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New water treatment plant and garbage collectors launched in Yerevan for 368 million drams
A new water treatment plant and garbage collectors have been launched in Yerevan, with the project costing 368 million drams, according to the city's mayor's office. YEREVAN, December 25. /ARKA/. A new water treatment plant and garbage collectors have been ...
12/25/2024Armenia to change rules for conscription in case of illness
... called up for military service, taking into account health-related restrictions. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan also mentioned that many diseases can often be treated through necessary procedures. However, citizens often show no interest in undergoing treatment, preferring to avoid military service instead. He noted that today's decision will close this loophole. The government will also take responsibility for treating the individual so they can continue their service in the future. Additionally, ...
12/19/2024Drinking water prices in Armenia to remain unchanged in 2025
... reducing it by 0.4 drams per cubic meter. About State Support On March 28 of this year, the Armenian government granted subsidies of 1.1 billion drams to ‘’Veolia Djur’’ CJSC to ensure that, in 2024, the prices for drinking water and wastewater treatment services for retail consumers remain unchanged. About the Water Supply Operator ‘’Veolia Jur’’ CJSC, a subsidiary of the French company Veolia Generale des Eaux, is the sole operator of water supply and wastewater services in Yerevan ...
11/27/2024Over 460 new HIV cases detected in Armenia this year
... registered in the Shirak region," Mergelyan noted. The head of the Epidemiological Control and Consultation Department at the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Vardan Arzakanyan, stated that all processes, including HIV testing, diagnosis, and treatment, are free in Armenia not only for local citizens but also for other residents of the country. -0-
11/25/2024UN Court gives Armenia and Azerbaijan time to prepare documents on racial discrimination applications
... deadline is l 12 November 2025, the ICJ says on X. This is related to the counter-memorials – the documents in which the parties refute the arguments of the opposite side on the merits of the case. Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of crimes committed against Armenians over several decades, including murder, torture and inhuman treatment. On 16 September 2021, Armenia filed a case with ICJ against Azerbaijan for alleged violations of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. On 23 September of the same year, Azerbaijan filed a counterclaim ...
11/19/2024ICJ upholds two of Yerevan's objections and rejects one
... preliminary objections raised by Baku in the ‘’Armenia vs Azerbaijan’’ case concerning the application of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. In the Hague court, Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of crimes against Armenians, including murder, torture, and inhuman treatment. On September 16, 2021, Armenia initiated legal proceedings against Azerbaijan for alleged violations of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. On 21 April 2023, Azerbaijan filed preliminary objections ...
11/13/2024UN Court of Justice rejects Baku's objections in Armenia v. Azerbaijan case
... Tuesday rejected two preliminary objections submitted by Baku in the Armenia v. Azerbaijan case regarding the application of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of crimes committed against Armenians, including murder, torture and inhuman treatment. Azerbaijan filed a counterclaim against Armenia. On 21 August 2023; Armenia submitted its written objections and position on Azerbaijan's preliminary objections. On 15-19 April this year, public hearings on the preliminary objections were held....
11/12/2024State subsidies for chemotherapy to increase significantly - minister
..., Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today, speaking at a parliamentary discussion of the government's draft budget for 2025. According to the minister, the government intends to increase the amount of state subsidies provided to citizens for the treatment of cancer several times. She said studies show that citizens have to bear a significant portion of the costs, including due to the rising cost of drugs. According to her, with the introduction of the universal health insurance system, the amount ...
11/01/2024Ardshinbank’s Private Clients Will Be Served in a Special Office
... opening event was attended by Ardshinbank’s leadership, large business representatives, top managers of various companies, individual entrepreneurs and customers. The concept of the new office goes in line with Ardshinbank’s ideology of special treatment towards private clients – it’s both modern and classic, symbolizing the latest approach to business while preserving the best traditions of classic banking. The office has comfortable meeting rooms where customers can hold meetings with ...
10/21/2024Most modern medical equipment on exceptional conditions from Acba Leasing
The scientific conference ‘Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer’ was held with the support of Acba Leasing Company, where modern methods of treatment were discussed and many issues were considered. YEREVAN, 12 October. /ARKA/. The scientific conference ‘Diagnosis and Treatment of ...
10/12/2024Armenia toughens sanctions for power and water supply disruptions
... energy distribution company Electric Networks of Armenia will pay a fine of 50% of the average monthly cost of consumed electricity, but not more than AMD 10,000. Similar norms are set out in the Rules on Provision of Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment Services. The new rules will come into force from 1 January 2025. The PSRC reminded that according to the Rules of Distribution Networks in the Electricity Market, in case of violation of the order or terms of planned, emergency power supply ...
10/09/2024Free Armenian Prisoners initiative calls on Formula 1 CEO to address human rights violations in Azerbaijan
... Rosindell, and leaders of the Armenian community, calls for immediate intervention regarding the detention of six Armenian political prisoners. The letter states, "These individuals are held hostage, denied fair trials, and subjected to inhumane treatment. The world is watching, and Formula 1 cannot ignore these blatant human rights abuses taking place under the shadow of their event—profit should not come at the cost of human rights." The Formula 1 championship in Baku is scheduled from ...
09/13/2024108 cases of West Nile fever confirmed in Armenia, Health Ministry takes action
... to ensure a drop in infections as the season progresses," Avanesyan noted. The health minister expressed concern over the spread and increasing activity of the disease. From the outset, Armenia has adapted and implemented testing protocols and treatment plans for the virus. Efforts are ongoing to prevent a rise in new cases. In response to reports of three deaths in Armavir province linked to West Nile Fever, Avanesyan clarified that two fatalities have been confirmed, with further details ...
09/05/2024Fraudsters use new scheme to steal citizens' money
... used by crooks to steal their money. "Citizens received calls from unknown persons claiming that their relative, who is in another country, allegedly had an accident or allegedly hit a person and it is necessary to urgently transfer an amount for treatment. After such calls, some persons came to the flats of these citizens and fraudulently took money from them," the police said. According to the police, in particular, $16 thousand, $20 thousand and $30 thousand were stolen from citizens by ...
08/07/2024Armenian-American Wellness Centre in Yerevan furnished with unique medical equipment (VIDEO)
... comprehensive answers. In this centre, the patient receives all the results of his/her examinations, as well as answers to their questions of concern. All this requires powerful equipment to examine the person, make the correct diagnosis and prescribe treatment. Our good partner in this case is Acba Leasing Company, which lent us a helping hand, and by joint efforts we were able to purchase the best and most modern equipment," says Khachanush Hakobyan, Director of the Armenian-American Wellness ...
08/05/2024Hepatitis incidence in Armenia this year decreased 1.3 times - Ministry of Health
... and preventive measures are very important. I would like to say that Armenian medical organisations conduct free examinations to detect this disease,’ she said. Abovyan stressed that the Ministry of Health is taking all necessary steps to make the treatment and medicines available to patients. This programme started in the second half of 2020. About 500 patients were included in the initial period. At the end of December 2023, some 2,569 patients with hepatitis C had received treatment under the ...
07/26/2024Russian Foreign Ministry: Whether Armenia, Azerbaijan discuss Ruben Vardanyan at negotiations is unknown
... other things, the resolution of humanitarian issues, such as the return and exchange of all persons held by the parties, careful treatment of cultural and religious heritage sites, the exchange of information through relevant structures and public organizations ... ... 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. During the exodus of ...
06/19/2024Armenia to abandon turnover tax and switch to unified tax system
... instructed to continue the realisation of the necessary steps for the improvement of the tax sector. The Ministry of Finance claims that the turnover tax has ceased to act as a tool for business development and has turned into an ‘extraordinary favourable treatment’, which allows some business entities to violate the principles of fair taxation. According to the proposed amendments to the Tax Code, turnover tax for small and medium-sized businesses should be doubled. Thus, the rate for trade companies ...
06/06/2024Efes Insurance launches two health insurance products in Armenia
... American company Mediguide, specializing in providing second medical opinions. He explained that the product provides financial compensation in the event of a cancer diagnosis, and also provides a second professional medical opinion on the prescribed treatment, diagnosis or examination results. “If at the time of concluding the insurance contract the policyholder does not have a diagnosis of cancer, but if such a diagnosis is made for the first time after six months (there is no waiting period for ...
05/31/2024Armenia values the contribution of the EFSD in promoting the stable functioning of the health care system
... ERDF's projects in Armenia is the financing of a $1 million programme to prevent cancer in women. On the basis of mobile mammography complex 38 per cent of women aged 50-69 living in remote areas of the country wereexamined, 261 patients receive free treatment. The proportion of breast cancer cases detected at early stages (0-II) is 84.4 per cent. The proportion of cases detected at stages III-IV has halved. More than 85 per cent of health workers involved in primary health care in the four regions ...
05/24/2024Healthcare Ministry to receive additional 3 billion AMD to cover government-paid services
... government-paid medical services for citizens, Healthcare Minister Anahit Avetisyan announced on Thursday. Half of this money will be spent on aid to low-income families, 400 million on emergency aid, 500 million on hemodialysis, 300 million on cancer treatment, 200 million on transplantation, and 100 more million on treating infectious diseases. Avetisyan explained that the expenditures are increasing as the number of patients is growing. Only 24.7 billion drams was required to cover government-paid ...
05/16/2024UN Committee against Torture points out killings, torture against Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians committed by Azerbaijan
The UN Committee against Torture pointed out extra-judicial killings and ill-treatment of ethnic Armenians committed by Azerbaijan during an armed conflict and “anti-terrorism operations” in Nagorno-Karabakh in its report published on 10 May. YEREVAN, 14 May. /ARKA/. The UN Committee against Torture pointed out extra-judicial killings and ill-treatment ...
05/14/2024Armenia may receive €10 mln. assistance from European Peace Facility – Azatutyun Radio
... measure that will have a duration of 30 months from the date of the adoption of the decision. According to the document, the assistance measure will finance the establishment of a mobile field camp capability for a battalion-size unit, including a medical treatment facility as well as relevant services and facilities. “The objective of the assistance measure is to contribute to strengthening the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia’s capabilities to enhance national security, stability and resilience ...
04/18/2024Armenia’s industrial output in January-February up 28.9% to AMD 461.6 billion
... billion drams (up by 7%). The processing industry accounted for 68.9% of the total output. The share of mining industry was 15.2%, that of supply of electricity, natural gas, steam and purified air - 14.9%, and water supply, sewerage, waste management and treatment - 1%. ($1 - AMD 388.47) -0-.
04/05/2024Soldier's House equipped with modern medical equipment thanks to assistance of Stepan Gishyan charitable foundation
... it we can shorten the duration of therapeutic surgery and prevent a number of complications. Thanks to this grant program, the operating room of our center was equipped with 2 sophisticated instruments that will allow us to carry out more effective treatment of our pateints. Sets of maxillofacial and dental instruments, laser device purchased thanks to the grant will give us an opportunity to solve a number of problems of the guys with military disability," said Mikael Sahakyan, Chief Doctor ...
04/04/2024Sati Spivakova - goodwill ambassador of the "City of Smiles" foundation
... Hematology and Oncology Center, met with the management of the Foundation headed by Director Esther Demirchyan and parents of the children-beneficiaries. The main goal of this humanitarian mission was to organize a real holiday for the children undergoing treatment. Numerous surprises were waiting for the little patients - a performance of a mobile puppet theater, a show of balloons, gifts from the high guest, who showed an individual approach to literally every child treated in the department. At the ...
04/04/2024Compliance with outdoor advertising standards in Yerevan will be inspected, video surveillance cameras to be installed in kindergartens
... to him, only a few persons exercising control should have access to the cameras. 'The mayor's office should be sure that the atmosphere in pre-school institutions is favorable," Avinian said. In December 2023, videos depicting episodes of cruel treatment and beating of children in kindergartens, including private ones, appeared in the Armenian segment of social networks. --0--
04/01/2024Azerbaijan's impunity for use of illegal force has led to new territorial claims to Armenia - Ararat Mirzoyan
... aggression, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, torture, starvation and other forms of inhumane treatment. It endured a ten-month-long blockade of the Lachin corridor, the only connection to Armenia and the world, and then ... ... pogroms. Together with similar acts in Baku, Kirovabad and other Armenian-populated cities of Azerbaijan, around 360 thousand Armenians were forced to flee their homes, deprived of all their rights, including the right to property, and find refuge in Armenia....
02/28/2024Free breast cancer screening program will cover all Armenia - Health Ministry
... diagnosed, the state bears the entire cost of surgery. The state also covers the cost of radiation therapy and co-finances chemotherapy. In addition, since 2020, the state has been providing the drug Trastuzumab free of charge for the entire course of treatment. ‘If a few years ago our citizens had to travel abroad to undergo positron emission tomography, now there is no need for it. Now it is done in Armenia as well," Gonyan noted. Since 2020, about 739 women have received 17 free injections ...
02/02/2024Some 28 babies born to families of fallen servicemen in 2023 as part of infertility treatment program - minister
... state-funded infertility program, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said today. According to her, the government changed the age thresholds last year, resulting in an increase in the number of participants in the program. "The infertility treatment program is very important. Every year the government expands the range of services provided, and the number of beneficiaries is also growing," Avanesyan said at a press conference on Friday. For instance, parents of deceased servicemen ...
01/12/2024Acba Bank launches 4 charity projects for children of Artsakh
... to reach out to children who are in a difficult situation. The first project of the bank is addressing the children's health. With the support from Acba, the Children's Health Foundation of Armenia will purchase all the medicine necessary for urgent treatment of more than 100 children forcibly displaced from Artsakh. With the second project, Acba supports the City of Smile charity fund. With the support of the bank, 2 children with cancer will receive complete treatment. The third project is called ...
12/29/2023Armenian government approves free trade agreement between EEU and Iran
... customs duties on the goods that have export priority for Armenia and a large share in Iran's trade, in particular, mineral and carbonated water, soft drinks, mutton, chocolate and sweets. Moreover, this is the first time Iran will apply such preferential treatment for foreign goods. In addition, customs duties will be reduced on some non-food products such as cigarettes, metal concentrates, pure copper, silver products, as well as a number of re-exported goods. Earlier, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister ...
12/14/2023How to Build Up Financial Discipline
... unnecessarily; they take new loans without repaying the current ones. If you avoid these mistakes and treat credit products responsibly, they will help you in solving important tasks: buying a home or means for work and production, paying for medical treatment and studies. The key principle is that the use of the bank's funds must be beneficial. Stay on top of the agenda and think about your own benefit In order to protect yourself from unexpected loss of funds, for example, depreciation of savings,...
12/12/2023About 500 cases of HIV registered in Armenia in 2023
... a large number of citizens' appeals compared to previous years," he said. Atoyan noted that the purpose of installing mobile clinics is early diagnosis of the disease, which allows avoiding complications. He drew attention to the fact that the treatment of the disease, including the first diagnosis, is free of charge. -0-
12/01/2023At least 55 Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijani captivity- human rights activist
... activist Siranush Sahakyan told reporters on Thursday. YEREVAN, November 30. /ARKA/. According to official data, 55 Armenians are currently held in captivity in Azerbaijan, but unofficially their number is much larger, lawyer, human rights activist ... ... took place only a few weeks after their captivity. "All those captives who were repatriated to Armenia testified to mistreatment and torture. Comparing all available data, we believe that there is simply no mechanism in Azerbaijan to exclude torture....
11/30/2023Health Minister and Belgian ambassador discus cooperation
... Minister Anahit Avanesyan and Belgian Ambassador to Armenia Eric de Munck discussed today the status of health reforms in the country and possible cooperation in a number of areas, such as support for introduction of compulsory health insurance in Armenia, treatment of burns, professional training, cooperation in pharmaceuticals and in treatment of cancers. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan and Belgian Ambassador to Armenia Eric de Munck discussed today the status of health ...
11/27/2023Pashinyan calls for speeding up procedure for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees to obtain citizenship
... as much as possible. "Those residents of Nagorno-Karabakh who have already applied for employment can be given special treatment," the prime minister said. On October 26, the Armenian government approved a decision to take under its 'temporary ... ... Armenian citizenship. On September 19, Azerbaijan launched what it called an "anti-terrorist" operation against ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh. The assault lasted 24 hours and ended with Azerbaijani forces gaining full ...
11/24/2023Armenia's GDP growth slows down to 7.4% in Q3 - official statistics
... administration and related activities - 10.4%, and supply of electricity, gas, steam and air - 10%. Professional, scientific and technical activities saw 5.2% growth, health and social services - 4.1%, water supply and disposal, management and waste treatment - 2.8%, mining industry- 2.6%, agriculture, forestry and fishing - 1.4%. Declines were recorded in financial and insurance activities - 15%, real estate related activities - 12.4%, processing industries - 7.1% and transportation and warehousing ...
11/20/2023More than 10,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operated in Armenia in 2022- statistics
... repair of automobiles and motorcycles accounted for 4.3 trillion drams, processing industry –for 862 billion drams, and information and communication sector- for 518.8 billion drams. The enterprises engaged in water supply, management and sewage waste treatment accounted for 6.1 billion drams. The biggest turnover was registered in Yerevan (5.5 trillion drams), the smallest - in Vayots Dzor (43.9 billion drams). Last year these enterprises employed 256,583 workers. The bulk were in wholesale and retail ...
11/20/2023Armenian government to sell two land plots to Erebuni Medical Center for almost $1.7 million.
.... The land plots -2,357 and 1,772 square meters respectively will be alienated through direct sale. The Erebuni Medical Center plans to use the land plots to expand its activities and improve the availability and quality of services provided for the treatment of oncological diseases. As of September 22, 2023, the market value of the land plots was estimated at 677.3 million drams. ($1 - AMD 402.41). --0--
11/17/2023Living on credit: the path of losers or the privilege of the rich?
... invest in savings. How to choose the most appropriate type of credit? The choice of the best credit depends on the purpose for which you intend to take it. For example, it is more convenient to take out a targeted consumer loan for education or medical treatment. The bank will immediately transfer money to the organization that provides you with the service. Usually, such loans are issued for a long period of time and at a low interest rate. One of the most common cases of a special-purpose loan is ...
11/15/2023Vagif Khachatryan’s 15-year prison sentence handed down by Azerbaijani court amounts to a death penalty, says Lemkin Institute
... November 2023 by Azerbaijan. A resident of Nagorno-Karabakh, Khachatryan was detained at the illegal Hakari Bridge checkpoint on 29 July 2023 while he was being evacuated from his homeland by the International Committee of the Red Cross for urgent medical treatment. This checkpoint was established by Azerbaijan in the Lachin Corridor in April 2023, four months after Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of the same corridor on 12 December 2022. This blockade left the then 120,000 inhabitants of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) ...
11/14/2023Four reasons why you should invest in yourself
... difficult to work competently on the mental state, and turning to a specialist is a reasonable step. If you doubt the benefits of investing in your health, change your perspective and think about the potential waste of money. By continually replacing treatment with symptom management, you risk a situation where the accumulated problems hit at the same time. Hospitalization, multi-step diagnosis, or surgery may then be necessary. This is a scenario that no one should wish on anyone. Above all, it is ...
10/31/2023Hungary to provide 40 million forints to families that 'returned' from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia - Foreign Minister
... Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia," Péter Szijjártó said, meaning more than 100,000 residents of Nagorno-Karabakh who were displaced due to the Azerbaijanioffensive on Sept. 19-20. Péter Szijjártó noted that Hungary is ready also to assist in the treatment of Nagorno-Karabakh citizens if necessary. "Our medical institutions are ready to admit children from these families. We have agreed today that 30 scholarships will be provided in Hungarian universities (to students from Nagorno-Karabakh),...
10/27/2023Remains of 40 victims of Stepanakert explosion identified and buried in Armenia - Health Ministry
... of the victims continue to donate blood to speed up the process," Avanesyan told a press briefing. According to her, 150 patients injured in the September 25 explosion or wounded in the course of September 19 Azerbaijani offensive are receiving treatment in various medical institutions and 19 patients are being treated abroad. ‘Positive dynamics is observed in the condition of the injured and wounded," the Minister noted. At the same time, she noted that the process of rehabilitation ...
10/25/2023Council of Europe Committee of Ministers: Azerbaijan must ensure Karabakh Armenians' right to live in their homes in dignity, free from intimidation and discrimination
... European Court of Human Rights on 22 September, i.e. to refrain from taking any measures which might entail breaches of their obligations under the Convention, notably Article 2 (right to life) and Article 3 (prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment). We took note of President Aliyev's public remarks about willingness to live in peace with Karabakh Armenians and preserve their rights. Azerbaijan has a clear primary responsibility for the fate of the population. Tangible, concrete and transparent guarantees must be provided. As an important confidence-building measure, we expect a comprehensive amnesty ...
10/19/2023PACE says massive exodus of entire Armenian population from Nagorno-Karabakh leads to reasonable suspicion that this can amount to ethnic cleansing
... the full respect of their rights”. Almost the entire Armenian population of the region had left their ancestral homeland and fled to Armenia “out of a genuine threat of physical extinction, a long-standing policy of hatred in Azerbaijan towards Armenians, and a lack of trust in their future treatment”, the parliamentarians pointed out. “It is not too late for Azerbaijan to redress the situation and prove its goodwill,” they said, noting Azerbaijan’s promises that the rights and freedoms of Armenian residents will be ensured, and ...
10/13/2023Nagorno-Karabakh refugees suffer from malnutrition and multiple chronic diseases – health minister
... Stepanakert, as well as those wounded as a result of military aggression, including many women and children, are undergoing treatment," she said. Avanesyan emphasized that due to the blockade and the travel from Artsakh to Armenia, which lasted ... ...," she noted. On September 19, Azerbaijan launched what it called an "anti-terrorist" operation against ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh. The assault lasted 24 hours and ended with Azerbaijani forces gaining full ...
10/04/2023France increases support for Armenia to 12.5 million euros to help displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh
... last month to hand over humanitarian aid to the facility. She was accompanied by Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. The explosion killed 170 people and insured many others. Colonna said four of the patients would be transported to France for further treatment. "My visit expresses France's friendship, but not only friendship, but support and solidarity and diplomatic solidarity. France reacted quickly to the tragedy that saw tens of thousands of people displaced from their homes under threat ...
10/04/2023Sixty trucks with Armenian cognac stuck at Upper Lars border crossing
... answer comes which may take from 1 week to 1 month. Commenting on claims that Russia is applying "economic sanctions" against Armenia, the customs attaché said the Russian side has objective grounds for such actions. He said if cases of unfair treatment of businessmen from Armenia are revealed, the Armenian side will immediately establish contact with Russian partners and discuss the issues with all possible options. The information is also provided to the Armenian State Revenue Committee and ...
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