No new well-drilling permits to be issued for Ararat and Armavir Marz fisheries
The Government tightened control of well drilling activities. As Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunyan told today the Government Press Center-hosted press conference, this will help introduce stricter control mechanisms over illegal well operations. With another decision, the meeting approved a procedure for getting water-use permits for illegal or disused wells, as well as for their conservation and liquidation. According to the Minister, no new well-drilling permits will be... more »
The Constitutional Court’s ruling to contribute to the further development of the social security system in Armenia
“We have a ruling of the Constitutional Court, which not only may contribute to the further development of our legal system, but also demonstrates its place and role in the protection of human rights," Minister of Justice Hrair Tovmasyan told today’s news conference concerning the ruling of the Constitutional Court issued yesterday, which recognized some provisions of the funded pension law unconstitutional. According to the minister, the ruling can be seen as a... more »
60,000 new jobs to be created by 2017
Today’s Cabinet sitting approved Armenia’s long-term strategic development program for 2014-2025. As Minister of Economy Vahram Avanesyan told the news conference following the Cabinet sitting, the program has three major goals. According to the Minister, the program seeks to boost employment in the country mediating highly paid jobs. “60,000 new jobs are expected to be created by 2017,” the speaker said. In addition, the program seeks to bring down the level... more »
Suspended is the mandatory car insurance decision regarding vehicles sold years ago without changing the ownership title
The Cabinet meeting decided to suspend until this yearend the operation of the mandatory car insurance decision regarding those vehicles sold years ago without changing the ownership title. This is what Minister of Justice Hrair Tovmasyan told the news conference, which was held at the Government Press Center following the Cabinet sitting. He advised that the decision relates to those vehicles sold without ownership changes, the former owners of which keep receiving notifications of... more »
Basic principles of State support for IT industry streamlined
At today’s meeting, the Government approved the draft law “On State support of information technologies,” as well as the bills on amendments to the laws “On profit tax” and “Income tax.” As Minister of Economy Vahram Avanesyan noted at the Government Press Center-hosted press conference following the Cabinet sitting, the bills shall govern the basic principles of State support for IT industry. A number of privileges are scheduled for the IT... more »
70 Steps Completed By Armenia To Join Customs Union
A working group has been set up by the Eurasian Economic Council to monitor implementation of roadmap activities. This is what First Deputy Minister of Economy, head of Technical Regulation, Services and Investments working groups Karine Minasyan told the news conference, which was held today at the Government Press Center. The Working Group was said to have held its third session a few days ago, at which the roadmap performance was introduced. “Now, it clearly appears that the... more »
Minister of Nature Protection: Water use-related activities implemented in Ararat valley
Water use-related activities are being implemented in Ararat valley. This is what Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunyan told the news conference, which was held today at the Government Press Center. Taking the opportunity, he assured that the Ararat Cement factory-related allegations are baseless and absurd. “We have repeatedly stated that discussions have been in communities, local governments to introduce the program at issue. Meetings have been held with water-users in... more »
Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Ministry of Transport and Communications Report Back CU Accession-Aimed Activities
A task force is up at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to ensure Armenia’s adherence to 3 Customs Union-associated agreements. This is what Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Head of the Energy Affairs Working Group Iosif Isayan told the news conference, which was held today at the Government Press Center. According to the speaker, the aforementioned agreements relate to electricity, gas and oil fields. Armenia’s legislative framework was said to... more »
Ministry of Finance, State Revenue Committee, Central Bank Report Back CU Accession-Aimed Activities
Today’s Government Press Center-hosted press conference addressed the activities carried out by the Ministry of Finance, the State Revenue Committee and the Central Bank in anticipation of Armenia’s planned accession to the Customs Union. Head of Finance Ministry’s Customs and Taxes, Macroeconomic Policy, Customs Duties Distribution Working Group Suren Karayan said they had studied the complex of customs regulations and tax relations streamlined in the framework of... more »
Grisha Baghyan: Armenia’s CU Accession To Boost Exports, Farm Production
Today’s Government Press Center-hosted news conference addressed the Ministry of Agriculture-implemented measures aimed at ensuring Armenia’s accession to the Customs. According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Agricultural Affairs Task Force Supervisor Grisha Baghyan, Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union will boost our both exports and farm production. Ministry of Agriculture-affiliated State Food Security Service Chief, Head of Sanitary, Phytosanitary and... more »
