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Archbishops Mikael Ajapakhian and Bagrat Galstanian, currently in NSS  detention center, go on hunger strikeArchbishops Mikael Ajapakhian and Bagrat Galstanian, currently in NSS  detention center, go on hunger strike
Holy Etchmiadzin issued statement expressing indignation at   reprehensible campaign unleashed by Holy Etchmiadzin issued statement expressing indignation at   reprehensible campaign unleashed by 
Under  hashtag #MERDZEVOV, march in support of political prisoner,  well-known businessman and entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan starting on  the central boulevard of YerevanUnder  hashtag #MERDZEVOV, march in support of political prisoner,  well-known businessman and entrepreneur Samvel Karapetyan starting on  the central boulevard of Yerevan
A march in support of Samvel Karapetyan started in YerevanA march in support of Samvel Karapetyan started in Yerevan
A leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in powerA leader without trust, an opposition without support and peace  without concessions:  Nikol Pashinyan`s 7 years in power
Armenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restorationArmenian Cathedral of Ani to function as a mosque after restoration
IDBank issues the 3rd, 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2025IDBank issues the 3rd, 4th and 5th tranches of bonds of 2025
Christian Solidarity International urges UN Human Rights Council to  appoint a special rapporteur for Nagorno-KarabakhChristian Solidarity International urges UN Human Rights Council to  appoint a special rapporteur for Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenia`s public multiplex  should not be used to serve foreign  policy agendas - StatementArmenia`s public multiplex  should not be used to serve foreign  policy agendas - Statement
Lawyer: the next part of Marlezon Ballet being staged in parliamentLawyer: the next part of Marlezon Ballet being staged in parliament
Alen Simonyan believes that Catholicos of All Armenians will soon  vacate Patriarchal throneAlen Simonyan believes that Catholicos of All Armenians will soon  vacate Patriarchal throne
Armenian Court of Appeal upholds Samvel Karapetyan`s arrestArmenian Court of Appeal upholds Samvel Karapetyan`s arrest
Lindsay Snell calls for support of  ANCA initiative to launch a  bipartisan Congressional letter in defense of Artsakh Armenians Lindsay Snell calls for support of  ANCA initiative to launch a  bipartisan Congressional letter in defense of Artsakh Armenians 
According to recording, <Tashir Samvel> was supposed to join later,  and Bagrat Galstanyan speaks about this: RA NA Speaker According to recording, was supposed to join later,  and Bagrat Galstanyan speaks about this: RA NA Speaker 
Levon Kocharyan is not a political figure: Alen Simonyan does not  comment on his remarksLevon Kocharyan is not a political figure: Alen Simonyan does not  comment on his remarks
Taguhi Tovmasyan to RA Prosecutor General: Maybe you haven`t received   SMS, and there is no political expediency in punishing Civil  Contract`s favorite businessman ?Taguhi Tovmasyan to RA Prosecutor General: Maybe you haven`t received   SMS, and there is no political expediency in punishing Civil  Contract`s favorite businessman ?
French Arnouville adopts resolution condemning unfair expulsion of   ICRC from AzerbaijanFrench Arnouville adopts resolution condemning unfair expulsion of   ICRC from Azerbaijan
Gegham Stepanyan: Artsakh art historians have no legal issues in  Armenia, difficulties exist only in practical fieldGegham Stepanyan: Artsakh art historians have no legal issues in  Armenia, difficulties exist only in practical field
All conversations and a fragment of the recording with Archbishop  Bagrat Galstanyan are manipulative - ARFAll conversations and a fragment of the recording with Archbishop  Bagrat Galstanyan are manipulative - ARF
Azerbaijan holding 17th ECO summit in occupied StepanakertAzerbaijan holding 17th ECO summit in occupied Stepanakert
Vahagn Chakhalyan detained Vahagn Chakhalyan detained 
RA Prosecutor General personally submitted report on Samvel  Karapetyan, which is evidence of political persecution - lawyer RA Prosecutor General personally submitted report on Samvel  Karapetyan, which is evidence of political persecution - lawyer 
Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists Azerbaijani regime continues crackdown on journalists 
RA FM holds farewell meeting with Swedish ambassador to Armenia RA FM holds farewell meeting with Swedish ambassador to Armenia 
Transport movement to be stopped in some of Yerevan`s neighborhoods  on July 4 and 5 Transport movement to be stopped in some of Yerevan`s neighborhoods  on July 4 and 5 
Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture Cultural return must be cause of return to Artsakh - ex-minister of  culture 
`Armenia`s ruling force staging performance against me` - Seyran  Ohanyan `Armenia`s ruling force staging performance against me` - Seyran  Ohanyan 
RA NA discussing consent to prosecution of MPs Seyran Ohanyan and  Artsvik Minasyan RA NA discussing consent to prosecution of MPs Seyran Ohanyan and  Artsvik Minasyan 
Yerevan hopes for strategic partnership with Washington Yerevan hopes for strategic partnership with Washington 
Pashinyan to Trump: `I highly appreciate your vision for ending  conflicts and establishing peace in the world`Pashinyan to Trump: `I highly appreciate your vision for ending  conflicts and establishing peace in the world`
Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from  pro-government MPsRussian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan demands apology from  pro-government MPs
Armenia needs mechanisms to prevent one-man rule - expert Armenia needs mechanisms to prevent one-man rule - expert 
Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian  businessman Samvel Karapetyan Armenia`s ex-premier raises voice in defense of Russian-Armenian  businessman Samvel Karapetyan 
Armenia appreciates US support for peace efforts in South Caucasus -  RA vice-premier Armenia appreciates US support for peace efforts in South Caucasus -  RA vice-premier 
Armenian authorities actions killing businesses - UAR president Armenian authorities actions killing businesses - UAR president 
Current authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David AnanyanCurrent authorities` actions in  the energy sector demonstrate a consistent and systematic anti-national strategy: David Ananyan
Ottawa to continue its support to Yerevan: AmbassadorOttawa to continue its support to Yerevan: Ambassador
If the border crossing  between Armenia and Turkey is to be renamed,  it should be in honor of Hrant Dink:  International Institute for  Genocide and Human Rights If the border crossing  between Armenia and Turkey is to be renamed,  it should be in honor of Hrant Dink:  International Institute for  Genocide and Human Rights 
Armenia`s National Assembly  adopted statement on  inadmissibility of  state power seizureArmenia`s National Assembly  adopted statement on  inadmissibility of  state power seizure
Even while in custody, Samvel Karapetyan  is a thousand times more  liberated than  Armenian authorities:  son of Tashir State  Corporation`s head Even while in custody, Samvel Karapetyan  is a thousand times more  liberated than  Armenian authorities:  son of Tashir State  Corporation`s head 
Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers file an appeal against the decision to arrestMikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers file an appeal against the decision to arrest
Armenia, Vienna discuss ways to enhance cooperation in migrationArmenia, Vienna discuss ways to enhance cooperation in migration
Mirzoyan: Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China without any  limitationsMirzoyan: Armenia seeks to strengthen ties with China without any  limitations
Armenian-Belgian consultations between Foreign Ministries of Armenia  and Belgium  held in YerevanArmenian-Belgian consultations between Foreign Ministries of Armenia  and Belgium  held in Yerevan
Armenia willing to join SCOArmenia willing to join SCO
Less than 10,000 out of approximately 150,000 internally displaced  persons  from Nagorno-Karabakh received citizenship  of ArmeniaLess than 10,000 out of approximately 150,000 internally displaced  persons  from Nagorno-Karabakh received citizenship  of Armenia
RA Minister of Justice announces creation of self-regulatory body in   media RA Minister of Justice announces creation of self-regulatory body in   media 
Pashinyan receives Ambassador of Sweden, who is concluding his  diplomatic mission in ArmeniaPashinyan receives Ambassador of Sweden, who is concluding his  diplomatic mission in Armenia
Results of meeting of Constitutional Reforms Council to underlie  ideology of new Constitution Results of meeting of Constitutional Reforms Council to underlie  ideology of new Constitution 
Financial assistance programme for some forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to be continued until end of 2025 Financial assistance programme for some forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians to be continued until end of 2025 
Armenian law-enforcers confiscate over 7kg of marijuana Armenian law-enforcers confiscate over 7kg of marijuana 
Ardshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholdersArdshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholders
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate  $9.6mln to Armenia Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate  $9.6mln to Armenia 
Armenia modifies order of compensations under ECHR judgments Armenia modifies order of compensations under ECHR judgments 
No one can deal with issue of Ruben Vardanyan`s release - Andrey  MovchanNo one can deal with issue of Ruben Vardanyan`s release - Andrey  Movchan
Armenia`s premier demands early election of Catholicos of All  Armenians Armenia`s premier demands early election of Catholicos of All  Armenians 
Checkpoint on Turkish-Armenian border  could be renamed Talaat Pasha  Border CrossingCheckpoint on Turkish-Armenian border  could be renamed Talaat Pasha  Border Crossing
Sargis Khandanyan elected Chair of General Committee on Democracy,  Human Rights and Humanitarian QuestionsSargis Khandanyan elected Chair of General Committee on Democracy,  Human Rights and Humanitarian Questions
Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in JulyAzerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in Dubai later in July
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers filed petition with  prosecutor`s office to terminate  criminal prosecutionArchbishop Mikael Ajapahyan`s lawyers filed petition with  prosecutor`s office to terminate  criminal prosecution
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Turkologist: The corridor through Armenia is important for Erdogan as  a path to the Turkic Union
 Friday, November 5 2021, 18:21

ArmInfo.The current situation in the South Caucasus is primarily characterized by the struggle of the countries of the region and neighboring states for the observance  of their own interests in the formation of a new, post-war status  quo. First of all, we are talking about Russia and Turkey, to a  certain extent about Iran. Academician of the National Academy of  Sciences of Armenia, Turkologist Ruben Safrastyan, expressed a  similar opinion to ArmInfo.

Political scientist: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have the analogs of  the same maps that are in the General staff of the Russian Federation
 Thursday, November 4 2021, 14:05

ArmInfo. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have the analogs of the same maps that are in the General Staff of the Russian Federation, to which Russian President Putin  referred in his Valdai speech.  Chairman of the Armenian Constructive  Party, political scientist Andrias Ghukasyan, expressed a similar  opinion to ArmInfo.

Forecast: One should not wait for the signing of a peace treaty in  Moscow on November 9
 Thursday, November 4 2021, 12:50

ArmInfo.One should not wait for the signing of a peace treaty in Moscow on November 9by Armenia and Azerbaijan. Alexander Skakov, Working Group Coordinator at the  Central Eurasia Research Center, RAS Institute of Oriental Studies,  told ArmInfo.

Russian expert: Armenia`s defeat did not bring much benefit to  Azerbaijan
 Wednesday, November 3 2021, 14:02

ArmInfo.The loss, defeat of Armenia in the 44-day war for Nagorno-Karabakh that took place exactly one year ago did not bring any particular benefit to  Azerbaijan.  Senior Research Fellow, Head of the CIS Institute  Department of Eurasian Integration and SCO Development Vladimir  Evseev expressed a similar opinion to ArmInfo.

Analyst: Neither Armenia nor Azerbaijan is interested in breaking off  relations with Russia
 Wednesday, November 3 2021, 14:00

ArmInfo.It seems obvious that no West, either individually or collectively, will save Armenia.  Moreover, it will not give Armenia more than what Russia currently  gives.  A similar opinion was expressed to ArmInfo by Sergei  Markedonov, Leading Researcher at the MGIMO Institute for  International Studies, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of  International Analytics.

Orientalist: The prospect of the acquiring ground communication  between Azerbaijan and Nakhichevan is fraught with new threats for  Iran
 Tuesday, November 2 2021, 16:35

ArmInfo. The prospect of the acquiring ground communication between Azerbaijan and Nakhichevan through the territory of Armenia (the so-called Zangezur corridor,  Ed. note) is fraught with new threats for Iran, since the  implementation of these plans by Ankara and Baku will lead to the  formation of a completely new security environment.

Forecast: If  not killed, Saakashvili will go the whole hog 
 Tuesday, November 2 2021, 16:30

ArmInfo.  The third president of Georgia, Mikhail Saakashvili, will go the whole hog. Almost everyone was convinced of this, including the opposition, which did  not believe in his such intentions yesterday.  Gela Vasadze, a  leading expert of the Georgian Center for Strategic Analysis (GSAC)  expressed a similar opinion to ArmInfo.  

Forecast:  The final geopolitical transformation of the South Caucasus  will not happen so soon
 Monday, November 1 2021, 11:36

ArmInfo.Regardless of whether the observed trends and global changes in the world order were the result of the coronavirus pandemic or it all started much earlier,  these changes are reality and they undoubtedly have affected the  South Caucasus as well. The German political scientist Alexander Rahr  expressed a similar opinion to ArmInfo.

Polish expert: Prospects for the development of Armenian-Polish relations depend not only on Warsaw, but also on Yerevan
 Monday, November 1 2021, 11:25

ArmInfo. Poland has traditionally sought to maintain a balance in relations with all three countries of the South Caucasus. And we understand that today this balance has undergone minor adjustments not in favor of Armenia. 

View from Moscow: The situation in which the Armenians of Karabakh  are protected from ethnic cleansing by only 2,000 Russian  peacekeepers is not in the interests of either Armenia or Russia  itself
 Friday, October 15 2021, 16:47

ArmInfo. The situation in which the Armenians of Karabakh are protected from ethnic cleansing by only 2,000 Russian peacekeepers and, of course, the military power of  Russia behind them is not in the interests of either these people, or  Armenia, or Russia itself. Nikolai Silaev, a leading researcher at  the Institute of International Studies of the Moscow State Institute  of International Relations (MGIMO) of the Russian Ministry of Foreign  Affairs, expressed a similar opinion at the Geopolitical Session  "Armenia and Russia: the Imperative of a New Strategy" being held at  the Russian-Armenian University in Yerevan.




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