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Yerevan Municipality proposes to maintain fares for single trips on buses and metro until February 1
... pass (unlimited rides) 88,800 (90,000) drams - annual pass (365 days, unlimited rides) The first number represents the cost of online tickets, while the number in parentheses indicates the fare for a physical ticket. When purchasing any tariff package, citizens will be able to use all types of public transport, including buses, the metro, and trolleybuses.
12/20/2024Yerevan's public transport revolution: What passengers can expect in 2025
... Friday. YEREVAN, December 20. /ARKA/. Next week, public transport ticket sales points will open in Yerevan, Yerevan Municipality Press Secretary Hayk Kostanyan said in an interview with Novosti-Armenia news agency on Friday. According to him, citizens of the capital who do not wish to buy paper tickets will be able to purchase them online through a dedicated website. Kostanyan also mentioned that starting from January 1, 2025, validators will be installed in all vehicles, allowing passengers ...
12/20/2024Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine may offer Armenian government's stake in IPO - Pashinyan
... Armenian government. In August 2022, another 6.875 percent of the plant's shares were transferred to the government, bringing its total stake in the plant to 21.875 percent. “I think that in the future we should strive to apply such rules so that citizens can obtain the combine’s shares. We have already discussed and decided that the company should develop towards placing the state's share through an open subscription, which is commonly called an IPO. But for this, the company must be at a completely ...
12/20/2024Armenian PM explains to Azerbaijani President why Yerevan is arming itself
... According to him, Azerbaijan is generally trying to turn the issue of Armenia's acquisition of arms into an agenda issue. ‘According to all international norms, the Republic of Armenia has the right to possess armed forces and is obliged to protect its citizens, including from possible external threats. Reforming the army is our legitimate right. Is it a threat to Azerbaijan? No, because we have clearly recognised and acknowledge the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan on the territory ...
12/19/2024From superfast internet to intercom systems and security: Fnet Telecom (VIDEO)
... has a 15-year history and provides fixed communication services in 7 regions of Armenia and all over capital city Yerevan, has been re-equipped with the support of its partner Acba Leasing Company, Acba Bank's press service reports. This has allowed citizens to use more qualitative services. The services provided by the company are diverse: from high-speed internet to security systems, TV channels and intercom services. ‘We started our activity from the 5th Massif (a neighborhood in Yerevan), then ...
12/19/2024Armenia to change rules for conscription in case of illness
... recognized as partially fit for service and called up for military service, taking into account health-related restrictions. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan also mentioned that many diseases can often be treated through necessary procedures. However, citizens often show no interest in undergoing treatment, preferring to avoid military service instead. He noted that today's decision will close this loophole. The government will also take responsibility for treating the individual so they can continue ...
12/19/2024USAID has invested about $1.3bn in Armenia - Armenia Mission Director
... assisting the government in promoting the democratic agenda, and social inclusion. According to him, USAID is now implementing a total of 32 projects in Yerevan and all regions of Armenia. ‘Our programmes are designed in such a way that the benefits for citizens are obvious. For example, we help women entrepreneurs, help small farmers apply innovative technologies, which raise yields. We also help establish a dialogue between the Armenian government and international donors,’ the USAID mission chief ...
12/14/2024Over 5.3K real estate transactions made in Armenia in October, most by Russians
... multi-apartment buildings (28.5%), 728 transactions with residential houses (12.9%), 312 transactions with garages (12.2%), 180 transactions with public buildings (3.3%), and 58 transactions with industrial buildings (1.5%). In October of this year, foreign citizens completed 157 real estate transactions in Armenia. Of these, 86 transactions were made by Russian citizens, 31 by citizens of European countries, 23 by U.S. citizens, 5 by citizens of CIS countries (excluding Russia), 1 by an Iranian citizen,...
12/09/2024Yerevan Vice Mayor appeals to prosecutor general over bus drivers' strike
... Prosecutor General’s Office to initiate a preliminary investigation into potential legal violations by the strikers. "We do not play games with such matters. There are proper procedures for addressing issues, and this cannot come at the expense of citizens. We will use all the necessary measures, firstly, to resolve this situation as quickly as possible, and secondly, to ensure that no one even thinks of repeating this in the future," Grigoryan said. At the same time, the Vice Mayor reported ...
12/03/2024Armenian Embassy in Damascus has launched a "hotline" and urges compatriots to avoid relocation
... areas to refrain from moving as much as possible (only in case of necessity), and to completely exclude attempts to leave the city at this time," the embassy's statement emphasizes. The embassy also reported that compatriots who have applied for citizenship but have not yet received their passports, and Syrian citizens of Armenian descent who wish to travel to Armenia, can contact the Armenian embassies in Damascus or Beirut and obtain visas in a simplified manner. According to international ...
12/03/2024Yerevan faces public transport collapse: City Hall reveals reason for drivers' strike
This morning, a large number of drivers of Yerevan Bus CJSC refused to go to work without prior notice, leaving tens of thousands of citizens, including those rushing to work, stranded. YEREVAN, December 3, /ARKA/. This morning, a large number of drivers of ’Yerevan Bus’ CJSC refused to go to work without prior notice, leaving tens of thousands of citizens, including those rushing ...
12/03/2024MP from ruling Armenian party defies PM Pashinyan's request to resign
... reporters that he would make a decision on the issue only after listening to the opinion of his childhood friend from Russia. I have come to certain conclusions by communicating with numerous friends, and with your permission I will make a statement. Dear citizens, the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan has asked me to resign my mandate as a deputy of the National Assembly for all known reasons. I note with deep regret that I am forced to reject the Prime Minister's request,’ Aghazaryan told 24News....
12/02/2024Armenia's main Christmas Tree lights to be lit on December 8
... has already been installed in Republic Square in the center of Yerevan. "The ceremony to light the Christmas tree will take place on December 8, and the event will begin at 20:00," Yerevan Vice Mayor Suren Grigoryan said on Monday. He urged citizens wishing to participate in the event to arrive at the venue 20 minutes before the scheduled time. Speaking about preparations for the New Year, Grigoryan stated that various areas of the city have already been festively decorated According to ...
12/02/2024Armenia plans to ‘conquer unconquered’ international tourism markets in 2025 - head of Tourism Committee
... marketing in order to increase the visibility and accessibility of Armenia, particularly to those destinations where direct flights are already operating. There are three flights a day between Armenia and the UAE, if I am not mistaken. We expect that the citizens of this country will also arrive to Armenia by the same planes. ‘ ARKA’ - What programmes does the Tourism Committee plan to implement for the development of domestic tourism in the country? L. Gevorgyan - Domestic tourism is currently ...
11/29/2024Tourist arrivals in Armenia may reach 2 million by end of 2024
... non-Armenian, foreign marketing to increase the visibility and accessibility of Armenia, particularly on routes where direct flights are already available. "If I'm not mistaken, there are three flights a day between Armenia and the UAE. We expect that citizens of this country will also arrive in Armenia on these flights," Gevorgyan noted. According to the latest official data, over 1.92 million tourists visited Armenia in the first 10 months of 2024, a 5.8% decrease compared to the same period ...
11/29/2024Armenian tourism head urges locals to celebrate New Year in the country
... Tourism Committee. I personally visit the regions of the country and conduct research based on the regions' potential. This year, we are promoting the slogan 'New Year in Armenia' on our Facebook page. Since the New Year holidays are short, I urge our citizens to spend their holidays in Armenia and contribute to the country's economy," Gevorgyan said in an interview with ARKA news agency. According to her, it's important to leave the big cities, such as Yerevan, and spend time with family and ...
11/29/2024Mirzoyan and President of Finland discuss key Armenia-EU partnership agenda
... the key components of the ambitious Armenia-EU partnership agenda. Mirzoyan and Stubb exchanged views on regional issues. The Foreign Minister emphasized that establishing stable peace in the South Caucasus and ensuring the safest environment for the citizens of Armenia is one of the key priorities of Armenia's foreign policy. Mirzoyan highlighted that, despite the existing challenges, the Government of Armenia is actively working in this direction. He also pointed out Armenia's strong political will ...
11/29/2024Armenian entrepreneurs committing life-threatening violations may be prohibited from continuing their activities
... decides to prohibit an activity of an enterprise, the entrepreneur can file a complaint in court and continue operating while the complaint is being considered, without rectifying the identified violations, which poses threats to the safety and lives of citizens. The proposed amendments stipulate that decisions and acts of supervisory authorities in the field of urban planning, technical, and fire supervision must be executed immediately and cannot be suspended by the court while the entrepreneur's complaint ...
11/27/2024Yerevan Municipality reduces QR code ticket validity to 7 days
...,800 (9,000) drams - 90-day package - 23 600 (24 000) drams - annual package (365 days) - 88 800 (90 000) drams The first number is the cost of online tickets, and in brackets is the fare for a physical travel pass. When purchasing any tariff package, citizens will be able to use all types of public transport - buses, metro, trolleybuses. ($1 - 388.89 drams).
11/26/2024Over 460 new HIV cases detected in Armenia this year
... Infectious Diseases of the Armenian Ministry of Health. ‘’On average, around 500-535 new cases of HIV are recorded annually in Armenia. Since 1988, when the first case of HIV was registered, a total of 6,076 HIV cases have been recorded among Armenian citizens, and another 438 among foreign nationals,’’ Mergelyan said at a press conference on Monday. According to her, the vast majority of infected patients (70%) are men. Nearly half of the cases (48%) at the time of diagnosis involve individuals ...
11/25/2024Expert mathematically disproves threefold increase in Yerevan public transport fares
... will cost - daily package - 880 (900) drams - weekly package - 4,800 (5,000) drams - monthly package - 8,800 (9,000) drams - 90-day package - 23 600 (24 000) drams - annual package (365 days) - 88 800 (90 000) drams When purchasing any tariff package, citizens will be able to use all types of public transport - buses, metro, trolleybuses. ($1 - 388.89 drams). -0-
11/22/2024Armenian State Revenue Committee foils smuggling of $550,000 worth shipment of cocaine from Brazil
... particularly large mass of drugs exceeds 550,000 USD. J.M. was arrested and handed over to the anti-smuggling department. In order to identify possible recipients of drugs in Armenia, operational and investigative measures were carried out. As a result, two citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran were detained in a hotel in Yerevan. They were also handed over to the anti-smuggling department. The Main Department for Investigation of Economic Crimes and Smuggling of the Investigative Committee initiated ...
11/21/2024Winter conscription for Armenian Armed Forces from November 25 to January 31
... January 31, 2025. YEREVAN, November 21. /ARKA/. Winter conscription for military service in the Armenian Armed Forces will run from November 25, 2024, to January 31, 2025. The corresponding decision was made at a government meeting on Thursday. Male citizens who will turn 18 by December 31, 2024, as well as those whose deferment from compulsory military service expires on or before December 1, 2024, will be called up to the army. As part of the winter draft, military personnel who have completed ...
11/21/2024Justice or sixfold increase of burden: tax changes discussed in the National Assembly of Armenia
... billion drams will be additionally collected in the budget. Representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises, which will be affected by the reform, took part in the discussions. In particular, the lawyers argued that the changes actually deprive citizens of the opportunity to access free legal aid, as in this case the lawyer will have to cover the tax payments at his own expense. They also accused the authorities of manipulating facts, referring to teachers and doctors. Thus, they wondered why ...
11/20/2024Yerevan approves fare discounts on public transport
... will cost - daily package - 880 (900) drams - weekly package - 4,800 (5,000) drams - monthly package - 8,800 (9,000) drams - 90-day package - 23 600 (24 000) drams - annual package (365 days) - 88 800 (90 000) drams When purchasing any tariff package, citizens will be able to use all types of public transport - buses, metro, trolleybuses. ($1 - 388.89 drams). -0-
11/19/2024Yerevan city hall sees no issues for launching unified ticket system from next January 1
... Yerevan Vice Mayor Suren Grigoryan sees no reason to consider that the unified ticket system will not be ready by January 1, 2025. "I don't see any reason for this. In case of a potential program failure, measures should be taken to ensure that citizens are not affected," Grigoryan said on Tuesday at a meeting of the Council of Elders, where the provision of transport benefits to certain groups of citizens was discussed. According to the vice-mayor, citizens will have access to the most ...
11/19/2024Council of Elders to consider proposals on preferential transport fares in Yerevan
Two factions of the Council of Elders (legislative assembly of the Armenian capital Yerevan) - ‘Civil Contract’ and ‘Hanrapetutyun’ (Republic) - presented today a package of benefits intended for citizens using public transport, Yerevan Mayor's spokesman Hayk Kostanyan said. YEREVAN, 15 November. /ARKA/. Two factions of the Council of Elders (legislative assembly of the Armenian capital Yerevan) - ‘Civil Contract’ and ‘Hanrapetutyun’ ...
11/15/2024Armenia to launch new unified emergency number
... 2024-2026 during its meeting on Thursday "To ensure prompt and efficient response to signals, a national unified operational control center, '112,' is planned. As part of this, services for calls to '911,' '103,' and '102' will be discontinued. Citizens will be able to access all services through a single phone number, from one point, with faster service," said Minister of Internal Affairs Vahe Ghazaryan. Accordin to the minister, a unified educational complex for the Ministry of Internal ...
11/15/2024Greta Thunberg accuses the world of hypocrisy over ''greenwashing'' Azerbaijan’s crimes
... terrible crimes, namely ethnic cleansing. The world remains silent and allows it these opportunities," Thunberg noted. She said that climate conferences should no longer be held in a country that is repressive and suppresses the rights of its own citizens. "Azerbaijani activists live as if in prison, deprived of their rights. The ethnic cleansing for which Azerbaijan is responsible, the deprivation and suffering experienced by many Armenians due to Azerbaijan’s military aggression, the ...
11/14/2024Yerevan public transport to cost 880-900 drams daily from January 1
... vice-mayor stated, the specified fare packages are intended for city residents who rarely use public transport, or for tourists. "According to our studies, it is reasonable to assume that they will not often use the standard packages that our citizens will use every day. The standard packages include the monthly, three-month, and annual options," Grigoryan said. The issue of citizens living outside Yerevan but regularly coming to the capital on business for a period of time was raised....
11/14/2024Armenia has managed to carry out work to boost child protection over the past 5 years - UN Resident Coordinator
... special attention should be paid to vulnerable groups, particularly children from Nagorno-Karabakh, children with disabilities, children from poor families and children with one parent. ‘We must be able to understand the new threats that affect all citizens, especially children. I am referring to threats to the environment and climate, especially air pollution, and in this respect children are more vulnerable than adults. There are also new challenges - hate speech, misinformation,’ Jacob said....
11/11/2024About 15% of Yerevan's revenues directed to subsidising public transport - mayor
... Avinyan said at a working meeting on Monday. According to him, this year alone the deficit of Yerevan Bus CJSC has grown to 8.5 billion drams, most of which because of the purchase of new buses, modern equipment and its maintenance. Avinyan also called on citizens to realise the importance of the unified ticket system for the modernisation of the public transport system. 'The latest acquisition of 171 new buses and 14 new trolleybuses also serves the fulfilment of this task,’ he stressed. Vazgen Harutyunyan,...
11/11/2024$9bn investment can help Armenia decarbonise economy and improve energy security - WB report
... energy-intensive and reliant on fossil fuels, contributing to acute environmental problems, including air pollution. The country ranks among the lowest in Europe in terms of air quality. The annual costs of the damage of pollution to the health of Armenia’s citizens are estimated to be as high as 10.6% of GDP. The CCDR finds that the cost of inaction is high. The impact of climate change on the water and agriculture sectors alone could shrink Armenia’s economy by up to 3% by 2060 and increase poverty ...
11/08/2024Number of tourists visiting Armenia over 9 months decreased by 6.2% to 1.7 million
... Russia (740,890 people, or 43% of the total, a decline of 20.1% compared to January-September last year), Georgia (199,145 people, or 11.6%, an increase of 7.1%), and Iran (136,496 people, or 7.9%, an increase of 17.8%). Armenia was also visited by citizens from the United States (48,257 people), India (33,233), China (24,444), Germany (22,519), France (24,243), Ukraine (21,427), the Philippines (16,695), Belarus (12,681), Italy (12,350), the Republic of Korea (11,790), the Netherlands (11,749),...
11/06/2024Azerbaijan's release of Armenian captives would greatly help reconciliation – Armenian Ambassador to Russia
... He declined to comment on a separate question about Ruben Vardanyan (a Russia-based Armenian businessman, who served for a short time as Prime Minister of Karabakh, currently in a Baku prison), noting that for Yerevan, there is no distinction between citizens of Armenia. Azerbaijan officially confirms holding only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but human rights activists in Armenia report that there are another 80 Armenian detainees. -0-
11/06/2024Russia was and remains a friend of Armenia - Armenian ambassador
... presenting his credentials to Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. "The Armenian people and the Azerbaijani people are friends of Russia, the Russian people. And Russian President Vladimir Putin once again made it clear to both Armenian citizens and citizens of Azerbaijan that Russia was, is and remains a friend," he noted, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday at the ceremony of credential presentation that Moscow was doing ...
11/06/2024"Not Armenian cognac, but brandy": Economy Minister discusses Armenia's new positioning
... been recorded this year. When the export volume exceeds 100,000 liters, we provide 100 drams per liter as support, effectively reimbursing the amount of the duty paid," Papoyan stated. "Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan urged his fellow citizens to call Armenian cognac 'brandy' rather than 'cognac.' He stated that the term 'cognac' is an intangible asset of France.’ On the rebranding of Armenian cognac Earlier, Armenia announced its intention to abandon the name "Armenian cognac,...
11/04/2024Staking on super-app and dividends: TelCell declares investors' interest in company's shares
... this platform, including Visa Digital card, credit products. In the future, we plan to co-operate with almost all players in the financial sector,’ Ghazaryan said. Deposits or securities? Araksya Harutyunyan said that in recent years Armenian citizens have started to invest their savings more in debt instruments, including corporate bonds of banks. ‘Now there is a transition from bonds to shares. In recent years, several companies have gone for IPO and successfully realised it. And successful ...
11/04/2024Yerevan City Hall discusses with Central Bank option to pay for transport with bank cards
... 8 trips 4800-5000 AMD for 7 days - 30 trips - Unlimited trips 8800-9000 AMD for 30 days 23,600-24,000 AMD for 90 days 88,000-90,000 AMD for 365 days - Multiple-use ticket - 2100-2200 AMD for 10 trips per month. When purchasing any tariff package, citizens will be able to use all types of public transport. -0-
11/04/2024Online platform for data exchange between depository and notaries to be launched in Armenia.
... of Justice on 5 September 2023. The CDA manages a unified system of securities accounting and settlement, which also includes the maintenance of the register of pension fund participants. Since securities and pension fund shares are the property of citizens, notaries often turn to the CDA to process inheritance transactions. Previously, this process was paper-based and time-consuming and resource-consuming. The new electronic platform will significantly improve this process by allowing notaries ...
11/01/2024State subsidies for chemotherapy to increase significantly - minister
... followed by cancer, Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today, speaking at a parliamentary discussion of the government's draft budget for 2025. According to the minister, the government intends to increase the amount of state subsidies provided to citizens for the treatment of cancer several times. She said studies show that citizens have to bear a significant portion of the costs, including due to the rising cost of drugs. According to her, with the introduction of the universal health insurance ...
11/01/2024Introduction of universal health insurance system delayed in Armenia - Minister
... and accessibility to all beneficiaries, regardless of social status. According to the draft, joining the system will be voluntary, and from 2025, pensioners will be included at the expense of the state. By 2027, the system will be mandatory for all citizens. -0-
11/01/2024Hashish oil attempted to be sent from the USA to Armenia
Two Armenian citizens have been detained on suspicion of attempting to import narcotics from the United States, according to the Armenian State Revenue Committee. YEREVAN, November 1. /ARKA/. Two Armenian citizens have been detained on suspicion of attempting ...
11/01/2024Armenia criticizes Türkiye for linking relations to Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization
... conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. In December 2021, Armenia and Turkey appointed special envoys for normalization of their relations, who have had several meetings so far. In 2022, Armenia and Turkey agreed to open the land border for citizens of third countries and diplomatic passport holders. After reaching this agreement, Armenia started renovating the Margara checkpoint on its side. The renovation has since been completed. The agreement, however, is yet to be implemented. -0-
10/31/2024Armenian Genocide issue not top priority in Yerevan's foreign policy
... conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. In December 2021, Armenia and Turkey appointed special envoys for normalization of their relations, who have had several meetings so far. In 2022, Armenia and Turkey agreed to open the land border for citizens of third countries and diplomatic passport holders. After reaching this agreement, Armenia started renovating the Margara checkpoint on its side. The renovation has since been completed. The agreement, however, is yet to be implemented. -0-
10/31/2024Armenia sets up interagency group to coordinate co-operation with EU, including visa liberalization
... year amid the Armenian government's efforts to move closer to the West. The dialogue on visa liberalization also includes such issues as the establishment of a national health insurance system in Armenia and issuance of biometric passports to Armenian citizens. The group will also deal with updating the roadmap of actions envisaged in the agreement between Armenia, the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and the member states. The timetables-plans for the implementation of the above-mentioned ...
10/28/2024Armenian government tightens entry procedures for citizens of India, Iraq and Egypt due to the large number of illegal migrants
In order to regulate migration flows to Armenia and prevent illegal migration, the entry procedure for citizens of India, Iraq and Egypt will be tightened. YEREVAN, October 24. /ARKA/. In order to regulate migration flows to Armenia and prevent illegal migration, the entry procedure for citizens of India, Iraq and Egypt will be tightened. This decision ...
10/24/2024Artsakh NGOs demand that Armenian authorities deny Baku's demand to dissolve OSCE Minsk Group
... 'On 22 September 2024, more than 50 Artsakh organisations sent a message of similar content to the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ian Borg,’ Grigoryan said. In the letter, Artsakh residents recall the obligations of the Republic of Armenia to protect the citizens of Karabakh, which are stipulated by both national and international laws. 'Azerbaijan brazenly demands that Armenia join it in calling for the dissolution of the OSCE. The Armenian authorities should not agree to these and similar demands of ...
10/21/2024Armenian and Turkish Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral issues and continuation of dialogue
... both sides reaffirmed their readiness to advance the process without preconditions, so that it would lead to the establishment of relations and opening of borders between the two countries. On July 1, 2022, the envoys agreed to open the border for the citizens of the third countries visiting Armenia and Turkey respectively. An agreement was also reached to start the direct air transportation of goods between Armenia and Turkey as soon as possible. In February 2023 Armenia sent two convoys of trucks ...
10/18/2024There is no seasonal flu activity in Armenia – Health Ministry
... said today Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. “The situation is currently stable, but this does not mean that the risk has been reduced to zero,” she told journalists on Thursday after a government meeting. In this regard, the minister called on citizens to get vaccinated against flu. Free vaccinations are carried out in the country’s polyclinics from 09:00 to 17:00, as well as in mobile points from 10:00 to 16:00. -0-
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