Draft peace agreement meets Armenia`s national interests - FM Friday, March 14 2025 13:41
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 ArmInfo. There are issues in the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan that have been resolved, and there are problems that have yet to be resolved. This was stated by RA Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan at a meeting of the RA National Assembly Committee on Foreign Relations on March 14. |
4,664,972 AMD to QaylTech. The beneficiary of The Power of One Dram for March is the Heroes Rehabilitation CityArmInfo. 4,664,972 AMD – this is the impact of “The Power of One Dram” in February. The funds were directed toward a new program by “QaylTech”, which provides innovative mobility solutions. Thanks to the new equipment, eight individuals with disabilities will now have the opportunity to navigate any staircase․
Global Finance recognizes Converse Bank as the "Best Trade Finance Provider in Armenia " ArmInfo. According to the authoritative international magazine Global Finance, Converse Bank has been named the winner in the category "Best Bank in Armenia in Trade Finance" for 2025 ("Best Trade Finance Provider 2025 in Armenia"). As ArmInfo was informed by the bank's press service, Converse Bank has received this award for the sixth consecutive year. The award ceremony was held in Amsterdam, within the framework of the "BAFT Europe Bank-2025" forum, where the Bank was represented by its Financial Director and Deputy General Director, Grant Hakobyan. Akopyan expressed gratitude for the high assessment of Converse Bank's activities in trade finance and noted: "This not only testifies to the success and efficiency of the Bank's work in this area, but also stimulates innovative solutions and ongoing developments, that will allow us to continue maintaining leading positions in trade finance."
ArmInfo. Today, March 14, the Yerevan City Hall will hold a discussion on the draft submitted by the "Mother Armenia" movement regarding with the increase in public transport prices. The draft was supported by 17,000 Armenian citizens with their signatures. This was announced by the leader of the "Mother Armenia" opposition faction in the Yerevan City Council of Elders, Andranik Tevanyan, on his Facebook page
ArmInfo. The European Union welcomes the statements by Armenia and Azerbaijan on the completion of their negotiations on the draft Agreement on Peace and Establishment of Interstate Relations, as noted in a statement by the EU High Representative/Vice- President Kaja Kallas. "We commend both sides for their persistent work over the past few years in this direction, both on the bilateral track and with the involvement of the international community. The EU welcomes Armenia paving the way for the finalization of the text. The announcements represent a decisive step towards lasting peace and security in the region. It is key to keep this momentum and ensure smooth completion of this process with the same forward-looking and compromise-oriented approach, from both sides," Kallas said in a statement. At the same time, it is emphasized that the EU fully supports the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and is ready to provide additional support and expertise if the parties request it.
ArmInfo. Azerbaijan razed the Artsakh government building in occupied Stepanakert. Video footage of the destroyed building appeared on social networks.
ArmInfo. The Council of States of Switzerland will consider the issue of holding an international conference on March 18, dedicated to the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. This was reported by the Artsakh parliament.
ArmInfo. On March 14, in the city of Artashat, at the Amo Kharazyan state drama theatre, a ceremonial event was held to mark the launch of the traditional two- month Francophonie celebrations in Armenia, within the framework of which, the theatrical performance "Manouchian..." was showcased. The event was organized through the joint initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports.
ArmInfo. On March 13, the Russian House in Yerevan hosted a presentation of the artistic comic book for young compatriots title "7 stones. Armenia through the centuries". The project was the result of the nostalgia of retired Armenian police colonel and head of the public organization "The Path of Kindness" Alexander Berezovsky. Although he was born on the Spitsbergen archipelago, he grew up in Yerevan. In his memories, yard games were more than just fan activities, they were a way to communicate with each other. As Alexander Berezovsky shared, he decided to take the opportunity to recall the ancient Armenian game "7 stones".
ArmInfo. The order targeting the agencies, largely obscure entities that address issues like labor mediation and homelessness prevention, appeared to test the bounds of the president's power.
ArmInfo. Under the influence of certain forces, a Turkish citizen, previously detained in Yerevan, was released and there were signs of a cover-up of the crime. Human rights activist Ruben Melikyan wrote about this on his Facebook account.
ArmInfo. A meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the chairmanship of the Supreme Patriarch, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II.
ArmInfo. This year, the Kapan International Music Festival will be held from July 4 to 14. This was reported by the press service of the festival organizers.
ArmInfo. Blogger Eduard Ayrumyan reports on the mass cutting down of healthy oak trees in the Yerevan Botanical Garden, backing up his words with photo evidence.
ArmInfo. The Minister of Environment of Armenia, Hakob Simidyan, discussed preparations of the Republic for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biodiversity with a delegation led by the Executive Secretary of the UN Convention Astrid Schomaker. The conference is scheduled for 2026.
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