Armenia
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Yerevan’s New 20-Hectare Nursery to Boost Urban Greenery
The Yerevan Municipality has made significant strides in urban greenery by expanding its nursery area from 2 to 20 hectares under the “Green Areas and Environmental Protection” initiative. This expansion project includes a substantial improvement in land quality, with extensive…
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Armenian National Assembly Schedules 26 Legislative Items for November 12 Session
The Armenian National Assembly will convene on November 12, 2024, to discuss an agenda packed with 26 critical legislative issues. The agenda, approved during a November 11 session led by Assembly Speaker, includes key amendments across various legal domains, from…
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Iran Advocates for the Right of Artsakh Armenians to Return Home. Movahedian
Iran has formally reaffirmed its stance that the Armenian residents of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) should have the right to return to their homes, according to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. Following recent Azerbaijani military actions in 2023, which led…
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Violations of Subsoil Use Without License Amounted to 22 Million Drams in October: SRC
The State Revenue Committee (SRC) reported that from October 1 to 30, through operational intelligence activities, 63 cases of tax code violations were recorded, with the potential fines amounting to 50,764,675 drams. In 16 cases, violations related to unauthorized business…
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Six-Month Ban on Scrap Metal Exports. Armenian Government
During its session on November 7, the Armenian government imposed a temporary six-month ban on the export of scrap metal, including ferrous and non-ferrous materials. This decision aims to support local production, ensure stable raw material supplies, and encourage new…
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European Investment Bank to Provide Armenia with €236 Million Loan: New Sisian-Kajaran Road Section to Be Built
In its session on November 7, the Armenian government approved a new financial agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB), providing Armenia with a €236 million loan for the construction of the Sisian-Kajaran road. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure,…
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Armenian Citizens Can Travel to Mongolia Without a Visa
In its session on November 7, the Armenian government approved changes to an agreement between the governments of Armenia and Mongolia, allowing citizens with diplomatic and official passports to enter without a visa. This amendment now also grants visa-free access…
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Defender of the Homeland Program Launched for Border Guard Troops
The government has approved the “Defender of the Homeland” program for border guard troops, enabling contract service after the first six months of compulsory military service. This program allows soldiers to continue their service on a five-year contract. This new…
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Armenian Government Holds Meeting Amidst Prime Minister’s Absence
The Armenian Government convened its regular session on November 7, 2024, discussing various issues despite the Prime Minister’s absence. The meeting, with an agenda containing 40 items, was chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister while the Prime Minister departed for…
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Armenia to Pay Bonuses to Farmers Supplying Animals to Slaughterhouses
The Armenian Ministry of Economy announced plans to provide bonuses to farmers who supply their animals to slaughterhouses. Minister explained that this approach is inspired by Austria, where the government incentivized farmers financially. In the 2025 budget, 350 million AMD…
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Marutyan on Collecting Signatures Against Transport Fare Increase
Former Yerevan mayor Hayk Marutyan stated that if they can reach a broader audience, they could collect over 500,000 signatures opposing the transport fare hike. Marutyan emphasized that people do not support the price increase and hopes that the government…
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Armenia Receives 11th Draft of Peace Treaty from Azerbaijan
Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed receiving Azerbaijan’s latest proposed changes to the peace treaty draft, marking its 11th revision. Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Armenia has submitted its suggestions to Baku to finalize and sign the treaty, awaiting their…
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Over 7 Billion Drams Allocated for Housing Loans for Displaced Families from Artsakh
Over 7 billion drams are allocated in the 2025 budget to cover housing loan obligations for displaced families from certain regions of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). According to Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, around 3,338 families have already received housing certificates…
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Armenia’s Police Reforms: Formation of Criminal and Community Police
As part of police reforms by Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, two new departments, Criminal and Community Police, have been established. The Criminal Police will focus on serious crimes and cybercrime prevention, while the Community Police will work to prevent…
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Police Appoints New Heads of Community Police Divisions in Yerevan
Armenia’s Minister of Internal Affairs Vahe Ghazaryan has appointed new heads for Yerevan’s Community Police divisions. Among those appointed are Yervand Nikoyan, Artur Mkrtchyan, Ruben Nersisyan, David Petrosyan, and Andranik Shahbazyan. These appointments aim to improve police operations at the…