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Armenia's President Issues Decree Forming New Government
President Vahagn Khachaturyan Issues Decree Forming Armenia’s New Government
President Vahagn Khachaturyan of Armenia has issued a presidential decree establishing the country's new government, according to reporting from Massis Post. The decree includes the appointment of key figures to lead government operations, though specific details about cabinet po
Armenia's President Appoints New Government Ministers
Armenia's New Government: Ministers Appointed
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has formally appointed members of the country's new government through presidential decree, following recommendations from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The appointment marks an administrative step in Armenia's government formation process
Artist Creates Family-Centered Painting of Historic Railroad Spike
The last spike
An Armenian-American artist has created a painting inspired by the 1869 completion of the Transcontinental Railway, reimagining the historic "Last Spike" moment with members of his own family. The work draws from Thomas Hill's 1881 painting of the same event and incorporates figu
Hayk Konjoryan Elected Deputy Speaker of Armenian Parliament
Hayk Konjoryan elected Deputy Speaker of Armenian Parliament
Hayk Konjoryan, a member of Armenia's ruling Civil Contract faction, has been elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. In a secret ballot vote, Konjoryan received 63 votes in favor and 28 against. The opposition Armenia faction abstained from voting, while the Strong Arme
Ruben Rubinyan Elected Speaker of National Assembly
Ruben Rubinyan Elected Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly
Ruben Rubinyan of the Civil Contract Party has been elected Speaker of Armenia's National Assembly, according to reporting from Massis Post. Rubinyan's election marks a significant development in Armenia's legislative branch leadership. The National Assembly speaker holds a key p
Azerbaijan Confirms Pressure on Israel Over Genocide Resolution
Azerbaijani Official Confirms Reports that Baku Pressured Israel to Drop Armenian Genocide Resolution
An Azerbaijani official has confirmed reports that Baku, along with Turkey, applied diplomatic pressure on Israel to withdraw a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide from the Knesset's voting agenda. The resolution had been scheduled for a vote in the Israeli parliament bu
Chinese PM Congratulates Pashinyan on Reappointment
Chinese PM congratulates Nikol Pashinyan on reappointment
Li Qiang, Chairman of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan following his re-election as Prime Minister of Armenia. In the message, Li Qiang expressed pleasure at Pashinyan's reappointment and extended formal congrat
Armenia's PM Introduces New Chief of Staff Lilit Makunts
PM Pashinyan introduces Lilit Makunts as new Chief of Staff
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Lilit Makunts as the new Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office. Makunts, who previously served as Armenia's Ambassador to the United States and as the Prime Minister's Chief Adviser, brings extensive public service experience i
Armenia Faces Trade Pressure Within EAEU Framework
Rules of the Game: Armenia, the EAEU, and economic pressure
Armenia is experiencing economic strain as Russian export bans and restrictions on Armenian agricultural products create friction within the Eurasian Economic Union, according to reporting by Public Radio of Armenia. Armenian farmers have borne the brunt of the trade restrictions
Nassim Taleb Declines Azerbaijan Lecture Over Vardanyan Detention
Best-selling author Nassim Nicholas Taleb rejecrs invitation to lecture in Azerbaijan over Ruben Vardanyan’s imprisonment
Renowned author and risk analyst Nassim Nicholas Taleb has declined an invitation to lecture in Azerbaijan, citing the imprisonment of Armenian philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan as his reason. In posts on X, Taleb stated he would not visit the country while Vardanyan remains jailed
Armenia Appoints New Prime Minister's Press Secretary
Melanya Harutyunyan appointed Prime Minister’s Press Secretary
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Melanya Harutyunyan as the Prime Minister's Press Secretary, according to an official decision announced today. Harutyunyan previously held the position of Secretary of the Council of the Youth Organization of the Civil Contract party.
Ruben Rubinyan Elected Speaker of Armenian Parliament
Ruben Rubinyan elected Speaker of Armenia’s 9th National Assembly
Ruben Rubinyan has been elected Speaker of Armenia's 9th National Assembly, receiving 63 votes in favor and 28 against from the 91 lawmakers who participated in the vote. The 36-year-old was nominated by the ruling Civil Contract faction. Rubinyan holds degrees from Yerevan State