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Armenia to tighten control over trout catch from Sevan
... high-altitude lakes in Europe and Asia, located in the very heart of the Armenian Highlands at an altitude of 1914 meters. Its water surface area is almost 1,500 square kilometers. The only river flowing out of it is the Razdan River (a tributary of the River Araks), while 28 rivers flow into it from a total basin area of 2776 square kilometers. By 2030, the lake level is to be raised to l 1903.5 m above sea.-0-
11/06/2024Regulatory body in Armenia investigates sale of eggs labelled "ECO" by Araks poultry farm
Armenian Competition Protection Commission (CPC) has launched an investigation into the sale of eggs labelled with the word "ECO" by "Araks" poultry farm. YEREVAN, 11 March. /ARKA/. Armenian Competition Protection Commission (CPC) has launched an investigation into the sale of eggs labelled with the word "ECO" by "Araks" poultry farm. According to the regulator,...
03/11/2024Water level in Lake Sevan dropped by 10 centimeters
... Highlands, at 1,914 meters above sea level. The lake stretches more than 70 kilometers in length, from northwest to southeast, and the area of its water mirror reaches almost 1.5 thousand square kilometers. Only one river, the Hrazdan (a tributary of the Araks), flows out of the lake, while 28 rivers flow into it. -0-
02/01/2024Due to climate change, Armenia will make water withdrawal from Araks River for 5 months every year
The Armenian government has approved today water withdrawals from the border River of Araks for 5 months every year. YEREVAN, February 1. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has approved today water withdrawals from the border River of Araks for 5 months every year. The decision is meant to mitigate the consequences of the decline of ...
02/01/2024Iran’s FM dismisses concerns on radioactive contamination of border river Araks
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian refuted reports that the Metsamor nuclear power plant in neighboring Armenia may have polluted the Aras (Araks) border river with radioactive materials, Tasnim news agency reported. YEREVAN, January 3. /ARKA/. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian refuted reports that the Metsamor nuclear power plant in neighboring Armenia may have polluted ...
01/03/2024Armenia and Iran to resume joint monitoring of border River of Araks- minister
Armenia and Iran will resume joint monitoring of the border Araks River, Environment Minister Hakob Simidyan said on Thursday. YEREVAN, November 2. /ARKA/. Armenia and Iran will resume joint monitoring of the border Araks River, Environment Minister Hakob Simidyan said on Thursday. "The Araks River is ...
11/02/2023Construction of transport corridor to Nakhchivan launched on Iran-Azerbaijan border
... Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev participated in the concrete-pouring ceremony for the construction of Aghband bridge at the border zero point of the two countries on Friday, IRNA news agency reported. This joint border bridge will be built on the Araks River and be a passage between Iran, Nakhchivan and the Republic of Azerbaijan. Officials from Azerbaijan and Iran expressed their confidence that the new bridge would serve to strengthen friendly relations between the two countries, further develop ...
10/06/2023If shooting continues at unarmed workers that will be seen as direct attack on American capital, owners of Yeraskh smelter warn
... assuming that used water is in closed circulation and will not discharge the plant area. It’s like the coolant used in vehicle engine that never discharges from the vehicle. Azerbaijan also emphasizes the possible pollution/contamination of the river Araks, which, is 6 km away from the plant. Even if we intend to pollute the river, it would be impossible for us. The furnace chimney of our plant will be of 33 meters height and equipped with a three-stage filtration system, thus the air rising through ...
07/15/2023Armenian regulator removes ban on operation of Araks poultry farm
The Armenian Food Safety Inspection Authority has removed the ban on the operation of Araks poultry farm in Armavir region. YEREVAN, June 27. /ARKA/. The Armenian Food Safety Inspection Authority has removed the ban on the operation of Araks poultry farm in Armavir region. The press service of the regulator reported that no non-compliance ...
06/27/2023Russian agricultural watchdog says the number of Armenian crop produces put in quarantine drops
... by relevant Armenian authorities due to which low-quality and unsafe products could be exported to Russia. The Armenian Food Safety Inspection Authority said the ban was removed after a series of inspections in a number of dairy companies, which showed ... ... information provided by the Inspection Authority and the guarantees that Green Prod, Spayka, Alashkert Group and Igit LLC, as well as Araks-2 companies meet the requirements of the legal acts of the Russian Federation and the Eurasian Economic Union -0- -
06/27/2023Regulator discovers salmonella in frozen chicken meat of Araks firm
... repeat examination of a sample of its product revealed pathogenic salmonella. YEREVAN, June 15. /ARKA/. The Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate has ordered a local poultry farm to suspend operation after a repeat examination of a sample of its product ... ... locally produced frozen poultry meat for laboratory examination. The examination revealed pathogenic salmonella in the samples of Araks frozen chicken meat. The head of the Inspectorate ordered checks at Araks Poultry Farms CJSC and a sample of Araks Chicken ...
06/15/2023Russian agricultural watchdog removes ban on imports of dairy products of Armenian companies
... by relevant Armenian authorities due to which low-quality and unsafe products could be exported to Russia. The Armenian Food Safety Inspection Authority said the ban was removed after a series of inspections in a number of dairy companies, which showed ... ... information provided by the Inspection Authority and the guarantees that Green Prod, Spayka, Alashkert Group and Igit LLC, as well as Araks-2 companies meet the requirements of the legal acts of the Russian Federation and the Eurasian Economic Union -0-
06/14/2023Armenia seeks to boost trade with Iran to 1$ billion a year- ambassador
... are ready to have face to face meetings between the two countries merchants and businessmen and we invite West Azarbaijan province merchants and officials to visit Armenia’s Syunik province," he said. Ambassador Avagyan further reiterated that Araks border river is of significant importance for both Iran and Armenia and to ease the emerged environmental worries one of the mines has been shut down till required moves will be made to eliminate the environmental hazards. He said that East Azarbaijan ...
08/01/2022Armenia to build dam on River Araks to restore its previous bed
The Armenian government decided today to release 22.38 million drams to finance a plan designed to restore the bed of the border River Araks to its previous state to avoid further collapses. YEREVAN, June 30. /ARKA/. The Armenian government decided today to release 22.38 million drams to finance a plan designed to restore the bed of the border River Araks to its previous state ...
06/30/2022Armenian SCPEC suspects five poultries of entering in anticompetitive agreement
Armenia's State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition (SCPEC) has opened an inquiry into five poultry farms, namely Arzni Poultry Farm, Project Inter-Invest, Ashtarak Dzu, Lusakert Elite and Araks l Poultry Farm. YEREVAN, June 22. /ARKA/. Armenia's State Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition (SCPEC) has opened an inquiry into five poultry farms, namely Arzni Poultry Farm, Project Inter-Invest, Ashtarak Dzu, Lusakert Elite ...
06/22/2022Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure visits Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Combine
... water supply, which was installed in summer 2021. Currently the water recycling is carried out in a completely closed system, which almost excludes the negative impact on the environment, including the outflow of industrial water in the direction of the Araks River. The Agarak Copper and Molybdenum Combine is an asset of GeoProMining Company. The combine is located in the south of Armenia, on the border with Iran, and is the largest industrial facility of the Meghri region. Since 2007, GeoProMining has ...
02/21/2022Armenia ready for delimitation and demarcation of border with Azerbaijan - Security Council Secretary says
... border to the border troops of the National Security Service will be possible only when the process of delimitation and demarcation is completed. "Border troops are currently controlling a border section stretching from the village of Tekh to the Araks River. We could deploy our border guards to this section because it is more or less determined accurately. In other sections it will be possible only after the process of delimitation and demarcation is over," he explained. Armenian Prime Minister ...
08/30/2021Regulator fines three poultry farms for abusing their dominant position in market
Armenia’s anti-trust agency said Monday it has penalized the Araks, Arzni and Ashtarak Dzu poultry farms to the tune of about 42.6 million drams. YEREVAN, August 10. /ARKA/. Armenia’s anti-trust agency said Monday it has penalized the Araks, Arzni and Ashtarak Dzu poultry farms to the tune of about 42.6 million ...
08/10/2021Babayan: Azerbaijan seeking to enclose Russian peacekeeping troops in Nagorno-Karabakh
... large number of troops to the border with Iran, as well as to encircle the Russian peacekeeping contingent deployed in Nagorno-Karabakh. Turkey's largest presence in Azerbaijani is in Nakhichevan and Ganja. The goal is to connect these regions with Araks River," Babayan said. According to him, if a tunnel is built under the Mrav mountain ridge, Azerbaijan will be able to solve several problems. “First, in parallel with the construction of a transport tunnel, a tunnel can be built to divert ...
08/09/2021Armenia’s five largest water reservoirs have currently 210 million cubic meters less of water than a year ago
... million cubic meters less of water than in 2020, and compared to 2019 - by 350 million cubic meters less. The reservoirs of the Araks and Akhuryan rivers have 180 million cubic meters less of irrigation water and those of the Sevan-Hrazdan system- 30 million ... ... that are regularly published, stressing that at the moment the country has a high degree of fire hazard and urged to observe safety rules, since negligence can lead to disastrous consequences. -0-
07/02/2021Armenia’s environment ministry closes Norashen nature reserve for visitors for six month
... This bird species is listed in the Red Book of Armenia. Armenian gulls nest near mountain lakes in Armenia, Georgia, Turkey and western Iran. The largest populations in Armenia are found in the basin of Lake Sevan, on Lake Arpi, in the valleys of the Araks, Hrazdan and Akhuryan rivers. In winter most of the birds migrate to the coasts of Turkey, Lebanon and Israel. Fewer – to Cyprus, Egypt and the Gulf countries. Egg laying season is in April.-0-
07/02/2021Battles in all directions – Hovhannisyan presents situation along Artsakh war frontline (VIDEO)
... tried to attack in the direction of several positions. They were immediately defeated and thrown back with significant losses," he said. Hovhannisyan said that throughout the day the fighting continued also in the southern direction, north of the Araks River and in the direction of some heights. “Our armed forces have certain positional advantages, but the fighting continues and I cannot say anything concrete at the moment. There were two separate processes in the central direction: first, in ...
10/30/2020Azerbaijan forced to switch to sabotage actions in Nagorno-Karabakh
... does not mean that all these 20 thousand have been killed or that all their 300 tanks have been destroyed." “The remnants are being collected, and another formation is created, which continues the war in a different way. In the south along the Araks River, after an unsuccessful blitzkrieg, they began a process of pushing through, constantly increasing in number. They threw our forces back, because they had a numerical and technical advantage," he said, adding that now these pushing formations,...
10/30/2020Yerevan denies Baku’s allegation about full control over Artsakh-Iran border
... Forces of Azerbaijan took full control of the Artsakh-Iranian border. "Fierce battles are going on along the entire length of this border and there can be no talk of complete control. Even if somewhere, in some narrow areas, their troops see the Araks River, this does not mean complete control," he said. War in Artsakh On September 27, at 07:10, Azerbaijani troops launched an offensive along the entire length of the contact line in Artsakh, but were thrown back in several directions. Intense ...
10/22/2020Enemy troops attack with dense rows, heavy toll on Azerbaijani side – Armenian defense ministry reports (VIDEO)
... frontline and also pointed out the changes in the Azerbaijani army’s tactics. "Early this morning, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces resumed large-scale offensive actions, especially in the northern direction and in the south, a little further from the Araks Valley," he said. Hovhannisyan noted that attempts were made in both directions to develop the offensive, mainly by infantry forces under the cover of intense artillery fire and with minimal use of military equipment. “The enemy attacked ...
10/14/2020Defense Army has significant advances and important positional improvements – ministry
.... /ARKA/. Artsrun Hovhannisyan, spokesman for Armenian Defense Ministry, presented the situation in Artsakh at a briefing in the Single Information Center. "Yesterday all night and this morning the fighting continued. At night, the enemy in the Araks valley along the length of the river tried to accumulate forces and move forward. Our reconnaissance units followed the enemy's actions, spotted them in time and inflicted heavy losses on the accumulation of their forces with accurate artillery ...
10/07/2020Azerbaijan trying to provoke Artsakh side to open fire along border with Iran – Armenian defense ministry
... Hovhannisyan, spokesman for the Armenian defense ministry. "In particular, in the southern direction of the Artsakh-Azerbaijani military operations, Azerbaijani units in numerous groups are accumulating directly along the Artsakh-Iranian border (along the Araks River) and, in fact, hiding behind this border, they are trying to move forward," he wrote on his Facebook page. According to Hovhannisyan, with such tactics the Azerbaijani side is trying to provoke the Artsakh side to open fire or strike ...
10/07/2020Armenian defense ministry presents new data on Azerbaijan’s losses in Artsakh
... infrastructure continue to be fired upon. There are wounded,” he said. Hovhannisyan said that fighting intensified again in the afternoon, especially in the southern direction. "The enemy has once again attempted a large-scale offensive along the Araks valley, using missile systems, armored vehicles, infantry and groups. There are also servicemen not under the control of Azerbaijan," he said. Regarding the results of the fighting, he said that according to information on the morning of October ...
10/07/2020Azerbaijan's losses many times greater than those of Artsakh - Arayik Harutyunyan
... briefing on Wednesday the results of the third day of the war unleashed by Azerbaijan with the assistance of Turkey. “There were no tangible changes in positions, very active large-scale hostilities took place in the same territories from Omar to Araks, mainly in Omar, Mravsk mountain ranges and on the north wing - Echnikner, Matahis. The central, eastern direction is not so active anymore. The southern, southeastern direction is very active, that is, in the Araks valley and towards Fizuli,” ...
10/01/2020Armenian forces destroy tens of Azerbaijani tanks, killing hundreds of soldiers
... meeting discussed the operational situation in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan border zone and the actions of Armenian armed forces aimed at inflicting a commensurate counterstrike on the enemy. Azerbaijani troops began large-scale offensive operations in the Araks valley and in the Mataghis-Talish direction late on Monday, a spokesman for the Armenian Defense Ministry Artsrun Hovhannisyan wrote in a Facebook post. He said the Artsakh Defense Army successfully resisted all attacks and inflicted significant ...
09/29/2020Armenian environment ministry embarks on dismantling illegal constructions on Lake Sevan coastal areas
... Grigoryan said that the proper management of the coastline and the dismantling of illegal buildings are crucial to ensure the safety of the water resources of Lake Sevan, wildlife and ecological subsystems. In this regard, he said, inspections and monitoring ... ... surface reaches almost 1.5 thousand square kilometers. The only source from the lake is the Hrazdan River (a tributary of the Araks), while 28 rivers flow into it, the total area of the basins, which is 2776 sq. kilometers. By 2030, the lake level is planned ...
08/25/2020€5 million allocated for restoration and maintenance of balance of Lake Sevan ecosystem
... 1914 meters. In length, from north-west to south-east, the lake extends for more than 70 kilometers, and the area of its water surface reaches almost 1.5 thousand square kilometers. The only source from the lake is the Hrazdan River (a tributary of the Araks), while 28 rivers flow into it, the total area of the basins, which is 2776 sq. kilometers. By 2030, the lake level is planned to be increased to the optimal 1903.5 m. -0-
07/21/2020Administrative proceedings taken against some egg-producing companies in Armenia
... dominance or competition-hindering collusions. The antitrust agency decided to take administrative proceedings against Variant Group LLC, Lusakert LLC, Lusakerti Elit LLC, Gntunik LLC, Ashtarak Dzu LLC, Arzni Pedigree Poultry-Swine-Cattle OJSC and Araks Poultry Farm CJSC. -0---
02/25/2020Businessmen in Armenian Armavir region begins growing cotton
... Armenian soil. "Fields in Armenia are very well suited for growing cotton, and here I get twice as much cotton per hectare as in Tajikistan," said Abdilov. In the 20s-30s of the last century there were a lot of cotton fields in the valley of the Araks River in Armenia: they exceeded 4% of the total acreage of the valley. In the city of Armavir there was a cotton gin plant. From the end of the 30s, the land under crops began to dwindle , and from the 60s cotton fields gave way to more familiar ...
10/04/2018Fire on Mount Ararat poses no threat to Armenia – emergency ministry
... tried to put the blaze out from air, but in vain. The Armenian emergency ministry says in its press release that the area swallowed by the flame is quite large, but it is still far from the border with Armenia. “Even if it comes close to the border, Araks River will be a natural obstacle to it,” the press office says. -0---
09/18/2018Armenian government resolute to address Lake Sevan’s problems
... is the main source of drinking water in the region, one of the largest high-mountain lakes in Europe and Asia, located in the heart of the Armenian upland at an altitude of 1914 meters. A single river originates from the lake - the Hrazdan River (the Araks tributary), with 28 rivers flowing into it. By 2030, the lake level is to rise to 1,903.5 meters. -0-
08/06/2018Armenian water reservoirs contain 30 million cubic meters less water than in 2017
... Gegharkunik regions. In view of these factors, the anticipated spring floods in most of the rivers will be significantly lower than normal, said Azizyan. He noted that in case of high temperature and abundant rains, floods are possible in the rivers of Araks, Debed, Pambak, Astkh, Akhuryan, Hrazdan, Azat and Arpa. He said also that since the beginning of the year, the water level in the lake Sevan has increased by 11 centimeters and is expected to rise by another 40-45 cm in July. Earlier the State ...
04/03/2018Mining industry and small hydropower plants are main sources of river pollution in Armenia
... plants are believed to be harmless, in fact they cause serious damage to the ecosystem. According to Victoria Buniazyan, the editor of EcoLur newspaper, covering environmental issues, there are 215 rivers in Armenia and the largest of them is the River Araks. She said there are also 184 small hydropower plants in Armenia built on reservoir systems. She said EcoLur together with experts from the Ministry of Nature Protection examined about 130 hydroelectric power stations built on rivers, revealing a ...
03/13/2018VanSevan to reequip the winery and create new jobs
... said at a meeting of the Armenian government on Thursday. He said the average wage at the plant will be 200 thousand drams. The government meeting also decided to provide the company with additional VAT benefits. The winery is located in the village of Araks in Aragatsotn province. The deputy minister said the company was granted a VAT deferment for the import 31.5 million drams worth equipment. Earlier the company pledged to invest 150 million drams in wine production and create 7 new jobs with an ...
02/15/2018Shnokh hydropower plant to cover 5% of Armenian domestic electricity consumption
... million. Energy infrastructure and natural resources minister Ashot Manukyan noted that the construction of the new HPP is part of a strategy to ensure energy security of the nation. "All the findings indicate that the resources of the Debed and Araks rivers are not being used enough. The HPP will be built with public and private funding, in conjunction with the Armenian Investors Club. This will be its first major project, "Manukyan said. He added that as part of the project 22 km long ...
08/10/2017Armenian expert in Iranian issues calls for quick establishment of FEZ in Meghri
... at a news conference, Voskanyan said the free economic zone can become not only an important stimulus for the development of the southern regions of Armenia, but to open up also new economic opportunities as the Iranian side has recently expanded its Araks free economic zone across the river Araks up to the border with Armenia. "As a member of the Eurasian Economic Union Armenia has its own agenda that should be promoted more actively, especially when it comes to cooperation with Georgia and ...
11/08/2016Archaeologists discover oldest street in Yerevan
... of preparations for the festive events dedicated to the 2800 anniversary of Erebuni, which will be marked in 2018. Erebuni was founded by Urartian King Argishti (785–753 BC) in 782 BC. It was built on top of a hill called Arin Berd overlooking the Araks River Valley to serve as a military stronghold to protect the kingdom's northern borders.-0-
07/07/2016EBRD organizes forum in Yerevan to support Armenia’s dairy industry
... standards. The study also suggests that there is a vast need of modernization in production to pave the way for improved quality and safety of local dairy producers. Following the Forum, the commercial farmers in Armenia will be offered training opportunities ... ... sector alone EBRD has invested about € 75 million, including several major dairy producers in Armenia, such as Ashtarak-kat and Araks. -0-
06/21/2016This year going to be most abundant in water over past five years
... rivers the volume of spring flood water is expected in the range of 100-120% of the norm, while the rivers in the basin of Lake Sevan may have 150% of the norm. In case of a sharp rise in temperature and heavy rains the rivers Debed, Pambak, Aghstev, Araks, Akhuryan , Hrazdan, Azat, Arpa and the rivers flowing into Sevan are likely to cause flooding,," said Azizyan. He refrained from making concrete forecasts saying they are possible only 3-4 days ahead of a flooding. However, he ruled out the ...
03/22/2016Armenia should not expect economic surge from lifting of sanctions against Iran, expert says
... given the small Armenian economy. He added, however, that their bilateral relations can progress due to the implementation of several large energy and infrastructure projects, including the construction of a hydroelectric power station on the border Araks River and power transmission lines. "In general, from an economic point of view, the lifting of sanctions will not result in an economic upsurge in Armenia because even during the sanctions period Armenia and Iran maintained a fairly high level ...
01/25/2016At least 300 million drams needed to start a new business, dairy and mineral water companies say
... -Ashtarak-Kat, Dustr Marianna and Tamara and Ani and about 90% of the mineral water market is held by Jermuk Group, PPP Mineral Water Plant and Jermuk Mayr Gortsaran. About 45% of the local cheese market is controlled by BG and Food, Dustr Melania and Araks-2 companies. According to the survey, other major obstacles to business expansion are non-availability of financial resources, red tape and unskilled workforce. ($ 1 - 482.24 drams). -0-
11/18/2015Iran respects Armenian community’s religion and traditions, historian says
... protected by law. It has two representatives in the Iranian parliament. Iranians respect our religious canons and traditions. We are free to follow our laws, which differ from Iranian ones,” said Galichyan. Galichyan recalled also that the bridge on the Araks River, which connects the two countries, was built on proceeds raised by the Armenian community of Iran. Iran has a 70 thousand–strong Armenian community, the largest Christian community in the country of 80 million and one of the largest Armenian ...
08/18/2015SCR provides suburban rail services to 293,300 passengers in eleven months
... of 293,000 passengers in eleven months of this year, general director of the company Victor Rebets told reporters on Monday. The current commuter travels offered by the company are Yerevan-Giumry-Yerevan, Yerevan-Ararat-Yerevan, Yerevan-Armavir (Araks)-Yerevan, Hrazdan-Almast-Hrazdan and Yerevan-Yeraskh-Yerevan. Apart from this, the SCR operates two international routes – Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan (from October to June) and Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan (from June to October). These routes ...
12/23/2014Border force awards Armenian villagers for help in frontier crosser detention
... reported on Thursday referring to the press secretary of the unit Sergey Grechin. The incident occurred on September 2 at the Armenian-Turkish border. Rafik Petrosyan and Karo Davtyan, villagers from Ararat, found a crosser on the bank of the River Araks, detained him and called the guards, Grechin said. The crosser, Farid Emami Satara, 26-year-old citizen to Afghanistan said he was on his way from Iran to Turkey where his family lives. Satara is transferred to Armenia’s National Security Service ...
09/11/2014Armenia could cooperate with Iran more efficiently: Expert
... Nver Davtyan implies. “Armenia could more efficiently use its potential in energy and industrial spheres,” Davtyan told ARKA. One of the largest bilateral projects implemented in energy sphere is a construction of two hydropower plants at Araks border river. One of the plants will be located in Meghri (Armenia), and the other –in Karachilar (Iran). The foundation of Meghri HPP was put on 8 November 2012. The expert believes this project is a good opportunity for the both sides to ...
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