André Andonian, Managing Partner at McKinsey & Company Japan and Board Member of McKinsey & Company Inc. Global, spoke about the possible economic consequences of COVID-19 pandemic for the global economy.
12:58, 20 March, 2020
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. Armenian President Armen Sarkissian signed today a number of laws adopted by the Parliament, the Presidential Office told Armenpress.
The laws concern making changes and amendments to the Civil Code and the Law on Safe Use of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes.
Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan
19:06, 20 March, 2020
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. With the support of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia, 4041 lonely elderly people will be provided with foodstuff for one month.
As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Government of Armenia, “Mission Armenia’’ and ‘’German Red Cross’’ started the implementation of the program on March 20.
“Mission Armenia’’ Charity NGO will provide foodstuff to 1934 elderly people in Yerevan and 1892 elderly people in the regions, while “German Red Cross” will provide foodstuff for a month to 215 elderly people.
Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan
The TUMO Center for Creative Technologies says a construction worker on the 6th floor of its Yerevan facilities has tested positive for coronavirus.
“This morning, we were informed that an individual contracted to work as part of a construction team on the 6th floor of 16 Halabyan Street has tested positive for COVID-19,” TUMO said in a statement.
The individual is not an employee of TUMO and was contracted to work for one of the tenants. The individual did not have access to TUMO Yerevan’s facilities or any direct contact with its students, staff or tenants.
In response to this event, on-site construction has been suspended, TUMO said.
Previously, in light of the World Health Organization’s declaration of the coronavirus as a pandemic, TUMO had decided to suspend all classes in our centers in Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh for the next month.
Today Armenia confirmed two more cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number to six.
11:40, 13 March, 2020
YEREVAN, MARCH 13, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory letter to Pope Francis on the latter’s election anniversary, the Presidential Office told Armenpress.
Armen Sarkissian served as Armenia’s first ambassador to Vatican. In 1997 he received the St. Gregory the Great Order from His Holiness Pope John Paul II. With his active participation the Armenia-Rome exhibition opened in 1999 in the Sistine Chapel in the presence of late Pope John Paul II and late Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin I.
Reminding this in his congratulatory letter the Armenian President said Armenians’ ties and connections with Vatican have a millennia-old history, and currently the Armenia-Vatican inter-state relations continue harmoniously developing. Mr. Sarkissian expressed his gratitude to Pope Francis’ unconditional position for the establishment of world peace, justice and human dignity, the strengthening of the Armenia-Holy See inter-state relations.
“I remember with a special warmth your visit to Armenia in June 2016 and our personal meeting”, the Armenian President said in the letter. “I hope we will meet again in the near future”.
The Armenian President wished Pope Francis good health, success and vigor to lead the dedicated mission of the Ecumenical Church.
Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan
14:25, 13 March, 2020
YEREVAN, MARCH 13, ARMENPRESS. As part of the measures aimed at preventing the spread of the noel coronavirus in Armenia, the Central Bank has called on the population to avoid cash payments and use online banking services and non-cash transactions.
Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan
16:47,
YEREVAN, MARCH 13, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijani troops opened heavy machine gun fire across the Armenia border (Ijevan area) in the direction of Armenian combat positions around 12:00-12:30, March 13, Defense Ministry spokesperson Shushan Stepanyan told ARMENPRESS.
“There are no damages or victims as a result of the shooting,” she said, adding that the Azerbaijani ceasefire violation stopped after Armenia’s response shots.
She said that Azerbaijani media reports on Armenia having opened fire in the direction of Abbasbeyli village are false. “Armenian Armed Forces remain committed to the adopted tactics and do not fire in the direction of settlements”.
Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan
BY TALINE JERMAKIAN
The Armenian Revolutionary Federation “Armen Karo” Gomideh, in cooperation with Orange County’s Armenian Youth Federation “Ashod Yergat” Chapter, ran a full day seminar about Artsakh. The seminar, which was held on Saturday, March 7, was open to the community with a focus on reaching out to the youth.
The discussion surrounding Artsakh was broken up into two parts. The first session, led by Professor Dr. Garabet Moumdjian, focused on the history and geopolitics of Armenia and Artsakh. The second session, led by Armenian National Committee of America Chair Raffi Hamparian, concentrated on Hye Tad’s goals while outlining the activist approach for the region.
The day began at 10:30 am with registration and breakfast. Karine Codilian of AYF “Ashod Yergat” introduced Dr. Moumdjian who led a discussion with visuals regarding the history and geopolitics of the Armenian territory. With a history that spans centuries, the information put into light the significance of the area to the Armenian people. Dr. Moumdjian asked questions along the way that encouraged critical thinking and sparked a conversation about how history of Armenian territory should be a staple subject taught to our youth. This in turn better prepares them for the activist role down the road.
After a light lunch, ARF “Armen Karo” Gomideh member Taline Jermakian addressed attendees. “A quote we are all familiar with by the great leader and advocate of all Armenians Karekin Njteh states, ‘If you want to see the future of a nation, look to its youth,’” she said. “An educated youth, is an empowered youth. An empowered youth brings forth activism. Activism brings forth progress and change. With progress and change; all things are possible. And right now, Artsakh – the topic of today’s educationals – need us to be empowered, active, protective, and the voice of progress.”
“The Armen Karo Gomideh thanks our guest speakers today, Garo Moumdjian and Raffi Hamparian. We thank all our attendees for being here on their Saturday. We thank the OC AYF who worked side by side with the Gomideh facilitating this event and we hope to continue these events together in the future,” concluded Jermakian.
Up next, Raffi Hamparian took the stage to discuss the work of the ANCA relating to the Armenian Cause and specifically relating to Artsakh. Between political alliances, PR methods, internship programs, the Halo Trust, and other intuitive means, the ANCA – along with ANC organizations around the world – collectively work on the ground level to protect our country. The work requires due diligence and thick skin. It requires the Armenian youth to be actively engaged with the needs of their communities but also with the needs of their homeland. The ANCA provides many avenues of assistance to the Armenian youth to prepare them for this role in order to continue to support and one day attain a Free, Independent, and UNITED Armenia. Hamparian ended the session with a Q&A session which thoroughly explained the thought processes behind many of the works of the ANCA.
The educational event ended with a dinner gathering where conversations continued and community bonds flourished. The ARF Armen Karo Gomideh and AYF Ashod Yergat Chapter look forward to continuing the educational series for years to come.