Category: 2022

 13:40, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. Ucom has provided Ijevan College and Nerkin Karmiraghbyur Secondary School, the beneficiaries of “Seroond Schools” program by “Teach For Armenia” educational foundation, with SIM-cards with mobile internet access as well as modems, to promote the use of modern online resources in the classrooms. 

“Ucom supports the innovative methods applied by our long-term partner, “Teach For Armenia” in the border schools, and which require high-quality internet access for the smoother organization of their work, and the availability of which we provided with great readiness, this time to Ijevan College and Nerkin Karmiraghbyur secondary school”, said Ara Khachatryan, Director General at Ucom. 

Recently, within the framework of the regular community visit carried out by “Teach For Armenia”, Ucom had the opportunity to get acquainted with the activities of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur secondary school on the spot. 

During the visit, we spoke with Mariam Aleksanyan, Leadership Development Manager at Seroond Schools, who also works at this school. 

“Seroond Schools should be that safe environment in which the comprehensive development of the child takes place. In other words, it is not only about academic performance (which is also very important), but far more about socio-emotional learning. If you have ever been in contact with the soil, you know that when you sow seeds in a good soil, you are sure to get a good harvest, and when the soil is not good, any effort may even be in vain. The Nerkin Karmiraghbyur school is that exact good soil”, mentioned Mariam in a conversation with us. 

Nara Papyan, principal of the school, emphasizing the accessibility of the internet in the territory, emphasized that both the provided Ucom SIM cards with mobile internet access and the modems will allow children, living in close proximity to the border, to “enjoy the wide range of opportunities that the world has to offer”. 

We also talked to 8th graders who, along with their math teacher, developed a game that facilitates learning a multiplication table. The children even received a small grant for this game. They told us that the game enables children to “learn the multiplication table instantly, and the adults – to recall that from their memory”. Students also told us that the school has various sections: mathematics, robotics, military training, football, art and others. In addition, one of them said that he loves biology and chemistry, as they learn to apply their theoretical knowledge right on the spot, in special labs, where they have all the necessary equipment to conduct experiments.

The children also expressed hope that via the internet provided by Ucom, they will no longer have connection failures and slow internet to do internet research during their classes. 

Previously, within the framework of assistance to the Seroond Schools program of the “Teach For Armenia” educational foundation, Ucom provided the pupils of the basic school No. 2 in Dilijan, located in the Takhta district, both with Ucom SIM cards with mobile internet access and modems to support the educational process.

 13:48, 6 May, 2022

STEPANAKERT, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. A civilian car carrying two passengers in Artsakh crashed into a valley after their vehicle was struck by a towing truck that was part of an Azerbaijani military convoy traveling in the opposite lane. The driver and two passengers suffered non-serious injuries, the prosecution of Artsakh said in a press release.

The incident happened around 13:30, May 5, in the Drmbon-Martakert road section in Martakert region, Artsakh.  

“Police are taking measures to determine the circumstances of the incident, the cause of the crash and the collision, and whether or not it could’ve been possible to prevent it and whether or not the collision was intentional or accidental,” the Artsakh prosecution said.

Meanwhile, one of the passengers said in a statement that the vehicle they were traveling in was a taxi. He said that the Azerbaijani convoy deliberately rammed the cab into the valley and didn’t even stop.

 17:30, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. The Ombudsman of Artsakh Gegham Stepanyan says all facts show that the Azerbaijani military convoy deliberately rammed into a taxi cab carrying two passengers, which then crashed into a valley.

“On May 5, around 13:00, a cargo vehicle traveling as part of an Azerbaijani convoy at the 24^th kilometer of the Martakert-Drmbon road, entered the opposite lane and hit with its trailer a Renault Logan which is registered in Artsakh as a taxi cab, as a result of which the taxi cab crashed 12 meters into the right-side gorge.

There were two passengers in the taxi in addition to the driver. As a result of preliminary examination the passengers did not suffer bodily injuries. Material damages were inflicted upon the taxi service.

Based on the facts collected by the staff of the ombudsman’s office, we can note the following:

Upon seeing the possible collision the Azerbaijani truck could have stopped and avoided the collision, which caused the taxi to crash into the gorge;

After the collision, upon seeing that the taxi has crashed into the gorge, the Azerbaijani convoy did not stop and continued its course;

According to the passengers, as well as the driver himself, the driver of the taxi did everything possible to avoid the collision, but he didn’t have any chance to do so,” Stepanyan said in a statement.

He added that the law enforcement agencies of Artsakh have launched a probe, but at this moment the circumstances suggest that the Azerbaijani convoy deliberately rammed into the taxi cab with apparent intent to inflict harm.

 15:13, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. Mayor of Yerevan Hrachya Sargsyan had a meeting with Ambassador of France to Armenia Anne Louyot, the press service of the Yerevan City Hall said.

Highly valuing the role of France in the programs implemented in Yerevan so far, the Mayor expressed confidence that the warm relations with the Embassy will continue, which in its turn, he said, will contribute to the further expansion of the friendly and practical relations between Yerevan and French cities.

The French Ambassador thanked for the readiness to expand the partnership and said that she will do the utmost within her powers to assist all the initiatives aimed at strengthening the bilateral ties.

Today the Yerevan City Hall is cooperating with Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nice and Île-de-France. The sides highlighted expanding this partnership.

Touching upon the next conference of decentralized cooperation to take place in Lyon this year in June, the Mayor of Yerevan and the French Ambassador expressed confidence that it will serve as a good occasion to discuss the vision and programs of future cooperation.

 15:25, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. On the sidelines of his working visit in the United States, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met with Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

The sides discussed the prospects of deepening and expanding the Armenian-American cooperation based on common values. Minister Mirzoyan highly appreciated the US continuous support to Armenia’s reforms agenda.

The regional security and stability-related issues were touched upon during the talk.

Ararat Mirzoyan presented the situation in Nagorno Karabakh to the US Senator. The importance of the mediation efforts of the US as an OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair country aimed at the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict was emphasized.

The Foreign Minister also presented details about the Armenia-Turkey normalization process.

He handed over the Mkhitar Gosh Medal to Mr. Mitch McConnell on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Armenia-US diplomatic relations, for his significant contributions to the strengthening and development of the Armenian-American friendly ties.

 15:34, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. President Vahagn Khachaturyan held a meeting with Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan.

The presidency said in a statement that “views were exchanged around issues relating to security matters.”

 15:36, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. STARMUS VI Festival is coming to Armenia to remind the people about the importance of science. Within the framework of the festival, students and school-children will have an opportunity to meet and talk to Nobel Prize winners, top singers and renowned representatives of tech field, Co-founder of the Festival, astrophysicist Garik Israelian said at a press conference today.

A series of congresses, seminars, cultural events, scientific camps are expected during the “STARMUS VI: 50 Year On Mars” festival in Armenia.

Israelian today announced the countdown to the launch of the Festival, which will take place on September 5-10, 2022, assuring that hosting such an international festival in Armenia is an unprecedented event not only for Armenia but also the entire region.

“The STARMUS format is unique in a sense that it publicizes and brings science closer to the youth, summing it with art and music. Armenia will host world-renowned Sons of Apollo band, Rick Wakeman, Serj Tankian, Tigran Hamasian, Andrey Makarevich who will visit Armenia specially for the participation to the Festival. The lectures on the sidelines of the festival will launch afternoon, enabling the participants to do their works and enjoy the modern topics to be presented by the representatives of the global advanced mind and the performances of artists”, he said.

Armenian Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Vahram Dumanyan said with its uniqueness the event will allow to promote also the science and art development in Armenia and create a strong scientific community, combining the tech-oriented industry, educational centers and research institutions.

“The organization of the festival will also create new cooperation opportunities in science and art spheres. It will serve as a platform for capacity development of youth, will promote their engagement into scientific life”, the minister said.

Minister of High Technological Industry of Armenia Robert Khachatryan said that the STARMUS VI festival in Armenia comes to prove once again that Armenia has played an important role in science, technology, music and art spheres. “Today I can surely state that our youth with its potential will bring a new word and say to science and technologies. Holding the STARMUS VI festival in Armenia is really a great event, and we should be able to register maximum results from this opportunity”, Khachatryan said.

Over 50 renowned scientists, engineers, astronauts, Nobel Prize winners and many others are going to attend the festival in Armenia.

“The festival is a good opportunity to raise Armenia’s attractiveness for thousands of tourists and position Armenia on the world map as a country of science. We should do everything possible to achieve this goal”, Garik Israelian said.

STARMUS is a global festival of science communication and art that brings together the most brilliant minds on the planet. Its aim is to inspire and educate the next generation of explorers and regenerate the spirit of discovery. STARMUS combines art, music and science to enhance the science communication.

 16:03, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. The ongoing protests in Armenia are the country’s internal affair, and Russia is interested in the stable, peaceful and secure development of its ally, Russian Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman Alexey Zaitsev said at a press conference.

“We believe that all domestic political issues must be solved exclusively in legal and constitutional field, in accordance with the democratic procedures. As for connecting the ongoing developments with the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement process, as we understand, the talk is not about the attitude of the opposition towards the trilateral agreements reached, but about the perception of this of that statement of the leadership of Armenia”, he said.

Alexey Zaitsev said that Russia is always committed to actively assisting the settlement of the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, first of all through the implementation of all the provisions of the 2020 November 9, 2021 January 11 and November 26 trilateral statements, as well as through the signing of the peace treaty between Yerevan and Baku.

 17:26, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, 6 MAY, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 6 May, USD exchange rate up by 9.89 drams to 474.38 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 9.77 drams to 502.08 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate up by 0.06 drams to 7.08 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 4.16 drams to 586.86 drams.

The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.

Gold price down by 1,029.54 drams to 28860.73 drams. Silver price up by 12.06 drams to 349.49 drams. Platinum price stood at 16414.1 drams.

 18:43, 6 May, 2022

YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. Yerevan purchases 12-meter MAN buses with government support, ARMENPRESS reports Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan wrote on his Facebook page.

“According to the contract, the term of delivery of the buses is set until March-April, 2023”, Sargsyan wrote.

In 2022, it is planned to have a non-cash payment system in some of the routes, and to complete the final implementation of the unified ticket system in 2023.

Drivers are moving to a stable salary. The monthly salary, depending on the size of the vehicle, is 250 or 350 thousand AMD.

This year, for the first time, drivers were provided with the opportunity to use the health insurance package.

“It is planned to announce a tender for the purchase of 15 new 12-meter trolleybuses,” Sargsyan wrote.