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From a small family dream to a large business: Danielyan sweets (video)
The Danielyan family started their business after the Spitak earthquake - first in a small house, and now they have more than 500 employees. YEREVAN, 23 December. /ARKA/. The Danielyan family started their business after the Spitak earthquake - first in a small house, and now they have more than 500 employees....
12/23/2024Earthquake of 1.9 magnitude reported in Armenia
The second weak earthquake in two days has occurred in Armenia, the Armenian seismic service reported. YEREVAN, 9 December. /ARKA/. The second weak earthquake in two days has occurred in Armenia, the Armenian seismic service reported. It said the 1.9 magnitude ...
12/09/2024Magnitude 3.4 earthquake recorded in Armenia
The Armenian Seismic Protection Service has recorded 3.4 magnitude earthquake near the town of Stepanavan in the north of the country. YEREVAN, 2 December, /ARKA/. The Armenian Seismic Protection Service has recorded 3.4 magnitude earthquake near the town of Stepanavan in the north of the country. According to ...
12/02/2024Construction and renovation of 223 schools begun in Armenia over three years – Minister
... stated Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan during budget discussions in parliament. She noted that 192 schools were built in Armenia from 1991 to 2017, most of which were in the disaster zone affected by the Spitak earthquake. Of the current projects, 183 schools will be built from scratch, and 35 have already been completed, taking into account all requirements, including seismic resistance. Such progress was made possible by the government’s adoption of a unified ...
10/29/2024Earthquake recorded at Armenian-Georgian border
An earthquake with magnitude 3.7 occurred at the Armenian-Georgian border at 3.38 local time (23.38 GMT) on October 2. YEREVAN, October 2. /ARKA/. An earthquake with magnitude 3.7 occurred at the Armenian-Georgian border at 3.38 local time (23....
10/02/2024Recent earthquake in Armenia’s Gegharkunik province damages 82 buildings
A recent earthquake in Armenia's Gegharkunik province caused damage to 82 residential buildings and other structures YEREVAN, August 14. /ARKA/. A recent earthquake in Armenia's Gegharkunik province caused damage to 82 residential buildings and other structures,...
08/14/2024Earthquake risk in Armenia underestimated, seismic protection director says
... Protection Service at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, said on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Markaryan highlighted that buildings in Armenia were constructed to withstand lower seismic activity than necessary. He warned that if a 9-point earthquake were to occur, the consequences could be severe. Yerevan is located in a zone between two faults: the Yerevan Fault, running northwest, and the Garni Fault, located near the city. While the Yerevan Fault has a smaller potential, the Garni Fault,...
08/14/2024Minor earthquake hits Armenia-Georgia border area
The earthquake was felt in the villages of Bavra, Saragyugh, Ghazanchi, Ashotsk, and Musaelyan in the Shirak province YEREVAN, August 2. /ARKA/. An earthquake occurred in the border zone between Armenia and Georgia, 16 km northeast of the village of Bavra,...
08/02/2024Earthquake rocks Georgia, north Armenia
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 was witnessed in three regions of Armenia YEREVAN, July 22. /ARKA/. An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 was witnessed in three regions of Armenia after it occurred in Georgia at 12:08 local time (08:08 GMT). According ...
07/22/2024Security Council Secretary: Talks with US on new nuclear plant in substantive phase
...," Grigoryan stated. The nuclear power plant in Armenia’s Metsamor is the only nuclear facility in the South Caucasus and provides for around 40% of the country’s power supply. Unveiled in 1976, the plant was shut down following the 1988 Spitak Earthquake and restarted in 1995. An agreement with Russia’s Rosatom nuclear operator allowed Armenia to extend the plant’s service life until 2026. Armenia is looking forward to constructing a new nuclear plant within the next 8-10 years, discussing ...
07/03/2024Overhaul of Margara customs point on border with Turkey is fully completed
... carried out at the checkpoint. The Margara land border crossing was opened in February 2023 for the first time in 30 years for Armenian trucks to deliver tons of food, medicine and other humanitarian goods to the regions of Turkey affected by the powerful earthquake. Turkey closed the border to Armenia in 1993 in solidarity with Azerbaijan, which was embroiled in a conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia has also repaired a large section of the Armavir-Gyumri road that runs along Armenia's ...
05/23/2024Armenian parliament approves loan agreement with ADB to strengthen seismic safety of 46 schools
... co-financing from the government. The main point of the program is to build or strengthen at least 46 schools and provide safe conditions for education of 22.5 thousand pupils. There are also plans to revise seismic building codes, create guidelines for earthquake-resistant construction and a number of other tasks. --0--
03/20/2024Forty-six schools with enhanced seismic safety will operate in Armenia by 2027 - deputy minister
... "The main and key indicator of the program is to build or strengthen at least 46 schools and provide safe learning conditions for 22,500 students," he said. He said there are also plans to revise seismic building standards, create guidelines for earthquake-resistant construction and a number of other tasks. Sixteen schools have already been built under the program. Construction is now underway at 20 schools. This part of the program should be completed by 2026. Design work is underway in 10 more ...
03/15/2024Armenia launches new seismic network and computing center to process data from around the world
... network in our Institute was created in 2012, the new system is much more modern, utilizing state-of-the-art seismic sensors manufactured by the Canadian Trillium company.. These seismic stations with very high sensitivity will enable us to record all earthquakes," he said. Meliksetyan added that a computing center has also been created at the Institute of Geological Sciences. A server has been installed to receive all data from the international seismic network It will be used also to send data ...
02/21/2024Earthquake recorded at Armenian-Georgian border
An earthquake with 4-5 points shaking intensity occurred in the Armenian-Georgian border zone, Armenian Rescue Service, an affiliation of the Interior Ministry, reported. YEREVAN, January 4. /ARKA/. An earthquake with 4-5 points shaking intensity occurred ...
01/04/2024Iran’s FM dismisses concerns on radioactive contamination of border river Araks
... IAEA to close the Armenian NPP. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s, but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. It accounts now for about 30-40% of the total electricity generation of the country. In March 2014, the Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
01/03/2024Strong earthquake that occurred in Azerbaijan was felt also in the northeast of Armenia
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake with 7-8 points shaking force that occurred in Azerbaijan today morning was felt also in Armenia, the Armenian Rescue Service reported. YEREVAN, December 7. /ARKA/. A magnitude 5.6 earthquake with 7-8 points shaking force that occurred ...
12/07/2023Construction of Margara checkpoint on the border with Turkey almost completed - Badasyan
... The Margara land checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border was opened for the first time in 30 years in February this year for Armenian trucks to deliver tons of food, medicine and other relief supplies to Turkey’s regions affected by the powerful earthquake. Turkey shut down its border for Armenia in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan, which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Earlier this year Armenia also started the repair of a large section of ...
11/17/2023Residents of Yerevan, Ararat and Vayots Dzor felt the earthquake in Iran
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred on Monday in Iran, 23 km northeast of Maku city. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARKA/. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred on Monday in Iran, 23 km northeast of Maku city. Armenian Seismological Service said the earthquake occurred at ...
11/13/2023Armenian seismologists recorded 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Azerbaijan-Iran border zone
The Armenian seismological network recorded a seven-point (shaking force) earthquake in the Azerbaijani-Iranian border zone. YEREVAN, November 8. /ARKA/. The Armenian seismological network recorded a seven-point (shaking force) earthquake in the Azerbaijani-Iranian border zone. The Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal ...
11/08/2023Nearly $50 mln to be allocated for another 10-year extension of service life of Armenian NPP
... upgrade and technical re-equipment. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s, but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. It accounts now for about 40% of the total electricity generation of the country. In March 2014, the Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
11/02/2023Magnitude 4 earthquake hits northwest Iran, felt also in southern Armenia
A magnitude 4 earthquake occurred in Iran; the Seismic Service of Armenia reported. YEREVAN, October 23. /ARKA/. A magnitude 4 earthquake occurred in Iran; the Seismic Service of Armenia reported. It said the tremor was felt also in the south of Armenia. The earthquake ...
10/23/2023Magnitude 3 quake recorded in Armenia’s west
A magnitude 3 earthquake was recorded today at 16:00 18 km north of the Armenian spa town Jermuk. YEREVAN, October 11. /ARKA/. A magnitude 3 earthquake was recorded today at 16:00 18 km north of the Armenian spa town Jermuk. The Seismic Service reported that the ...
10/11/2023There are almost no old parts left at Armenian NPP – minister
... upgrade and technical re-equipment. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s, but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. It accounts now for about 40% of the total electricity generation of the country. In March 2014, the Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
10/04/2023Armenian MP sees no threat in Turkey's new attempt to push for closure of Armenian NPP
... service life of similar power units. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s, but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. It accounts now for about 40% of the total electricity generation of the country. In March 2014, the Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
10/03/2023Magnitude 2.8 earthquake recorded in Armenia
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded in Armenia's Gegharkunik region today, the Interior Ministry's Rescue Service said. YEREVAN, August 21. /ARKA/. A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded in Armenia's Gegharkunik region today, the Interior Ministry's Rescue ...
08/21/2023Badasyan says renovation of checkpoint on Armenian-Turkish border will be completed soon
... be operational by early summer. The Margara land checkpoint was opened for the first time in 30 years in February this year for Armenian trucks to deliver tons of food, medicine and other relief supplies to Turkey’s regions affected by the powerful earthquake. Turkey shut down its border for Armenia in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Armenia also started the repair of a large section of Armavir - Gyumri road ...
07/20/2023HSBC Bank Armenia provides supports for implementation of 'Family strengthening project in Kotayk, Ijevan and Dilijan'
... bank is regulated by the Central Bank of Armenia. SOS Children's Villages Armenian Charitable Foundation SOS Children's Villages Armenian Charitable Foundation started its activities in the Republic of Armenia immediately after the devastating Spitak earthquake in 1988. The Foundation is a child-centered organization whose mission is to provide care and support for children in difficult life situations by surrounding them with family. Today, activities of “SOS Children’s Villages” Armenian Charity ...
07/20/2023Armenian government allocates funds for first stage of construction of Margara checkpoint on Armenian-Turkish border
... could be launched this summer. The Margara land checkpoint was opened for the first time in 30 years in February this year for Armenian trucks to deliver tons of food, medicine and other relief supplies to Turkey’s regions affected by the powerful earthquake. Turkey shut down its border for Armenia in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Armenia also started the repair of a large section of Armavir - Gyumri road ...
07/13/2023Magnitude 2.8 earthquake recorded in northern Armenia
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 12 km southeast of Bavra village on the Armenian-Georgian border on Tuesday, the Rescue Service of the Armenian Interior Ministry reported. YEREVAN, July 4. /ARKA/. A magnitude 2.8 earthquake struck 12 km southeast of Bavra village ...
07/04/20232.6 magnitude earthquake recorded near Armenian Gyumri
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded this past night near Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city and the administrative center of Shirak province, the European-Mediterranean Seismic Center reported. YEREVAN, July 3. /ARKA/. A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded ...
07/03/2023Armenia to sign new agreement with U.S. on nuclear energy cooperation
... state atomic corporation) signed a MOU to look into construction of a new nuclear power unit in Armenia The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant is located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service life up to 2026. The extension was financed by a Russian $270 million loan and a ...
06/01/2023Residents of Yerevan, Kotayk and Ararat felt earthquake on Turkish-Iranian border
The residents of Yerevan and two Armenian provinces felt the strong earthquake that occurred late on Thursday on the border of Turkey and Iran. YEREVAN, May 12. /ARKA/. The residents of Yerevan and two Armenian provinces felt the strong earthquake that occurred late on Thursday on the border of Turkey and Iran. The ...
05/12/2023Second unit of Armenian NPP brought to halt for repairs
... upgrade and technical re-equipment. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s, but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. It accounts now for about 40% of the total electricity generation of the country. In March 2014, the Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
05/05/2023Pashinyan and Rosatom CEO discuss construction of new nuclear power plant in Armenia
... service life of the NPP and looked into possible cooperation in neutralizing hazardous waste at Nairit Plant in Yerevan. The Armenian NPP is located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. In March 2014, the Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service life up to 2026. The service life extension was financed by $270 million Russian ...
05/02/2023Armenian government allocates 28.3 million drams for construction of Margara checkpoint on border with Turkey
... The Margara land checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border was opened for the first time in 30 years in February this year for Armenian trucks to deliver tons of food, medicine and other relief supplies to Turkey’s regions affected by the powerful earthquake. Turkey shut down its border for Armenia in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan, which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Armenia also started the repair of a large section of Armavir - Gyumri ...
04/21/2023Production of natural vegetable oils established in Spitak
... and being a small social enterprise, we will have big influence. Our goal is to provide women with work, to empower them economically, to solve their bread problem, and we want our city to become famous. When they say Spitak, everyone remembers the earthquake. We want to add color. We decided to deal with the plants that are known in science and there is a lot of information about them in the literature," says Ashkhen Babayan, the founder of White Violet social enterprise.” Now the oils are ...
04/18/2023Residents of Yerevan and Ararat region felt earthquake on Iran-Turkey border
An earthquake struck the Iran-Turkey border at 2.31 pm today, the Armenian Rescue Service reported. YEREVAN, April 11. /ARKA/. An earthquake struck the Iran-Turkey border at 2.31 pm today, the Armenian Rescue Service reported. It said the quake was registered ...
04/11/2023Armenia preparing to launch Margara checkpoint on border with Turkey
... The Margara land checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border was opened for the first time in 30 years in February this year for Armenian trucks to deliver tons of food, medicine and other relief supplies to Turkey’s regions affected by the powerful earthquake. Turkey shut down its border for Armenia in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Armenia also started the repair of a large section of Armavir - Gyumri road ...
04/06/2023Armenia and Turkey agree to open border for citizens of third countries before tourist season starts - Foreign Minister
... the Margara land checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border was opened for the first time in 30 years in February this year for Armenian trucks to deliver tons of food, medicine and other relief supplies to Turkey’s regions affected by the powerful earthquake. Turkey shut down its border for Armenia in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. -0-
03/24/2023Iranian earthquake felt in Armenia’s south
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck northwestern Iran on Friday morning, Armenian Seismic Service reported. T YEREVAN, March 24, /ARKA/. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck northwestern Iran on Friday morning, Armenian Seismic Protection Service reported. The tremor was ...
03/24/2023Government approves extension of service life of Armenian NPP for another 10 years
... service life of similar power units. The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant, the only one in the South Caucasus region, is located near the town of Metsamor, about 30 kilometers west of Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s, but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. It accounts now for about 40% of the total electricity generation of the country. In March 2014, the Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
03/23/2023Iranian earthquake felt in Armenia
Armenian seismic service has recorded a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in neighboring Iran. YEREVAN, March 16. /ARKA/. Armenian seismic service has recorded a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in neighboring Iran. It said the quake was recorded on March 16 at 15:47 local time (11:47 GMT),. The epicenter was 41 km ...
03/16/2023Armenia cooperates with international partners to raise physical protection of Nuclear Power Plant
... modern systems with the support of the European Union. Efforts are also underway to harmonize national legislation with EU directives. The plant located some 30 kilometers west of Yerevan, was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988 that killed some 25,000 people and devastated much of northern Armenia. One of the plant’s two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. The plant accounts for about 40% of the total electricity generation of the ...
03/10/2023Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan travelling to Syria
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will travel to Syria on February 23 to deliver the third batch of humanitarian aid to the regions affected by the devastating earthquake. YEREVAN, February 23. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will travel to Syria on February 23 to deliver the third batch of humanitarian aid to the regions affected by the devastating earthquake. During the visit, Mirzoyan ...
02/23/2023Armenia sent about $400,000 worth aid to Turkey and Syria
The Armenian government has allocated today 157.8 million drams ($400,000) to the Ministry of Emergency Situations to cover the cost of humanitarian aid sent to the earthquake-stricken regions of Turkey and Syria. YEREVAN, February 16. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has allocated today 157.8 million drams ($400,000) to the Ministry of Emergency Situations to cover the cost of humanitarian aid sent to the earthquake-stricken ...
02/16/2023Armenia sends second batch of humanitarian aid to Turkey
Armenia continues sending humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected regions of Turkey, spokesman for Armenian Foreign Ministry Vahan Hunanyan said in a tweet. YEREVAN, February 15, /ARKA/. Armenia continues sending humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected regions of Turkey, spokesman for Armenian ...
02/15/2023Armenian foreign minister to visit Turkey and meet with Turkish counterpart
... common border in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Turkey also refuses to recognize the Armenian genocide, committed during 1915-1923 when an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were massacred by the Ottoman government. The overwhelming majority of historians widely view the event as genocide. In 2009, Ankara and Yerevan reached an agreement in Zurich to establish diplomatic relations and to open their joint border,...
02/15/2023Armenia sends second batch of aid to quake-stricken regions of Syria
... YEREVAN, February 14. /ARKA/. Armenia's Rescue Service has sent the second batch of humanitarian aid weighing over 25 tons to earthquake-hit Syria at the order of the Armenian Prime Minister, the Rescue Service said. The batch includes food, medicines ... ... of Nagorno-Karabakh. The relationship between Armenia and Turkey is strained by World War I-era mass killings of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, which amounted to a genocide. Turkey rejects the genocide label. In December 2021, the two countries ...
02/14/2023Earthquakes cause $84 billion damage to Turkey’s economy
Еhe damage caused by the two earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 7.6 on the Richter scale on February 6 have caused $84 billion damage to Turkey’s economy, Tass news agency reported citing the Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation. YEREVAN, February 13. /ARKA/. The damage ...
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