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Armenian government extends crucial 300,000 AMD monthly support for families of 22 soldiers still missing after the 44-Day War, providing continued relief.
Armenia is drafting a new law on the general safety of non-food products, aiming to enhance consumer protection and align legislation with EU standards. Learn about the key provisions of this draft law.
Armenia’s Police Chief announces launch of new Police Guard unit, highlighting reforms and collaboration with Lithuania. Explore the implications for Armenian law enforcement and public safety.
Armenian Deputy FM Paruyr Hovhannisyan addresses POW issue in Baku and delay of US border control team, stating current steps are ‘unsatisfactory’.
Armenia sees significant micro-entrepreneurship declaration in 2024.
Public hearings in Akunk, Armenia, reveal procedural violations and environmental damage concerns surrounding the Gagik Tsarukyan Foundation’s Jesus statue project.
Public hearings are scheduled in Akunk, Armenia, for a monumental Jesus statue project by the Gagik Tsarukyan Foundation, raising environmental and cultural heritage concerns.
Armenia witnesses a rapid increase in electric vehicle imports in early 2025, with the annual quota nearing its limit.
Protecting Consumers and the Environment Through Updated Rules Armenia is modernizing its approach to food safety and environmental protection by amending Decree No. 1266, governing pesticide and agrochemical registration. These changes prioritize alignment with international standards and stricter oversight of these substances. This analysis examines the amendment’s rationale, implications, and anticipated outcomes. The Challenge of…
At its December 19 session, the Armenian government approved a decision titled “On Establishing the Procedures for the Donation and Transfer of State-Owned Property and the Privatization of Dormitory Housing Stock Managed by State and Budgetary Institutions, and Assigning Authority to the State Property Management Committee of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure to…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia has announced that the Armenian diplomatic mission in Damascus, Syria, has officially resumed operations. The consular section of the embassy is now functioning normally, providing services to Armenian citizens. According to the statement, the reopening of the embassy is aimed at fully restoring both consular and diplomatic services.…
Due to the deteriorating security situation in Syria, the diplomatic staff of the Armenian Embassy in Damascus will temporarily operate from Beirut. The decision was announced by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), citing the inability to ensure safe conditions in Damascus for the time being. Last week, following the activation of a hotline at…
The Armenian government has taken a significant step to expand its leasing program by including communities as eligible beneficiaries. At the December 5 cabinet meeting, Deputy Minister of Economy introduced the decision, aimed at enhancing oversight and broadening access to mobile slaughterhouse services across rural areas. Until now, mobile or modular mobile slaughterhouses were leased…
Armenia’s government has announced that the 2025 procurement of anthrax vaccines will be carried out through a direct purchase from the Russian Federal Center for Animal Health (FGBI ARRIAH). The decision was approved during the cabinet session on December 5, with a total allocation of 605,693,283 AMD, including VAT and associated logistical costs. The Federal…
The Armenian government, during its session on December 5, decided to impose a six-month ban on the export of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to third countries. The decision includes semi-finished products made of iron and non-alloy steel, copper, aluminum, and other metals, which will now be restricted from export. According to the rationale behind the…
