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Baku, Yerevan Confirm Bilateral Negotiations Key to Normalize Relations
MENAFN
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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...
Armenian Authorities Foil Alleged Coup Plot
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenia's Premier, Nikol Pashinyan, revealed on Wednesday that the nation's security forces had successfully dismantled an attempted coup, which he claimed was masterminded by a high-ranking religious figure. Pashinyan took to Facebook to...
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
MENAFN
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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
MENAFN
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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...
Armenians march to support imprisoned Russian-Armenian businessman
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) In the city of Vagharshapat, thousands gathered to protest the detention of Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan and to show support for the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), centered around the historic Etchmiadzin Cathedral....
Uzbekistan State Registered Token Backed by Government Bonds
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 10, 2025
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national payment system HUMO has announced the launch of a project for issuing its own token backed by Uzbekistan’s government bonds. The new token is issued by HUMO Digital, a subsidiary...
Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Prepare for Talks
MENAFN
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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
MENAFN
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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
MENAFN
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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...
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
MENAFN
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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...
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...
Former Diplomat Warns of Civil Conflict in Armenia
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A continuous campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) is being orchestrated by the same Western influences that incited religious discord in Ukraine, according to former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko, who shared his...
Kremlin Stresses Armenian Crisis Is Domestic Concern
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The current political unrest in Armenia is considered a domestic issue, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. His remarks come in the wake of the detention of high-ranking religious figures and a Russian-Armenian entrepreneur,...
II International Film Festival ‘Eurasia-KinoFest’ in Sochi declares winners
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The second edition of the International Film Festival of Eurasian countries, known as Eurasia-KinoFest, has wrapped up in Sochi, Russia. The event brought together participants from 26 countries and spanned over a week, showcasing films...
Former Soviet nations agree to renounce territorial claims
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity under a peace agreement initialed in Washington on Friday, according to the published document. The two former Soviet republics had long been...
Business Tycoon Criticizes Armenian Politics
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A detained Russian-Armenian entrepreneur has sharply criticized Armenia’s political climate, describing it as a theatrical battleground. The businessman, Samvel Karapetyan, who possesses both Russian and Armenian nationalities and is...
All eyes pointed at Trump-Putin summit
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) The highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, is capturing international attention, with many expecting it to play a critical role in addressing...
Financial intelligence and law enforcement professionals in Armenia sharpen skills for tackling criminal use of virtual assets at OSCE workshop
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 24, 2025
Financial intelligence and law enforcement professionals from Armenia completed an intensive training on investigating the misuse of virtual assets at a three-day, expert-level workshop organized by the OSCE, in co-operation with the Financial...