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Armenian Court Arrests Opposition Lawmaker
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, an Armenian court issued an arrest order for opposition lawmaker Artur Sarkisyan, accusing him of involvement in a conspiracy to execute a violent coup. This action is widely seen as part of a larger campaign by Prime...
Kremlin criticizes unrest in Armenia
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The Kremlin considers the ongoing political unrest in Armenia to be an internal matter, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov. His remarks follow the recent arrests of senior clerics and a Russian-Armenian businessman accused of attempting...
Armenian PM states he will lead freedom of Armenian Apostolic Church
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared on Tuesday that he would personally lead what he described as the “liberation” of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), as tensions between the government and church leadership continue to...
Trump Signals Progress on Armenia, Azerbaijan Peace
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that initiatives aimed at achieving a peace accord between Armenia and Azerbaijan appear to be approaching a “successful conclusion.” “We just seem to have Armenia and Azerbaijan. It looks like...
Conflict between Armenia’s gov, AAC driven by Western forces
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The ongoing conflict between Armenia’s government and the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) is being driven by the same Western forces that stirred religious tensions in Ukraine, former Armenian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko told RT. He warned...
Armenian Premier Pledges to ‘Liberate’ Armenian Apostolic Church
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared on Tuesday that he will take personal charge in “liberating” the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) as conflicts between the government and church leaders intensify. In a Facebook post,...
Jailed Russian businessman criticizes Armenian government
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Samvel Karapetyan, a wealthy Russian-Armenian businessman currently jailed in Armenia, has accused the country's leadership of turning politics into a spectacle of hostility and repression. Karapetyan, who holds dual citizenship and is...
EU Commends Armenia's Role in Promoting Peace
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the European Union commended Armenia for its ongoing efforts to enhance peace and stability throughout the South Caucasus. Among these efforts are Armenia’s initiatives to improve ties with Türkiye and its pursuit of a...
Kremlin states Moscow closely following detention of Russian-Armenian billionaire
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow is closely following the legal proceedings against Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan, who was detained in Armenia earlier this week, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. Karapetyan, who holds citizenship in both...
Baku, Yerevan Confirm Bilateral Negotiations Key to Normalize Relations
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Baku and Yerevan reiterated that direct bilateral negotiations remain the “most efficient” way forward in their ongoing efforts to normalize relations. This development followed high-level discussions between Azerbaijani...
AWWA LAUNCHES 2025 ARMENIAN ELDER CARE GRANT PROGRAM WITH $150,000 IN GLOBAL FUNDING
EIN Presswire
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July 11, 2025
AWWA awards $150K in Grants to: ACA, FAR, and Hanganak to boost healthcare, dignity, and support for Armenian elders worldwide. JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA)...
Russia Voices Support for Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed support for the direct negotiations underway between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi, viewing them as a positive step toward a long-awaited peace agreement following decades of hostility, the Kremlin announced...
Russia Supports Azerbaijan, Armenia Peace Talks
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed its approval of the direct negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which took place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The discussions aim to secure a peace agreement following years of ongoing conflict. This...
Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Prepare for Talks
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are set to have a one-on-one meeting in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. According to a declaration issued by the Azerbaijani...
Azerbaijani President, Armenian PM Set to Meet in Abu Dhabi
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-stakes bilateral meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is scheduled for Thursday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. According to a Wednesday announcement...
Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Schedule Talks
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are set to have a one-on-one meeting in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates this Thursday. According to a declaration released by the Azerbaijani...
Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Abu Dhabi
President of Azerbaijan
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July 10, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, July 10 - To His Excellency Mr. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America Dear Mr. President, We were deeply shocked by the news of the devastating floods in the state of Texas, which have caused numerous casualties and...
Swiss-Led Delegation Arrives in Washington DC to Advance Peace and Protected Return for Artsakh Armenians
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
Watch Live: Capitol Hill Briefing on July 8th to Spotlight Swiss Initiative for Nagorno-Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swiss Parliamentarians Erich Vontobel (Federal Democratic Union) and Lukas Reimann...
Thousands call for release of Russian-Armenian businessman
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, thousands gathered in the streets of Yerevan to call for the release of Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian energy magnate currently imprisoned. Karapetyan, known for his outspoken support of Armenia’s political opposition...
Jennifer Lopez Cancels Moscow Concert
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Renowned American pop star Jennifer Lopez has called off a scheduled performance in Moscow that was planned for August, according to various media sources. Lopez, widely recognized as JLo, had reportedly agreed with her management to...