CHARTER FLIGHT TO YEREVAN
On March 25, 2020, a Ukrainian carrier is organizing a charter flight Kiev-Yerevan-Kiev. Tickets are available for sale on the company’s website. Note that according to the Commandant’s Directive, citizens of the Republic of Armenia and members of their families, as well as persons legally residing in the Republic of Armenia, are allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Armenia without restrictions. Upon arrival in the Republic of Armenia, all passengers... more »
Armenian IT specialists to model the possible spread of COVID-19
A research group involving analysts, information technology and artificial intelligence specialists, and other experts has been set up to collect and analyze data on the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and compare it with that of international partners. Minister of High-Tech Industry Hakob Arshakyan met with specialists of group to discuss upcoming steps and opportunities. The group is expected to use modern technology to identify the root causes behind the disease, explore... more »
Continued home care services shall be provided to elderly people
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia us drafting electronic lists of single pensioners consisting only of pensioners of families, persons with mobility and vision problems, including families with minor children. The needs of these citizens will be assessed within a three-day period, and assistance will be provided in domestic issues, if necessary. A procedure has been developed for activities aimed at protecting vulnerable people (families) and those... more »
COVID-19 Open Bank Account Update
The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia informs that as available since March 17, 2020, the treasury account 900005001947, referred to as “Financial assistance to the state from individuals and organizations with a view to preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19),” had been credited AMD 121,175,406.2 million as of 18:00, March 19, 2020. The total number of money transfers is 688. Note that to make donations, those individuals or organizations located... more »
Kitchen of Mercy Program Beneficiaries to Get 20-Day Food Packages
In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the Kitchen of Mercy program will suspend beneficiary services until April 14. 20-day food packages shall be made available to program beneficiaries through staff and volunteers under the program starting this Monday. The initiative is implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. The Kitchen of Mercy program was launched as early as in 1994. Under the program, every year... more »
Statement by RA Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Situation at Upper Lars Checkpoint
Some 140 citizens of the Republic of Armenia are currently stranded at the Upper Lars checkpoint. Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Rostov-on-Don Vardan Asoyan arrived at the checkpoint to coordinates efforts aimed at providing Armenian citizens with food and other basic necessities. Following the appeals of the Consul General, part of our citizens preferred to return to Armenia by air transport. Negotiations are underway with Georgian colleagues to find solutions to the... more »
COVID-19: Open Bank Account Information
The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia informs that as available since March 17, 2020, the treasury account 900005001947, referred to as “Financial assistance to the state from individuals and organizations with a view to preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19),” had been credited AMD 100 million as of 14:30, March 19, 2020. The total number of money transfers is 650.
Commandant’s Office Holds Second Meeting
The Commandant’s Office today held its second meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Addressing the meeting, Tigran Avinyan stated, in part: “Dear colleagues, We are holding the second meeting of the Commandant’s Office. We will basically discuss the current situation and progress in implementing the proposed tasks. You know, a state of emergency was declared two days ago, and on the same day restrictions were imposed on the entire... more »
COVID-19: Open Bank Account Information
The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia informs that as available since March 17, 2020, the treasury account 900005001947, referred to as “Financial assistance to the state from individuals and organizations with a view to preventing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19),” had been credited 45 million 763 thousand 615.10 drams as of 18:00, March 18, 2020. The total number of money transfers is 280.
Guidelines for fighting against the spread of coronavirus distributed to Armenian entrepreneurs
Despite the fact that the observance of sanitary and hygienic standards by public catering facilities, retail outlets and industrial premises calls for regular disinfection activities, considering the risk of the spread of coronavirus, the Food Safety Inspectorate has provided food chain operators with recommendations on necessary measures and actions to prevent the spread of the infection. The recommendations suggest that hard surfaces, tools, equipment, door handles, cash registers... more »
