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Armenian Investigative Committee exposes plans of "Sacred Struggle" movement to seize power
... actions aimed at seizing power in the country. "In order to realize their criminal intent to seize power, the members of the criminal group planned to commit terrorist acts. In particular, they were going to mine tunnels in Yerevan and on other roads in the republic, stage dozens of traffic accidents on large, busy streets and avenues. They also planned to paralyze traffic throughout the country by damaging or setting fire to vehicles, as well as to carry out explosions, fire at the walls of ...
06/25/2025People in need will be provided with jobs in Armenia, employers will receive compensation
... infrastructure, including the repair of social infrastructure facilities (schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, social protection institutions, cultural centers) and the improvement of adjacent territories, inter-municipal and intra-municipal roads, highways, sidewalks, parks, gardens, playgrounds. They will be able to provide social and household services, including the provision of non-professional services (care and maintenance) to lonely elderly people and other persons in need of care....
06/20/2025Armenian exporters and importers face serious problems due to Israel-Iran standoff
... economic entities have faced difficulties. This was stated by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan during an extraordinary meeting of the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs. "Cargo is delayed in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, on the roads. We have problems with exports. Our importers from Iran or through Iran are currently facing numerous problems. We hope that the standoff will end and we will be able to trade freely through the territory of friendly Iran, as before," Papoyan ...
06/16/2025Armenian authorities to allocate 13.8 billion drams from state budget for development of road and transport infrastructure
About 13.8 billion drams will be allocated from the state budget of Armenia for programs on reconstruction, repair and construction of roads and transport facilities, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan said at a government meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, June 5. /ARKA/. About 13.8 billion drams will be allocated from the state budget of Armenia ...
06/05/2025New tariffs for parking on the "red lines" in Yerevan were introduced to relieve the center - explanation of the city hall
... 2024); the city hall will challenge this decision. According to Hetq news agency, the court did not agree that the city administration justified the increase in fees by improving the quality of services and the intention to relieve congestion on the roads. About the new rates Since January 1, 2024, Yerevan has set increased parking rates, which are calculated depending on the city zones. In zone "A", parking rates were set at: 300 drams per hour, 2,000 drams per day, 5,000 drams per week,...
06/03/2025Program for housing affordability and infrastructure development in border areas of Armenia discussed in government
... visits to Lori and Tavush regions and gave specific instructions to those in charge. Speaking about the parallel implementation of the construction of educational complexes and the provision of transport services, Pashinyan noted that the improvement of roads is a prerequisite. "That is, in those areas where there are educational complexes, road repair is an absolute priority. This should be carried out simultaneously with the establishment of the educational process and the introduction of the ...
05/06/2025Armenia to receive up to 236 million euros from EIB for construction of Sisian-Kajaran highway
... the EU. Over the past decade, the Bank has financed a range of projects: from infrastructure and small businesses to water supply and wastewater treatment services. The EIB also finances the construction of cross-border communications to improve the safety and sustainability of roads. -0-
04/25/2025International tender announced in Armenia for construction of Kajaran tunnel
... announced in Armenia, the Road Department Foundation of the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure reports. It is noted that the tender for the construction of the Kajaran tunnel, about 7 km long, and the reconstruction of access roads to it, about 4 km long, has been announced within the framework of Tranche 4 of the International North-South Transport Corridor. The deadline for submitting applications is July 22, 2025. Earlier, it was reported that the Armenian government approved ...
04/24/2025WB to provide $100 mln to Armenia to increase the role of tourism in economy and remove barriers
... in seven prioritized areas across the country. The Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Improvement Project aims to address key constraints in Armenia's tourism sector. Over 1 million residents and visitors annually are expected to benefit from better roads, improved access to urban infrastructure services and enhanced tourism experiences in the project areas. Through the promotion of tourism practices that provide more durable returns and the improvement of business and professional skills within ...
04/18/2025Azerbaijan has not responded to Armenia's proposal to unblock communications - Pashinyan
Armenia presented its position on unblocking regional communications within the framework of the "Crossroads of Peace" project a long time ago and in written form, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told journalists on Wednesday. YEREVAN, April 16. /ARKA/. Armenia presented its position on unblocking regional communications within the framework of the ...
04/16/2025Pashinyan told what about 2 trillion drams confiscated as illegal property were used for
... salaries. “Today, there are ordinary servicemen who earn 582,000 drams,” said Pashinyan. From 2018 to 2024, 242 billion drams more were invested in road construction compared to the previous seven-year period. “An additional 2,000 kilometers of roads were built or repaired a 576% increase. This figure excludes the North-South Highway and subsidized programs,” he said. An additional 100 billion drams went to leasing and agricultural support programs. Between 2018 and 2024, 271 billion drams ...
04/15/2025Pashinyan says construction of road to Nrnadzor is important preparatory work for Crossroads of Peace project
The construction of a road leading to Nrnadzor village in the southern Armenia is a necessary preparatory work for the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace project, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/. The construction of a road leading to Nrnadzor village in the southern Armenia is a necessary preparatory work for the implementation of the Crossroads of Peace ...
03/27/2025Armenian government allocates over 2 billion drams for subvention programs in the regions
... clarifying that these programs are not related to subvention financing. Khudatyan also reported that work on two transport infrastructure projects began in 2024 and is expected to be completed this year. Additionally, it is planned to repair 500 km of roads, with around 280 km undergoing major repairs and the remainder receiving medium repairs. ($1 = 391.80 drams).
03/27/2025Armenia denies Azerbaijan's false accusations of ceasefire violations - Mirzoyan
... communications," said Foreign Minister Mirzoyan. He noted that the issue of communications extends beyond the borders of these two countries. To connect to regional and global logistics routes and contribute to them, Armenia initiated the "Crossroads of Peace" program – a project aimed at forming a comprehensive structure for regional communications, including roads, railways, pipelines, and energy networks. In order to increase predictability and strengthen mutual trust, Armenia has ...
03/20/2025Electric buses, new depot, and metro modernization: Yerevan Municipality discussed projects with ADB
... years, with an interest rate of 1.3%. ] The program envisages the construction of a new transport hub between Isakov and Arshakunyats Avenues, which will connect 3 administrative districts of Yerevan and significantly reduce traffic jams on the city's roads. A bridge will also be built across the Hrazdan River. Over nearly 20 years of cooperation with Armenia, the Asian Development Bank has invested more than US$1.9 billion in the country, supporting the government’s priorities in transport, public ...
03/19/2025Yerevan has no unilateral obligations regarding the opening of communications-MFA
... said in an interview with Armenpress. She recalled that Armenia proposed to launch Zangelan-Meghri-Ordubad-Yeraskh railway cargo transportation at the first stage. "This is the shortest possible railway between Zangelan and Ordubad. Regarding the roads, we have the kind of roads and terrain that we have and to accuse us of being a mountainous country would be unserious, to say the least," Badalyan said. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed his readiness to open all communications ...
03/19/2025Armenia invites France to participate in the construction of the North-South highway tunnel
... Financing will be carried out partly by loans from the EBRD, EIB and EFSD, and partly by the Armenian government. It is planned to build a new 60 km section of the road, which will increase the speed from 50 km/h to 100 km/h. There will be three-lane roads with asphalt concrete pavement, 5 tunnels (including one in the Bargushat area), 11 bridges, 68 fences and 43 retaining walls. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2032.-0-
03/06/2025Armenian PM confirms Yerevan's readiness to open all communication roads for Azerbaijan
... are open to Armenia or to those who pass through Armenia (neither roads, railroads, pipelines, power lines, nor cables). * All roads in Armenia are open to Azerbaijan * Armenia can open three checkpoints on the border with Azerbaijan in 1-2 weeks so that ... ... and passengers can enter the territory of Armenia and move to its exclave Nakhichevan and Turkey. * Armenia will ensure the safety of these cargo transportation. In order to avoid psychological difficulties of Azerbaijani drivers, these cargo transportations ...
03/04/2025Warming awaits Armenia
... said Gagik Surenyan, Deputy Director of the Center for Hydrometeorology and Monitoring. According to National Weather Center, snow is expected in some regions on February 26-27, during the day on March 1, and during the night on March 2, along with icy roads. However, on February 28, the night of March 1, and the day of March 2, no precipitation is forecast. A southwest wind will blow at speeds of 2-5 m/s, with gusts reaching 17-20 m/s on February 25 and February 26. In Yerevan, light snow is expected ...
02/26/2025Members of Armenian and Turkish delegations to OSCE PA meet in Vienna
... the Armenian delegation to the OSCE PA Artur Hovhannisyan announced in a Facebook post. He said the sides discussed a string of issues on normalization of relations between the two countries. 'Both sides emphasized the need for urgent unblocking of roads and other infrastructure in the region, as well as the development of economic relations,” he said.-0-
02/20/2025Work of trilateral group on unblocking communications 'frozen' due to Armenia's position - Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova again blamed Armenia for ‘freezing’ the work of an Armenian-Azerbaijani-Russian group that was set up to address the reopening of roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, February 14. /ARKA/. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova again blamed Armenia for ‘freezing’ the work of an Armenian-Azerbaijani-Russian group that was set up to address the reopening ...
02/14/2025Armenia promotes unblocking transport links for benefit of Azerbaijan and Georgia - Mirzoyan
... that the proposed unblocking, under the given conditions, will bring significant economic benefits to the South Caucasus countries—Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. The Armenian minister added that Armenia's approach is outlined in the "Crossroads of Peace" project, which includes simplified procedures that could be implemented, enabling both Armenia and Azerbaijan to benefit. About the "Crossroads of Peace" Project The Armenian regional communications project, "Crossroads ...
01/30/2025Armenia ready to receive 3 million tourists in 2025 – head of Tourism Committee
... said in an interview with the Public Television of Armenia. According to her, it is necessary to improve the quality of infrastructure in this area. “We realize that in order to receive tourists, it is necessary to have good infrastructure – good roads, hotels, quality service on these roads and in hotels,” Gevorgyan noted. She said that there is still work to be done to improve the quality of service. "A set of relevant programs are planned for 2025, in particular, organizing courses for ...
01/21/2025Slow-acting tax: Armenians expect sharp increase in property tax
... Tovmasyan also noted that the funds collected from this tax will not go into the state budget but will be directed to local community budgets. "Citizens will see the results of these funds in infrastructure projects, such as schools, kindergartens, roads, and water systems, which are being built as part of various subsidy programs. Perhaps this change was necessary to stimulate infrastructure development," he explained. Citizens' Confusion The sharp increase in property taxes has caught many ...
01/13/2025Over 700 km of roads repaired in Armenia in 2024 - minister
A total of 503 km of roads were repaired in Armenia in 2024 at the expense of the state budget and various grant programmes, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic David Khudatyan said. YEREVAN, 10 January. /ARKA/. A total of 503 km of ...
01/10/2025Crossroads of Peace will expand transport, trade and economic ties between the countries - Armenian Prime Minister
The Crossroads of Peace project will secure favourable conditions for the expansion of transport, trade and economic ties between all interested states, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, 13 December. /ARKA/. The Crossroads of Peace project ...
12/13/2024Armenia expects Iran to play an active role in ''Crossroads of Peace'' project- Ambassador
... and develop transportation communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran through the utilization of roads, railways, cables, pipelines, and power lines. This will create a short and efficient route between the Caspian Sea and ... ... countries through whose territories they pass; each country implements border and customs control on its territory and ensures the safety of the movement of goods, vehicles, and people along these routes. -0-
10/21/2024Armenia interested in unblocking all communications in the region - Mirzoyan
... equitable transport connectivity to promote trade and cooperation, Armenia is sincerely interested in unblocking all economic and transport communications in our region. Our vision of enhanced regional connectivity is clearly reflected in the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative, which was introduced by the Prime Minister of Armenia one year ago. ‘The key essence of this project is to develop communications among all countries in the region and beyond through the renovation, construction and ...
10/18/2024Armenia not going to return its occupied territories by military means - Pashinyan
... resumption and development of transport communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran through the use of roads, railways, cables, pipelines and power lines. This would allow for a short and efficient route between the Caspian Sea and ... ... countries through whose territories they pass; each country on its territory shall implement border and customs control, ensure the safety of movement of goods, vehicles and people along them. -0-
10/12/2024Tatoyan speaks about environmental crimes of Azerbaijan in the occupied lands of Armenia
... hectares of Armenian territory have been occupied. “We have collected evidence and recorded additional facts of Azerbaijani crimes against the residents of Nerqin Hand – more than 10 thousand cut down trees in the Shikahokh state reserve and military roads being built for tens of kilometers, numerous mines placed (both at two Azerbaijani positions), deprivation of residents of access to drinking water, the presence of armed posts in close proximity to civilian homes and other facts,” Tatoyan said....
10/09/2024Overchuk believes there has been no progress for 1.5 years within the framework of the Armenian-Russian-Azerbaijani group on opening roads
... decided to create a working group at the level of deputy prime ministers of the three countries, which will focus on establishing transport and economic ties in the region. The Armenian authorities have repeatedly stated their readiness to open all roads and railways within the framework of respect for the principles of equality, sovereignty and jurisdiction of the parties. -0-
10/09/2024Iran supports Armenia's territorial integrity and ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project - Vice President
... Republic of Armenia and inviolability of its internationally recognised state borders. Pashinyan touched upon the recent developments in the discussions on the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the project of his government's ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project aimed at unblocking regional communications and its principles, stressing that Armenia is ready to promote the development of trade and economic relations with the interested states through unblocking of all roads on the basis ...
10/01/2024Armenian government simplifies tax registration for ride-hailing drivers
... Pashinyan suggested simplifying or even eliminating the licensing requirements, stating that all citizens, including taxi drivers, should contribute to state-building efforts. "The 20 drams they have to pay as a state duty will go toward building roads, ensuring traffic safety, and other such initiatives," the Prime Minister said.
08/22/2024Trade turnover with Armenia surges from $200m to $711m - Iranian Ambassador
... general in Kapan (the capital of southern Armenian province of Syunik) is very important. ‘Joint projects such as building roads and expanding gas and electricity exchange projects help improve regional infrastructure and meet mutual needs. Cultural ... ... hour 20 minutes to 20 minutes and the width of the road increases from 6 metres to 17 metres, which is very useful in terms of safety and speed. We have other smaller joint projects,’ Sobhani said. He said Iran exports 360 million cubic metres of gas ...
07/19/2024Baku hands over bodies of two servicemen to Yerevan
... inside internationally recognized Armenian territory were under attack, including the cities of Goris, Sisian, Kapan, Jermuk, and Vardenis. A total of 190 houses were destroyed or damaged, as were numerous infrastructure facilities, gas pipelines, and roads. A total of 207 Armenian nationals are considered killed in action or missing, including four killed civilians. No less than 293 servicemen were wounded and around 20 were captured. Numerous instances of POW torture and abuse of corpse were also ...
06/21/2024A new road network is being formed in Armenia - Pashinyan
... Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced the construction of a new road network in Armenia during his visit to Syunik region on Sunday. He said the a strategic decision was made 18 months to expand the road network not by widening the existing roads, but by creating alternative ones. According to him, this can also have a positive impact on the economic life of some settlements. In this context, the Prime Minister noted that the construction of the road in Syunik is to become the beginning ...
06/17/2024Yerevan mayor announces new transport network, calls on locals to use public transport instead of cars
... transportation specialists from France’s Ile-de-France region are designing a new public transport network for the Armenian capital, city official Armen Arutyunyan revealed on Monday. “We analyzed our public transportation network and the city’s roads. Our colleagues from France say that bus lanes are vital for the city,” he said. Arutyunyan also added that despite bus lanes being present in some areas of the city, Yerevan needs them on every major street as the city’s roads are becoming ...
06/17/2024Pashinyan says reopening of roads may precede signing peace deal with Baku
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said today that the reopening of all roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan may precede the signing of a peace treaty. YEREVAN, 12 June. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said today that the reopening of all roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan may precede the signing of ...
06/12/2024This is self-deception: MP from Pashinyan's faction on National Assembly's extraordinary session
... called on MPs to hold an extraordinary parliamentary session to demand the resignation of the government. On Monday evening, supporters of the movement set up tents at the intersection of Baghramyan Avenue and Demirchyan Street blocking one of the major roads in the capital.-0-.
06/11/2024Armenian National Assembly Speaker says Council will reject the proposal to convene an extraordinary session
... starting 10 June. He also called on MPs to hold an extraordinary session of parliament and demand the resignation of the government. His supporters set up tents at the intersection of Baghramyan Avenue and Demirchyan Street. Blocking one of the major roads in the capital city.-0-
06/10/2024SCO interested in expanding mutually beneficial relations with Armenia - Secretary General
... welcomed Min's visit to Armenia and highlighted the development of cooperation with the organization. Pashinyan noted that Armenia is interested in deepening broad regional cooperation and in this regard touched upon his government’s project ‘Crossroads of Peace’ designed to reopen all roads in the region Min stressed the interest of the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the expansion of mutually beneficial relations with Armenia. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) ...
06/07/2024Yerevan sends Baku amended 9th revision of peace treaty draft - Foreign Ministry
... Pashinyan said earlier that both sides agreed on the three main principles of the peace treaty. They are mutual recognition of each other's territorial integrity, delimitation of the border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration, and the reopening of all roads connecting Armenia and Azerbaijan. -0-
06/04/2024Train traffic restored on two out of eight damaged sections of the Armenian railway infrastructure
... movement is still restricted in terms of speed and type of rolling stock. Currently, the destroyed section of the Alaverdi-Akhpat railway line is being cleared of debris, large-scale excavation workl is underway to clear the sections and build access roads for construction equipment. At Akhtala station, work has been completed to restore power lines, supports and communication cables. The floor equipment of the station, external station equipment was cleaned from dirt, damaged automation equipment ...
06/04/2024Lori governor: roads, bridges being repaired in flood-stricken areas
Large-scale works are underway to repair bridges and roads in the flood-stricken Lori province, its governor said on Thursday. YEREVAN, 30 May. /ARKA/. Large-scale works are underway to repair bridges and roads in the flood-stricken Lori province, its governor Aram Ghazaryan said on Thursday at a press ...
05/30/2024Rescuers in Armenia evacuate residents of Sanahin settlement
... Interior Ministry reported. YEREVAN, 27 May. /ARKA/. Rescuers were evacuating residents of Sanahin settlement in Armenia's Lori region today, the Interior Ministry reported. Floods in northern Armenia have killed at least 4 people, destroyed major roads and bridges and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Water is also being drained from the basements of flooded buildings, the ministry said. The emergency situation was created in Tavush and Lori due to the rains that fell on 25-26 May, as well ...
05/27/2024Armenian authorities work to cope with aftereffects of heavy rains
... decision, an operational centre headed by Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan has been set up to manage the emergency situation. According to Prime Minister's Press Secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan, the Rescue Service, Roads Department, Police, regional administrations, local self-government bodies and other relevant structures are carrying out all necessary measures within the framework of their authorities. The State Revenue Committee urged the economic entities not ...
05/26/2024Mirzoyan and Bono discussed security and reopening of roads in the region
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed regional security issues with the U.S. Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations Louis Bono in Yerevan on Thursday. YEREVAN, May 24. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed regional security issues with the U.S. Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations Louis Bono in Yerevan on Thursday. They touched upon the latest developments in the normalization process of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including approaches to...
05/24/2024Minister: Armenia seeks to join major transportation projects from China to Europe
... EBRD loan of 236 million euros, and the other is the establishment of a customs and logistics center in the Sisian region with an EBRD loan of 12 million euros and a grant of 2 million euros. Both of these projectsms are directly linked to the Crossroads of Peace project developed by the Armenian government to rehabilitate roads linking Armenia with Azerbaijan and Turkey. According to Hovhannisyan, the EBRD meeting emphasized Armenia's role as part of the main regional transportation routes running ...
05/18/2024Over 52% of respondents in Armenia support Tavush for Homeland movement to certain extent, Gallup phone poll shows
... not participate in the movement at all, 15.3% followed or are following the developments on Facebook, 9.4% participated or are participating in rallies in Yerevan, 5.3% - joined rallies in other settlements, while 2.3% either block or keep blocking roads and intersections, 0.4% boycotted classes, and 0.3% held or are holding a strike. “27.5% assessed the actions of the movement as “completely positive”, 24.6% - “more than positive, 14.7% - more than negative, 22.7% - completely negative,...
05/15/2024Armenian FM expresses "cautious optimism" about upcoming talks with Azerbaijani counterpart in Almaty
... the same principle will be clearly reflected in the peace agreement, and after that we will be very close to a final settlement," the minister added, referring to the planned May 10 meeting with Ceyhun Bayramov in Almaty. As for the unblocking of roads in the region, Mirzoyan said there is no full understanding between the sides on this issue yet. "But Armenia is interested in opening all transportation infrastructure and communication with Azerbaijan, on the basis of sovereignty of the countries,...
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