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Can a 4% Cut in Public Spending and Economic Growth Curb Emigration in Armenia?
Armenia’s 2025 budget proposal includes a 4% cut in public administration spending, aiming to enhance resource efficiency and reallocate funds to critical areas. According to the Minister of Finance, this budgetary reduction is designed to encourage state agencies to prioritize…
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Why is Armenia Changing Electric Vehicle Import Rules Midway?
Armenia’s government is preparing to amend its electric vehicle (EV) import policies by restricting VAT exemptions solely to newly manufactured vehicles. This shift raises several important questions, as the new rules may impact existing EV owners who imported their vehicles…
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What Challenges Does the New Mandatory Stamping Requirement for Packaged Water Face?
Armenia’s new mandatory stamping program for packaged water, set to take effect on May 1, 2024, aims to establish product traceability from production to sale. Introduced by the State Revenue Committee (SRC), this initiative is intended to enhance product control.…
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The Vitamin D Dilemma: Could It Explain the Higher Stroke Risk in Vegetarians?
A recent study, the EPIC-Oxford study, has presented a perplexing finding: while vegetarians enjoy a lower risk of heart disease, they may face a higher risk of stroke. This unexpected outcome has left researchers searching for explanations, and one potential…
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Armenia’s 5-Year Effort on Child Protection According to UN
Armenia Child Protection UN Over the past five years, Armenia has made significant strides in strengthening child protection through legislative and strategic measures, as noted by United Nations Resident Coordinator Francois Jacob during parliamentary hearings on November 11. This presentation,…
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Quinoa: The Tiny Seed That Could Slash Your Triglycerides
Quinoa, a “superfood” renowned for its nutritional prowess, may hold a powerful secret: the ability to significantly lower triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood that can increase the risk of heart disease. This ancient seed, enjoyed for…
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Temporary Closure on H-46 Tatev Road Due to Blast Operations
The temporary closure of a section of the H-46 /M-9/-Tatev-/M-2/ highway from kilometer markers 16+580 to 16+640 is due to planned construction and blast operations for infrastructure improvement. According to Armenia’s Road Department, the road will be closed from November…
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Newly Discovered Early Medieval Rock-Cut Complex in Ohanavan Yields Significant Archaeological Artifacts
Ohanavan, Aragatsotn Region – A recent archaeological excavation led by Mher Khechoyan and the team from the Research Center for Cultural Heritage in collaboration with the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography has uncovered valuable artifacts in a newly discovered early…
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Brent fell to $73.63 amid continued declines
On Monday morning, the price of Brent crude oil continued its decline, hitting $73.63 per barrel for January futures on London’s ICE Futures exchange. This marked a $0.25 (0.34%) drop from Friday’s close, when Brent prices saw a more substantial…
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Armenian Trucks Face Long Delays at Russia-Georgia “Upper Lars” Border Crossing
Approximately 700 Armenian freight trucks are currently stalled at the “Upper Lars” checkpoint along the Russia-Georgia border. This congestion is attributed to adverse weather conditions along the strategic Gudauri-Kobi section of the Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Lars international road, which is a vital route…
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Salt: The Hidden Culprit Behind Japan’s Stroke Decline?
A fascinating phenomenon has emerged as Japan’s diet shifted towards Western patterns with increased meat and dairy consumption: stroke rates, once alarmingly high, have plummeted. This trend, seemingly paradoxical given the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease, invites a…
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The Ministry of ESCS to the teachers who participated in the voluntary certification
The Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports informs teachers who participated in voluntary certification that the deadline for appeals is set for 7:00 PM on the next business day following the certification, according to Armenian administrative law. During…
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US dollar and other foreign exchange rates as of November 10
As of November 10, exchange rates in Armenia’s financial market show the USD at 386-389 AMD, EUR at 416-420 AMD, and RUB at 3.94-4 AMD. These rates, provided by rate.am, reflect the current trends for cash transactions. Rates may fluctuate…
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Azerbaijan pressured the Armenian director’s film not to be included in the Oscar nomination
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has confirmed that pressure from Baku led to the removal of Armenian director Sarine Hayrapetyan’s film “My Beloved Country” from the Oscars. The film, which provides a historical perspective on Artsakh, was initially selected for the…
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By offering a job on Instagram, she fraudulently received 10 million drams
A fraud case has been uncovered in Aragatsotn Province, where a 32-year-old woman named Alvard Gh. allegedly offered jobs via Instagram and amassed around 10 million drams through deception. According to the investigation, several individuals transferred funds to her bank…