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Armenia to tighten control over trout catch from Sevan
The Armenian National Assembly's Committee on Territorial Administration, Local Self-Government, Agriculture, and Environment ... ... 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 ...
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
The water level in Armenia's largest Lake Sevan has dropped by 10 centimeters compared to February 1 last year, the Hydrometeorology and Monitoring ... ... 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 ...
11/02/2023If shooting continues at unarmed workers that will be seen as direct attack on American capital, owners of Yeraskh smelter warn
... Virtual Funding LLC and CSE Global Investments LLC, which are building a steel casting plant outside the village of Yeraskh in the Armenian province of Ararat, warned Azerbaijan in a statement that if shootings in the direction of the unarmed workers of the ... ... 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 ...
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
... oversight” 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- -
06/27/2023Armenia seeks to boost trade with Iran to 1$ billion a year- ambassador
Armenia Ambassador to Iran Arsen Avagyan said that efforts are being made to increase Iran-Armenia annual trade to one billion ... ... 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 ...
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
Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Hovhannes Harutyunyan visited the Agarak Copper-Molybdenum ... ... 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 ...
02/21/2022Armenia ready for delimitation and demarcation of border with Azerbaijan - Security Council Secretary says
Armenia is fully prepared for launching the process of delimitation and demarcation of the border with Azerbaijan and is waiting ... ... 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 ...
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
... the most important thing is that everything that is happening has a geopolitical setting, aimed not only against Artsakh and Armenia, “the minister said to news.am According to him, Azerbaijan is pursing geopolitical goals not only across the region,... ... 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 ...
08/09/2021Armenia’s five largest water reservoirs have currently 210 million cubic meters less of water than a year ago
... the Ministry of Environment, told a news conference today. YEREVAN, July 2. /ARKA/. Armenia’s five largest water reservoirs have currently 210 million cubic meters less... ... 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... ... 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
Armenia’s Ministry of Environment has closed the Norashen nature reserve, which is part of Sevan National Park, for visitors ... ... 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 – ...
07/02/2021Battles in all directions – Hovhannisyan presents situation along Artsakh war frontline (VIDEO)
Artsrun Hovhannisyan, spokesman for the Armenian foreign ministry, presented Friday at a briefing the situation on the frontline in Artsakh. YEREVAN, October 30.... ...," 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 ...
10/30/2020Yerevan denies Baku’s allegation about full control over Artsakh-Iran border
Artsrun Hovhannisyan, spokesman for the Armenian foreign ministry, denied Thursday night at a briefing in the Unified Information Center Azerbaijan's allegation that ... ... 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 ...
10/22/2020Enemy troops attack with dense rows, heavy toll on Azerbaijani side – Armenian defense ministry reports (VIDEO)
Artsrun Hovhannisyan, spokesman for the Armenian defense ministry, at a briefing on Wednesday, presented the situation on the Artsakh-Azerbaijan frontline and also pointed ... ... 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 ...
10/14/2020Defense Army has significant advances and important positional improvements – ministry
Artsrun Hovhannisyan, spokesman for Armenian Defense Ministry, presented the situation in Artsakh at a briefing in the Single Information Center. YEREVAN, October ... ... 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 ...
10/07/2020Azerbaijan trying to provoke Artsakh side to open fire along border with Iran – Armenian defense ministry
... offensive actions, have been resorting to obvious provocations for the second day, said Artsrun Hovhannisyan, spokesman for the Armenian defense ministry. YEREVAN, October 7. /ARKA/. Azerbaijani armed forces’ units having no sufficient capabilities ... ... 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 ...
10/07/2020Armenian defense ministry presents new data on Azerbaijan’s losses in Artsakh
Artsrun Hovhannisyan, spokesperson for the Armenian defense ministry presented at a briefing on Tuesday the situation and updated figures on Azerbaijan's losses during 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 ...
10/07/2020Azerbaijan's losses many times greater than those of Artsakh - Arayik Harutyunyan
... “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 ... ... participation is not an accident, but is the result of many years of planned actions. “Turkey’s attitude toward the region, toward Armenia and toward the Armenian people has been forming for a very long time. In the future, we will have the opportunity to present ...
10/01/2020Armenian forces destroy tens of Azerbaijani tanks, killing hundreds of soldiers
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held an extraordinary meeting of the Security Council on Monday, the press service of ... ... 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 ...
09/29/2020Armenian environment ministry embarks on dismantling illegal constructions on Lake Sevan coastal areas
... 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... ... one of the largest alpine lakes in Europe and Asia, located in the very heart of the Armenian Highlands, at an altitude of 1914 meters. In length, from north-west to south-east... ... 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...
08/25/2020€5 million allocated for restoration and maintenance of balance of Lake Sevan ecosystem
The ministry of nature protection of Armenia announced Tuesday the provision of €5 million for restoration and maintenance of the balance of the ecosystem of Lake ... ... 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 ...
07/21/2020Administrative proceedings taken against some egg-producing companies in Armenia
Armenia's State Committee for Protection of Economic Competition decided Monday to take administrative proceedings against a number ... ... 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
A businessman in Armenia’s Armavir province, Gagik Khachatryan, is growing cotton in Armenia, for the first time over the last 30 years, according ... ... 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....
10/04/2018Fire on Mount Ararat poses no threat to Armenia – emergency ministry
The fire raging on Mount Ararat in Turkey’s territory poses no threat to Armenia, Novosti-Armenia reports referring to the Armenian emergency ministry’s press office. YEREVAN, September 18. /ARKA/.... ... 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
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a meeting today that looked into what could be done to effectively address irrigation ... ... 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
Water reservoirs in Armenia contain now 30 million cubic meters less irrigation water than in 2017, Levon Azizyan from the Hydrometeorology and ... ... 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 ...
04/03/2018Mining industry and small hydropower plants are main sources of river pollution in Armenia
..., the director of Zoology and Hydroecology Research Center, an affiliation of the National Academy of Sciences, blamed today Armenia’s mining industry and small hydropower plant for polluting the country’s rivers. YEREVAN, March 13.... ... 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 ...
03/13/2018VanSevan to reequip the winery and create new jobs
The Armenian winemaking company VanSevan LLC will create 11 new jobs and reequip its winery, deputy minister of economic development ... ... 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 ...
02/15/2018Shnokh hydropower plant to cover 5% of Armenian domestic electricity consumption
An Armenian government session today has approved a framework agreement on the design, construction, financing and operation of a ... ... 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 ...
08/10/2017Armenian expert in Iranian issues calls for quick establishment of FEZ in Meghri
... University, has called on authorities today to speed up the establishment of a free economic zone (FEZ) in Meghri, a southern Armenian town bordering Iran, recalling that such an intention had been voiced by the previous prime minister of Armenia who even ... ... 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 ...
11/08/2016Archaeologists discover oldest street in Yerevan
An Armenian-French-Iranian archaeological expedition has discovered the most ancient street of Yerevan, the head of the Armenian ... ... 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
The American University of Armenia hosted today the ‘Innovation and Knowledge-Sharing in the Dairy Sector forum,... ... industry more efficient and productive, with the ultimate objective to improve quality and safety of Armenia’s dairy products and to raise the overall competitiveness of the... ... 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
This year is going to be the most abundant in flood water over the past five years in Armenia, Levon Azizyan, the head of the Hydrological Service of Ministry of Emergency Situations, told a news conference today.... ... 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 ...
03/22/2016Armenia should not expect economic surge from lifting of sanctions against Iran, expert says
Armenia should not expect an economic surge due to the lifting of sanctions against Iran, Sergey Minasyan, head of Political Studies ... ... 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 ...
01/25/2016Border force awards Armenian villagers for help in frontier crosser detention
The frontier guarding unit of Russia’s Federal Security Service in Armenia has awarded two Armenian villagers who helped the Russian border guards to detain a border crosser, Novosti-Amrenia reported ... ... 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 ...
09/11/2014Armenia could cooperate with Iran more efficiently: Expert
Armenia uses just 6-10% of its economic potential in cooperating with Iran, Iran studies expert Nver Davtyan implies. YEREVAN,... ... 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 ...
04/26/2013Armenia taking efficient measures to neutralize pollution in Araks
Armenia is taking efficient measures to neutralize contamination of Araks, Iranian Minister of Energy Majid Namjoo said at a briefing Thursday, after laying foundation of Meghri hydro power plant. YEREVAN, November 9. /ARKA/. Armenia is taking efficient measures to neutralize contamination of Araks, Iranian Minister ...
11/09/2012Car hits train in week’s second accident in Armenia
... around 8:10am, a motor-car ran into an electric passenger train N 7011 operated on Araks-Yerevan route, at Echmiadzin-Masis section. None is injured, the press service... ... who neglected all security measures and crossed the railway jeopardizing passenger safety. It is the second rail accident in a week, says the report. On October 30, around... ... closed joint stock company is fully owned by the Russian Railway ojsc and is operating Armenian railroads on concession. The concession agreement was signed on February 13...
11/01/2012Yerevan & Tehran discuss constructing power transmission line, oil pipeline & hydropower plant on Araks
Armenia and Iran are discussing construction of the third high-voltage transmission line Armenia-Iran, joint hydropower plants on the Araks River and an oil pipeline, as well as a step-up of oil and chemical cooperation. YEREVAN, October 24. /ARKA/. Armenia and Iran are discussing construction of the third high-voltage transmission line Armenia-Iran, joint hydropower plants on the ...
10/24/2012Nature ministry to check toxic substance leak report
Armenia’s ministry of nature protection said it will check a report claiming a leak of toxic substances into the river of Debed ... ... Debed stretches for 178 km (152 km in Armenia and the rest in Georgia). Debed is the second full-flowing river of Armenia after Araks River. Its water is used for irrigation and power generation. The town of Alaverdi, Dsegh village (home of writer Hovhannes ...
10/17/2012Sanctions against Iran jeopardize implementation of Armenian-Iranian projects: expert
Western-slapped sanctions against Iran are jeopardizing the implementation of a set of joint Armenian-Iranian projects, Sevak Sarukganian, deputy head of Noravank foundation, told a news conference today. YEREVAN, March ... ... bulk,’ said Sarukhanyan. According to him, the sides may postpone the construction of a hydropower plant on the border Araks River, the construction of a pipeline and a railway to connect both countries. The war against Iran would be a serious challenge ...
03/06/2012Armenian and Iranian officials to specify the date for construction of Meghri hydropower plant
Armenian energy and natural resources minister Armen Movsisyan said Thursday that during Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s ... ... sides will sign a document specifying the concrete date to start the construction work on Meghri hydroelectric power station on Araks river on the border between the two countries. YEREVAN , December 23. /ARKA/. Armenian energy and natural resources minister ...
12/23/2011Over 256 million drams allocated for the recovery of shore protection facilities in the regions of Armenia
Government of Armenia adopted a decision on Thursday to allocate funds in the amount of 256 million drams to the Armenian Agriculture Ministry ... ... meeting Armenian Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyan said that recovery works will be conducted along the bank of the river Araks in the territory of the village Janfida in Armavir region and in the emergency sections in Syunik region. Protection facilities ...
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