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Armenian MFA describes Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting in UAE as 'successful', which can become a basis for advancing the peace process
The Armenian Foreign Ministry described the Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting held yesterday in Abu Dhabi as 'successful' saying that it can become a serious basis for the further implementation of the peace process. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARКА/. The Armenian Foreign Ministry described the Pashinyan-Aliyev ...
07/11/2025State Department: United States supports efforts to promote peace and stability in South Caucasus
... Caucasus, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said at a press briefing, speaking about yesterday's meeting of the heads of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARKA/. The United States of America supports efforts to promote peace ... ... the conditions of the world around us," Bruce noted. At a meeting in Abu Dhabi on July 10, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev agreed to continue bilateral negotiations and confidence-building measures between ...
07/11/2025Pashinyan and Aliyev discussed normalization of interstate relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed various aspects of the agenda for normalization of interstate relations between the two countries at a meeting held in Abu Dhabi on July 10, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry ...
07/10/2025Meeting between Pashinyan and Aliyev underway in Abu Dhabi
The meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has started in Abu Dhabi. YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. The meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has started in Abu Dhabi. "Meeting with the ...
07/10/2025Pashinyan to meet with Aliyev as part of working visit to Abu Dhabi
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is leaving for the United Arab Emirates on a working visit on July 9, the head of government's press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan reported. YEREVAN, July 9. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is leaving for the United Arab Emirates ...
07/09/2025Vahagn Khachaturyan signed laws allowing nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a number of legislative amendments on Tuesday. YEREVAN, July 9. /ARKA/. Armenian ... ... do not succeed, then "we are ready to participate in all this in our own way." Later, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the readiness of the plan for the nationalization of "ENA", claiming that the process will be carried ...
07/09/2025Investigative actions are being conducted at the main office of the Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC - Investigative Committee
Investigative actions are being conducted at the main office of the Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC in Yerevan, which belongs to the president of the Tashir Group, philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan. YEREVAN, July ... ... do not succeed, then "we are ready to participate in all this in our own way." Later, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the readiness of the ENA nationalization plan, claiming that the process will be carried out in accordance ...
07/08/2025Nikol Pashinyan has nothing to do in Armenia - Samvel Karapetyan said he is ready to fight for Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his government have no connection with the future of the Armenian people, says in a new statement by Tashir Group President and benefactor Samvel Karapetyan, who is currently in the Armenian National Security Service detention center. ...
07/07/2025Risks of investor outflow and damage to economy – experts on nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia
On July 3, the Armenian National Assembly passed in the second and final reading legislative amendments to the laws On the Public Services Regulatory ... ... Regulatory Authority and On Energy, allowing the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA). Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the plan to to nationalize the power distributing company after ENA owner, president of Tashir Group Samvel ...
07/04/2025Alen Simonyan says charges brought against Samvel Karapetyan not related to politics
Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan said today that the charges brought against Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan ... ... stating his support for the Armenian Apostolic Church amid attacks from the authorities. Then, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to nationalize ENA, citing problems in the power distribution sector. According to him, it is ...
07/04/2025Pashinyan to Trump: Armenia aims to expand cooperation with US in trade and other areas
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the national holiday, Independence Day.... ... of the national holiday, Independence Day. The message reads: "On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Armenia, as well as on my own behalf, I warmly congratulate you and the friendly people of the United States of America on the ...
07/04/2025Armenian parliament adopts legislative amendments allowing nationalization of Electric Networks CJSC
The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia adopted in the second and final reading legislative amendments to the ArmenianLaws "On the Public Services Regulatory ... ... not succeed, then "we are ready to participate in all this in our own way." Later, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the readiness of the plan for the nationalization of "ENA", claiming that the process will be carried ...
07/03/2025Singapore-based multinational Trafigura interested in projects in Armenia
On Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed cooperation in the mining sector and opportunities for investment projects in Armenia with Jeremy Weir, CEO of Singapore-based multinational company Trafigura. YEREVAN, July 2. /ARKA/. On Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol ...
07/02/2025Armenia's Investigative Committee explains reasons for search at Tashir Group headquarters in Yerevan
Armenia's Investigative Committee has announced the reasons for the search at the Tashir Group headquarters in Yerevan. YEREVAN,... ... his statements of support for the Armenian Apostolic Church amid attacks by the authorities. After that, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to nationalize ENA, citing problems in the energy sector. According to him, it is necessary ...
07/02/2025Legislative changes aimed at nationalizing Electrical Networks of Armenia violate property and investor rights - lawyer
The legislative changes initiated by the Armenian authorities on Electrical Networks of Armenia (ENA) are unconstitutional and aimed at interfering with property rights,... ... and statements of support for the Armenian Apostolic Church amid attacks from the authorities. Then RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to nationalize Electrical Networks of Armenia, citing problems in the energy sector. According ...
07/02/2025Armenian parliament greenlights nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia
Armenia's National Assembly at an extraordinary session on Wednesday adopted in the first reading a set of amendments to the ... ... support for the Armenian Apostolic Church amid attacks against it by the Armenian authorities. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan then announced a plan to nationalize ENA, claiming that the process would be carried out in accordance with Armenian ...
07/02/2025Minister states plan to nationalize ENA preceded its owner's political statement.
The need to nationalize Armenia's power distributing company Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) was not prompted by a political statement made by its ... ... support for the Armenian Apostolic Church amid attacks against it by the Armenian authorities. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan then announced a plan to nationalize ENA, claiming that the process would be carried out in accordance with Armenian ...
07/01/2025Opposition MP Accuses Armenian Authorities of Attempting to Seize “Electrical Networks”
MP from the opposition Armenia faction Anna Grigoryan, speaking at an extraordinary session of parliament on Tuesday, accused the country's authorities ... ... measures. The submission of this bill to the parliament was preceded by the statement of the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan about the intention to nationalize "Electric Networks", "quickly and "effectively" taking them ...
07/01/2025Tax revenues and duties in Armenia in the first half of the year exceeded the plan by 6.5 billion drams - PM
In the first half of 2025, the volume of tax revenues and duties received by the state budget of Armenia exceeded the program indicators by 6.5 billion drams, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote on social networks. YEREVAN, July 1. /ARKA/. In the first half of 2025, the volume of tax revenues and duties received by the state budget of Armenia exceeded the program indicators by 6.5 billion drams, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ...
07/01/2025Republic of Armenia put on notice of investment dispute for its actions against Samvel Karapetyan and Electrical Networks of Armenia
... companies in Eastern Europe, together with his family, sent a notice of investment dispute to the state officials of the Republic of Armenia. YEREVAN, July 1. /ARKA/. Samvel Karapetyan, a prominent businessman and a founder of Tashir Group, one of the largest ... ... against Samvel Karapetyan and his business assets in Armenia. By way of background, in early June 2025, the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused the Catholicos of All Armenians of moral failings and called for his defrocking. Samvel Karapetyan, as a long-time ...
07/01/2025Kallas told Pashinyan about the EU's readiness to help strengthen Armenia's resilience
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas highly appreciated the government's commitment to democratic reforms at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the government's press service reported. YEREVAN, June 30. /ARKA/. High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas highly appreciated the government's commitment to democratic reforms at a meeting ...
06/30/2025Accusations of Electrical Networks of sabotage are false - head of the company
Acting General Director of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC David Gazinyan touched upon two cases of power outages last week - during the opening of the Homplex Mall hypermall ... ... meeting also occurred due to the fault of High-Voltage Electric Networks. networks". Recently, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the readiness of the plan for the nationalization of ENA, claiming that the process will be carried out in ...
06/30/2025“Electrical Networks of Armenia” recalled the catastrophic state of the system before its acquisition by the “Tashir Group”
Acting General Director of “Electrical Networks of Armenia” CJSC David Gazinyan recalled the catastrophic state of the system before its acquisition in 2015 by the “Tashir Group” ... ... electricity supply has increased by 12.8 times. About the ENA nationalization project Recently, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the readiness of the ENA nationalization plan, claiming that the process will be carried out in accordance ...
06/30/2025Bill on nationalization of "Electrical Networks of Armenia" is illiterate - acting CEO
The acting CEO of Electrical Netwroks of Armenia (ENA) David Ghazinyan described a government-designed bill on nationalization of the power distrbution company, promoted by Prime Minister Pashinyan, as 'illiterate.' YEREVAN, June 30. /ARКА/. The acting CEO of Electrical Netwroks of Armenia (ENA) David Ghazinyan described a government-designed bill on nationalization of the power distrbution company, promoted by Prime Minister Pashinyan,...
06/30/2025Andranik Simonyan appointed director of the National Security Service of Armenia
Andranik Simonyan has been appointed director of the National Security Service of Armenia. YEREVAN, June 28. /ARKA/. Andranik Simonyan has been appointed director of the National Security Service of Armenia. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed the corresponding decision on Saturday, by another decision dismissing Simonyan from the post of deputy director of the NSS. Simonyan has been acting director of the NSS since June 18, 2025, following the decision to resign Armen Abazyan....
06/29/2025Pashinyan and Macron discussed bilateral, regional, and international issues
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, the Armenian government press service reported. YEREVAN, June 29. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, the ...
06/29/2025Overchuk: Armenia's accession to EU contradicts EEU norms
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk plans to sign a letter to Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan to state that Armenia's actions to join the EU contradict the norms of the Eurasian ... ... in Armenia in this regard. We will always respect the choice of the Armenian people, but we understand, as confirmed by Nikol Pashinyan, that Armenia's simultaneous membership in the Eurasian Economic Union and the EU is impossible," Overchuk said....
06/27/2025More than 53% of Armenian citizens believe there are sufficient resources to impeach Nikol Pashinyan
ore than 53% of respondents of a public opinion survey conducted by the Armenian office of GALLUP International Association believe that there are sufficient resources to initiate the impeachment process against Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, June 27. /ARKA/. More than 53% of respondents of a public opinion survey conducted by the Armenian office of GALLUP International Association believe that there are sufficient resources to initiate the impeachment process against ...
06/27/2025Nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia will break the “backbone” of the economy and scare away investors – former Minister of Finance (EXCLUSIVE)
The authorities' plan to nationalize the national power distributing company Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, will break the backbone of the country's economy and scare away investors, both domestic and foreign, former Finance Minister Vardan Aramyan said in an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency on Thursday. YEREVAN, June 26. /ARKA/. The ...
06/26/2025Turkey considers Armenia's approach to opening communications in the South Caucasus constructive – Deputy Minister
Armenia's position on unblocking regional communications in the South Caucasus is viewed constructively by Turkey, said Armenian ... ... by Turkey, said Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan. “During the meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, issues related to the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani ...
06/26/2025Statements by authorities against businesses threaten business environment and investment attractiveness of Armenia – SME Cooperation Association
Inappropriate statements made by Armenian authorities against large and small businesses will have extremely serious consequences for the business environment ... ... of Samvel Karapetyan was the businessman's statement in connection with the conflict that arose between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Garegin II. In his address to the press, the businessman stated that ...
06/26/2025In May, economic activity in Armenia increased by 10.4%, and the number of jobs reached 790.32 thousand - Prime Minister
The economic activity indicator in Armenia in May 2025 increased by 10.4% compared to the same period in 2024, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, June 26. /ARKA/. The economic activity indicator in Armenia in May 2025 increased by 10.4% compared to the same period in 2024, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. At a government meeting on Thursday, he indicated ...
06/26/2025Armenian authorities intend to organize a free subscription to ZCMC shares - Prime Minister
One of the strategic goals of the Armenian authorities is to organize a free subscription to the shares of the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), ... ... organize a free subscription to the shares of the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a meeting of the Armenian government. Thus, according to him, Armenian citizens will be able to use their savings ...
06/26/2025Pashinyan proposed to put up for sale shares of ENA so that citizens of Armenia could buy them
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposed to put up for sale (free subscription) shares of CJSC "Electric Networks of Armenia" so that not only corporations, but also citizens of the Republic of Armenia could have the opportunity to buy them. YEREVAN, June 26. /ARKA/....
06/26/2025Homplex Mall building materials center opens in Armenia, $70 million invested in it.
Homplex Mall, a shopping center selling building materials, has opened in Armenia. YEREVAN, June 26. /ARKA/. Homplex Mall, a shopping center selling building materials, has opened in Armenia. $70 million was invested in its creation, and the staff numbers about 1,000 people. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the opening ceremony, which took place on June 25. He got acquainted with the work carried out, the conditions created and the activities of the center, the press service of the Armenian government reported. It is noted that ...
06/26/2025Nationalization process is not some kind of “store” that can be taken and nationalized - economist on situation with Electric Networks of Armenia (EXCLUSIVE)
Armenian economist Tatul Manaseryan gave a comment in connection with the statement of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the nationalization of the Electric Networks of Armenia, owned by a Russia-based businessman of Armenian origin Samvel Karapetyan, arrested earlier this week for two months for public calls to seize power. YEREVAN, June 25. /ARKA/. Armenian ...
06/25/2025Investigative Committee of Armenia reports the seizure of weapons and plans to seize power from members of the "Sacred Struggle" and the detention of 14 people
The Investigative Committee of Armenia reported that as a result of searches in the apartments of the leaders and participants of the "Sacred Struggle" ... ... preliminary investigation is ongoing. On searches in the homes of opposition members The day before, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shared a pdf file from the Civic am website entitled "Opposition Coup Plan" on social networks. In particular,...
06/25/2025Armenian Investigative Committee exposes plans of "Sacred Struggle" movement to seize power
The Investigative Committee of Armenia stated that the participants and leaders of the "Sacred Struggle" movement planned to carry out terrorist acts ... ... Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan," the message says. The Prime Minister's Position The day before, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shared a pdf file from the Civic am website on social networks, entitled "The Opposition's Coup Plan." In ...
06/25/2025Armenia's export strategy for 2025-2030 discussed by the government
At a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the draft Strategic Export Program of the Republic of Armenia for 2025-2030 was discussed, the government press service reported. YEREVAN, June 25. /ARKA/. At a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the draft Strategic Export Program of the Republic of Armenia for 2025-2030 was ...
06/24/2025Nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia was politically compromised from the start, says economist (EXCLUSIVE)
The nationalization of the electricity distribution company Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), which Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking to implement, is doomed to failure from a political point of view from the start, economist Hrant Mikaelyan said in an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency on Tuesday. YEREVAN, June 24. /ARKA/. The nationalization of the ...
06/24/2025Armenian PM: Nationalization plan for Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC is ready
The nationalization plan for Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC is ready, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, June 24. /ARKA/. The nationalization plan for Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC is ready, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. "We will move to the practical stage very soon. The processes will be carried out in ...
06/24/2025Tigran Petrosyan appointed head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Tigran Petrosyan head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate. YEREVAN, June 24. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Tigran Petrosyan head of Armenia's Food Safety Inspectorate. The corresponding decision was published on the e-gov platform. He has replaced Armen Danielyan ...
06/24/2025Armenia and Georgia discuss cooperation on migration and combating crime
On Monday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Georgian Interior Minister Gelar Geladze discussed cooperation in the field of migration, joint steps in the fight against crime and drug trafficking. YEREVAN, June 23. /ARKA/. On Monday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Georgian ...
06/23/2025Samvel Karapetyan's lawyers prepare to file complaint against Armenia with ECHR
... Information on this will be provided additionally,” Ferroyan said in a statement. On June 19, Karapetyan visited the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church in connection with the attacks by the Armenian authorities on the top hierarchs of the Church to express ... ... figures. “If politicians fail, we will participate in our own way,” Karapetyan said. Shortly afterwards, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote several harsh posts on social media about Karapetyan. A few hours later, Karapetyan was detained by security forces ...
06/23/2025Desire of Diaspora businesspeople to invest in Armenia may be reduced to minimum, says Samvel Karapetyan
In a short period of time, the Armenian authorities have managed to completely eliminate the presence of the Diaspora in the life of the Republic of Armenia,... ... figures. “If politicians fail, we will participate in our own way,” Karapetyan said. Shortly afterwards, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote several harsh posts on social media about Karapetyan. A few hours later, Karapetyan was detained by security forces ...
06/23/2025Pashinyan and members of American Chamber of Commerce discuss stimulating investment and improving business environment
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a working breakfast on Monday with members of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Armenia that represents companies from various sectors of the economy. YEREVAN, June 23. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had ...
06/23/2025Pashinyan and Erdogan discussed the normalization of Armenia's relations with Turkey and Azerbaijan
On Friday, a meeting took place in Istanbul between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. YEREVAN, June 21. /ARKA/. On Friday, a meeting took place in Istanbul between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and the President of the Republic ...
06/21/2025Nationalization of ENA would damage Armenia's image and investment environment, says opposition MP
An opposition member of the Armenian parliament Tigran Abrahamyan from I Have Honor bloc has warned that nationalization of the national power distribution company Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), suggested earlier this week by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan would heavily damage Armenia's image and investment climate. YEREVAN, June 20. /ARKA/. An opposition member of the Armenian parliament Tigran Abrahamyan from I Have Honor bloc has warned that nationalization of the national power distribution ...
06/20/2025Armenia will lose the right to free movement of goods in EEU common market if it moves closer to EU - Zakharova
Armenia will lose the right to free movement of goods and services in the Eurasian Economic Union's (EEU) common market if it ... ... for example in Moldova and Ukraine, has not led to anything good," Zakharova said. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Armenia understands that it cannot be a member of both the EEU and the EU at the same time, “and at some ...
06/19/2025No plans for trilateral meeting between Pashinyan, Erdogan, and Aliyev in Turkey, says MP
The head of Armenia's National Assembly's Foreign Relations Committee Arman Yeghoyan from the pro-government Civil Contract party did not rule out a trilateral meeting between the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey during Nikol Pashinyan's upcoming visit to Istanbul, scheduled for June 20. YEREVAN, June 19. /ARKA/. The head of Armenia's National Assembly's Foreign Relations Committee Arman Yeghoyan from the pro-government Civil Contract party did not rule out a trilateral ...
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