As American revolutionary Thomas Paine said, “The Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.” It’ll be an exaggeration, if I say in Armenia we deal with the worst case. We constantly complain how bad our government is, we are often upset why the government doesn’t do this or that.
“Various aspects of the Syrian crisis were discussed in the light of the tasks to implement the statement Russia and the United States made as co-chairs of the International Syria Support Group on the cessation of hostilities in Syria as of February 27, 2016,” the Kremlin said.
To the question what is the role of Armenians in Austria and how they are represented, Fr. Tiran mentioned, “Armenians are present in almost all spheres, we have scientists, lawyers, teachers, professors, doctors, intellectuals and artists. Armenians presence in Austria is evidenced back at the end of the 17th century, 1683, when the Turks, conquering Europe, reached the vicinity of Vienna. At that time, Armenians subject to Turkey, came and found shelter here”, he said.
He noted, that until 1 January 2017 a transfer period has been defined, and starting from that date, importing a car from EEU member countries, VAT won’t be charged to the tax inspection. In V.Mirumtan’s words no customs duties are charged in any case.
President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message on February 24 to President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves on the occasion of Independence Day.
“We want to create a confident generation to think big and to dream big,” says Jacqueline Karaaslanian, Executive Director of the Luys Foundation. Through loans and scholarships, Luys ensures that every year 100 Armenian students receive an education from the world’s most prestigious universities, putting them on par with talented scholars from around the world and setting them up to contribute to Armenia and to the world.
Ramon Castro, a lifelong rancher and farmer who bore a strong physical resemblance to younger brother Fidel Castro, has died.
The European Court of Human Rights has made two separate verdicts condemning Turkey. The first case refers to Selma Jiveki, who has been assaulted and harassed by her husband Hussein Jiveki during the time of their marriage.
The Syrian government on February 23 decided to uphold the ceasefire deal brokered by Moscow and Washington, Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said, “Armenpress” reports citing Sputniknews website.
The agreement provides the supply of military products, repair, modernization, operation and technical support, organization of production allowed for military products, ensuring control of the military product’s quality and preparation of professionals and technical staff in educational institutions.
