Author: Kajoyan Gevork

 15:36, 9 July, 2020

YEREVAN, JULY 9, ARMENPRESS. Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz has been self-quarantined after coming into contact with a confirmed coronavirus carrier, The Times of Israel reports citing the minister’s Office.

Gantz’s office said he feels well and will stay in quarantine until the results of his test will be ready.

Minister for Jerusalem affairs and heritage Rafi Peretz also has been self-isolated after his adviser tested positive for COVID-19. He will soon past a test for coronavirus.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

President Sarkissian receives NSS Director

 19:12, 2 July, 2020

YEREVAN, JULY 2, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian received Director of the National Security Service of Armenia Argishti Kyaramyan.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the President's Office, President Sarkissian congratulated Kyaramyan on the appointment and wished him success in his future activities.

During the meeting the interlocutors referred to the ongoing activities of the NSS.

Edited and tranlsated by Tigran Sirekanyan

 13:13,

YEREVAN, JUNE 23, ARMENPRESS. The representatives of Converse Bank transferred to the graduates of Eurnekian Secondary School of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin the scholarships accumulated during their studies.

On an annual basis Scholarships are awarded to schoolchildren by Eduardo Eurnekian and the companies under his management in Armenia, including the Bank. Students receive the accumulated funds with Converse Bank payment cards upon their graduation from school. In total, more than $ 17,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 45 graduates of the 2019-2020 academic year, which they can use for purposes, including education and professional development. Since the launch of the project, more than 180 graduates of the school have received scholarships.

"Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin’s Eurnekian Public School is one of the most remarkable charitable initiatives of Argentinean-Armenian businessman and philanthropist Eduardo Eurnekian. We are confident that the future of Armenia will be built and the further development of the country will be fostered by the young people who have received competitive education in accordance with international standards. For this reason, we are consistent in introducing and applying the best educational experience in the Eurnekian school, in all aspects of education for the younger generation”, said Jorge Del Aguila Eurnekian, representative of the Eurnekian family in Armenia and a member of the Converse Bank Board.

It should be noted that Eurnekian Public School was opened in 2009 with the support of Argentinean-Armenian businessman and philanthropist Eduardo Eurnekian. And in 2017, with the support of the philanthropist , the new building of the school was opened, offering all the conditions for organizing education in accordance with international best practices of educational standards.

 14:15, 9 June, 2020

STEPANAKERT, JUNE 9, ARMENPRESS. The Parliament of Artsakh convened an extraordinary session today chaired by Speaker Artur Tovmasyan, the Parliament told Armenpress.

The issue on electing Prosecutor General has been put for debate at the initiative of the President of the Republic.

Official representative of the President of Artsakh Arayik Lazaryan introduced the biography of candidate for Prosecutor General Mher Aghajanyan to the lawmakers.

Presenting his program provisions Mher Aghajanyan stated that they will act more publicly and transparently to ensure public trust and support. “The proposals voiced in the factions have been taken into account, and I assure you that in case of receiving your vote I will be consistent with the implementation of programs presented by me for the benefit of the Republic of Artsakh and its people”, he said.

Based on the results of the voting Mher Aghajanyan was elected Prosecutor General of Artsakh. 30 MPs voted in favor of his candidacy and 3 voted against.

The swearing-in ceremony took place according to the law on the Rules of Procedure.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 13:30, 6 June, 2020

YEREVAN, JUNE 6, ARMENPRESS.   President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on the occasion of the National Holiday of the country.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of teh President's Office, the President emphasized that Armenia highlights the expansion of friendly cooperation and constructive diologue with Sweden both on bilateral format and in the sidelines of the European Union. Armen Sarkissian expressed confidence that the two countries will continue to strengthen the friendly, warm and mutually beneficiary relations in the future.

He wished Carl XVI Gustaf and the Royal Family good health and welfare to the friendly people of Sweden.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan