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Uzbek President Congratulates Pashinyan on Election Victory
Uzbek President congratulates Armenia’s Pashinyan on election victory
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following the Civil Contract Party's victory in Armenia's recent parliamentary elections. In a formal message, Mirziyoyev described the election results as confirmation of public
Strong Armenia Alliance Contests June 7 Election Results
Strong Armenia Wants Electoral Commission to Invalidate June 7 Election Results
The Strong Armenia alliance, headed by billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, has called on Armenia's Electoral Commission to invalidate the results of the June 7 election. The alliance finished in second place behind Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party in the vote. The
Armenian PM Vows Prosecution of Corrupt Judges
All Corrupt Judges Will Be Prosecuted, Pashinyan Says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has pledged to prosecute corrupt judges in Armenia, citing the case of businessman Gagik Tsarukyan as an example. Pashinyan's statement suggests concern over judicial impartiality in high-profile cases. The remarks were made in Yerevan and indicate
5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Azerbaijan
5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southeastern Azerbaijan, tremors felt in Armenia
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Azerbaijan on June 12, according to Armenia's Seismic Protection Territorial Service. The quake occurred at 3:13 p.m. local time with its epicenter approximately 52 kilometers southeast of Sheki, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Seismic
Pakistan's PM Congratulates Pashinyan on Election Victory
Pakistan’s Prime Minister congratulates Armenia’s Pashinyan on election victory
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following the Civil Contract party's victory in Armenia's recent parliamentary elections. In a congratulatory message, Sharif expressed "heartfelt congratulations" on behalf of Pakis
Armenia Updates Aviation Incentives, Eyes Airport Expansion
Pashinyan highlights expansion of Zvartnots airport as a key priority for Armenia
The Armenian government has amended regulations governing airline incentives to support aviation sector growth. The changes increase minimum flight requirements from 28 flights during summer and 20 during winter to 40 flights in both seasons, addressing the reality that some carr
Erdoğan Congratulates Pashinyan on Election Victory
Erdoğan congratulates Pashinyan on election victory, voices confidence in regional peace efforts
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan following the Civil Contract party's victory in Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections. In a message sent on behalf of the Turkish people and himself, Erdoğan wished Pashinyan succe
ANCA Welcomes Bipartisan Congressional Action on Armenian POWs
ANCA welcomes bipartisan HFAC action on Armenian hostages
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) praised a bipartisan amendment to the House Foreign Service Act that calls for Azerbaijan to immediately release all Armenian prisoners of war and political prisoners. The amendment, led by Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA), advanced throu
Armenia Opens Border Crossing to Send Aid to Lebanon
Armenian to send humanitarian aid to Lebanon via Turkey
Armenia's government has temporarily opened the Margara border crossing with Turkey to transport humanitarian aid to Lebanon. The checkpoint will operate from June 12 to June 22, enabling cargo destined for Lebanon to transit Turkish territory more quickly and cost-effectively. T
Matenadaran Receives Ancient Akkadian Clay Tablet as Gift
Matenadaran receives ancient Akkadian contract inscribed on clay tablet as a gift
The Matenadaran museum in Armenia has received an ancient Akkadian contract inscribed on a clay tablet dating to 1750–1712 BC, according to Public Radio of Armenia. Prince Dani Badawi, a member of the Badawi royal dynasty, presented the artifact during a visit accompanied by Arme
European Parliament Members Praise Armenia's June Elections
MEPs welcome Armenia’s parliamentary elections, condemn Russian interference
Senior Members of the European Parliament issued a joint statement on June 11 welcoming Armenia's parliamentary elections held June 7, describing the vote as well-administered and reflective of genuine democratic choice. The six MEPs commended high voter turnout and cited prelimi
What Peace Means to Armenia, Beyond Military Conflict
How should we define peace?
An opinion piece examines how different parties define peace in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, particularly following recent diplomatic developments. The article argues that while the U.S. government may define peace narrowly as the absence of military aggression—serving Americ