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First President of Armenia: Artsakh lost due to Pashinyan's adventurism
... published a statement addressed to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his Facebook page. It reads as follows: ‘What is there to discuss with you, when because of your adventurism the subject of discussion - the thousand-year-old Armenian Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)- no longer exists, and the only thing left for you is to desperately try to divert the attention of our people from this bitter reality. Make all the noise you want, but this reality has already become a historical fact that cannot be erased....
12/26/2024Mandate of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs on Karabakh settlement no longer relevant: Zakharova
... structures of the OSCE Minsk Conference, i.e. the Minsk Group and the High-Level Planning Group (HLPG) should be dissolved, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said today. 'The mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement approved by the OSCE has lost its relevance. And it all started with the blocking of the work of this format by the West, and then there were changes that occurred on the ground,' Zakharova said at a press briefing in response to a ...
12/25/2024Armenia short of 200 billion drams in tax revenues in 2024 - Finance Ministry head
... some projects were funded from the Reserve Fund. "We had, if I am not mistaken, 130 billion drams in the Reserve Fund. This fund was mainly used for two purposes: addressing the housing issues of our compatriots forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh and over 50 billion drams as a fiscal buffer. At the moment, the remaining balance is about 30 billion drams," Hovhannisyan said. Additionally, the minister mentioned that the expenditure portion of the 2025 budget is 150 billion drams less ...
12/25/2024More than 20 thousand people applied for Armenian citizenship in 2024
... President has granted citizenship to 18,063 applicants and terminated citizenship of 3,433 applicants, the Service said. According to Suzanna Manasyan, deputy head of the Service, 6,626 applications for citizenship were received from refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, and 5,210 were granted citizenship. -0-
12/23/2024Armenian PM: “Negotiations on Nagorno-Karabakh's return to Azerbaijan had been ongoing since 1994”
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that "since 1994, that is, after the ceasefire, the negotiation process had been focused on the return of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan." YEREVAN, December 23. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that "since 1994, that is, after the ceasefire, the negotiation process had been focused on the return of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan....
12/23/2024In case of signing peace treaty with Azerbaijan, the idea of withdrawal of mutual lawsuits is acceptable to Armenia - Pashinyan
... Azerbaijan of captured Armenians; armed attacks and occupation by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces of sovereign RA territory (May 2021-November 2022); blockade of the Lachin corridor (December 2022-September 2023) and violation of the rights of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians.
12/20/2024Yerevan is constructive towards OSCE MG dissolution, but wants to make sure Baku has no territorial claims - Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan answered a question about the country's position on the idea of dissolving the OSCE Minsk Group, the only internationally-mandated format that was set up to help resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. YEREVAN, 19 December. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan answered a question about the country's position on the idea of dissolving the OSCE Minsk Group, the only internationally-mandated format that was set up to ...
12/19/2024IMF outlines measures to boost Armenia's economic resilience and growth
... implemented and opportunities for labor force integration are realized. He noted that Armenia's economic growth is returning to normal levels as temporary factors, such as the influx of labor from Russia and India and the integration of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh into the labor market, begin to weaken. “This could affect potential growth for the next 4-5 years,” he said, adding that in the longer term, attention should be given to demographic policy.
12/18/2024Turkey only needs to invest $2.5 billion in Armenia's economy to take control of it, says CCAF head
... recognise Armenia's independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the countries do not have diplomatic relations. Turkey closed its border to Armenia in 1993 in solidarity with Azerbaijan, which was embroiled in a conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh. In December 2021, Armenia and Turkey appointed special envoys to normalise relations, who have held several meetings so far. In 2022, Armenia and Turkey agreed to open the land border to third-country nationals and diplomatic passport holders....
12/14/2024Rubinyan: Russia leaving South Caucasus on its own
... Armenian authorities want Russia to leave and be replaced by Turkey are false and do not reflect the reality. "Facts show that Russia is leaving. It was certainly not the Armenian authorities who expelled the Russian peacekeepers stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh, who were supposed to remain there for at least a few more years under the tripartite agreement," Rubinyan said in an interview with Armenian Public Television. In his opinion, drawing parallels with the events in Syria, as the current opposition ...
12/13/2024EU allocates €1.5m grant to Armenia to help Nagorno-Karabakh refugee
The European Union has provided the Armenian government with a grant of 1.5 million euros to meet the needs of the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, the press service of the EU Delegation to Armenia reports. YEREVAN, 10 December. /ARKA/. The European Union has provided the Armenian government with a grant of 1.5 million euros to meet the needs of the refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh,...
12/10/2024Armenia's European orientation linked to democratic reforms - Alen Simonyan
... sovereign, stable, and democratic state, as well as respect for the fundamental principles of human rights and international law. Simonyan highly praised the response and actions of the Council of Europe bodies concerning the needs of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. “It is crucial to ensure international protection for the displaced population, including under the framework of the Council of Europe convention. The focus is on the issue of the repatriation of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan,” he ...
12/09/2024Armenian Parliament ratifies €50 million loan from OPEC fund
... the budget deficit. The loan funds will be used to implement several reforms, including measures to improve energy efficiency in households and businesses, reforms to the education and healthcare systems, and social support for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh. The loan repayment period will be 18 years, with a 5-year grace period, and a floating interest rate.-0-
12/06/2024Armenian PM says return to CSTO has become impossible
... don't participate in the discussions and decision-making in the CSTO, but we don't veto them either, as we already consider ourselves outside the CSTO. Let them decide for themselves what they need,’ Pashinyan said. Pashinyan is sure that Nagorno-Karabakh has nothing to do with it. He recalled that in 2021-2022 Armenia was subjected to Azerbaijani aggression, and official Yerevan discussed this situation with its CSTO allies: they stated that Armenia's borders are a red line for them. 'When the ...
12/04/2024Artsakh refugees outraged by Armenian government's decision to cut their aid
Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) refugees have taken with great dissatisfaction the Armenian government's decision to reduce the financial aid provided to them, which they use to pay for rent and utilities, Artsakh human rights defender Gegham Stepanyan said today. YEREVAN,...
11/29/2024Artsakh citizenship issue tied to return prospect – Ombudsman
The issue of whether or not residents of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) receive Armenian citizenship is also directly related to the prospect and right to return to their homeland, said Gegham Stepanyan, a human rights defender in Artsakh. YEREVAN, 29 November. /ARKA/. The issue of whether or not residents of ...
11/29/2024Putin: ‘Today's situation between Armenia and CSTO most likely dictated by internal political processes in Armenia itself’
... wants to do for ensuring its security. I think that today's situation between Armenia and the CSTO is most likely dictated by internal political processes in Armenia itself. Of course, it is all connected with the consequences of the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh,‘ Pution said on the sidelines of the CSTO leaders’ meeting in Astana. Putin did not rule out that Armenia could return to full participation in the CSTO. ‘This is a very sensitive issue. It is always easy to make some assessments from ...
11/28/2024EBRD to announce 44 million euro financing package for refugees in Armenia
A significant financing package of EUR 44million will soon be announced and deployed via several partners banks for the benefit of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, EBRD Managing Director for Turkey and the Caucasus, Elisabetta Falcetti s said in an exclusive interview with the ARKA news agency. YEREVAN, November 26. /ARKA/ A significant financing package of EUR 44million will soon be announced ...
11/26/2024IMF forecasts inflation in Armenia at 0.2 percent in 2024 and 3.1 percent in 2025
... Asia: Economic Outlook and Political Challenges." He noted that the pressure, which in 2022 and early 2023 was caused by a number of factors, including the influx of labor from Russia and India, as well as the integration of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh into the labor market, is gradually decreasing. According to Rawat, after a significant increase in 2022, inflation was reduced thanks to the implementation of prudent policies and external factors. "The quick and prudent response of the ...
11/26/2024IMF: Armenia's economy to grow by up to 5.5% by 2028
... According to the IMF Resident Representative, Armenia's economic growth is returning to normal levels, along with the fading of temporary factors, including the influx of labor from Russia and India, as well as the integration of refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh into the labor market. "It will impact potential growth, possibly for the next four to five years," he said, adding that in the long term, attention should be given to demographic policy. Figures and forecasts for the Armenian economy ...
11/26/2024Armenian PM suggests dropping claims against Azerbaijan in international courts
... the occupation of the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia by Azerbaijani Armed Forces (May 2021 - November 2022); the blockade of the Lachin Corridor (December 2022 - September 2023); and violations of the rights of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh. -0-
11/23/2024Financial aid for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents in Armenia to be reduced
... assistance allocated to forcibly displaced residents of Artsakh. YEREVAN, November 21. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to reduce the financial assistance allocated to forcibly displaced residents of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). Currently, refugees who do not own property in Armenia receive monthly financial assistance of 40,000 drams for housing rental, plus an additional 10,000 drams for utility costs. According to the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Narek ...
11/21/2024Yerevan city hall sees no issues for launching unified ticket system from next January 1
... Labor heroes, national heroes of Armenia, and holders of the Order of Glory (free), as well as parents in large families with four or more children (free),” Grigoryan noted. Commenting on the question of benefits for displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh, Grigoryan avoided giving a direct answer, merely noting that the state has implemented, and continues to implement, numerous assistance programs for them. About unified ticket system Now in Yerevan, one trip in bus and metro costs 100 drams,...
11/19/2024Career fair for refugees from Artsakh to be held on 21 November in Yerevan
... Benevolent Union's (AGBU) ‘Train and Earn, Artsakh!’ programme will be held on November 21 in Yerevan. ‘The fair will be open to all job seekers, but its main goal is to create opportunities for our compatriots forcibly displaced from Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) to get acquainted with Armenia's labour market, to see its structure and main employers, to find out which areas are most in demand,’ programme manager Haykuhi Gevorgyan said at a press conference on Monday. She noted that the program covers ...
11/18/2024Greta Thunberg accuses the world of hypocrisy over ''greenwashing'' Azerbaijan’s crimes
... Azerbaijan’s Aggression on Human Rights and Environmental Protection." According to the environmental activist, Azerbaijan is a repressive country that wants to increase mineral extraction and is responsible for ethnic cleansing in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). "The fact that, against the backdrop of all this, COP-29 is being held in this country is revolting. This is hypocrisy and duplicity. Azerbaijan not only manages to commit all these crimes without being held accountable, but it is also ...
11/14/2024Pashinyan calls Armenia's Declaration of Independence "a big problem and tragedy"
... two countries could be achieved if Armenia ends its territorial claims against Azerbaijan and amends its Constitution and other legal documents. He argued that Armenia's Declaration of Independence contains direct calls for the unification of Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia and for violating Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, and that references to this document are also included in Armenia's Constitution. -0-
11/14/2024Under pressure from the West, Yerevan froze its participation in trilateral working group - Zakharova
Bowing to the pressure of the West, Yerevan has frozen its participation in the trilateral working group (set up by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war) on reopening regional communications, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing on Wednesday, adding that Armenia has also withdrawn from all other trilateral formats. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARKA/....
11/13/2024Armenia has managed to carry out work to boost child protection over the past 5 years - UN Resident Coordinator
... Françoise Jacob said today. Despite numerous challenges, the Armenian authorities have managed to adopt new legislative acts and strategies to promote child protection, guarantees and access to education for all, including refugee children from Nagorno-Karabakh,’ Jacob said at a parliamentary hearing on children's rights within the framework of the UN monitoring of Armenia's fourth national report. According to her, a new law on youth is likely to be adopted by the Armenian parliament in the near ...
11/11/2024Armenian sambo wrestlers claim 6 medals at World Championships in Astana
... World Championship in combat sambo among men were Hamlet Sukiasyan (58 kg) and Arman Avanesyan (98 kg), while in sport sambo among women, Anna Mkrtchyan (80 kg). The bronze was also claimed by David Hovsepyan (58 kg), forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh, who competed under the flag of the International Sambo Federation. -0-
11/11/2024Full report of commission investigating the 44-day war to be presented to Armenia’s National Assembly
The report of an ad hoc parliamentary commission set up to investigate the circumstances of the 44-day war (in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020 autumn) will be fully disclosed in the National Assembly, Andranik Kocharyan, head of the Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Security, told reporters today. YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. The report of an ad hoc parliamentary ...
11/11/2024Azerbaijan's release of Armenian captives would greatly help reconciliation – Armenian Ambassador to Russia
... would live in peace and cooperation,’ they should begin with steps that ‘can be commended. He declined to comment on a separate question about Ruben Vardanyan (a Russia-based Armenian businessman, who served for a short time as Prime Minister of Karabakh, currently in a Baku prison), noting that for Yerevan, there is no distinction between citizens of Armenia. Azerbaijan officially confirms holding only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but human rights activists in Armenia report that ...
11/06/202452 MEPs demand release of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan ahead of COP-29
... month, 52 Members of the European Parliament (MEP) address three main demands to the Government of Azerbaijan and the EU executive leadership, concerning the Armenian prisoners of war in Azerbaijan, the Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno Karabakh/Artsakh as well as YEREVAN, November 5. /ARKA/. In the run up to COP29 to take place in Baku later this month, 52 Members of the European Parliament (MEP) address three main demands to the Government of Azerbaijan and the EU executive leadership,...
11/05/2024Assistance program for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees extended until March 2025 – Minister
The Armenian government has extended until 2025 March an assistance program, designed for refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, Labor and Social Affairs Minister Narek Mkrtchyan said today. The assistance amount is 50,000 drams for each refugee. YEREVAN, November 4. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has extended until 2025 March an assistance program, designed for refugees ...
11/04/2024State subsidies for chemotherapy to increase significantly - minister
... Avanesyan also announced the planned changes in the current emergency medical care system. In particular, she said that all regional systems will be united into a single national emergency medical service. She also said that in 2025, refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh will continue to receive a number of medical services free of charge. -0-
11/01/2024Economic development more important than recognition of Armenian Genocide - Armenian minister
... recognise Armenia's independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the countries do not have diplomatic relations. Turkey closed its border to Armenia in 1993 in solidarity with Azerbaijan, which was embroiled in a conflict with Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh. In December 2021, Armenia and Turkey appointed special envoys to normalise relations, who have held several meetings so far. In 2022, Armenia and Turkey agreed to open the land border to third-country nationals and diplomatic passport holders....
10/31/2024Armenia has ceased to be Armenia - now officially, political analyst claims
... Genocide is not a priority issue on the agenda of Armenia's foreign policy. Let me remind that for decades, the priority issues in Armenia's foreign policy were the struggle for recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). The first issue was a fundamental element of Armenian identity, the second - of statehood," Melkonyan wrote on his Telegram channel. "This is how a new historical memory is being formed. It is based on the opposition to the one on ...
10/31/2024Armenia criticizes Türkiye for linking relations to Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization
... positive expectations that progress would be achieved in the near future. About Armenian-Turkish dialogue Turkey shut down its border for Armenia in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan, which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. In December 2021, Armenia and Turkey appointed special envoys for normalization of their relations, who have had several meetings so far. In 2022, Armenia and Turkey agreed to open the land border for citizens of third countries and diplomatic ...
10/31/2024Armenian Genocide issue not top priority in Yerevan's foreign policy
... thousands were forced to flee to other countries to avoid death. About Armenian-Turkish dialogue Turkey shut down its border for Armenia in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan, which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. In December 2021, Armenia and Turkey appointed special envoys for normalization of their relations, who have had several meetings so far. In 2022, Armenia and Turkey agreed to open the land border for citizens of third countries and diplomatic ...
10/31/2024Armenian, Azerbaijani sides to meet on issue of prisoners and missing persons, but deadline not yet set - NSS chief
... Azerbaijan officially confirms that it holds only 33 Armenian prisoners of war and civilians, but Armenian human rights activists claim that there are another 80 Armenian prisoners there. Among the prisoners are former State Minister of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Ruben Vardanyan, former presidents Bako Sahakyan, Arkady Ghukasyan and Arayik Harutyunyan, former speaker of parliament David Ishkhanyan, former Foreign Minister David Babayan, former commander of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan and former ...
10/29/2024European Parliament says Azerbaijan must withdraw troops from Armenia’s sovereign territory and release Armenian prisoners of war
... implementing legal reforms, improving the overall human rights situation in the country as well as demonstrating its genuine readiness to faithfully engage in peace negotiations with neighbouring Armenia following the 2023 Azerbaijani offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijan must withdraw troops from Armenia’s sovereign territory Reaffirming their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Azerbaijan and Armenia, MEPs advocate for the normalisation of relations between the two countries ...
10/24/2024Artsakh NGOs demand that Armenian authorities deny Baku's demand to dissolve OSCE Minsk Group
Representatives of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) NGOs held a protest action in front of the Armenian Foreign Ministry on Monday, demanding the Armenian authorities not to give in to Azerbaijan's demand to dissolve the OSCE Minsk Group, the only organisation with an international ...
10/21/2024Azerbaijan razes to ground entire historic center of Stepanakert
In October, the Azerbaijani administration in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, demolished the historic center of the city, former Karabakh Minister of Culture, Youth and Tourism Sergey Shahverdyan said in a Facebook post. YEREVAN, October 21. /ARKA/. In October, the Azerbaijani administration in Stepanakert, ...
10/21/2024Alen Simonyan says why Azerbaijani parliament speaker cancelled planned meeting in Geneva
... importance of the European Union Civilian Mission in Armenia (EUMA) and its contribution to stability in the border areas. The resolution emphasised the need to ensure continued humanitarian assistance for the 115,000 Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as to address the problems of Armenian prisoners of war, other detainees held in Azerbaijan. The organization reiterated its concern over the destruction of cultural heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh and the support of its member countries ...
10/20/2024Armenian and Turkish Foreign Ministers discuss bilateral issues and continuation of dialogue
... recognize Armenia’s independence from the former Soviet Union, the countries have no diplomatic ties and Turkey shut down their common border in 1993, in a show of solidarity with Azerbaijan which was locked in a conflict with Armenia over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Turkey also refuses to recognize the Armenian genocide, committed during 1915-1923 when an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were massacred by the Ottoman government. The overwhelming majority of historians widely view the event as genocide....
10/18/2024Armenia's parliamentary opposition holds hearings on the destruction of cultural monuments in Artsakh: government agencies boycott
... Armenian cultural and religious heritage in Artsakh. YEREVAN, October 18. /ARKA/. The National Assembly of Armenia is holding hearings on Friday dedicated to the problem of the destruction of Armenian cultural and religious heritage in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh). Armenian government agencies refused to participate in parliamentary hearings. Opening the meeting, opposition MP Taguhi Tovmasyan noted that invitations were sent to representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice,...
10/18/2024Parliamentary opposition calls unacceptable artificial opposition between Constitution and Declaration of Independence of Armenia
... the Declaration of Independence of Armenia’. The preamble to the Armenian Constitution cites the Declaration of Independence, which in turn refers to the 1989 act of unification adopted by the legislative bodies of then Soviet Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region (which was part of Azerbaijan). Azerbaijan interprets this as Armenia's territorial claim against it. Azerbaijani president has regularly stated in recent months that Baku will not sign a peace treaty with Yerevan unless this ...
10/17/2024Russian Foreign Ministry says Karabakh refugees can return to their homes
Russia really empathies with the fate of people who have left their homes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said commenting on the forced exodus of the ethnic Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. YEREVAN, 17 October. /ARKA/. Russia really empathies with the fate of people who have left their homes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said commenting on the forced exodus of the ethnic Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh....
10/17/2024Armenian Investigative Committee submits cases against 600 servicemen to court
The Armenian Investigative Committee has referred to court criminal cases with indictments against about 600 military servicemen as part of the investigation into the circumstances of the 44-day war in Nagorno-Karabakh in autumn 2020, the head of the agency Argishti Kyaramyan said. YEREVAN, 15 October. /ARKA/. The Armenian Investigative Committee has referred to court criminal cases with indictments against about 600 military servicemen as part of the investigation ...
10/15/2024Armenian Foreign Ministry commented on Azerbaijan's accusations of Armenia's alleged violations of the 2020 trilateral statement
... under the 9 November 2020 trilateral statement in the context of the unblocking of regional connections. ‘’We should take a look at the facts. The 9 November 2020 trilateral statement provides for Russian peacekeepers to be stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh, and a 5km wide Lachin Corridor under the control of the Russian peacekeepers, but there is neither a Lachin Corridor nor Russian peacekeepers,’’ said Armenian Foreign Ministry press secretary Ani Badalyan in an interview with Armenpress....
10/14/2024EU to provide Armenia with another 30 million euros to help Karabakh refugees and promote reforms
The EU will provide the Armenian government with an additional €30 million in budgetary support to share its financial burden of supporting Armenian refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh and contribute to the implementation of reforms, the head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vasilis Maragos said today speaking at the conference ‘Crossroads of Peace: Uniting Security and Democracy’ in Yerevan. YEREVAN, 12 October....
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