Armenia
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1-77 Hotline Suspended as Traffic Police Restructure
The 1-77 hotline is no longer active as part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ restructuring of Armenia’s Traffic Police. The number is now assigned to the newly organized Community Police division for inquiries related to administrative issues. The division…
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First Drone Festival Held in Syunik
The first-ever drone festival in Syunik, organized by the “Mind’s Flight” NGO with support from the governor’s office, attracted UAV operators from various cities. Participants competed in both individual and team categories. According to the festival’s main partners, this event…
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Vahe Ghazaryan Issues New Appointments in Police Structure
On November 2, Armenia’s Minister of Internal Affairs, Vahe Ghazaryan, signed several appointments for heads of police regional departments. Arthur Bdoyan, Arsen Voskanyan, and Arthur Zakaryan were assigned as heads of regional criminal police divisions, as part of a structural…
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UNESCO Concerned Over Reports of Cultural Destruction in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)
UNESCO continues monitoring the situation regarding Artsakh’s (Nagorno-Karabakh’s) cultural heritage amidst reported destruction. Krista Pikkat, Director of UNESCO’s Culture and Emergencies department, stated the organization’s readiness to support preservation efforts. Discussions are ongoing with Azerbaijani authorities to establish possible support…
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Stepanakert’s Caroline Cox Rehabilitation Center Reopens in Armenia
The Caroline Cox Rehabilitation Center, originally in Stepanakert, has reopened in Armenia, with full operations planned for 2025. At the October 30 opening ceremony, Baroness Caroline Cox, a key supporter of the center, was present. The center aims to continue…
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Aram I and Luis Ocampo Discuss Rights of Armenians in Artsakh
On November 1, Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia met with former ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo to discuss the rights of Armenians in Artsakh. Catholicos Aram I expressed his commitment to supporting efforts to protect…
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Ministry of Labor Announces New Support Program for Artsakh Displaced Citizens Starting 2025
According to Azat TV the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced a new support initiative starting in January 2025, designed to provide monthly financial aid to forcibly displaced individuals from Artsakh.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan Hold Border Delimitation Talks
Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev met to discuss border delimitation. The two sides agreed on the ratification process for their agreement and outlined plans for future actions.
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Loan Agreement Signed Between Armenia and Asian Development Bank
Armenia’s Minister of Finance, Vahe Hovhannisyan, has signed a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the “Fiscal Stability and Financial Markets Development Program-Subprogram 2.” The agreement provides a budget support loan of approximately €89.5 million aimed at…
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Statue of Yervand Manaryan Unveiled in Yerevan
The Department of Public Relations of Yerevan Municipality has informed Azat TV that according to the decision of Yerevan Council of Elders, a statue of People’s Artist of Armenia, actor and director Yervand Manaryan has been unveiled at 4 Sayat-Nova…
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Yerevan Metro’s Queues and Crowds: A Consequence of the City’s Poor Decision-Making
Yerevan’s metro system is seeing a return to scenes reminiscent of the 1990s hard period: long queues and packed platforms. The introduction of the unified ticketing system, initially promoted as a modernization project to improve public transport, has instead resulted…
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Azerbaijan Builds 32 Power Plants in Occupied Artsakh: Exploiting Resources in Violation of International Law
Azerbaijan’s construction of power plants in Artsakh is yet another step in exploiting occupied territories and illegally utilizing natural resources. These actions not only violate fundamental principles of international law but also reflect Azerbaijan’s intention to establish a new status…
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Armenia Among Top Importers of Indian Defense Products: The Times of India
According to Azat TV along with the US and France, Armenia has been listed among the largest importers of Indian defense products in 2023-24, reported The Times of India. Armenia has concluded several deals with India over the past 4…
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Which countries have the most visitors to Armenia
According to Azat TV the number of tourists who visited Armenia in the January-September period of the current year decreased by 6.9%. This was announced today by the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia, Vahé Hovhannisyan, while presenting…
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Government Tightens Entry Rules for Citizens of Several Countries
According to Azat TV the Armenian government has decided to tighten entry requirements for citizens of India, Iraq, and Egypt. New requirements include: Return flight ticket Proof of financial means Health insurance Invitation from an Armenian legal entity or state…