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Changes to draft state educational and subject standards discussed in Government
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a consultative meeting August 5 on the proposed key changes to the draft state standard of public education and subject standards, the government press office said. YEREVAN, August 6. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a consultative meeting August 5 on the proposed key changes ...
08/06/2020Armenian parliament approves drastic changes to Constitution
An emergency session of Armenia's National Assembly has passed today in the first reading a set of changes to the Constitution. YEREVAN, June 22. /ARKA/. An emergency session of Armenia's National Assembly has passed today in the first reading a set of changes to the Constitution. MP from the ruling My Step faction, Vahagn Hovakimyan said the amendments ...
06/22/2020Armenia is preparing a large package of changes to Labor Code
... and Social Affairs Ruben Sargsyan unveiled today some details of an array of amendments that will be made to the Labor Code, saying they all are designed to establish working conditions mutually beneficial for the employers and employees. One of the changes is about children labor. It says that children may be engaged in labor activities only in their free time and specifies the spheres, types of activity and time intervals for working children. Another change is relating to women who take care of ...
01/31/2023Minors in Armenia to be granted right to official employment
Armenia's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is drafting a set of changes to the relevant law that will grant minor citizens, who have turned 14 years old, the right to official employment, Zhora Sargsyan, head of the employment and labor department of the ministry, said at a press conference on Tuesday. YEREVAN,...
05/04/2021Armenia’s parliament to exempt companies in border regions from several taxes
Armenia’s National Assembly began on Tuesday debating a government-drafted package of changes to the tax laws, which call for exempting companies in the country’s border settlements from several taxes. YEREVAN, October 21, / ARKA /. Armenia’s National Assembly began on Tuesday debating a government-drafted package of ...
10/21/2014Prices of Armenian wines and brandies younger than 10 years will not rise
Proposed changes to the Armenian Law on Excise Stamps will not affect the prices of Armenian wines and brandies not older than 10 years, Deputy Minister of Finance Suren Karayan said during a parliament Q&A session on Thursday. YEREVAN, November 18./ARKA/. Proposed ...
11/18/2011Parliament Passes Bill Allowing Verbal Contracts
The Armenian parliament has passed today in the second and final reading a package of changes and amendments to the laws on administrative offences, state labor inspection and labor payment. The changes, particularly, allow for verbal employment contracts YEREVAN, June 24, /ARKA/. The Armenian parliament has passed today in the second ...
06/25/2010State duties for construction permits will increase several times in Armenia
The Armenian government approved today a package of tax changes, calling for revision of the taxation system in the construction sector. YEREVAN, December 1. /ARKA/. The Armenian government approved today a package of tax changes, calling for revision of the taxation system in the construction sector....
12/01/2022Armenian parliament set to criminalize obstruction of election campaigning, coercion to vote and election bribery
Obstruction of election campaigning, coercion to vote, and vote buying are set to be criminalized in Armenia, MP from the ruling My Step faction Vahagn Hovakimyan said during an extraordinary session of parliament on Wednesday as he unveiled a set of changes to Criminal Code and related Code of Administrative Offenses and the Citizenship Law. YEREVAN, April 28. /ARKA/. Obstruction of election campaigning, coercion to vote, and vote buying are set to be criminalized in Armenia, MP from the ruling ...
04/28/2021Armenia may become a center for running mines in third countries
The CEO of the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine Mher Poloskov told the Aravot daily about the latest changes in the combine's shareholder composition, its plans for an IPO and prospects for the development of the mining industry. YEREVAN, May 15. /ARKA/. The CEO of the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine Mher Poloskov told the Aravot daily about ...
05/15/2020Proposed tax changes to affect workers with 150,000 drams monthly wages
Armenia’s citizens with a monthly salary of up to 150 thousand drams (the equivalent of about $310) would suffer most from a string of proposed tax changes, the head of the Association of Accountants of Small and Medium Business Vahagn Hambartsumyan said at a press conference on Wednesday. YEREVAN, January 9. /ARKA/. Armenia’s citizens with a monthly salary of up to 150 thousand drams (the ...
01/09/2019Major changes to be made to Armenian tax code before the end of the year
The head of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee David Ananyan presented today a package of major changes to be made to the Tax Code of the country before the end of this year. YEREVAN, September 10. /ARKA/. The head of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee David Ananyan presented today a package of major changes to be made to the Tax Code of the ...
09/10/2018Armenia criminalizes electoral bribery
The government of Armenia has approved today a package of legislative changes that criminalize electoral bribery. YEREVAN, August 30. /ARKA/. The government of Armenia has approved today a package of legislative changes that criminalize electoral bribery. Justice Minister Artak Zeynalyan said the proposed changes relocate ...
08/30/2018Armenian referendum on constitutional changes slated for December 6
The referendum on constitutional changes, providing for Armenia’s transition to parliamentary form of government, will be held on December 6. YEREVAN, October 8. / ARKA /. The referendum on constitutional changes, providing for Armenia’s transition to parliamentary form ...
10/08/2015Companies in border settlements to be exempted from several taxes
Armenia’s National Assembly has passed today in the first reading a government-drafted package of changes to the tax laws, which call for exempting companies in the country’s border settlements from several taxes. YEREVAN, October 23. / ARKA /. Armenia’s National Assembly has passed today in the first reading a government-drafted package ...
10/23/2014NGO head says proposed changes to vat law would have devastating effect on SME
Hakob Hakobyan, the head of an Armenian non-governmental organization called Association for Cooperation, argued today that the government’s plans to make some changes to the law on VAT would have devastating effect on small and medium-sized business. YEREVAN, April 30. / ARKA /. Hakob Hakobyan, the head of an Armenian non-governmental organization called Association for Cooperation, argued today that ...
04/30/2014Armenian parliament adopts bulk of changes designed to increase budget revenue by 101 billion drams in 2012
The Armenian National Assembly on Tuesday adopted in the first reading the bulk of a package of legislative changes designed by the government to increase revenues by 101 billion drams in 2012. YEREVAN, 15 November. / ARKA /. The Armenian National Assembly on Tuesday adopted in the first reading the bulk of a package of legislative changes designed by the ...
11/16/2011Government-designed tax changes provoke indignation: former Central Bank governor says
A former governor of Armenian Central Bank lashed out today at the government for approving a package of tax changes which he said provoked a storm of indignation and resentment of the public at large and owners of small and medium-sized businesses. YEREVAN, 10 November. / ARKA /. A former governor of Armenian Central Bank lashed out today at the government ...
11/10/2011Expert: New Changes In Armenia’s Tax Area Can Enlarge Shadow Economy
New changes in Armenia’s tax area can give room for enlargement of shadow economy, Vazgen Safaryan, head of the Union of Armenia’s Domestic Manufacturers, said on Monday. YEREVAN, October 31. /ARKA/. New changes in Armenia’s tax area can give room ...
11/01/2011Armenian parliament amends law to toughen punishment of monopolies for abuse of their dominating position
The Armenian parliament has passed today in the second reading a set of changes to the Law on Economic Competition that set tougher punishment of monopolies for abuse of their dominating position. YEREVAN, April 12, /ARKA/. The Armenian parliament has passed today in the second reading a set of changes to the Law on Economic ...
04/12/2011ARF calls on parliament fellows on delay amending anti-trust law
... drafted to amend the Law on Economic Competition until next parliament session scheduled for May 2-5. Addressing MPs, Artsvik Minasain from the ARF faction, said not all members of the parliament realized well the entire significance of the proposed changes. The parliament was to debate in the second reading the proposed changes calling for tougher punishment of monopolies for abuse of their dominating positions. According to Mr. Minasian, all proposed changes are very serious and their consequences ...
04/12/2011Minister: RA Law “On Language” Needs Significant Changes
Armenian Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan considers that it is necessary to make changes and amendments in the RA law “On Language. YEREVAN, September 27. /ARKA/. Armenian Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan considers that it is necessary to make changes and amendments in the RA law “On Language. “The ...
09/28/2010Armenian lawmakers pass in final reading changes to Gambling Law
Armenian lawmakers have passed today in the second and final reading a set of changes to the Law on Gambling and Casinos as well as a package of changes to the laws on state dues, fixed payments, VAT and income tax. YEREVAN , April 27, /ARKA/. Armenian lawmakers have passed today in the second and final reading a set of changes ...
04/27/2010Armenian government approves changes to Republic’s national anthem
The Armenian government approved a draft law on changes to the national anthem of the Republic, proposed by members of parliament led by National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan, at a meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, November 28. /ARKA/. The Armenian government approved a draft law on changes to ...
11/28/2024Pashinyan: Resignations in Armenia are systemic, not personal
... YEREVAN, November 22. /ARKA/. The recent resignations in Armenia are not individual cases but are rather of a systemic nature, said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "In terms of accountability, it should be clear that personnel changes are linked to issues that are publicly discussed in one way or another. However, it is not necessary for these discussions to be focused on specific individuals. The resignations during this period are not personalized, but are primarily related ...
11/22/2024Armenian National Assembly committee approves sweeping amendments to Labor Code
... on labor and social affairs approved today a package of amendments and additions to the Labor Code and related laws proposed by the Armenian government. Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ruben Sargsyan provided some details of the proposed changes. He said one of the changes is about children labor. It says that children may be engaged in labor activities only in their free time and specifies the spheres, types of activity and time intervals for working children. Another change is relating ...
03/15/2023Chief Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs against proposed changes to law on Armenian citizenship
Chief Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zare Sinanian expressed today his disagreement with a package of changes to the law on citizenship, designed by Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS), which set stricter requirements for ethnic Diaspora Armenians, seeking to become citizens of Armenia. YEREVAN, July 21. /ARKA/. Chief Commissioner for Diaspora ...
07/21/2022Armenian parliament restricts advertising of gambling
By a vote of 63 to 23 abstentions the Armenian parliament has passed today in the second and final reading a set of changes to the law on advertising, which restrict the advertisement of gambling by casinos, lotteries, bookmakers or other organizations that provide the opportunity to make bets. YEREVAN, March 4. /ARKA/. By a vote of 63 to 23 abstentions the Armenian ...
03/04/2022Expert says government-proposed tax changes would lead to an increase in shadow economy
A package of tax changes proposed by the Armenian authorities may lead to an increase in the shadow turnover, Nairi Sargsyan, the chairman of the Chamber of Auditors, said during a discussions of the package on Friday. YEREVAN, January 22. /ARKA/. A package of tax ...
01/22/2021Pashinyan says Armenia needs new constitution
... the recent period, has led me to the conclusion that the citizens of Armenia often do not consider the country’s state system as their property, do not see an organic connection of this system with their will. Although my position was that frequent changes to the Constitution subject the state system to inappropriate stress, constant changes to the Constitution lead to uncertainty, the realization of the circumstances mentioned in the previous paragraph led me to the conclusion that our country ...
07/06/2020Government of Armenia approves legislative amendments to ground vetting of judges
... has approved today a set of amendments to the Criminal Code and the Law on the Constitutional Court, which according to the Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan, are another step towards reforming the justice system. "The main goal of the proposed changes is to provide effective and complete grounds for verification of court judges’ property, professionalism, respect for human rights, impartiality, the possibility of making decisions regardless of certain ties and external influences (vetting),...
11/21/2019Parliament approves government-designed amendments to tax code
... consequence of this, investments go to more profitable sectors with export-oriented sectors receiving 4-4.5 times less investment. Studies have shown that in comparison with similar countries, the burden of direct taxes in Armenia is greater. The proposed changes call for a 2 percentage points decrease in income tax and introduction of a flat income tax scale, starting at 23%, which in three years is to fall to 20%. These changes imply also a reduction in tax revenues, particularly, in income taxes, estimated ...
06/25/2019Pashinyan names some of positive changes which occurred after velvet revolution
Speaking in parliament today Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, referred to some of positive changes that have occurred in Armenia after the velvet revolution last spring. YEREVAN, March 28. /ARKA/. Speaking in parliament today Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, referred to some of positive changes that have occurred in Armenia after ...
03/28/2019Bagrat Asatryan: Armenia’s financial system is stable and new authorities should preserve it
What economic reforms the new cabinet ministers should implement? Is there any prospect of changes in taxation? With what indicators Armenia will end the year? Bagrat Asatryan, former head of the Central Bank of Armenia, has answered these and other questions in an interview with ARKA News Agency. YEREVAN, May 14. /ARKA/. What economic ...
05/14/2018Armenian school students getting education abroad to be provided with right to conscription deferment
Armenia’s parliament has passed today in the first reading a package of changes to the law on military service and a number of related laws, which enlarge the possibility of granting a military conscription deferment. YEREVAN, February 8. /ARKA/. Armenia’s parliament has passed today in the first reading a package ...
02/08/2018Prime minister vows ‘cardinal’ changes for healthcare system
Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan promised today ‘cardinal’ changes in the national health system, saying the changes will apply to those patients who are eligible to government-funded health subsidies. YEREVAN, 13 January. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan promised today ‘cardinal’ changes ...
01/13/2017Emergency parliament session to discuss proposed changes to government’s structure
Armenia’s parliament will convene an emergency session on September 26 to look into a string of proposed structural changes in the new government of prime minister Karen Karapetyan, chief of government staff, David Harutyunyan, said today. YEREVAN, September 22. /ARKA/. Armenia’s parliament will convene an emergency session on September 26 to look into a string ...
09/22/2016Election falsifiers in Armenia may be sentenced to jail term
The Armenian government on Thursday agreed to incorporate a set of changes to the Penal Code proposed by MP Edmond Marukyan, which provide for a sentence of imprisonment for the falsification of elections. YEREVAN, March 31. /ARKA. The Armenian government on Thursday agreed to incorporate a set of changes to the ...
03/31/2016Armenia to have new tax code in 2018
... a package of bills to amend the Tax Code. Presenting the package, Deputy Minister of Finance Pavel Safaryan said the reforms will be implemented within a 3-5 year period to ensure a smooth transition to a new taxation system. According to him, the changes are expected to enhance the growth of tax revenues and increase the investment attractiveness and competitiveness of the country. He also said that the proposed changes will cut the number of benefits, which will be replaced with subsidies. The ...
10/09/2015Cremation of deceased does not run counter to Armenian traditions – parliament speaker
... parliament speaker Galust Sahakyan has endorsed today arguments in favor of building crematoria in the country as the parliament began discussions on amending the law on organization of burials and operation of cemeteries and crematoria, saying the proposed changes (to cremate the deceased) do not conflict with national traditions and interests. YEREVAN, April 28. / ARKA /. Armenian parliament speaker Galust Sahakyan has endorsed today arguments in favor of building crematoria in the country as the ...
04/28/2015Expert criticizes changes to turnover tax
Harutyun Mesrobyan, a management expert, has criticized today a set of changes to the law on turnover tax, which allow small and medium-sized companies to choose one of the two options to pay their turnover tax, saying the law benefits only oligarchs. YEREVAN, March 9. / ARKA /. Harutyun Mesrobyan, a management expert,...
03/09/2015Presidents says tomorrow's economy requires modernization of administration mechanisms
... to the country fr om abroad. Yes, unfortunately today the economic growth or decline in Armenia is greatly conditioned by the foreign factors. To be able to avoid it in the future, the economy of tomorrow must be formed today, which in turn requires changes and modernization in the governance and administration mechanisms. We have to move from the objectives of economic growth to the concept of economic development. We need economic development just as much as economic growth, probably even more....
03/12/2012Armenia equalizes excises for importers and local producers of tobacco and vodka
Armenia equalizes excises for importers and local producers of tobacco and vodka. YEREVAN, October 6. /ARKA/. On Wednesday, Parliament of Armenia adopted changes and amendments in the law “On Excise Tax”, “Fixed payments for tobacco production” and a number of relevant laws by the first reading. These laws suggest to move petrol and diesel fuel from the system of fixed taxation ...
10/07/2010Justice or sixfold increase of burden: tax changes discussed in the National Assembly of Armenia
... Minister Arman Poghosyan, these enterprises have long been exempt from value added tax (VAT) and profit tax, set at 20 and 18 per cent respectively, and pay instead a ‘simplified tax’ of 5 per cent of their annual turnover. He said the proposed changes were prompted by the need to create a level playing field for all types of businesses. 'A teacher or a doctor pays 20 per cent income tax, while individual entrepreneurs or micro-enterprises either do not pay this type of tax at all or pay 5 per ...
11/20/2024Iran clearly expresses its opposition to any changes in international borders - Foreign Ministry
Iran clearly expresses its opposition to any border changes that contradict the political independence of countries and opposes international border changes, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said. YEREVAN, 9 September. /ARKA/. Iran clearly expresses its opposition to any border changes ...
09/09/2024Employees of micro-enterprises in Armenia will no longer benefit from special tax regime
A number of tax changes that took effect in Armenia on July 1, 2023 concern micro-enterprises, Deputy Finance Minister Arman Poghosyan said today, presented the details at a press conference. YEREVAN, July 28. /ARKA/. A number of tax changes that took effect in Armenia ...
07/28/2023Armenian government raises state fees for certificates and passports
Sixteen year-old citizens of Armenia, who apply for passports for the first time, will have to pay a fee of AMD 1000, according to a set of legislative changes approved today by the government. YEREVAN, June 1. /ARKA/. Sixteen year-old citizens of Armenia, who apply for passports for the first time, will have to pay a fee of AMD 1000, according to a set of legislative changes approved today by the ...
06/01/2023Yerevan Brandy Company stops exports to Russia - economy minister
... cease the distribution of its portfolio in Russia, a process that will take some months to complete. "We live in a difficult environment. Today with are discussing with procurers, among other things, the high exchange rate of the Armenian dram, the changes taking place in various markets. I certainly have not received official information from Pernod Ricard, but it seems to be official that the Yerevan Brandy Company has stopped exports to Russia. These are all issues that will have an impact on ...
05/19/2023Armenian parliament passes major package of amendments to Labor Code
... Armenia's parliament has passed today in the second and final reading a set of amendments to the Labor Code, which, according to Deputy Labor and Social Affairs Minister Ruben Sargsyan, specify, among other things, the rights of working women. One of the changes is relating to women who take care of children. In particular, the working day is shortened for mothers who care for children both under the age of one and two years. The change also introduces half-hour breaks every three hours for mothers caring ...
05/03/2023Speaker of Iranian Parliament to his Azerbaijani colleague: Tehran will not accept any changes of geopolitical borders in the Caucasus region
The Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Monday that Tehran will not accept any changes to the geopolitical borders in the Caucasus region as he met with Turkey’s Parliament Speaker Mustafa Sentop and Azerbaijani parliament speaker Sahiba Gafarova on the sidelines of the 13th plenary session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly ...
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