Expert: Stimulating employment is critical in fight against poverty  in Armenia

 Wednesday, May 1 2024 23:39:00
Expert: Stimulating employment is critical in fight against poverty  in Armenia

ArmInfo. In the fight against poverty in Armenia, stimulating employment is critical. This was  stated by World Bank senior specialist Lea Hakim, presenting the report:  Beyond Boundaries: Unlocking Potential for a Sustainable Future.

Deputy Minister of Economy: Armenia-Russia cooperation potential may  be realized through cooperation projects in production sector
 Tuesday, March 26 2024 18:36

ArmInfo.There is great cooperation potential between Armenia and Russia, which can be  realized through cooperation projects in the production sector. 

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Who will be beneficiaries of tax amnesty in Armenia
 Tuesday, March 26 2024 15:18

ArmInfo.The grounds for terminating tax obligations have been revised in Armenia. In  connection with the changes, the tax authority will initiate the process of terminating tax obligations on these grounds.

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Belarus bans import of Ararat Brandy Company products 
 Tuesday, March 26 2024 11:41

ArmInfo. Belarus has banned the import of products from the Ararat Brandy Factory, The Kommersant  newspaper reported with reference to the relevant resolution of the Deputy Minister of Health, Chief Sanitary Doctor of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Tarasenko.

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99.8% defense budget performance in 2023
 Monday, March 25 2024 12:32

ArmInfo. Armenia's defense budget totaled AMD 526.047bln in 2023, RA Minister of Defense Suren  Papikyan stated on March 25 at a meeting of the commission on defense and security of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, presenting a report on the implementation by the defense department  of the RA government program for 2021-2026 in 2023.

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AFD delegation presented with details of Vedi reservoir construction  and irrigation network modernization project
 Saturday, March 23 2024 11:08

ArmInfo. It is very important to institutionally strengthen and increase the capacity of water supply and sanitation services in rural settlements of Armenia.  Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Vache Terteryan stated during a meeting with a delegation headed by Director of French Development Agency's (AFD) regional office in the South Caucasus Fanny Delpey. 

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DPM: we need not only quantitative increase, but also qualitative  changes in urban development field 
 Saturday, March 23 2024 11:04

ArmInfo.RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan introduced the newly appointed chairman  of the Urban Development Committee Yeghiazar Vardanyan to the staff of the Committee, the Government's press service reports.

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Switzerland launches SIGMA program with total budget of CHF 12  million 
 Friday, March 22 2024 20:39

ArmInfo.Switzerland announced the launch of the "Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Mountainous  Armenia" (SIGMA) Program with a total budget of CHF12 million.  The program aims to reduce poverty in the mountain villages of Shirak, Lori, Tavush and Gegharkunik regions of Armenia through the application of inclusive, innovative and environmentally friendly approaches in agriculture and agritourism.

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Armenia`s State Revenue Committee launches e-system of income  statement presentation  
 Friday, March 22 2024 11:38

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia has launched a unified system of  electronic services for individuals, which is available in the web version:  https://self-portal.taxservice.am/. Through the system, citizens can submit an income tax return.

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Armenia`s ranking in Index of Economic Freedom decreased by 0.2 pp  over year
 Friday, March 22 2024 10:02

ArmInfo.Armenia's ranking decreased by 0.2 percentage points over the year in the Index of Economic Freedom by The Heritage Foundation and The Wall Street Journal.

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France to sponsor establishment of cheese-making school in Armenia`s  Tavush 
 Friday, March 22 2024 09:44

ArmInfo. A cheese-making schools will be established in Armenia's Tavush with the assistance  of France, Bruno Bethenod, mayor of Arceau and President of the Association of rural mayors of Cote-d'Or, who is a member of the Finance Commission of the Association of Rural Mayors of France (AMRF), said at his meeting with Armenia's Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan. 

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The South Caucasus Railway will suspend the sale of tickets using MIR cards
 Friday, March 22 2024 09:43

ArmInfo.The South Caucasus Railway will suspend the sale of tickets using MIR cards from March 30. 

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Armenia`s government approves order of quality prize awards 
 Thursday, March 21 2024 13:30

ArmInfo. On March 21, the Government of Armenia determined the procedure for establishing and  presenting annual awards in the field of ensuring the quality of products and services. 

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Iran interested in cooperating with Armenia in mining industry 
 Wednesday, March 20 2024 11:23

ArmInfo. Iran is interested in cooperation with Armenia in the mining industry, Deputy Minister of  Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of Armenia Hovhannes Harutyunyan and the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani stated following their meeting. 

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Armenian government plans to introduce SAFE format 
 Tuesday, March 19 2024 13:48

ArmInfo.The Armenian government wants to introduce a new agreement format - SAFE (Simple agreement for future equity). At the plenary meeting on March 19, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia is discussing amendments to the law "On Joint-Stock Companies" in the first reading.

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Economic modernization programme portfolio AMD 228bln as of March 1,  2024
 Tuesday, March 19 2024 12:13

ArmInfo.Portfolio of the program for modernizing the economy as of March 1, 2024, amounted to  AMD 228bln. According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, a total of 3,955 loan and leasing agreements were signed. Over the past 12 months, the portfolio growth amounted to AMD 12bln.

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Mobile trade regulations to be in effect throughout Armenia 
 Tuesday, March 19 2024 11:47

ArmInfo. Regulations related to mobile trade will be extended to the entire territory of Armenia.  At the plenary session on March 19, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia is discussing amendments to the law "On Trade and Services" and a package of related documents in the first reading.

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Official cites financial reasons for suspension of Fly Arna airline  operation 
 Tuesday, March 19 2024 11:46

ArmInfo.Fly Arna airline has suspended its activities in the air transportation market for  financial reasons, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Armen Simonyan stated in Parliament on March 19.

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About 700 Armenian heavy cargo trucks waiting to pass through Upper  Lars
 Monday, March 18 2024 18:18

ArmInfo. About 700 trucks are waiting to pass through the Upper Lars checkpoint.  Customs attach‚  of the Armenian Embassy in Russia Vahan Hakobyan told ArmInfo.

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Armenian Economy Ministry, several U.S. government departments form  specific action program 
 Monday, March 18 2024 17:03

ArmInfo.A series of bilateral meetings took place in Washington between representatives of the Armenian  Ministry of Economy and the US public sector.

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ECC, EDB to coordinate funding of joint projects 
 Monday, March 18 2024 15:12

ArmInfo.At the headquarters of the Eurasian Economic Commission, a meeting was held between the  Minister of Industry and Agro-Industrial Complex of the EEC Gohar Barseghyan and the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolai Podguzov.

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