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.
A coordination centre to facilitate talks between opposing parties in Syria has been opened at Russia’s Hmeymim air base in the country, the Russian Defence Ministry said on February 23, “Armenpress” reports citing Dailymail website.
“In order to strengthen immunity among these children, one additional dose is expected to use. We should not worry as it is not a new vaccine but the same vaccine which is used in the planning calendar. It is a high-quality vaccine of Belgian production which has been used over years,” Director of the Health Ministry’s National Center of Disease Control and Prevention added.
