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Prosperous Armenia Party Disputes Electoral Commission Vote Count
Prosperous Armenia Accuses Electoral Commision of Stealing Its Votes
Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of Armenia's Prosperous Armenia party, has accused the Central Electoral Commission of electoral fraud, claiming the body fraudulently miscounted votes cast for his party ahead of parliamentary elections. Tsarukyan alleges the alleged vote theft prevented
Armenian Defense Ministry Delegation Meets NATO, EU Officials
Armenian Defense Ministry delegation holds talks at NATO headquarters, participates in EU Security College meeting
An Armenian Ministry of Defense delegation led by Major General Artur Yeroyan visited NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 10-11 to discuss defense cooperation programs and future partnerships. The delegation also participated in a meeting of the European Security and Defense Co
Lexington supporters gather for Armenian EyeCare Project
Lexington gathering supports Armenian EyeCare Project’s mission
Over two dozen supporters attended a fundraising event in Lexington hosted by Harry and Katrina Glorikian to support the Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP). Guests heard from AECP Vice President Dr. John Hovanesian about the organization's 33-year history providing ophthalmological
Armenia Expands Export Markets Across Multiple Countries
We Already Have Exports to Georgia, Greece, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Other Countries, Says Papoyan
Armenian government officials announced that the country has established export channels to several nations, including Georgia, Greece, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, according to remarks by a government representative named Papoyan. The statement indicates that these export relationsh
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
Christopher Oscanyan's 1835 lectures launched Armenian American public life
The origins of Armenian American public life: Christopher Oscanyan’s 1835 lectures
A historical article examines the origins of Armenian American public engagement through the story of Christopher Oscanyan, a young Armenian who arrived in New York in 1834 to attend what is now New York University. In fall 1835, at age 17, Oscanyan delivered a lecture on "Educat
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