Yerevan's Red Bridge reopened to visitors
The solemn reopening ceremony of one of the capital's historical and cultural monuments, the Red Bridge, took place in Yerevan, Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports reported.
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Yerevan Mayor calls on Armenia to pass on peace and prosperity to descendants
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan has joined in supporting the political course of the Armenian authorities
Azerbaijan-Armenia talks on border demarcation to be held this year
Negotiations with Azerbaijan on the demarcation of Armenia's state border may take place this year with the mediation of Russia, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said in parliament during a government Q&A session. …
Armenia's state of emergency softened
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan, who is the commandant for the state of emergency, posted Tuesday on his Facebook page key changes in the state of emergency. Schools will open from 15 September. Universities will be …
Armenia extends state of emergency for another month
Armenia announced the extension of the country's state of emergency for another month. Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said at a briefing in Yerevan that the state of emergency will be prolonged by another …
Sevan closed for COVID-19 quarantine
A number of restrictions were imposed in the Armenian city of Sevan, Gegharkunik region by the decision of Armenia's Vice PM Tigran Avinyan, who is the commandant for the state of emergency. In particular, a special regime has …
Nikol Pashinyan takes vacation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will be on a 10-day leave from July 22 to August 2, according to the government website. During Pashinyan’s vacation, he will be replaced by the republic's Deputy Prime …
Armenia plans to join energy grids with neighboring countries
The joining of the energy grids of Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Iran can be completed in two to three years, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said in New York. "We are currently building …
Armenia to build new nuclear power plant?
Armenia’s authorities are negotiating with Russia over prospects for the participation in construction of a new nuclear power plant in the country, Armenian Vice Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said. According to …
Yerevan blackout caused by breakdown in country’s electric energy system
Yerevan’s subway just ceased operating because of faults in electric energy supply. Spokesman of the city municipality Hakob Karapetyan wrote on his Facebook page that trains stopped on some sections of …
Pashinyan gives himself a break
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took a short vacation, according to the government website. During Pashinyan’s vacation, he will be replaced by Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister Tigran …
'Three rooms conspiracy': Pashinyan to be overthrown by his own people?
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has a new problem - the 'people's prime minister' expressed concern during the recent press conference that members of his own team may be plotting against him. …
Armenia announces Francophonie summit days as non-working
The Armenian government announced October 11 and 12 non-working days because of a Francophonie summit to be hosted by Yerevan. Armenia'd Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said more …
Armenia shocked by Manvel Grigoryan case
Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan has called on both former and acting officials to cooperate with the government in detecting acts of corruption. He commented on the video, posted by the National …
Armenia ministers to fly on economy class
Armenian ministers should travel on economy class from now on, Chief of Staff of the Armenian Prime Minister Eduard Aghajanyan said, stressing that Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan carried out …
Tigran Avinyan: Armenia to hold parliamentary election despite RPA refusal
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan said that a snap parliamentary election will be held in the country even if the formerly ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) is against it. "Our people is …
New Armenian 1st Deputy PM, several ministers appointed
President Armen Sarkissian has signed several decrees, appointing new First Deputy Prime Minister, deputy prime minister and several ministers, PanARMENIAN.Net reported. Accordingly, lawmaker from Yelk …
Armenian opposition leader’s supporters gathering in Yerevan ahead of voting
Hundreds of supporters of Armenia’s opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan are gathering on Republic Square in downtown Yerevan ahead of the parliament’s election of the new prime minister on Tuesday. Addressing …
Armenia's opposition leader, acting prime minister talks canceled
Talks between opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan and acting prime minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan have been canceled, press secretary of the opposition Civil Contract party Tigran Avinyan …