Government discusses issues of repatriation
On August 20, issues of repatriation were discussed in the Office of Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the need to ensure proper coordination and synergy between different programs intended for Armenian repatriates, develop new programs and incorporate them into a single package, if necessary. He noted that the programs should have both short-term and long-term components. The assessment of repatriates’ needs, the... more »
SRC summarizes the results of the 21st measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus
12 857 beneficiaries received a total of 2.6 bn drams The SRC announces that the 21st measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus has ended (end date for submitting applications was July 10). As part of the program, the committee has reviewed monthly calculations of income tax and social payment of 52 196 taxpayers. Based on the data of tax calculations for March and April, 19 737 beneficiaries were eligible for the program (they had 2-100 jobs). As a result... more »
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Board Agreed that Armenia has Made Satisfactory Progress in Implementing the 2016 EITI Standard
The EITI Board, as a result of 1st validation assessment of Armenia agreed on following decision: “Following the conclusion of Armenia’s Validation, the EITI Board agrees that Armenia has made satisfactory progress overall in implementing the 2016 EITI Standard. The Board commends the Government of Armenia and the Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) for the exemplary progress in implementing the EITI Standard and for the country’s efforts to expand the scope of EITI... more »
Caucasus Nature Fund provides Armenia with new grant
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan and Executive Director of Caucasus Nature Fund George Giacomini today signed a grant arrangement to assist Armenia in fighting COVID-19. The agreement provides that in addition to the assistance provided to protected areas in Armenia, the Caucasus Nature Fund will make available EUR 500,000 as budget support to the Government of Armenia. The grant will mainly be geared towards supporting Dilijan National Park, Lake Arpi National Park, Khosrov Forest... more »
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan’s Office, Viva-MTS Sign Memorandum
On June 30, Head of Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan’s Office Serge Varak Sisserian and General Manager of VivaCell-MTS (MTS Armenia CJSC) Ralph Yirikian signed a memorandum of understanding online. According to the memorandum, the parties agreed to cooperate in matters of reproductive health and demographic situation improvement through the use of the latest technologies. Due to be implemented under the Memorandum, the “ Hello, Baby” project envisages modernizing... more »
The import duty relief for certain agricultural and medical products will not apply starting July 1
The end date for the import relief for certain medical and agricultural goods is approaching. As SRC had announced earlier, as part of the measures aimed at preventing coronavirus, according to decision No 33 of 03.04.2020 of the EEC, certain goods were relieved from customs duty for the period from April 1 till June 30 if registered under the customs procedure “release for home consumption”. The SRC reminds that on July 1 the above-mentioned decision will no longer have... more »
Customs checkpoint of Meghri has returned to regular operations in terms of international transportation of all goods
According to Commandant’s Decision No 132-N, 11.06.2020, customs checkpoint of Meghri has returned to regular operations in terms of international transportation of all types of goods between Iran and Armenia. Particularly, there is no longer a need to carry out re-loading at areas of checkpoints between Iran and Armenia during transportation of any kinds of goods between the countries. Besides, no police coordination and control is now required in terms of movement of Iranian... more »
The 21th measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus was launched
End date for applications is July 10 The 21st measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus was launched (provided for by No 963-L of 15.06.2020 of the Government of Armenia). The aim is to assist taxpayers who during this year’s March, April and May preserved jobs (had 2-100 jobs) and relevant salary funds, or whose salary fund reduced by not more than 5%. The following entities are eligible for the program: those whose number of employees in May... more »
The SRC is summarizing the results of the 18th measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus
11 708 economic entities benefiting from the measure received a total of about 2.1 bn drams The SRC announces that the 18th measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus is virtually over (the end date for submitting applications was June 10). The committee has studied the monthly calculations of income tax and social payments of 51,328 taxpayers in the context of the measure. The potential beneficiaries (having 2-100 jobs) of the program in terms of tax... more »
Social distancing is observed and safe service is ensured for citizens at customs houses
Markings were made at Eastern and Araratyan customs house departments The SRC announces that at all customs houses, including the Eastern and Araratyan customs house departments, the anti-pandemic rules specified in the decision of the Commandant of Armenia are being strictly observed. To ensure safe service for citizens, markings have been made at the customs houses to observe social distancing both between visitors and between employees. The administrative buildings are being... more »
