On 30 November, the EU Ambassador to Armenia Andrea Wiktorin participated in the closing ceremony of the EU-funded “Access to Renewable and Efficient Energy in Municipalities Vayk and Spitak” project, implemented by Habitat Armenia in partnership with Spitak and Vayk Municipalities.
On the initiative of the EU Delegation to Armenia and the Government of the Republic of Armenia, a joint press conference was organised on 26 November to mark the 2nd anniversary of the signing of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Luc Devigne, the Director for Russia, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia and OSCE ...
On 20 November, onWorld Children's Day, the EU Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin, the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia Lusine Araqelyan and the Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Janna Andreasyan participated participated in the #TakeAction Ideathon at Vanadzor Technol...
On 15 November, the EU Ambassador to Armenia Andrea Wiktorin participated in the “Challenges and Reform: Human Rights in Closed Institutions” Conference, which was organised within the framework of the EU-supported “A Public Glimpse into a Closed World: Increasing Awareness on the Human Rights Situation in Closed Institutions” project. The Conferen...
On 6 November, the newly established IRIS Business Incubator was launched through the EU-funded “Increased Resilience of Syrian Armenians and Host Population” (IRIS) programme. It was co-funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation and the Austrian Red Cross, and implemented by Armenian Caritas and the SME Cooperation Association. With an overal...
On 4 October, the 2nd meeting of EU-Armenia Strategic Policy Dialogue on Armenia’s justice reform strategy took place with participation of the delegation led by Vassilis Maragos, the Head of the European Commission's DG NEAR Unit responsible for Armenia, who paid a two-day working visit to Armenia, the EU Ambassador to Armenia Andrea Wiktorin and ...
The whole spectrum of the EU-Armenia partnership and cooperation, including EU-supported projects implemented in various sectors and beneficiary stories, are now available online. The EU4Armenia.am platform was officially launched on 10 October.
The EU Delegation to Armenia has a new Ambassador. German diplomat Andrea Wiktorin, who was the Ambassador of Germany to Armenia from 2007-2009, is the new Ambassador, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia. Before her nomination as Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Wiktorin was the Head of the EU Delegation to Belarus.
On 28 September, the official opening of European Heritage Days 2019 took place in at Amberd fortress, Aragatsotn marz, organised by the EU Delegation to Armenia jointly with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of the Republic of Armenia. The theme of this year was “Arts and Entertainment”. The EU Ambassador to Armenia, Andrea Wi...
On 19 September the European Commission's Deputy Director-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Katarína Mathernová visited Armenia on a two-day working visit, during which Eastern Partnership (EaP) Post-2020 Consultations took place in Yerevan. The Deputy Director-General Mathernová, the EU Ambassador to Armenia Andrea Wiktorin,...
On 24 August, the new Legends Trail was opened, which connects Goris with Kapan in Syunik marz. The new trail has been mapped and marked by the "EU4Tourism: Outdoor adventures on the historic trails in Syunik" project. The opening event allowed guests to test 5km of the trail, which took them through a new ‘magic’ forest. The Legends Trail is a hik...
On 22 July, the EU Ambassador Piotr Świtalski gave a press conference on EU-Armenia relations and the completion of his diplomatic mission in Armenia.
The closing ceremony of the "First Inclusive Bakery and Coffee Shop in Gyumri" project, which was co-funded by the European Union, Caritas Austria, and the Austrian Development Agency, was held on 19 July in Gyumri. EU Ambassador to Armenia Piotr Świtalski, Governor of Shirak marz Tigran Petrosyan, Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan, Caritas Austria Pr...
On 19 July the Amasia wool-processing factory, supported by the European Union, began operations. The factory was established within the framework of the “EU4Shirak: Wool for Jobs” project. The EU Ambassador to Armenia Piotr Świtalski, RA Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Vache Terteryan, and the Governor of Shirak m...
On 10 July, the President of the European Council Donald Tusk was in Armenia on a regional visit. The EC President met with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, and later visited Sevanavank and Noratus cemetery in Gegharkunik marz. The meeting with the Prime Minist...
On 21 June in the framework of the EU Sustainable Energy Week 2019 the closing event of the EU-funded ‘Integrated Support for Sustainable Economic Development in Rural Mountainous Areas of Armenia’ PRDP project took place in Geghamasar, Gegharkunik marz. The event explored project outcomes such as the opening of a new biogas plant and greenhouse. R...
On 18 June a ground-breaking ceremony took place in Gladzor, Vayots Dzor marz. This was the opening of 1-megawatt solar photo-voltaic power plant, built through the EU-funded “Arevadzor – Enhancing SME Competitiveness through Promotion and Wider Use of Sustainable Innovative Technologies” PRDP project. The event was one of many EU initiatives on en...
On 10 June the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia and the Armenian government gave presentations on efficiencies in electronic governance tools and perspectives of the development of e-governance in Armenia. The presentations were given at a meeting entitled ‘Introduction of Electronic Instruments to Promote Transparency and Openness of Pu...
This year, Europe Day activities were held under the theme "Road to Europe". Kapan, Yeghegnadzor, Ijevan, Dilijan and Gyumri celebrated Europe Day from 11 May. Yerevan hosted the final Europe Day 2019 celebrations. On 21 May, the EU Delegation to Armenia and the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra had a Europe Day concert, during which Ludwig van Bee...
Europe Day celebrations in Armenian marzes have come to an end. Ijevan hosted celebrations on 17 May, Dilijan on 18 May, and Gyumri on 19 May. These days were a festival for hundreds of Tavush and Shirak residents, encompassing music, dances, competitions, hospitality, and gifts. This year, people could learn about the achievements of beneficiaries...
This year Europe Day celebrations are taking place in 5 Armenian cities and in Yerevan. The first regional open-air celebration was held in Kapan on 11 May under the "Road to Europe" theme. The celebration started at Garegin Nzhdeh Square, where the EU Ambassador to Armenia, Piotr Świtalski, and Kapan Mayor Gevorg Parsyan welcomed and congratulated...
On 11 May, the EU Ambassador, Piotr Świtalski, participated in the opening of a facility that produces construction materials from plastic waste in Kapan. The facility was opened through the EU-funded “Introducing Construction Materials from Plastic Waste” (IES) Pilot Regional Development Programme (PRDP) project, which was launched in 2016.
On 30 April the EU technically reported the end of the 'Dilijan and Adjacent Communities Development Initiative' PRDP project. The project has been implemented by the Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation, DIS Properties Charity Foundation, the Dilijan Municipality, and Dilijan National Park. It was funded by the European Union a...
On 14 March "Havat" hard hearing children’s mothers’ NGOpresented the‘Online school for parents’ project. The project was funded through a sub-grant under the European Union's ‘BRIDGE for CSOs’ programme. This three-year programme, launched in December 2016, is being funded by the European Union and implemented by the Armenian General Benevolent Un...
On 23 March, EU Ambassador Piotr Świtalski inaugurated the EU-funded “Pilot initiative to promote inclusive approaches to engaging children with disabilities in society”. The event took place at Ashotsk Ski Centre, established within the frames another EU-funded project in the beginning of this year. The EU is strongly committed to promoting inclus...
On 15 March the EU Delegation to Armenia organised an informational visit to innovative companies and start-ups which have received technical and financial support through the "Support to SME Development in Armenia" (SMEDA) project to get acquainted with the results achieved through the EU support. The visit was attended by the EU Ambassador to Arm...
On 19 March the European, in partnership with the Tumo Centre for Creative Technologies, launched the EU TUMO Convergence Centre for Engineering and Applied Science. This is a state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) ecosystem for young adults in Armenia. The European Union has granted €12.5 million for the project. ...
On 7 March the official launch of the EU-funded EU4Digital regional initiative took place in Yerevan. The Vice-president of the European Commission and Commissioner for the Digital Single Market, Andrus Ansip, the EU Ambassador, Piotr Świtalski, and the Armenian Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies, Hakob Arshakyan, gav...
On 26 February EU Ambassador Piotr Świtalski gave a press conference about EU-Armenia relations: “We started the year very intensively and we are going to continue our high-level meetings and events. Our bilateral relationships are developing constructively, and the dynamics and energy of this relationship are great.
The European Union supports agriculture as one of the main sectors of the Armenian economy contributing about 18% to the GDP and providing about 36% of the labour force. Agriculture and rural development are among the cornerstones of the broader sustainability agenda in Armenia - as it is stated in the current Armenia Development Strategy 2014 – 20...
On 16 February, as part of the EU-funded ‘Commitment to Constructive Dialogue (CCD)’ project, 10 civil society organisation (CSO) coalitions with a combined membership of 250 organisations signed a declaration of cooperation aimed at establishing the ‘Constructive Dialogue Network of Armenian CSOs’.The declaration is open to all CSO coalitions....
On 20 February, the representatives of the European Union, the United Nations, the Embassies of the U.S., the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Sweden, the Council of Europe in Armenia honored individuals working to promote human rights, freedom of expression, diversity, democracy, transparency, legal reform and equal ri...
In the framework of the ‘EU4Youth: SAY YES — Skills for Jobs’ project, which is being co-financed by the European Union, World Vision Armenia (co-financer and implementer of the project) and the Ayb Foundation, and Khan Academy Armenia, is creating and translating free, high-quality educational resources in the Armenian language to support the prof...
On 30 January the YES Armenia programme officially finished. Launched in December 2017, the programme offered 21 young professionals a unique opportunity and challenge to work in different ministries and government agencies to deliver tangible results. Almost half of the selected experts were from the Armenian Diaspora, who brought their skills and...
Just imagine for a moment that you are walking through trash, mostly bottles and other fragments of plastic. Not a pleasant picture, indeed, isn’t it? And what about leaving that scene and starting to imagine clean streets paved with blocks made from that trash? “It is possible,” you would say, ”But not in Armenia in the coming several yea...
On 29 January Johannes Hahn, EU Commissioner for EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, visited Armenia. During the visit the EU Commissioner met with Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan. During the meetings, the parties discussed EU-Armenia relations, EU...
On 26 January, the EU Ambassador to Armenia Piotr Świtalski and representatives of the Armenian government participated in the opening of the Ashotsk Ski Centre in Shirak marz. It is the first of three EU-funded demonstration initiatives from the "Citizens' voice and action in consolidated communities of Armenia" project.
Low- and middle-income families in Armenia can barely find energy-efficient construction materials, furniture, or appliances at affordable prices. To address these issues with the funding support from the European Union Habitat for Humanity Armenia Foundation has been implementing the “Restoring Living Conditions in Armenia” project since December ...
Violinists, doctors, managers, people from all crossroads of life participate in “Boosting Technological Development in Shirak Marz” project - an EU-funded initiative implemented by Microsoft Innovation Centre aimed at meeting the demand of local IT companies by training the unemployed youth of Shirak to become junior developers. Of the 80 students...
With EU support, an entire value-chain development approach for woollen products is being restored in Amasia (Shirak marz) and the surrounding 8 communities. The “EU4 Shirak: Wool for jobs” project is being implemented by People in Need – Armenia (PIN) in cooperation with Women's Development "Resource Centre" Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce and...
The European Union provides technical assistance and expertise to the elaboration of the spatial master plan for the Yenokavan Municipality in Tavush marz. Spatial planning has an important role in balanced and sustainable regional development policy as it ensures appropriate usage of the territory for economic and social purposes while preserving ...
Two important events took place in the scope of the EU-funded “Commitment to Constructive Dialogue” project during the month December. On 19 December an event dedicated to the International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9) was organised. Armenia's Anti-Corruption Strategy 2019-2022 was discussed during the first part of the event. The 3rd Conferenc...
On 8 December, an Arts and Crafts Centre was opened in Dilijan, followed by the official opening of the Dilijan Winter Bazaar. From now on, artisans and craftsmen from Dilijan and adjacent communities can take advantage of the opportunities the centre opens to create interesting items and souvenirs. The centre was established as part of the “Dilija...
The European Year of Cultural Heritage in Armenia was marked by a major event – the European Film Festival 2018. This enabled Armenian audiences to watch films produced in European countries over the past 2 years. The official opening of the festival was held at Moscow Cinema on 17 November with the screening of the British film “Colette”. Armenia ...
On 28 November the civil society-government forum “The Possibilities of Introducing Mechanisms of Transitional Justice in the Republic of Armenia in the Light of International Experience” was held. The forum was organised by the Armenian Lawyers’ Association in cooperation with the Armenian government as part of the EU-funded “Commitment to Constru...
On 21 November, the EU Ambassador to Armenia,Piotr Świtalski and representatives of three civil society organisations signed three new grant contracts. The EU allocated €850,000 for new projects on and around 9 December related to snap elections preparations and monitoring in Armenia. The projects are financed through the European Initiative for Hu...
The European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) sums up its achievements and results. Three closing events have been held: the first one was held on 8 November in Gyumri, Shirak marz, the second one on 13 November in Yerevan and the third one on 20 November in Bambakashat and Nalbandyan communities, Armavir marz....
On 30 October, the EU Ambassador Piotr Świtalski visited Vayots Dzor marz to meet Armenian farmers and witness the results of EU sub-grant projects first-hand. The European Union has supported Armenian farmers for many years through the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) and the Organic Agriculture Suppo...
Many young people from Gyumri (Shirak marz) see their future in information technologies (IT) sector and Gyumri Technology Centre (GTC) is exactly what they seek. GTC is an inspiring example for different Armenian marzes. In October 2017 an IT incubation laboratory was opened in the centre as part of the “Boosting Technological Developments in Shir...
On 22 October, the "Frontiers in Chemistry" (ArmChemFront2018) international conference was launched in Armenia. With the support of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Groningen University in partnership with Yerevan State University, organised this large-scale scientific conference on a variety of topics in the field of chemistry, selecting...
Armenia has not yet fully implemented the waste sorting policy. According to a study conducted by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2016, plastic containers, bottles and bags are the main polluters of water in Armenia. 5000 tonnes of polyethylene waste are collected in the country each year. Based on the average data...
On 2 October the “European Union National Institutes of Culture” (EUNIC) cluster opened in Armenia. During the event, the official EUNIC Charter was signed by the eight founding members, which was followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between EUNIC Armenia and the European Union Delegation to Armenia. EUNIC is a global network of...
On 15 September, the annual “Rural life and traditions” festival was held in Yerevan for the fifth time. The importance of the harvest festival, the achievements of recent years, and anticipated events were presented. The European Union played a key role in the establishment of the festival. The EU-funded European Neighbourhood Programme for Agricu...
On 14 September, “Aregak” bakery and coffee shop opened its doors, the product of the “First Inclusive Bakery and Coffee Shop in Gyumri” project. Co-financed by the European Union, the Austrian Development Cooperation, and Caritas Austria, the project has been implemented by the Emili Aregak Centre of Armenian Caritas.
On 2 September four new enterprises were officially opened in Vanadzor, Stepanavan and Alaverdi (Lori marz) through the support of the European Union. All enterprises started activities as part of the “Boosting competitiveness of regional SMEs” project. This is being implemented by the SME Development National Centre of Armenia and its partners....
On 17 August, the first Tourist Information Centre (TIC) was opened in Dilijan, Tavush marz, as part of the “Dilijan and Adjacent Communities Development Initiative” project. The project is implemented by the Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation, DIS Properties Charity Foundation, the Dilijan Municipality, and Dilijan National P...
Katarína Mathernová, the Deputy Director General (DDG) for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations at the European Commissionvisited Armenia from 19-21 July. The visit was an important milestone in the EU-Armenia relations as it was the first high-level visit by the European Commission to the country since the new Government took office.
On 16 July, the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, gave a press conference, during which the EU-Armenia relations were discussed.
On 14 July, some houses in Urtsadzor (Ararat marz) were transformed into small, hospitable dining halls and cafés, as the community hosted the "Bed & Bread" Rural Tourism Festival. The aim of the festival was to develop rural tourism and community economies, as well as create additional sources of income for rural population. Visitors of the festiv...
“Shen” NGO has been implementing "Integrated Support for Sustainable Economic Development in Rural Mountainous Areas of Armenia” in cooperation with 6 partners from Gegharkunik and Syunik marzes since December 2016. The total budget of the two-year project is €1,340,995, for which the EU contribution is €900,000.
The European Union attaches importance to and supports sustainable energy in Armenia. Developing renewable energy, particularly solar energy, is crucial for enhancing energy security and independence, solving communities’ energy sustainability and environmental issues, and increasing energy efficiency to transition to “green cities”. 4-8 June marke...
On 2 June the last Europe Day celebrations took place in Yerevan after being held in 6 Armenian cities. This year, Europe Day celebrations were held under the motto "Europe is here". For the first time in the history of Europe Day celebrations in Armenia, the EU Delegation held a musical contest in which participants had to design an anthem for thi...
On May 29 an opera concert was performed at the Opera and Ballet National Academic Theatre for Europe Day 2018. The concert was organised by the EU Delegation to Armenia together with the A. Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet National Academic Theatre. Prior to the concert, the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, and the Dir...
On 26 May Kapan celebrated Europe Day in the sun. People gathered under the values of peace and unity on Garegin Nzhdeh Square for music, dance, theatre, and prizes. Before the start of the celebrations, a presentation on the “Introducing Construction Materials from Plastic Waste” (IES) project was made. The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Am...
On 20 May the “EU4Shirak: Wool for Jobs” project was officially launched in Amasia, Shirak marz. The project is financed through the Pilot Regional Development Programme. The launch event was attended by the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, the Armenian Minister of Agriculture, Arthur Khachatryan, and the Armenian M...
On 19 May Vanadzor was ready to host Europe Day celebrations. On Hayk Square people of different ages gathered to enjoy the many activities on offer. European cultural diversity was presented through shadow theatre, mini-shows on different European countries, delicious dishes, competitions, and surprise gifts. The Head of the EU Delegation to Armen...
On 12 May Ijevan hosted Europe Day celebrations for the first time, where residents of Tavush marz were able to participate in different activities. In Fountain Square people were able to learn about EU-funded projects in Europe and Armenia, about projects’ achievements, enjoy good music and dance, participate in various competitions, and win surpr...
Every year Europe celebrates Europe Day: the celebration of peace and unity. 9 May marks the anniversary of the historical ‘Schuman deceleration’.On 11 May 2018, Europe Day celebrations in Armenia were officially launched. In the morning, Armenia’s President, Armen Sarkissian visited the office of the European Union in Armenia. The President congra...
On 13 April the “EU4Civil Society: Energy Efficiency in Armenian Communities” project was officially launched. The Armenian National Social Housing Association (ASBA), together with partners from Holland, Germany, and Czech Republic, will implement the project to address energy poverty in rural communities by increasing awareness, improving energy ...
On 13 April the “EU4Civil Society: Energy Efficiency in Armenian Communities” project was officially launched. The Armenian National Social Housing Association (ASBA), together with partners from Holland, Germany, and Czech Republic, will implement the project to address energy poverty in rural communities by increasing awareness, improving energy ...
On 20 March four new projects were launched through the EU-funded EU4Youth initiative. The projects will focus on increasing employment opportunities and employability of young people across the country, providing young people with new skills, training courses, work experience, and opportunities for entrepreneurship.These new projects were launched...
On 19 March the last information session on the new call for proposals for “Vocational education and training – business partnerships on work-based learning and apprenticeships” announced by the European Union Delegation to Armenia in Gyumri. The aim of the session was to support potential applicants and to familiarise them with the topic and appli...
On 14 March a press conference was organised to announce the second cycle of the “Innovation Matching Grants – Business Development Support for Innovative Technology Start-ups” grant competition under the "Support to SME Development in Armenia" (SMEDA) project. This competition is open to tech companies (e.g. engineering, cleantech, biotech, advanc...
The city of Sevan has received a grant through the “Mayors for Economic Growth” (M4EG) multiannual initiative. The city of Sevan, in Gegharkunik marz, joined the EU’s M4EG initiative in 2017 and was recognized as the first and still the only winning city in Armenia as a result of the announced call.
On 27 February the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, participated in the launch event of the “EU4HumanRights: Pursuing Positive Change through Empowering Civil Society” project. The Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation – Armenia (OSIAFA), the Institute of Public Policy, and the Union of Informed Citizenswill ...
On 20 February the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski participated in the Community Resilience Forum in Yerevan, along with regional and community government representatives and development programme officers. Topics covered during the forum included how to strengthen community resilience; the results of the incorporat...
On 9 February, Armenia’s Ministry of Justice presented two new e-tools developed with EU assistance. The Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, and Armenia’s Minister of Justice, Davit Harutyunyan, participated in and spoke at the “E-Participation Tools in the Ministry of Justice" presentation event.
On 25-28 January the 5th National Selection Conference of European Youth Parliament (EYP) Armenia took place in Gyumri, Shirak marz, as part of the “Democratic Citizenship: Obtaining, Developing, Empowering” (DECODE) project. More than 100 participants gathered from all over Armenia and Europe to discuss various topics in their respective committee...
Armenian civil society has received €1.74 million from the EU for new activities.On 19 December the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski publicised new grant agreements. This confirms European Union’s continuing support for Armenian civil society to promote active citizenship and protect human rights.
On 11 December Matenadaran in Yerevan hosted the Universal Rights Award Ceremony. This ceremony has existed since 2012, and was the first initiative of the international community to highlight the contributions of Armenia’s civil and political rights activists, government officials, media and civil society representatives to promoting human rights....
“Tales of Neto” is already available to download for free on the App Store (goo.gl/skuRfJ) and Google Play (goo.gl/zGLnE8). On 12 December the Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, launched the anti-corruption game at the Tumo Centre for Creative Technologies.
On 9 December, the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, paid a working visit to Ararat marz, where he met with the Mayor of Artashat, Karen Beniaminyan.
1 December marked the end of a two-day working visit to Armenia made by the European Investment Bank's (EIB) Vice President, Vazil Hudak. Two new agreements with Armenian counterparts were signed.
On 5 December the Young Experts Scheme Armenia (YES) project officially began. 21 young professionals aged 25-35 have been selected from more than 300 candidates to be enrolled in a one-year project. Almost half of the selected experts are from the Armenian Diaspora, who will bring their skills and expertise.
On 24 November in Brussels, Belgium, the 5th Eastern Partnership Summit took place to mark the achievements of the last two years of the EU's relationships with its six Eastern partners.The 5th EaP Summit was long awaited by participants.
On 27 November the campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence” (GBV) was officially launched in Matenadaran, Yerevan, to raise public awareness of and hold different events on GBV across Armenia. The campaign takes place from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights ...
On 17 November Gyumri hosted the two-day “Empowering Regions through High Tech” conference. The conference was organised by the Enterprise Incubator Foundation and Gyumri Technology Centre in partnership with the Armenian government, Shirak Governor, Gyumri Municipality, and the “Support to SME Development in Armenia” (SMEDA) project.
On 15 November, a social enterprise that is running a refrigeration unit was officially opened at Yerevan State College #2 through the EU-funded and Save the Children-implemented “Social Innovations for the Vocational Education and Employability of Young People with Disabilities” (SIVEE) project.
On 8 November the EU Delegation to Armenia, in cooperation with the EU4Energy Programme implemented by the Energy Charter Secretariat held a conference on “Unlocking the Energy Efficiency Potential in Armenia”. Energy efficiency is very high in the Armenian Government's list of priorities; the aim of the conference was to generate dialogue on this ...
On 25 October the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, was in Gyumri, Shirak marz, on a working visit. In the morning the Ambassador met the Governor of Shirak, Arthur Khachatryan.
On 20 October the Yerevan-Etchmiadzin Marathon for people with disabilities took place. 122 participants (including 7 children and 44 girls and women) started the race in the morning at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall and ran all the way to Etchmiadzin, where they were hosted by Father Mkrtich Karapetyan of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The He...
On 11 October the EU Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, made a working visit to town Armavir, Armavir marz. In the morning the Ambassador met with the Governor of Armavir marz, Ashot Ghahramanyan, and the Mayor of Armavir, Ruben Khlghatyan, to discuss bilateral cooperation.
A new border-crossing point (BCP) in Bavra (Shirak marz) will now offer Armenian citizens many advantages: simplified procedures, reduced waiting times, modern infrastructure, equipment, and improved security. It will enhance Armenia’s regional connectivity by promoting international trade, transit and tourism.
On 4 October the organisers of the Young Experts Scheme (YES) Armenia introduced their programme to the public. YES Armenia offers a unique opportunity for young professionals to contribute to Armenia’s development by bringing new dynamics, energy and modernisation to the civil service. 20 young people of Armenian citizenship and from the Armenian ...
On 2 October Johannes Hahn, the Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, visited Armenia to prepare for the Eastern Partnership Summit on 24 November in Brussels, Belgium. Commissioner In the morning, Commissioner Hahn met with representatives of civil society and discussed EU-Armenia relations, the new EU-Armeni...
On 30 September the Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, the Armenian Minister of Culture, Armen Amiryan, and the Armenian Deputy Minister of Nature Protection Khachik Hakobyan officially launched European Heritage Days 2017 in Armenia. The official opening ceremony was held in Lori marz at the "Sochut Dendropark" and "Lori...
On 29 September the EU Ambassador to Armenia Piotr Świtalski, the Armenian Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Arsen Karamyan, and the Armenian Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Tadevos Avetisyan, the campaign of four roundtables devoted to Civil Society Day in Armenia was summed up. This awareness raising campaign was organise...
On 25 September the official contract signing ceremony for winning grants under the small grants scheme of the “STRONG CSOs for a Stronger Armenia” project took place. 17 winning projects received funding, exceeding €900,000 (projects could receive up to €60,000). These projects will be implemented by 46 civil society organisation (CSO) partnership...
On 19 September the EU co-funded and GIZ-implemented “Strengthening the Independence, Effectiveness and Transparency of the Armenian External Audit system” project came to an end. A meeting was held to both conclude this project, which ran from 2014-2017, and kick off the new “Public Financial Management in the South Caucasus” programme, which will...
On 14 September, the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski, announced the winners of the nationwide non-academicessay competition "Where does Europe end?". He presented prizes to the winner Meri Telunts and runner-up Artur Barseghyan. Telunts received an Armtab and Barseghyan got the opportunity to participate in an Erasm...
On 16 September, cooperatives from the ENPARD project and farmers from the OASI project had the opportunity to present their products, including cheese, buckwheat, broccoli, organic asparagus, berries, and tea during the fourth “Harvest Festival: Rural Life and Traditions” in English Park, Yerevan.
