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Araik Harutyunyan and Samvel Babayan signed a memorandum of cooperation
The diplomatic scandal between Armenia and Georgia in connection with the statements of Arsen Torosyan continues to gain momentum
Armenian Prime Minister emphasized importance of expanding economic component in foreign policy
Ex-head of the NSS is in the SIS
Another corruption scandal erupted in Britain with participation of Azerbaijani government officials
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Former Prime Minister: Armenia should be ready for the redistribution of roles and the struggle for zones of influence in a bipolar world

Monday, May 25 2020 12:00

ArmInfo. Obviously, the world has become bipolar. And right now, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States and China are redistributing the Yalta world order created after the Second World War, the leader of the Republic party, former prime minister of Armenia Aram Sargsyan, expressed a similar opinion ArmInfo.

Arina Arustamyan Appointed as New Commercial Director at Beeline (Armenia)
ArmInfo. For the first time in the history of Beeline, a woman became the commercial director of the company. According to the press service of the company, for several months, the acting acting commercial director of Beeline in Armenia Arina Arustamyan was approved as the commercial director.
"Energy" - from DBank to SME’s
ArmInfo.IDBank will help to increase energy efficiency and expand the use of alternative energy.

Politics

Armenian Prime Minister emphasized importance of expanding economic component in foreign policy

ArmInfo. Armenia's Foreign Minister, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, reported to the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on the activities of the Ministry headed by him.

Ex-head of the NSS is in the SIS

ArmInfo. Former Director of the National Security Service (NSS) Arthur Vanetsyan is in the Special Investigation Service (CCC) of Armenia.

Armenia intends to switch to proportional system in elections in local government

Armenian President and Prosperous Armenia Representatives Discussed Coronavirus Situation in the Country and Lanzarote Convention

Artsakh

Araik Harutyunyan and Samvel Babayan signed a memorandum of cooperation

ArmInfo.President of the Artsakh Republic Araik Harutyunyan, on behalf of the Alliance of Parties "Free Homeland - United Civil Alliance", led by him, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the chairman of the United Homeland Party, Samvel Babayan. This was reported by the press service of the President of Artsakh.

Diplomat: It`s worrying that reasons for the change in Pashinyan`s negotiation moods remain unknown

ArmInfo. The recognition by the political team of Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, of his communication with his Azerbaijani counterparts as negotiations indicates serious changes in the position regarding the process of resolving the conflict. Former head of the Artsakh Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Arman Melikyan expressed a similar opinion to ArmInfo.

Artsakh Defense Army thwarted enemy sabotage attempt

Mnatsakanyan and Mayilian discussed process of peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict

Culture

EIF announces photo contest Covid-19 in Armenia

ArmInfo.Fund Incubator Enterprises (EIF) announces photo contest dedicated to . The prize fund, according to the EIF press service, will be 1.5 million drams, which will be distributed among the 3 participants who won the nominations , and .

The Embassy of France launched the Days of French Culture in Armenia under the motto #BarevlaFrance

ArmInfo. The French Embassy in Armenia announces the start of the Days of French Culture in Armenia under the motto #BarevlaFrance. According to the press service of the French Embassy in Armenia, the event will take place entirely online, and its goal is to make culture accessible from home during the days of self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Museum of Modern Art in Yerevan is in the top 5 in the CIS

Yerevan in the top 5 most dancing cities in the CIS

International

The diplomatic scandal between Armenia and Georgia in connection with the statements of Arsen Torosyan continues to gain momentum

ArmInfo.The diplomatic scandal between Armenia and Georgia in connection with the statements of the head of the Armenian Ministry of Health Arsen Torosyan continues to gain new momentum.

Another corruption scandal erupted in Britain with participation of Azerbaijani government officials

ArmInfo.Another corruption scandal erupted in Britain, with participation of Azerbaijani government officials. According to Turan with reference to the Evening Standart, scandal relates to an amount of GBR 14 million.

Ararat Mirzoyan in a conversation with George Tsereteli noted importance of maintaining a ceasefire

Montenegrin President`s official visit to Armenia postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

Society

Expert: The growth of cases of coronavirus is connected, among other things, with the expansion of laboratory capabilities

ArmInfo.The increase in cases of coronavirus is also related to the expansion of laboratory capabilities. This was stated by the head of the department of epidemiology of infectious diseases of the National Center for Disease Control and Prevention Liana Torosyan at a May 25 press conference.

First maternal death in 2020: a woman in labor suffered COVID-19

ArmInfo. Yesterday, the first case of maternal mortality in 2020 was registered in Armenia.

Prime Minister: Business entities that do not comply with the requirements of the Commandant`s Office will be punished in all severity

Media reports of alleged use of violence by police in Kapan sent to SIS

Eco

Yerevan Municipality urged employees of "Greening and Environmental Protection" SNCO not to mislead public with false facts

ArmInfo.Press Secretary of Yerevan Mayor Hakob Karapetyan urged employees of the "Greening and Environmental Protection" SNCO not to mislead the public with false facts.

GCF allocated funds for its first green financing grant program in Armenia

ArmInfo.The Green Climate Fund (GCF) allocated funds for its first grant program in Armenia in the field of green financing.

Local residents turned to EBRD demanding to withdraw from Amulsar program

In Tavush, measures will be taken to protect the Red Book leopard

Experts

Armenia 2023: Politicians are needed
Armenia. From fists and swearing to systemic politics
Vitaly Balasanyan: At the moment there is no reason to postpone the elections in Artsakh
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RPA expresses concern and resentment over foreign policy pursued by RA government on Artsakh issue
Lavrov: There is a document on the negotiating table at the moment suggesting a phased settlement of the Karabakh conflict
The Prime Minister presented the results of the implementation of anti-crisis programs on COVID-19
HSBC Armenia Bank allocated AMD 15 million to fight against coronavirus