Luiza Avetisyan is the co-founder of Staff.am, an online portal which assists job seekers find work in Armenia. In a conversation with CivilNet, Luiza discusses the influx of young Russian professionals into Armenia and how the Staff.am team is helping them find employment. Luiza also explains which sectors of the economy are growing exponentially, how… Continue reading Tackling the new demand for jobs in Armenia
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An Australian’s mission to build a school and a museum in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor region
Len Wicks, a former UN official and founder of the Adopt-A-Village programme, talks to CivilNet’s Emilio Cricchio about his various projects in Armenia. Len discusses his own story of relocating to Armenia and introduces the Open Air Cultural Museum project in the Vayots Dzor region.
Armenia’s growth in investment attractiveness
Anushavan Simonyan, the Managing Partner of Amber Capital Armenia investment management firm, speaks to CivilNet about the company’s latest projects and international initiatives. Mr. Simonyan discusses economic development in Armenia, the EU-Armenia small and medium size enterprise fund, and why Amber Capital Armenia is also focusing on renewable energy.
Armenian president holds talks with Emirati crown prince and Bahraini king
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has met with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and the Bahraini king in the UAE. Armenia will provide Artsakh with another interest free loan of $28 million. The European Union says it will recognize Armenia’s digital covid vaccination certificates.
Expanding Armenia’s Tech Industry
Alexander Artsvuni is a product designer at Facebook. He left Armenia 15 years ago, and is currently based in London. Alexander speaks about his journey from Yerevan to Facebook, what he thinks of the country’s tech sector, and what he believes are areas that need to be improved so that young people can realize their… Continue reading Expanding Armenia’s Tech Industry
EU fund negotiating investments worth $45 million in Armenia
Pashinyan and Putin hold talks in Moscow Yerevan’s municipality continues to dismantle illegally constructed structures. Armenia’s government to invest $7 million in the Armenia-EU small and medium sized enterprises fund.
Armenia’s ex-education minister appointed as Pashinyan’s chief of staff
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says over $100 million has been spent on aid programs in Artsakh. Armenia’s 2021 economic growth forecast has been revised to 6%, according to Pashinyan. Armenia’s ex-education minister appointed as Pashinyan’s chief of staff.
Armenia Raises Economy Growth Forecast
The nephew of Serzh Sargsyan has been sentenced to five years imprisonment. The Central Bank revises 2021 economic growth in Armenia up by 3.2%. The Armenian Foreign Ministry condemns the joint visit by Aliyev and Erdogan to Shushi in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Distrikt Project to Convert a Soviet Military Base into a Smart City in Gyumri
Todd Fabacher, Co-founder of Digital Pomegranate, introduces a new investment project that has kicked off in Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city. The project, called Distrikt, will regenerate an old Soviet military base and use it as a space for a start-up hub, a solar farm, an Armenian-Chinese center, and other initiatives.
Armenia Increases Science Budget By $5.2 Million
The Central Bank announces it is taking measures to stabilize the Armenian Dram. Nikol Pashinyan forwards idea of Russia assisting in building a new nuclear power plant in Armenia. Government announces amnesty for draft dodgers aged 27 and over.