Byurakn Armenian company receives European Business AwardNovember 24, 2011 - 09:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Armenian company, Byurakn, has been recognized as overall winner under the “Chairman’s Selection” category of the European Business Awards, which were sponsored by HSBC for the second year. During a gala presentation ceremony that took place in Barcelona, heads of state, leading industrialists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, media owners and academics from across 30 European nations gathered for the announcement of this year’s 11 award winners. On July 28, Byurakn LLC along with AUM LTD and Manana Grain LLC was selected to receive a ‘Ruban d’Honneur’ prize, enabling them to join 111 businesses from over 30 countries to compete in the final round of the competition in Barcelona, and the chance to win an award in one of 11 categories. Astrid Clifford, HSBC Bank Armenia Chief Executive Officer commented: “I am delighted that one of our customers has received this highest accolade in one of Europe’s toughest business competitions. Hopefully, this will encourage Armenian businesses to deepen their relations with Europe.” Related links: Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. |