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Armenian Church and State Navigate Complex Relationship
The Armenian Church and the Republic: Beyond the Present Confrontation — From Preservation to Statehood
An opinion piece from Massis Post examines the relationship between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Armenian Republic during a period of tension. The article, written by K. M. Greg Sarkissian, discusses how the church and state can move beyond current disagreements toward a
Former Armenian President Sargsyan Faces Criminal Charges
Serzh Sargsyan faces criminal prosecution in case involving Robert Kocharyan
Criminal prosecution has been initiated against Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia's third president, as part of an ongoing investigation involving former President Robert Kocharyan, according to Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee. The Prosecutor General's Office has charged Kocharyan with
Armenia and Azerbaijan Hold Cross-Border Energy Talks
Armenia and Azerbaijan discuss cross-border electricity cooperation in Lachin
Officials from Armenia's Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure and Azerbaijan's Ministry of Energy met in Lachin on August 25 to discuss electricity cooperation between the two countries. The working meeting brought together representatives from Armenia's Elec
Russia Open to Dialogue on Armenian Phytosanitary Controls
Russia Ready for Constructive Dialogue With Armenia on Phytosanitary Controls, Overchuk Claims
Russia signaled willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with Armenia regarding phytosanitary controls, according to statements from a Russian official. The announcement, attributed to an unnamed Russian representative, suggests Moscow is prepared to address agricultural tr
Armenia and Iran Discuss Trade and Energy Cooperation
Armenia, Iran discuss expanding trade, investment and energy cooperation
Armenia's Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with Iran's Ambassador Khalil Shirgholami on August 25 to explore expanded economic ties between the two countries. The discussion focused on increasing trade, investment, and infrastructure development, with emphasis on boosting A
Zelenskyy Thanks Armenian Leaders for Independence Day Greetings
Zelenskyy thanks Armenian leaders for Independence Day greetings, welcomes closer ties with Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for their congratulations on Ukraine's Independence Day, celebrated August 24. In a post on social media, Zelenskyy noted that high-level dialo
Turkey Restricts Armenian Citizens' Children from Minority Schools
Armenian Citizens’ Children Barred from Attending Armenian Minority Schools in Istanbul
Turkey's Ministry of Education has implemented a new policy barring children of Armenian citizens from attending Armenian minority schools in Istanbul, according to Massis Post. The decision affects families with Armenian citizenship seeking to enroll their children in schools op
Armenia to Formally Apply for EU Membership, Pashinyan Announces
Armenia to Begin Process of Formally Applying for EU Membership, Pashinyan Says
Armenia will begin the formal process of applying for European Union membership, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The announcement marks a significant shift in Armenia's foreign policy orientation toward Western institutions. The move comes as Armenia navigates comple
Armenia Reassesses Citizenship Procedures Under New Framework
Armenia to Reassess Citizenship Procedures, Emphasizing New State-Citizen Relationship
Armenia's Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan convened a working discussion to review the country's citizenship procedures, signaling a shift in how the state approaches its relationship with citizens. The reassessment comes as Armenia seeks to modernize administrative practices an
Bidrussian Jewelry Glendale
This Glendale jewelry store specializes in jewelry repair services and custom design work, with skilled craftsmen handling everything from ring resizing and stone setting to watch repair and restoration. The shop also offers appraisals, buying services for gold and diamonds, and a selection of fine jewelry pieces for purchase.
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Armenia's Security Council Secretary Meets Russian Ambassador
Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, Russian Ambassador discuss bilateral agenda
Alen Simonyan, Secretary of Armenia's Security Council, met with Russia's Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin on August 25. Kopyrkin offered congratulations on Simonyan's appointment and expressed support for his work in the new role. The officials discussed bilateral matters b
Armenia Says No Plans to Rejoin CSTO in Five Years
Pashinyan: Armenia Has No Plans to Return to CSTO
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia has no plans to return to the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) over the next five years, according to reporting from Massis Post. The CSTO is a Russian-led military alliance that Armenia has been a member of since 1
Armenian Anti-Corruption Committee Detains Former President Kocharyan
Armenian Police Detain Former President Robert Kocharyan and Son in Corruption Probe
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has detained former President Robert Kocharyan and his son as part of an ongoing corruption investigation. Committee staffers are conducting searches of commercial enterprises owned by the Kocharyans as part of the probe. Kocharyan served as Ar