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Op-Ed: Israeli Government's Use of Armenian Genocide Recognition Criticized
Israel’s Exploitation of the Armenian Genocide Issue Is Condemnable
An opinion piece published by Massis Post argues that the Israeli government has exploited recognition of the Armenian Genocide for political purposes. Author Krikor Khodanian contends that Israel's invocation of the Armenian Genocide issue represents a problematic instrumentaliz
English FA Withdraws Support for FIFA President Infantino
FA set to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino
The English Football Association is set to withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of his controversial privatization plan, according to BBC reporting. Infantino's proposal to create a commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (F
Pashinyan Reappointed as Armenia's Prime Minister
Pashinyan Reappointed Armenia’s Prime Minister
Nikol Pashinyan has been reappointed to his position as Prime Minister of Armenia. In remarks following his reappointment, Pashinyan reflected on his tenure since first assuming office in 2018, noting that he had not anticipated his administration would successfully navigate the
Armenia's Ninth National Assembly Begins Work After June Elections
Armenia’s Newly Elected National Assembly Begins Work
Armenia's newly elected ninth National Assembly has begun operations following parliamentary elections held on June 7. The formation of the legislature represents a significant political development in the country. The National Assembly serves as Armenia's primary legislative bod
Armenian Diaspora Called to Secure Release of Hostages
Nemo Resideo: Leave no Armenian behind
An opinion piece published in The Armenian Weekly calls on the Armenian diaspora to intensify advocacy for the release of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, framing their freedom as a matter of national honor and international law. The article references at least 19 Armenian
Marriott Withdraws Artsakh Tourism Package After International Pressure
International Backlash Forces Marriott to Drop Tourism Package in Ethnically Cleansed Artsakh
Marriott Bonvoy, the hotel chain's loyalty rewards program, has discontinued a tourism package following international backlash over its promotion of travel to Artsakh, the mountainous region in the South Caucasus. The decision came after advocacy groups and community members rai
Ancient Settlement Discovered at Yerevan Academic City Site
Ancient settlement discovered at the site of Academic City
Archaeologists have uncovered a significant ancient settlement in Yerevan's Silikyan district at the planned location of Academic City. Led by archaeologist Hakob Simonyan, excavations revealed an architectural complex of approximately 34 stone-built rooms, along with tools indic
President Khachaturyan Appoints Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister
President Vahagn Khachaturyan Appoints Nikol Pashinyan Prime Minister
President Vahagn Khachaturyan has signed a decree formally appointing Nikol Pashinyan to the position of Prime Minister of Armenia. This appointment follows the constitutional procedures for government formation in the Republic of Armenia. Pashinyan, who has served as Prime Minis
Analysis: Armenia's 'War in September' warning and political messaging
The meaning of “War in September”
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned in March that Armenia would face war in September if his Civil Contract party failed to secure a constitutional supermajority in June elections. Civil Contract won 64 of 105 seats—a governing majority but short of the 70 needed for constituti
Ruben Rubinyan Elected Speaker of Armenia's Parliament
Ruben Rubinyan Elected Speaker of Armenia's New Parliament; Seeks Constructive Dialog with Opposition
Ruben Rubinyan has been elected speaker of Armenia's newly formed parliament, receiving 63 votes in favor and 28 against among the 91 lawmakers who participated in the vote. The election took place with the opposition Hayastan (Armenia) faction abstaining from participation. Rubi
Armenia's President Appoints New Government Cabinet Members
Armenian President signs decrees appointing members of new government
President Vahagn Khachaturyan has signed decrees appointing members of Armenia's new government following Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recommendations. The appointments include two deputy prime ministers—Mher Grigoryan and Tigran Khachatryan—along with ministers heading major
Armenian Parliament Convenes Without Church Leader Karekin II
Armenia’s New Parliament Convenes: Catholicos Karekin II Not Invited
Armenia's newly formed parliament held its opening session without an invitation extended to Catholicos Karekin II, the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The absence marks a notable departure from historical protocol, as the Catholicos has traditionally participa