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Armenia submits application to join civil nuclear technology pact with US
... studying a request by Armenia to ink a deal that would allow Washington to transfer civil nuclear technology to Yerevan. That could pave the way for the United States to design and build a new nuclear power plant in Armenia to replace the country’s aging, Soviet-era facility in the town of Metsamor. “The U.S. Government does not share details of the negotiation process, but we can share that the State Department is giving Armenia’s request for a 123 Agreement the proper attention and due consideration,...
08/22/2024From Dream to Goal: Ohanyan Brandy Company (video)
... back in 1922. The founder of the company wanted to tell the world about Artsakh: the production was started with mulberry, which is the symbol of Artsakh. Later on the company began producing other fruit vodkas. It has created a unique technology for aging fruit vodkas according to a special technology. In 2018, the factory started production of cognacs; the cellars for aging cognac and fruit spirits were expanded. In 2023 Ohanyan Brandy Company opened a new factory in Yerevan and continued its work ...
11/22/2023Armenian Kilikia beer is competitive in the world market (video)
... automated. The company's laboratory controls the process: the beer undergoes all inspections before going on sale. The company’s production partner is Acba Leasing, which assisted the brewery to acquire European-manufactured equipment - from beer aging containers to refrigeration equipment and automatic flow lines. The brewery, which holds more than 50% of the local beer market, was able thanks to the new equipment, to increase output. ‘Kilikia beer is made by using classical technologies. We ...
10/25/2023The number of people with dementia growing in Armenia - Ministry of Health
... developed a national dementia prevention plan at the request of the Ministry of Health, as well as an action plan,' Pashayan said at a press conference today. "I can only say that this problem is quite acute in our country. It is associated with the aging of the population, as well as various somatic diseases that have a chronic course, eventually leading to dementia," he said. According to him, a striking example are vascular diseases and high blood pressure, which, if not properly controlled,...
03/20/2023Armenia is among countries with rapidly aging population
Armenia is among the countries with rapidly aging population, Anna Hovhannisyan, coordinator of demographic programs at UN Population Fund Armenia (UNPFA), told a press conference. YEREVAN, April 20. /ARKA/. Armenia is among the countries with rapidly aging population, Anna Hovhannisyan, coordinator ...
04/20/2022Over 50 U.S. Representatives Tell Biden Administration to Stop Sale of F-16s to Turkey
... under sanctions for their purchase of the Russian S-400 missile system and amid worsening government crackdowns on Turkish civil society. American Hellenic Leadership Council Executive Director Endy Zemenides explained, “Congress is reminding Turkey that ... ... act in our national interest and for the sake of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean by refusing to reinforce Turkey’s aging arsenal of fighter jets, and we look forward to receiving your response,” stated the Malliotakis letter. -0-
02/05/2022Armenian food safety watchdog suspends operation of Bandivan dairy and meat company
... dairy (cheese) and meat products. Breaches were also revealed in the company’s slaughterhouses, livestock and pig farms, located in the Bandivan village. In particular, the equipment for production of dairy products was rusty, salt water pools for aging cheese, the walls of the workshop and its floor were covered with mold, the technological process in the production of meat products was not organized in such a way as to exclude the counter flow of raw materials and semi-finished products with ...
07/23/2021UN estimates that Armenia's population will dwindle by 144,000 by 2050
... postponing marriage, and this leads to the postponement of the birth of their first child. The number of marriages and divorces in 2020 decreased by almost 20% due to the coronavirus pandemic," she said. She said Armenia is considered a country with aging population as elderly citizens over 65 make 12.3% of the total, and according to UN forecasts, by 2050 this figure will grow to 22-23%. It is also predicted that the ratio of the working population (15-64 years old) and the elderly (over 65 years ...
04/09/2021World Bank: Armenia experienced one of region’s sharpest GDP contractions of 7.6 percent in 2020
... underpinned by a robust fiscal rule, an inflation-targeting monetary policy framework, and improving financial sector oversight. The authorities launched an ambitious reform program aimed at strengthening governance in 2018. Economic growth was strong, averaging 6.4 percent in 2018 and 2019. Despite Armenia’s reform progress, structural challenges have prevented the country from reaching its full potential. These include governance gaps such as incomplete judicial reform, weak connectivity (resulting ...
03/31/2021Armenian science is aging, Science Committee to bring young Diaspora researchers
Nearly half of Armenian scientists and researchers are above 65 and this is why the Science Committee plans to attract younger ethnic Armenian scientists from other countries, the head of the Committee Sarkis Hayotsyan said on Monday. YEREVAN, February 1. /ARKA/. Nearly half of Armenian scientists and researchers are above 65 and this is why the Science Committee plans to attract younger ethnic Armenian scientists from other countries, the head of the Committee Sarkis Hayotsyan said on Monday...
02/01/2021We need to take off coats to start acting, since there is no time for delays – experts speak about challenges to Armenia (VIDEO)
... problems in the healthcare sector as the third risk. “They are based, among other things, on demographic issues - we have an aging generation, which is associated with certain losses of the (younger) generation. There are also coronavirus and its consequences,... ... that we must take into account when developing the design of something. This is a very serious task, but, unfortunately, our society today does not think about it. Who's to blame for getting to this point? We are all to blame. For 27 years, we have all ...
11/30/2020World Bank: Armenian economy to contract by 6.3% in 2020 and to grow by 4.6% in 2021
... remaining more resilient due to their greater reliance on digital technologies. Agricultural output grew by 1.8 percent yoy in the first half of 2020 and a low base in 2019 pushed growth in mining to 21.7 percent yoy. Inflation remains subdued, averaging 0.8 percent in the year to August, reflecting deflation in food and world oil prices and lower aggregate demand. In response, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) cut the policy rate four times in 2020, by a cumulative 125 basis point ...
10/07/2020World Bank: GDP of emerging and developing countries of Europe and Central Asia expected to contract 4.4 percent in 2020
... need to remain healthy and active, to continue learning and acquiring skills throughout their lives, not just in the initial years. Reducing the health risks of obesity, smoking, and heavy drinking are particularly important for active and productive aging. Overall, modernizing the foundations of education systems, increasing access to tertiary education and improving the quality of tertiary education, and reducing adult risk factors for health are all key for the region. -0-
10/07/2020Armenia opens access to market for new brandy producers
... and on state duty, which reduce duties for brandy producers. “Before that, a duty of 10 million drams was envisaged for the production and sale of brandy, and therefore, if new manufacturers entered the market, and the brandy provides for a certain aging period (at least three years), then they had to pay the duty and, in fact, 30 million drams have already been generated as a prime cost for brandy,” Khojoyan said. He noted that if a manufacturer wants to present 5 or 10-year-old brandy on the ...
09/23/2020Renewable energy can power the way to energy security for Armenia
Armenia has made tremendous progress from the days of near-daily power outages. Yet much of the country’s power is generated by aging plants. Renewables can help make the leap to true energy security. YEREVAN, February 26 / ARKA /. Armenia has made tremendous progress from the days of near-daily power outages. Yet much of the country’s power is generated by aging plants....
02/26/2020Armenia and IAEA ready to expand cooperation
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power unit to replace the aging facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service life because of delay in building a new unit. The service life extension has become possible ...
02/13/2020Armenia Wine Company hosted My Step for Aragatsotn Marz business forum
... Armenia Wine Company. At the start of the event, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a speech, focusing on the state of the country's economy and the recorded results. The prime minister said it was symbolic that the forum was being held in the wine aging cellar of the company and expressed hope that creative thoughts and ideas would be voiced in this 'academic' environment. During the panel discussion the speakers looked into the development potential of the Aragatsotn region, its agriculture and ...
10/15/2019Armenian NPP reconnected to national power grid after scheduled annual repair
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
09/09/2019Armenian government seeks to liquidate the company set for construction of new unit for NPP
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
11/29/2018Modernization of Armenian nuclear power plant to result in 10 percent rise in electricity production
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
11/28/2018Rusatom Service completes modernization of turbine unit at Armenian nuclear power plant
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
11/26/2018Russian loan for modernization of Armenian NPP will be repaid at expense of electricity price
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. -0-
06/20/2018The halt of nuclear power plant will not raise electricity price
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
05/25/2018Extension of Armenian nuclear power plant’s service life agreed upon with European Union, minister says
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
05/25/2018Expert urges Armenian government to consider the future of the nuclear power plant
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
05/22/2018Fourth turbo generator of Armenian nuclear power plant brought to a halt
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
04/16/2018Deputy minister says there is alternative to shutting down Armenian nuclear power plant
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
04/10/2018Armenian and Russian experts to look into extension of service life of Armenian nuclear power plant
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
03/16/2018The number of pensioners in Armenia to increase by 2,500 a year
... Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Hovhannes Sahakyan said this Friday. Speaking at a news conference he said their number as of March 1, 2018 stood at 446,249. He agreed with the statement that these numbers indicate that Armenia is among the so-called aging countries. Sahakyan also noted that 62,915 citizens receive state benefits. -0-
03/16/2018Armenia reaches threshold of aging societies
... services provided to the elderly and these people are poorly informed about their rights," Torosyan said. According to him, Armenia is able to provide its residents with a healthy and decent old age so that older people do not become a burden for society, but for this it is necessary to change approaches to this issue. "We need to move from social care for the elderly to activities aimed at supporting active aging," Torosyan stressed. The official number of the resident population in Armenia as of January 1, 2018 stood at about 2, 972,000 people, by 13,200 less from the year earlier.-0-
03/07/2018Modernization to increase the capacity of Armenian nuclear power plant by 10%
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant was said to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service ...
02/13/2018European diplomat calls for soonest closure of Armenian nuclear power plant
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
01/30/2018Rusatom Service delivers second block transformer for Armenian NPP
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. --0---
12/27/2017Minister: Armenia not to give up the idea of building new nuclear power plant
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they would build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility, which accounts now for about 40 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s service life because of delay in building a new unit. The service life extension has become possible ...
10/20/2017Minister: Armenian Nuclear Power Plant closure is economic, not political issue
... built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new 600-megawatt nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The construction is planned to be launched in 2018 or 2019. The project is estimated to cost $5 billion. Russia earlier expressed its willingness to pay a part of construction cost by providing products and equipment. The remaining cost ...
10/18/2017EU doesn’t insist on immediate closure of Armenian Nuclear Power Plant - expert
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. International Atomic Energy Agency experts have repeatedly stated ...
10/17/2017Center for Nuclear Safety and Criminal Science to open in Armenia
... built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. Its second VVER 440-V230 light-water reactor was reactivated in 1995 and is still operating. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
10/13/2017Armenia to dismantle first power unit at its nuclear power plant
... "for the operating unit, and, consequently, its dismantling will allow to reduce the expenses on extending the service life of the second unit," Manukyan said. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
10/12/2017Armenian nuclear power plant signs contract for delivery of Russian nuclear fuel
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
10/12/2017Yerevan Brandy Company presents new unique product- Ararat Single Cask
... proud to present the new product of the brandy company which reflects the will power steadfastness of Tavush people as well as the elegance of the magnificent environmental and climate conditions,” said Antonyan. The process of double distillation and aging in one barrel without further blending turns the Single Cask into a more complete and primeval reflection of the region's terroir. Special conditions of aging in the underground cellar ensure the unique delicacy and versatility of spirits. ARARAT ...
10/09/2017Armenian nuclear power plant reconnected to power grid
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
07/07/2017Armenia’s nuclear power plant completes almost 70 percent of measures to extend its service life
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
05/29/2017Armenian nuclear power plant halted for planned repair and refueling
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
05/10/2017Armenian nuclear power plant to be halted for planned repair
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
04/28/2017Second phase of program to extend service life of Armenian nuclear power plant will kick off in May
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
04/04/2017Armenian nuclear power plant’s upgrading is underway
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
02/06/2017Armenian nuclear power plant operates in normal mode – deputy minister says
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
01/23/2017Armenian, Russian officials approve timetable for extending service life of Armenian NPP in 2017
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia’s electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
12/08/2016First measures already taken to extend Armenian nuclear power plant’s life – energy ministry
... Yerevan. It was built in the 1970s but was closed following a devastating earthquake in 1988. One of its two VVER 440-V230 light-water reactors was reactivated in 1995. Armenian authorities said they will build a new nuclear power plant to replace the aging facility. The new plant is supposed to operate at twice the capacity of the Soviet-constructed facility. The plant currently generates some 35 percent of Armenia's electricity. In March 2014, Armenian government decided to extend the plant’s ...
12/05/2016Hennessy brand ambassador: Armenian brandies have great future
... Armenian journalists, presenting the one century-old history of Hennessy cognacs and revealing the secrets of their production. During the master class de Guiteau elaborated on the process of cognac production - from the creation of the alcohol, its aging in barrels of French oak, pouring it from one barrel to another, and also revealed the secrets of blending. "Every year, about 5 million bottles of cognac evaporate, but consumers get a totally unique product, with the rich variety of flavors ...
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