Armenia Politics Newswire

Armenian Prime Minister Says Break with Russia Has Passed ‘Point of No Return’

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian told his parliament on Wednesday that relations with Russia have deteriorated past the “point of no return.” Pashinian was specifically referring to Armenia’s exit from the Collective Security Treaty Organization ( …

Armenian Lawmaker ‘Blackmailed For Refusing To Quit Parliament’

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian apparently gained access to such information through a law-enforcement agency that confiscated his mobile phone while interrogating him late last month. Aghazarian was repeatedly summoned to the Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC …

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister meets with his Andorran counterpart

Baku, December 6, AZERTAC Jeyhun Bayramov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Thursday with Imma Tor Faus, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Principality of Andorra, on the sidelines of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Valletta, Malta. …

Canadian Prime Minister`s Special Envoy- Ottawa supports Yerevan`s  peace efforts 

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan received Stephane Dion, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of Canada for Europe, the European Union and Armenia.  As reported by  the press service of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Pashinyan  welcomed Stephane …

Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Slovakia discuss possibilities of  expanding bilateral cooperation

ArmInfo. On the sidelines of  the OSCE Ministerial Council the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and  Slovakia, Ararat Mirzoyan and Juraj Blanar, discussed the  possibilities of bilateral cooperation, emphasizing their willingness  to give new impetus to …

Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Austria

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg during the OSCE ministerial conference. Continuing the active political dialogue, the interlocutors reflected on the work to further develop the bilateral …

The White House promised Kiev thousands of shells and missiles

The Guardian newspaper, citing the briefing at its disposal, reports that during the meeting with the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, the national security adviser of the US President, Jake Sullivan, promised to provide Kyiv …

Canada supports Armenia’s peace efforts, Prime Minister’s Special Envoy says

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Stéphane Dion, the Canadian Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for European Union, Europe and Armenia. The Prime Minister welcomed Stéphane Dion’s visit to Armenia and emphasized the latter’s role in the consistent …

EU4Environment: Armenia outlines its vision for development of national water strategy

On 4 December, Armenia conducted the 22nd meeting of its National Policy Dialogue on Water.  This regular cross-sectoral dialogue is part of the country’s long-standing efforts to reform water policies and practices along with national goals, EU and …

NATO Membership: Five Nations Seek Entry Into U.S.-Led Military Alliance; Many More ‘Ukraines’ In The Making?

It has been over two years and nine months since Ukraine – which is seeking NATO membership – has been engaged in war with Russia, yet the end of this conflict remains uncertain. Meanwhile, many other countries, including Cyprus, Armenia, and Georgia, are …

Azerbaijan and Armenia report progress in peace talks

Recently, in peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which prefer a bilateral format, both sides have made positive statements. “Significant progress has been made in the work on the draft bilateral agreement,” said Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun …

Armenian PM insists country has irrevocably broken with the Russia-led CSTO

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan insists his country’s break with the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has passed the “point of no return.” But Russian officials are playing a waiting game, apparently believing Moscow’s …

Armenia's Foreign Trade Surge: Turnover Exceeds $26 Billion

According to the Armenian Statistical Committee, the country's foreign trade turnover reached $26.2 billion in the first ten months of 2024, marking a 67.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Notably, three key partners—Russia, the United …

U.S., Armenian Defense Chiefs Discuss ‘Strategic Partnership’

Austin said after the talks that he welcomed Papikian to the Pentagon to “reaffirm our shared goal of peace in the South Caucasus.” “We also discussed our growing strategic partnership through training and exercises, military education, and capacity- …

Armenian Minister’s Business Deals ‘Investigated’

Armenia’s Office of the Prosecutor-General said on Friday that it has forwarded a “crime report” submitted by them to another law-enforcement body, the Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC). The ACC said it is looking into the corruption claims. “We have …

The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Turkey had a short conversation

Azerbaijan reportedly rejects Blinken’s offer for talks with Armenia

Azerbaijani state media has reported that Azerbaijan rejected a proposal by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to hold a meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, unwilling to accept US mediation, which Blinken allegedly ‘insisted …

Armenian ruling party expels MP over alleged leaks and immoral behaviour

The ruling Civil Contract party has expelled MP Hovik Aghazaryan from the party over alleged leaks of confidential information.  The announcement on Tuesday said Aghazaryan was expelled ‘due to leaks of confidential information of state and party …

Syria Armed Forces Melt Away: NATO Turkey, Sanctions, and Islamists

Syria Armed Forces Melt Away: NATO Turkey, Sanctions, and Islamists Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The armed forces of Syria and various allies have melted away in Damascus and Hama. It remains to be seen if Homs will …

The Need for Diversity in AI’s Trajectory is Critical for Safe Human-Centred Adoption, says the AI Global BrainTrust.

Professor Brie Alexander, Cultural Advisor to the African Diaspora at The Global Braintrust Offers Deeper Dive Insights SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diversity in the development and application of …

USIDHR Gala Brings Diplomats and Advocates to Washington to Foster Global Collaboration

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) hosted the prestigious USIDHR Diplomacy and Human Rights Gala at a Versailles-like private club in Washington, DC, on …

CSPOA Applauds Selection of Kash Patel for FBI Director, Sheriff Richard Mack and Sam Bushman Endorse the Nomination

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sheriff Richard Mack and Sam Bushman have publicly endorsed President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). …

Government Announces Onward to Assume Management of 500 Units Owned by the Government of Alberta As Of March 31, 2025

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Honourable Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services, announced that Onward will assume property management of 500 units owned by the Government of …

ColoringBook.com releases Three Volume Set of Donald J Trump Coloring Books from 2016 to today

The ultimate three volume coloring book art collection of President Donald J. Trump by best-selling Author, Founder and CEO, N. Wayne Bell. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ultimate three volume coloring …

Deshaun Durham Released from Kansas Prison After Governor Laura Kelly Commuted His Cannabis Sentence

Last Prisoner Project’s Donte West, Barry Grissom, and Melissa Etheridge successfully advocated for cannabis clemency to bring Deshaun home for the holidays. HUTCHINSON, KS, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Deshaun T. …

From COP29 to Shaolin: Faith and Culture Leading the Way for Climate Action

From COP29 to Shaolin: A retreat uniting Chan wisdom, sustainability, and cultural heritage to empower leaders in global harmony and climate action. BRUSSELS , BELGIUM, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the global deliberations at …

Iran’s growing influence in the Black Sea region: Consequences and Western responses

This article is part of an MEI strategic initiative that examines how to enhance regional cooperation between the United States and its partners on addressing the challenges posed by Iran across the region, particularly in key areas like Lebanon, Syria, …

#PeacefulTransfer25: A Call to Action for National Unity and Democracy

Building a nation where every voice matters and every community thrives with a peaceful transfer of power that promotes national unity. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bring the Peace Movement, …

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Undocks USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000)

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division successfully undocked USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), the lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s Zumwalt-class of guided missile destroyers, taking the ship one step closer …

31st OSCE Ministerial Council concludes with key decisions securing the Organization’s future

VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council concluded today in Malta, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation. The Council adopted key institutional …

REACTION: A too severe reduction of the number of student visas could harm Quebec’s economic potential

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A significant drop in international student enrolment could jeopardize Quebec’s long-term economic potential, the MEI (formerly known as Montreal Economic Institute) warns following the passage of Bill 74 …

RÉACTION : Une réduction trop sévère du nombre de visas étudiants pourrait nuire au potentiel économique du Québec

MONTRÉAL, 06 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Une réduction trop importante des admissions d’étudiants internationaux pourrait avoir des répercussions sur le potentiel économique à long terme du Québec, avertit l’IEDM, après l’adoption du projet de loi 74 …

Ministerial Council side-event marks 30 years of the OSCE code of conduct on Politico-Military aspects of security

On 6 December, on the margins of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council, the Maltese OSCE Chairpersonship, in collaboration with the incoming Finnish Chairpersonship of the OSCE and the Danish Chair of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC), hosted a high- …

Online Event – Women and Girls’ Access to International Protection: Challenges and Legal Developments

6th December 2024 | News ECRE is organising a webinar on women and girl’s access to international protection. Title: Women and Girls’ Access to International Protection: Challenges and Legal Developments Date: Tuesday 10 December Time: 11.00-12.45 CET ( …

Malta’s OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg announces appointments of senior OSCE officials

VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta concluded with key decisions on the appointment of four senior officials to lead the OSCE’s Secretariat and institutions. This achievement underscores a lasting commitment of the 57 …

Fostering Accountability and Access to Justice Through Legislative Reform

MOSTAR, 6 December 2024 - There is an urgent need for reforms to strengthen criminal justice systems, address systemic challenges, and ensure the protection of fundamental rights, emphasized participants of the two-day International Scientific Conference …

OSCE trains Turkmenistan’s law enforcement officials in implementing security procedures at aviation checkpoints

Passenger screening and X-ray image interpretation at aviation checkpoints were the focus of an OSCE-organized training course that took place in Ashgabat from 25 to 29 November 2024. The five-day course brought together twenty participants, including …

Human rights standards during criminal proceedings in focus of OSCE-organized lecture course in Turkmenistan

From 3 to 6 December 2024, the Magtymguly Turkmen State University (TSU) hosted an OSCE-organized course on international human rights standards during pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings and investigations. The course brought together over eighty …

Franklin Energy Chosen to Lead North Dakota’s IRA-Funded Home Energy Rebate Programs

PORT WASHINGTON, Wis., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Energy, a national leader in delivering innovative clean energy solutions for utilities, governments, and businesses, has partnered with the State of North Dakota to implement its statewide …