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CSTO’s Inaction and Armenia’s Demands
The deterioration of relations between Armenia and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has recently underscored the organization’s inability and inefficiency. Yerevan is signaling a possible withdrawal from the CSTO, citing the failure of Russia and the CSTO to fulfill…
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Asian Development Bank Loan Agreement and Government’s Ineffective Policies
The government, during its November 15 session, approved the draft law on ratifying the loan agreement titled “Program for Fiscal Stability and Financial Markets Development – Subprogram 2” between Armenia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). According to the justification,…
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Azerbaijan’s Strategy: Stalling Peace and Aggressive Policies
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov recently announced that Azerbaijan is nearing completion of a transport infrastructure that will reach Armenia’s border, highlighting their consistent approach to dominate negotiations through stalling and aggressive posturing. Despite various diplomatic efforts, Azerbaijan has continually…
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Parliament Debates Election of Public Services Regulatory Commission Head
On November 15, Armenia’s National Assembly convened to discuss the election of the Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC). The government has nominated Mesrop Mesropyan to fill the vacant position. The parliamentary opposition expressed skepticism regarding the proposed…
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Pashinyan’s Undermining of Armenia’s State Foundations
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s November 14 speech in the Armenian National Assembly reveals an irresponsible and dismissive attitude towards the statehood and democratic values upon which the Republic of Armenia is built. The principles and values enshrined in Armenia’s Declaration…
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Pashinyan’s anti-state theory and his political and psychological state
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent statements on November 14 in Armenia’s National Assembly, where he described Armenia’s “social mentality” as anti-state, reveal numerous fundamental issues related to his views on statehood and social psychology. His speech suggests an attempt to…
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6 Years of Promises to Complete the “North-South” Project: Pashinyan and Chervinska Meet
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska discussed the ongoing “North-South” project, which remains incomplete. Despite the Prime Minister’s statements, the government has been unable to finish this crucial infrastructure over the past six years,…
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Lemkin Institute condemns Azerbaijan’s statements on indigenous Armenian lands
The Lemkin Institute issued a sharp response to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s remarks made during COP29, stating on its X microblog, “The ‘restoration of sovereignty’ over indigenous Armenian lands through genocide is not justice under international law. It is not…
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New legislation accelerates construction of schools and kindergartens
The Armenian government has introduced amendments to existing legislation, allowing for the faster initiation of construction projects for schools and kindergartens using state budget funds. The Urban Development Committee announced that this initiative will streamline the approval process, reducing project…
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Mirzoyan and Olle Burell discuss cooperation possibilities between Yerevan and Stockholm
On November 12, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Olle Burell, the Chair of Stockholm’s City Council. During their meeting, they discussed opportunities for cooperation between Yerevan and Stockholm, emphasizing areas such as green transition, urban innovations, and women’s…
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Armenia Welcomes ICJ Rejection Of Azerbaijan’s Preliminary Objections
The Office of the Representative of Armenia on International Legal Matters has expressed approval of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling from November 12, 2024, which entirely dismissed Azerbaijan’s preliminary objections in the case of Armenia vs. Azerbaijan under…
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Can a 4% Cut in Public Spending and Economic Growth Curb Emigration in Armenia?
Armenia’s 2025 budget proposal includes a 4% cut in public administration spending, aiming to enhance resource efficiency and reallocate funds to critical areas. According to the Minister of Finance, this budgetary reduction is designed to encourage state agencies to prioritize…
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Armenian National Assembly Schedules 26 Legislative Items for November 12 Session
The Armenian National Assembly will convene on November 12, 2024, to discuss an agenda packed with 26 critical legislative issues. The agenda, approved during a November 11 session led by Assembly Speaker, includes key amendments across various legal domains, from…
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By offering a job on Instagram, she fraudulently received 10 million drams
A fraud case has been uncovered in Aragatsotn Province, where a 32-year-old woman named Alvard Gh. allegedly offered jobs via Instagram and amassed around 10 million drams through deception. According to the investigation, several individuals transferred funds to her bank…
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Catholicos Aram I Meets Armenia’s Ambassador to Lebanon
Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, Aram I, welcomed Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Vahagn Atabekyan. During their meeting, they discussed Armenia-Diaspora relations and the current situation in Lebanon. The Catholicos shared his views on these topics, emphasizing the importance…
