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U.S. invests $3.3B in Armenia for reforms, economy, and aid
The United States has invested approximately $3.3 billion in Armenia to support democratic reforms, economic growth and resilience, and humanitarian aid, according to a statement from the US Embassy in Armenia following the signing of the Charter on Strategic Partnership between the two countries in Washington on January 14. YEREVAN, January 15. /ARKA/. The United States has invested approximately ...
01/15/2025Artsakh refugees receive 89.3 billion drams in aid: Ministry of Social Affairs
... Labor and Social Affairs. “In 2024, assistance amounting to 58.5 billion drams was provided,” Mkrtchyan stated at a final press conference on Wednesday. He also mentioned that an updated program for state assistance has been launched. Financial aid in the same format will continue throughout the winter months. “From April, the assistance will become more targeted, focusing on employment and the housing program. By the end of the year, the housing program showed progress, with 440 refugee families ...
01/15/2025Armenian political scientist assesses challenges of Armenia-US partnership under Trump
... that a strategic partnership does not mean a strategic alliance, such as the US-Israel or US-UK relations. "The US will not provide Armenia with any security guarantees, military assistance, nor will it sell or supply weapons and ammunition as aid. This format does not imply the deployment of an American military base or military representatives in Armenia," the expert wrote on his Facebook page. According to him, in the security sphere, this implies support for advisory programs, military-to-military ...
01/14/2025Pashinyan: Armenia must give up second hand as humanitarian aid
During a government meeting, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that legislative changes must be introduced to stop sending aid in the form of used goods to Armenia. YEREVAN, December 19. /ARKA/. During a government meeting, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that legislative changes must be introduced to stop sending aid in the form of used goods to Armenia....
12/19/2024Construction volume in Armenia up 15.5% to 484.5 billion drams in 10 months
... amounted to 109,375.4 million drams, or 22.5% of the total construction volume, reflecting a 19.5% increase. The volume of construction work financed by community funds amounted to 22,353.1 million drams (4.6% share, decline of 11.8%), by humanitarian aid funds – 3,745.2 million drams (0.8% share, decline of 5.4%), by organizations' funds – 236,735.5 million drams (48.9% share, growth of 3.9%), and by the population's funds – 112,336.7 million drams (23.2% share, growth of 58.8%). At the same ...
12/09/2024Artsakh refugees outraged by Armenian government's decision to cut their aid
Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) refugees have taken with great dissatisfaction the Armenian government's decision to reduce the financial aid provided to them, which they use to pay for rent and utilities, Artsakh human rights defender Gegham Stepanyan said today. YEREVAN, 29 November. /ARKA/. Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) refugees have taken with great dissatisfaction the Armenian government's ...
11/29/2024Financial aid for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents in Armenia to be reduced
...,000 drams. Starting in July 2025, the assistance will be further reduced to 30,000 drams. According to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, these changes are intended to encourage able-bodied refugees to find employment. About ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Artsakh On September 19-20, 2023, Azerbaijan launched a large-scale aggression against Artsakh using artillery, UAVs and combat aircraft. On September 28, following negotiations with the Azerbaijani side, Artsakh President Samvel Shahramanyan ...
11/21/2024Justice or sixfold increase of burden: tax changes discussed in the National Assembly of Armenia
... to Deputy Finance 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 ...
11/20/2024Trump may nominate Marco Rubio, who voiced support for Armenia, as U.S. Secretary of State
... ban on the US president's military-technical assistance to Azerbaijan. Rubio stated that American taxpayers' money should not go to Azerbaijan, a country that has brought instability to the region. In April 2024, Rubio voted against providing $95bn in aid to Kiev and ‘urged Ukraine to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, even if it means Russia retains some Ukrainian territory.’ At the same time, the senator is against normalising relations with Cuba and is known for his tough stance on China,...
11/12/2024Construction sector in Armenia grows by 15.9% to AMD 406.4 bln in 9 months
... September 2023. The volume of construction financed by the state budget made over 91.7 billion drams (26.8% growth). The volume of construction financed by communities made about 15.4 billion drams (26.7% decrease), construction financed by humanitarian aid - 3.4 billion drams (8.4% decrease), construction at the expense of private organisations - 200.4 billion drams (2.7% increase), and population-financed construction - 95.4 billion drams (63.4% increase). The World Bank financed about 3.9 billion ...
11/06/2024Armenia received over 1,100 tons of humanitarian aid worth $79.6 million in 9 months.
From January to September 2024, Armenia received over 1.100 tons of humanitarian aid worth 31.5 billion drams ($79.7 million), the National Statistical Committee said. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARKA/. From January to September 2024, Armenia received over 1.100 tons of humanitarian aid worth 31.5 billion drams ($79.7 million),...
11/06/2024Armenia's construction sector grows by 16.2% to 330.7bn drams in 8 months
... by 71.4 billion drams, up 16.5 per cent year-on-year. State-financed construction rose 30.6% YoY to AMD 73.2bn, or 22.1% of the total. Community-financed construction decreased by almost 19% to over AMD 12.5bn. Construction financed by humanitarian aid fell by 28.4% to AMD 2.2 billion. Construction financed by corporations totalled over AMD 160.4 billion (48.5% of the total, down 0.8% year-on-year), while construction financed by individuals rose 70% to AMD 82.5 billion. Construction financed by ...
10/08/2024France to provide 29 million euros to assist refugees from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) – head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
France will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Armenia and will allocate 29 million euros to help refugees from Artsakh, said French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Stephane Sejourné in Yerevan. YEREVAN. September 16 /ARKA/. France will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Armenia and will allocate 29 million euros to help refugees from Artsakh, said ...
09/16/2024Construction volume in Armenia up 16.1% to AMD 259bn in 7 months
....7 per cent year-on-year to AMD 57.4 billion. Government-funded construction rose 38.4% to AMD56.9bn (21.9% of total construction). The volume of community-financed construction rose to 9.9bn, 17.3% less than in the same period of 2023. Humanitarian aid of 1.9bn was also used to finance construction, 28.6% less than last year. Organisations financed construction worth 123 billion, down 2.9%, while individual construction amounted to 68 billion drams, up 64.9%. The volume of construction financed ...
09/06/2024Armenian government approves delimitation regulations for Armenia-Azerbaijan border
... procedures for organizing delimitation work, drafting relevant documents, and preparing a protocol detailing the border’s exact crossing points. The regulations also include the creation of a delimitation map and the formation of expert groups to aid in the process. The approved provisions will supplement the legal framework needed to ensure the effective progress of delimitation efforts. They also address procedural issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan once a border agreement is signed. "The ...
09/05/2024Armenia proposes arms control mechanism to Azerbaijan amid concerns over Baku’s military build-up
... mechanism, but it has gone unanswered," Khandanyan stated in the corridors of the parliament. He emphasized that Armenia must be mindful of Azerbaijan’s continued armament. "If there are concerns in Baku, then there are even more here," he said, adding that it would be logical to have such a mechanism in place, but the offer remains unanswered. Earlier in July, Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense claimed that military exercises conducted by the United States in Armenia, the supply of lethal ...
09/04/2024ANCA to hold event on Capitol Hill demanding justice for Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh
... the return of Artsakh’s indigenous Armenians under international protection.” The program will feature remarks from the U.S. Senators and Representatives, underscoring the critical importance of U.S. leadership in sanctioning Azerbaijan, providing aid to Artsakh genocide survivors, and advocating for the safe return of Armenians to Artsakh.
08/26/2024Armenian government approves support program for flood-affected businesses in Lori and Tavush provinces
... Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, along with the State Revenue Committee and the Urban Development Committee. Papoyan explained that the damage was categorized into three levels—low, medium, and high—which will determine the amount of aid provided. The regional administrations will submit their assessments to the Republican Commission for further evaluation, and the final list of beneficiaries will be approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The program targets commercial organizations,...
08/15/2024Armenia's construction sector grows by 15.7% to over 202 billion drams in January-June
... reported. YEREVAN, August 8. /ARKA/. Armenia's construction sector grew to over 202 billion drams (in current prices) in the first six months of 2024, up 15.7% compared to the same period of 2023, the National Statistical Committee reported. It said the figure stood at over AMD 53 billion in June, up 18% year-on-year. State-funded construction amounted to AMD 42.5 billion or 21% of the total (up 59%). Community-financed construction totaled about 13.1 billion drams (down 13.1%). Construction ...
08/08/2024Armenia to receive €75m loan from French Development Agency
... a 75 million euro loan agreement with the French Development Agency. YEREVAN, 8 August. /ARKA/. The Armenian government on Thursday approved a 75 million euro loan agreement with the French Development Agency. Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan said the loan will be used to improve the public finance management system, strengthen the infrastructure of state securities and money markets, develop new instruments for financing business activities and ensure more transparent governance. The agreement ...
08/08/2024Armenia receives humanitarian aid worth $68.3m in H1 2024
This is a significant increase compared to the same period last year YEREVAN, August 7. /ARKA/. In the first half of 2024, Armenia received 942.5 tons of humanitarian aid worth 27,127.2 million drams ($68,318,400), the National Statistical Committee of Armenia reported on Wednesday. This is a significant increase compared to the same period last year when the country received 543.7 tons of aid valued at 3,209.2 million ...
08/07/2024US Senate Committee approves $65m aid for Armenia
... in assistance for Armenia, the Armenian Assembly of America reported on Monday. The Committee expressed its support for ongoing efforts to achieve a lasting peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, instructing the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator to consider the status of these negotiations when allocating funds. However, it was noted that Azerbaijan's actions have hindered the peace process. Specifically, Azerbaijan rejected a meeting with Armenian counterparts during the NATO ...
07/29/2024Yerevan responds to Baku's accusations of preparing for war - Foreign Ministry statement
... the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Azerbaijan's accusations that 'the jopint Armenia-USA military exercises held in Armenia, as well as France's supply of lethal weapons to Yerevan and the EU's provision of ten million euros in military aid to Armenia under the European Peace Facility cover encourage Armenia to provocations and testify to its preparations for a new war against Azerbaijan.' YEREVAN, 25 July. /ARKA/. In a statement issued today, the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
07/25/2024USAID Administrator: US wants to move relationship with Armenia from aid to trade
... when it comes to extreme weather events and climate shocks, and, of course, building energy resilience, so they are getting their energy from a more diversified pool of suppliers,” she said in a video that concludes her working visit to Armenia. USAID is privileged to support Armenians in each of these domains, Power said. “But we also recognize that we want to move this relationship from aid to trade. And that is why we’ve made a series of new announcements, including a new public-private partnership that is an example ...
07/22/2024Six public beaches open at Lake Sevan
... swimming season started in the country on Monday YEREVAN, July 2. /ARKA/. Six public beaches opened at Armenia’s Lake Sevan as the swimming season started in the country on Monday. All six beaches have changing rooms, showers, picnic shelters, first aid posts and playgrounds, Armenia’s Ecology Ministry reported. Boat patrols will be enforcing public order at and near the beaches. Armenia’s Interior Ministry also called on the Lake Sevan visitors to abide by service instructions of water vehicles ...
07/02/2024EDB, UN World Food Programme and Yeremyan Projects implement joint programme in Armenian schools
... Kazakhstan. "This document confirms our joint intentions to implement the Milk to Schools project in the Republic of Armenia. The project is aimed at overcoming food security challenges for school-age children in the regions of Armenia," said Denis Ilyin, Senior Managing Director of the Eurasian Development Bank. According to him, the partner in this project is WFP, a cutting-edge UN agency that saves lives in emergencies and uses food aid to build a path to peace, stability and prosperity ...
06/27/2024Parliamentary speaker: Easier visa regime with EU priority for Armenia
“Armenia expects Latvia’s support in this regard,” Simonyan said YEREVAN, June 27. /ARKA/. The discussion of a potentially easier visa regime with the European Union is a priority for Armenia, the country’s parliamentary speaker Alen Simonyan said as he spoke with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže. “Armenia ...
06/27/2024Armenia’s government approves €15 million worth of EU aid for Artsakh refugees
... short-term, mid-term and long-term needs of the refugees, integrating them into our society,” Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said. Grigoryan noted that allowances will be distributed among the refugees to cover their daily needs, such as utility bills ... ... decree that put the republic out of existence starting 1 January 2024. Roughly a week after the invasion, all but a few ethnic Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government reported registering a total of 115,000 refugees.
06/20/2024EDB allocates AMD 100 million to eliminate consequences of floods in Armenia
... of the severe consequences of the flooding that affected Armenia’s northern regions, the EDB decided to provide ADM 100 million in financial support. These funds will be transferred to Armenia’s Ministry of Finance for further distribution,” said Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board. In 2024, the EDB also provided financial aid to Kazakhstan for those who suffered from the worst floods in 80 years. Additional Information: The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) is a multilateral ...
06/19/2024Two members of Congress request $100 million to aid refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh
... in Armenia, who were forced to flee their ancestral homeland amid Azerbaijan’s full-scale attack in 2023,” the statement said. Azerbaijan launched a full-scale invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh on 19-20 September 2023 using artillery, UAVs, and aircraft.... ... decree that put the republic out of existence starting 1 January 2024. Roughly a week after the invasion, all but a few ethnic Armenians left Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian government reported registering a total of 115,000 refugees.
06/19/2024EU to provide Armenia with €100,000 to recover from flood
EU also sends assisting experts YEREVAN, June 19. /ARKA/. The European Union will provide €100,000 in humanitarian funding to assist Armenia in its efforts to recover from the recent flood. This humanitarian aid aims to directly benefit 5,060 individuals in total, including 2,500 individuals who will receive cash assistance for their most immediate needs and 2,760 individuals who will receive support with gaining access to shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene....
06/19/2024EC allocates about 7 million euros to Armenia for education development
Armenia and the European Commission have concluded a funding agreement ‘EU Assistance to Education in Armenia’, within the framework of which the EU will provide Armenia with budgetary aid in the form of grants, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport reported. YEREVAN, 7 June. /ARKA/. Armenia and the European Commission have concluded a funding agreement ‘EU Assistance to Education in Armenia’, within the ...
06/07/2024Armenia's construction sector grew by 13.7% to 107.8bn drams in January-April
... year-on-year. State-funded construction accounted for AMD 17 billion or 15.8% of the total (up 32.7%). Community-financed construction totalled about 4.5 billion drams (23.3% growth). Construction worth 929.9 million drams was financed through humanitarian aid (decrease by 20.6%). Organisations financed construction worth 52.2 billion drams (decrease by 7.4%). The construction financed by the population increased by almost 60% to 33.2 billion drams. The World Bank loans financed construction worth 1.2 ...
06/06/2024Lithuania to send 100,000 euros humanitarian aid to Armenia to eliminate consequences of floods
The Lithuanian government has approved the allocation of 100 thousand euros for humanitarian aid to flood-hit Armenia. YEREVAN, June 6. /ARKA/. The Lithuanian government has approved the allocation of 100 thousand euros for humanitarian aid to flood-hit Armenia, the Lithuanian government said in a post on in X. Earlier it was reported that ...
06/06/2024Switzerland provides 500k francs, group of specialists to help Armenia recover from flood
... Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) sent a group of civil engineers and technical specialists to the Lori and Tavush provinces of Armenia to help the country recover from the recent flood, the Swiss Foreign Ministry reported on Wednesday. This aid was requested by Armenia, the Ministry said. The group will evaluate the structural reliability of bridges and other infrastructure in northeastern Armenia; the group departed to Yerevan on Tuesday. The Swiss authorities also provided Armenia with ...
06/05/2024Armenian Deputy Prime Minister presents details of assistance to refugees from Karabakh who decided to get citizenship
... the government to help refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh who decided to get Armenian citizenship and settle in the country. " Applicants will be able to apply for the first component - financial assistance to buy a ready flat or house," he said in an interview with Armenia's Public Television. Khachatryan noted that in a month - from 15 July - applications can also be submitted by those who want to use financial assistance for the construction of a new house or flat, and applications for ...
05/24/2024Armenian lawyers protest against bill that will increase the cost of their services
... citizens. About 250 thousand cases are pending in Armenian courts now, which means that the bill will affect at least 250 thousand people. There are cases in which there are two or several parties - imagine the problem we are facing," Babayan said. He noted that lawyers will be obliged to keep tax records according to a more complicated procedure. In addition, it will become almost impossible to provide free legal aid, because the lawyer will still have to pay taxes. "I will separately ...
05/21/2024Healthcare Ministry to receive additional 3 billion AMD to cover government-paid services
The Armenian government has decided to provide the country’s Healthcare Ministry with an additional amount of 3 billion drams to cover government-paid medical services for citizens, Healthcare Minister Anahit Avetisyan announced on Thursday. YEREVAN, 16 May. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has decided to provide the country’s Healthcare Ministry with an additional amount of 3 billion drams to ...
05/16/2024Construction volume in Armenia in first quarter increased by 11.7%, up to 72.2 billion drams
... during the reporting period amounted to about 8 billion drams, increasing by 3.9%. The volume of construction financed by communities amounted to 2.9 billion drams (up 29.1%), 747.1 million drams worth of construction was financed through humanitarian aid (up 33.3%), organizations financed 38.4 billion drams worth of construction (up 3.8%), and individuals financed 22.2 billion drams worth of construction (up 29.5%). The World Bank financed construction for 572.6 million drams, the European Bank for ...
05/10/2024Armenia received more than 717 tons of humanitarian aid worth 13.5 billion drams in the first quarter
Armenia received 717.9 tons of humanitarian aid worth about 13.5 billion drams ($33.4 million) in January-March 2024, according to the National Statistical Committee. YEREVAN, May 8. /ARKA/. Armenia received 717.9 tons of humanitarian aid worth about 13.5 billion drams ($33.4 million) in January-March ...
05/08/2024ARF: 66 US congressmen propose to allocate $250 mln. to help Artsakh people and support Armenia
Sixty-six members of the U.S. House of Representatives called on the heads of the Appropriations Committee of the same chamber to allocate $250 million to Artsakh refugees, expand U.S. military aid to Armenia, completely stop military support to Azerbaijan and consider sanctions against Azerbaijan's war criminals, the Armenian National Committee of America reported. YEREVAN, May 2. /ARKA/. Sixty-six members of the U.S. House of Representatives ...
05/02/2024EU to provide 15 mln euros financial aid to Armenia to solve refugee problems
The EU will provide 15 million euros in financial assistance to Armenia to solve short- and medium-term problems of Nagorno-Karabakh refugees. YEREVAN, April 18. /ARKA/. The EU will provide 15 million euros in financial assistance to Armenia to solve short- and medium-term problems of Nagorno-Karabakh refugees. A relevant project was approved at the session of the government on Thursday. The Armenian government, in particular, approved the agreement between Armenia and the European Commission...
04/18/2024Armenia may receive €10 mln. assistance from European Peace Facility – Azatutyun Radio
... countries, including Congo, Benin, and Ghana, have also availed themselves of the EPF funding. Armenia submitted an application for funding from the EPF in 2023. During her visit to Armenia last October then French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said that she had personally applied to the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy on this issue. “I have officially written to the EU’s High Representative Josep Borrell, proposing to include Armenia in the European Peace ...
04/18/2024Construction sector in Armenia up 10.8% to 41.6 bln AMD in 2 months
... the total) was funded by the government; 6.1% decrease compared to the Jan.-Feb. 2023. Over 1.6 billion drams worth construction was financed by the communities, 4% yoy decrease. Also, 285 million drams worth construction was financed by humanitarian aid, 7.2% decrease. Some 23 billion drams construction was funded by organizations (55.4% of the total) , 10.4% increase and almost 12 billion drams worth construction was financed by individuals, 23.6% increase. Some 443 million drams construction was ...
04/08/2024EU and US to provide additional assistance to Armenia to help it diversify trade and strengthen economic resilience
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, EU High Representative/Vice-President, Josep Borrell, Secretary of State of the United States of America, Antony Blinken, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, met today, April 5, 2024 in Brussels to reaffirm support for Armenia’s sovereignty, democracy, territorial integrity, and socio-economic resilience, the ...
04/05/2024EU to provide Armenia with €270m grant for SMEs and another €0.5bn under new aid package - European Commission chief
The European Union will provide Armenia with a new grant of 270 million euros, which will help, in particular, small and medium-sized enterprises to develop and enter new markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a press ahead of a trilateral meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Brussels. YEREVAN, April 5. /ARKA/. The European Union will provide Armenia with a new grant of 270 million euros,...
04/05/2024Armenia to send 19 million drams worth of humanitarian aid to Gaza
.... /ARKA/. The Armenian government has approved today release of funds form its Reserve Fund to the Interior Ministry as well as the Defense Ministry for the delivery of 30 tons of humanitarian cargo to Gaza. Deputy Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan said the government will allocate AMD 19 million for the purchase of canned food, medicines, including antibiotics. -0-
03/28/2024Armenia subsidizes sowing of wheat, buckwheat and a number of other crops
... their food security. YEREVAN, March 14. /ARKA/. The Armenian government today decided to launch a program to subsidize sowing of agricultural crops in border settlements in order to increase their food security. Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan said that the program is aimed at stimulating farmers to sow areas, increase the efficiency of agriculture and raise their incomes. According to him, the subsidy will be paid for each hectare of land under spring wheat, spring barley, oats, peas, lentils,...
03/14/2024White House requests $52 mln in aid for Armenia's economic and democratic resilience in 2025 - State Department
The United States administration is requesting $52 million in aid for Armenia in 2025 to support its economic and democratic resilience, US State Department spokeswoman Mather Miller said on Monday. YEREVAN, March 12. /ARKA/. The United States administration is requesting $52 million in aid for Armenia in 2025 ...
03/12/2024Cyprus to finance construction of 10 greenhouses for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh - minister
Cyprus will provide funding for the construction of 10 greenhouses for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said today in Yerevan. YEREVAN, March 7. /ARKA/. Cyprus will provide funding for the construction of 10 greenhouses for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said today in Yerevan. "From the very beginning ...
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