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03 February 2025 • 07:15 AMT
Ankara rejects Trump’s plan to deport Palestinians

Turkey’s Foreign Minister strongly criticized the plan to relocate Palestinians during a press conference in Doha, calling it a violation of international law and endorsing a declaration in Gaza’s defense.

01 February 2025 • 10:25 AMT
NSS files report against NGO head over Azerbaijani song video

The National Security Service has filed a report against an NGO leader for spreading a video of Azerbaijani-language singers in Yerevan’s Republic Square.

01 February 2025 • 10:24 AMT
No disruptions in Yerevan’s public transport after fare increase

Despite calls for a boycott over the fare increase, Yerevan’s public transport continues to operate smoothly, with most passengers paying the new rate of 150 drams.

01 February 2025 • 10:22 AMT
European champion named Sec Gen of Weightlifting Federation

European weightlifting champion Samvel Gasparyan ends his sports career and takes on a leadership role in Armenia’s weightlifting federation.

01 February 2025 • 10:21 AMT
Russia to deport illegal migrants starting February 5

New laws on migration policy, social support, and creative industries will come into force in Russia starting February.

01 February 2025 • 10:17 AMT
Turkey’s last Armenian village faces expropriation threat

Vakifli, the only remaining Armenian village in Turkey, faces a threat of expropriation due to a government-backed construction project in Hatay’s Samandag district.

01 February 2025 • 10:16 AMT
U.S. hosts cultural event honoring Sergei Parajanov

The Armenian Embassy in the U.S. hosted a cultural event honoring Sergei Parajanov, whose name was included in UNESCO’s 2024-2025 anniversary calendar.

01 February 2025 • 08:12 AMT
ZCMC employees go on strike, demand salary increase

Over 700 ZCMC employees have gone on strike, demanding a 50% salary increase and improved communication with management. The company, however, deems the strike illegal.

01 February 2025 • 08:06 AMT
Armenia sees 8% economic activity growth in 2024

Armenia’s economic activity index increased by 8% in 2024, with growth in industry, trade, construction, agriculture, and services, while consumer prices rose slightly by 0.3%.

01 February 2025 • 08:03 AMT
MP: fair distribution of public resources can eliminate gender inequality

Armenian MP Sona Ghazaryan told PACE that fair distribution of public resources is key to eliminating gender inequality and advancing women’s full participation in the economy.

01 February 2025 • 08:02 AMT
Report: leaving CSTO may trigger military threats for Armenia

A Russian research institute warns that Armenia’s departure from the CSTO could create conditions for Turkish and Azerbaijani military actions.

01 February 2025 • 07:03 AMT
Ukraine considers transiting Azerbaijani gas

Slovakia warns of rising gas prices in Europe as Ukraine considers Azerbaijani gas transit, while Russia remains the most efficient option.

01 February 2025 • 06:57 AMT
Lithuanian ambassador visits EU monitoring mission in Armenia

The Lithuanian ambassador to Armenia visited the EU monitoring mission to learn about its activities and recent mandate extension.

01 February 2025 • 06:56 AMT
Yerevan residents protest transport fare increase

Yerevan residents, including officials, are boycotting the recent public transport fare increase.

01 February 2025 • 06:54 AMT
Trump says plans talks with Putin to achieve peace in Ukraine

Trump anticipates meaningful talks with Putin to conclude Ukraine war.

31 January 2025 • 15:08 AMT
EAEU to develop joint information security measures

The Eurasian Economic Commission is working on cryptographic protection measures to secure data exchange between EAEU countries and third parties.

31 January 2025 • 15:05 AMT
Armenia calls for easier access to EAEU business funding

Armenia’s deputy PM stressed the need for more accessible financing mechanisms in the EAEU to boost business cooperation and investment.

31 January 2025 • 15:03 AMT
Pashinyan comments on declassified U.S. documents

The Armenian Prime Minister reacted to declassified US State Department documents revealing past discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan on exchanging Meghri for Nagorno-Karabakh.

31 January 2025 • 14:53 AMT
Greek Air News names Yerevan a top travel surprise

The Greek travel magazine Air News urges tourists to visit Yerevan now, calling it one of the year’s most surprising destinations.

31 January 2025 • 14:52 AMT
Iran-Armenia border fully under Armenian control

Pashinyan confirmed that the Iran-Armenia border checkpoint is now fully controlled by Armenian border guards, while cooperation with Russia depends on political will.

31 January 2025 • 14:50 AMT
EAEU explores AI-based digital transport solutions

Armenia’s deputy PM highlighted AI’s role in EAEU’s digital transformation, emphasizing the strategic importance of digitalization for the country.

31 January 2025 • 14:48 AMT
Armenian schools in Istanbul face funding, policy hurdles

Despite international guarantees, Istanbul’s Armenian schools face funding shortages and administrative barriers, making it harder to preserve Armenian identity.

31 January 2025 • 14:45 AMT
Vice PM attends Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting

Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in a high-level Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) meeting in Almaty, focusing on economic development and cooperation.

31 January 2025 • 14:43 AMT
Pashinyan: captives and missing persons are key topics in talks

Armenia’s prime minister confirmed that written proposals sent to Azerbaijan include discussions on prisoners of war and missing persons, stressing that these topics are part of negotiations.

31 January 2025 • 14:39 AMT
Аrmenian heritage being erased in occupied Artsakh

Reports indicate that even elementary school math problems in occupied Artsakh are designed to fuel hatred against Armenians.

31 January 2025 • 14:38 AMT
Norway ready to back Armenia’s democratic progress

Norwegian Parliament Speaker acknowledges Armenia’s commitment to democracy despite geopolitical challenges, emphasizing the need for international support to continue this path.

31 January 2025 • 12:39 AMT
PM: signing trilateral declaration helped avoid heavy losses

The Armenian Prime Minister stated that signing the 2020 ceasefire agreement was crucial to prevent 26,000 soldiers from being trapped, emphasizing that no one forced him to do so.

31 January 2025 • 12:37 AMT
Rubio doubts Ukraine’s ability to retake Crimea, calls for talks

Rubio warns against unrealistic expectations for Ukraine’s victory, urging compromise while criticizing U.S. policies on war funding.

31 January 2025 • 12:35 AMT
PM calls ANIF’s work a failure and disgrace

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan called ANIF’s work a “failure and disgrace.” Investigations into alleged mismanagement at the state fund are ongoing, but no charges have been filed yet.

31 January 2025 • 12:33 AMT
Armenia, Azerbaijan sign first bilateral document

Armenian Prime Minister announced that the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process has made significant progress in 2024, with the signing of the first bilateral document.