Yerevan has sent a six point “peace proposal” to Azerbaijan, according to Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council. Russia is interested in establishing stability in Armenia, states Spokesperson of the Russian President Dimitry Peskov. Credits: Ruptly
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Insights with Eric Hacopian: 50th Edition
In the 50th edition of the Insights With Eric Hacopian, Eric discusses the current anti-government street protests in Armenia and what his message would be to both the protest leaders and the government. Eric also talks about press freedom in Armenia, and the drastic difference between the way the media operates in Armenia and its… Continue reading Insights with Eric Hacopian: 50th Edition
Opposition deputies walk-out of Armenia’s parliament during Pashinyan’s Q&A session
Opposition protests demanding the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continue in Yerevan. 134,000 Russian citizens arrived in Armenia in the first quarter of 2022, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service.
Opposition walks out of parliament as Yerevan protests continue for second week
By Mark Dovich Armenia’s parliamentary opposition demanded that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resign before walking out of a monthly question-and-answer session with the prime minister at the legislature on Wednesday, as thousands of anti-Pashinyan protesters gathered outside the National Assembly building in central Yerevan. In a scathing address made directly to Pashinyan, opposition lawmaker Armen… Continue reading Opposition walks out of parliament as Yerevan protests continue for second week
Armenia makes gains in updated world press freedom index
By Mark Dovich Armenia climbed to 51st place out of 180 countries, up from last year’s ranking of 63rd, in the latest update to the World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders on Tuesday. The organization specifically pointed to the work of CivilNet, as well as several other independent outlets. Notably, this year’s… Continue reading Armenia makes gains in updated world press freedom index
Armenia’s foreign minister meets Blinken in Washington
Protesters of the Resistance Movement are continuing acts of civil disobedience in Yerevan and other parts of Armenia, calling for the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced they would be relaunching the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue. The two also signed a memorandum… Continue reading Armenia’s foreign minister meets Blinken in Washington
Armenia, US relaunch strategic dialogue, sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
By Mark Dovich Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced they would be relaunching the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue and signing a memorandum of understanding on civil nuclear cooperation on Monday, the first of a five-day working visit to Washington by Mirzoyan. The U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue was initiated in 2019… Continue reading Armenia, US relaunch strategic dialogue, sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
Yerevan protests continue as concerns mount over police violence
By Mark Dovich Thousands of demonstrators demanding the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to the streets of Yerevan on Tuesday for a second consecutive day of acts of protest and civil disobedience, marching, holding sit-ins, and attempting to block major thoroughfares in the capital’s downtown. As of late Tuesday morning, at least… Continue reading Yerevan protests continue as concerns mount over police violence
Opposition protesters hold rallies in Yerevan, call for Pashinyan’s resignation
On May 1, a large opposition rally took place in Yerevan’s France Square and was attended by representatives of both the Armenia Alliance and I have Honor parliamentary blocs, as well as other groups. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for his handling of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war and… Continue reading Opposition protesters hold rallies in Yerevan, call for Pashinyan’s resignation
Mirzoyan heads to Washington for talks before Dushanbe meeting
By Mark Dovich Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has left for a five-day working visit to Washington, ministry spokesman Vahan Hunanyan wrote on his official Facebook page Monday. Mirzoyan is slated to meet with several high-level U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Samantha Power, who heads USAID, as well as members of… Continue reading Mirzoyan heads to Washington for talks before Dushanbe meeting