriculture Alliance Combines Efforts to Promote Agricultural Development
  • Economy
  • 2011-12-02 13:33:52

The slowdown of the economic growth in Armenia during the recent years has posed newchallenges to the country’s agricultural development perspectives. The measures to tackle these challenges are set

Corporate Bonds of National Mortgage Company placed via IPO mechanism of NASDAQ OMX Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-11-24 17:41:29

Today the first ever IPO of corporate bonds took place at NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange. Discount bonds of “National Mortgae Company” Refinancing Credit Organization CJSC (NMC RCO) for

Armenian company “Byurakn” honoured with European Business Award
  • Economy
  • 2011-11-23 20:41:06

An Armenian company “Byurakn” has been recognised as overall winner under the “Chairman’s Selection” category of the European Business Awards, which were sponsored by HSBC for the second year.

Shirak EXPO 2011 Launches in Gyumri
  • Economy
  • 2011-11-22 12:37:52

The Shirak Competitiveness Center will hold its annual Shirak EXPO 2011 on November 24, 2011 in Gyumri. This year, the event is organized as part of the “Support

HSBC Bank Armenia reopens its eighth branch
  • Economy
  • 2011-11-21 12:14:15

Today HSBC Bank Armenia reopens its “Komitas 1” branch at “Renault-Nissnan” showroom on 47 Komitas Street, closed in June 2009 due to the bank’s decision to temporarily suspend its

Karabakh Telecom started the sales of mobile handsets and devices
  • Economy
  • 2011-11-11 23:29:23

Today, November 11, in the company’s headquarter service center the opening of the first specialized shop took place. The purpose of the service is to create for the

First phase of 4th International Pharmaceutical Competitiveness Conference held
  • Economy
  • 2011-11-09 15:19:57

In 2008-2011, the average annual growth of the pharmaceutical industry’s production was 7.1%, exports grew by 19%, Deputy Minister of Economy Karine Minasian said at the 4th International Pharmaceutical

Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is reconstructing Stepanakert’s internal water network 10th and 11th zones
  • Economy
  • 2011-11-09 11:39:31

The Stepanakert water supply network, comprised of 13 zones with an overall length of 140 km, was built in 1950s. Due to the poor state of the water-pipes significant

ProCredit Bank Congratulates on World Savings Day
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-31 11:24:52

Today, on October 31, all ProCredit Banks operating in 21 countries celebrate the World Savings Day. ProCredit Bank in Armenia congratulates everyone on this occasion and wishes safe and