The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed high appreciation for Armenia’s cooperation in extraditing two individuals involved in organized crime. This was reported by the Turkish MFA on its X microblog.
Read MoreA feature film about Vazgen Sargsyan is being produced at the initiative of his family and will premiere on the occasion of Vazgen Sargsyan’s 66th birthday on March 5.
Read MoreAs part of the income declaration system, the state plans to set a threshold below which transfers will not require declaration. Chairman of the State Revenue Committee (SRC), Eduard Hakobyan, announced this during a press conference summarizing the results of 2024.
Read MoreDuring a concluding press conference, Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan announced plans to build a cyber laboratory within the police system.
Read MoreRussian tennis player Karen Khachanov, who has Armenian roots, has progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
Read MoreFor the first time, Armenia is introducing a standard for the use of force. This announcement was made by Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan during a press conference.
Read MoreAt its January 16 session, the government approved a draft regulation concerning the medical examination and assessment procedures for citizens subject to military service. This expands the scope of medical examinations conducted in primary healthcare institutions for male citizens turning 16 that year, for the purpose of registering them at military commissariats.
Read MorePublic transportation in Yerevan will operate with new fare rates starting February 1. On November 5, 2024, the former mayor of Yerevan and leader of the “New Forces” party, Hayk Marutyan, organized protests. He opposed the increase in the fare for a single trip from 100 (it will become 300 drams). Marutyan also initiated a petition. It was joined by around 76,000 citizens.
Read MoreDuring a press conference, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan addressed the issue of allowance amounts. With the introduction of a new vulnerability assessment system, the allowance amount could reach 55,000 drams. Beneficiaries who refuse offered employment opportunities will be excluded from the system.
Read MoreThe Central Bank has decided to implement a unified system for QR payments. A requirement for interoperability in making payments or transfers using QR codes has been established. This will come into effect on October 1.
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