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Russian “Step Logic” co. considers Armenian it potential sufficient
The Russian system integrator “Step Logic” company considers Armenia’s IT potential quite sufficient, the President of “Step Logic” Co. Ltd. Yury Kantarovskiy told journalists in Yerevan. YEREVAN, March 28. /ARKA/. The Russian system integrator “Step Logic” company considers Armenia’s IT potential quite sufficient, the President of “Step Logic” Co. Ltd. Yury Kantarovskiy told journalists in Yerevan. He stressed the current active growth of investments in Armenian economy...
03/28/2008Armenian parliament fails to nominate members to committee set up for scrutinizing Yerevan municipality's activity
The National Assembly of Armenia is opposed to the idea of setting up a committee for scrutinizing the Yerevan municipality's activity. MPs from My Step parliamentary faction that enjoys majority in the National Assembly, didn't take part in the vote. It became known earlier that Alex&Holding, which is associated with Samvel Aleksanyan, a prominent entrepreneur and a former member of the parliament,...
01/22/2020My Step bloc officially announces decision to impeach Yerevan mayor
The My Step bloc in Yerevan’s Council of Elders, dominated by the ruling Civil Contract party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, officially announced its decision on Thursday evening to impeach Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan. YEREVAN, December 17, /ARKA/....
12/17/2021Armenia moving step by step towards delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan
Armenia is moving step by step towards delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan, said Armenian NA Speaker Alen Simonyan. YEREVAN, May 5. /ARKA/. Armenia is moving step by step towards delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan, said Armenian NA Speaker Alen Simonyan. "Currently, work is being carried out in this logic at the level of the relevant border delimitation commissions, purely technical discussions are taking place," Simonyan noted at a briefing on Monday. He explained that...
05/05/2025Stepan Gishyan charity helps create jobs for children with special needs (video)
In 2017, the Step Forward NGO initiated production of cardboard cups to create jobs for teenagers with special needs and help their integration into society. YEREVAN, July 7. /ARKA/. In 2017, the Step Forward NGO initiated production of cardboard cups to create jobs for teenagers with special needs and help their integration into society. Now 19 teenagers with special needs work in shifts at the production facility with 12 hour employment a week. The Step Forward was created by parents of children...
07/07/2022Another My Step MP submits resignation
Gayane Abrahamyan, an MP from My Step faction, submitted today her resignation, according to the National Assembly’s website. YEREVAN, September 25. /ARKA/. Gayane Abrahamyan, an MP from My Step faction, submitted today her resignation, according to the National Assembly’s ...
09/25/2020MY Step bloc’s election promises are valid, MP says
When running for the last December 9 early parliamentary elections Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s bloc My Step pledged to reduce poverty rate by 10% and unemployment by 5%, a parliament member from My Step faction Babken Tunyan said today during a debate on the government’s plan of actions for the next five years. YEREVAN, February 14. /ARKA/. When ...
02/14/2019My Step bloc will support Prosperous Armenia party’s candidate for post of vice speaker
My Step bloc that controls 88 seats in Armenia’s National Assembly will support Prosperous Armenia Party’s candidate for the post of vice speaker, the head of My Step parliamentary faction Lilit Makunts told reporters on Monday. YEREVAN, January ...
01/14/2019Pashinyan’s My Step alliance is undisputed leader in elections, according to Gallup International Association
The My Step alliance of acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is the undisputed leader of the race for December 9 parliamentary elections, according to the findings of a poll conducted by the Armenian office of the Gallup International Association. YEREVAN,...
12/06/2018Five Armenian startup projects receive financial support from STEP
Five Armenian startup-projects - Skycrypt, Movie Trip, InstaJob, Tree Scale and Localz received financial support from the Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP), the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) said today. YEREVAN, October 13. / ARKA /. Five Armenian startup-projects - Skycrypt, Movie Trip, InstaJob, Tree Scale and Localz received financial support from the Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP), the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) said today. It...
10/13/2015Science & Technology Entrepreneurship grant competition winners to receive $15,000 each
Winners of a grant competition under the Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) will receive $15,000 each, Director of Enterprises Incubator Foundation (EIF) Bagrat Yengibaryan said. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. Winners of a grant competition under the Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Program (STEP) will receive $15,000 each, Director of Enterprises Incubator Foundation (EIF) Bagrat Yengibaryan said. The program has been implemented by the Enterprises Incubator Foundation together...
11/27/2012No process could start before the withdrawal of Azerbaijani troops from Armenian territory- Makunts
The head of the My Step majority alliance in Armenia's National Assembly Lilit Makunts reiterated today the official position of the government that the process of delimitation and demarcation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border could start only after Azerbaijani troops ...
05/31/2021Pashinyan to resign in late April to pave way for snap parliamentary elections
... days of April, after which, according to the agreement reached with the parliament-represented parties and the president of the country, the elections of prime minister will take place on the seventh day," he said. Pashinyan said that the ruling My Step alliance will nominated him as a candidate for the post of Prime Minister, since it is a constitutional requirement. According to him, other factions will not nominate a candidate. 'My Step will not elect me as prime minister. I will be nominated ...
04/14/2021Armenia's ruling majority indicates its readiness for snap parliamentary polls
The ruling My Step parliamentary bloc indicated today that they were ready to discuss the dissolution of parliament and holding snap polls to end the ongoing crisis, an option that was proposed earlier by the head of the opposition Bright Armenia party Edmon Marukyan....
03/01/2021Poll finds that 58% of citizens in Armenia want snap parliamentary elections
... opinion. Some 7.9% of the respondents noted that the elections should be held by the interim government and 13.9% found it difficult to answer. Over a third of the respondents (35%) completely disagree with the statement of the ruling parliamentary bloc My Step that there is no need to hold early parliamentary elections. Another 15.9% of the respondents "rather disagree" with this statement. Some 28.2% fully agree with the opinion of My Step and 11.7% "rather agree." But at the same ...
02/19/2021Armenian opposition unblocks government building, gathers for emergency parliament session to abolish martial law
... demands are met. YEREVAN, December 22. /ARKA/. Opposition protesters in Yerevan unblocked today evening the government building, stating their intention to continue the protest until their demands are met. Earlier, the opposition gave the ruling My Step alliance until 18:00 to come to discuss the situation in the country with the leadership of the Movement to Save the Motherland, which demands that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan steps down. The opposition claims that Pashinyan bears the full ...
12/22/2020Ruling My Step parliamentary faction opposes inquiry into alleged corruption at Yerevan municipality
The ruling My Step parliamentary faction opposed today launching an inquiry into alleged shady deals between the Yerevan Municipality and some wealthy businessmen. YEREVAN, January 21. /ARKA/. The ruling My Step parliamentary faction opposed today launching ...
01/21/2020The 7th Armenian Parliament in its first session now
... now. YEREVAN, January 14. /ARKA/. The newly elected Armenian parliament is in its first session now. In accordance with the regulations, the first session is presided by the eldest member of the National Assembly, Knyaz Hasanov, who is an MP from My Step bloc. My Step bloc is represented in the 132-member National Assembly by 88, Prosperous Armenia by 26 and Bright Armenia by 18 MPs. The previous parliament consisted of 105 MPs. It was reported earlier that the lawmakers will elect their speaker ...
01/14/2019Pashinyan’s My Step alliance takes clear lead in snap elections with over 70 percent of vote
Armenia's acting prime minister Nikol Pashinyan’s My Step alliance has taken a clear lead in December 9 snap parliamentary elections according to preliminary results from 75% of the polling stations, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said. YEREVAN, December 10 /ARKA/. Armenia's acting prime minister ...
12/10/2018Armenian premier ready to embark on consultations over early parliamentary elections
... meeting with representatives of the Armenian community in the United States, said that he is ready to embark on consultations with political forces inside and outside the National Assembly over preparations for early parliamentary election. He said that My Step bloc’s sweeping victory in the Yerevan city council election shows people’s determination to seek early parliamentary elections. Pashinyan said he has asked voters to support the idea of early parliamentary election by casting their votes ...
09/24/2018Pashinyan’s My Step alliance celebrates overwhelming victory in Yerevan Council of Elders election
Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has announced the outcome of September 23 election to Yerevan Council of Elders saying after calculating all the ballots from 475 polling stations that My Step alliance, supported by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, won 81.66 percent of the vote (294,109 ballots). YEREVAN, September 24, /ARKA/. Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has announced the outcome of September 23 election to Yerevan ...
09/24/2018‘My Step’ mayoral candidate urges Yerevan residents to vote for him
Hayk Marutyan, a well-known Armenian actor, who tops the list of candidates nominated by the ‘My Step’ bloc for the election to the Council of Elders of Yerevan, urged today his fellow townspeople to cast their votes for the bloc ‘because the polls are the continuation of the velvet revolution.’ YEREVAN, September 23. /ARKA/. Hayk Marutyan,...
09/23/2018Pashinyan to campaign for My Step bloc in Yerevan Council of Elders elections
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called September 2 on residents of the capital city Yerevan to go to the polling stations on September 23 and vote for My Step bloc led by his Civil Contract party in the elections to the Council of Elders (legislative body). YEREVAN, September 3. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called September 2 on residents of the capital city Yerevan to go to the ...
09/03/2018Introduction of grant-funded venture financing instruments another important step towards full disclosure Armenia’s scientific potential - president
Serzh Sargsyan, Armenian president, speaking Thursday at a gala dinner held at Armenia Marriott Hotel by the Armenian Science and Technology Foundation (FAST) within the framework of an international workshop referred to as “Machine Learning for Discovery Sciences”, said that FAST-offered grant-funded venture financing instruments are another important step towards the full disclosure of our scientific potential. YEREVAN, October 20. /ARKA/. Serzh Sargsyan, Armenian president, speaking Thursday...
10/20/2017Armenia has to step up reforms and improve business environment: U.S. Ambassador
U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern agrees with the International Monetary Fund that has urged Armenian government to step up reforms, particularly related to business environment improvement. YEREVAN, May 17./ARKA/. U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern agrees with the International Monetary Fund that has urged Armenian government to step up reforms, particularly related to business environment improvement. Business environment should be, certainly, improved, in Armenia as well, he told...
05/17/2013IMF forecasts 4 percent GDP growth for Armenia in 2012, but says there is growth potential
Exclusive interview with Guillermo Tolosa, International Monetary Fund Resident Representative in Armenia. Exclusive interview with Guillermo Tolosa, International Monetary Fund Resident Representative in Armenia 1. Mr. Tolosa, what is the level of financing provided by the IMF to Armenia in 2011? How do you assess the degree of cooperation and progress in implementation of the IMF-supported programs in Armenia? IMF provided USD 114 million to Armenia in 2011. The cooperation has been very good...
05/22/2012Ursula von der Leyen: finalization of peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a major step forward
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the finalization of the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan an important step forward. YEREVAN, May 16. /ARKA/. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the finalization of the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan an important step forward. «EU President and I congratulated the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the finalization of the peace treaty. It’s a major step forward. And we're looking forward...
05/16/2025Delimitation of Armenia-Azerbaijan border based on Alma-Ata Declaration an important step toward peace - State Department
Delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration is an important step towards a peace agreement, State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel said. YEREVAN, April 25. /ARKA/. Delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration is an important step towards a peace agreement, State Department Deputy Spokesman Vedant Patel said. “We welcome the announcement that Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed...
04/25/2024Armenian PM tells British journalists who will benefit from peace with Azerbaijan
The primary beneficiaries of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan are their peoples, and this can be achieved step by step, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview with a group of Britis journalists. YEREVAN, April 23. /ARKA/. The primary beneficiaries of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan are their peoples, and this can be achieved step by step, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview with a group of Britis journalists. "Over the past five months...
04/23/2024Russia reiterates criticism of Armenia for ratification of Rome Statute
Russia has again lashed out at Armenia for ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with deputy foreign minister Mikhail Galuzin reiterating that Yerevan’s decision is an ‘absolutely unfriendly step.’ YEREVAN, October 9. /ARKA/. Russia has again lashed out at Armenia for ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) with deputy foreign minister Mikhail Galuzin reiterating that Yerevan’s decision is an ‘absolutely unfriendly step.’ "Against...
10/09/2023Ratification of Rome Statute by Armenia is an unfriendly step towards Putin – says Russian Senator
The ratification of the Rome Statute by Armenian parliament is perceived as an unfriendly step towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council (upper chamber of the Russian parliament) Yuri Vorobyov said today. YEREVAN, October 3. /ARKA/. The ratification of the Rome Statute by Armenian parliament is perceived as an unfriendly step towards Russian President Vladimir Putin, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council (upper chamber of the Russian parliament)...
10/03/2023Artsakh parliament speaker calls Baku's sending of "humanitarian aid" to Stepanakert via Agdam another provocation
Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) parliament speaker Davit Ishkhanyan said today that the "humanitarian aid" that Azerbaijan wants to bring to Stepanakert through Aghdam (Akna) was another provocative step. YEREVAN, August 30. /ARKA/. Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) parliament speaker Davit Ishkhanyan said today that the "humanitarian aid" that Azerbaijan wants to bring to Stepanakert through Aghdam (Akna) was another provocative step. Earlier Baku announced about sending several...
08/30/2023Armenia will hardly benefit from opening of border with Turkey - Turkologist
Armenia will hardly benefit from the opening of the border with Turkey for the citizens of third countries and from direct air cargo transportation, Ruben Melkonyan, a Turkologist at Yerevan State University, said in an interview with "Special Opinion" on the YouTube channel of Novosti-Armenia news agency. YEREVAN, January 27. /ARKA/. Armenia will hardly benefit from the opening of the border with Turkey for the citizens of third countries and from direct air cargo transportation, Ruben...
01/27/2023Termination of GSP + trade preferences in Armenia-EU relations is a step backward- ex deputy minister
The termination of the GSP+ trade preferences, which Armenia has enjoyed in trading with the European Union member states since 2009 is a "step backward" in Armenia-EU cooperation, former Deputy Economy Minister Garegin Melkonyan said today. YEREVAN, December 24. /ARKA/. The termination of the GSP+ trade preferences, which Armenia has enjoyed in trading with the European Union member states since 2009 is a "step backward" in Armenia-EU cooperation, former Deputy Economy...
12/24/2021Ruling party seeks impeachment of Yerevan mayor
The My Step faction in Yerevan's Council of Elders dominated by the Civil Contract party of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has begun the process of a vote of no confidence in the mayor of the Armenian capital, Hayk Marutyan. YEREVAN, December 16. /ARKA/....
12/16/2021Armenian parliament 'fails' to elect Pashinyan as prime minister
... prime minister. Pashinyan resigned late last month to pave the way for early parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place on June 20. One lawmaker voted for the candidacy of Nikol Pashinyan, 3 voted against and the majority controlled by Pashinyan's My Step alliance, abstained. The Prosperous Armenia opposition party did not participate in the voting. According to the Constitution of Armenia, early elections to the National Assembly are held not earlier than thirty and not later than forty-five days ...
05/03/2021Deputy parliament speaker claims opposition parties are against snap polls
Armenian opposition parties, both those which are in parliament and those outside it are in fact against holding snap parliamentary elections, Deputy Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan from the ruling My Step majority, told reporters today. YEREVAN, March 17. /ARKA/. Armenian opposition parties, both those which are in parliament and those outside it are in fact against holding snap parliamentary elections, Deputy Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan ...
03/17/2021Armenian police detain tens of opposition activists
... interim prime minister who must prepare the country for early elections. According to Pashinyan, "the opposition's demand that he resign does not have broad public support." Earlier this month, Nikol Pashinyan and lawmakers representing his My Step alliance reiterated officially that there was no popular “demand” for the conduct of snap elections. They also said that such elections were rejected by Prosperous Armenia and Bright Armenia opposition parties represented in the Armenian parliament....
02/23/2021Armenian opposition alliance preparing for next protest rally on February 20
... ARKA / An alliance of more than a dozen Armenian opposition parties will hold their next rally on February 20 in downtown Freedom Square in the capital Yerevan to renew their calls for Prime minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation. Meantime, Pashinyan's My Step parliamentary bloc declined officially yesterday the calls for snap general elections to resolve the political crisis in the country. My Step said in a statement after a meeting that there was no popular “demand” for the conduct of such elections,...
02/08/2021Self-dissolution of parliament sought by majority is a 'restart' attempt
Constitutional amendments designed by the ruling My Step parliamentary bloc to make self-dissolution of the Armenian parliament easier and pave the way for fresh parliamentary elections is a 'restart' attempt, which the bloc expects to re-legitimize its power, the director of the Yerevan-based Caucasus ...
01/28/2021My Step alliance wants memorandum to be signed with opposition on early parliamentary elections
Suren Grigoryan, an MP from the ruling My Step parliamentary alliance, says the opposition's nomination of a candidate for the post of interim prime minister contradicts its calls to hold early elections. YEREVAN, January 21. /ARKA/. Suren Grigoryan, an MP from the ruling My Step parliamentary ...
01/21/2021MPs from My Step faction replaced
The Armenian National Assembly's ruling faction My Step replaced its MPs. National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan said on Monday at the extraordinary parliamentary session, three MPs - Argishti Mekhakyan, Aram Khachatryan and Yerjanik Hakobyan – quit the parliament ahead of schedule, and the next ...
12/28/2020Armenian parliament votes for discussing return of war prisoners behind closed doors
... officially proposed to hold a closed session on the issue of public interest – the return of Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians from captivity. For the discussions to take place, the parliament had to vote with a majority. As the head of My Step ruling faction Lilit Makunts noted, since the topic is very sensitive and concerns prisoners of war and their families, and also taking into account the fact that the government and the relevant departments are working on their early return, then ...
12/08/2020MP Atabekyan quits My Step faction in National Assembly
An MP from My Step ruling party, Vardan Atabekyan, announced yesterday that he quit it. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARKA/. An MP from My Step ruling party, Vardan Atabekyan, announced yesterday that he quit it. “I, like the overwhelming majority of society, learned ...
11/13/2020Another lawmaker from Armenia's ruling majority resigns
A member of the Armenian parliament Armen Pambukhchyan from the ruling My Step parliamentary majority has filed a resignation application. YEREVAN, September 17. /ARKA/. A member of the Armenian parliament Armen Pambukhchyan from the ruling My Step parliamentary majority has filed a resignation application. Earlier, another ...
09/17/2020Armenian authorities are subjected to daily violence, Pashinyan says in comment on parliament brawl
... psychological and physical damages to his administration. The prime minister dubbed Marukyan as a 'provocateur', blaming him for a brawl that occurred earlier today in the parliament between members of the Bright Armenia faction and members of the ruling My Step bloc. When speaking from the parliament rostrum, Marukyan accused Babken Tunyan, a deputy from the My Step faction, of meanness and of bringing tension to the parliament. Another MP from My Step, Sasun Mikaelyan, tried to shout him down. Marukyan ...
05/08/2020MP from ruling faction My Step intends to quit parliament
Edgar Araqekyan, an MP from the ruling faction My Step, said Thursday he intended to quit the parliament. "This decision is mine, and it has not been imposed on me by somebody," he posted on his Facebook page adding that he has no some of the characteristics necessary for be engaged in politics....
08/30/2019Inecobank - the general sponsor of "My Step for Shirak Region" investment and business forum
On July 20, Gyumri hosted "My Step for Shirak Region" investment and business forum, aimed to consolidate the organizations that promote long-termand sustainable growth of economy in the region and discuss potential cooperation trends, the press office of Inecobank reports....
07/23/2019‘My Step’ nominates Grigor Bekmezyan as candidate for Supreme Judicial Council member
Armenian Parliament Chairman Ararat Mirzoyan said today that the governing My Step parliamentary faction has nominated Grigor Bekmezyan as a candidate for the position of a member of the Supreme Judicial Council. YEREVAN, June 7. /ARKA/. Armenian Parliament Chairman Ararat Mirzoyan said today that the governing My Step parliamentary ...
06/07/2019Parliament member from ruling My Step alliance wishes to give up her seat
An Armenian parliament member from the ruling My Step alliance Narine Khachatryan said in a statement she wishes to give up her seat. YEREVAN, May 31. /ARKA/. An Armenian parliament member from the ruling My Step alliance Narine Khachatryan said in a statement she wishes to give up her seat. ...
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