Author: Baghdasarian Karlen

BEELINE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESENT APP ARMENIA SYSTEM AND MOBILE APPLICATION

by Karina Melikyan

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Saturday, December 20, 17:35

Beeline and Technology Development Center announced the launch of
the App Armenia system – a platform for mobile applications and
projects aimed at developing the Armenian-language mobile content,
the company’s press service told ArmInfo.

App Armenia consists of two key parts: Web and Mobile. Web is the
website, which enables the users to register and to present
their own posters and sound files on the created page. The second part
– the mobile application – enables the users to use the whole content
of from their smartphones. App Armenia is available for
the Android and iOS-based telephones. It can also be downloaded at
Play Store and App Store.

Under the project, one of the key directions was the presentation
and development of Armenian-language mobile projects and enhancement
of public awareness of the new local developments. The
website publishes the news and materials about mobile applications. In
addition, any Armenian-language mobile application can be registered
in the system and can get an opportunity to provide information, and
the application users will be able to share their posters, wallpapers,
voice and other files with other participants.

“Beeline, as a leading telecommunication operator, is implementing
numerous programs aimed at developing Armenian-language mobile
applications and content. This year we have launched a few mobile
apps in Armenia, which are adjusted to the local market and public
interests. I am sure our project will not only make life better
but will also significantly boost development of the market of
Armenian-language apps and will enhance the youth’s involvement in
the field, which has a big potential”, said Andrey Pyatakhin, CEO of
Beeline Armenia.

“The launch of this system is one more serious step towards development
of Armenian-language mobile apps. Today everyone has numerous useful
mobile apps in a smartphone. We will do everything possible to
make App Armenia an efficient and much-in-demand tool for the users
and content creators”, said Samvel Chakhalyan, Head of Technology
Development Center.

To note, ArmenTel CJSC (Beeline brand) is a member of VimpelCom Group.

VimpelCom is one of the world’s largest integrated telecommunications
services operators providing voice and data services through a range
of traditional and broadband mobile and fixed technologies in Russia,
Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia, Georgia,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Algeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Burundi, Zimbabwe,
Central African Republic and Canada. VimpelCom’s operations around
the globe cover territory with a total population of approximately
739 million people. VimpelCom provides services under the “Beeline”,
“Kyivstar”, “Wind”, “Infostrada” “Mobilink”, “Leo”, “Banglalink”,
“Telecel”, and “Djezzy” brands. As of 30 Sept 2014, the total number
of the company’s subscribers was 223 mln.

From: Baghdasarian

CSTO STATES PLAN TO SET UP COLLECTIVE AIR FORCE

14:14, 22 Dec 2014

Member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)
plan to establish collective air force, TASS reports.

This issue was put on the agenda of a joint meeting between CSTO
foreign, defense ministers and secretaries of security councils within
a joint CSTO military cooperation development concept. Participants in
the meeting will talk streamlining of Collective Rapid Response Forces
and Collective Rapid Deployment Forces in Central Asian collective
security region, Russian Defense Ministry said.

“Participants in the meeting will consider creation of CSTO collective
air force. A plan of joint events in operational and combat training
for 2015 is expected to be approved,” the defense agency noted.

Tajikistan’s CSTO presidency in 2015 will be given close attention. A
CSTO session at which Tajikistan will take over regional organization’s
presidency from Russia will be held in Moscow on December 23.

From: Baghdasarian

BEKARYAN: KARABAKH PEACE PROCESS IS A KIND OF A BRIDGE BETWEEN CO-CHAIRS

13:42 22/12/2014 ” POLITICS

Armenia has never tried to build its foreign policy on the conflict of
interests of the power centers, it was built only on their synthesis,
chairman of European Integration NGO Karen Bekaryan told reporters
on Monday.

The expert said that the situation in the South Caucasus is affected
by the talks between Iran and six world powers, as well as by the
West-Russia tension.

Speaking about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Mr Bekaryan noted that
the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process is a kind of a bridge between the
OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs.

Source: Panorama.am

From: Baghdasarian

KFW TO GRANT LOAN OF 50 MILLION EUROS TO REHABILITATE KAPS RESERVOIR

13:51 December 19, 2014

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On 18 December the executive approved the drat grant agreements
between the Republic of Armenia and KfW Bank in the amount of 50
million Euros and 2 million Euros.

The provided funds will be used for the rehabilitation and construction
of Kaps reservoir with the capacity of 25 million cum, to improve
water management in the upper stream of the river system, as well
as for relevant services. The fund will be provided with 15 years of
repayment date, out of which 5 years are privileged.

From: Baghdasarian

>From Seeds of Hope to Seeds of Prosperity

Friday, December 19th, 2014
Mkhitar Grigoryan, ATG Chief Agronomist, inspects crops in Armenia

YEREVAN–Gagik Lazarian, the Armenian Technology Group’s (ATG) long
time in-country director continues to have his impact in the grain
industry in Armenia. Recently he was invited to attend the latest
conference organized by the Ministry of Agriculture on the weekend of
December 5, 2014 in Dilijan, Armenia. The conference studied the
agricultural regulations and laws that apply to the grain industry in
Armenia, and their impact on the farm level.

When the founding fathers of ATG had established this organization in
1989, their goals never included short term solutions or handouts.
Their primary goal was to give the impoverished people of rural
Armenia the freedom and power that come with self-sustaining
independent work. The wheat seed is only one of the programs that the
group has carried out with pride and honor while serving the people of
Armenia for the past 25 years.

It all started with our experts from the United States introducing and
planting a number of wheat and alfalfa seeds varieties on trial plots
in 1992 in Spitak, Armenia. Using the applied science methodology, our
scientists, former UC extension agents, have selected the most
suitable seed verities for each of the seven growing zones in Armenia.
Over the years we continued the research in this field and supplied
the farmers with the highest quality seed varieties, and have provided
them the proper knowledge and training, which not only help feed the
people of Armenia but also aided Armenia’s rural economic development.

Earlier this year the farmers were invited to the annual pre harvest
field demonstration that ATG foundation has been holding for the past
20 years. The seminar provides the opportunity to the grain growers to
learn about the latest seed available to plant for each specific
region of Armenia. The guests included one of ATG’s long time
cooperating farmers Vachik Adamyan from Artsakh. The purpose of his
visit, as in the past, was to select new seed varieties for his
fields.

Throughout the years, the Armenian Technology Group continued to
introduce the latest and most innovative agricultural methodology and
machinery. The group introduced and manufactured two generations of
lends levelers in Armenia in the 1990’s and the No-Till farming
technology in 2007, which significantly increased the yield volume,
while decreasing the farmers’ production costs by 65%. ATG has been
active in every region of Armenia, where they have organized over 380
seminars and field demonstrations. The ATG offices in Armenia provide
educational materials about the correct seed types and use of farm
inputs, along with safety procedures that have to be followed during
application.

“We are pleased that Gagik and his team have been able to administer
our operations in Armenia effectively,” said Varoujan Der Simonian,
Executive Director of ATG. “The Board of Directors are pleased that
their objective of transferring the management of our activities to a
local team has been realized.”

The ATG continues to provide its services to the wheat growing
farmers, by cleaning and processing their harvest. This service
insures that we continue to segregate specific seed varieties from
each other, and maintain the highest quality standard of each seed
growing generation.

The seed multiplication program started with the financial support of
US Government and the Armenian-American communities. Through the
support of private sectors’ contributions, ATG is also involved in
other agricultural development projects to help the people of Armenia.

ATG is a 501 (c)3 charitable organization. Voluntary contributions are
highly appreciated. Contributors can mail their tax-deductible
donations to ATG at P. O. Box 5969 Fresno CA 93755.

From: Baghdasarian

Ensuring safety at Armenian Genocide Centennial events to be one of
NSS’s priorities

20:20, 20 December, 2014

YEREVAN, 20 DECEMBER, ARMENPRESS. One of the priorities of the
National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia is to ensure
safety during the events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide next year.

This is what Director of Armenia’s National Security Service Gorik
Hakobyan announced during a solemn session convened on the occasion of
the Day of the National Security Service Officer. Hakobyan emphasized
that the upcoming events and ceremonies will exclusively be of social
and political significance. “The National Security Service will give a
sharp and adequate response to any attempt to disturb the events.

Here it is very important for the subdivisions of the Service to work
closely with the police and in a coordinated manner,” Hakobyan
emphasized, as “ArmenPress” reports.

Gorik Hakobyan noted that it’s clear that there might be more dangers
and threats in the field of telecommunications technologies ahead of
the 100 th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. “I’m certain that the
National Security Service will be able to resist these treacherous
ambitions,”Gorik Hakobyan declared.

From: Baghdasarian

Yerevan airport resumes work as fog vanishes away

14:01 * 20.12.14

The heavy fog which prevented scheduled plane landings in Armenia’s
capital earlier today has vanished away, allowing the Zvartnots
International Airport to resume its regular work.

Speaking to Tert.am, a spokesperson for the Government’s General
Aviation Department, Ruben Grdzyan, said the airport can now host
planes.

Two aircrafts, heading to Yerevan from the Russian towns of
Rostov-on-Don and Mineralnye Vody were not able to land at the airport
due to bad weather conditions in the morning.

Asked why the planes did not land at the Gyumri Shirak Airport,
Grdzeyan replied, “We do not send [planes to other airports]. It is up
to an airline to decide what plane it has in reserve, and the pilot
himself chooses whether to wait or fly back,” he added.

From: Baghdasarian

The enemy violated ceasefire for 1200 times

14:34, 20 Dec 2014

Within the period of December 14 to December 20, the rival violated
the ceasefire regime for about 1200 times on the line of contact
between Karabakhand Azerbaijan, the Defense Army of Nagorno Karabakh
Republic informed. More than 12000 shots were fired against Armenian
defense guards from guns of different calibers. The frontline units of
the NKR Defense Army gave relevant response to the rival, when it was
necessary, and kept the operative – tactical situation under the
constant control.

From: Baghdasarian

Jordan Times, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Dec 18 2014

Jordanian cabinet approves deals with China, Armenia

Amman – The Cabinet on Wednesday[18 December] approved a projected
economic and technical cooperation agreement with China.

Under the agreement, the Chinese government will provide an 8-million
US dollars grant to Jordan to fund developmental projects to be agreed
upon later.

The Cabinet also authorised the Department of Statistics (DoS) to
conduct a field survey on energy consumption in the transport sector
required by the UN Economic and Social Commission for West Asia.

The Council of Ministers also authorised DoS to conduct a study on
youths in Jordan needed by the study and survey unit at the Arab
League.

The Cabinet also approved an agricultural cooperation agreement
between the Kingdom and Armenia.

From: Baghdasarian

ARMENIE
La BERD a organisé une conférence sur le financement du commerce à Erevan

La Banque européenne pour la reconstruction et le développement
(BERD), en coopération avec l’Union européenne (UE) a organisé une
conférence sur le financement du commerce pour accroître la
sensibilisation et faciliter l’accès aux instruments de financement du
commerce pour les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) en Arménie .

L’événement a eu lieu au Centre d’affaires Elite Plaza à Erevan. Au
cours de l’événement de deux jours, des experts de l’industrie de
renommée internationale ont discuté des opportunités et des défis
auxquels les entrepreneurs locaux doivent faire face pour accéder au
financement du commerce en Arménie.

Le directeur des institutions financières de la BERD pour l’Asie
centrale, le Caucase et la Mongolie, Mike Taylor, a ouvert la
conférence.

From: Baghdasarian