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Colorado Supreme Court kicks Trump off ballot, citing ‘insurrection’

Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause, the BBC reports.

December 20, 2023 - 14:08

Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6 pct of vote

Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) declared on Monday that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with some 40 million, or 89.6 percent of valid votes, MNA reports.

December 19, 2023 - 11:07

Number of presidential candidates in Azerbaijan reaches 6

The chairman of the National Front Party, MP Razi Nurullayev, has been nominated to participate in the snap presidential elections, as a relevant decision was made at the meeting of the party held today, Azerbaijani media reports.

December 18, 2023 - 18:13

EU takes action against Elon Musk’s X over disinformation

The European Union has formally announced it suspects X, previously known as Twitter, of breaching its rules in areas including countering illegal content and disinformation, the BBC reports.

December 18, 2023 - 18:04

Israel opens Gaza aid crossing for first time as ceasefire calls grow

UN aid has entered Gaza directly from Israel for the first time, as aid trucks from Egypt are stripped by desperate crowds, the BBC reports.

December 18, 2023 - 14:02

Pope deplores Israeli attack to a church in Gaza: It is Terrorism

Pope Francis on Sunday deplored the death of two women in a Catholic parish in Gaza, where he said "unarmed civilians" were being targeted by shootings and bombings, IP reports.

December 18, 2023 - 10:48

France condemns Israeli killing of employee in Gaza

France has condemned the Israeli bombing of a residential building in Gaza which led to the killing of one of its employees, MNA reports.

December 18, 2023 - 10:36

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf dead at 86

The emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, died on Saturday, the royal court said, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 17, 2023 - 17:44

Portuguese rendition of Ayatollah Khamenei’s memoir unveiled in Lisbon

The Portuguese rendition of 'Cell No. 14', a book containing memoirs of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been unveiled during a ceremony in Lisbon, IRNA reports.

December 17, 2023 - 14:26

People's Front of Azerbaijan and Musavat parties will not participate in presidential elections

Azerbaijan Popular Front Party will not participate in the presidential election scheduled for February 7. Ali Karimli, the president of the party, informed about the decision, 1lurer reports.

December 16, 2023 - 15:47

Finland reports a rush of migrant crossings hours before the reclosure of 2 border posts with Russia

Dozens of migrants crossed into Finland on Friday, hours before the reclosure of two southern crossing points on the border with Russia as the Nordic country experiences an influx of asylum-seekers, AP reports.

December 16, 2023 - 15:45

Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza; UN says journalists should work free from violence

The United Nations says that journalists should do their work free from violence as a cameraman of Qatar-based Al Jazeera News Network was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip, IRNA reports.

December 16, 2023 - 13:18

Armenian Embassy in Canada hosts reception in honor of Senator Leo Housakos

The Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to Canada hosted a reception in honor of Senator Leo Housakos, on the occasion of him being awarded the Order of Friendship by the President of the Republic of Armenia, Armradio reports.

December 14, 2023 - 14:44

Capital of Ukraine attacked by ballistic missiles at night

A barrage of Russian missiles targeted Kyiv on Wednesday, wounding at least 53 people, officials said, as the Ukrainian president sought more military support in Europe after a trip to Washington secured no new pledges, abc News reports.

December 13, 2023 - 19:30

Putin announces 2024 re-election bid

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday announced that he will run for re-election in 2024, state media reported, Armradio reports.

December 8, 2023 - 18:11

UN chief calls for Security Council action to avert Gaza humanitarian catastrophe

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has invoked a rarely used article of the UN Charter, calling on the Security Council to help “avert a humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza, IRNA reports.

December 7, 2023 - 11:18

Kissinger was worried about Israel’s ability to survive in the long run: Farid Zakari

In our last lunch, just a few weeks ago, Henry Kissinger worried about Israel’s ability to survive in the long run, said Fareed Zakaria hosts “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” airing at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Sundays on CNN.

December 4, 2023 - 11:17

Zionist regime resumes Gaza bombing after truce expires

The Israeli military says operations have restarted in Gaza after the truce expired, and launches air raids and artillery fire, IRNA reports.

December 1, 2023 - 12:50

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, a former US secretary of state and national security adviser who escaped Nazi Germany in his youth to become one of the most influential and controversial foreign policy figures in American history, has died aged 100, CNN reports.

November 30, 2023 - 11:13

US military plane with eight aboard crashes off Japanese coast

A US military aircraft with eight personnel on board has crashed off the coast of Japan, BBC reports.

November 29, 2023 - 14:13

30 Palestinian prisoners released by Israeli regime on 5th day of truce

A bus carrying 30 Palestinian prisoners departed on Tuesday evening from the Israeli Ofer prison, which is located near the West Bank city of Ramallah, IP reports.

November 29, 2023 - 11:23

Gaza; Ceasefire extended by two days

Qatar's Foreign Ministry reported that the ceasefire between Hamas and the Israeli regime was extended for two days, IP reports.

November 28, 2023 - 13:53

Floods in Turkey, there are victims

Turkey has been hit by severe storms and floods over the weekend, causing deaths, damages and transport disruptions in several cities across the country. Two people have been killed in the provinces of Konya and Sinop, while the coastal city of İzmir was flooded to the point of resembling Venice, 1lurer reports.

November 27, 2023 - 18:04

39 Palestinian prisoners released in 2nd prisoner swap

The prison service of the Zionist regime announced early Sunday that 39 Palestinian prisoners have been released based on the terms of the second stage of the prisoner swap agreement with the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, IRNA reports.

November 26, 2023 - 10:48

Israel and Hamas released dozens of hostages

Hamas freed two dozen hostages held in Gaza and Israel released nearly 40 imprisoned Palestinians on Friday, completing the first exchange in a tense, temporary truce that halted the fighting after seven weeks of war, The New York Times reports.

November 25, 2023 - 14:06

Trucks carrying aid, fuel begin entering Gaza

Trucks carrying humanitarian aid and fuel have begun entering the Gaza Strip, the spokesman of the Rafah crossing said Friday, hours after the Gaza ceasefire took effect, IRNA reports.

November 25, 2023 - 10:51

Israel and Hamas begin four-day pause in fighting

A long-anticipated four-day pause in the fighting between Israel and Hamas is due to begin now, the BBC reports.

November 24, 2023 - 12:43

SpaceX loses contact with Starship rocket eight minutes after second launch

SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket but loses contact after eight minutes of flight, the BBC reports.

November 19, 2023 - 13:24

Dutch company sentenced to pay compensation to Iranian chemical victims

With the verdict of the International Criminal Court (ICC), a Dutch company was sentenced to pay compensation to 5 Iranian chemical victims, IP reports.

November 19, 2023 - 10:39

Hrant Dink’s assassin Samast released on parole for ‘good behavior’

Ogün Samast, the assassin of Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, on Nov. 15 was released from the Bolu F Type Prison on parole for “good behavior,” Duvar English reports.

November 16, 2023 - 15:51

Zakir Hasanov discussed military-technical cooperation with management of Turkish company

Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, Zakir Hasanov, and other representatives of the Ministry's leadership are participating in the Dubai Airshow 2023 international exhibition in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

November 15, 2023 - 18:17

Israeli Forces Reach Ash-Shifa Hospital Amid Intense Battles

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, the perilous situation has escalated with Israeli forces reaching the vicinity of the Ash-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, reported by the Iranian news agency ISNA. Intense battles are taking place close to the building, trapping both civilians and hospital staff within its confines.

November 15, 2023 - 11:18

10-storey building caught fire in Turkey's Bursa (+VIDEO)

A fire broke out in a building on Ahmet Taner Kışlalı Boulevard in Özlüce District in Bursa, which is said to have a cafe on the ground floor, MNA reports.

November 12, 2023 - 17:14

London police scuffle with far-right protesters as pro-Palestinian rally starts

Aerial footage showed scuffles between far-right protesters and police ahead of a large pro-Palestinian march in London on Saturday (November 11), on what is Britain's day of remembrance for war veterans, Reuters reports.

November 12, 2023 - 16:57

Israel attacks on al-Shifa Hospital dramatically intensified: MSF

The medical charity MSF International said attacks on the al-Shifa Hospital have “dramatically intensified” in the last few hours on Saturday morning and staff has reported “a catastrophic situation”, IP reports.

November 11, 2023 - 10:50

Trump to testify in New York civil fraud trial

Donald Trump has arrived at New York court as he battles a civil fraud trial that threatens his real estate empire, Armradio reports.

November 6, 2023 - 18:35

Video - Hamburg airport incident was declared a hostage situation

German police have announced that a man armed with a firearm has taken a child hostage at Hamburg Airport, IP reports.

November 5, 2023 - 11:44

Nepal earthquake kills at least 128, toll could rise, officials say

At least 128 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, officials said on Saturday, as houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far as New Delhi in neighboring India shook, Reuters reports.

November 4, 2023 - 13:19

Putin signs law on withdrawal from CTBT ratification

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on Russia's withdrawal from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), TASS reports.

November 2, 2023 - 19:22

Starlink’s high-speed internet now available in Georgia

SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet is Georgia, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has announced, Armradio reports.

November 1, 2023 - 14:40

Irked by Erdogan, Israeli supermarkets halt imports from Turkey

A raft of Israeli supermarket chains are halting imports from Turkey after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for Hamas, Haaretz reports.

November 1, 2023 - 14:37

Number of victims in Gaza Strip exceeds 8,300, and number of wounded exceeds 21,000

It’s now Day 25 of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, with the regime continuing to pound the territory from the air, land and sea, 1lurer reports.

October 31, 2023 - 13:22

Some Russian websites have been blocked in Moldova

The chief of the Moldovan Security and Intelligence Service, Alexandru Musteata, has ordered denial of access to the websites of TASS and some other leading Russian news media, according to a statement from the service, TASS reports.

October 30, 2023 - 19:50

Matthew Perry, actor best known for Friends, dies at 54

Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing in the hit TV sitcom Friends, has died at 54, according to reports.

October 29, 2023 - 12:00

Large anti-Israel protest took place in New York

Hundreds of protesters have been arrested after a “sit-in” on the main concourse of New York’s Grand Central Station, one of the city’s major transport hubs, demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Al Jazeera reports.

October 28, 2023 - 17:57

Biden meets with top Chinese diplomat at White House

President Biden met Friday with China’s top diplomat at the White House ahead of a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Hill reports.

October 28, 2023 - 14:32

US mass shooting suspect found dead following 48-hour manhunt

US authorities say a man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in the north-east state of Maine has been found dead following a 48-hour manhunt, IP reports.

October 28, 2023 - 10:57

Video - Gaza under bombardment of Zionist army from ground and sky

News sources reported on Friday night that the heavy air attacks of the Zionist regime army on the Gaza Strip continue.

October 28, 2023 - 10:48

EU to allocate additional 50 million euro to Gaza people

The European Union will allocate another 50 million euros for humanitarian aid to residents of the Gaza Strip, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen European Commission said on Friday, MNA reports.

October 27, 2023 - 12:38

At least 22 killed in Maine shootings

At least 22 people were killed in two mass shootings at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday night, one of the city’s councilors told CNN.

October 26, 2023 - 12:08

World’s oldest ever dog dies in Portugal: What was Bobi’s secret to a long life?

Bobi claimed the Guinness World Record from Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, who died in 1939 aged 29 and five months, Euronews reports.

October 24, 2023 - 15:11

Israel hits hundreds of Gaza sites as it warns campaign may last months

Israel says it hit 320 more targets in the Gaza Strip, while Palestinian authorities say homes were hit “without warning.”, Armradio reports.

October 23, 2023 - 10:31

Hundreds hold fresh protests against Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

Hundreds of protesters in Tel Aviv have demonstrated against the Israeli regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for the release of the regime's prisoners in Gaza, IRNA reports.

October 22, 2023 - 22:05

Israeli air strikes hammer Gaza anew after Hamas releases two US hostages

Israel kept up heavy bombardment of targets throughout Gaza overnight on Saturday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to "fight until victory" following the release of the first two hostages by the enclave's ruling Hamas group, Reuters reports.

October 21, 2023 - 15:52

Anti-Israel demonstrations continue in several countries of world

Anti-Israel demonstrations continue in a number of countries. There were protests in Iran, Germany, Italy, France, Australia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Thailand, and African countries, 1lurer reports.

October 21, 2023 - 15:46

Hamas releases two US captives from Gaza

Hamas resistance movement has released two US captives, Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie Raanan for humanitarian reason, IP reports.

October 21, 2023 - 11:09

Israeli reoccupation of Gaza would be mistake: Biden

Supporting the attacks of the Zionist regime on the Resistance Forces, US President Joe Biden warned that reoccupying Gaza would be a big mistake, MNA reports.

October 16, 2023 - 12:45

Fidan and Baerbock discussed situation in Israel, Ukraine and Nagorno-Karabakh

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met on Saturday with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock in Cairo to discuss Israel's attacks on Gaza, humanitarian aid to Palestinians, and evacuations from the embattled Gaza Strip, 1lurer reports.

October 14, 2023 - 18:56

Israel warns 1.1m people to flee north Gaza within 24 hours – UN

Israel is telling everyone in north Gaza – about 1.1 million people – to relocate to the south of the Strip in the next 24 hours, according to the United Nations, Armradio reports.

October 13, 2023 - 11:46

Massive destruction in Gaza as Israeli strikes continue

More than 2,500 people had been killed in the latest round of the Palestine-Israel conflict as of Wednesday as the ongoing clashes between the two sides are intensifying, 1lurer reports.

October 12, 2023 - 13:52

Live updates; Israeli death toll rises to 1,200 in Palestinians' operation

An Israeli regime's military spokesperson has confirmed that the Zionists' death toll has now risen to 1,200, with more than 2,700 injured, MNA reports.

October 11, 2023 - 10:31

Live updates; Death toll tops 700 in Gaza following heavy Israeli attacks

The Palestinian health ministry in Gaza said the death toll from the Israeli regime's air attacks on the territory has risen to 704, including 143 children and 105 women, MNA reports.

October 10, 2023 - 10:44

Armenia's Embassy to Israel does not have ability to evacuate residents within radius of 80 km from Gaza Strip: statement

The civil defense command of Israel calls on residents of settlements within a radius of 80 km from Gaza not to leave their homes and stay in the immediate vicinity of the shelters, the embassy of Armenian in Israel noted in a statement, 1lurer reports.

October 9, 2023 - 17:19

Death toll of Hamas attacks in Israel reached 800

More than 800 Israelis and some 500 Palestinians have been killed amid heavy fighting and bombardment following the largest attack by the Palestinian armed group Hamas against Israel in decades, Al Jazeera reports.

October 9, 2023 - 17:17

Fresh rocket attacks and ground battles as Israel and Hamas conflict intensifies

Fighting between Hamas and Israel raged into a third day Monday with militants launching a fresh barrage of rocket attacks and Israeli forces still battling to expel Hamas gunmen from its soil as jets continued to bombard the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, CNN reports.

October 9, 2023 - 14:09

US sending warships, fighters to Israel: Pentagon chief

The US Defense Secretary said that the Pentagon is sending warships and fighter jets to the Eastern Mediterranean region in a show of support for the Israeli regime amid escalating conflicts between Israeli forces and Hamas, MNA reports.

October 9, 2023 - 10:54

Death toll in Afghanistan earthquake rises to 2,445

More than 2,400 people were killed in earthquakes in Afghanistan, the Taliban said on Sunday, in the deadliest tremors to rock the quake-prone mountainous country in years, MNA reports.

October 9, 2023 - 10:49

Shock and awe continue

Hamas began its offensive - which it named "Operation al-Aqsa Storm" - on Saturday with a barrage of missiles from Gaza followed by resistance fighters crossing the strongly fortified separation wall, MNA reports.

October 9, 2023 - 10:40

Operation Al-Aqsa Storm: 300 Israelis killed, 100 captured by resistance fighters

The Palestinian resistance’s Operation Al-Aqsa Storm has so far killed 300 Israeli forces and settlers, according to Israeli media, IRNA reports.

October 8, 2023 - 11:02

No information about casualties among Armenians in Israel – MFA

There is currently no information about casualties among Armenians as a result of rocket attack on Israel, Spokesperson for the Armenian Foreign Ministry Ani Badalyan says, Armradio reports.

October 7, 2023 - 18:13

Israel is at war and will win it: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is at war and will win it, and the enemy will pay an unprecedented price for the attack, 1lurer reports.

October 7, 2023 - 18:09

President Abbas stresses right of Palestinians to defend themselves

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday stressed the right of his people to defend themselves, according to Palestine’s official news agency WAFA, 1lurer reports.

October 7, 2023 - 18:06

Video - Dozens Zionists killed, injured in 'Al-Aqsa Storm Operation'

Dozens of Zionists were killed and injured on Saturday as Palestinian resistance began ‘Al-Aqsa storm operation’ in occupied lands, MNA reports.

October 7, 2023 - 14:20

Fire broke out in south of Azerbaijan: Masalli market burns

A fire broke out in a shop located in the market area of Masalli town, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Azerbaijan reported.

October 7, 2023 - 13:58

US expels two Russian diplomats amid strained relations

The US State Department announced that it has identified two Russian diplomats Personae non grata and asked them to leave the country, IP reports.

October 7, 2023 - 10:54

Turkish warplanes hit 15 YPG/PKK targets in N Syria

Turkish warplanes hit late Friday 15 YPG/PKK targets in northern Syria, the country's National Defense Ministry said, MNA reports.

October 7, 2023 - 10:43

Russia moves warships out of Crimea as Ukrainian strikes continue: Euronews

The Russian military has transferred several Black Sea Fleet vessels from the Crimean port of Sevastopol to the port of Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, likely in an effort to protect them from continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian assets in occupied Crimea, Euronews reports.

October 6, 2023 - 12:16

Japan to provide assistance to forcibly displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh

The government of Japan will provide assistance to the forcibly displaced Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, Masaki Ikegami, Deputy Director-General / Deputy Assistant Minister of the European Affairs Bureau at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 4, 2023 - 13:55

At least 21 are dead after bus carrying tourists crashes in Venice, Italy

At least 21 people have died and 18 were injured after a tourist coach crashed off an overpass near Venice in northern Italy, IP reports.

October 4, 2023 - 10:25

World Animal Welfare Day 2023: Theme, history, significance

IP - Every year, on October 4, people around the world come together to celebrate World Animal Day, also known as World Animal Welfare Day.

October 4, 2023 - 10:22

Bravo to the deputies of Armenia for this courageous vote, French parliamentarian on Rome Statue vote in Armenia

Anne-Laurence Petel, member of French National Assembly, Chair of France-Armenia parliamentarian friendship group, referred to the vote in Armenian Parliament on Rome Statute, 1lurer reports.

October 3, 2023 - 16:17

The world is standing by as another Armenian genocide and forced deportation unfolds - Genocide Watch

Genocide Watch has published an article about the mass exodus of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh titled Genocide and Forced Deportation: Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 2, 2023 - 13:10

Turkey targets PKK in N Iraq after Ankara suicide attack

Turkey says its warplanes have carried out raids on PKK targets in northern Iraq following a suicide attack on a government building in its capital, Ankara, MNA reports.

October 2, 2023 - 10:29

Blast near Turkish Parliament, Government calls it “terrorist attack”

Turkey’s interior minister said on Sunday two terrorists carried out a bomb attack in front of the ministry buildings in Ankara, adding one of them died in the explosion and the other was “neutralized” by authorities there, Reuters reports.

October 1, 2023 - 15:01

Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is increasing its support to Armenian authorities

More than 100,000 refugees have arrived in Armenia from Karabakh, most of them are hungry, exhausted and in need of immediate help. UN Human Rights Commissioner Filippo Grandi wrote about it in his X (former Twitter) microblog, 1lurer reports.

October 1, 2023 - 12:35

Norway contributes $1.85 million in humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Nagorno-Karabakh

Norway contributed NOK 20 million (about $1.85 million) in humanitarian assistance to the civilian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. The support goes to those who flee and to those who remain, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt has said, Armradio reports.

October 1, 2023 - 12:26

Denmark allocates 1 million Danish Kroners to Armenia

Anne Toft Sørensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Armenia and Georgia, informed about the humanitarian aid planned for Armenia in her X (former Twitter) microblog, 1lurer reports.

September 30, 2023 - 12:14

Cyprus condemns Azerbaijan’s policy of ethnic cleansing

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus has strongly condemned the military operation of Azerbaijan on September 19 and 20 in Nagorno-Karabakh and the flagrant violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of November 9, 2020, Armradio reports.

September 30, 2023 - 11:03

UK announces £1 million funding in response to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

The UK will give £1 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to support the humanitarian response to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, Armradio reports.

September 30, 2023 - 11:02

France delivers 5 tons of humanitarian aid to Armenia

France has delivered 5 tons of humanitarian aid to Armenia, Armradio reports.

September 30, 2023 - 11:00

Nagorno-Karabakh: Canada provides $2.5 million in humanitarian assistance funding to ICRC

Canada is providing $2.5 million in humanitarian assistance funding to the International Committee of the Red Cross to address the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 29, 2023 - 18:45

Lemkin Institute accuses world leaders of complicity in genocide in NK'

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention has criticized the United States for ‘reckless bothsidesism’ and its ‘delusional belief’ that the genocidal regime of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev can engage in good-faith talks or negotiations, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 29, 2023 - 18:42

Nagorno-Karabakh: MEPs set to condemn Azerbaijan’s latest unjustified attack

On October 3, the European Parliament will debate the dire situation in Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan’s recent aggression which has resulted in a mass exodus of ethnic Armenians from their homes, the European Parliament’s press service reported, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 29, 2023 - 12:16

Fire breaks out after Russian fuel truck crashes on Shushi-Lachin road – Azerbaijani media

A fuel truck of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh has crashed on the Shushi-Lachin road, according to the Azerbaijani APA news agency, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 28, 2023 - 17:23

WATCH: Mel Gibson calls for international action to protect Armenians from genocide in grip of Azerbaijan, Turkey

American actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson has condemned the genocide and ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh perpetrated by Azerbaijan and called out the media silence, demanding swift international action to protect and save Armenians, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 28, 2023 - 12:25

Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan announced death of 192 servicemen of armed forces of republic in Karabakh

The Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan has confirmed the death of 192 soldiers in the recent military actions against Nagorno-Karabakh, 511 were wounded, 1լւռեռ ռեպօռտս․

September 27, 2023 - 14:22

United States expresses condolences over fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh

The United States National Security Council (NSC) has offered condolences to the victims of the fuel depot explosion in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 27, 2023 - 10:48

German lawmaker calls for EU sanctions against Azerbaijan

Member of Bundestag Michael Roth fears the exodus of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh is not enough and Azerbaijan could again resort to military force to rigorously enforce its interests, Armradio reports.

September 25, 2023 - 13:45

Macron and Pope discussed situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

French President Emmanuel Macron and Pope Francis discussed the migration crisis and euthanasia issues behind closed doors, 1lurer reports.

September 24, 2023 - 11:48

Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention issues second SOS alert for Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention has issued a second SOS alert for Armenians of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) who are in critical danger of genocide by Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 23, 2023 - 18:56

Use of force is unacceptable: USA expressed concern regarding implementation of military operations by Azerbaijan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and announced the imperative for humanitarian organizations to have unimpeded access to the population in need, 1lurer reports.

September 23, 2023 - 14:26

Forced displacement of civilian population of Nagorno-Karabakh through military or other means will be met with a strong response by the EU, Borrell

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy referred to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

September 21, 2023 - 21:29

US supports Armenia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity – Blinken

On behalf of the United States of America, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has sent best wishes to the people of Armenia on Independence Day, Armradio reports.

September 21, 2023 - 11:09

Trump says it was ‘my decision’ to try to overturn 2020 election results

Former US President Donald Trump said he received counsel from numerous people shortly after the 2020 election but decided to push the false claim he won the presidency and try to overturn the results, IP reports.

September 18, 2023 - 13:27

Zelensky rules out handing over territories to Russia for the sake of peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS News that Ukraine is not ready to cede part of its territories for the sake of peace.

September 18, 2023 - 13:24

NATO to hold largest wargames since Cold War in 2024

NATO will hold its largest wargames since the Cold War dubbed Steadfast Defender in Germany, Poland, and three Baltic states in 2024, the Chair of the Military Committee said on Saturday, IP reports.

September 17, 2023 - 10:13

US, Ukraine Presidents to meet, more aid coming for Ukraine: White House

The United States expects to announce additional aid to Ukraine next week, national security adviser said on Friday, while announcing President Joe Biden would host Ukrainian President on Thursday at the White House, IP reports.

September 16, 2023 - 12:21

Ukraine says Russian missile defence destroyed in Crimea

Ukraine said its forces attacked two Russian patrol ships operating in the Black Sea and destroyed a sophisticated “Triumf” surface-to-air missile defence system in Russian-occupied Crimea, IP reports.

September 15, 2023 - 11:07

WATCH: United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds hearing on Nagorno- Karabakh

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ) leads a committee scrutiny into U.S. policy on Azerbaijan's genocidal blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) in a hearing featuring testimony by Acting Assistant Secretary European and Eurasian Affairs Yuri Kim, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 14, 2023 - 18:57

Putin meets N Korea's Jong Un at Russia Vostochny Cosmodrome

Russian President Vladimir Putin will sit down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Russia's Far East later on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest, MNA reports.

September 13, 2023 - 10:35

Kim Jong-un heads toward Russia to visit Putin

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un is on his way to Russia in his armored train Monday, Pyongyang state media reported Monday, IP reports.

September 12, 2023 - 12:54

American actor Mark Ruffalo raises awareness of Azeri genocidal blockade of Nagorno- Karabakh Armenians

Oscar and Emmy nominated American actor Mark Ruffalo has shared Kim Kardashian’s plea to U.S. President Joe Biden asking to stop another Armenian Genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh at the hands of the Azerbaijani government, noting that the issue doesn’t get media coverage, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 11, 2023 - 13:50

US marks 22 years since 9.11 attack

Americans are looking back on the horror and legacy of 9/11, gathering Monday at memorials, firehouses, city halls and elsewhere to observe the 22nd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.

September 11, 2023 - 13:42

At least six explosions heard in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv

At least six explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in the early hours of Sunday, MNA reports.

September 10, 2023 - 10:30

Morocco earthquake death toll rises above 2,000

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Morocco has soared to more than 2,000, with a similar number of injured, MNA reports.

September 10, 2023 - 10:28

Morocco earthquake updates: More than 600 people reported killed

Grim news coming out of Morocco as state TV, citing a government minister, reports the number of people killed in the earthquake has now reached 632, with a further 329 injured, IP reports.

September 9, 2023 - 10:37

Blinken announces more than USD 1 billion in Ukraine aid

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced new aid for Ukraine that is worth more than USD 1 billion in support for the war-torn nation's air defenses during his visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, 1lurer reports.

September 7, 2023 - 13:45

U.S. Helsinki Commission welcomed Armenia’s decision to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine

The U.S. Helsinki Commission welcomed Armenia’s decision to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, 1lurer reports.

September 7, 2023 - 13:44

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv Wednesday on what is his third trip to the Ukrainian capital since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, CNN reports.

September 6, 2023 - 17:42

Greece, Turkey downpours leave several dead

At least seven people have died after heavy rains triggered major flooding in central Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, MNA reports.

September 6, 2023 - 12:01

Another Turkish soldier killed in northern Iraq: MoD

The Turkish defense ministry on Tuesday announced that one of the country's military forces was killed in northern Iraq, MNA reports.

September 6, 2023 - 11:55

Zelensky appoints Muslim tatar Umerov as new Defence Minister

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has tapped Rustem Umerov, a Muslim Crimean Tatar, to become his next defense minister, replacing Oleksii Reznikov at a critical time for Ukraine’s counteroffensive, IP reports.

September 5, 2023 - 10:46

Demonstration condemning Azeri actions against Nagorno-Karabakh held in Buenos Aires

A demonstration was held on September 2 in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and the ongoing genocide against Armenians committed by the Azerbaijani regime, Diario Armenia outlet reported.

September 4, 2023 - 18:11

Demonstrators in Amsterdam call for sanctions against Aliyev regime

Dutch politicians, academics, students and many others joined the Armenian community of the Netherlands on September 2 in a demonstration demanding international action to bring an end to the Azerbaijani genocidal actions led by the Aliyev regime against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 4, 2023 - 18:10

Minister of Defense of Ukraine will leave his post

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Alexei Reznikov will leave the position of the country's Defense Minister. It will be headed by the head of the State Property Fund, Rustem Umerov, 1lurer reports.

September 4, 2023 - 13:59

Netanyahu plans to deport Eritrean migrants after unrest

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he wants Eritrean refugees and migrants involved in a violent clash in Tel Aviv to be deported immediately and has ordered a plan to remove all of the country’s African migrants, Al Jazeera reports.

September 4, 2023 - 13:57

5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Iran-Azerbaijan border

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the border areas between Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan on Sunday, a seismic station at the Institute of Geophysics of Tehran Univeristry said, MNA reports.

September 4, 2023 - 10:52

WSJ poll: Trump expands lead in 2024 GOP field

According to a new poll released by the Wall Street Journal, former US President Donald Trump leads the GOP primary field by 46 points as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drops, IP reports.

September 3, 2023 - 12:56

Nagorno Karabakh – The Road To Independence: from September 2 to December 10, 1991

This chapter is from Tatul Hakobyan’s book – KARABAKH DIARY; GREEN and BLACK An Assassination Attempt on Polyanichko

September 2, 2023 - 14:59

Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods owner dies at 94

Mohamed Al Fayed, the Egyptian-born businessman who owned the department store Harrods, has died aged 94, IP reports.

September 2, 2023 - 10:43

Hurricane Idalia hits US Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets

Deadly Tropical Storm Idalia flooded parts of US South Carolina, including Charleston, after pummeling Florida, IP reports.

August 31, 2023 - 10:30

Airport in northwest Russia’s Pskov comes under drone attacks

An airport in the northwestern Russian city of Pskov not far from the border with Estonia was attacked by drones, Pskov Region Governor Mikhail Vedernikov said early on Wednesday, MNA reports.

August 30, 2023 - 10:45

Shooting in Türkiye's Bordum leaves one killed, 3 injured

One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting inside a hotel in the Turkish resort of Bodrum, IP reports.

August 29, 2023 - 10:45

Trump Fulton County arraignment set for Sept. 6: US media

Donald Trump's arraignment in Georgia on criminal charges accusing the former U.S. President and his associates of subverting his 2020 election loss has been scheduled for Sept. 6, a court docket for the case showed on Monday, MNA reports.

August 29, 2023 - 10:43

Japanese troops, US marines to hold drill in East China Sea

The Japanese armed forces and the US marines will for the first time ever hold joint Resolute Dragon drills on the Taiwan-facing islands in the East China Sea in October, according to media outlets, MNA reports.

August 28, 2023 - 10:35

Putin orders Wagner's forces to pledge allegiance to Russian government

The Russian President ordered Wagner mercenary fighters to sign an oath of allegiance to the Russian state days after its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash, IP reports.

August 27, 2023 - 14:25

NASA, SpaceX launch sends four astronauts commanded by American Jasmin Moghbeli to ISS

NASA and SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft has blasted off carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), IP reports.

August 27, 2023 - 14:23

Shooting in US Florida leaves 3 dead

3 people were killed after a gunman targeted Black people in Jacksonville, US Florida, officials say, IP reports.

August 27, 2023 - 14:19

Explosion rocks Turkish military base in northern Syria

A powerful explosion rattled a Turkish military base in the northern countryside of Aleppo province in northern Syria late on Saturday, a war monitor reported after midnight, MNA reports.

August 27, 2023 - 10:47

Warehouse of fire equipment was set on fire in Russian city of Kemerovo

Firefighters managed to quell a large blaze at a fireworks factory in Kemerovo, Russia, on Saturday, August 26, the country’s Ministry of Emergencies said, 1lurer reports.

August 26, 2023 - 18:30

Trump left Fulton jail after arrest procedure

Former US President Donald Trump left the jail in the Fulton County, Georgia, where he had surrendered to authorities and passed through the formal arrest procedure in the election interference case, MNA reports.

August 25, 2023 - 11:49

Norway becomes third country to donate F-16 jets to Ukraine

Norway has decided to donate F-16 combat aircraft to Ukraine for its battle against Russia's invasion, Norwegian broadcaster TV2 reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources, Reuters reports.

August 24, 2023 - 17:55

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin listed in Russian plane crash with no survivors

Russian authorities have confirmed that a private jet with Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin listed as a passenger crashed between Moscow and St. Petersburg on Wednesday, killing all on board, RT reported.

August 24, 2023 - 10:07

For the 6th day in a row, Moscow is targeted by drones

Russian air defenses shot down three Ukrainian drones in Moscow and its region, targeted in a sixth consecutive day of attacks, Russia said early Wednesday, 1lurer reports.

August 23, 2023 - 13:29

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian welcome second baby girl, Adira River

The tennis icon Serena Williams, 41, and tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian have welcomed their second baby girl, the couple shared on social media Tuesday, Armradio reports.

August 23, 2023 - 13:18

Magnitude 4.6 earthquake hits Azerbaijan, felt in Artsakh and Syunik

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake hit 52 km south of Neftchala city in Azerbaijan at 01:23 local time (August 22, 21:23 GMT), Armradio reports.

August 23, 2023 - 13:16

Greece wildfires: Eighteen bodies found in Greek forest

Eighteen bodies have been found in a forested area of northern Greece hit by wildfires for the past four days, the BBC quotes the Greek fire service as saying.

August 22, 2023 - 19:20

Georgia judge sets bond at $200,000 for Trump

A judge in the state of Georgia has set a bond of $200,000 for former United States President Trump, as he faces charges of attempting to overturn the state’s 2020 election results, IP reports.

August 22, 2023 - 12:44

Zelensky visits Sweden

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a visit to Sweden on Saturday, saying he had arrived in the country for talks with the government, political parties and the Swedish royal family, The Local reports.

August 19, 2023 - 19:29

French, Chinese foreign ministers discuss Nagorno-Karabakh

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has discussed the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during a phone call, according to the French foreign ministry, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 19, 2023 - 14:23

Russia sees nuclear weapons as only possible response to some threats: Lavrov

Russia sees nuclear weapons as only possible response to some threats: Lavrov, IP reports.

August 19, 2023 - 10:51

Trump to surrender to Fulton County jail late next week

(MNA) – Former US President Donald Trump charged in connection with a plot to subvert the election results in Georgia, is expected to surrender himself to the Fulton County jail on August 24 or 25, media outlets reported.

August 19, 2023 - 10:40

US approves sending F-16s to Ukraine from Denmark and Netherlands

The United States has approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands to defend against Russian invaders as soon as pilot training is completed, a U.S. official said on Thursday, Reuters reports.

August 18, 2023 - 18:35

Turkish Cypriot forces assault Cyprus peacekeepers: UN

Turkish Cypriot forces on Friday assaulted UN peacekeepers who attempted to block controversial road construction in the buffer zone dividing Cyprus, the UN mission on the island said, AFP reports.

August 18, 2023 - 18:33

Ukraine drone attack damages building in Moscow

Ukraine drone attack damages building in Moscow, IP reports.

August 18, 2023 - 11:23

Serj Tankian urges Imagine Dragons to cancel show in Baku

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian is urging the Imagine Dragons to cancel the show in Baku scheduled for September 2, Armradio reports.

August 17, 2023 - 13:59

Pan Armenian Council calls on Biden Administration to take all measures to end Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of Artsakh

The Pan Armenian Council of Western United States, the largest coalition of Armenian American community organizations in the United States, calls on the Biden administration to take all measures necessary to end Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) which has endangered the lives of 120,000 men, women, and children for over eight months. Time is running out, Armradio reports.

August 17, 2023 - 13:53

Video - Los Angeles demonstrators call on France, China and UK to take UNSC action to end Nagorno-Karabakh blockade

Demonstrators in Los Angeles, California rallied outside the consulates-general of France and China and the British consul’s residence demanding the countries to take action at the forthcoming UN Security Council meeting on Nagorno-Karabakh to end the blockade and prevent genocide, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 16, 2023 - 13:43

US urges Azerbaijan to restore free transit of commercial, humanitarian, and private vehicles through Lachin corridor

The US remains deeply concerned about the continued closure of the Lachin corridor, specifically its closure to commercial, humanitarian, and private vehicles, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the Department of State Vedant Patel said at a daily briefing, Armradio reports.

August 16, 2023 - 13:32

French FM expresses concern over deepening crisis in Nagorno Karabakh, shooting at EU monitors

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna has expressed France’s deep concern over the serious humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting from the blocking of the Lachin corridor by Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

August 16, 2023 - 13:24

Prague authorities refuse to install Kemal Ataturk's statue in Czech capital

The authorities of Prague rejected the request of the Turkish side to place the statue of Kemal Ataturk in the capital of the Czech Republic, "Orer" newspaper reports, citing the official decision, 1lurer reports.

August 15, 2023 - 15:49

Trump indicted in Georgia in 2020 election interference case

Former US President Donald Trump was indicted for a fourth time late Monday, this time for his and his allies alleged actions to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state of Georgia, MNA reports.

August 15, 2023 - 10:57

European Churches urge action for humanitarian crisis in Artsakh

As the seven-month blockade of Artsakh continues, European Churches call for international action to reopen the Lachin corridor, urging sustained dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan to attain long-term peace in the region, Vatican News reports.

August 14, 2023 - 18:51

Russian Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad region

A Su-30 fighter jet crashed during a training flight on Saturday in Russia’s Kaliningrad region, killing the two pilots on board, the RIA news agency quoted the Defense Ministry as saying, 1lurer reports.

August 13, 2023 - 14:12

Congressman Schiff promised to send his representative to Nagorno-Karabakh in September

Representatives of the US Armenian community met with Adam Schiff, member of the House of Representatives of the US Congress, 1lurer reports.

August 13, 2023 - 14:11

Greece expressed support for providing security guarantees to Ukraine: Yermak

Greece expressed support for providing security guarantees for Ukraine, 1lurer reports.

August 13, 2023 - 14:06

We call to send fact-finding mission to Nagorno-Karabakh: famous genocide scholars presented an open letter to UN

Prominent genocide scholars have submitted an open letter to the UN Secretary-General, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, and Member States of the UN Security Council regarding the potential for genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh, 1lurer reports.

August 12, 2023 - 15:02

Netherlands court sentences head of Azerbaijani-Turkish Association for hate propaganda against Armenians

The Hague District Court has sentenced the head of the Azerbaijani-Turkish Association in the Netherlands for hate propaganda and public insults against Armenians, the Armenian Ambassador to the Netherlands and Luxembourg Tigran Balayan said on social media, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 11, 2023 - 16:58

Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude hits eastern Türkiye

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck eastern Turkey on Thursday the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, IP reports.

August 11, 2023 - 12:39

'As Nagorno-Karabakh is being starved, the international community cannot continue looking away,' Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab

Human rights advocate, lawyer Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab has reacted to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh after a former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court warned that Azerbaijan’s blockade of Lachin Corridor constitutes genocide, RMENPRESS reports.

August 10, 2023 - 14:42

Video - Protesters block 134 Freeway in Glendale to call attention to crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh

Several hundred protesters blocked one side of the 134 Freeway in Glendale, California Wednesday night to call attention to the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting from Azerbaijan’s blockade of Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 10, 2023 - 11:18

Kim Kardashian, Eric Esrailian raise awareness of former ICC prosecutor’s genocide warning in Nagorno-Karabakh

American reality TV star, entrepreneur Kim Kardashian and UCLA physician, Emmy-nominated film producer Eric Esrailian took to social media to raise awareness of Nagorno-Karabakh and the report issued by a former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court concluding that the Azerbaijani blockade of Lachin Corridor constitutes genocide, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 10, 2023 - 11:14

Breaking: Azeri blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh constitutes genocide. Ex-ICC prosecutor L. Ocampo

Luis Moreno Ocampo, a leading specialist in international law, former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and lecturer at Harvard and Yale has issued an expert opinion in response to the Nagorno-Karabakh president’s request and concluded that the Azerbaijani blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh in fact constitutes genocide, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 9, 2023 - 13:59

Pro-Azerbaijan trolls have started abusing me for calling for an end to the blockade of the Lachin corridor, Simon Adams

Simon Adams, President and CEO of the Center for Victims of Torture, referred to the Azerbaijani propaganda and its actions against him, 1lurer reports.

August 8, 2023 - 15:14

By using all tools at our disposal we can ensure Artsakh’s safety now and in the future, Adam Schiff

Congressman Adam Schiff referred to the deepening humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh on his Facebook page, 1lurer reports.

August 8, 2023 - 14:30

Explosion rocks Turkish city on Sea of Marmara

An explosion occurred in the silo of the Turkish Grain Board in Derince Port of Kocaeli, Turkish local media reported on Monday afternoon, MNA reports.

August 8, 2023 - 11:21

In joint letter to European Union, CEC and World Council of Churches urge lifting blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and Conference of European Churches (CEC) have sent an open letter to the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, expressing deep concern about the current situation in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), ARMENPRESS reports.

August 7, 2023 - 13:18

Georgian resort town of Shovi no longer exists

The resort town of Shovi in the mountainous region of Racha, where a landslide occurred, no longer exists. According to TASS, the general secretary of the ruling "Georgian Dream - Democratic Georgia" party, the mayor of Tbilisi, Kakha Kaladze, announced this.

August 7, 2023 - 13:09

Zuckerberg vs. Musk to fight in a live broadcast on X

X (formerly Twitter) will broadcast the fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg live, and the proceeds from the broadcast will go to charity. Elon Musk announced this on his social network, IP reports.

August 7, 2023 - 11:50

Foreign ministers of Turkey and Ukraine discussed steps to restore grain deal

Turkish and Ukrainian Foreign Ministers Hakan Fidan and Dmytro Kuleba had a telephone conversation, 1lurer reports.

August 6, 2023 - 14:41

Azerbaijani state TV broadcasted 35-minute “film” presenting whole sovereign territory of Armenia as Azerbaijani territory: Ani Badalyan

Azerbaijani state TV just broadcasted 35-minute “film” which, in short, presents whole sovereign territory of Republic of Armenia as Azerbaijani territory, Armenia’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ani Badalyan stated in Twitter, 1lurer reports.

August 6, 2023 - 14:36

France demands restoration of free movement along Lachin Corridor

France demands the restoration of the free movement of persons and goods along Lachin Corridor, the French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 6, 2023 - 10:52

Thousands continue anti-Netanyahu rallies for 31st week

Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied for the 31st straight week against the policies of the Israeli regime's hard-right cabinet, including the highly controversial judicial overhaul bill., MNA reports.

August 6, 2023 - 10:49

Russian ship hit in Novorossiysk, Black Sea drone attack

MNA - Ukrainian sea drones attacked a major naval base in Russia on Friday, leaving a damaged Russian warship listing in the Black Sea.

August 5, 2023 - 10:34

Putin signs law to limit 'unfriendly' investments in Russia

The Russian government has planned to stop "unfriendly" countries from investing in its major firms as it broadens its anti-West retaliatory measures, MNA reports.

August 5, 2023 - 10:30

Canada calls on Azerbaijan to reopen Lachin corridor

Canada is concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Foreign Ministry said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

August 4, 2023 - 17:24

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 2020 election charges

Former US president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to four felony charges related to his contesting the 2020 election results on Thursday, MNA reports.

August 4, 2023 - 17:06

Global Centre for Responsibility to Protect issues Atrocity Alert for Nagorno- Karabakh,calls on Baku to end blockade

The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect has issued an atrocity alert for Nagorno-Karabakh amid the ongoing blockade by Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 3, 2023 - 13:58

Putin to visit Turkey: Ankara

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Turkey, the office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, without naming the specific date, MNA reports.

August 3, 2023 - 10:36

Trump faces four charges for efforts to overturn 2020 election

Federal prosecutors have charged US former President Donald Trump over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, IP reports.

August 2, 2023 - 10:40

Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine would be attack on NATO

An American Republican claimed Monday that a Russian nuclear attack against Ukraine would be viewed as an attack on NATO, even though Ukraine is not a member of the alliance, MNA reports.

August 2, 2023 - 10:32

Pope Francis strongly condemns sacrilege of Quran

Pope Francis has reportedly condemned recent desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark, IRNA reports.

August 2, 2023 - 10:28

ECHR gives Azerbaijan deadline August 8 to provide information on kidnapped Nagorno- Karabakh citizen

The ECHR has given Azerbaijan by August 8 to provide information about Vagif Khachatryan, the resident of Nagorno-Karabakh who was kidnapped by Azerbaijani border guards while being evacuated by the Red Cross to Armenia for treatment, the Office of the Representative of Armenia for International Legal Matters said in a statement, 1lurer reports.

August 1, 2023 - 18:13

EP members reiterate their call to impose targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani government officials

Chair of the Delegation for relations with the South Caucasus, MEP Marina KALJURAND, the European Parliament's Standing Rapporteur on Armenia, MEP Andrey KOVATCHEV, and the European Parliament's Standing Rapporteur on Azerbaijan, MEP Željana ZOVKO, on the serious humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh issued a joint statement on continuing full blockade of Lachin Corridor and Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

August 1, 2023 - 18:12

WCC calls on Azerbaijan for immediate lifting of blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is calling on Azerbaijan for the immediate lifting of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, as more than 120,000 people—including 30,000 children—are suffering under an increasingly dire humanitarian crisis, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 1, 2023 - 14:55

British Members of Parliament urge James Cleverly to condemn Azeri atrocities against people of Nagorno-Karabakh

British Members of Parliament from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Armenia have written to Foreign Secretary James Cleverly urging him to break the British Government’s silence on the continuing atrocities being carried out by the Azeri Government against the Armenian people of Nagorno-Karabakh in the South Caucasus ARMENPRESS reports.

August 1, 2023 - 14:53

Germany supports World Court ruling ordering Azerbaijan to open Lachin Corridor

The German government supports the EU’s efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the German foreign ministry told the Germany-based Haypress media outlet, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 1, 2023 - 10:46

USAID Administrator Samantha Power calls for free transit through Lachin Corridor

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power has expressed concern about food insecurity and shortages of medical supplies in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 1, 2023 - 10:43

Over 60 French legislators call on Macron to sanction Aliyev

Over 60 French senators and deputies have called on President Emmanuel Macron to impose sanctions against Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his regime for attempted ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 31, 2023 - 18:19

Bundestag Chair of Foreign Affairs Committee accuses Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Chair of the German Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee Michael Roth has accused Azerbaijan of committing ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 31, 2023 - 18:16

Argentinian lawyer expressed willingness to help Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh

Argentine lawyer, First Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (2003-2012) Luis Moreno Ocampo published several tweets announcing his willingness to help Artsakh, Armradio reports.

July 31, 2023 - 15:23

UK training elite Ukrainian force to seize part of Russia

British instructors are training an elite Ukrainian unit that is supposed to help Kyiv retake Crimea, local media have claimed, MNA reports.

July 31, 2023 - 10:45

Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks - Top official

MNA - Saudi Arabia is preparing to host a summit to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plan for peace in his country amid the ongoing war, according to a senior official in Kyiv .

July 31, 2023 - 10:41

Europeans for Artsakh: Silent protest held outside European Council seat in Brussels

A silent protest was held today in the heart of Brussels, in front of the European Council building, where demonstrators urged President of the European Council Charles Michel and the international community to pressure Azerbaijan to end the illegal blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) which has resulted in a humanitarian disaster, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 29, 2023 - 15:11

Cyprus condemns blockade of Lachin Corridor

Cyprus has condemned the ongoing blockade of the Lachin Corridor and expressed deep concern about the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 29, 2023 - 11:58

German lawmakers condemn Azerbaijani blockade of Lachin Corridor

German lawmakers have called for an immediate reopening of the Lachin Corridor, which has been blocked by Azerbaijan for nearly 8 months, resulting in a humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 29, 2023 - 11:56

US announces $345 million military assistance for Taiwan

The United States has announced a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan, despite Beijing's strong disproval of Washington's relationship with the island, MNA reports.

July 29, 2023 - 10:22

Russia to waive visa rules for Iranian group tourists on Aug 1

Russia is to start allowing groups of Iranian tourists to visit the country without visas within the next few days, IRNA reports.

July 29, 2023 - 10:18

Netherlands expresses ‘serious concern’ over humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

The Netherlands has expressed ‘serious concern’ on the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 28, 2023 - 17:47

Azerbaijan falsely accuses Nagorno-Karabakh of jamming airline GPS

The Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) authorities have denied accusations by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense claiming that they jammed the GPS systems of civilian aircraft flying in Nagorno-Karabakh airspace from 24 to 27 July and caused serious threats to the safety of the flights, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 28, 2023 - 17:41

It is incumbent on Azerbaijani authorities to guarantee safety, freedom of movement along Lachin corridor - EU's Borrell

The European Union has called on the Azerbaijani authorities to reopen the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 27, 2023 - 12:07

Blockade of NK persuades goal of forcibly subjugating people, Sweden’s Parliamentary Group

Sweden-Armenia Friendship Group of the Swedish Riksdag issued a statement regarding the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, on 25th of July, 2023, Armenian Embassy in Sweden reports.

July 26, 2023 - 15:13

UN chief urges Russia to return to Black Sea deal: report

(MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Russia to return to a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain in line with a proposal he made to President Vladimir Putin, media outlets reported.

July 25, 2023 - 10:34

Moscow was attacked at night by drones

Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind a drone attack that damaged at least two buildings in the capital Moscow early on Monday morning, BBC reports.

July 24, 2023 - 11:36

Armed attack reported in Turkey's Adana city

Media sources reported that two individuals were killed and injured in an armed attack against the office of Free Cause Party in Adana City MNA reports.

July 24, 2023 - 10:10

Netanyahu in hospital as Israeli judicial crisis flares

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in hospital after being fitted with a pacemaker on Sunday, as tens of thousands of people converged on Jerusalem to protest a planned overhaul of the Supreme Court being debated in parliament, Reuters reports.

July 23, 2023 - 14:56

Turkish army officer killed in northern Iraq: MoD

Turkish defense ministry on Sunday reported that one of the country's army officers was killed in northern Iraq, MNA reports.

July 23, 2023 - 10:03

German FM says Turkey unlikely to join EU soon

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock recently commented that Turkey's path to joining the European Union is unlikely to happen any time soon, as the country is being held at arm’s length due to its “human rights issues.", MNA reports.

July 23, 2023 - 10:01

Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Tony Bennett, the legendary New York pop and jazz singer, has died aged 96, the BBC reports.

July 22, 2023 - 12:09

Azerbaijan’s actions cannot be tolerated, Massachusetts Governor tells Biden

In a letter to President Joe Biden Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has made it clear that Azerbaijan’s actions with respect to the ongoing blockade of Artsakh “cannot be tolerated,” the Armenian Assembly of America reports.

July 20, 2023 - 13:50

Meta executive Nick Clegg says AI ‘quite stupid’

Current Artificial Intelligence (AI) models are “quite stupid”, Facebook-owner Meta’s president of global affairs Nick Clegg said as he played down the risks of the technology, the BBC reports.

July 19, 2023 - 15:20

Nearly all major Italian cities on red heat alert

Red alerts for extreme heat are in place in most of Italy’s main cities as a heatwave intensifies in Europe, the BBC reports.

July 19, 2023 - 15:17

Trump to get 'indicted,' bracing for coup charges

Former US President Donald Trump has become a target of special counsel’s criminal probe into the 2020 election aftermath, IP reports.

July 19, 2023 - 15:14

Russia officially pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

Russia has notified the UN, Turkey and Ukraine that it will not renew a crucial grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea, Armradio reports.

July 17, 2023 - 18:28

South Korea to increase military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said that the Republic of Korea will increase the amount of military and humanitarian aid provided to Ukraine in 2023, 1lurer reports.

July 16, 2023 - 14:39

Putin discussed grain deal, African peace plan with S. Africa's Ramaphosa

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa discussed during their phone talk on Saturday the African peace initiative on Ukraine, the Kremlin press office reported.

July 16, 2023 - 14:35

France demands that no violence be used against NK population, whose aspiration is living peacefully. Ambassador

France demands that no violence be used against the peaceful population of Nagorno-Karabakh, which is facing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the Azerbaijani blockade and is currently holding a rally in Stepanakert, whose only desire is to live in peace, ARMENPRESS reports at the event organized at the French Embassy in Armenia on the occasion of the French National Day, French Ambassador to Armenia Anne Louyot, who is finishing her diplomatic mission in Armenia in the coming days, said.

July 15, 2023 - 18:34

Hundreds of European NGOs demand their leaders to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan

More than 470 European NGOs and associations have sent a letter to the leaders of the European Union, urging them to take immediate and effective steps to end the ongoing illegal blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 15, 2023 - 18:32

Russia strongly urges Azerbaijan to unblock Lachin Corridor

Russia strongly calls on the leadership of Azerbaijan to take urgent measures to immediately unblock the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation said in a message.

July 15, 2023 - 18:28

Ukraine received US cluster munitions: Pentagon

The armed forces of Ukraine have received cluster munitions from the United States, a high-ranking Pentagon official was quoted as saying on Thursday, MNA reports.

July 15, 2023 - 10:35

G7 to announce long-term Ukraine security package at Nato summit

G7 members are expected to ratify a wide-ranging security pact with Ukraine at the Nato summit on Wednesday, the BBC reports.

July 12, 2023 - 16:21

California Senate adopts resolution condemning ongoing blockade of Artsakh

The California State Senate voted 39-0 on Monday to adopt AJR-1 (introduced by Asm. Chris Holden), reports the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA-WR), condemning Azerbaijan’s ongoing blockade of Artsakh and calling upon the United States Federal Government to use any and all tools to compel Azerbaijan to end the blockade, Armradio reports.

July 12, 2023 - 16:16

US to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey

Washington will move ahead with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday, a day after Ankara gave the green light for Sweden to join NATO, Reuters reports.

July 11, 2023 - 19:34

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to EU receives warning for threats against MEPs who visited Armenia

The offices of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, condemned and described as unacceptable the behavior of the Ambassador of Azerbaijan to the EU, Vagif Sadikov, who threatened the members of the European Parliament, who had visited Armenia to familiarize with the situation on the border with Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 11, 2023 - 19:19

Erdogan gives green light to Sweden's NATO accession bid

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has given the green light to Sweden's bid to become a member of the NATO military alliance, ending months of tug-of-war over the issue, MNA reports.

July 11, 2023 - 10:36

We urge you not to link Turkey's EU membership with Sweden's NATO membership: European Commission

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected the proposal, saying Turkey’s EU candidacy had nothing to do with Sweden’s NATO bid. The European Commission was quick to point out that the processes of joining the two blocs are entirely separate, Financial Post reports.

July 10, 2023 - 18:51

Bayramov on recent calls of Maria Zakharova to reopen Lachin corridor

In recent months, intensive work has been done to normalize relations with Armenia, the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan announced. Jeyhun Bayramov reminded that there were regular contacts at the level of leaders and foreign ministers of the two countries. He added that the parties are conducting negotiations to open communications, 1lurer reports.

July 10, 2023 - 18:42

Putin met Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin after mutiny, Kremlin confirms

Russian President Vladimir Putin met mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin after the Wagner group mutiny last month, the Kremlin says, Armradio reports.

July 10, 2023 - 16:04

Ukraine deserves NATO membership. Erdogan

Ukraine deserves to have NATO membership, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Russia said it was closely watching, CNN reports.

July 9, 2023 - 14:34

Turkey Returns Prisoners to Ukraine

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that a number of military personnel, who were released last year and were in Turkey, have returned to the country, including former commanders of the "Azov" regiment, 1lurer reports.

July 9, 2023 - 14:30

Ukraine and Turkey to cooperate in production of UAVs

Ukraine has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Turkey on the development of facilities and capabilities for the production of various types of drones, 1lurer reports.

July 9, 2023 - 14:26

Germany set against Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership

Germany plans to insist during the upcoming NATO summit in Lithuania that Ukraine should not be granted NATO membership, UK media reported on Saturday, citing an alliance source, MNA reports.

July 9, 2023 - 10:24

Biden confirms sending cluster munitions to Ukraine

US President Joe Biden has said that sending cluster munitions to Ukraine for the first time was a “difficult decision”, MNA reports.

July 8, 2023 - 10:40

Greta Thunberg charged for blockading oil port

Climate activist Greta Thunberg will appear in court in July charged with “disobeying the police” during a protest, Swedish prosecutors have said, the BBC reports.

July 6, 2023 - 19:34

Wagner boss Prigozhin in Russia according to Belarus President Lukashenko

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin – who led a short-lived rebellion in Russia last month – is in Russia and not Belarus, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko told reporters today, Armradio reports.

July 6, 2023 - 19:31

Over 100 injured, 18 killed in US during Independence Day

(MNA) – Eighteen people have been killed and more than 100 injured in mass shootings in the United States during the Independence Day extended weekend.

July 6, 2023 - 10:28

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Caspian Sea off Azerbaijani coast

On July 4, an earthquake with a 5.7 magnitude struck off the shores of the Caspian Sea in Azerbaijan, APA reported citing the Azerbaijani Republican Seismological Service Center, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 4, 2023 - 13:52

Four killed, two injured in Philadelphia shooting

(MNA) – Four people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting on Monday night in Philadelphia, and a suspect was taken into custody, local news media outlets reported, citing police.

July 4, 2023 - 10:19

Damage from French protests estimated at over $1b

President of the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF) Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux has said that preliminary estimates show the ongoing protests in the country have caused over one billion euros ($1.09 billion) in damage to different sectors, excluding tourism, IRNA reports.

July 4, 2023 - 10:13

Pope Francis ‘angry and disgusted’ over burning of Qur’an - newspaper

Pope Francis said he rejected the authorization of the burning of the Qur’an in an interview with UAE's newspaper al-Ittihad on Monday, adding that such acts made him angry ARMENPRESS reports.

July 3, 2023 - 15:32

5 Egyptian-Armenian mountaineers reach summit of Mount Ararat

Five Egyptian-Armenian mountaineers have climbed Mount Ararat and raised the flags of Armenia and Egypt on the summit, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 3, 2023 - 15:29

Macron to meet 220 mayors after sixth night of riots

French President Emmanuel Macron is to meet on Tuesday with some 220 mayors of towns that have witnessed riots that broke out since the death of the 17-year-old Nahel M. at the hands of a police officer, France 24 reports.

July 3, 2023 - 11:10

Macron cancels trip over French riots as family buries teenager

More than 1,300 people were arrested in France during a fourth night of rioting and President Emmanuel Macron cancelled a trip to Germany on Saturday as the funeral took place of teenager Nahel M, whose shooting by police sparked nationwide unrest, Reuters reports.

July 2, 2023 - 13:32

Zelensky imposes fresh sanctions on Russia

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky signed a decree on Saturday imposing sanctions for 10 years on 192 individuals, mostly Russian nationals, MNA reports.

July 2, 2023 - 10:47

Canadian MPs calls to end 200-day Artsakh siege

Member of Canadian Parliament Rachael Thomas and Senator Leo Housakos, co-chairs of the Canada-Artsakh Parliamentary Friendship Group, released the following statement on the 200th day of Azerbaijan blocking the Lachin Corridor, Armradio reports.

July 1, 2023 - 11:40

French gov't cancels major events amid escalating unrest

The French government has ordered the cancellation of all major events in the country amid escalating unrest that has spread throughout this country after the fatal police shooting of a teenager of North African descent, IP reports.

July 1, 2023 - 11:35

Arménie, la route de la vie: French artists,scholars express solidarity to Armenia,Artsakh at star-studded Salle Gaveau

Renowned French artists raised their voice in support of Armenia and Artsakh at a special evening organized on June 28 at Salle Gaveau in Paris, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 30, 2023 - 18:06

Australian Liberal and Greens Foreign Affairs Spokespersons call for an end to Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh

Liberal Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham and Australian Greens Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, Senator Jordon Steele-John joined the Armenian-Australian community in calling for an end to Azerbaijan’s illegal blockade of Artsakh and urged the petro-dictatorship to heed the calls of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia, Armradio reports.

June 30, 2023 - 11:42

International community cannot idly stand by - Rep. Schiff

The international community cannot idly stand by as innocent civilians are driven to the brink of starvation and despair, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) said in a statement to mark the 200-day blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan’s forces, Armradio reports.

June 30, 2023 - 11:39

Over 667 people arrested as protests sweep France for third night

Some 667 people have been arrested as clashes between police and protesters in France continue for a third night, Armradio reports.

June 30, 2023 - 11:24

Over 120 mln Americans under air quality alerts due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Over 120 million people across more than a dozen U.S. states from the Midwest to the East Coast are under air quality alerts as of Thursday, as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to sweep across the country, IP reports.

June 30, 2023 - 11:16

EU condemns Azerbaijani ambassador’s ‘totally unacceptable’ threat regarding Armenia trip - OC Media

The EU has condemned an apparent threat to members of the European parliament by Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the EU, Vagif Sadigov, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 29, 2023 - 11:13

Aliyev continues to demonstrate his plans for ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. French MP

Member of the French National Assembly, head of the France-Armenia friendship group Anne-Laurence Petel condemned the Azerbaijani attack in Nagorno-Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 28, 2023 - 19:09

Exhibition dedicated to 105th anniversary of first Republic of Armenia inaugurated at UN Office in Geneva

On June 26, the Permanent Mission of Armenia inaugurated an exhibition dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the first Republic of Armenia. The exhibition was organized in the United Nations Office in Geneva within the framework of the session of the Human Rights Council. The exhibition was entitled “Women in State Building”, Armradio reports.

June 27, 2023 - 14:51

Turkish fighter jets conduct airstrikes in Erbil province

Local Iraqi media reported on Sunday that Turkish fighter jets conducted new airstrikes in an area in Erbil province in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, MNA reports.

June 26, 2023 - 10:38

Russia drops criminal case against Wagner chief

Russia says a criminal case previously filed against the head of the Wagner paramilitary group has been dropped, after Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his forces to stop fighting and retreat to their bases, MNA reports.

June 25, 2023 - 11:40

Russia's Wagner group agrees to withdraw forces amid mutiny

Mutinous Russian mercenary fighters who surged most of the way to Moscow have agreed to turn back to avoid bloodshed, their leader has said, in a de-escalation of what had become a major challenge for Russian government amid its military conflict in Ukraine, IRNA reports.

June 25, 2023 - 11:17

Blinken calls G7 allies about Russia situation

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the “ongoing situation in Russia” on a call with his G7 and European Union counterparts, according to a brief statement released Saturday, Armradio reports.

June 24, 2023 - 18:54

Erdogan voices full support for Putin’s actions

Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced full support for Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call to discuss the Wagner mercenary group’s actions, which Russia says is a “coup attempt.”, Armradio reports.

June 24, 2023 - 18:51

Governor of Voronezh confirms fire breaking out at oil depot as result of helicopter strike

The Governor of Voronezh, Alexander Gusev, confirmed that a fire broke out in the oil depot as a result of the helicopter strike, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 24, 2023 - 15:31

Anti-terrorism operation regime established in Voronezh Oblast

An anti-terrorism operation regime has been established in the Voronezh Oblast of the Russian Federation, ARMENPRESS informs, citing TASS, this was announced by the Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee.

June 24, 2023 - 15:28

Yevgeny Prigozhin refuses to surrender and lay down his arms

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner private military organization, refused to surrender and lay down his arms, ARMENPRESS reports, his voice message was distributed by Prigogine's news service, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 24, 2023 - 15:26

Russia calls on Azerbaijan to fully unblock Lachin corridor

The blocking of the entrance to the Lachin corridor by the Azerbaijani side is a violation of the provisions of the Statement of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia dated November 9, 2020, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said in a statement, Armradio reports.

June 24, 2023 - 12:15

Putin vows to punish ‘armed uprising’ by Wagner group

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to punish teh Wagner group for “betrayal” and “treason.”, Armradio reports.

June 24, 2023 - 12:13

Republicans punish Adam Schiff over Russia investigations

The US House of Representatives has voted to punish Democrat Adam Schiff for accusing Donald Trump of colluding with Russia to win the 2016 election, the BBC reports.

June 23, 2023 - 12:37

PACE calls on Azerbaijan to ensure free and safe movement along Lachin corridor

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) voted 48 to 16 with one abstention to adopt a resolution on Ensuring free and safe access through the Lachin Corridor, Armradio reports.

June 23, 2023 - 12:35

Titanic sub destroyed in 'catastrophic implosion,' all five aboard dead

A deep-sea submersible carrying five people on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic was found in pieces from a "catastrophic implosion" that killed everyone aboard, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday, ending a multinational five-day search for the vessel, Reuters reports.

June 23, 2023 - 12:27

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has died aged 86, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 12, 2023 - 16:11

Bomb explosion kills 2 Turkish forces in N Iraq

Turkish Defense Ministry said Sunday night that a bomb blast in northern Iraq has killed two soldiers, MNA reports.

June 12, 2023 - 10:27

Trump charged under Espionage Act in secret files case

Federal prosecutors have unsealed a 38-count indictment against former President Donald Trump accusing him of mishandling classified documents, the BBC reports.

June 10, 2023 - 20:56

5 killed in explosion at rocket and explosives factory in Turkey

An explosion at a rocket and explosives plant in Turkey caused a building to collapse on Saturday, killing all five workers inside, the Associated Press reports.

June 10, 2023 - 15:27

Council of Paris unanimously adopts a resolution to provide urgent aid to the people of Artsakh

The Council of Paris recently unanimously adopted a resolution on "the provision of urgent aid to the population of Artsakh and the people of Artsakh who have taken refuge in the Republic of Armenia", ARMENPRESS reports, the Armenian Embassy in France informed, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 10, 2023 - 15:22

Video - India train crash: At least 290 dead after Odisha accident

At least 290 people have been killed and 900 are injured in a crash involving three trains in India's eastern Odisha state, the Hindustan Times reported citing local officials.

June 3, 2023 - 15:09

Turkish election: Erdogan tested in runoff

Turks are voting in a momentous presidential run-off to decide whether or not Recep Tayyip Erdogan should remain in power after 20 years, the BBC reports.

May 28, 2023 - 13:49

Türkiye runoff election 2023 kicks off

Polls opened at 8 am local time (05:00 GMT) on Sunday in Türkiye's runoff election in which Turks will be electing either Erdogan or Kilicdaroglu as president for a five-year term, IP reports.

May 28, 2023 - 10:53

Vučić orders Serbian Armed Forces to full combat readiness

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić ordered the Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) to full combat readiness on Friday, 1lurer reports.

May 27, 2023 - 10:20

US to announce another package of military aid to Ukraine

The US administration is set to announce another package of military aid to Ukraine, worth $300 million, on Friday, news agencies said citing anonymous sources, IP reports.

May 26, 2023 - 11:14

Japan to provide 100 military vehicles to Ukraine

Japan held a ceremony on Wednesday marking its planned donation of about 100 military vehicles to Ukraine, MNA reports.

May 26, 2023 - 11:09

Arizona Legislature affirms Artsakh right to self-determination

The State Legislature of the U.S. state of Arizona has affirmed the Republic of Artsakh’s (Nagorno Karabakh) right to self-determination in a proclamation issued by Arizona State House Speaker Ben Toma, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)

May 25, 2023 - 14:23

Florida governor announces running for 2024 presidential election

The governor of Florida has officially declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president, rolling out the news with a campaign video, IP reports.

May 25, 2023 - 11:20

Turkish opposition calls Erdogan a 'fabricator' over doctored video

The man challenging President Tayyip Erdogan for the Turkish presidency has accused him of being a "fabricator" after he cited a doctored video to allege opposition links to an outlawed militant Kurdish group ahead of a runoff election on Sunday (May 28), Reuters reports.

May 24, 2023 - 14:25

Ray Stevenson: Thor and Star Wars actor dies aged 58

British actor Ray Stevenson, who appeared in major TV shows such as Rome, Vikings and Dexter, has died aged 58, the BBC reported citing his publicist firm.

May 23, 2023 - 14:47

U.S. Embassy visa fee increases effective May 30

The U.S. Department of State has increased certain nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees globally, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 22, 2023 - 19:01

Greece recovers hundreds of stolen artefacts

Greece says it has recovered hundreds of looted artefacts, including a 2nd-Century bronze statue of Alexander the Great, the BBC reports.

May 21, 2023 - 20:53

Zurabishvili announced boycott of Georgian Airways for resuming flights to Russia

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili announced a boycott of Georgian Airways for resuming flights to Russia, 1lurer reports.

May 21, 2023 - 14:18

Ukraine's Zelenskiy lands in Hiroshima to meet G7 leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Saturday (May 20) to attend the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit in the city, to drum up support for his country's efforts to counter the military operation by Russia, Reuters reports.

May 20, 2023 - 14:59

Britain announces new sanctions on Russia, incl. diamond ban

The UK has announced a series of fresh sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s mineral sector, MNA reports.

May 19, 2023 - 13:51

Los Angeles names intersection near Azeri consulate 'Republic of Artsakh Square'

On Tuesday the Los Angeles City Council voted to name the West L.A. intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Granville Avenue "Republic of Artsakh Square," LAist reported.

May 17, 2023 - 18:34

Nicolas Sarkozy loses appeal against prison sentence

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has lost his appeal against a prison sentence for corruption, the BBC reports.

May 17, 2023 - 14:06

Video - Turkish-Armenians to become more ‘voiceless’. MP Paylan

The Armenian community of Turkey is disappointed with the results of the May 14 elections, according to outgoing Member of Parliament of Turkey Garo Paylan, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 16, 2023 - 19:45

Italy seizes cocaine worth € 800 million reportedly intended to be smuggled into Armenia

Italian law enforcement agencies in the western town of Gioia Tauro in the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria have seized a record 2,7 tons of cocaine that was reportedly intended to be smuggled into Armenia, according to the Italian ANSA news agency.

May 16, 2023 - 19:40

The USA accused Azerbaijan of destroying the Armenian spiritual heritage in Nagorno Karabakh

The US State Department has released the International Religious Freedom Report 2022 of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. Azerbaijan was included in the list of countries under special control, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 16, 2023 - 19:31

Azerbaijan arrests two people, accuses for spying for Armenia

State Security Service of Azerbaijan reported about the detention of two people. Ahmedov Rashad Ahmed oglu and Rovshan Amirov were detained on suspicion of “state treason and planning to commit terrorist and subversive acts against Azerbaijan”, 1lurer reports.

May 16, 2023 - 19:28

Voting underway across Turkey

Polls open in Turkey’s elections that could extend or end Erdogan’s term, MNA reports.

May 14, 2023 - 10:41

Turkish presidential candidate withdraws from Turkey presidential race in potential boost for Erdogan rival

Turkish presidential candidate Muharrem Ince has pulled out of the race, in a potential boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, ahead of Sunday’s vote, MNA reports.

May 13, 2023 - 08:05

Happy International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on 12 May to thank nurses for their continued dedication to patients and the profession, IP reports.

May 12, 2023 - 11:06

Ukraine army claims it defeated Russian units in Bakhmut

A Ukrainian military unit said, on Wednesday, that it had defeated a Russian armored brigade from the front area near Bakhmut, media reported on Thursday, MNA reports.

May 11, 2023 - 10:33

Russia ends visa regime for Georgia, restores direct flights

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed decrees abolishing visas for Georgian nationals and lifting a 2019 ban on direct flights to the country, Armradio reports.

May 10, 2023 - 17:37

Zelensky announced that new agreements are reached regarding military supplies

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that during his last trip to Europe, new agreements on military supply were reached with Western countries, 1lurer reports.

May 7, 2023 - 16:38

Car of Turkish embassy shot down in capital of Sudan

The car of Turkish Ambassador to Sudan Ismail Çobanoğlu has been fired on in Khartoum, 1lurer reports.

May 7, 2023 - 16:35

'Abolish the Monarchy' - Republican protesters march through London streets

Anti-monarchist protesters marched through the streets of London on Saturday (May 6) as the coronation of King Charles got underway, Reuters reports.

May 7, 2023 - 16:23

Armenian President attends coronation of King Charles III

President Vahagn Khachaturyan participated in the coronation ceremony of King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Armradio reports.

May 7, 2023 - 16:19

King Charles III coronated in Westminster Abbey

In a ceremony of pageantry, quirks and ancient tradition, King Charles III, Britain’s 62nd monarch, was on Saturday officially crowned head of state of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth realms, Armradio reports.

May 6, 2023 - 19:57

Armenian President to attend King Charles III’s coronation

President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan is visiting the United Kingdom to attend the coronation of King Charles III, ARMENPRESS reports.

May 6, 2023 - 14:20

Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a “global health emergency․”, Armradio reports.

May 5, 2023 - 21:10

Armenian President delivers lecture at Cambridge University

At the invitation of the British side, the President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan is paying a working visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to participate in the coronation ceremony of Charles the Third, Armradio reports.

May 5, 2023 - 11:43

Ukraine says it has nothing to do with Kremlin drone attack

A senior Ukrainian presidential official said on Wednesday that Kyiv had nothing to do with any drone attack on the Kremlin, and that such actions achieved nothing for Kyiv on the battlefield and would only provoke Russia to take more radical action, Reuters reports.

May 3, 2023 - 19:22

Russia says Ukraine tried to kill Putin with night-time drone attack on Kremlin

Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of attacking the Kremlin with drones overnight in a failed attempt to kill President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reports.

May 3, 2023 - 19:20

Turkey has shut its airspace to Armenian flights in response to monument in Yerevan – Cavusoglu

Turkey has closed its airspace to Armenian flights heading to a third destination in response to the unveiling of a monument in Yerevan last week, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.

May 3, 2023 - 15:11

Ukraine confirms obtaining American-made F-16 fighters soon

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed his conviction that "sooner or later, Western allies will decide to supply Ukraine with American-made F-16 fighters, as was the case previously with all other weapons.", MNA reports.

May 3, 2023 - 10:31

Turkish mass arrests target Kurdish areas ahead of election

Turkish police have detained at least 126 people suspected of links to a banned Kurdish militant group, ahead of an election that could bring down President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the BBC reports.

May 1, 2023 - 15:12

Suspected Islamic State chief Qurayshi killed in Syria, Turkey says

Turkish forces have killed the suspected leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced, Armradio reports.

May 1, 2023 - 11:01

Turkey unexpectedly closes its airspace for the Armenian airline

The aviation authorities of Turkey, without prior notification, canceled the permission previously granted to the Flyone Armenia airline to operate flights to Europe through the Turkish airspace, Aram Ananyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Flyone Armenia airline, told ARMENPRESS.

April 30, 2023 - 14:39

The US should recognize Artsakh’s independence – Adam Schiff

The US should recognize Artsakh’s independence, Member of the House of Representives Adam Schiff siad in a facebook post, Armradio reports.

April 29, 2023 - 14:49

Video - Sen. Menendez grills USAID’s Samantha Power on aid to Artsakh

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez demanded answers from USAID Administrator Samantha Power regarding US aid to Artsakh, Armradio reports.

April 29, 2023 - 14:47

Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chairman following row over Boris Johnson loan

BBC chairman Richard Sharp resigned after a report he breached the government’s code for public appointments when applying for the role of BBC chairman in November 2020, Armradio reports.

April 29, 2023 - 10:57

Erdoğan and opposition candidate Kilicdaroglu will hold rallies in Istanbul at the same time

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his main opponent in the May 14 elections, the united opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, will hold a rally in Istanbul a week before the elections, on the same day and at the same time, ARMENPRESS reports, Turkish Haberler.com informs.

April 29, 2023 - 10:14

Nasdaq spotlights the Armenian tech company Krisp in New York Times Square

Nasdaq American stock exchange presented the Armenian Krisp tech company in New York Times Square, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Hakob Arsahakyan informs, Armradio reports

April 28, 2023 - 14:40

California State Legislature stands in solidarity with Artsakh, calls for accountability for the Armenian Genocide

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region and several local chapters, including representatives from Pasadena, San Francisco, and Sacramento, attended the California State Assembly and State Senate sessions commemorating the 108th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2023, Armradio reports.

April 28, 2023 - 11:32

Football great Pelé enters dictionary as synonym for ‘unique’

Pelé, the nickname of the late football legend, has officially become synonymous with “exceptional, incomparable, unique,” the BBC reports.

April 27, 2023 - 16:49

Pope Francis gives women historic right to vote at meeting

The Pope will for the first time allow women to vote at an influential global meeting of bishops in October – a move that has been welcomed as a historic first, the BBC reports.

April 27, 2023 - 11:23

Turkey’s Erdogan cancels election rallies for health reasons

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan canceled his scheduled campaign rallies on Wednesday and Thursday for health reasons, weeks before May 14 presidential and parliamentary elections, Reuters reports.

April 27, 2023 - 11:19

PACE renews call to open the Lachin corridor

The co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for the monitoring of Azerbaijan, Ian Liddell-Granger (United Kingdom, EC/DA) and Lise Christoffersen (Norway, SOC), and the co-rapporteurs for the monitoring of Armenia, Kimmo Kiljunen (Finland, SOC) and Boriana Åberg (Sweden, EPP/CD), have made the following statement, Armradio reports.

April 27, 2023 - 11:17

French Senator calls for support to Armenia over Azeri violation of international law in Lachin Corridor

French Senator Pierre Ouzoulias has said that the Azerbaijani checkpoint in the Lachin Corridor is a violation of international law, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 26, 2023 - 18:36

Azeri checkpoint in Lachin Corridor is violation of ceasefire agreement. German lawmaker

German lawmaker, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Bundestag (the German parliament) Michael Roth has said that Azerbaijan has violated the 9 November 2020 trilateral statement by installing a checkpoint on Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 26, 2023 - 18:34

Swedish lawmakers call for free movement of persons, goods along Lachin Corridor

A group of Members of the Swedish parliament, the Riksdag, have issued a joint statement calling for the restoration of free and unimpeded movement of persons and goods along the Lachin Corridor, stressing that the installation of a checkpoint by Azerbaijan is a violation of the 9 November 2020 trilateral statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 26, 2023 - 18:32

MEPs condemn blatant disrespect by Azerbaijan of its international obligations regarding the Lachin Corridor

Members of European Parliament Marina Kaljurand, Andrey Kovatchev and Željana Zovko has expressed strong concern related to the installation by Azerbaijan of a checkpoint on the Lachin Corridor on 23 April 2023, Armradio reports.

April 26, 2023 - 14:41

Establishment of a checkpoint on the Lachin corridor undermines efforts to establish confidence in peace process: US State Department

The US Department of State is deeply concerned about the establishment of an Azerbaijani checkpoint on the Lachin corridor. Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, stated this during Tuesday’s State Department briefing, 1lurer reports.

April 26, 2023 - 14:24

MEP condemns the actions of Azerbaijan on the eve of the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Member of the European Parliament, head of the delegation on relations with the South Caucasus, Marina Kaljurand, paid her respects to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide, while condemning Azerbaijan's installation of a checkpoint in the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports, Marina Kaljurand said in a Twitter post.

April 25, 2023 - 15:20

Armenian Genocide Education Act introduced in the House of Representatives

Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and David Valadao (R-CA), re-introduced the Armenian Genocide Education Act today – a bipartisan measure, backed by the ANCA, which would allocate $10 million over 5 years to help educate American students about Ottoman Turkey’s 1915-1923 Genocide of Armenians, Greeks, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Syriac, Arameans, and Maronite Christians

April 25, 2023 - 15:15

PACE Rapporteur seeks access to Lachin corridor to see at first hand the situation on the ground

Paul Gavan (Ireland, UEL), rapporteur on “Addressing the humanitarian consequences of the blockade of the Lachin corridor,” seeks access to the Lachin corridor to see at first hand the situation on the ground, Armradio reports.

April 24, 2023 - 17:45

Turkey unhappy with Biden’s Armenian Genocide remarks

Turkey has slammed US President Joe Biden and some other countries over their remarks on the Armenian Genocide, Armradio reports.

April 24, 2023 - 17:43

France condemns Azerbaijan’s installation of checkpoint in Lachin Corridor

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France has condemned Azerbaijan’s installation of a checkpoint in the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 24, 2023 - 10:26

Video - United States Congressman Adam Schiff to introduce legislation recognizing Artsakh’s independence

United States Congressman Adam Schiff has said that he will introduce legislation recognizing Artsakh’s independence and self-determination and condemning Azerbaijan’s aggression, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 24, 2023 - 10:24

Sowing mischief on northern borders

Leading a large delegation, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen started a tour of Iranian neighbors in the north with great fanfare, Tehran Times reports.

April 21, 2023 - 12:39

NATO allies agree on Ukraine's membership: NATO chief

The Secretary General of NATO said that all NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine will become a member, MNA reports.

April 21, 2023 - 12:34

Congress marks Armenian Genocide by warning of second genocide against Artsakh

Two dozen US Senators and Representatives joined on Capitol Hill ahead of April 24th, the international day of justice for the Armenian Genocide, to warn against Azerbaijan’s ongoing attempts to ethnically cleanse the 120,000 Christian Armenians living in freedom upon their indigenous Artsakh homeland, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

April 20, 2023 - 19:10

US announces new sanctions against Iran

The US Treasury Department sanctioned an individual and 6 entities allegedly linked to Iran on Wednesday, MNA reports.

April 20, 2023 - 10:34

Germany says Patriots delivered to Kyiv

Germany has delivered a Patriot defense system to Ukraine, according to an official German government website, MNA reports.

April 20, 2023 - 10:31

US sets $259 million F-16 equipment sale to Turkey

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration notified Congress on Monday of the planned sale to Turkey of avionics software upgrades for its current fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft, a deal valued at up to $259 million, Reuters reports.

April 18, 2023 - 18:37

More than 180 people killed in Sudan power struggle: UN

The United Nations special representative to Sudan said that more than 180 people have been killed and another 1,800 injured in three days of fighting between warring sides in the country, MNA reports.

April 18, 2023 - 10:41

Video - Armenian church in Khartoum so far undamaged as fighting rages in Sudani

As heavy fighting between the Sudanese army and a powerful rival force for control of the country is raging for already three days, the local Armenian community has warned of the risk of damage posed to the only Armenian church in Khartoum due to the proximity of the hostilities, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 17, 2023 - 18:15

Finland starts fence on Russian border amid migration, security concerns

Finland is building the first stretch of a fence on its border with Russia on Friday, less than two weeks after it joined the NATO military alliance to complete a security U-turn taken in response to the war in Ukraine, Reuters reports.

April 15, 2023 - 14:54

Red Flag Alert for Genocide - Azerbaijan

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention expresses deep concern regarding the state of Azerbaijan’s most recent attack on the Armenian border village of Tegh, 1lurer reports.

April 15, 2023 - 14:51

Minsk Group currently frozen, but could play a role in appropriate circumstances – OSCE CiO

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Foreign Minister of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani said that the OSCE Minsk Group – the only organization with an international mandate for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution, is currently frozen, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 13, 2023 - 16:51

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office discussed Lachin Corridor in Baku

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Foreign Minister of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani said he raised the Lachin Corridor issue during his visit to Azerbaijan on April 12, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 13, 2023 - 16:49

Respect for Armenia’s territorial integrity, withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces essential for preventing future violence – France MFA

France has expressed deep concern over the violence that occurred on April 11 on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, near the settlement of Tegh in Armenian territory, which left 7 dead and several injured on both sides, Armradio reports.

April 13, 2023 - 12:48

Sullivan, bin Salman discuss Iran, Yemen

US National Security Advisor and Saudi Crown Prince spoke by phone Tuesday, and discussed a number of global and regional matters including Iran and Yemen, MNA reports.

April 13, 2023 - 10:59

Anti-Iran sanctions ‘threatening’ Turkiye too: Turkish envoy

The newly-appointed ambassador of Turkiye to Tehran, Professor Hicabi Kirlangiç, has called anti-Iran sanctions unfair, saying that the measures are also “threatening” his country as they prevent higher trade exchanges between the two sides, IRNA reports.

April 13, 2023 - 10:52

President Joe Biden says he plans to run for second term in 2024

US President Joe Biden has dropped yet another hint that he will seek re-election in 2024, the BBC reports.

April 11, 2023 - 10:51

Turkey, Russia, Iran, Syria FMs to meet in Moscow in May

A meeting between the foreign ministers of Turkey, Russia, Iran and Syria is expected to be held in Moscow next month, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said Monday, MNA reports.

April 11, 2023 - 10:30

U.S. Intelligence community confirms Azerbaijan as South Caucasus aggressor

The US intelligence community has definitively identified Azerbaijan as the primary threat to peace in the South Caucasus, in an intelligence report (unclassified version) required by Congress through the legislative leadership of Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and the civic society support of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), Armradio reports.

April 8, 2023 - 17:27

Moscow supports the normalization of relations between Yerevan and Ankara. Lavrov

Moscow supports the normalization of relations between Yerevan and Ankara, ARMENPRESS informs Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov said during a joint press conference with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu.

April 8, 2023 - 14:00

Cyprus Parliament adopts resolution condemning Azerbaijan

The Parliament of Cyprus has unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Azerbaijan and urging the latter to immediately reopen the Lachin corridor, the Armenian National Committee of Cyprus informs, Armradio reports.

April 7, 2023 - 12:59

Russian, Turkish FMs will discuss the resumption of relations between Armenia and Turkey

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov and Turkish FM Mevlut Cavusoglu will discuss the issues of deepening cooperation in Transcaucasia, including the resumption of relations between Armenia and Turkey, the unblocking of transport routes and communication, the post-conflict reconstruction of the region, ARMENPRESS reports.

April 6, 2023 - 17:39

Minister comments on possible opening of Margara checkpoint on Armenia-Turkey border

The Ministry of Justice, in cooperation with other state bodies, is preparing for the opening of the Margara checkpoint on the Armenian-Turkish border when a final decision is made, Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan told reporters after the government sitting, Armradio reports.

April 6, 2023 - 14:17

Nine Armenians on Forbes 2023 Billionaires List

Nine Armenians have made it to the Forbes 2023 World’s Billionaires list. Globally, Forbes has counted 2,640 ten-figure fortunes, down from 2,668 last year, Armradio reports.

April 5, 2023 - 13:25

San Diego proclaims April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The San Diego Armenian Community welcomed a powerful proclamation by San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas and all members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors designating April 24th, 2023, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, reports the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

April 5, 2023 - 10:45

Trump pleads not guilty to 34 counts

Former US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts in a Manhattan court after hearing charges against him, according to a source, the CNN reports.

April 5, 2023 - 10:43

NATO gathers to welcome Finland as 31st member

The Finnish flag is due to be raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels, to mark Russia’s western neighbor becoming the 31st member of the Western alliance, the BBC reports.

April 4, 2023 - 14:30

108th anniversary of Armenian Genocide to be commemorated in Times Square

The 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide taking place in Times Square, New York, on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 1:30 pm, will feature headline speakers David L. Phillips, Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights and founder of the Artsakh Atrocities Project – who will be presented with the Knights and Daughters of Vartan Humanitarian Award – and Robert Avetisyan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh to the U.S., Armradio reports.

April 4, 2023 - 14:26

Trump to face 34 felony charges: Report

Former US President Trump will be placed under arrest on Tuesday and be charged with 34 felony counts, according to media reports.

April 4, 2023 - 11:00

Azerbaijan foreign ministry summons Iranian ambassador

Local media in Azerbaijan said that the Iranian ambassador Abbass Mousavi was summoned to the foreign ministry in Baku after Iran protested to the neighboring country over the Azeri media actions, MNA reports.

April 4, 2023 - 10:56

Finland to join NATO military alliance on Tuesday

Finland will become the 31st member of NATO on Tuesday, the Western military alliance’s secretary general has announced, Armradio reports.

April 3, 2023 - 18:09

Erdogan says his doors closed to US ambassador in Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that his doors are closed to US Ambassador to Turkiye Jeffry Flake who has met with opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, MNA reports.

April 3, 2023 - 13:43

‘I’m still alive’ jokes Pope as he leaves hospital

Pope Francis has joked that he is “still alive” as he left hospital in Rome after a three-day stay, the BBC reports.

April 2, 2023 - 15:50

Police investigating anti-Armenian flyers found in Glendale

The discovery of anti-Armenian flyers posted outside St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church in Glendale prompted a condemnation by city officials Friday, ABC7 reports.

April 1, 2023 - 17:58

Greek asks EU aid for fence extension along Turkey border

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called on the European Union to "seriously consider" providing financial aid to help extend an anti-migrant steel fence along the border with Turkey, MNA reports.

April 1, 2023 - 11:26

Turkey approves Finland NATO membership bid

Finland will become the 31st member of NATO after Turkey’s parliament voted to approve its application, the BBC reports.

March 31, 2023 - 13:10

Donald Trump to be charged over hush money

Former US President Donald Trump will be charged over hush money payments just before the 2016 presidential election, the BBC reports.

March 31, 2023 - 13:09

Lavrov to visit Turkey on Apr. 6-7 to discuss Karabakh

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit Turkey on April 6-7 at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict, Russian spokeswoman said, MNA reports.

March 31, 2023 - 11:00

US requested Americans in Russia to leave "Immediately"

US State Department Secretary Antony Blinken on Thursday requested the Americans living in Russia to leave the country "immediately", after the reporter was arrested in Moscow, MNA reports.

March 31, 2023 - 10:54

Pope Francis hospitalized for heart and breathing problems

Pope Francis was hospitalized with a lung infection after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the hospital for several days of treatment, IP reports.

March 30, 2023 - 13:14

If there is no spring offensive by Azerbaijan, then the EU mission in Armenia is a success, Markus Ritter says

If there is no Azerbaijani assault this spring, then the EU mission is a success, head of the EU mission in Armenia Markus Ritter says, Armradio reports.

March 29, 2023 - 15:44

Biden co-hosting second Summit for Democracy։ Armenian PM expected to address the event

US President Joe Biden is co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy on Wednesday, expanding on the diplomatic initiatives he established in 2021 to bolster democracies around the world in the face of autocracies’ growing global influence, Armradio reports.

March 29, 2023 - 15:41

Biden, Netanyahu verbal fight over reforms

US President Joe Biden and the Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently had a verbal fight over Netanyahu’s proposed reforms, MNA reports.

March 29, 2023 - 11:31

Dr Sophie Scamps raises Artsakh blockade in Australian Federal Parliament

Federal Member for Mackellar, Dr Sophie Scamps , has risen in the Australian Federation Chamber to deliver a Constituency Statement on Monday, 27 March 2023 discussing the ongoing Artsakh Blockade, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU).

March 28, 2023 - 15:33

Video - Canada renews call to Azerbaijan to open the Lachin corridor

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has reiterated the call on Azerbaijan to reopen the Lachin corridor, Armradio reports.

March 28, 2023 - 15:32

Germany sends first shipment of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

The first shipment of Leopard 2 tanks from Germany has been sent to Ukraine, the German defense ministry says, Armradio reports.

March 28, 2023 - 15:28

Mass Israel protests after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defence minister, the BBC reports.

March 27, 2023 - 12:19

Forbes lists Armenian Picsart among 14 “mind-blowing” AI tools

Forbes has listed Armenian Picsart among the 14 “mind-blowing” AI tools, Armradio reports.

March 27, 2023 - 12:17

Former NATO chief warns of imminent threat of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno Karabakh

Former NATO Secretary General, founder of Rasmussen Global political consultancy firm Anders Fogh Rasmussen warns of imminent threat of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

March 25, 2023 - 15:12

69 U.S. Representatives from 18 states seek termination of U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan

A bipartisan group of sixty-nine U.S. Representatives, led by Congressional Armenian Caucus founding Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) once again called for ending military aid to Azerbaijan and sending $150 million in assistance to Artsakh and Armenia, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) reports.

March 24, 2023 - 15:16

United States “very much appreciates” Armenian Prime Minister’s message on establishing peace

The United States said Friday that it “very much appreciates” Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s message on the progress toward peace in South Caucasus, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 24, 2023 - 15:10

French Foreign Minister announces upcoming Armenia trip

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna announced on March 23 an upcoming visit to Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 23, 2023 - 20:28

Russian, Iranian FMs to meet in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Abdollahian in Moscow on March 29, ARMENPRESS reports, citing Ria Novosti, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said.

March 23, 2023 - 20:23

Netherlands continues “active measures” for opening Lachin Corridor – PM Rutte

The Netherlands continues to take active measures in the direction of opening the Lachin Corridor which has been blocked by Azerbaijan since December 2022, according to Prime Minister Mark Rutte, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 22, 2023 - 14:56

French senator Valérie Boyer expresses solidarity with Armenians as blockade of Lachin Corridor passes 100 days

French senator Valérie Boyer has reiterated solidarity and deep friendship with the Armenian people amid the Azeri blockade of the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 22, 2023 - 14:54

Azerbaijan’s refusal to implement UN Court Order an utter disregard for international obligations - Armenia’s UN envoy

On 21 March, the Permanent Representative of Armenia to the United Nations Mher Margaryan met with the Special Advisor of the UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide Alice Wairimu Nderitu to discuss the humanitarian situation arising from the ongoing blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan, as well as the manifestations of the latter’s genocidal aspirations in Nagorno-Karabakh, Armradio reports.

March 22, 2023 - 14:48

Armenian cross-stone unveiled in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

An Armenian cross-stone (khachkar) was officially unveiled in the city of Sint-Niklaas, Belgium on Saturday. Attending the solemn ceremony were the Armenia Ambassador to Belgium Anna Aghajanyan, Armenian priests and others, Armradio reports.

March 20, 2023 - 17:59

Lavrov says date of a meeting between Armenian, Russian, Azerbaijani FMs being discussed

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that a new date for the trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan would soon be chosen, Armradio reports.

March 20, 2023 - 17:57

New earthquake hits Turkey

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in Kahramanmaras province in the southeast of Turkey, ARMENPRESS reports, citing "RIA Novosti", the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) reports.

March 18, 2023 - 19:03

Pre-election campaign kicks off in Turkey

The pre-election campaign for the president and the parliament started in Turkey on March 18, which will continue until May 13, when a "day of silence" will be announced.

March 18, 2023 - 19:01

Saudi Arabian woman defends thesis on Armenian Genocide with distinction

In Saudi Arabia, master Tauasif bint Hamid bin Muqbil al-Unzi defended a thesis on the topic of the Armenian Genocide with distinction, reaffirming the historical fact that the Armenian Genocide really happened. She also spoke about the reasons behind the denial of this fact by some states, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 18, 2023 - 18:56

International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin

The International Criminal Court in the Hague has issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armradio reports.

March 18, 2023 - 14:39

Taner Akcam shares research revealing when decision was made to commit Armenian Genocide

Dr. Taner Akcam shared new revelations about the planning of the Armenian Genocide during a lecture at Fresno State University on March 3, the Armenian Mirror Spektator reports.

March 16, 2023 - 15:38

Singapore Changi Airport named world’s best airports for 2023

Singapore’s Changi Airport has reclaimed its spot at the top of Skytrax’s annual ranking of the world’s best airports, IP reports.

March 16, 2023 - 10:54

Comprehensive peace treaty must include guarantees of rights and security of NK Armenians – European Parliament report

The European Parliament adopted the resolution on the EU-Armenia relations. 534 MEPs voted in favor, 10 voted against, while 66 abstained, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 15, 2023 - 19:50

EP new report condemns Azerbaijan’s 2022 attack on Armenia, calls for return of all forces to initial positions

The European Parliament has condemned in a new report Azerbaijan’s 2022 attack on Armenia, as well as its military incursions since May 2021and urged the return of all forces to their initial positions. It also called on Azerbaijan to ensure freedom and security of movement along Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 15, 2023 - 19:49

European Parliament must condemn in strongest terms the Azerbaijani blockade of Lachin Corridor - Bulgarian MEP

The European Parliament must condemn in the strongest terms the Azerbaijani blockade of the Lachin Corridor, Member of the European Parliament Angel Dzhambazki (Bulgaria) said on Parliament floor, Armradio reports

March 15, 2023 - 14:44

Dictator Aliyev’s continued violence against Armenians demands condemnation in strongest terms – MEP Peter van Dalen

Dictator Aliyev’s continued violence against both Nagorno-Karbakh and Armenia demands total condemnation in the strongest terms, member of the European Parliament Peter van Dalen (the Netherlands) said at the Parliament on Tuesday, Armradio reports.

March 15, 2023 - 14:42

The international community should put maximum pressure on Azerbaijan to solve the humanitarian crisis in NK. Rasmussen

International mechanisms should be created to guarantee the rights and security of the NK population, ARMENPRESS reports, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former NATO Secretary General, the founding chairman of the international political consulting organization Rasmussen Global, told the journalists.

March 15, 2023 - 12:07

The former NATO Secretary General called on Aliyev to immediately stop the blockade of Artsakh

Former Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen called on the president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to immediately open the Lachin Corridor and stop the blockade of Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports, Rasmussen announced during a briefing with journalists in Jermuk.

March 15, 2023 - 12:05

In 2018-2020, Azerbaijan was second largest importer of Israeli weapons

In 2018-2022, Azerbaijan became the second country to which Israel exported the most weapons, noted in the report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), 1lurer reports.

March 14, 2023 - 14:48

Riot police violently disperse protesters in Azerbaijani village

Residents of the villages of Nabatkend and Orta Mugan of the Saatli regiont of Azerbaijan tried to block the main highway in the direction of Baku, 1lurer reports.

March 14, 2023 - 14:43

Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project

The US, UK and Australia have unveiled details of their plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, aimed at countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region, the BBC reports.

March 14, 2023 - 11:36

Germany's Scholz welcomes Saudi-Iran agreement

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomed the agreement by Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-establish ties, MNA reports.

March 14, 2023 - 11:32

Denmark to send its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine in spring

The first batch of Leopard 1 tanks from Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands will be handed over to Ukraine in early May, acting Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Saturday, MNA reports.

March 12, 2023 - 11:49

EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee urges Azerbaijan to immediately withdraw from Armenian territories

The European Parliament and the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia held the second meeting of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Partnership Committee (PPC) on 24 February 2022 in Yerevan, marking a strong commitment to the deepening of relations between the EU and Armenia, ARMENPRESS was informed from the official website of the EU, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 11, 2023 - 19:08

More than 47,000 people were killed in Turkey’s earthquakes

More than 47,000 people were killed in the earthquakes that hit Turkey on February 6, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in a televised speech on Friday, MNA reports.

March 11, 2023 - 12:54

U.S. Intelligence Community warns of Azerbaijan’s readiness to use “calibrated military pressure” against Armenia

The United States Intelligence Community has warned of Azerbaijan’s readiness to use calibrated military pressure to advance its goals in talks with Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 10, 2023 - 18:56

EU calls on Azerbaijan to leave the occupied territory of Armenia and return to the borders of September 12. Dutch FM

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Wopke Hoekstra, stressed the fact of Azerbaijan's occupation of the territory of Armenia, emphasizing that the EU calls on Azerbaijan to return to its borders of September 12, 2022, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 10, 2023 - 18:52

Erdogan calls Turkish elections for May 14, three months after quake disaster

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday officially set parliamentary and presidential elections for May 14, a month early and just three months after earthquakes that left millions homeless across southern Turkey, Reuters reports.

March 10, 2023 - 17:22

Sweden, Finland and Turkey hold NATO talks, agree to more meetings

Turkey has acknowledged that Sweden and Finland have taken concrete steps to meet Ankara's concerns over their bids to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the three will hold further meetings, Sweden's chief negotiator in the accession process said on Thursday, IP reports.

March 10, 2023 - 14:24

Georgian lawmakers withdraw ‘foreign agents’ bill after protests

Georgia’s ruling party said on Thursday that it was dropping a controversial bill on “foreign agents” after two nights of violent protests, amid criticism, Armradio reports.

March 9, 2023 - 12:02

Earthquake with magnitude of 4.2 was recorded in Azerbaijan

Today, at 10:14 local time, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Bilasuvar district, 20 km northwest of Jalilabad station, the Republic Seismological Service Center of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences reports.

March 8, 2023 - 16:57

The saboteurs fired hundreds of shots at the Artsakh police car. Human Rights Defender’s emergency report

The human rights defender of the Republic of Artsakh published a report on the terrorist operation carried out by the sabotage group of the Azerbaijani armed forces on March 5, 2023. ARMENPRESS reports.

March 8, 2023 - 16:53

The EU calls on Azerbaijan to guarantee the freedom and safety of movement through the Lachin Corridor

The EU remains concerned that the continuing disruption to freedom of movement through the Lachin corridor is affecting human rights in Nagorno Karabakh, including rights to health, education and food, ARMENPRESS reports, the official website of the EU said in a statement.

March 8, 2023 - 16:43

UN says Turkey’s earthquake damage exceeds $100 billion

Damage caused by a devastating earthquake in Turkey will exceed $100 billion, a U.N. Development Programme official told a press briefing on Tuesday ahead of a major donor conference next week, Reuters reports.

March 8, 2023 - 11:34

Mexican Armenians express gratitude for Senate recognition of Armenian Genocide

On Saturday, February 18, some members of the Armenian community in Mexico gathered at the “Armenian Clock” in Mexico City to pay tribute to the martyrs of 1915, and also to give thanks for the recognition by the Senate of Mexico of this genocide, the Armenian Mirror-Spectator reports.

March 8, 2023 - 11:28

92 flights from Israeli base reveal arms exports to Azerbaijan – Haaretz

Over the past seven years, 92 cargo flights flown by Azerbaijani Silk Way Airlines have landed at the Ovda airbase, the only airfield in Israel through which explosives may be flown into and out of the country, an investigation by Haaretz reveals.

March 7, 2023 - 15:16

French MFA says necessary to shed light on deadly incident near Lachin corridor

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs says all the light should be shed on the deadly incident near the Lachin corridor, Armradio reports.

March 7, 2023 - 15:13

The EU calls for a detailed investigation into the Azerbaijani attack on the police in Artsakh

Peter Stano, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, referred to the attack of the Azerbaijani sabotage group on the policemen in Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 7, 2023 - 11:01

U.S. must condemn Azerbaijan’s assaults on Artsakh - Congressman Schiff

United States Congressman Adam Schiff said the “deliberate murder” of the three Artsakh police officers by Azerbaijani forces furthers the need for sanctions against Baku, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 7, 2023 - 10:57

Use of force never acceptable: US following reports on shooting incident in Nagorno Karabakh

We’re following reports of a shooting incident on March 5th inside Nagorno-Karabakh which killed five people, Spokesperson for the US Department of State Ned Price said at a daily briefing, Armradio reports.

March 7, 2023 - 10:48

NATO concerned by deadly incident near Stepanakert

NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus Javier Colomina has expressed concern over the deadly incident in the vicinity of Stepanakert, Armradio reports.

March 7, 2023 - 10:46

EU’s special envoy Toivo Klaar visits Baku

EU’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar has left for Baku, Armradio reports.

March 6, 2023 - 13:02

‘Azerbaijan must end its aggression,’. German parliament’s foreign affairs committee chair

Armenia deserves Germany’s support on the path towards peace, stability, democracy and rule of law, the Chair of the Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee Michael Rot said after meeting visiting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Berlin, ARMENPRESS reports.

March 5, 2023 - 14:57

Actions of Azerbaijani side indicate unwillingness to unblock Lachin Corridor Tweet Save Share

On 2 March and on the night of 2 to 3 March, units of the Azerbaijani armed forces stationed in the occupied territories of the Askeran, Martakert and Martuni regions of the Republic of Artsakh violated the ceasefire established by the Trilateral Statement of 9 November 2020, ARMENPRESS was informed from MFA Artsakh.

March 4, 2023 - 14:20

EU official warns of sanctions if China arms Russia

It would be an absolute red line if China provided weapons to Russia, a senior European Union official said on Friday, adding that the EU would respond with sanctions, MNA reports.

March 4, 2023 - 11:23

Armenian FM, EU’s Borrell discuss regional and international security issues

On a working visit to New Delhi, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, Armradio reports.

March 3, 2023 - 17:16

Lavrov and Blinken meet for first time since Russian invasion of Ukraine began

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, on the sidelines of the G20 in New Delhi, CNN reported citing a State Department official traveling with Blinken.

March 2, 2023 - 18:27

Toivo Klaar calls meeting between Artsakh, Azerbaijan representatives “encouraging”

EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar has said the news regarding the contacts between representatives of Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

March 1, 2023 - 18:47

Death toll from train collision in central Greece rises to 32

At least 32 people were killed and 85 others injured when a passenger train collided with a cargo train in central Greece late Tuesday night, showed the data from the local firefighting authorities, Reuters reports, 1lurer reports.

March 1, 2023 - 11:16

United Nations condemns Israel violence in West Bank

UN spokesman said that the violence in the West Bank is unacceptable and the United Nation condemns it, IP reports.

February 28, 2023 - 10:51

Iran, Armenia agree on establishing techno-vocational cooperation

The Deputy Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare of Iran and the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs of Armenia reached an agreement regarding the establishment of a joint center for technical and vocational cooperation, IP reports.

February 28, 2023 - 10:44

Armenian, Iranian Foreign Ministers meet in Geneva

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan met with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Geneva within the framework of the high-level meeting of the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 27, 2023 - 19:20

The UN has sent letters of allegation to Azerbaijan and Turkey for involving mercenaries in the 44-day war

The UN sent allegation letters to Azerbaijan and Turkey for involving mercenaries in the war unleashed against Artsakh in 2020, ARMENPRESS reports the members of the UN working group on the use of mercenaries, who have arrived in Armenia, said in a press conference.

February 27, 2023 - 19:13

US Embassy joins Armenians in commemorating the anniversary of Sumgait massacres

Today, we join with Armenians mourning and acknowledging all who lost their lives in Sumgait in 1988, the US Embassy in Armenia said on social media, Armradio reports.

February 27, 2023 - 14:59

Dutch MPs call for actions to ensure opening of Lachin corridor, implementation of UN Court ruling

Dutch MP Pieter Omtzigt and 12 other MPs from different parliamentary factions have consolidated their voices to address questions to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands urging to take action for the immediate opening of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan and restoration of unimpeded access to Artsakh, reports the Federation of Armenian Organizations in the Netherlands (FAON), Armradio reports.

February 27, 2023 - 14:57

February 27 celebrated in Roman calendar as St. Gregory of Narek (Grigor Narekatsi)

February 27 is celebrated in the Roman calendar as the day of remembrance of St. Gregory of Narek (Grigor Narekatsi), Armradio reports.

February 27, 2023 - 14:54

We expect decisive steps against Rosatom and Russian nuclear industry: Zelensky

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the 10th package of sanctions approved by the European Union against Russia, 1lurer reports.

February 26, 2023 - 14:30

Erdogan and Aliyev discussed issues related to regulation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan

The meeting between Recep Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev took place in Istanbul. The presidents of Turkey and Azerbaijan exchanged ideas on the agenda of peace and regulation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

February 26, 2023 - 14:28

Zelensky talked on phone with Erdogan

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky had a telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the press service of the Ukrainian President has said, Interfax reports.

February 25, 2023 - 18:55

Putin, Erdogan discuss Ukraine, implementation of Istanbul agreements

Russian and Turkish Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, discussed the situation around Ukraine and the implementation of the Istanbul agreements, the Kremlin press service said on Friday after their telephone conversation. The two leaders agreed to continue personal contacts, TASS reports.

February 25, 2023 - 18:48

France's Macron to visit China, calls on Beijing to pressure Putin on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said he would visit China in early April and called on Beijing to "help us pressure Russia" to end the war in Ukraine, France 24 reports.

February 25, 2023 - 18:43

Aliyev arrived in Turkey on working visit

Today, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived in Turkey on a working visit, 1lurer reports.

February 25, 2023 - 18:40

Magnitude-5.5 earthquake strikes central Turkey

The quake struck 350 kilometers west of the region that was hit by two massive seismic disasters earlier this month. The death toll from the earlier disaster has surpassed 50,000, DW reports.

February 25, 2023 - 18:37

China releases 12-point peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war

The People's Republic of China has called for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, releasing a 12-point "peace plan" on the one-year anniversary of the invasion, MNA reports.

February 25, 2023 - 14:14

EU, Canada imposes new sanction package against Russia

The European Union and Canada introduced a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia in light of the anniversary of the start of the special military operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, MNA reports.

February 25, 2023 - 14:13

G7 leaders say ready to strengthen anti-Russian sanctions

The Group of Seven leaders have agreed to toughen the anti-Russian sanctions over its special military operation in Ukraine, according to a joint statement adopted after their online talks on Friday, MNA reports.

February 25, 2023 - 14:11

UN Secretary General reminds ICJ orders are binding, trusts the decision on Lachin corridor will be implemented

The Secretary-General takes note of the Orders of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), issued on 22 February, in the proceedings between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for UN Secretary General António Guterres, said in a statement, Armradio reports.

February 25, 2023 - 12:52

Dutch MFA attaches importance to the implementation of UN Court’s binding order on Lachin corridor

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs attaches importance to the implementation of the binding decision of the International Court of Justice, Armradio reports.

February 25, 2023 - 12:51

Turkish journalists detained over earthquake reports

Freelance journalist Mir Ali Koçer was 200 miles from the epicentre when Turkey was struck by a deadly earthquake on 6 February. Grabbing his camera and microphone, he drove down to the affected region to interview survivors.

February 25, 2023 - 12:46

Turkyie, Syria earthquakes deaths climb above 50,000

The death toll from Turkyie and Syria earthquakes has risen to over 50,000 people, according to the latest figures from both countries, IP reports.

February 25, 2023 - 12:44

Poland delivers first Leopard tanks to Ukraine

President Andrzej Duda has confirmed that the Polish prime minister “went to Kyiv to bring Leopard tanks” to Ukraine, where he offered a “clear signal of support,” Deutsche Welle reports.

February 24, 2023 - 18:39

US announces new sanctions against Russia and additional $2bn support package to Ukraine

The US has marked the one-year anniversary of the Russian-Ukrainian war by announcing new sanctions against Russia, the BBC reports.

February 24, 2023 - 18:37

New EU-mediated Armenia-Azerbaijan talks expected in “coming days” – United States State Department

President of the European Council Charles Michel will host Armenia-Azerbaijan talks in the coming days, according to the United States State Department, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 23, 2023 - 14:23

FM Fayssal Mikdad appreciates noble stance of solidarity of Armenia with Syrian people

Syrian Foreign Minister Fayssal Mikdad thanked Armenia at his meeting with Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Damascus for the noble stance of solidarity with the Syrian people at these difficult circumstances, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 23, 2023 - 14:08

Azerbaijan is obliged to ensure uninterrupted movement through the Lachin Corridor in both directions. The Hague Court

The International Court of Justice published the decision on Armenia's request to apply provisional measures regarding the unblocking of the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 23, 2023 - 11:17

The government of Azerbaijan supports the "activists" who blocked Lachin corridor. Human Rights Watch

The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch has published an article depicting the humanitarian crisis created in Nagorno-Karabakh as a result of the blocking of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 23, 2023 - 11:10

The International Court of Justice rejects Azerbaijan's claim against Armenia

The International Court of Justice rejected Azerbaijan's request to indicate provisional measures against Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports, the decision was published on February 22.

February 23, 2023 - 11:08

In France, student killed teacher with knife

A teacher has been stabbed to death by a pupil during a lesson at a school in southwest France, government officials have said, Sky News reports.

February 22, 2023 - 18:37

Erdogan leaning towards holding Turkish elections in June: Reuters

President of Turkey Tayyip Erdogan's government is inclined to hold Turkey's elections as scheduled in June, having cooled on the idea of postponing due to this month's devastating earthquake, three officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

February 22, 2023 - 18:35

Russia suspends participation in key nuclear treaty with US

Russia is suspending participation in New Start – a strategic arms reduction treaty between the US and Russia, Armradio reports.

February 21, 2023 - 17:37

Russia summons US Ambassador Lynne Tracy

Russia says it’s summoned the US ambassador to the foreign ministry in Moscow, Armradio reports.

February 21, 2023 - 17:35

Armenian church in Turkey’s Vakifli damaged in latest quakes

The only remaining Armenian village in Turkey – Vakifli – suffered extensive damages in the latest earthquakes that hit Turkey Monday evening, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 21, 2023 - 13:35

Armenian church in Syria’s Kessab suffers more damage in latest quake

The Holy Mother of God Armenian church in the Syrian town of Kessab suffered more damage in the February 20 earthquakes, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 21, 2023 - 13:32

Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv

US President Joe Biden has arrived in Kyiv – his first visit to Ukraine since the start of the war almost a year ago, Armradio reports.

February 20, 2023 - 17:46

Azerbaijanis living in Germany call for sanctions against Aliyev outside Munich Security Conference venue

Azerbaijani refugees living in Germany gathered outside the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich to protest against Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s regime, Azerbaijani media reported.

February 18, 2023 - 19:25

Many still missing in Türkiye, Syria earthquake as worst modern disaster

More than 45,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Türkiye and Syria, and the toll is expected to soar with some 264,000 apartments in Türkiye destroyed and many still missing in the country's worst modern disaster, IP reports.

February 18, 2023 - 16:33

Munich Security Conference: Armenian, Georgian, Azerbaijani leaders to participate in a panel discussion on South Caucasus

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili will participate in a panel discussion on “Moving Mountains? Building Security in the South Caucasus.”, Armradio reports.

February 18, 2023 - 16:12

Blinken to host a meeting between Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders in Munich

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will host a meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Munich, Germany today, Armradio reports.

February 18, 2023 - 16:10

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan visits Armenian search and rescue team in Adiyaman, southeastern Turkey

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with the Armenian search and rescue team in Adiyaman, Turkey, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 16, 2023 - 11:03

United States calls for de-escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Armenia and Azerbaijan must de-escalate tension and proceed on a path towards a comprehensive and lasting peace, United States State Department spokesperson Ned Price said at a press briefing, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 16, 2023 - 10:59

EU mission in Armenia to include police officers from Germany

The EU civilian monitoring mission which will be deployed soon to Armenia to monitor the border with Azerbaijan will include 15 German police officers, the German NTV reported citing German Government Spokesman Steffen Hebestreit, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 16, 2023 - 10:56

Video - Turkish envoy tweets thanks in Armenian as second batch of humanitarian aid reaches quake-hit areas

The doors of the trucks containing the second batch of aid from Armenia were opened in Adiyaman, under the supervision of Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who visited the quake-hit area today, Armradio reports.

February 15, 2023 - 18:31

France welcomes Armenian Foreign Minister’s visit to Turkey

France welcomes the visit Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s visit to Turkey in the context of Armenia’s aid to the populations affected by the earthquakes, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Armradio reports.

February 15, 2023 - 18:29

Geography is most important factor determining our common destiny: Serdar Kılıç

Special Representative of Turkey, Ambassador Serdar Kılıç posted photos of the process of meeting the Armenian delegation at the airport on Twitter, 1lurer reports.

February 15, 2023 - 18:26

Today’s cooperation will contribute to normalization processes in South Caucasus – Turkish FM after meeting Mirzoyan

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that Armenia extended humanitarian help and showed solidarity and cooperation at the difficult time for Turkey, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 15, 2023 - 14:30

Earthquake-hit Syria to open two more border crossings for aid delivery – UN

Syria’s government has agreed to open two more border crossings to allow aid into the country devastated by last week’s deadly earthquakes, the UN says.

February 14, 2023 - 14:51

Moving to see animosity set aside to help people in need: Samantha Power on Armenian aid to Turkey

So moving to see decades of animosity set aside to help people in desperate need, USAID Administrator

February 14, 2023 - 14:47

Dutch Government looking for options to persuade the Azerbaijani authorities to end the Lachin blockade – FM

The Federation of Armenian Organizations in the Netherlands (FAON) has expressed gratitude to MPs Agnes Mulder and Don Ceder for their questions to Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra on Azerbaijani illegal blockade of Lachin corridor. In response to the questions the Dutch Foreign Minister has agreed that the blockage of Lachin corridor will lead to a humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, Armradio reports.

February 14, 2023 - 14:45

Dutch fighter jets intercept Russian military planes over Poland

Netherlands announced that the F-35 fighters of this country were able to intercept Russian military planes in the sky of Poland, IP reports.

February 14, 2023 - 11:04

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll in Armenian communities stands at 13

13 ethnic Armenians died in Turkey and Syria in the February 6 earthquake according to latest information, Hovhannes Aleksanyan, the Head of the Strategy Development Department at the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs said at a press conference, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 13, 2023 - 17:48

Turkish Anadolu news agency covers Armenian search-and-rescue team’s work in Adiyaman

The Turkish Anadolu state news agency covered the Armenian search-and-rescue team’s work in the quake-hit Adiyaman, Turkey, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 13, 2023 - 17:44

Search and rescue operations in Aleppo completed

Search and rescue operations have been completed in all regions of Aleppo province, the Consulate General of Armenia in Aleppo informs.

February 13, 2023 - 17:38

Australian Shadow Foreign Minister calls on Azerbaijan to open Lachin corridor

Australia’s Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham has called on Azerbaijan to “open the corridor and keep it open”, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU).

February 13, 2023 - 14:01

Rescuers dig for three survivors in Turkey as death toll rises to 34,000

Rescuers pulled a woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey on Monday and another team was digging a tunnel to reach what was believed to be a trapped grandmother, mother and 30-day-old baby, broadcaster CNN Turk reported.

February 13, 2023 - 13:58

February 13 is World Radio Day

February 13 is World Radio Day. It was proclaimed in 2011 by the Member States of UNESCO, and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day, Armradio reports.

February 13, 2023 - 13:55

Armenian, Turkish, US rescuers save two girls as quake toll goes past 29,000

Two girls were rescued in the city of Adiyaman, where the Armenian team is carrying out rescue works, Member of the Turkish Parliament Garo Paylan informs, Armradio reports.

February 13, 2023 - 10:41

Armenian mother and child rescued in Syria after 100 hours under rubbles

Swiss search and rescue teams in Syria have rescued 3-month-old Armenian baby Vartan and his mother Yasmine from under the rubble more than 100 hours after the devastating earthquake, Zartonk Media quotes Swiss TV station RTS as saying.

February 13, 2023 - 10:39

Video - Let's get out of this great disaster with kindness: Garo Paylan on humanitarian aid going from Armenia to Turkey

Garo Paylan, member of the Turkish Parliament, published a video on his Facebook page showing how humanitarian aid trucks from Armenia to Turkey cross the Margara border bridge, 1lurer reports.

February 11, 2023 - 16:24

Armenian rescuers bring out an 8-year-old girl alive from the rubble in Turkey

Armenian rescuers together with Turkish rescuers managed to get an 8-year-old girl alive from the rubble in the city of Adiyaman, ARMENPRESS reports Turkish MP of Armenian origin Garo Paylan informed.

February 11, 2023 - 16:08

Turkey reacts to humanitarian aid from Armenia

Turkey has reacted to the humanitarian aid from Armenia, Armradio reports.

February 11, 2023 - 14:13

US and France stress the need to ensure free movement along Lachin corridor

Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a telephone conversation from Brazil with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Armradio reports.

February 10, 2023 - 17:31

Turkey says “rejects” Mexico Senate resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Turkey on Thursday slammed a Mexican Senate resolution on Armenian Genocide, Armradio reports.

February 10, 2023 - 17:18

US eases sanctions on Syria to allow earthquake aid

The US Treasury said it is providing several months of sanctions relief for Syria in order to allow certain transactions for recovery efforts following a deadly earthquake near the Syria-Turkey border earlier this week, MNA reports.

February 10, 2023 - 14:25

Death toll from Türkiye, Syria quakes passes 21,000

The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria from Monday’s devastating earthquake rose to at least 21,000, IP reports.

February 10, 2023 - 14:16

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll goes beyond 19 thousand

The number of victims of the February 6 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has reached 19,332, and there are thousands of injured, ARMENPRESS reports, BBC informed.

February 9, 2023 - 19:12

MP Garo Paylan visits Armenian rescue team in quake-hit Adiyaman

Member of Parliament of Turkey Garo Paylan released a video showing the Armenian rescue team’s search-and-rescue work in the quake-hit Adiyaman, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 9, 2023 - 19:07

Blockade of Lachin corridor must be immediately lifted – Amnesty International

The ongoing blockade of the Lachin corridor is endangering the lives of thousands of people in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Amnesty International said today, Armradio reports.

February 9, 2023 - 15:29

Video - Mexico Senate recognizes the Armenian Genocide

On February 8, the Senate of Mexicօ adopted a document, recognizինգ the Armenian Genocide, highlighting the importance of respect for universal human rights, Armradio reports.

February 9, 2023 - 15:27

Time for US to protect the people of Artsakh before it’s too late – Rep. Pallone

t’s time for the United States to take immediate steps to protect the people of Artsakh before it’s too late, Congressman Frank Pallone said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

February 9, 2023 - 15:24

Video - Quebec National Assembly adopts motion calling on Azerbaijan to lift the blockade of Artsakh

The Quebec National Assembly unanimously adopted a motion, backed by all political parties represented in the assembly and supported by the ANCC and ANC-Quebec, Armradio reports.

February 9, 2023 - 15:23

Saint Kirakos Armenian Church in Diyarbakir, Turkey offers shelter to the homeless after earthquake

The Saint Kirakos Armenian Church in Diyarbakir, Turkey is offering shelter to those who’ve lost their home in the devastating earthquake, Agos reports.

February 8, 2023 - 19:38

Permanent Representative of Nagorno Karabakh to United States attends Biden’s State of the Union address

Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the United States Robert Avetisyan attended United States President Joseph R. Biden’s State of the Union address, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 8, 2023 - 15:17

Armenian rescue team arrives in Aleppo

The rescue team sent from Armenia arrived in the Aleppo international airport, the editor of the local Gandzasar newspaper Zarmik Poghikian told ARMENPRESS.

February 8, 2023 - 15:15

Earthquake death toll surpasses 11,000 in Turkey, Syria

The death toll from the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has reached at least 11,104, according to authorities, MNA reports.

February 8, 2023 - 15:04

Aleppo Governor commends Armenia’s support to earthquake-affected people of Syria

Aleppo Governor Hussein Diab received Armenian Ambassador to Syria Tigran Gevorgyan, Armradio reports.

February 8, 2023 - 14:08

Earthquake death toll passes 7,700 in Türkiye and Syria

Rescuers in Turkey and war-ravaged Syria searched through the frigid night into Tuesday, hoping to pull more survivors from the rubble after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed more than 7,700 people and toppled thousands of buildings across a wide region, IP reports.

February 8, 2023 - 10:22

German Foreign Minister calls on Azerbaijan and Russia to end blockade of Lachin corridor

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan and German Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock discussed the situation in South Caucasus, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 7, 2023 - 18:57

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer condemns Azerbaijan’s brutal blockade of Artsakh

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has condemned Azerbaijan’s brutal blockade of Artsakh, Armradio reports.

February 7, 2023 - 15:21

More than 4,300 dead in Turkey and Syria after powerful quake

More than 4,300 people have died and rescuers are racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble after the devastating magnitude 7,5 earthquake ripped through Turkey and Syria on Monday, leaving destruction and debris on each side of the border

February 7, 2023 - 11:49

Second quake hits Turkey and Syria, felt in Armenia

A second earthquake has struck in south-eastern Turkey, with its epicenter near the city of Kahramanmaras (Marash), Armradio reports.

February 6, 2023 - 17:37

4 Syrian-Armenians confirmed dead in Aleppo in earthquake

4 Syrian-Armenians were killed in the devastating earthquake in Syria according to latest information, Hovhannes Alexanyan, the Head of the Strategy Development Department at the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of Armenia told ARMENPRESS.

February 6, 2023 - 17:15

Azerbaijani “eco-activists” reveal real intentions

The “Tatoyan” Foundation has published a video, which further proves the real intentions of the “eco-activist” agents of the Azerbaijani Government, Armradio reports.

February 6, 2023 - 14:06

More than 500 confirmed dead as huge quake rocks Turkey and Syria

Statements from officials in Turkey and Syria put the death toll at more than 500, after a huge 7.8 magnitude tremor struck near the Turkish-Syrian border, Armradio reports.

February 6, 2023 - 13:58

Hundreds dead in Syria, Turkey after M7.8 quake

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing hundreds, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus MNA reports.

February 6, 2023 - 10:39

Swiss Senate committee opposed idea of re-exporting arms to Ukraine

The Security Committee of the Swiss Senate has opposed a draft legislative amendment that would allow the re-export of weapons produced in Switzerland to Ukraine through third countries, 1lurer reports.

February 5, 2023 - 18:28

Paris is concerned about closure of Lachin Corridor and calls for its opening: Spokesperson of French Foreign Ministry

France is concerned about the closure of the Lachin Corridor and calls for its opening in order to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. Press secretary of the French Foreign Ministry, Anne-Claire Legendre, stated in an interview with RTVI, 1lurer reports.

February 5, 2023 - 18:22

Armenian MFA on visa-free travel to Georgia and UAE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia has presented clarification regarding the entry of citizens of the Republic of Armenia to Georgia and the United Arab Emirates, Armradio reports.

February 5, 2023 - 14:02

French MP calls on Europe to refuse from Azerbaijani gas

Member of the French National Assembly Anne-Laurence Petel has called on President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson to stop courting dictators, Armradio reports.

February 5, 2023 - 13:51

Ukraine army bombs Donetsk region 46 times: report

MNA – Ukraine’s army has bombarded the Donetsk region 46 times over the past 24 hours, media outlets reported.

February 5, 2023 - 10:57

Germany closes its consulate in Istanbul for security reasons

In a statement, the German Foreign Office announced the closure of its consulate in Istanbul due to security reasons, MNA reports.

February 2, 2023 - 11:25

UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State meets Azerbaijani envoy

UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Europe Leo Docherty says he met with the Azerbaijani ambassador to the UK and “noted the urgent need to immediately reopen the Lachin corridor.”, ARMENPRESS reports.

February 1, 2023 - 18:34

Belgian MPs condemn blockade of Artsakh, urge Azerbaijan to open the Lachin corridor

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Belgian Parliament has adopted a resolution unanimously condemning Azerbaijan for the blockade of Artsakh and calling on the Azerbaijani authorities to immediately open the Lachin Corridor, reports the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD)

February 1, 2023 - 15:06

European Parliament resolution condemns Azerbaijan’s continued destruction of Armenian cultural heritage

In a resolution “On the implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relations,” the European Parliament resolution condemns Azerbaijan’s continued destruction of Armenian cultural heritage in Nagorno Karabakh, Armradio reports.

February 1, 2023 - 15:00

US taxpayers should not be subsidizing Azerbaijan’s aggression against Armenians – Rep. Katie Porter

US taxpayers shouldn’t be subsidizing Azerbaijan’s constant aggression against the Armenian people,” stated Rep. Katie Porter stated on the US House floor, Armradio reports.

February 1, 2023 - 14:56

EU has called on Azerbaijan to take measures to ensure security of movement in Lachin corridor - Borrell

Since the beginning of December 2022, the EU has been closely following the developments along and around the Lachin Corridor and their humanitarian implications. High Representative/Vice-President Borrell is in regular contact with the Foreign Ministers of both sides. EU Special Representative Klaar also remains in close contact with both sides, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell said in response to an inquiry from Member of the European Parliament Assita Kanko, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 31, 2023 - 20:03

US not to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets: Biden

US President Joe Biden revealed on Monday that Washington would not be providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in its future military aid packages, MNA reports.

January 31, 2023 - 16:21

Turkey says it could evaluate Finland NATO bid separate from Sweden

Turkey could evaluate Finland's NATO bid separately from that of Sweden, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Monday(January 30), after protests including the burning of a Koran in Stockholm sparked outrage in Ankara, Reuters reports.

January 30, 2023 - 17:50

U.S. issues another warning of possible terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey

The U.S. embassy in Turkey warned Americans on Monday of possible attacks against churches, synagogues, and diplomatic missions in Istanbul, marking its second such notice in four days, following Koran-burning incidents in Europe, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 30, 2023 - 14:10

Pope Francis voices concern over Lachin corridor crisis

Pope Francis joined thousands of young people in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday in an appeal for peace in our world, Vatican News reports.

January 30, 2023 - 10:59

UN Court to hold public hearings on cases involving Armenia and Azerbaijan

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the UN, will hold public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by the Republic of Armenia in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan) on Monday 30 January 2023, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court, Armradio reports.

January 30, 2023 - 10:57

Armenian restaurant in Jerusalem attacked by Israeli extremists

The Armenian restaurant Taboon Wine Bar in Jerusalem was just attacked this evening by Israeli extremists, journalist Liana Margaryan reports.

January 30, 2023 - 10:44

Trump launches 2024 run with visiting New Hampshire

Former US President who tried to overthrow the results of the 2020 election and inspired a deadly riot at the Capitol in a desperate attempt to keep himself in power, announced he is running again for president in 2024, Iran Press reports.

January 29, 2023 - 14:12

Armenia-Azerbaijan settlement should not become hostage to the competition between the EU and Russia. EU representative

The settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan should not become a hostage to the competition between the European Union and the Russian Federation, ARMENPRESS reports, Peter Stano, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, told "RIA Novosti", commenting on the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia regarding the launch of a two-year European mission in Armenia for the purpose of regional settlement, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 27, 2023 - 19:39

The agreement on simplified border crossing with Armenia comes into effect in Georgia

The agreement on simplified border crossing with Armenia came into effect in Georgia, ARMENPRESS reports the corresponding decision was published on the website of the legislative bulletin of Georgia.

January 27, 2023 - 19:37

PACE to hold debates on humanitarian consequences of blockade of Lachin corridor

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will hold debates on January 26 on the humanitarian consequences of the blockade of Lachin corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 26, 2023 - 10:59

You cannot erase us։ Cher and Eric Esrailian

Armenian American superstar Cher (Cherylin Sarkissian) and physician, Emmy-nominated film producer, entrepreneur Eric Esrailian call on political leaders in the United States, and the people of the world who care about justice and decency, to boycott and sanction the murderous regime of Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

January 26, 2023 - 10:46

Biden Administration and Congress urged to break Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh

Over 250,000 individual messages have been sent via the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Rapid Responder system to President Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and the bipartisan leadership of the U.S. Senate and House over the past week, all demanding U.S. leadership in breaking Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh, Armradio reports.

January 25, 2023 - 10:51

US finalizing plans to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The US is finalizing plans to send approximately 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, two US officials familiar with the deliberations told media outlets, MNA reports.

January 25, 2023 - 10:39

Finland and Sweden are ready to join NATO, Ned Price

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price referred to the latest tensions between Turkey and Sweden during a regular press briefing, 1lurer reports.

January 24, 2023 - 18:17

Blinken urged Aliyev to unblock the Lachin Corridor for commercial traffic

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev, urged him to immediately unblock the Lachin Corridor for commercial transport, ARMENPRESS reports the State Department said in a message.

January 24, 2023 - 13:57

2 die, 2 injured after fire at Armenian Catholic Church in Istanbul

Two people were killed and another two were hospitalized after a fire broke out in the lodging section of the Surp Prgich Armenian Catholic Church in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu district Monday night, Daily Sabah reports.

January 24, 2023 - 13:46

Issue of humanitarian crisis in Artsakh included in agenda of PACE sessions

The issue of the humanitarian crisis caused by the blockade of the Lachin Corridor was included in the agenda of the PACE sessions, 1lurer reports.

January 23, 2023 - 17:56

Borrell says EU finally free from its energy dependence on Russia

The European Union’s diplomacy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc had completely overcome its energy dependence on Russia, TASS reports.

January 23, 2023 - 17:50

Situation around Lachin corridor serious - Toivo Klaar

The situation around the Lachin corridor is serious and solutions have to urgently be found, Toivo Klaar, EU’s Special Representativebfor the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

January 23, 2023 - 10:54

Elections in Turkey to be held on May 14: Erdogan

MNA – President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey would hold elections on May 14, a month earlier than scheduled, media reported on Sunday.

January 23, 2023 - 10:33

Dutch parliament adopts resolution requesting government to increase pressure on Azerbaijan to open Lachin Corridor

The Dutch parliament adopted a resolution asking the government together with other EU member states to increase pressure on Azerbaijan to open the Lachin corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 22, 2023 - 13:47

U.S. Congresswoman Katie Porter condemns Azerbaijan’s “cruel and inhumane blockade of Artsakh”

The need to hold Azerbaijan accountable for its 40-day blockade of the Republic of Artsakh, and ensure the provision of U.S. humanitarian assistance to its besieged population were discussed during an hour-long meeting with United States Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-Irvine) in a California state-wide Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) meeting hosted by ANCA Orange County, with the participation of the Armenian National Committee of Artsakh (ANC-Artsakh) and ANCA National Board members and staff, the ANCA said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 21, 2023 - 13:47

NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for Caucasus stresses importance of free movement in Lachin Corridor

NATO presented details on Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia Javier Colomina’s recent trip to South Caucasus where he visited Armenia and Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 21, 2023 - 13:45

U.S. must use its leverage to end the blockade of Artsakh – Congressman Ro Khanna

United States Congressman Ro Khanna is calling on the U.S. government to use its leverage to end the blockade of Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 21, 2023 - 13:43

Ukrainian interior minister killed in helicopter crash

Ukrainian Interior Minister Denis Monastyrsky has been killed in a helicopter crash in the town of Brovary some 8km northeast of capital city Kiev, Ukrainian police said, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 18, 2023 - 18:21

Armenian youth block traffic to Azerbaijani Embassy in Washington, demand end to Artsakh blockade

Early Tuesday morning, the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Washington DC “Ani” Chapter blocked the entrance and road leading to the Azerbaijani Embassy, in a protest demanding that the Aliyev regime lift its brutal Artsakh blockade, Armradio reports.

January 18, 2023 - 14:55

Kim Kardashian raising awareness about Artsakh blockade

Armenian American entrepreneur and TV personality Kim Kardashian has shared a video on Lachin cortidor blockade in her Instagram stories, Armradio reports.

January 18, 2023 - 14:48

Armenians in the Netherlands hold silent protest, urge steps to unblock the Lachin corridor

Today the Federation of Armenian Organisations in the Netherlands (FAON) has started a three-day silent protest in front of the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) in order to bring the attention of political and public forces to the deepening of the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh, caused by the total blockade imposed since 12 December 2022 by the brutal regime in Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

January 18, 2023 - 14:46

Swedish MPs call for immediate reopening of Lachin corridor

The Sweden-Armenia Friendship Group of the Swedish Riksdag, members of the Swedish delegation to PACE and members of the Swedish delegation to OSCE PA have issued a statement regarding the continuing blockade of the Lachin Corridor, Armradio reports.

January 18, 2023 - 14:44

World’s oldest known person reportedly dies at age 118

Lucile Randon, a French nun, and the world’s oldest known person, died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 118, MNA reports.

January 18, 2023 - 11:06

Turkey holds military exercises near Armenian border

(MNA) – Units of the armed forces of Turkey and eight other countries, including Azerbaijan, are conducting joint exercises in the Kars region, not far from the border with Armenia, the Turkish media reports.

January 18, 2023 - 11:02

US calls on Azerbaijan and Russia to restore unhindered transit through Lachin corridor

The United States is gravely concerned that the Lachin corridor has now been obstructed for more than 30 days, creating critical shortages of food, medicine, and other supplies in Nagorno-Karabakh, US Ambassador to OSCE Michael Carpenter said at the OSCE Permanent Council meeting initiated by Armenia, Armradio reports.

January 17, 2023 - 18:46

UK urges the Government of Azerbaijan to take all measures to ensure unhindered movement along Lachin corridor

The ongoing disruptions to the Lachin Corridor and the associated humanitarian consequences are deeply worrying, UK Ambassador to OSCE Neil Bush said in an address to the Permanent Council meeting initiated by Armenia, Armradio reports.

January 17, 2023 - 18:44

Azerbaijan has to re-open the Lachin corridor without any preconditions – Czech senior lawmaker

Azerbaijan has to re-open the Lachin corridor, ensure freedom and security of movement without any preconditions, Czech Member of Parliament Marek Benda said in a statement reacting to the Azeri blockade of the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 17, 2023 - 14:20

Canadian House Committee to hold emergency meeting on Artsakh blockade

At the initiative of the Bloc Quebecois Party and with the support of the Conservative Party of Canada, the House Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs will soon hold an emergency meeting on the ongoing Artsakh blockade, Armradio reports.

January 16, 2023 - 14:16

Menendez vows to block plan to sell fighter jets to Turkey

The chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is vowing to continue blocking the transfer of warplanes to Turkey unless Ankara improves its human rights record and ceases threatening U.S. regional allies, POLITICO reports.

January 15, 2023 - 15:09

EP Rapporteur on Azerbaijan calls for an urgent lifting of Lachin corridor blockade

Standing Rapporteur on Azerbaijan Željana Zovko calls for an urgent lifting of the blockade that prevents the deliveries of food and other essential supplies to the local population, Armradio reports.

January 14, 2023 - 14:04

Free movement through Lachin corridor must be restored – Samantha Power

Free movement through Lachin corridor must be restored, USAID Administrator Samantha Power said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

January 14, 2023 - 14:02

UN Court to hold public hearings on Lachin corridor

The International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, will hold public hearings in the case concerning Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Armenia v. Azerbaijan) on Monday 30 January 2023, at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the seat of the Court, Armradio reports.

January 14, 2023 - 14:00

Luxembourg to support relief for Nagorno Karabakh if EU initiates it - FM Asselborn

Luxembourg is ready to support the deployment of a humanitarian mission for helping the population of Nagorno Karabakh if the European Union introduces such an initiative, the Foreign Minister of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn said in response to a query from Luxembourg Member of Parliament, ADR party chairman Fernand Kartheiser, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 14, 2023 - 10:46

Humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh will be discussed at January 18 plenary session of the European Parliament

An urgent debate-discussion entitled "Humanitarian consequences of the blockade in Nagorno-Karabakh" is included in the agenda of the January 18 plenary session of the European Parliament, ARMENPRESS was informed from the website of the European Parliament.

January 14, 2023 - 10:32

Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over Erdogan puppet protest in Stockholm

Turkey summoned Sweden's ambassador to Ankara on Thursday (January 12), a diplomatic source said, over a demonstration in Stockholm in which a puppet of President Tayyip Erdogan was hung from its feet, Reuters reports.

January 13, 2023 - 14:10

Azerbaijan’s human rights record did not improve in 2022 - Human Rights Watch

Azerbaijan’s human rights record did not improve in 2022, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Azerbaijan for 2022. “In May, authorities released more than 20 individuals imprisoned on politically motivated and bogus charges. But at least 30 others remained wrongfully imprisoned while authorities continued to target its critics and other dissenting voices, 1lurer reports.

January 12, 2023 - 18:02

Willoughby and Ryde Mayors urge Australian FM to call on Azerbaijan to open the Lachin Corridor

Mayor Tanya Taylor of the Willoughby City Council and Mayor Sarkis Yedelian of the City of Ryde Council recently added to calls for Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Hon. Penny Wong to immediately call on Azerbaijan to open the Berdzor (Lachin) humanitarian corridor, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU).

January 12, 2023 - 14:10

Aliyev continues to lie to the international community about month-long blockade of Lachin Corridor – Frank Pallone

Aliyev continues to lie to the international community about the month-long blockade of the Lachin Corridor, Member of the US House of Representatives Frank Pallone said in response to Azerbaijani President’s recent remarks, Armradio reports.

January 12, 2023 - 14:08

OSCE Chairman-in-Office “carefully following” Lachin corridor situation, announces visits to Armenia and Azerbaijan

OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani said that he is carefully following the situation around the Lachin corridor and announced that he will hold visits to Armenia and Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 11, 2023 - 13:57

Swiss lawmakers ask federal government to take UNSC action to organize humanitarian air bridge for Nagorno Karabakh

The Foreign Policy Committee of the Council of States (upper house of parliament) of Switzerland, expressing its concern by the humanitarian situation and the violations of international law, decided "to send a letter to the Federal Council informing it that it condemns the violations of international law resulting from the blockade of the Lachin corridor since December 12, 2022, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 11, 2023 - 13:55

Turkey is sending Cold War-era cluster bombs to Ukraine – Foreign Policy

Turkey began sending Ukraine a form of U.S.-designed, artillery-fired cluster bomb in late 2022 after months of Kyiv pleading with the Biden administration for the munitions, Foreign Policy reported citing current and former U.S. and European officials familiar with the decision, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 11, 2023 - 13:53

Biden was 'Surprized' after discovery of classified files on Iran in his office

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that he was surprised to learn that classified documents from his time as vice president were found at the Washington, D.C. office of his think tank including file on Iran, UK and Ukraine, Iran Press reports.

January 11, 2023 - 11:11

UK to provide Ukraine with Main Battle Tanks

Britain is considering supplying Ukraine with tanks for the first time to help the country fight Russian forces, Sky News reported today, citing unnamed sources.

January 10, 2023 - 13:50

Bolsonaro supporters invaded Brazil presidential palace, Congress, Supreme Court

Supporters of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro invaded and defaced the country's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court on Sunday, Iran Press reports.

January 9, 2023 - 11:25

MEPs say Brussels should do more over Lachin corridor

Nathalie Loiseau, a French MEP and chair of the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Security and Defense, says the blockade of Lachin Corridor is “illegal, cruel and contradictory with Baku’s claims that the territory belongs to Azerbaijan.”, Armradio reports.

January 8, 2023 - 14:42

‘Josep Borrell must act now!’ – MEP Peter van Dalen on Azeri blockade of Nagorno Karabakh Tweet Save Share2

Member of the European Parliament and European People’s Party member Peter van Dalen has called on EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy chief Josep Borrell to act over the brutal results of the Azeri blockade of Nagorno Karabakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 7, 2023 - 22:23

“More than 120,000 people are under Azeri siege” – Turkish historian Taner Akçam

Turkish historian Taner Akçam expressed concern over the blockade of Lachin Corridor and the resulting humanitarian crisis, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 7, 2023 - 22:15

United States calls on Azerbaijan and Russia to “restore access immediately” in Lachin Corridor

The United States remains concerned that the Lachin Corridor has now been blocked for over three weeks and is calling on Azerbaijan and Russia to restore access immediately, the U.S. envoy to the OSCE said, ARMENPRESS reports.

January 7, 2023 - 22:12

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

The German-born pope emeritus passed away in a Vatican monastery after his health condition deteriorated., DW reports.

December 31, 2022 - 18:42

One of greatest players of all time, Brazil football legend Pele, dies aged 82

The former striker, who is the only player in history to win three World Cups, passed away at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo following a battle with cancer, Sky Sports reports.

December 30, 2022 - 13:19

Paylan called on Erdogan to take responsibility for ending blockade of Artsakh

Garo Paylan, Armenian member of the Turkish Parliament, member of the People's Democratic Party, appealed to President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan to "take responsibility for ending the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh", reports the Istanbul-based Armenian ‘Agos’ periodical.

December 29, 2022 - 14:50

Russia not to accept Zelenskiy’s ‘peace formula’: Lavrov

Russian foreign minister said that Moscow will not accept a 'peace formula' offered by the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, adding that Kyiv is still not ready for real peace talks, MNA reports.

December 29, 2022 - 14:45

Russia's proposal of the status of Nagorno Karabakh be left for the coming years unacceptable: Bayramov

"It is no secret that Russia suggested that the issue of the status of Karabakh be left for the coming years," Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov said today at a press conference dedicated to the results of 2022, 1lurer reports.

December 28, 2022 - 11:03

French politicians call on Macron to ensure the safety of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh

Eleven French lawmakers and political leaders have signed a transpartisan letter urging President Emmanuel Macron to intervene to ‘prevent irreparable damage’ and ensure the safety of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, Armradio reports.

December 28, 2022 - 10:45

UN Human Rights Office urges to enable free and safe movement along Lachin corridor

The UN Human Rights Office has urged to enable free and safe movement along Lachin corridor, Armradio reports.

December 28, 2022 - 10:40

Armenians rally in Paris in support of Artsakh

Armenians in Paris gathered on the “Parvis des Droits de l’Homme” at the Trocadero esplanade near the Eifel Tower to express their support to the population of Artsakh, Jean Eckian informs, Armradio reports.

December 28, 2022 - 10:37

Netherlands Foreign Minister sends letter to lawmakers based on Azeri occupation of Armenian sovereign territory

In response to Dutch lawmakers, the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra sent a letter to the House of Representatives based on the report by the Dutch ambassador to Armenia regarding the territories of Armenia affected by Azerbaijani aggression, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 27, 2022 - 19:00

PM Pashinyan participates in informal summit of heads of CIS member states

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan participated in the informal summit of the heads of CIS member states in St. Petersburg, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

December 26, 2022 - 18:43

Ministry of Defense of Russia confirmed attack of armed forces of Ukraine on Engels military airport

Russian air defense troops downed a Ukrainian drone as it approached an air base in southern Russia and three people died after being struck by debris, Russian news agencies said Monday, 1lurer reports.

December 26, 2022 - 15:50

Armenia’s Prime Minister arrived in Saint Petersburg

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan has arrived in the Russian Federation on a working visit with his wife Anna Hakobyan and daughter, 1lurer reports.

December 26, 2022 - 15:42

Leaders of Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan not expected to meet in St. Petersburg – Peskov

The leaders of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan are not expected to have a trilateral meeting in Saint Petersburg, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti, Armradio reports.

December 25, 2022 - 17:53

Protest held by Armenian community outside European Parliament building in Luxembourg

The Armenian community of Luxembourg held a protest outside the European Parliament building in Kirchberg to raise awareness on the situation in Nagorno Karabakh. The demonstrators protested against Luxembourg government's 'silence' on the issue, RTL Today reports.

December 25, 2022 - 15:11

Borrell had a phone call with Azerbaijani FM for freedom of movement along Lachin corridor

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, had a phone call with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Armradio reports.

December 25, 2022 - 11:20

2023 federal spending bill includes $60 million in economic assistance for Armenia and $2 million for demining activities in Artsakh

Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chair Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Jackie Speier (CA-14), David Valadao (CA-21), and Adam B. Schiff (CA-28) announced the inclusion of an unprecedented $60 million in economic assistance for Armenia and $2 million for demining activities in Artsakh in the Consolidated Appropriations Act spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023, Armradio reports.

December 24, 2022 - 15:45

Macron urges Aliyev to respect November 9, 2020 ceasefire agreement

Macron expressed his deep concerns about the renewed tension in the South Caucasus. He called for respecting the November 9, 2020 ceasefire agreement and allowing free movement along the Lachin corridor, Armradio reports.

December 24, 2022 - 15:41

200 French intellectuals' support for people of Artsakh

200 French intellectuals, writers, artists and cultural personalities, including Sylvain Tesson, Jean Reno, Carole Bouquet and Philippe Katerine, are mobilizing for the 120,000 Armenians of Artsakh threatened with ethnic cleansing by the ‘Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

December 24, 2022 - 15:38

Lavrov expressed regret for Armenia not participating in Moscow meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held bilateral talks in Moscow today, 1lurer reports.

December 23, 2022 - 18:54

Borrell and Bayramov discussed situation in Lachin

The telephone conversation between High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, took place, 1lurer reports.

December 23, 2022 - 18:49

“Hospitals struggling with supplies, food shortage is imminent” – chess GM Levon Aronian

Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian issued a statement asking everyone in their power to help Armenians amid the Azeri blockade of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), ARMENPRESS reports.

December 22, 2022 - 14:38

Ensure free movement of persons in need of medical assistance, means of livelihood and those left homeles. ECHR decision

On December 21, the European Court examined the request of the Armenian government to apply interim measures against Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports, reads the message of the Armenian representative's office on international legal matters.

December 22, 2022 - 11:15

Los Angeles Armenian community organizations condemn Azerbaijan’s genocidal policy against Artsakh

Los Angeles Armenian community organizations have condemned the genocidal policy of Azerbaijan and called for support to the people of Artsakh, Armradio reports.

December 22, 2022 - 11:01

Zelensky to meet Biden in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will depart from his country for the first time since the war with Russia began 10 months ago to consult with US President Joe Biden and US lawmakers, the White House confirmed on Wednesday, Iran Press reports.

December 21, 2022 - 10:52

Congresswoman Judy Chu joins other U.S. lawmakers in urging Biden to take action to ensure safety of Artsakh people

United States Congresswoman Judy Chu said that she stands with the thousands who are suffering under Azerbaijan's illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 20, 2022 - 18:18

9 international organizations issue genocide warning for Nagorno Karabakh

Christian Solidarity International and 8 other organizations issued a genocide warning for Nagorno Karabakh. They call on parties to the Genocide Convention to act through the UN Security Council to prevent genocide of the region's Armenians, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 20, 2022 - 11:14

United Nations Security Council to discuss situation in Lachin Corridor

The United Nations Security Council will hold a session on December 20 at the request of Armenia to discuss the situation around Lachin Corridor, the only road connecting Nagorno Karabakh with Armenia and the rest of world which Azerbaijan is keeping blocked since December 12, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 20, 2022 - 11:09

Zelenskyy says reconquest of Crimea has started

President Vladimir Zelenskyy said that the Ukrainians are now psychologically ready to retake the Crimean Peninsula from Russia by force, MNA reports.

December 20, 2022 - 10:59

Pallone joins colleagues in urging Biden to take action to ensure safety of Artsakh people

Congressman Frank Pallonne has joined colleagues to urge Joe Biden to take action to ensure the safety of the people of Artsakh, Armradio reports.

December 19, 2022 - 14:11

Pope concerned about situation created in the Lachin Corridor

Pope Francis expresses concern for the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, after Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of sealing off the Lachin Corridor, Vatican News reports.

December 19, 2022 - 10:39

Blockade of Lachin Corridor derails whole peace process in South Caucasus - Lithuania MFA

The Foreign Ministry of Lithuania has expressed deep concerns about the continuing blockade of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 18, 2022 - 15:22

Three dozen US congressmen called on Biden to ensure safety of Artsakh Armenians

A powerfully worded U.S. Congressional letter to President Joe Biden, spearheaded by Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA), called for decisive U.S. action in response to Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), a bipartisan reaffirmation of demands to stop U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan and restart humanitarian assistance to the Armenians of Artsakh, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) reported.

December 17, 2022 - 15:15

EU observation mission operates exclusively in territory of Armenia and did not enter Lachin Corridor: Toivo Klaar

The European Union’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar made clarifications over the video circulating about an EU Monitoring Capacity patrol observing the road leading to the Lachin Corridor, 1lurer reports.

December 17, 2022 - 15:14

Free movement through Lachin Corridor should be restored as soon as possible: German Commissioner for Human Rights

The free movement of people, vehicles and goods must be restored on the Lachin Corridor as soon as possible, German Commissioner for Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance Luise Amtsberg said on Twitter, 1lurer reports.

December 17, 2022 - 15:12

Humanitarian disaster is inevitable if world does not take steps: Paul Krekorian

Paul Krekorian, Chairman of the Los Angeles City Council, referred to the closing of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan in his microblog on Twitter, 1lurer reports.

December 17, 2022 - 15:10

US calls for restoration of free movement through Lachin Corridor as soon as possible: State Department

The closure of the Lachin Corridor has potentially severe humanitarian implications and, quite candidly, sets back the peace process, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing, 1lurer reports.

December 17, 2022 - 15:08

U.S. House Assistant Speaker calls for holding Azerbaijan accountable

Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House, Congresswoman Katherine Clark highlights need for holding Azerbaijan accountable for blocking the Lachin Corridor, the only road connecting Artsakh with the outside world, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 17, 2022 - 15:04

PACE observers call for the restoration of free movement through the Lachin Corridor

The four co-rapporteurs of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) (on the monitoring of Azerbaijan and Armenia) addressed the situation in Lachin in a joint statement, expressing their concern about the interruption of free movement, ARMENPRESS reports, reads the statement jointly signed by the four co-reporters.

December 17, 2022 - 08:50

Rep. Schiff calls on Biden to break Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh

Armenian Caucus Vice-Chair Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) is circulating a letter asking President Joe Biden to break Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh, reports the Armenian Assembly of America.

December 17, 2022 - 08:43

Greece calls on Azerbaijani authorities to ensure freedom and security in Lachin corridor

Greek Foreign Ministry referred to the latest developments in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) and the closure of Berdzor (Lachin) corridor by Azerbaijani “eco-activists” and cutting the gas supply by Azerbainan, 1lurer reports.

December 15, 2022 - 18:28

United States Assistant Secretary of State explains how US helps people of Artsakh

Access to Nagorno Karabakh is limited which impacts the US ability to engage and undertake some assistance programs, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried said, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 15, 2022 - 14:36

Azerbaijan must cease its blockage of Lachin corridor - Freedom House

Azerbaijan must cease its blockage of the Lachin corridor— the only road connecting Nagorno Karabakh to the outside world, Freedom House said in a statement on Twitter, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 15, 2022 - 14:33

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus demands the immediate restoration of traffic in Lachin Corridor of Azerbaijan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus issued a statement regarding the situation in the Lachin Corridor, 1lurer reports.

December 14, 2022 - 17:29

Targeting the civilian population unacceptable: Ned Price

Closure of the Lachin corridor has severe humanitarian implications, US State Department Spokesman Ned Price said at a briefing, Armradio reports.

December 14, 2022 - 14:43

It’s key to guarantee movement along Lachin Corridor – NATO

It’s key to guarantee the freedom of movement and address humanitarian issues, NATO’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus Javier Colomina said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

December 14, 2022 - 14:40

France urges Azerbaijan to resume traffic via Lachin Corridor without preconditions

France urges to restore the movement via the Lachin Corridor without preconditions, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 14, 2022 - 11:34

Targeting civilian population of Nagorno Karabakh unacceptable - US State Department spox

Targeting the civilian population of Nagorno Karabakh is unacceptable, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said at a press briefing, commenting on the blocking of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 14, 2022 - 11:26

Brussels will not extend term of activities of EU Monitoring Capacity in Armenia – Borrell

Brussels will not extend the term of activities of the EU Monitoring Capacity in Armenia, European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said at a press conference, adding that the respective decision was made during the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 13, 2022 - 14:31

Representatives of Sweden and Finland will visit Turkey to discuss NATO membership

Head of the Turkish parliament, Mustafa Sentop, announced that representatives of the parliaments of Sweden and Finland will visit the republic in January to discuss issues related to joining NATO, TASS reports.

December 11, 2022 - 15:43

Believe Turkey has much to offer to support comprehensive settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Klaar

In the framework of TRT World Forum 2022, Toivo Klaar, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Istanbul. He informed about this in his Twitter, 1lurer reports.

December 11, 2022 - 15:41

Japan, as G7 chairing country, intends to advance sanctions against Russia: Kishida

Japan as the chair of the G7 in 2023 plans to advance assistance to Ukraine, said Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. He noted that Tokyo would also insist on strengthening anti-Russian sanctions, 1lurer reports.

December 11, 2022 - 15:36

Erdogan hints he will run for presidency for last time

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he will run for the presidency for the June 2023 elections for the last time, MNA reports.

December 11, 2022 - 11:03

American journalist Grant Wahl dies after collapsing at Qatar World Cup

Prominent American journalist Grant Wahl has died in Qatar after collapsing while covering the World Cup, sparking an outpouring of shock and grief across the sports world, CNN reports.

December 10, 2022 - 14:15

30 Russian embassy employees to leave US on New Year's Day

Thirty more employees of Russian missions in the United States will leave US soil on January 1, 2023 due to visa restrictions, the Russian Ambassador to Washington said on Friday, Iran Press reports.

December 10, 2022 - 11:06

Cher attends special screening of Armenian Genocide documentary “Aurora’s Sunrise”

World famous American pop-singer of Armenian origin Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian) attended the special screening of Aurora’s Sunrise, a historical animated documentary film about the life of Aurora Mardiganian, an Armenian Genocide survivor, in the IPic Westwood Theaters in Los Angeles on December 7, the National Cinema of Armenia said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 9, 2022 - 15:38

December 9 is International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

December 9 is marked as the Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, Armradio reports.

December 9, 2022 - 15:35

Turkey, Russia to discuss regional issues in Istanbul

Political consultations between Turkey and Russia will be held in Istanbul on Thursday and Friday to discuss regional issues, the Turkish Foreign Ministry announced, MNA reports.

December 8, 2022 - 11:42

EU issues ninth package of sanctions against Russia

The European Union announced the ninth package of sanctions against Russia, including restrictions on access to drones, chemicals, and technologies used for military purposes, Iran Press reports.

December 8, 2022 - 11:38

Catherine Colonna confirms the need to extend mandate of EU monitoring mission deployed in Armenia

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna highlighted the necessity to extend the EU monitoring mission’s mandate deployed in Armenia since October 20, 2022, 1lurer reports.

December 7, 2022 - 17:37

Defense Ministers of Azerbaijan and Turkey discussed issues of military cooperation development

Defense Ministers of Azerbaijan and Turkey Zakir Hasanov and Hulusi Akar discussed cooperation in the military sphere and regional security during the talks held in Baku, 1lurer reports.

December 6, 2022 - 13:50

Despite culture of corruption in Azerbaijan, US has worked closely with Baku for supplies to Afghanistan: The Washington Post

During the height of the war in Afghanistan, U.S. military leaders flocked to the Caspian Sea nation of Azerbaijan to embrace its president, Ilham Aliyev, despite a report from the U.S. Embassy comparing the mustachioed strongman to mafia bosses in “The Godfather,” The Washington Post reports.

December 6, 2022 - 13:47

John Bolton considers running for president in 2024

Former US national security adviser John Bolton said in an interview that he is ready to consider entering the 2024 presidential race, Iran Press reports.

December 6, 2022 - 11:13

Negotiations - the only way to resolve situation around Ukraine: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said he is in direct contact with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and sees negotiations as the only way to find a solution to the situation around Ukraine, 1lurer reports.

December 5, 2022 - 17:20

In Moscow, Lavrov and Bayramov discussed normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations

Russia is interested in facilitating the signing of a peace treaty between Baku and Yerevan, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in the opening remarks at talks with Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov on Monday, TASS reports.

December 5, 2022 - 17:16

Another crime within the genocidal pattern: Lemkin Insitute issues Red Flag Alert after recent blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan

With the recent blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan, the Lemkin Institute has issued an update to its Red Flag Alert for Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

December 4, 2022 - 13:48

US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber

The US Air Force has unveiled its newest nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21, which will gradually replace aircraft first flown in the Cold War, the BBC reports.

December 3, 2022 - 16:32

EU remains committed to closely supporting Armenia and Azerbaijan towards normalization of relations - Borrell

The European Union remains committed to closely supporting both Armenia and Azerbaijan towards the normalization of their relations, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said, ARMENPRESS reports.

December 2, 2022 - 15:11

Baku says “rejects” French National Assembly resolution calling for sanctions against Azerbaijan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has labeled the French National Assembly resolution calling for sanctions against Baku “another provocation demonstrating the country’s inability to act as a fair mediator.”, Armradio reports.

December 1, 2022 - 15:38

Kanye West to pay Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support

Kanye West has been ordered to pay Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support in a divorce settlement, the BBC reports.

November 30, 2022 - 14:27

NATO chief says door is open to Ukraine membership

NATO Secretary-General on Tuesday said the “door is open” to admitting Ukraine into the security alliance and that the country would one day be a member, iRANpRESS REPORTS.

November 30, 2022 - 11:07

UK Prime Minister Sunak says UK's 'golden era' with China is over

Reuters. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday (November 28) that the so-called "golden era" of relations with China was over, saying Beijing's systemic challenge to Britain's interests and values was growing more acute, 1lurer reports.

November 29, 2022 - 19:21

US supports direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Reeker’s message

Each time I return to Baku I see the growth of economy, the resilience of the people, and the opportunities for the whole South Caucasus region. Philip Reeker, the chief adviser of the US State Department on negotiations in the Caucasus, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan, announced this in a video message, 1lurer reports.

November 29, 2022 - 19:15

‘EU Commission’s gas deal with Azerbaijan has destroyed a lot of trust in Armenia’ – MEP

German weekly newspaper Junge Freiheit has published an article about the attack of Azerbaijan against Armenia, the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, citing the statements of Members of the European Parliament that the EU Commission’s gas deal with Azerbaijan is a great mistake and has destroyed a lot of trust in Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 29, 2022 - 14:27

Biden, Macron to discuss Ukraine, Iran, China in Washington

US President Joe Biden and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron will discuss Ukraine, China, Iran, and the Sahel during the upcoming meeting in Washington, a high-ranking US administration representative said Monday, MNA reports.

November 29, 2022 - 10:48

Aliyev received senior adviser of US Department of State for negotiations in Caucasus

On November 28, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Philip Reeker, the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations of the US State Department, 1lurer reports.

November 28, 2022 - 14:06

Baku opens embassy in Tel Aviv to follow threadbare project

In the past days, the Azeri parliament has made a decision with a majority of votes about opening an embassy in the Zionist regime; such a decision will turn Azerbaijan into the first country with a majority Shia population that opens an embassy in Israel, IRNA reports.

November 27, 2022 - 13:50

US profiting from war in Ukraine: EU officials

European officials say Washington is making a fortune from the war in Ukraine by selling more gas and weapons to Europe at exorbitant prices, according to a report in the US political news website Politico, IRNA reports.

November 27, 2022 - 10:46

Azerbaijan to provide electrical equipment to Ukraine to overcome energy crisis

Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Haluschenko had a telephone conversation with Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan Parviz Shahbazov, 1lurer reports.

November 26, 2022 - 17:47

Bayramov and Klaar discussed issues related to regulation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Toivo Klaar, EU's special representative in the South Caucasus. The sides referred to the normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations and further steps towards the process, 1lurer reports.

November 26, 2022 - 17:45

France responded to Aliyev's statement about cancellation of meeting scheduled in Brussels

France supports the negotiations between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. This is how the French Foreign Ministry responded to Aliyev's statement yesterday that the meeting with Nikol Pashinyan scheduled for December 7 in Brussels will not take place, because, according to him, Pashinyan agrees to meet only with the participation of French President Emmanuel Macron, 1lurer reports.

November 26, 2022 - 17:43

Putin comments on the results of the meeting with Pashinyan at the Security Council session

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to discuss the results of the CSTO summit held in Yerevan and issues related to the bilateral meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the meeting of the Security Council, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Kremlin's official website.

November 26, 2022 - 14:42

Azerbaijan unwilling to meet with Armenian side in Brussels citing presence of France’s Macron

Azerbaijan is unwilling to meet in Brussels and the excuse is the presence of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, Edmon Marukyan, Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

November 26, 2022 - 14:29

Strasbourg raises Armenian flag in front of City Hall in a sign of solidarity

The flag of Armenia has been raised in front of Strasbourg City Hall as a sign of solidarity with Armenia, Armradio reports.

November 24, 2022 - 16:51

NATO’s mass support to Ukraine poses risk of conflict’s expansion, warns CSTO Secretary General

The mass support provided by NATO and others to Ukraine poses a risk of the conflict being expanded at the expense of involving other countries in it, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Stanislav Zas said in his remarks in Yerevan, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 23, 2022 - 14:07

22 injured in earthquake in northwestern Türkiye

A powerful earthquake jolted Türkiye’s northwestern Duzce province early Wednesday, leaving at least 22 people injured, according to the country’s health minister, Iran Press reports.

November 23, 2022 - 11:15

La Francophonie member states express their solidarity and support to Armenia

A number of documents were adopted during the 18th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) in Djerba, Tunisia. Among the documents adopted, there was also the resolution “On Crisis Situations in Francophonie Space, their overcoming and strengthening of peace”, through which the member states were expressing their support and solidarity to Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 21, 2022 - 14:17

British PM meets Ukrainian President in Kyiv, offers new aid

The British Prime Minister promised 125 anti-aircraft guns and other air-defense technology as he made an unannounced visit Saturday his first -- to Ukraine's snow-blanketed war-time capital for talks with the Ukrainian President, Iran Press reports.

November 20, 2022 - 10:58

Elon Musk restores Trump’s Twitter account

Elon Musk said on Twitter on Saturday that he would reinstate former US President Donald Trump to the platform as part of a shake-up of the social media service, Iran Press reports.

November 20, 2022 - 10:54

No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar's World Cup stadium sites

World Cup organizers announced on Friday that no alcoholic beer will be sold to fans at Qatar's stadiums, Iran Press reports.

November 20, 2022 - 10:47

Putin to visit Yerevan for CSTO summit next week - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in person in Yerevan on November 23, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today, reports TASS.

November 19, 2022 - 15:15

Nancy Pelosi joins Armenian Assembly of America for 50th anniversary celebration

Speaker of the US House of Representatibes Nancy Pelosi joined the Armenian Assembly of America’s landmark 50th anniversary, Armradio reports.

November 19, 2022 - 15:09

World Cup 2022: Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses West of ‘hypocrisy’

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has accused the West of “hypocrisy” in its reporting about Qatar’s human rights record on the eve of the World Cup, the BBC reports.

November 19, 2022 - 15:04

We assess the Turkish-Armenian normalization dialogue positively, Assistant Secretary of State Donfried

Karen Donfried, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, referred to the rapprochement process between Armenia and Turkey in her statement, 1lurer reports.

November 18, 2022 - 12:25

Our bilateral relations with Armenia have never been stronger, Karen Donfried

Karen Donfried, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, referred to the USA-Armenia relations in her statement, 1lurer reports.

November 18, 2022 - 12:21

U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan is “inexcusable and morally repugnant” - Senator Menendez

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says the U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan is inexcusable and is morally repugnant, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 17, 2022 - 14:49

Azerbaijan hands note of protest to France over Senate resolution

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has handed over a note of protested to the Charge d’Affaires of France in the country over the resolution calling for sanctions against Baku, adopted on November 15 by the Senate, press service of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan said, Armradio reports.

November 17, 2022 - 14:43

US midterms: Republicans narrowly win back the House

Republicans have secured the 218 seats needed for a majority in the lower chamber of Congress a week after the midterm elections, CBS News projects.

November 17, 2022 - 14:40

Turkish president threatens Greece once again

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday threatened Greece one more time, saying, “we can arrive suddenly one night.”, MNA reports.

November 17, 2022 - 12:10

G20 leaders adopted joint statement

Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies made a declaration on Wednesday saying they "deplore in the strongest terms Russia's aggression against Ukraine,” Reuters reports, 1lurer reports.

November 16, 2022 - 18:05

Microsoft will leave Azerbaijan

Microsoft Azerbaijan, the representative office of the global IT giant in Azerbaijan, is closing. President of the Azerbaijan Internet Forum, Osman Gunduz, made the statement. He says that the head of the Microsoft representative office in Azerbaijan and most of the employees have already stopped working, ABC News reports.

November 16, 2022 - 18:03

ANC France welcomes Senate’s pro-Armenian resolution, expects the same from the National Assembly

The Armenian National Committee of France has welcomed the historic resolution adopted by the French Senate, which strongly condemns Azerbaijani aggression, Committee member Harout Chirinian told Public Radio of Armenia.

November 16, 2022 - 14:31

Trump announces 2024 run for US President

Former US President Donald Trump said he would seek another term for the White House in 2024, Iran Press reports.

November 16, 2022 - 10:53

Russian peacekeeping mission accuses Azerbaijan of violating ceasefire in Nagorno Karabakh, targeting farmer

The Russian Ministry of Defense accused Azerbaijan of violating the Nagorno Karabakh ceasefire on November 12 when an Armenian farmer came under fire, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 14, 2022 - 17:53

Turkey ‘rejects’ US condolences over Istanbul attack

Turkey on Monday rejected US condolences over the death of six people in a bomb attack in Istanbul that Ankara blamed on an outlawed Kurdish militant group, Armradio reports.

November 14, 2022 - 14:30

Time to sanction Azerbaijan: Serj Tankian calls on global community to act

It’s time to cancel and sanction Azerbaijan, adding it to the list of countries committing gross human-rights violations and war crimes in our lifetime, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian said in an op-ed in The Rolling Stone, Armradio reports.

November 14, 2022 - 14:28

Turkey’s Cavusoglu responds to Armenian FM’s message of condolences

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has expressed gratitude for Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s message of condolences over the deadly blast in Istanbul, Armradio reports.

November 14, 2022 - 14:07

Turkey to appoint ambassador in Israel

Turkish President Recep Erdogan signed a decree appointing Sakir Ozkan Torunlar as Turkey’s ambassador to Israel, 1lurer reports.

November 13, 2022 - 14:09

Democrats retain control of US Senate

Democrats have kept control of the Senate after the crucial race in Nevada was announced in their favor, cementing a midterms election performance for the party that widely beat expectations, Iran Press reports.

November 13, 2022 - 10:39

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry summons Iranian ambassador

Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan Seyyed Abbas Mousavi was summoned to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday,MNA reports.

November 12, 2022 - 13:10

EU calls on Azerbaijan and Armenia to turn page of enmity and continue reconciliation efforts

The European Union welcomes the numerous steps undertaken by the Armenian and Azerbaijani leaderships to overcome their differences and reach a durable and sustainable peace in the region, Peter Stano, Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said in a statement released on the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the end of the 44-Day War, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 11, 2022 - 17:45

US not attempting to impose any agreements on Armenia and Azerbaijan – Ned Price

ThebUS remains committed to promoting a peaceful future for the South Caucasus region, State Department Spokesman Ned Price said at a daily briefing on Tuesday, Armradio reports.

November 9, 2022 - 17:59

The meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs emphasize the desire to achieve peace. US Department of State

The meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in the USA highlights the serious aspiration of the two countries to achieve peace through intensive dialogue, ARMENPRESS reports, the press service of the US State Department said, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 9, 2022 - 17:57

Strasbourg City Council adopts motion of support for Armenia

The Strasbourg City Council unanimously adopted a motion to support Armenia, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 9, 2022 - 17:56

US election: Speaker Pelosi re-elected, Turkey and Azerbaijan supporter Steve Chabot defeated

US Rep. Steve Chabot – Co-Chair of both the Congressional Turkey and Azerbaijan caucuses – has been defeated for re-election, reports the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

November 9, 2022 - 15:12

John Fetterman beats Dr. Oz and will be the next US Senator from Pennsylvania

John Fetterman, the Democrat lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, defeated Republican celebrity TV doctor Mehmet Oz to represent the state in the Senate, Armradio reports.

November 9, 2022 - 15:08

Climate goals should not be sacrificed amid Russian energy 'threats', Macron says

Reuters. The climate commitments made by countries in last year’s COP 26 summit in Glasgow should not be sacrificed in the face of “Russia’s energy threats,” French President Emmanuel Macron said at the COP27 summit on Monday (November 7).

November 9, 2022 - 11:20

Aliyev admits the occupation of Armenia's territory, also threatens the international community

Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan once again openly threatened Armenia, as well as Iran, the international community and the parties making efforts to establish peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

November 9, 2022 - 11:13

Toivo Klaar describes the meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs as encouraging and important

Toivo Klaar, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, described the meeting of the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan as encouraging, ARMENPRESS reports Klaar wrote about this on his Twitter page. Klaar emphasized that the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan had an important meeting in Washington yesterday.

November 8, 2022 - 18:45

Armenian Robin the Robot appears in National Geographic Kids magazine

This month’s issue of the National Geographic Kids magazine has also touched upon the Robin the Robot, created by Armenian company Expper Technologies, calling it “Robot Doc”, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 8, 2022 - 18:31

Seven killed in bus crash in eastern Turkey

Reuters. Firefighters on Monday (November 7) worked to put out flames at the accident scene where at least seven people were killed and 11 others injured when a truck collided with a passenger bus in Turkey's eastern Agri province.

November 8, 2022 - 13:55

Britain's Sunak meets France's Macron at COP 27

Reuters. French President Emmanuel Macron met British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday (November 7) on the sidelines of the COP27 summit in Sharm el Sheikh

November 8, 2022 - 13:53

Video - Foreign Ministers reiterated the commitments undertaken by the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Prague an Sochi

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov held a meeting on 7 November 2022 in Washington DC, USA, Armenia’s Foreign Ministry reports. The ministers were hosted at the Blair House where a joint meeting with the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken also took place, 1lurer reports.

November 8, 2022 - 13:51

The United States is committed to the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Blinken says

US State Secretary Antony J. Blinken welcomed Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, And Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Washington and delivered an opening speech before their meeting, 1lurer reports.

November 8, 2022 - 13:37

Mirzoyan-Blinken-Bayramov meeting to take place in Washington D.C.

Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Washington D.C. on November 7, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 7, 2022 - 15:51

Twitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover

Twitter has confirmed plans to allow users to buy blue-tick verified status, the BBC reports.

November 6, 2022 - 17:37

North Korea fires four ballistic missiles

North Korea fired four short-range ballistic missiles towards the Yellow Sea on Saturday, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing South Korean military sources, TASS reports.

November 6, 2022 - 15:05

U.S. To deploy B-1B strategic bomber to U.S.-South Korea drill Saturday

The U.S. Air Force plans to deploy B-1B strategic bombers in U.S.-South Korea military exercises on Saturday, Yonhap News reported, after North Korea fired a barrage of weapons tests in recent days to protest allied military drills, Reuters reports.

November 6, 2022 - 15:03

Baku is ready to negotiate a peace treaty with Yerevan: Bayramov

Baku is ready to negotiate a peace treaty with Yerevan, the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan announced, 1lurer reports.

November 6, 2022 - 14:57

Russian President awards Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II with the Order of Honor

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II with Order of Honor to, ARMENPRESS reports, TASS informed.

November 5, 2022 - 18:25

French Senate motion calls for sanctions against Azerbaijan, reaffirms Artsakh recognition

A draft motion filed in the French Senate on Thursday calls for imposing sanctions against Azerbaijan and urges Baku to immediately withdraw its forces from Armenia, Armradio reports.

November 5, 2022 - 14:47

Bodies of 5 Iranians killed in Seoul Halloween sent to Tehran

Iran Embassy in Seoul says that the dead bodes of 5 Iranian citizens who were killed in Seoul Halloween will be transferred to Tehran, IRNA reports.

November 5, 2022 - 10:47

Trump drops strong hint about 2024 White House run

US ex-President Donald Trump has dropped one of his strongest hints yet that he may run for the White House again, the BBC reports.

November 4, 2022 - 14:17

Spanish MPs reject agreement with Azerbaijan, cite violence against Armenia

The Spanish Congress of Deputies voted 174 to 132 on Thursday to reject an international agreement signed with the Republic of Azerbaijan, El Confidencial reports.

November 4, 2022 - 14:13

NATO supports normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan

NATO supports the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Javier Colomina, the Alliance’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus, said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

November 4, 2022 - 14:10

Australia-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Union formed for 47th Parliament

Member for Bennelong, Jerome Laxale and Member for Bradfield, Paul Fletcher, have been appointed as the conveners of the Australia-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) for the 47th term of Australia’s Parliament, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU), Armradio reports.

November 4, 2022 - 14:06

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to speed up the agreement on the procedure of joint activity of border demarcation commissions

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to speed up the agreement on the procedure of joint activity of border demarcation commissions, ARMENPRESS reports.

November 4, 2022 - 10:40

Turkey, Russia keep working on gas hub, Erdogan says

Turkey and Russia work on setting up a gas hub, which may be built in Turkish Thrace, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a televised interview with the A Haber channel on Wednesday, 1lurer reports.

November 3, 2022 - 14:35

Corrupt and racist state of Azerbaijan is attacking the borders of Armenia, seeking to continue ethnic cleansing and genocide Valerie Boyer says

Ursula von der Leyen's partnership with Azerbaijan is a shame: the energy crisis cannot be an excuse, especially when we are faced with actual war crimes. French senator Valerie Boyer said in an interview with Public Senat TV channel, 1lurer reports.

November 3, 2022 - 14:32

Azerbaijan levels accusation against Iran

Concurrent with a trip by the Armenian prime minister to Tehran, the State Security Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan has leveled an accusation at the Islamic Republic of Iran, IRNA reports.

November 3, 2022 - 11:13

Now is time to open Turkey-Armenia border, to establish lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Caro Paylan

Member of Parliament of Turkey Garo Paylan, who arrived in Yerevan to participate in the first Global Armenian Summit, made a post on his Facebook page, , 1lurer reports.

November 2, 2022 - 17:15

Elon Musk dissolves Twitter’s board of directors

Elon Musk has dissolved Twitter’s board of directors – cementing his control over the social media platform, the BBC reports.

November 1, 2022 - 11:52

Recognition of sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders - statement of Sochi meeting

A trilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev took place in Sochi, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

November 1, 2022 - 11:33

Shocked by deadly stampede in Seoul – Armenia MFA

We are shocked by the tragic news of a deadly stampede from Seoul, Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Armenia Vahan Hunanyan said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

October 30, 2022 - 13:34

Seoul Halloween crush kills at least 151, injures 82

At least 151 people have died in a crush as huge Halloween crowds surged into a narrow street in South Korea’s capital, Seoul, the BBC reports.

October 30, 2022 - 13:32

Alen Simonyan condemns attack on Nancy Pelosi's house

Armenia’s Parliament Speaker Alen SImonyan has condemned in strong terms the assault on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi house in San Francisco, 1lurer reports.

October 29, 2022 - 13:02

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband assaulted in break-in

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was “violently assaulted” by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, and he is now in the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, said her spokesman, Drew Hammill, the Associated Press reports.

October 28, 2022 - 18:23

Kremlin confirms trilateral meeting between Armenian, Russian, Azerbaijani leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will hold trilateral talks in Sochi on Monday, October 31, the Kremlin press service reported.

October 28, 2022 - 18:17

French Parliament to adopt resolution imposing sanctions on Azerbaijan

At the initiative of the Renaissance parliamentary group, the French National Assembly is planning to adopt a resolution that will impose certain sanctions on Azerbaijan, condemn the Azerbaijani aggression, demand the return of the occupied territories and return to the negotiating table, French MPs said at a meeting with their counterparts at the National Assembly, Armradio reports.

October 28, 2022 - 18:14

‘Armenia condemns all forms of terrorism’ – PM Pashinyan extends condolences to Iranian President

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan extended condolences to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on the terror attack in the Shah Cheragh shrine in the city of Shiraz, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 28, 2022 - 13:05

Armenian Americans call on Senate candidate Mehmet Oz to stop denial of Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans again called on Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz to end his complicity in Turkey’s Armenian Genocide denial, at a protest organized by the ANC of Pennsylvania (ANC-PA), timed with the televised debate between Dr. Oz and his opponent, Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, ANCA reported.

October 27, 2022 - 14:30

Pashinyan congratulates new UK PM on assuming office

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory letter to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak on assuming office, Pashinyan’s Office said, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 27, 2022 - 14:23

UN condemns Shiraz terrorist attack

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN secretary general, on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz, IRNA reports.

October 27, 2022 - 11:07

Direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan is key to resolving issues and to reaching a lasting peace, Ned Price

Ned Price, US State Department Spokesperson referred to the Washington’s efforts on the direct talks between Yerevan and Baku during his press briefing. He also referred to the accusations from Moscow that US id self-promoting in the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, 1lurer reports.

October 26, 2022 - 14:00

Video - Holy Mass for “Peace to Armenia” was held

On October 25, the Holy Mass for Peace to Armenia, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the Holy See, was held in the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore presided by Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, Armenian Foreign Ministry press office reports.

October 26, 2022 - 13:58

New British PM admits nation is facing severe economic crisis

The new British Prime Minister admitted that the nation is facing a severe economic crisis, pledging to fix the mistakes of his predecessor, Iran Press reports.

October 26, 2022 - 11:04

Midterm elections outlook darkens for Biden's White House

The White House has lowered its earlier optimism about the midterm elections and is now worried that Democrats could lose control of both chambers of Congress, administration officials say, Reuters reports.

October 26, 2022 - 11:03

Burbank Library to host screening and discussion about Armenians in America

As the Burbank Public Library’s annual Burbank Reads program draws to a close, the final event focuses on a screening of the documentary feature What Will Become of Us, an examination of life and purpose as an Armenian-American in contemporary times, along with a discussion following the film on Thursday evening, October 27, MyBurbank reports.

October 25, 2022 - 15:32

United Nations urges Koreas to engage in talk

The United Nations has asked North Korea to engage in dialogue with South Korea in an effort to defuse tensions in the wake of warning shots fired by both sides' military forces, Iran Press reports.

October 25, 2022 - 11:00

Rishi Sunak to become UK Prime Minister

The British Prime Minister's Office announced in a statement that the inauguration ceremony of Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister of this country, will be held on Tuesday evening, Iran Press reports.

October 25, 2022 - 10:55

World to witness last solar eclipse of 2022 on October 25

The last solar eclipse of 2022 will occur today, Tuesday, Iran Press reports.

October 25, 2022 - 10:50

Brussels to host Armenia-Azerbaijan border commission meeting

The session of the Border Delimitation and Border Security Commissions between Armenia and Azerbaijan will take place in Brussels during the first week of November, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan’s office told ARMENPRESS.

October 24, 2022 - 18:06

War in Ukraine should not make the world forget conflicts in Armenia, Syria, Iraq, Somalia – Macron

The war in Ukraine should not make the world forget the conflicts in Armenia, Syria, Iraq, Somalia and the Middle East, President of France Emmanuel Macron said, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 24, 2022 - 18:04

Congressman Garcia stands with Armenia

Congressman Mike Garcia referred to the latest aggression by Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

October 24, 2022 - 14:19

UK to decide New PM in coming hours after Johnson withdraws

United Kingdom members of parliament on Monday will choose who they want to be their new leader in the first stage of the race for No 10 Downing Street after Boris Johnson dramatically pulled out of the contest, Iran Press reports.

October 24, 2022 - 11:10

Biden says he intends to run again in 2024, and has the first lady’s support

US President Joe Biden said Friday that while he has not made a formal decision about running for reelection in 2024, he intends to do so — citing previous encouragement from his late son, Beau, and revealing that he has the backing of his wife, first lady Jill Biden, The Washington Post reports.

October 23, 2022 - 16:51

Donald Trump likely to prepare for 2024 US Presidential Election

Former Us President Donald Trump announced his preparations for the 2024 US presidential election, Iran Press reports.

October 23, 2022 - 11:08

Ultimate goal here is a peaceful solution and resolution between Armenia and Azerbaijan: US State Department

Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the US State department referred to the deployment of EU Observation mission at Armenia-Azerbaijan border during the October 19 press briefing, 1lurer reports.

October 20, 2022 - 14:08

French MFA responds to Azerbaijan’s criticism of Macron

The Foreign Ministry of France has responded to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s criticism of French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks made during an interview with France 2 channel, Armradio reports.

October 20, 2022 - 14:00

Australian Government urged to condemn Azerbaijan aggression against Armenia

The New South Wales Ecumenical Council, representing 18 prominent Christian congregations across Australia’s largest state, has made a powerful appeal to Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, urging the Federal Government to condemn Azerbaijan’s unprovoked military assault against the Republics of Artsakh and Armenia, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU), Armradio reports.

October 19, 2022 - 14:41

House of Senators of Uruguay condemns invasion of Azerbaijan into internationally recognized territory of Armenia

The Chamber of Senators of Uruguay has unanimously approved a statement condemning the Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia and the invasion of its internationally recognized territory, 1lurer reports.

October 19, 2022 - 14:37

Baku involved children in campaign against Macron

Baku’s ongoing campaign against French President Emmanuel Macron has now drawn in Azerbaijan’s children, a group of whom were enlisted to sing a song on public television insulting him and accusing him of being dishonest and pro-Armenian, 1lurer reports.

October 19, 2022 - 14:27

Pentagon: Iran not offering surface-to-surface missiles to Russia

Pentagon Press Secretary Gen. Patrick Ryder stated Monday that the United States has no information to corroborate reports about sending Iran's surface-to-surface missiles to Russia, Iran Press reports.

October 19, 2022 - 10:27

13 killed as Russian SU-34 fighter jet crashes into apartments in Russia’s Yeysk

At least 13 people have died after a Russian SU-34 fighter jet crashed into a residential building in the western city of Yeysk during a training flight Monday, according to Russian TASS news agency.

October 18, 2022 - 13:45

EU fully committed to contribute to sustainable peace in the South Caucasus – Josep Borrell

The EU is fully committed to contribute to sustainable peace in the South Caucasus, EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrell said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

October 17, 2022 - 14:33

Turkey’s Erdogan criticised over ‘destiny’ comments after deadly mine blast

Turkey’s president has been criticised for linking the deaths of 41 miners in an explosion to “destiny”, saying such accidents “will always be,’ the BBC reports.

October 17, 2022 - 14:25

Appeal to Swiss Federal Parliament to condemn Azerbaijan's aggression

The Grand Council of the Swiss Canton and Republic of Geneva adopted a resolution on October 14, which is calling on the Swiss Federal Assembly (parliament) to condemn Azerbaijan’s latest aggression against Armenia and take measures so that the actions of Azerbaijan are not funded from the revenues received from the sale of Azerbaijani raw materials in Switzerland, 1lurer reports.

October 16, 2022 - 15:30

Composition of US Congressional delegation to visit Armenia announced

The composition of the delegation of the US House of Representatives, which will visit Armenia next week, has been announced, Armenpress reports citing the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

October 15, 2022 - 16:26

Mine blast’s death toll in Turkey rises to at least 40

An explosion in a coal mine in Turkey’s northern Bartin province on Friday killed 40 people, the country’s authorities reported, but it was not clear how many people were still trapped due to the blast that occurred as 110 people were working, TVP World reports.

October 15, 2022 - 14:02

Ambassador Tolmajian referred to Azerbaijan's aggression against territory of Armenia at meeting with Speaker of National Assembly of France

On October 13, Armenian Ambassador to France Hasmik Tolmajian met the Speaker of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet. The Ambassador thanked for the warm reception, standing in support of Armenia and efforts aimed at strengthening Armenian-French friendship, 1lurer reports.

October 15, 2022 - 13:03

US announces new $725m military assistance package for Ukraine

The United States will send Ukraine an additional $725m package of weapons and other military assistance, Iran Press reports.

October 15, 2022 - 10:28

Settlement of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan to remain a priority for the US – Ned Price

he US will continue to be engaged in the settlement of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Spokesperson for the Department of State Ned Price said at a daily briefing.

October 12, 2022 - 11:44

Azerbaijan must withdraw from territory of Armenia: PACE lawmaker calls for negotiating peace agreement

French delegate at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jacques Le Nay delivered remarks at the PACE plenary session, stating that the territorial integrity of Armenia must be preserved and Azerbaijan must withdraw from the territory of Armenia.

October 11, 2022 - 19:56

Azerbaijan must withdraw its forces from sovereign territory of Armenia: PACE lawmaker haunted by Azeri war crimes

Swedish delegate at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Boriana Aberg urged Azerbaijan to withdraw its armed forces from the sovereign territory of Armenia.

October 11, 2022 - 19:49

Storm Julia kills 25 in Central America

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The death toll from storm Julia rose to at least 25 on Monday, officials said, with most victims in El Salvador and Guatemala.

October 11, 2022 - 14:43

CoE Secretar General tells Azerbaijan to provide information on measures taken over killings of Armenian POWs

Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić addressed a letter to Azerbaijani foreign minister Jeyhun Bayramov, requesting to provide “detailed and precise information on the measures taken by the Azerbaijani authorities” regarding the video footage depicting the extrajudicial killings of Armenian POWs by Azerbaijani forces.

October 11, 2022 - 10:35

PACE autumn session to discuss also Azerbaijan’s aggression against Armenia

The autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will also address the military hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the targeting of civilian infrastructures, according to the PACE website.

October 10, 2022 - 15:49

French Senate to consider sanctions against Azerbaijan

On November 15 the French Senate will consider a motion for resolution proposong sanctions against Azerbaijan.

October 10, 2022 - 10:10

Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on Oct 9

Tehran, IRNA – The following headlines appeared in English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Sunday, October 9, 2022:

October 9, 2022 - 14:59

Lack of fuel in France makes people wait in long lines at gas stations

Lack of fuel in France makes people wait in long lines at gas stations.

October 9, 2022 - 12:54

EU border mission has “potential to build confidence” between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Washington

ARMENPRESS. The United States is particularly pleased with the progress on an EU observer mission that will be dispatched to the Armenian-Azerbaijani border and this mission has the potential to build confidence between both sides, United States State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said at a press briefing.

October 9, 2022 - 10:33

MP Till Mansman calls on German federal government to actively support South Caucasus peace process

Member of the German Bundestag (parliament) Till Mansman welcomed Armenia and Azerbaijan’s agreement to respect each other’s borders, at the same time clearly emphasized the fact that Azerbaijan has attacked Armenia and that the reports on gross violations of human rights during military actions must be investigated.

October 8, 2022 - 16:50

ODHIR shocked by footage showing the execution of Armenian POWs

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is shocked by the video footage apparently showing the execution of Armenian POWs, and calls for an immediate investigation of this and past reported crimes targeting civilians at the Azerbaijani-Armenian border.

October 8, 2022 - 13:20

US again calls on Azerbaijan to pull back troops to their initial positions - Permanent Representative to OSCE

The United States remains deeply engaged in helping Armenia and Azerbaijan work toward a comprehensive peace agreement, Ambassador Michael Carpenter , US Permanent Representative to OSCE, said in a statement in Vienna.

October 8, 2022 - 10:50

FM criticizes Danish police for lax security around Iran Embassy

IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a phone call with Iran's Ambassador in Copenhagen Afsaneh Nadipour, following the attack on Iran’s embassy in the capital of Denmark, criticized Danish police for lax security around Tehran Embassy.

October 7, 2022 - 21:03

Armenians stage silent protest as MPs grill Dutch PM on Azerbaijani attacks and war crimes

Armenians held a silent protest in front of the Dutch Parliament (Tweede Kamer), ahead of a debate at the Parliament with Prime Minister Rutte, reports the Federation of Armenian Organizations of the Netherlands (FAON), Armradio reports.

October 6, 2022 - 11:59

Azerbaijan explicitly bombarded and is occupying some parts of Armenia’s territory: Borrell

The EU has done everything it can to call on the parties to engage in a dialogue, to put in place a ceasefire, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell said during Question Time at the European Parliament on heightened tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, 1lurer reports.

October 6, 2022 - 11:54

European Parliament demanded independent investigation of war crimes against Armenia

Greens EFA (European Free Alliance) of the European Parliament is fully in solidarity with the people of Armenia, said Viola von Cramon-Taubadel, a member of the European Parliament, 1lurer reports.

October 6, 2022 - 11:51

EU agrees on new sanctions package against Russia

EU countries on Wednesday reached an agreement on an eighth sanctions package against Russia in response to its recent partial military mobilization and annexation of Ukrainian regions, MNA reports.

October 6, 2022 - 10:26

What matters more for EU, Azeri gas or Armenian blood? –MEP Jordan Bardella lambasts Borrell for 'ideological blindness'

French Member of the European Parliament Jordan Bardella strongly criticized Vice President of the European Commission and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell for “sacrificing European friendship with the Armenian people” over the EU's signing the energy deal with Azerbaijan when the latter is attacking Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 5, 2022 - 19:03

Creation of Stepanakert-Baku discussion mechanism discussed during Mirzoyan-Bayramov- Blinken call

A phone conversation was held between the Foreign Minister of Armenia, the U.S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 5, 2022 - 14:20

US continues to support ongoing efforts to reach lasting peace agreement – White House National Security Advisor

United States President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan welcomed the release of the 17 Armenian prisoners of war from Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 5, 2022 - 14:15

Canada's Foreign Minister calls for the perpetrators of the execution of Armenian POWs to be brought to justice

Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, referred to the videos of Armenian unarmed soldiers being brutally killed by Azerbaijani army, 1lurer reports.

October 4, 2022 - 17:32

Three Armenians elected to National Assembly of Quebec

Three women of Armenian descent have been elected to the National Assembly of Quebec, the Armenian National Committee of Canada reports.

October 4, 2022 - 13:49

France says execution of Armenian servicemen “deeply shocking”

Videos of summary executions of Armenian prisoners by the Azerbaijani army are deeply shocking, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement, Armradio reports.

October 4, 2022 - 13:45

Greece strongly condemns execution of unarmed Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijani forces

Utterly appalled by the horrific reports of the execution of unarmed Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijani forces, the Foreign Ministry of Greece said in a Facebook post.

October 4, 2022 - 13:43

Cyprus strongly condemns the execution of Armenian POWs by Azerbaijani forces

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus has strongly condemned the executions of unarmed Armenian prisoners by the forces of Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

October 4, 2022 - 13:42

US State Department calls for an investigation into the execution of Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijani soldiers

US State Department representative Ned Price called for a full and impartial investigation into the execution of Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijani soldiers, ARMENPRESS reports.

October 4, 2022 - 11:17

‘We continue to urge the parties to engage in peace process’ - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken commented on his meeting held with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in New York in a Twitter post, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 25, 2022 - 12:05

Turkey stands with Ukraine in the War: Kalın

Turkey stands with Ukraine in the war and will defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Spokesman İbrahim Kalın said, Bloomberg reports.

September 25, 2022 - 11:56

Europe should allow in Russian citizens seeking to flee the country - Charles Michel

Europe should allow in Russian citizens seeking to flee the country, European Council President Charles Michel said, as he blasted Russia’s “web of lies” in an address to the United Nations General Assembly, 1lurer reports.

September 25, 2022 - 11:53

Turkish military force killed in N Iraq

Turkish ministry of defense on Friday night announced that one of the country's military forces was killed in the north of Iraq, MNA reports.

September 24, 2022 - 14:18

Iran's diplomatic presence to be 'significantly reduced' in Ukraine

On 23 September 2022, Ukraine revoked the accreditation of the Iranian ambassador to Ukraine, Manouchehr Moradi. It decided to reduce Iran's diplomatic presence in Ukraine to protest Iran's drone deliveries to Russia, calling it an "unfriendly act that deals a serious blow to relations between Ukraine and Iran."The temporary charge d'affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ukraine was called, according to the foreign ministry of Ukraine.

September 24, 2022 - 14:15

Iran is against any change to geopolitical map and borders of region: Amirabdollahian to Bayramov

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian had a meeting with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov within the framework of the UN General Assembly in New York, 1lurer reports.

September 24, 2022 - 14:11

Video - Prime Minister Pashinyan meets with UN Secretary General António Guterres

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with UN Secretary General António Guterres in New York, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 24, 2022 - 10:48

In meeting with Charles Michel, Nikol Pashinyan emphasizes need for addressed assessments over Azerbaijani aggression

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with the President of the European Council Charles Michel in New York, 1lurer reports.

September 24, 2022 - 10:34

Armenian, Georgian Prime Ministers meet in New York, 1lurer repots.

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili in New York.

September 24, 2022 - 10:26

Short conversation between Ararat Mirzoyan and Joe Biden took place in New York

On September 21, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan participated in the reception organized by US President Joe Biden in honor of the delegations participating in the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, 1lurer reports.

September 23, 2022 - 13:06

Armenian side does not rule out possibility of Pashinyan-Erdogan meeting in Prague

Armenia doesn’t rule out the possibility of a meeting between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Prague, at the same time stresses that such a meeting is not confirmed at this moment, foreign ministry spokesperson Vahan Hunanyan said in response to a query from Armenpress.

September 23, 2022 - 13:04

PM Pashinyan meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in New York within the framework of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, 1lurer reports.

September 23, 2022 - 13:00

Video - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s speech at 77th session of UN General Assembly

As part of his working visit to New York, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan delivered a speech at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly at the UN headquarters.

September 23, 2022 - 12:50

Nikol Pashinyan, Antony Blinken meet in New York

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York within the framework of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, 1lurer reports.

September 23, 2022 - 12:46

Video - Armenian Prime Minister, President of Iran meet in New York

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi within the framework of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

September 23, 2022 - 12:42

Recent hostilities underscore the need to redouble our diplomacy, Joe Biden tells Armenia’s Pashinyan

On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, the President of the United States of America Joseph Biden sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Armradio reports.

September 22, 2022 - 17:45

Astana trio FMs sit for meeting in New York

The foreign ministers of the countries that are the guarantors of the Astana process were held in New York on Wednesday with the presence of the foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russia, and Turkey, Iran Press reports.

September 22, 2022 - 10:33

Polish PM says Russia will try to destroy Ukraine

Russia will attempt to destroy Ukraine and change its borders, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki warned on Wednesday (September 21) commenting on a partial mobilisation announced by Moscow, Reuters reports.

September 22, 2022 - 10:20

Tbilisi TV tower was lit up in colors of Armenian flag

On the occasion of the Independence Day of Armenia, the Tbilisi TV tower was lit up in the colors of the flag of the Republic of Armenia. We learn about this from the Facebook page of Armenia’s Embassy to Georgia, 1lurer reports.

September 22, 2022 - 10:19

Canada committed to further deepening the bilateral relationship with Armenia – Trudeau

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, yesterday issued the following statement on Armenia’s Independence Day

September 22, 2022 - 10:05

The world has failed to hold Aliyev accountable, Rep. Schiff says on Armenia’s Independence anniversary

The Azerbaijani attacks on Armenia, the war and ongoing aggression of the past two years – could have been prevented, if the international community, and the United States, had condemned the clear instigator in this conflict, Azerbaijan, instead of using the language of false equivalence, Congressman Adam Schiff said in a statement on Armenia’s Independence Day, Armradio reports.

September 22, 2022 - 10:03

Armenia expects international community’s targeted, adequate response to Azerbaijani war crimes

On September 21, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met with Foreign Minister of Sweden Ann Linde in New York, the foreign ministry reports.

September 22, 2022 - 09:58

Armenia’s efforts at ICJ and ECHR discussed with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Members of US Congress

Yeghisheh Kirakosyan, Armenia’s Representative on International Legal Issues, discussed Armenia’s efforts at the International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights with members of US Congress, Armradio reports.

September 21, 2022 - 16:59

More evidence on Azeri torture, desecration of captured Armenians presented to International Court of Justice

Armenia submitted new evidence to the International Court of Justice on cases of desecration of the bodies of Armenian troops and violence against Armenian prisoners of war committed by Azerbaijan, the Office of the Representative of Armenia on International Legal Affairs said, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 21, 2022 - 16:57

Paris City Hall raises Armenian flag in sign of solidarity

The Paris City Hall raised the Armenian flag on its building on the occasion of the Armenian Independence Day, as well as in sign of solidarity following the Azeri attack, the Armenian Embassy in France said on social media, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 21, 2022 - 16:51

We will continue to support the Armenian people’s democratic aspirations,sovereignty, and security–US Secretary of State

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated Armenia on Independence Day, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 21, 2022 - 10:42

Armenia, Kosovo FMs discuss perspectives of collaboration in international platforms

On a working visit to New York, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Donika Gërvalla-Schwartz, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, Armradio reports.

September 21, 2022 - 10:36

US continues to engage to facilitate dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia and help achieve a long-term political settlement to the conflict: Blinken tells Cavusoglu

US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price issued a statement after Secretary Antony Blinken’s meeting with Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

September 21, 2022 - 10:29

Iranian, French Presidents to meet in New York: Élysée Palace

The presidents of France and Iran will meet on Tuesday in New York, said Élysée Palace, Iran Press reports.

September 20, 2022 - 18:18

"It’s time for troops to disengage", Blinken says at meeting with Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for disengaging troops during the meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in New York, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 20, 2022 - 18:10

Georgia ready to mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan – PM

Georgia is ready to mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan to ensure peace and stability in the region, Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili said at a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Armradio reports.

September 20, 2022 - 13:54

Armenian FM briefs OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on details of Azerbaijani aggression

On September 19, on the margins of the 77th session of UNGA, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Foreign Minister of Poland, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Zbigniew Rau, the Armenian MFA reported, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 20, 2022 - 13:53

International community must condemn Azerbaijan's aggression – Greek governor issues statement

Giorgos Patoulis, Governor of Greece’s Attica region, issued a statement strongly condemning the aggression of Azerbaijan against Armenia, the Embassy of Armenia in Greece said on social media, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 20, 2022 - 13:51

Video - Azeri troops must withdraw from territory of Armenia – FM Mirzoyan at US-mediated meeting with Bayramov

On September 19, within the framework of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, a meeting was held between the Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov, with the mediation of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 20, 2022 - 11:39

US Secretary of State encourages Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs to meet again before end of September

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, who hosted Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in New York on September 19, encouraged the sides to meet again before the end of the month, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 20, 2022 - 11:34

Video - Foreign Minister of Armenia had meeting with Foreign Minister of Belgium

On September 19, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who is in New York on a working visit, had a meeting with Foreign Minister of Belgium Hadja Lahbib.

September 20, 2022 - 11:25

Foreign Ministers of Cyprus, Greece express solidarity and support to Armenian people

On September 19, within the framework of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, foreign ministers of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulides and Greece Nikos Dendias met in New York, the foreign ministry said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 20, 2022 - 11:19

In order to heal open wounds world must acknowledge the Armenian Genocide - US House Speaker

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi highlighted the necessity of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the world during her remarks at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts in Yerevan, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 19, 2022 - 11:01

Blinken urges Aliyev to adhere to ceasefire, disengage military forces

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to adhere to the ceasefire and disengage military forces, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 19, 2022 - 10:56

Our Congressional delegation’s visit to Armenia is a powerful symbol – Speaker Pelosi

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to Armenia to highlight the strong commitment of the United States to security, economic prosperity, and democratic governance in Armenia and the Caucasus region, the Speaker’s office said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 17, 2022 - 17:16

Iran’s permanent membership in SCO becomes official

The 22nd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Friday officially announced Iran’s accession to the permanent membership of the regional international organization, IRNA reports.

September 17, 2022 - 11:21

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirms upcoming Armenia visit

The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, confirmed on Friday that she plans to make a weekend visit to Armenia after the Azerbaijani attack, AP reports.

September 16, 2022 - 17:39

We should not help the enemy achieve his goal – former President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian issues statement

4th President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian issued a statement over the latest Azerbaijani attack on Armenia, his Office said, ԱՌՄԵՆՊՌԵՍՍ ռեպօռտս․

September 16, 2022 - 14:45

Speaker Pelosi urged to stop all military aid to Azerbaijan

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to take immediate action to stop all military assistance to Azerbaijan, which invaded Armenia this week and continues to ethnically cleanse indigenous Armenians from their Artsakh homeland, Armradio reports.

September 16, 2022 - 12:21

Pashinyan, Macron hold telephone talk

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone talk with President of France Emmanuel Macron, the PM’s Office said, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 16, 2022 - 12:16

Speaker of US House of Representatives Pelosi to visit Armenia in show of support amid Azeri attack – Politico

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi will travel to Armenia this weekend in a show of support for the country amid the Azerbaijani attack , two people familiar with the visit told Politico, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 16, 2022 - 10:43

Credible reports indicate Azerbaijan is planning another military offensive, Armenia warns UN Security Council

There are credible reports that Azerbaijan is planning yet another military offensive by widening the geography of the aggression, including from the direction of Nakhijevan, to realize its unlawful ambitions towards establishing an extraterritorial corridor through the sovereign territory of Armenia, Armenia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Mher Margaryan said at the UN Security Council debate on Armenian-Azerbaijani escalation, Armradio reports.

September 16, 2022 - 10:39

Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenia grossly violates norms of international law – Spanish lawmaker

aking advantage of the current situation connected with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Azerbaijan has launched a unilateral attack against Armenia, Member of Parliament of Spain Jon Iñarritu said, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 15, 2022 - 17:17

Stand with Armenia: Eric Esrailian raising awareness about latest Azerbaijani attack

Film producer, philanthropist, physician, and entrepreneur Eric Esrailian is raising awareness about the latest Azerbaijani attack on Armenia and asking thousands of his followers on social media to share the post and stand with Armenia, Armradio reports.

September 15, 2022 - 17:01

Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy condemns Azerbaijani attack on Armenia

The Secretary General of the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy (I.A.O.), Member of the Hellenic Parliament, Dr. Maximos Charakopoulos, on the occasion of the resumption of the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia, made the following statement:

September 15, 2022 - 16:57

MEP Emmanouil Fragkos expresses solidarity with Armenia, calls for sanctions against Azerbaijan

Member of the European Parliament Emmanouil Fragkos from Greece has expressed solidarity with Armenia and called for sanction against Azerbaijan, Armradio reports.

September 15, 2022 - 10:18

I stand with Armenian community: Los Angeles City Council member condemns Azerbaijan’s unprovoked attacks

Member of the Los Angeles City Council Nithya Raman released a message addressing Azerbaijan’s unprovoked military attacks against civilians in Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 15, 2022 - 10:14

US Congressman Schiff, Caucus leadership spearhead legislation condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attacks

US Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) spearheaded bipartisan legislation, along with the leadership of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attacks on the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh. Introduced in the House of Representatives, the Resolution calls for an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire," and for "all assistance to Azerbaijan to be immediately ceased," reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly), ARMENPRESS reports.

September 15, 2022 - 10:12

Only clear response to Azerbaijan’s aggressive actions by the international community can prevent new war, Armenian envoy tells OSCE

Armen Papikyan, the Permanent Representative of Armenia to the OSCE, participated and delivered remarks at the special session of the OSCE Permanent Council convened upon the initiative of Armenia, Armradio reports.

September 14, 2022 - 19:06

Italian MPs call on international community to condemn Azerbaijan’s attack against Armenia

A group of Italian lawmakers has condemned Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenia, ARmradio reports.

September 14, 2022 - 19:05

UK lawmakers call for sanctions against Azerbaijan amid renewed aggression against Armenia

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Armenia in the UK Parliament has condemned the latest attack of Azerbaijan against Armenia and called to hold Azerbaijan’s President properly accountable for its war crimes committed against the Armenian people, Armradio reports.

September 14, 2022 - 13:22

MEPs urge Azerbaijan to stop the offensive against Armenia

The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister (EPP, DE), the European Parliament’s Standing Rapporteur on Armenia Andrey Kovatchev (EPP, BG) and the European Parliament’s Standing Rapporteur on Azerbaijan Željana Zovko (EPP, HR) issued the following statement on Tuesday:

September 14, 2022 - 11:20

“We have seen significant evidence of Azerbaijani shelling inside Armenia” – United States

The United States has seen sufficient evidence that Azerbaijan is shelling inside Armenia and significant damage to Armenian infrastructure, United States Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said at a press briefing, ԱՌՄԵՆՊՌԵՍՍ ռեպօռտս․

September 14, 2022 - 08:43

India reacts to Armenian-Azerbaijani tensions, calls upon the aggressor side to cease hostilities

We have seen reports of attacks along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, including targeting of civilian settlements and infrastructure on 12/13 September 2022, Spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of Defense Shri Arindam Bagchi said said in response to media queries, Armradio reports.

September 13, 2022 - 20:42

Cyprus Foreign Ministry condemns Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus has expressed deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, following the assault unleashed by Azerbaijan against positions within the territory of Armenia in the early hours today, Armradio reports.

September 13, 2022 - 20:39

Rep. Adam Schiff to introduce resolution in Congress calling for Azerbaijan to cease attacks on Armenia and Artsakh

US Congressman Adam Schiff will introduce Congressional resolution calling for Azerbaijan to immediately cease its attacks on Armenia and Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 13, 2022 - 18:57

All forces should return to positions held prior to this escalation and ceasefire should be fully respected-EU’s Borrell

European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell issued a statement over the Azerbaijani military aggression against Armenia, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 13, 2022 - 17:52

Nothing can justify the criminal aggression of Azerbaijan against Armenia – MEP François-Xavier Bellamy

Nothing can justify the criminal aggression of Azerbaijan against Armenia. If we act now, we can stop this war, Member of the European Parliament from France François-Xavier Bellamy said at the European Parliament, Armradio reports.

September 13, 2022 - 17:01

France to raise Armenia, Azerbaijan clashes at UN Security Council

France will bring up the topic of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan at the U.N. Security Council, the office of President Emmanuel Macron said, adding that Macron continued to urge both sides to stick to a ceasefire, Reuters reports.

September 13, 2022 - 15:06

French President considers further escalation of tension unacceptable

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, Armradio reports.

September 13, 2022 - 13:50

Rep. Speier says outraged by heavy Azerbaijani strike on peaceful Armenian towns

Outraged by reports of heavy and coordinated Azeri artillery strikes on peaceful Armenian towns, Member of the US House of Representative Jackie Speier said in A twitter post, Armradio reports.

September 13, 2022 - 10:03

Aliyev must end his aggression immediately – Rep. Pallone

Member of the US House of Representatives Frank Pallone has strongly condemned Azerbaijan’s reckless military attack on southern Armenia, Armradio reports.

September 13, 2022 - 10:01

France welcomes the release of five Armenian prisoners

France welcomes the release of five Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijan, following the meeting in Brussels on August 31, 2022 between the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliev and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinian, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Armradio reports.

September 12, 2022 - 11:04

Armenian Defense Minister, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense reach agreement on peacekeeping, military education

Minister of Defense of Armenia Suren Papikyan had a meeting with the United States Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl on September 8 in the Pentagon, the Ministry of Defense said in a press release, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 9, 2022 - 11:46

King Charles III, the new monarch

At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales, BBC reports.

September 9, 2022 - 11:42

Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced.

September 8, 2022 - 22:50

Turkey attempts to turn back clock of history, to revive Ottoman Empire - Greek FM

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias commented on the statements made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 8, 2022 - 12:26

Prospects of cooperation between Armenian Peacekeeping Brigade and Kansas National Guard discussed

The Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan had a meeting with Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly in the United States, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 8, 2022 - 11:15

Human rights & Artsakh War discussed in the European Parliament

On Wednesday 7 September 2022, MEP Peter van Dalen (EPP Group, The Netherlands) hosted a conference with the title “Human Rights & the Artsakh War 2020” in the European Parliament (EP). The conference was co-organized by the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD), Armradio reports.

September 8, 2022 - 11:09

Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 14, with emergency satellite connectivity and car crash detection technology, at a launch event in the US, BBC reports.

September 8, 2022 - 11:06

US actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller banned from Russia

Russia has added US actors Ben Stiller and Sean Penn to Russia’s “stop list”, meaning they are now banned from entering the country.

September 6, 2022 - 20:45

Liz Truss becomes UK prime minister after meeting Queen at Balmoral

Liz Truss has become the UK’s new prime minister after meeting the Queen at Balmoral, where she was asked to form a government after the resignation of Boris Johnson, The Guardian reports.

September 6, 2022 - 20:21

Armenian Defense Minister off to US

The delegation led by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan left for the US on a working visit on September 5, press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defense informs.

September 5, 2022 - 14:00

Ancient Armenian church in Van holds 10th holy mass since reopening

A 1,100-year-old Armenian church on Akhtamar Island in Van province hosted its 10th special mass on Sunday since reopening in 2010 after a 95-year hiatus, Armradio reports.

September 5, 2022 - 13:56

Armenian Foreign Minister to meet Russian FM in Moscow

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will travel to Moscow on September 5 to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the foreign ministry said, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 5, 2022 - 13:52

Armenia to be invited to EU summit on new pan-European security body - The Guardian

Armenia is among the invitees to an EU summit to discuss a new organisation uniting the democracies of the European continent, The Guardian reported citing President of the European Council Charles Michel.

September 5, 2022 - 13:51

Normalization of Türkiye's relations with Zionist regime threatens Palestinian cause

A member of the Central Committee of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) censured Turkiye's action in normalizing relations with the Zionist regime and sending destroyers to Haifa port, Iran Press reports.

September 5, 2022 - 11:10

American source: Deal with Iran is best option

An unknown source from the United States Department of State told the Saudi-based Al-Arabiya Network on Saturday that the Biden administration sees an agreement with Iran as the best possible option, IRNA reports.

September 4, 2022 - 10:57

Congressional leaders demand U.S. humanitarian assistance to Artsakh

Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) were joined by a bi-partisan group of over 45 Members of Congress in calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power to “take immediate steps dedicating significant resources” to support the at-risk Armenian population of Artsakh, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

September 3, 2022 - 16:43

Russia to keep key gas pipeline to EU closed

Russia’s gas pipeline to Germany will not reopen as planned on Saturday, state energy firm Gazprom said, Armradio reports.

September 3, 2022 - 16:40

Armenian FM : Arbitrary interpretation of negotiations creates an impression that Azerbaijan intends to undermine the peace process

The position of the Armenian side regarding the five provisions proposed by Azerbaijan remains unchanged, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has said, Armradio reports.

September 3, 2022 - 16:36

Washington calls Iran's response "not constructive", without even reading it

The US has called Iran’s responses to the latest effort to revive the 2015 accord “not constructive,” while an official of US Department of State has said that they have not even read it yet, Iran Press reports.

September 3, 2022 - 12:51

Members of Congress push US government to penalize Azerbaijani and Turkish regimes for attack on Artsakh

US Members of Congress Frank Pallone, Gus Bilirakis, Jackie Speier, David Valadao and Adam Schiff sent a letter to President of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of Artsakh’s Independence Day, ARMENPRESS reports.

September 3, 2022 - 10:38

Twitter will launch a widely requested edit button for its paid subscribers

Twitter will launch a widely requested edit button for its paid subscribers in the coming weeks, the social media company said Thursday, Reuters reports.

September 2, 2022 - 12:12

EU-Armenia Civil Society Platform adopts statement at inaugural meeting, refers also to Artsakh issue

On 1 September 2022, the EU-Armenia Civil Society Platform established on the basis of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) held its inaugural meeting in Yerevan, the Platform told Armenpress.

September 2, 2022 - 11:14

Pashinyan, Aliyev agree to continue talks at the level of foreign ministers

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Brussels on August 31 under the mediation of European Council President Charles Michel, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

September 1, 2022 - 11:15

Charles Michel emphasized in a statement importance of release of Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijan

The President of the European Council Charles Michel emphasized the importance of the release of Armenian prisoners by Azerbaijan at the trilateral meeting with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports the press statement made by Charles Michel said after the trilateral meeting held in Brussels.

September 1, 2022 - 10:52

Biden: Gorbachev was a man of remarkable vision

US President Joe Biden has released a statement hailing “a man of remarkable vision” and sending his condolences, Armradio reports.

August 31, 2022 - 14:10

Last soviet president Gorbachev dead at age of 91

Former President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev has died at the age of 91, the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow stated on Tuesday, IRNA reports.

August 31, 2022 - 12:05

Former commander of Artsakh’s Defense Army arrested for negligent conduct during the defense of Shushi

Charges were pressed against Mikael Arzumanyan on August 30. He is arrested.

August 31, 2022 - 11:00

United States urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to intensify their diplomatic engagement

The United States urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to intensify their diplomatic engagement and achieve a comprehensive peace agreement, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson at the Department of State, said at a press briefing, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 31, 2022 - 10:57

France congratulates Philip Reeker on appointment as new United States Co-Chair of OSCE Minsk Group

France congratulated Philip Reeker on his appointment as the new United States Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 29, 2022 - 17:11

Winner of $1.33 billion in the US lottery did not claim the prize after 30 days

The winner of the $1.33 billion Mega Millions jackpot in the US still hasn't claimed the prize after 30 days, ARMENPRESS reports, citing "RIA Novosti", the Daily Mail newspaper said.

August 27, 2022 - 10:42

US State Department responds to Baku’s statement over appointment of new Co-Chair of OSCE Minsk Group

The United States Department of State responded to the statements made by the Azerbaijani foreign ministry over the appointment of the new US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group according to which such steps cannot contribute to the settlement of the Armenian-Azerbaijani relations.

August 26, 2022 - 10:33

424 Turkish intellectuals call on the government to reveal the assassination plan against Garo Paylan

424 Turkish intellectuals signed a statement urging the government to reveal the planned assassination attempt against Garo Paylan in 2016, which never was implemented, ARMENPRESS reports, Istanbul-based Armenian "Agos" periodical informed.

August 26, 2022 - 10:27

United States names new OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken appointed Ambassador Philip T. Reeker as Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations, who will also serve as U.S. OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 25, 2022 - 10:25

Armenian, French FMs discuss regional security issues

On August 24, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a phone conversation with the Foreign Minister of France Catherine Colonna, Armradio reports.

August 25, 2022 - 10:22

Borrell calls Iran's answer to EU proposal on nuclear deal "reasonable"

European Union foreign policy chief said on Monday that a response from Iran to the EU's latest proposal on a nuclear deal with the U.S. was "reasonable.", Iran Press reports.

August 23, 2022 - 10:58

Surmalu blast: Body of victim identified, 1 still presumed missing

The unidentified body recovered at the Surmalu trade center blast area belonged to citizen Gagik Karapetyan, the man who was one of the two presumed missing persons in the explosion, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Hayk Kostanyan said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 22, 2022 - 16:42

Putin’s ally's daughter killed in car bomb attack near Moscow

According to reports, the daughter of Alexander Dugin, who is reportedly a close aide of Putin was killed in a car bomb attack on Saturday, Iran Press reports.

August 21, 2022 - 11:46

Firefighters, medical workers, and journalists die in Turkey as a result of a major traffic accident

A major traffic accident took place in Gaziantep (Aintap) region of southern Turkey, as a result of which 15 people died, ARMENPRESS reports, "RIA Novosti" agency informs, citing Turkish sources.

August 20, 2022 - 18:23

Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia and Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan meet in Brussels

Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with Hikmet Hajiyev, assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, in Brussels, ARMENPRESS reports Toivo Klaar, EU's special representative for South Caucasus and crisis in Georgia, wrote on his official Twitter page.

August 20, 2022 - 10:44

Video - Friendship Bridge on Armenian-Georgian border officially inaugurated

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili today participated in the official inauguration of the Armenian-Georgian Friendship Bridge at the Bagratashen-Sadakhlo checkpoint on the Armenia-Georgia interstate border, Armradio reports.

August 20, 2022 - 10:42

Moscow warns about contacts with "unfriendly" countries

Contacts between Russia's allies and countries "unfriendly" towards Russia should not harm the strategic partnership with Moscow, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 19, 2022 - 11:10

27-year-old becomes first Armenian to be appointed District Governor in Turkey

An ethnic-Armenian Turkish lawyer is set to become the first ever Armenian to hold the post of district governor in Turkey after his appointment as the District Governor of Babadag, a city and district in the Denizli Province, aynahaber.net reported.

August 18, 2022 - 12:55

Charles Michel extends condolences to families of victims of Yerevan explosion

President of the European Council Charles Michel extended condolences to the families of the victims of the Yerevan explosion, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 18, 2022 - 12:12

French Foreign Ministry extends condolences over Yerevan’s Surmalu shopping center blast

France expresses its solidarity with Armenia on the first day of national mourning declared after the explosion in Yerevan's "Surmalu" shopping center on August 14, ARMENPRESS reports, the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France said in a statement.

August 18, 2022 - 12:09

Deeply saddened by the shocking explosion in Yerevan – Georgian President

Deeply saddened by the shocking explosion in Yerevan. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

August 17, 2022 - 11:47

CoE Secretary General offers condolences to Armenian PM over deadly blast

Marija Pejčinović Burić, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding the explosion in Yerevan’s “Surmalu” shopping center, Armradio reports.

August 17, 2022 - 11:45

Iranians missing in Armenia blast found healthy in Georgia

Iran’s embassy in Armenia said that the six Iranians thought to be missing after the blast in Yerevan had gone to Georgia, IRNA reports.

August 16, 2022 - 18:16

Yerevan blast: EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi extends condolences

The EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi extended condolences over the deadly market explosion in Yerevan, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 16, 2022 - 11:24

Turkey MP Garo Paylan offers condolences over Yerevan market blast

Member of Parliament of Turkey Garo Paylan from the opposition HDP party offered condolences to the Armenian people on the deadly Surmalu market explosion in Yerevan, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 15, 2022 - 16:20

Russia’s Putin offers condolences over deadly blast in Yerevan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered condolences over the deadly blast in Yerevan, Armradio reports.

August 15, 2022 - 16:17

News about massive explosion in Yerevan shocking – Georgian MFA

News about a massive explosion in Yerevan, Armenia is shocking, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

August 15, 2022 - 16:15

Following with concern the aftermath of devastating explosion in Yerevan: Greece MFA

Following with concern the aftermath of the devastating explosion in Yerevan, Armenia, the Foreign Ministry of Greece said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

August 15, 2022 - 10:38

The process of normalization of relations with Armenia continues. Çavuşoğlu

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu spoke about the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations, saying that the process continues and some steps have been taken in that direction, ARMENPRESS reports the Azerbaijani "APA" agency informs, referring to its correspondent in Istanbul.

August 12, 2022 - 17:28

NSW State Conference of Australian Liberals recognises the Republic of Artsakh and Armenian, Assyrian and Greek genocides

The New South Wales Liberal Party State Conference has adopted a motion calling on the Federal Australian Government to recognise the independence of the Republic of Artsakh, as well as accurately characterise the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides committed by the Ottoman Empire in 1915, the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU) reported.

August 12, 2022 - 17:17

New South Wales parliamentarians call on Australian Government to condemn Azerbaijani aggression

On Tuesday 9th August 2022, the convenors of the New South Wales Armenia-Australia Friendship Group appealed to Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon. Penny Wong, requesting the Federal Government publicly condemns Azerbaijan’s latest attacks against the indigenous Armenians of the Republic of Artsakh, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU).

August 11, 2022 - 17:45

British lawmakers share concerns over the situation in Artsakh with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

In a letter to UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, a group British lawmakers have raised concerns regarding the deteriorating security situation in Nagorno Karabakh. The letter sets out six urgent concerns, all of which should be urgently addressed, Armradio reports.

August 11, 2022 - 17:43

Elon Musk sells $6.9bn of Tesla shares as Twitter lawsuit looms

Tesla boss Elon Musk has sold another 7.92 million shares in the electric car maker, worth around $6.88bn, the BBC reports.

August 10, 2022 - 15:31

Donald Trump says FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Florida home

Former US President Donald Trump has said his Florida home was raided by the FBI, and that agents broke open a safe, the BBC reports.

August 10, 2022 - 11:05

The USA and its allies should condemn the violence of Azerbaijan - Congresswoman Lori Trahan

US Congresswoman Lori Trehan called on the United States and allied countries to condemn the latest violence against Artsakh by Azerbaijan, ARMENPRESS reports, she wrote on her "Twitter" page.

August 7, 2022 - 11:24

US congresswoman calls on the State Secretary to hold Aliyev's regime accountable and prevent further massacres

The US Department of State should use all its diplomatic tools to hold Azerbaijan's leadership accountable for the attacks against Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports US Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky said.

August 7, 2022 - 11:23

US congresswoman urges to use any diplomatic tool to prevent attacks against Artsakh

US Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence strongly condemned Azerbaijan's use of military pressure against Artsakh along the Lachin Corridor, ARMENPRESS reports the congresswoman wrote on her "Twitter" page.

August 7, 2022 - 11:21

US Secretary of State calls on Aliyev to de-escalate the situation

Ned Price, the spokesperson of the US Department of State, presented details about the telephone conversations of the Secretary of State Antony Blinken with the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

August 7, 2022 - 11:20

US should take immediate action to hold Aliyev regime accountable: Rep. Schiff condemns latest attack against Artsakh

House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) condemns Azerbaijan’s latest attack against Artsakh, and calls for an end to U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan, the immediate return of Armenian POWs, and expansion of aid to Artsakh, Armradio reports.

August 6, 2022 - 11:00

PM Pashinyan holds phone conversation with US Secretary of State

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister.

August 6, 2022 - 10:53

Azerbaijan should stop military operations against the people of Nagorno Karabakh. Robert Menendez

Member of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez issued a statement condemning Azerbaijan's aggressive actions, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 6, 2022 - 10:52

MEP Marina Kaljurand “appalled” by recent military operation launched by Azerbaijan

I am appalled by the recent serious breaches of the ceasefire on the Nagorno-Karabakh line of contact and in particular the military operation launched by Azerbaijan on 3 August around the Lachin corridor and in the north-western section, Chair of the EU Delegation for relations with the South Caucasus, MEP Marina Kaljurand said in a statement, Armradio reports.

August 5, 2022 - 12:00

Protesters storm Azerbaijani Embassy in London and take down flag

Eight men have been arrested after a group of protesters stormed the Azerbaijani embassy in London, Metro reports.

August 5, 2022 - 11:57

France’s Macron talks to Pashinyan and Aliyev, expresses concern over recent escalation

President of France Emmanuel Macron is closely following the development of the situation in the South Caucasus. He spoke by telephone with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, this Thursday, August 4, 2022, and had talked the day before to the Armenian Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan, Armradio reports.

August 5, 2022 - 11:54

European Council President is in close contact with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan

The President of the European Council Charles Michel is in close contact with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan over the issue of their relations. He has already talked with the Prime Minister of Armenia and will talk with the President of Azerbaijan as well, ARMENPRESS was informed from the EU, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 5, 2022 - 11:52

Armenia expects Russian peacekeepers to thwart any attempt of breaching line of contact in Nagorno Karabakh – PM

Armenia expects that any attempt to breach the line of contact in Nagorno Karabakh will be thwarted by the Russian peacekeeping contingent, and that the Azerbaijani military detachments located inside from the line of contact will be withdrawn, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at the Cabinet meeting, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 4, 2022 - 14:12

Armenian MPs expect Russian peacekeepers to restore stability in the area of their responsibility

Amid a new wave of Azerbaijani aggression against Artsakh, lawmakers from the Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract faction expect the Russian peacekeepers to take necessary actions to ensure stability in their area of responsibility, Armradio reports.

August 4, 2022 - 10:45

EU calls for immediate cessation of hostilities between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces

The European Union has called for immediate cessation of hostilities between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces, Armradio reports.

August 4, 2022 - 10:27

United States urges immediate steps to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation in Nagorno Karabakh

The United States urges immediate steps to reduce tensions and avoid further escalation in Nagorno Karabakh, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 4, 2022 - 10:25

Congresswoman Jackie Speier calls for termination of all U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan after deadly attack in Artsakh

United States Congresswoman Jackie Speier is calling on Washington to pull all U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan immediately after the latest deadly Azeri attacks in Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 4, 2022 - 10:23

Congressman Pallone calls for every US diplomatic tool available to halt Aliyev's dangerous actions

United States Congressman Frank Pallone is calling on Washington to “use every diplomatic tool available to halt Aliyev's dangerous actions” following the latest Azerbaijani attacks in Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 4, 2022 - 10:22

Pashinyan, Putin discuss implementation of trilateral agreements

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armradio reports.

August 3, 2022 - 10:49

EU concerned about reports on tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan – Toivo Klaar

The EU is concerned about reports of increased tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Toivo Klaar said in a twitter post, Armradio reports.

August 3, 2022 - 10:47

Armenia submits to ECHR new interstate complete complaint against Azerbaijan

On July 27, 2022, Armenia submitted to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) a new interstate complete complaint against Azerbaijan, the Office of the Representative of Armenia on International Legal Issues said in a statement, ARMENPRESS reports.

August 2, 2022 - 18:00

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike

The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden has confirmed, the BBC reports.

August 2, 2022 - 14:48

Pope Francis says he could step down, but not yet

Pope Francis has said the time may soon come when he needs to consider stepping down – and would do so if he felt his health meant that could not serve in the way he should, Armradio reports.

August 1, 2022 - 10:38

Canadian FM visits Ararat Armenian Summer Camp and Armenia pastry shop in Montreal

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Mélanie Joly visited Ararat Armenian summer camp in Montreal, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 31, 2022 - 11:04

Armenian humanitarian mission provides medical supplies to Aleppo hospitals

In cooperation with the Consulate General of Armenia in Aleppo, the medical group of the Humanitarian Mission of Armenia delivered 3.5 tons of medical supplies to the medical institutions of Aleppo, Armradio reports.

July 31, 2022 - 10:59

Spanish prosecutor asks for eight-year jail term for Shakira

A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of eight years for Colombian superstar Shakira over a 14.5 million-euro tax fraud case, a prosecutor's office document showed on Friday, Reuters reports.

July 29, 2022 - 19:11

Lulo Rose: Largest pink diamond in 300 years found in Angola

This rare pink diamond, weighing 34 grams, is thought to be the largest discovered in the last 300 years. The 170-carat stone has been named the “Lulo Rose”, after the mine in Angola where it was found, the BBC reports.

July 28, 2022 - 16:51

Blinken urges Azerbaijan’s Aliyev to release all remaining Armenian detainees

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken had a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Office of the State Department Spokesperson said, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 27, 2022 - 10:38

Russia to pull out of International Space Station

Russia says it will withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024 and build its own station instead, Armradio reports.

July 27, 2022 - 10:22

Erdogan says Turkey ‘serious’ in normalization process with Armenia

Turkey is determined and serioud in the normalization process with Armenia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in an interview with TRT, Armradio reports.

July 26, 2022 - 18:23

Meeting between Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders possible – Eduard Aghajanyan

Chief of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations Eduard Aghajanyan does not rule out a meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders, Armradio reports.

July 26, 2022 - 18:19

Pashinyan, Blinken discuss Armenia-US agenda, regional processes

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Armradio reports.

July 26, 2022 - 10:04

Iraq’s anger against Turkey snowballing

A deadly Turkish attack on a civilian resort in a tourism city in Iraqi Kurdistan has unleashed Iraqi wrath against Turkey and laid bare the tenuousness of Turkish influence in Iraq, Tehran Times reports.

July 24, 2022 - 17:10

French city of Clermont-Ferrand names square after Armenia

A square in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, France, has been named after Armenia and dedicated to the memory of innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide, Armradio reports.

July 23, 2022 - 13:16

Charles Aznavour’s statue to be installed in France: Yerevan, Paris preparing for the singer’s 100th birth anniversary

Armenia and France are preparing for the 100th birth anniversary of Charles Aznavour (2024), Armradio reports.

July 22, 2022 - 22:13

Russia, Ukraine sign grain deal with UN, Turkey

A deal to allow Ukraine to resume exports of grain has been signed in Istanbul, Armradio reports.

July 22, 2022 - 22:11

Tesla sells most of its Bitcoin holdings

Tesla, which made waves last year when it revealed a major investment in Bitcoin, has now sold off most of its holdings of the cryptocurrency, the BBC reports.

July 21, 2022 - 18:40

Azerbaijan’s maximalist rhetoric distorts efforts for establishing peace – Armenian FM

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met with Speaker of the Senate (upper house of parliament) of Poland Tomasz Grodzki on the sidelines of his official visit in Warsaw, the Foreign Ministry said in a news release, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 21, 2022 - 10:29

Human rights groups criticize EU’s Azerbaijan gas deal

Human rights groups have criticized an EU deal to ramp up gas supplies from Azerbaijan, as Europe scrambles to secure non-Russian sources of energy, The Guardian reports.

July 21, 2022 - 10:17

Armenian, Polish FMs refer to regional and international security issues

Within the framework of the official visit to Poland, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau on July 19, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 20, 2022 - 11:34

United States welcomes meeting between Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs – State Department spox

The United States welcomes the meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held in Tbilisi, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said at a press briefing, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 20, 2022 - 11:33

France welcomes meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs, reaffirms support for continuing direct talks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France has commented on the latest meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan held in Tbilisi, Georgia, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 20, 2022 - 11:29

Putin refers to Nagorno Karabakh conflict during the meeting with Erdoğan in Tehran

During the meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Tehran, Russian President Vladimir Putin, among other issues, also talked about the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, ARMENPRESS reports, the Kremlin's official website informs.

July 20, 2022 - 11:28

EU’s Borrell welcomes the meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell has welcomed the meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov in Tbilisi over the weekend, Armradio reports.

July 19, 2022 - 11:10

America will not stand by as Azerbaijan continues its belligerency against the Armenian people – Adam Schiff

Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) has emphasized the importance of recent U.S. House passage of Amendment #121 to the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.7900), reports the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

July 19, 2022 - 11:05

Armenian PM, chief of Russia’s Intelligence Service discuss processes taking place in the South Caucasus

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation Sergey Naryshkin.

July 18, 2022 - 17:51

It's official, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are married

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially tied the knot, a source close to Lopez tells CNN.

July 18, 2022 - 14:24

Cargo aircraft carrying weapons crashes in Greece

A cargo plane carrying 11 tonnes of weapons – including land mines – to Bangladesh, crashed in northern Greece, the BBC reports.

July 17, 2022 - 19:35

Foreign Ministers discuss normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan

On July 16, the meeting of Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov was held in Tbilisi, hosted by Foreign Minister of Georgia Ilia Darchiashvili, Armradio reports.

July 17, 2022 - 11:09

Ivana Trump, Donald Trump’s first wife, dies at 73

Ivana Trump, Donald Trump’s first wife and the mother of three of his children, has died aged 73, the BBC reports.

July 15, 2022 - 11:38

US lawmakers adopt amendment restricting sale or transfer of F-16s and modernization kits to Turkey

With a vote of 244-179, the U.S. House adopted an ANCA-backed amendment spearheaded by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co Chair Frank Pallone Jr., Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Congressman Gus Bilirakis, restricting the sale or transfer of F-16s or F-16 modernization kits to Turkey, Armradio reports.

July 15, 2022 - 11:28

Video - Climate change and extreme weather events hit globe from Italy to Australia

A deadly glacial avalanche in Italy, the fourth major flood in Sydney since March, record Alaskan wildfires, and another US heat wave — extreme weather events tied to human-caused global warming, mainly depended on greenhouse gases produced by industrial countries in Europe and the US, are slamming disparate parts of the planet. The results, so far, have been deadly and increasingly costly.

July 14, 2022 - 10:36

Iran, Vatican share same views on solving global crises, FM says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday that Iran and Vatican share the same views on focusing on political solutions to existing global crises, IRNA reports.

July 13, 2022 - 13:38

Armenia-Turkey normalization to positively affect entire region – US State Department

The State Department of the United States of America has expressed support to the ongoing process of normalizing the relations between Armenia and Turkey, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 13, 2022 - 13:19

U.S. House set to vote on amendments calling for release of Armenian POWs, requiring reports on Azerbaijani war crimes

The U.S. House Rules Committee cleared the path for full House consideration of four ANCA-backed amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA – H.R.7900) that call for Azerbaijan’s immediate release of Armenian POWs, require U.S. State Department reports on Azerbaijani war crimes, and place conditions on the proposed sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, ANCA reports.

July 13, 2022 - 13:16

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44bn takeover deal

Twitter is suing billionaire Elon Musk to try to force him to buy the social media firm, setting up a legal battle with the world’s richest man, the BBC reports.

July 13, 2022 - 13:10

Russia’s Putin to meet Erdogan and Raisi next Tuesday

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran next week, Armradio reports.

July 12, 2022 - 20:22

Biden’s nomination of new Ambassador to Armenia sent to Senate

The White House has sent a number of nominations and withdrawals to the Senate, Armradio reports.

July 12, 2022 - 14:26

Iran FM holds talks with Italian businessmen in Rome

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Monday met with a group of Italian businessmen and industrialists in Rome, IRNA reports.

July 12, 2022 - 10:47

Garo Paylan comments on the telephone conversation between Pashinyan and Erdogan

Garo Paylan, a member of the Turkish parliament with Armenian origin, referred to the telephone conversation between Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 12, 2022 - 10:41

Pashinyan, Erdogan talk Armenian-Turkish normalization

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Armradio reports.

July 11, 2022 - 17:43

British Foreign Minister announces her candidacy for Prime Minister

UK foreign minister on Sunday joined the race to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister and leader of the ruling Conservative party, IranPress reports.

July 11, 2022 - 13:19

When world’s focus is on Ukraine, Azerbaijan may be tempted to launch large-scale provocation at any moment - Armenia FM

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict still needs a final settlement through negotiations under the mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairmanship; a settlement, which should provide guarantees of security and protection of all rights of the Armenians of Artsakh and accordingly the deriving final status of Nagorno-Karabakh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview to the Greek newspaper “Kathimerini”, within the framework of his June 27 working visit to Greece.

July 10, 2022 - 12:22

Fitch cuts Turkey’s credit rating deeper into junk territory

Fitch Ratings downgraded Turkey’s sovereign debt rating further into junk, saying the government’s policies are contributing to “spiralling inflation” and discouraging capital inflows, Bloomberg reports.

July 10, 2022 - 11:58

Elon Musk ends $44bn bid to buy Twitter

Elon Musk says he is ending $44bn bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of merger agreement, the BBC reports.

July 9, 2022 - 11:14

Canada imposes sanctions on Patriarch Kirill of Russia

Canada has imposed sanctions on Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill and Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova among 21 Russian nationals, in response to the country’s smilitary operation in Ukraine, according to a government release.

July 9, 2022 - 11:02

Salzburg University offering grants for research on cultural-spiritual heritage of Artsakh

The Armenian studies Division at the University of Salzburg Center for the Study of the Christian East has launched a new scholarship category, the ‘Research Grants for Armenian Studies focusing on the cultural-spiritual heritage of Artsakh.’, Armradio reports.

July 8, 2022 - 17:38

Video - Former Japanese prime minister shot at campaign event

Former Japanese prime minister was shot at a campaign event Friday, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japanese police sources, Iran Press reports.

July 8, 2022 - 13:39

Iran condemns assassination attempt of ex-Japanese PM

Islamic Republic of Iran has censured the assassination attempt against former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, IRNA reports.

July 8, 2022 - 13:31

Boris Johnson resigns as UK PM but stays in power until a successor is chosen

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday after droves of top government officials quit over the latest scandal to engulf him, marking an end to three tumultuous years in which he tried to brazen out one ethical lapse after another with a combination of charm, bluster and denial, Euronews reports.

July 8, 2022 - 10:37

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe critically shot while campaigning

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign speech on Friday in the west of the country, Euronews reports.

July 8, 2022 - 10:33

The number of births has increased in Artsakh

In the first half of the current year, 864 births were registered in Artsakh, which, compared to the same period of 2021, is an increase of 204 or 131 %. ARMENPRESS reports Lilia Petrosyan, Head of the Social-Demographic and Labor Market Statistics Department of the National Statistical Service of the Artsakh Republic, told ARTSAKHPRESS.

July 6, 2022 - 11:16

Rep. Schiff submits NDAA amendment calling for immediate release of Armenian POWS

Congressman Adam Schiff has introduced a bi-partisan amendment to the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calling for Azerbaijan’s immediate release of Armenian POWs and captured civilians, Armradio reports.

July 6, 2022 - 11:13

Rep. Speier submits NDAA amendment to zero-out U.S. military and security assistance to Azerbaijan

Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Congresswoman Jackie Speier has introduced an amendment to the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would zero-out U.S. military and security assistance to Azerbaijan, reports the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

July 6, 2022 - 11:03

US lawmakers urge Biden against selling F-16 to Turkey

US lawmakers, Democratic and Republican, urged President Joe Biden’s administration against selling F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, ALARABIYA news reports.

July 6, 2022 - 11:00

India, Armenia Exploring Long-term Military Cooperation

India and Armenia are exploring long-term military cooperation as part of their efforts to deepen bilateral relations, a senior Indian official said during a visit to Yerevan on Monday.

July 5, 2022 - 13:13

Video - Deepening of relations with India one of Armenia’s foreign policy priorities – FM

Comprehensive deepening and development of the relations with India is one of the foreign policy priorities of Armenia, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at the opening of the 8th session of the Armenian-Indian Intergovernmental Commission in Yerevan, Armradio reports.

July 5, 2022 - 10:58

Highland Park shooting: Six dead in 4 July parade shooting near Chicago

Five people have been shot dead at a 4 July Independence Day parade near the US city of Chicago, city officials say, the BBC reports.

July 5, 2022 - 10:51

Prices in Turkey rise at fastest pace for 24 years

Prices in Turkey are rising at their fastest rate in 24 years, according to the latest official figures, the BBC reports.

July 4, 2022 - 17:38

Video - Hrant Dink: Here and Now, a New Exhibition in Yerevan

15 years ago, Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink was assassinated in broad daylight outside the offices of his Agos newspaper in Istanbul. The outpouring of outrage within Turkish society after his death was the beginning of a rare joining of voices by Turks, Kurds and Armenians who shared his vision and came together to grieve – and to try to bring change within Turkey. 15 years on, the Hrant Dink Foundation has opened an exhibition in Yerevan called Hrant Dink: Here and Now, which invites guests to better understand his struggle, message and legacy.

July 4, 2022 - 15:07

Armenian PM congratulates US President on Independence Day

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory letter to US President Joe Biden on Independence Day, the PM’s Office said, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 4, 2022 - 11:19

The US one of Armenia’s most important partners: Khachaturyan congratulates Biden on Independence Day

The US is one of Armenia’s most important partners, President Vahagn Khachaturyan said in a congratulatory mesage to US President Joe Biden on the occasion of Independence Day, Armradio reports.

July 4, 2022 - 11:13

Amirabdollahian: Turkey's military operations in Syria will cause regional instability

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that any kind of military operation by Turkey in Northern Syria will result in instability and insecurity in the region, IRNA reports.

July 3, 2022 - 16:20

Video - Iranian FM, Syrian President discuss expanding relations

Iranian Foreign Minister met with the Syrian President in Damascus on Saturday afternoon to discuss already back-to-back relations as the Iranian official announced Tehran-Damascus's new era of cooperation upon his arrival in Syria, Iran Press reports.

July 3, 2022 - 11:59

Secretary for West of Indian Foreign Ministry to visit Armenia

On July 4, the Secretary for West of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of India Sanjay Verma will arrive in Armenia, Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahan Hunanyan said in a statement on social media, ARMENPRESS reports.

July 3, 2022 - 11:25

Angela Merkel to chair the jury of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be the next president of the jury for the prize, worth 1 million euros, awarded annually by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Armradio reports.

July 3, 2022 - 11:23

Armenia, Turkey agree on the issues of land border crossing and direct air cargo transportation

Special representatives of the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey, Ruben Rubinyan, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia, and Ambassador Serdar Kılıç held the fourth meeting in Vienna on July 1.

July 2, 2022 - 13:50

Germany reaffirms willingness to develop mutually beneficial partnership with Armenia

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the Federal Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development of the Federal Republic of Germany Svenja Schulze and the delegation headed by her, Armradio reports.

July 2, 2022 - 13:49

Iranian ambassador to Ukraine stresses end of Ukraine War through diplomacy

The Iranian ambassador to Ukraine described the Islamic Republic's policy as opposing the war and the need to end it through diplomacy, Iran Press reports.

July 2, 2022 - 10:49

Armenia’s Pashinyan congratulates Trudeau on Canada Day

Armenia appreciates the development of relations with Canada and is determined to deepen them as much as possible, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on the occasion of Canada Day, Armradio reports.

July 1, 2022 - 18:55

Armenia, Turkey special envoys meet in Vienna

The meeting of the Special Representatives of Armenia and Turkey has started in Vienna, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vahan Hunanyan informs, Armradio reports.

July 1, 2022 - 18:45

Türkiye's recent attacks on northern Iraq left several civilians dead, including a child.

Following dozens of attacks on northern Iraq by Türkiye in the past two months, fighter jets of this country have once again attacked the villages of Dohuk in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, Iran Press reports.

July 1, 2022 - 13:16

1st African American woman sworn in as U.S. supreme Court justice

Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in at noon on Thursday to formally become an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, making her the nation's first African American woman to serve in that role.

July 1, 2022 - 13:11

Armenia does not see much progress in talks with Turkey

Armenia does not see much progress in the negotiation process with Ankara, Armenia’s Special Representative for normalization talks with Turkey Ruben Rubinyan told reporters at the National Assembly today, Armradio reports.

June 30, 2022 - 18:10

Armenian Genocide essay by fifth-grader honored by Monmouth County

James Badishkanian from Oak Hill Academy in Middletown, a Spring Lake resident, was awarded first place for his essay, “A Boy From Dikranagerd.” And it was a riveting essay about his great-grandfather Robert’s harrowing survival of a genocide by Turks in the town of Dikranagerd.

June 30, 2022 - 18:08

German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development to visit Armenia

German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze will arrive in Armenia on a two-day visit on June 30, the German Embassy in Armenia said, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 30, 2022 - 11:24

UK pledges an extra £1bn in military support to Ukraine

The UK will provide an additional £1 billion in military aid for Ukraine, a near-doubling in its support for the fight against Russia, the BBC reports.

June 30, 2022 - 11:14

Canada to open an Embassy in Armenia

Canada will open an Embassy in Armenia․ Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced the plans at a press conference yesterday, Armradio reports.

June 30, 2022 - 11:11

Turkey lifts veto on Finland, Sweden joining NATO, clearing path for expansion

NATO ally Turkey lifted its veto over Finland and Sweden's bid to join the Western alliance on Tuesday after the three nations agreed to protect each other's security, ending a weeks-long drama that tested allied unity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ռեւտեռս ռեպօռտս․

June 29, 2022 - 11:09

‘We look forward to Minsk Group’s continuing work’ – U.S. State Department

he U.S. Department of State Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs said that the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group discussed with counterparts the future of Nagorno Karabakh, RMENPRESS reports.

June 29, 2022 - 10:46

Video - Yerevan and Marseille keen to expand cooperation

The perspectives of deepening the 30-year cooperation between Yerevan and Marseille were discussed during Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan’s meeting with the deputy mayors of Marseille, Armradio reports.

June 28, 2022 - 18:21

Special Representatives of Armenia, Turkey to meet in Vienna on July 1st

The fourth meeting of the Special Representatives of Armenia and Turkey for the normalization process will take place in Vienna on July 1st, the Armenian Foreign Ministry informs, Armradio reports.

June 28, 2022 - 18:14

FM stresses reinforcing Iran-Turkey nations’ ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian elaborated on the Iranian Government’s foreign policy approach with regard to developing relations with neighbors and underlined reinforcing relations between Iran and Turkey, IRNA reports.

June 28, 2022 - 18:03

Amirabdollahian : "Political dialogue is the only way out of the situation in Syria"

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Tuesday voiced Tehran’s readiness to facilitate talks to alleviate concerns in Syria, IRNA reports.

June 28, 2022 - 17:59

Video - All civilized countries should call on Azerbaijan to return Armenian POWs: Minister Mirzoyan meets with Greek counterpart

“Violating international humanitarian law and the obligations undertaken with the Trilateral Statement of November 9, 2020, Azerbaijan continues to hold the Armenian prisoners of war and civilians in captivity, while the fate of hundreds of missing persons remains unresolved. All the civilized countries of the world, I repeat, all the civilized countries, using all possible opportunities, should contribute, call and insist Azerbaijan to return our prisoners,” Ararat Mirzoyan stressed.

June 28, 2022 - 10:53

No one and nothing can question the strong Armenian-Greek brotherhood. Armenian FM

Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan made a statement to the press following the meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, noting that no one and nothing can question the strong Armenian-Greek brotherhood.

June 28, 2022 - 10:42

Video - At least 6 killed and 500 hurt as arena stands collapse in Colombia

AT least four people have been killed and hundreds injured after a stand collapsed during a bullfighting festival.

June 27, 2022 - 16:36

Frozen baby mamoth discovered in Canada

A whole baby woolly mammoth has been found frozen in the permafrost of north-western Canada – the first such discovery in North America, the BBC reports.

June 27, 2022 - 11:07

New record in Georgia. The 14th baby born in the family of Ghazaryans

The family of the Ghazaryans living in Gandza village of Ninotsminda municipality has set a new record in Georgia, giving birth to the 14th baby, ARMENPRESS reports "Georgia" newspaper informed.

June 26, 2022 - 17:46

Turkey does not provide airspace to FLYONE Armenia for flights to Lebanon

The Turkish aviation authorities did not provide "FLYONE ARMENIA" airline with the opportunity to carry out overflight flights over Turkish airspace to Lebanon, due to which the company has to cancel Yerevan-Beirut-Yerevan flights until July 21 of this year, FLYONE ARMENIA company informed ARMENPRESS.

June 26, 2022 - 17:43

Eight medical professionals charged with homicide in Diego Maradona's death will go to trial

An Argentine judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical professionals charged with "simple homicide" in the death of football legend Diego Maradona will go to oral trial, according to court documents seen by CNN.

June 25, 2022 - 21:09

Video - Armenian Ambassador raises denial of genocide, destruction of cultural heritage at UN

Intolerance, discrimination, identity-based hate speech are among the underlying causes of atrocity crimes, Mher Margaryan, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the United Nations said at discussion on “Responsibility to Protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity” at the UN General Assembly, Armradio reports.

June 25, 2022 - 11:04

Armenia, Greece, Cyprus to cooperate on Diaspora issues

On June 24, a memorandum on trilateral cooperation on diaspora issues was signed between Armenia, Greece and Cyprus in Athens, Armradio reports.

June 25, 2022 - 10:56

Armenian Ambassador holds brief meeting with Joe Biden

On June 13, 2022 Armenian Ambassador to the US Lilit Makunts had a brief meeting with the US President Joe Biden as part of an event for newly appointed Ambassadors to the US, Armradio reports.

June 25, 2022 - 10:53

Ukraine receives US HIMARS long-range rocket systems

The US has delivered its HIMARS long-range rocket systems to Ukraine, Iran Press reports.

June 24, 2022 - 15:36

Biden nominates Kristina A. Kvien for U.S. Ambassador to Armenia

President Joe Biden nominated Kristina A. Kvien for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia, the White House said in a news release, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 23, 2022 - 11:24

EU countries reach full consensus on granting Ukraine candidate status

The countries of the European Union have reached a full consensus on granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership, citing Ria Novosti, Minister of State for European Affairs at French Foreign Ministry Clément Beaune said, ARMENPRESS reports.

June 22, 2022 - 11:15

Author of new book El Genocidio Armenio optimistic over recognition of Armenian Genocide by Spain

In an interview to ARMENPRESS, Ricardo Ruiz de la Serna said he wrote the book for justice aimed at raising awareness on the Armenian Genocide within the Spanish society.

June 21, 2022 - 13:56

Hong Kong’s iconic floating Jumbo restaurant sinks

A floating restaurant that was a famous Hong Kong landmark has sunk, days after it was towed away from the harbour where it operated for nearly 50 years, the BBC reports.

June 21, 2022 - 13:49

Cristiano Ronaldo’s £1.7million Bugatti Veyron crashes into a wall in Majorca

One of the two luxury cars Cristiano Ronaldo had shipped to Majorca for his family summer holiday has been involved in an accident, the Daily Mail reports.

June 21, 2022 - 13:45

Biden thinks Ukraine’s membership in EU ‘very likely’

US President Joe Biden said that he believed it was very likely that Ukraine will become a member of the European Union during a conversation with journalists in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware on Monday, according to an audio recording published by the White House’s press pool., TASS reports.

June 21, 2022 - 10:50

Ukraine to ban music by some Russians in media and public spaces

Ukraine’s parliament has voted in favour of banning some Russian music in media and public spaces, the BBC reports.

June 20, 2022 - 12:10

Macron loses majority at French National Assembly

Emmanuel Macron has lost control of the French National Assembly following a strong performance by a left alliance and the far right, the BBC reports.

June 20, 2022 - 12:06

Ukraine war could last for years, warns Nato chief

The West must prepare to continue supporting Ukraine in a war lasting for years, Nato's chief has warned, BBC reports.

June 19, 2022 - 17:45

U.S. drone sale to Ukraine hits snag

The Biden administration's plan to sell four large, armable drones to Ukraine has been paused on the fear its sophisticated surveillance equipment might fall into enemy hands, according to two people familiar with the matter, Reuters reports.

June 19, 2022 - 17:36

EU’s Borrell: Time to decide to return to JCPOA 'is now'

TEHRAN – Addressing the UN Security Council on Thursday, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said he is in “permanent contact” with all partis to the Vienna talks to resurrect the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

June 18, 2022 - 14:58

Georgia confirms first case of monkeypox virus

Georgian health authorities confirmed the first case of the monkeypox virus in the country earlier today, with the National Centre for Disease Control making the confirmation, Agenda reports.

June 16, 2022 - 16:56

Microsoft retires Internet Explorer after 27 years

Microsoft is finally retiring the consumer version of Internet Explorer, BBC reports.

June 15, 2022 - 17:48

Temporary exhibition “Arabic messages from Armenia: Heritage for Cultural Dialogue” opened at Qatar National Library

The exhibition presents 9 duplicate samples from the numismatic and archeological collections of the History Museum of Armenia, which present silver and copper dirhams issued in “Dvin”, “Armenia”, “Haroonabad” and “Aleppo” mints. Gold dinar issued in 752, copper felts issued at the “Barda” mint, as well as samples of a bronze double-headed ax dating back to the 18th century with floral ornaments and animal images.

June 15, 2022 - 10:30

Musk to meet Twitter staff for first time this week

The multi-billionaire Tesla boss is expected to take questions from Twitter’s workers at the meeting, BBC reports.

June 14, 2022 - 17:15

Armenian Prime Minister arrives in Qatar on official visit

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Qatar on a two-day official visit, Armenpress correspondent reports.

June 13, 2022 - 11:14

Justin Bieber reveals facial paralysis after shows cancelled

Singer Justin Bieber has revealed he is suffering from facial paralysis after cancelling shows this week, BBC reports.

June 11, 2022 - 15:25

Russia says will respond to NATO build up in Poland - Ifax

Russia's foreign ministry said on Saturday that Moscow's response to a build up of NATO forces in Poland will be proportionate, Interfax news agency reported citing a Russian diplomat.

June 11, 2022 - 15:18

Thousands to rally against gun violence in Washington, across U.S.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators are expected to rally in Washington, D.C., and across the country on Saturday, calling on lawmakers to pass legislation aimed at curbing gun violence following last month's massacre at a Texas elementary school, Reuters reports.

June 11, 2022 - 15:13

US lifts COVID-19 test requirements for air travelers

The US will no longer require air travelers to have proof of a negative Covid-19 test before entering the country from abroad, the BBC reports.

June 11, 2022 - 15:07

Secretary General of Council of Europe to visit Armenia

The delegation led by Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejčinović Burić will visit Armenia on June 16-17, Armenpress reports.

June 9, 2022 - 12:24

Armenian PM receives President of CoE Venice Commission

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received today President of the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission Claire Bazy Malaurie, the PM’s Office said, Armenpress reports.

June 9, 2022 - 12:22

United States believes Yerevan and Baku have the opportunity to move forward in the issue of normalization of relations

Armenia and Azerbaijan now have the opportunity to move forward in the process of normalization of relations, ARMENPRESS reports, citing TASS agency, US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried said.

June 9, 2022 - 12:20

Current path in Germany-Armenia mutual relationship already a notably positive one – Bundestag MP

Member of the German Bundestag Till Mansmann, who is also the President of the German-Armenian Forum, highlights the good relations between Armenia and Germany.

June 9, 2022 - 12:18

“Sunrise Stepanakert” festival to gather artists from Artsakh, Armenia and Diaspora

Sunrise Stepanakert multimedia art festival will launch in Artsakh on June 24, Armenpress reports.

June 9, 2022 - 12:16

In new report on Turkey, European Parliament calls for recognition of Armenian Genocide, urges ban on Grey Wolves

Without clear and significant progress on EU-related reforms, Parliament cannot envisage resuming accession negotiations with Turkey, warned MEPs on Tuesday, Armradio reports.

June 8, 2022 - 11:59

Biden’s NSA Jake Sullivan praises diplomatic efforts between Armenia, Azerbaijan towards lasting peace

The United States is committed to peace, security, and prosperity in the South Caucasus region, the U.S. President’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said at the meeting with Head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, Hikmat Hajiyev, Armenpress reports.

June 7, 2022 - 17:52

Settlement impossible without taking into account the views of Karabakh Armenians -Toivo Klaar

Armenians in Karabakh are a party that has to be part of the solution, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia said in an interview with RFE/RL’s Armenian Service, Armradio reports.

June 7, 2022 - 12:40

UK to send Ukraine M270 multiple-launch rocket systems

The UK is sending its first long-range missiles to Ukraine, the defence secretary has said, the BBC reports.

June 6, 2022 - 16:02

Mercedes recalls almost 1m cars over faulty brakes

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is recalling almost 1m older vehicles from around the world because of potential problems with their braking system, the BBC reports.

June 6, 2022 - 15:59

Deputy PMs of Armenia, Russia, Azerbaijan discuss opening of communications, clarify approaches on border and customs control

On June 3, 2022, the 10th sitting of the trilateral working group chaired by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mher Grigoryan, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk and Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafa took place in Moscow, Armradio reports.

June 5, 2022 - 10:41

Shakira and Gerard Pique confirm they are to separate

Colombian singer Shakira and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique are separating, the couple confirmed in a statement via their PR agency on Saturday, Reuters reports.

June 4, 2022 - 20:27

Canadian FM receives Special Envoy Dion’s report on ways to support Armenian democracy

Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Ambassador to Germany and Special Envoy to the European Union and Europe, has submitted his report on increasing Canadian support for Armenian democracy, Armradio reports.

June 4, 2022 - 11:30

Marriott hotel chain to leave Russia after 25 years

The Marriott hotel chain has announced it is leaving Russia after 25 years, saying Western restrictions made it “impossible” to keep operating there, the BBC reports.

June 4, 2022 - 11:24

Turkish Bayraktar drone gifted to Lithuania for Ukrainian forces

The Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has given a Bayraktar TB2 drone to Lithuania, on the understanding it will be donated to Ukraine to help fight Russian forces, the BBC reports.

June 3, 2022 - 11:53

Nato to convene meeting over Turkey’s opposition to Sweden and Finland

Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said he will convene a meeting in Brussels in the coming days with senior officials from Sweden, Finland and Turkey to discuss Turkey’s opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance.

June 2, 2022 - 11:16

Johnny Depp wins defamation case against Amber Heard

The jury in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial has ruled in favor of Johnny Depp, finding that a Washington Post editorial which she wrote defamed her former husband, The Gusrdian reports.

June 2, 2022 - 11:13

US to provide Ukraine with advanced missiles: Biden

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden has agreed to provide Ukraine with the advanced rocket systems that can strike with precision at long-range targets.

June 1, 2022 - 13:24

Gazprom suspends gas deliveries to Dutch trader GasTerra

GasTerra will no longer receive gas from Russia’s Gazprom from May 31 after refusing to agree to Moscow’s demands for payment in roubles, the two companies said on Monday, Reuters reports.

May 31, 2022 - 11:04

Video - Armenian, Georgian Presidents discuss perspectives of development of bilateral relations

The official welcoming ceremony of the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan took place today at the residence of the President of Georgia, in the Orbeliani Palace, Armradio reports.

May 31, 2022 - 11:01

Mona Lisa: Man dressed as old woman throws cake at da Vinci painting

A man disguised as an elderly woman in a wheelchair has thrown cake at the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting at the Louvre in Paris, the BBC reports.

May 31, 2022 - 10:58

Armenia calls for EAEU-Iran free trade accord

Tehran, IRNA – Armenia’s Prime minister Nikol Pashinyan has underscored that Yerevan is keen on finalization of an all-out free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

May 28, 2022 - 15:00

Goodfellas star Ray Liotta dies aged 67

Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta has died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic at the age of 67, the BBC reports.

May 27, 2022 - 11:18

PoliticsTop US welcomes first meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani border commissions – Blinken

The United States welcomes the first joint meeting of the Armenia-Azerbaijan bilateral Border Commissions, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a Twitter post, Armradio reports.

May 26, 2022 - 11:01

Shooting in Texas elementary school leaves 21 killed

Nineteen children and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, the Texas Department for Public Safety said.

May 26, 2022 - 10:57

A Letter of intent on acquisition of 65.03% shares of Armenian Stock Exchange by Warsaw Stock Exchange signed in Davos

Within the framework of the World Economic Forum held in Davos, on May 24, CEO of the Warsaw Stock Exchange Marek Dietl and CEO of the Armenian Stock Exchange Hayk Yeganian, in the presence of President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturian and President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, signed a Letter of intent on the acquisition of 65.03% of the shares of the Armenian Stock Exchange by the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

May 25, 2022 - 11:34

Armenian, Azerbaijani Deputy PMs meet at border in the sidelines of the works of newly established Commission

The first meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mher Grigoryan and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev took place on May 24 at the Armenia-Azerbaijan interstate border within the framework of the joint work of the commissions on Armenia-Azerbaijan border demarcation and security, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia.

May 25, 2022 - 11:30

Armenian President, FIFA chief meet in Davos

On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with the President of FIFA (Federation of International Football Associations) Gianni Infantino, Armradio reports.

May 25, 2022 - 11:26

EU’s Charles Michel welcomes the first meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijan border commissions

President of the EU Council Charles Michel welcomed the first meeting of the Border Commissions held today on Armenia-Azerbaijan border, Armradio reports.

May 25, 2022 - 11:23

President of European Council issues statement after hosting Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting

European Council President Charles Michel released a statement after hosting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for trilateral talks in Brussels, Armenpress reports.

May 23, 2022 - 10:38

United States welcomes dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan - State Department

The United States remains ready to assist Armenia and Azerbaijan in the normalization of relations, including in its capacity as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, United States Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said at a press briefing, Armenpress reports.

May 22, 2022 - 11:15

Video - Artsakh is not only a piece of territory, it is people, whose dignity should be respected, Armenian FM says

On May 20, the 132nd Ministerial Session of the Council of Europe was held in Turin, Italy, where Ararat Mirzoyan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, participated, Armradio reports.

May 21, 2022 - 10:50

Russia halts gas supplies to Finland

Russia has halted its gas supply to Finland - the latest escalation of an energy payments row with the West, BBC reports.

May 21, 2022 - 10:43

EU’s Charles Michel, leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to meet in Brussels

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will pay a working visit to Brussels on May 22, Armradio reports.

May 20, 2022 - 10:42

US Senate approves $40bn aid for Ukraine

The US Senate has approved nearly $40bn in aid for Ukraine – the largest aid package since the start of the war, the BBC reports.

May 20, 2022 - 10:41

Turkey blocks early talks on Finland and Sweden joining NATO – DW

Turkey on Wednesday stopped NATO members from starting talks on the bids launched by Finland and Sweden to join the alliance, a diplomatic source told Deutsche Welle correspondent Teri Schultz.

May 19, 2022 - 10:51

Video - Discussing the status and security of Artsakh crucial, Armenia’s Foreign Minister says

Discussing the rights and issue of security in Artsakh, as well as the status of Artsakh is crucial, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said ahead to the session of Armenia-EU Partnership Council in Brussels, Armradio reports.

May 19, 2022 - 10:49

United States committed to continue helping Armenian people build future based on shared democratic values – Ambassador

The United States highly values its partnership with Armenia, which is based on shared democratic values, and continues to see a positive future for the U.S.-Armenia relationship, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy said in an exclusive interview to ARMENPRESS on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the United States.

May 19, 2022 - 10:45

French city of Montpellier inaugurates Armenia Park

The French city of Montpellier renamed a town park Armenia Park (Parc d'Armenie) in celebration of the Armenian-French friendship, Armenpress reports.

May 19, 2022 - 10:42

Elon Musk says he'll vote Republican in upcoming election

The Tesla CEO and founder made the remark on Monday while speaking via video link at a Miami tech conference, where he discussed his views on Twitter and free speech, among other topics.

May 18, 2022 - 11:05

Finland and Sweden joining Nato won’t make much difference – Lavrov

Finland and Sweden joining Nato would probably make “not much difference,” Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov says. Armradio reports.

May 18, 2022 - 10:57

Finland’s Parliament approves NATO membership bid

Finland’s legislature on Tuesday approved the country’s bid for NATO membership with 188 votes in favor and eight against, Parliament Speaker Matti Vanhanen said, Deutsche Welle reports.

May 18, 2022 - 10:54

NATO begins its biggest-ever military exercises in Baltics

One of the biggest-ever NATO exercises in the Baltics is now under way in Baltics, the BBC reports.

May 17, 2022 - 10:40

Weapons sold to Azerbaijan by CSTO member states were used against Armenia – PM Pashinyan

The reaction of the CSTO to Azerbaijan’s invasion of Armenia in May last year did not come up to Armenia’s expectations, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at the CSTO summit in Moscow, Armradio reports.

May 17, 2022 - 10:37

Armenia, EU to discuss prospects of launching Visa Liberalization Dialogue

The fourth meeting of the EU-Armenia Partnership Council will take place in Brussels and touch on bilateral relations and political matters, Armradio reports.

May 17, 2022 - 10:33

Turkey ‘will not say yes’ to NATO membership for Sweden and Finland, Erdogan confirms

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday confirmed Turkey’s opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, again accusing them of failing to take a clear stance against terrorism, France24 reports.

May 17, 2022 - 10:31

Sweden voices readiness for NATO application

Sweden's ruling Social Democrats have supported joining NATO, paving the way for the European country's bid.

May 16, 2022 - 11:19

Finland formally confirms NATO membership bid

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has confirmed his country will formally apply for membership of the NATO military alliance, the BBC reports.

May 16, 2022 - 10:34

Ukraine wins Eurovision Song Contest 2022

Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with 631 points.

May 15, 2022 - 11:07

Eurovision 2022: Representatives of Armenia and Estonia perform an Armenian song

The representatives of Armenian and Estonia at Eurovision Song Contest 2022 performed the Armenian song “Ov sirun, sirun.” The Public TV posted the video on Instagram , Armradio reports.

May 14, 2022 - 10:36

Blood Moon will be visible in parts of world

People in some parts of areas of the Americas, Antarctica, Europe, Africa, the East Pacific, New Zealand, eastern Europe, and the Middle East will have a full moon this weekend, but it won't look like just any other full moon.

May 13, 2022 - 18:03

Video - Armenian, Russian, Azerbaijani FMs met in Dushanbe

The Foreign Ministers of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan held a meeting in Dushanbe, Armradio reports.

May 13, 2022 - 11:17

Finland expected to announce bid to join NATO

Finland is expected to announce on Thursday its intention to join NATO with Sweden likely to follow soon after, diplomats and officials say, Reuters reports.

May 12, 2022 - 12:18

Video - Armenian khachkar inaugurated at Peace Palace in The Hague

Within the framework of the official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the Peace Palace in The Hague. The Prime Minister was welcomed by Piet Hein Donner, President of the Board of The Hague Academy of International Law and Chairman of the Carnegie Foundation Peace Palace, Armradio reports.

May 12, 2022 - 11:34

Blinken, Aliyev discuss release of remaining Armenian detainees

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

May 12, 2022 - 10:54

Prime Minister Pashinyan lays wreath at khachkar in memory of Armenian Genocide victims in Netherlands

Within the framework of the official visit to the Netherlands, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan laid a wreath at the khachkar in memory of the Armenian Genocide victims at the Boscombe Cemetery.

May 11, 2022 - 11:15

Video - PM Pashinyan arrives in the Kingdom of the Netherlands for an official visit

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in the Kingdom of the Netherlands on May 10 on a 2-day official visit, Armradio reports.

May 11, 2022 - 11:10

ANCA Calls for Justice Department investigation into Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dr. Oz’s Turkey ties, Armradio reports.

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called for a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz, amid growing alarm over Oz’s links to Turkey’s dictator Recep Erdogan, his dual Turkey – U.S. citizenship, and open association with Armenian Genocide deniers. With the hotly contested May 17 Republican primary just days away, the ANC of Pennsylvania is expanding its grassroots campaign to ensure voters are making informed choices at the ballot box.

May 11, 2022 - 11:07

Video - Armenia makes it to the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2022

Armenia made it to the Grand Final of Eurovision Song Contest 2022 to be held on Saturday, May 14.

May 11, 2022 - 11:02

Maléna a special guest at Eurovision 2022, Armenia presented as host country of Junior Song Contest

Maléna – the winner of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 – was a special guest at the first Semi-Final of Eurovision 2022.

May 11, 2022 - 10:56

It will take decades for Ukraine to be accepted into the European Union, French leader Emmanuel Macron has said, the BBC reports.

In a speech to the EU’s parliament in Strasbourg, he instead suggested Ukraine could join a “parallel European community” while it awaits a decision.

May 10, 2022 - 11:18

Restored 16th-century Armenian church reopens in Diyarbakir

16th-century St. Giragos Armenian church in Turkey’s southeastern Diyarbakir (historic Tigranakert) province heavily damaged in 2015 officially reopened on Saturday after restoration, Armradio reports.

May 9, 2022 - 11:05

𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚

On 7 May 2022 the Armenia Square was inaugurated in the municipality of Trionex in Switzerland’s Geneva Canton in front of the Armenian Apostolic St. Hakob Church and the Armenian cultural center, Armradio reports.

May 9, 2022 - 11:02

Watch - Macron sworn in for second term as president of France

Emmanuel Macron has been sworn in for his second term as France’s president at a ceremony at the Elysee Palace, followed by the firing of canons at the Invalides Gardens.

May 8, 2022 - 11:33

Biden, Zelensky to take part in G-7 meeting ahead on Sunday

A spokesman for the US National Security Council said Joe Biden would have a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky and G7 leaders on Sunday.

May 7, 2022 - 11:45

Turkey denies FLYONE Armenia overflight permit

The Turkish aviation authorities denied FLYONE Armenia airline an overflight permit for flights to European countries through its airspace, FLYONE Armenia said in a statement, Armenpress reports.

May 6, 2022 - 11:46

Genocide denial should be a call for sobriety for Turkey's NATO allies - La Nación

The Argentine newspaper La Nación published an article on the Armenian Genocide, emphasizing that Turkey's denial should be a call for sobriety for Turkey's NATO allies.

May 6, 2022 - 11:42

Covid: World’s true pandemic death toll nearly 15 million, says WHO

The Covid pandemic has caused the deaths of nearly 15 million people around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, the BBC reports.

May 6, 2022 - 11:37

Mississippi becomes the 50th US state to recognize the Armenian Genocide

Mississippi became the 50th US state to recognize the Armenian Genocide, with Governor Tate Reeve’s proclamation marking April as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month”, Armradio reports.

May 6, 2022 - 11:33

Armenian Defense Minister meets with Georgian PM, lays flowers at Tbilisi Hero's Square Memorial

The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili on May 4.

May 5, 2022 - 11:32

The number of US congressmen supporting bill on teaching about Armenian Genocide increases

The number of congressmen supporting the bipartisan bill on teaching about the Armenian Genocide has reached 60 in the US Congress, ARMENPRESS reports the Armenian National Committee of America informs.

May 5, 2022 - 11:28

Ambassador Mkrtchyan, Deputy PM Pikramenos discuss plans to present Armenian goods in different Greek cities

Armenian Ambassador to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan met with Greek Deputy Prime Minister Panagiotis Pikramenos, Armradio reports.

May 5, 2022 - 11:19

Uruguay’s Senate puts appointment of ambassador to Ankara on hold after Cavusoglu’s nationalist gesture to Armenians

Uruguay’s Senate unanimously agreed Tuesday not to move on with its advice and consent regarding the appointment of Hugo Cayrús as the country’s next ambassador to Ankara following the embarrassing incidents caused in Montevideo by Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, MercoPress reports.

May 5, 2022 - 11:18

Musk says Twitter may see ‘slight cost’ for businesses and governments

Business and government users on Twitter may need to pay a “slight” fee to stay on the social media platform, Tesla boss Elon Musk has said, Armradio reports.

May 4, 2022 - 16:07

Ukraine gets 4.5 bln euros in int'l aid since start of conflict

Ukrainian Prime Minister said on Tuesday that Ukraine has received 4.5 billion euros (about 4.73 billion U.S. dollars) in financial international aid since the start of the conflict with Russia, the government press service said.

May 4, 2022 - 11:04

Armenian, Turkish envoys meet in Vienna, reiterate agreement to continue the process without preconditions

On May 3, Special Representatives for the normalization process between Armenia and Turkey, respectively, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Ruben Rubinyan and Ambassador Serdar Kilic held their third meeting in Vienna, Armradio reports.

May 4, 2022 - 10:53

US and Armenia reiterate commitment to strengthening bilateral ties - Video

On the occasion of the final session of the Armenia-US Strategic Dialogue (May 2-3), the sides issued the following joint statement, Armradio reports.

May 4, 2022 - 10:51

‘I came here to strengthen relations between Japan and Armenia’ - Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs

This year Armenia and Japan are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. On this occasion, a delegation led by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Taro Honda arrived in Armenia on a two-day friendly visit..

May 3, 2022 - 18:59

Armenian, Turkish envoys meet in Vienna, reiterate agreement to continue the process without preconditions

On May 3, Special Representatives for the normalization process between Armenia and Turkey, respectively, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Ruben Rubinyan and Ambassador Serdar Kilic held their third meeting in Vienna, Armradio reported.

May 3, 2022 - 18:53

Armenian FM, USAID Director Samantha Power discuss perspectives of exspanding cooperation

On May 2, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit in Washington, held a meeting with the Director of USAID Samantha Power, Armradio reportes.

May 3, 2022 - 11:13

Mirzoyan, Blinken exchange ideas on starting negotiations between Armenia, Azerbaijan around peace treaty

On May 2, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who is in the United States on a working visit, met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Foreign Ministry said in a news release, Armenpress reports.

May 3, 2022 - 11:11

Armenia, US strengthen cooperation in field of peaceful and safe use of nuclear energy

On May 2 Armenia and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Civil Nuclear Cooperation, reports Armenpress.

May 3, 2022 - 11:09

Armenian community of Istanbul warns of risk of losing management of landmark Surp Pirgic Hospital

The Armenian community of Istanbul is alarmed by rumors that soon they might face obstructions in holding elections of the board at the Surp Pirgic (Holy Saviour) Armenian Hospital, thus losing the 188-year-old landmark national institution of the community, Armenpress reported.

May 2, 2022 - 11:54

Exhibition on “100 Years of Armenians in Vrnjačka Banja” opens in the capital of Serbian tourism

An exhibition titled “100 Years of Armenians in Vrnjačka Banja” opened in the capital of the Serbian tourism – the famous Vrnjačka Banja spa resort, under the auspices of the Ambassador Ashot Hovakimian and the Mayor Boban Đuroviċ, Armradio reported.

May 2, 2022 - 11:47

Legal action launched to block wavier of Section 907 restrictions on U.S. aid to Azerbaijan

A request for a temporary restraining order has been filed against US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, which would block the waiver of Section 907 restrictions on U.S. aid to Azerbaijan, Armradio reported.

April 30, 2022 - 15:02

France will continue to stand by Armenia, Macron tells Khachaturyan

On April 24, on the occasion of the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the President of France Emanuel Macron sent a message to the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, Armradio reported.

April 30, 2022 - 10:41

Tennis champion Boris Becker jailed over bankruptcy

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has been jailed for two and a half years for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts, the BBC reports.

April 30, 2022 - 10:38

Two powerful blasts heard in Russian city near Ukraine border

Reuters reported on Thursday night that two horrific explosions were heard in the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukrainian border.

April 29, 2022 - 12:04

Cavusoglu’s Grey Wolves salute is insult not only for Armenian community but also people of Uruguay - Ope Pasquet

YEREVAN, APRIL 28, ARMENPRESS. Co-organized by the Parliament of Uruguay and the Armenian National Committee of Uruguay, the official commemoration ceremony of the Armenian Genocide was held on April 26 at the Uruguayan parliament.

April 29, 2022 - 11:47

Armenian, Turkish Special Representatives to hold next meeting on May 3

The next meeting of the Special Representatives of Armenia and Turkey on normalisation process of the two countries will take place on May 3 in Vienna, ARMENPRESS reports spokesperson of MFA Armenia Vahan Hunanyan said.

April 29, 2022 - 11:41

Biden announces $33bn to help Ukraine

US Pesident Joe Biden is asking Congress for $33bn in military, economic and humanitarian assistance to support Ukraine – although he insisted that the US was not “attacking Russia,” the BBC reports.

April 29, 2022 - 11:37

Belgian MPs visit Armenian Genocide monument in Brussels vandalized earlier this week

The staff of the Armenian Embassy in Belgium once again honoured the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide at the khachkar-memorial in Henri Michaux Square in Brussels, Armradio reported.

April 29, 2022 - 11:31

Violinist Ara Malikian takes Spanish Plana Calleja travel show to Armenia

Jesús Calleja of Spanish Cuatro TV and his team have traveled to Armenia for the new episode of the Plana Calleja program. Featuring world-famous Armenian violinist Ara Malikian, the episode was broadcast on April 27, Armradio reported.

April 28, 2022 - 18:27

Mexican Senator urges Senate and government to recognize Armenian Genocide

YEREVAN, APRIL 27, ARMENPRESS. A commemoration event dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held on April 26 during the plenary session of the Senate of Mexico, the Armenian Embassy in Mexico reported.

April 28, 2022 - 11:26

US trying to push back on any unilateral actions particularly by Azerbaijan that would only inflame situation - Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken blamed Azerbaijan in actions that inflame the situation with regard to Nagorno Karabakh, Armenpress reported.

April 28, 2022 - 11:24

FM Ararat Mirzoyan, PM Narendra Modi discuss Armenia-India relations in New Delhi

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed the Armenia-India relations with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Armenpress reported.

April 28, 2022 - 11:22

Daily Facebook users up again after first-ever decline

Facebook stopped losing users as 2022 got under way, even as its owner reported its slowest revenue growth in a decade.

April 28, 2022 - 11:20

Zoryan Institute launches new Genocide Education Program in Ontario high schools

The Zoryan Institute has announced the launch of a new Genocide Education Program titled, Promoting Equity, Tolerance and Reconciliation Through Genocide Education, funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education. This program, developed by the Zoryan Institute, will provide secondary school students across the Greater Toronto Area with a foundational understanding of the numerous, complex, and often emotional issues related to genocide and crimes against humanity, Armradio reported.

April 28, 2022 - 11:16

Artsakh Ombudsman’s report circulated as official UN document

The report of the Human Rights Defender of the Artsakh Republic “On the Violations of the Rights of Artsakh People by Azerbaijan in February – March 2022” has been disseminated as an official document in the United Nations Organization (UN).

April 28, 2022 - 11:13

France welcomes telephone exchange between Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs

France welcomes the recent direct telephone exchanges between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Ministers of Foreign Affairs and their decision to convene a bilateral commission on border issues and to initiate negotiations on a peace treaty between the two countries, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

April 28, 2022 - 11:06

Iran's Asghar Farhadi chosen as jury member of 75th Cannes Film Festival

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's internationally-renowned director Asghar Farhadi was chosen as one of the jury members of the prestigious 2022, 75th Cannes Film Festival of France.

April 27, 2022 - 10:53

Armenian American ophthalmologist Roger Oganesian receives 2022 Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award

Armenian American ophthalmologist Roger Oganesian has been awarded the 2022 Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award. He was handed the prize at an event in Washington on April 24, the Armenian EyeCare Project informs.

April 27, 2022 - 10:49

Quebec Ministry of Education releases Genocide Education Guide

The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) and the Armenian National Committee of Quebec (ANCQ) welcome the launch of the Genocide Education Guide released by the Ministry of Education of the Province of Quebec on April 25, 2022, Armradio reported.

April 27, 2022 - 10:44

Surp Giragos Armenian Church in Diyarbakir to reopen on May 8

After seven years, the bell will ring again at Surp Giragos, the largest Armenian Church in the Middle East, in Diyarbakır. With restoration works now complete, the church will reopen its doors to worshippers in May, Daily Sabah reports.

April 27, 2022 - 10:41

Armenian Genocide Monument in Ixelles, Belgium, desecrated

The Armenian Genocide monument in Ixelles, Brussels has been desecrated, the Committee of Armenians of Belgium reports.

April 27, 2022 - 10:38

World’s oldest person dies aged 119

A Japanese woman officially certified as the world’s oldest person has died aged 119, the BBC reports

April 26, 2022 - 15:30

Elon Musk to buy Twitter in $44 billion deal

Twitter said Monday it has agreed to sell itself to Elon Musk in a roughly $44 billion deal that has the potential to expand the billionaire's business empire and put the world's richest man in charge of one of the world's most influential social networks, CNN reported.

April 26, 2022 - 15:27

Armenian Genocide Commemoration events held in London

A number of events dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide were organized in London on 22-24 April 2022, ARMENPRESS reports the Embassy of Armenia in the UK said.

April 26, 2022 - 11:59

Turkey sentences rights activist Osman Kavala to life in prison

A Turkish Court on Monday sentenced prominent Turkish civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison without parole, finding him guilty of attempting to overthrow the government in connection with the 2013 mass anti-government protests, the Associated Press reports.

April 26, 2022 - 11:48

European Union has to put pressure on Turkey to stop denying the Genocide – former Swedish MP

There is international pressure on the recognition of the Armenian genocide, but in order for more countries to recognize the Armenian genocide, more Armenians must work for it in their countries and put pressure on their governments, former member of the Parliament of Sweden Murad Artin said in an interview to ARMENPRESS, stating that it must be done with facts.

April 26, 2022 - 11:45

Armenian Genocide commemorated in Times Square

For the first time in two years – and since President Joe Biden’s landmark Armenian Genocide affirmation – scores of resilient and spirited Armenian Americans gathered in Times Square, New York, on Sunday, April 24, 2022, to commemorate the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in a momentous event organized by the Knights and Daughters of Vartan.

April 26, 2022 - 11:29

Erdogan reacts to Biden’s mention of Armenian Genocide

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday for again characterizing the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman Empire forces as a “genocide,” saying the U.S. leader’s statement was “based on lies and false information, the Associated Press reports.

April 26, 2022 - 11:16

Proud that America recognizes the Armenian Genocide – Kim Kardashian

In a social media message commemorating the Armenian Genocide, reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashyan has said she feels proud the US has recognized it.

April 25, 2022 - 18:28

Video - Rome celebrates 2,775th birthday

Rome (IP) – Hundreds of Italians dressed as ancient Rome gladiators, legionaries, and senators marched on the 275th anniversary of the founding of the Italian capital, Rome.

April 25, 2022 - 11:49

Nationalist gesture of Turkish FM in no way contributes to establishment of dialogue between the two peoples –Aghajanyan

On the eve of the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu’s nationalist gesture to members of the Armenian community in Montevideo is a reprehensible act and in no way contributes to the establishment of dialogue and atmosphere of mutual understanding between the two peoples, ARMENPRESS reports Eduard Aghajanyan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations of the National Assembly of Armenia, wrote on his Facebook page.

April 25, 2022 - 11:33

Senator Menendez issues statement on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement in observance of Armenian Genocide Memorial Day:

April 25, 2022 - 11:29

Macron elected for second term as French president, leads Le Pen 58.2 percent -41.8 percent – projections

Emmanuel Macron was elected to a second term as French president on Sunday evening with 58.2% of the vote, according to an estimate from the Ipsos polling institute.

April 25, 2022 - 11:22

Pashinyan congratulates Macron on re-election

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as President of France.

April 25, 2022 - 11:20

Turkey would become more dignified and stronger by recognizing Armenian Genocide, says Spain legislator

Member of the Congress of Deputies (lower house of parliament) of Spain Jon Iñarritu says he believes that the reason behind Spain not having officially recognized the Armenian Genocide yet is the pressure exerted by Turkey.

April 24, 2022 - 10:53

Video - “Those who attempt to silence us will fail” - U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. The United States’ official recognition of the Armenian Genocide sent powerful messages to those who wish to re-write history, United States Congresswoman Jackie Speier said on the occasion of the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in a video message to ARMENPRESS.

April 24, 2022 - 10:51

Turkey will always be tainted in int’l community as long as it ignores its culpability in Armenian Genocide - MEP Berg

YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. It is apparent that most of the world recognises the fact that the Armenian Genocide took place, and from that recognition condemnation naturally follows, Member of the European Parliament Lars Patrick Berg said in an interview with ARMENPRESS when asked on advancing the process of international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide and the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

April 24, 2022 - 10:43

Video - “Turkey continues to deny the genocide ever happened, but we will never forget” – U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff

United States Congressman Adam Schiff vows to stand with the Armenian community not only to commemorate the victims of the Armenian Genocide but also to demand peace for Artsakh and the Armenian people , Armenpress reported .

April 24, 2022 - 10:29

Bill on Armenian Genocide recognition submitted to Turkish Parliament

Member of the Turkish Parliament Garo Paylan, who is of Armenian descent, has submitted a bill on recognition of the Armenian Genocide to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Agos reports.

April 24, 2022 - 10:22

California Governor proclaims April 24 as Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation declaring April 24, 2022 as “A Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide” in the State of California.

April 24, 2022 - 10:20

City of Birmingham, Alabama, proclaims April 24th as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The city of Birmingham, Alabama, has proclaimed April 24th as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. The document has been signed by Mayor Therese Longe, reports the Armenian National Committee of Michigan (ANCI-MI).

April 23, 2022 - 10:59

City of Novi, Michigan, proclaims April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The city of Novi, Michigan has proclaimed April 24th as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. The document has been signed by Mayor Bob Gatt, reports the Armenian National Committee of Michigan (ANCI-MI).

April 22, 2022 - 10:47

Armenian Genocide Education Act introduced in U.S. House

Representatives Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) were joined by close to 50 U.S. Representatives in introducing the Armenian Genocide Education Act, an ANCA-backed bipartisan measure that would fund Library of Congress educational programs about the history, lessons, consequences, and ongoing costs of the Armenian Genocide.

April 22, 2022 - 10:43

The Hague hosts concert dedicated to 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

A concert dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held in The Hague on April 20, organized by the Federation of Armenian Organizations in the Netherlands under the auspices of the Armenian Embassy.

April 22, 2022 - 10:37

Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee of the French Senate takes part in the Armenian Genocide commemoration ceremony

ARMENPRESS. The Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Armed Forces of the French Senate Christian Cambon participated in the event dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

April 22, 2022 - 10:30

USA bans Russian ships from approaching US ports

The United States has banned Russian ships from approaching US ports as part of sanctions against Russia, ARMENPRESS reports US President Joe Biden said.

April 22, 2022 - 10:29

Greek-Armenian ties are very strong - Gioulekas participates in event dedicated to Armenian Genocide anniversary

Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Hellenic Parliament on National Defense and Foreign Affairs Konstantinos Gioulekas took part in an event dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Thessaloniki, ARMENPRESS reports he laid a wreath at the monument to the unknown soldier.

April 22, 2022 - 10:25

French election: Macron and Le Pen clash in TV presidential debate

Four days before France votes on its next president, the two remaining candidates have gone head to head in their only televised debate, the BBC reports.

April 21, 2022 - 17:29

New Armenian Church to be consecrated in Carrollton, Texas, on April 23

The new Saint Sarkis Armenian Church, 4421 Charles Street, in Carrollton, Texas, designed by award-winning New York architect David Hotson, AIA, will be consecrated on April 23, 2022. The church will celebrate its first Sunday Service on April 24, 2022, the day for commemoration of 1.5 million victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, Prnewswire.com reports.

April 21, 2022 - 17:21

EU will provide additional military assistance of 1.5 billion euros to Ukraine – Reuters

YEREVAN, APRIL 20, ARMENPRESS. The President of the European Council Charles Michel announced during his visit to Kyiv that the European Union will provide additional military assistance of 1.5 billion euros to Ukraine, ARMENPRESS reports Reuters informed.

April 21, 2022 - 10:14

City of Southfield, Michigan, proclaims April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

City of Southfield, Michigan has proclaimed April 24th as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. The deocument has been signed by Mayor Vicki Barnett, reports the Armenian National Committee of Michigan (ANCI-MI), Armradio reported.

April 21, 2022 - 10:09

Turkey’s main opposition party leader visits Hrant Dink Foundation

Leader of the main opposition party – the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Turkey Kemal Kılıçdaroglu visited the Hrant Dink Foundation together with a group of teammates and the representatives of the party’s Istanbul branch, Armenpress reported.

April 20, 2022 - 10:55

Australian-Armenian community to hold marches for justice on Genocide Remembrance Day

YEREVAN, APRIL 20, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian community in Australia will hold a march for justice on April 24 – the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, in the Sydney and Melbourne Squares. The marches will be held jointly with the representatives of the Greek and Assyrian communities.

April 20, 2022 - 10:51

French city of Nimes dedicates square to the memory of Armenian Genocide victims

On April 16, a solemn opening ceremony of an Armenian khachkar, and a square dedicated to the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims, took place in the center of the French city of Nimes.

April 20, 2022 - 10:46

European Council President expresses full support to Armenian Prime Minister in promoting peace in South Caucasus

YEREVAN, APRIL 19, ARMENPRESS. President of the European Council Charles Michel expressed support to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s efforts to promote a peaceful, stable and secure South Caucasus.

April 19, 2022 - 19:29

Venice to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event on April 20

On the initiative of the Presidency of the Municipal Council and in collaboration with the Ca’ Foscari University, The Municipality of Venice will commemorate the Armenian Genocide anniversary with a city ceremony that will take place on Wednesday 20 April the auditorium of Santa Margherita. The initiative is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Union of Armenians of Italy, the civic association Lido Pellestrina and the Voci di Carta association.

April 19, 2022 - 19:17

Iran willing to participate in Armenia road constriction projects

At a meeting with the Ambassador of Armenia, the Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development announced the readiness of Iran to cooperate with Armenia in exporting technical and engineering services in order to complete a new communication corridor between the two countries, the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development informs.

April 19, 2022 - 19:13

Biden will not visit Kyiv – White House

There are no plans for US President Joe Biden to visit the Ukrainian capital, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a briefing on Monday.

April 19, 2022 - 14:52

US remains committed to promoting peaceful future for the South Caucasus

The US remains committed to promoting a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous future for the South Caucasus region, US State Department Spokesman Ned Price told a daily briefing.

April 19, 2022 - 14:50

Russia launches 'Battle of Donbas' on eastern front, Ukraine says

LVIV/KYIV, April 19 (Reuters) - Russian forces have launched their anticipated offensive in eastern Ukraine, attempting to push through defences along almost the entire front line early on Tuesday in what Ukrainian officials described as the second phase of the war.

April 19, 2022 - 12:02

Jennifer Aniston's insomnia is just her latest sleep issue

(CNN)-Jennifer Aniston says she has long suffered from sleep problems.

April 19, 2022 - 11:45

Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership

Ukraine has completed a questionnaire which will form a starting point for the European Union to decide on membership for Kyiv, Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office, said, Reuters reports.

April 18, 2022 - 17:06

Our thoughts are with all Armenians in Greece and around the globe – Nikos Dendias

Our thoughts are with all Armenians in Greece and around the globe, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said in a Twitter post as Athens hosted an event commemorating the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

April 18, 2022 - 17:00

Prominent Australian academics to host Armenian Genocide event in Canberra

Dr. Deborah Mayersen, Professor Peter Stanley and Mr. Vicken Babkenian will headline the ‘Australia and Armenian Genocide’ Event at the prestigious Manning Clark House in Canberra.

April 18, 2022 - 16:57

Delal Dink, Hrant Dink’s daughter, Deputy Director of “Hrant Dink Foundation” to visit Armenia

An exhibition entitled “Hrant Dink: here and now” will be held in Yerevan in May. For this purpose, Delal Dink, Hrant Dink’s daughter, Deputy Director of “Hrant Dink Foundation” is visiting Yerevan.

April 17, 2022 - 18:26

Twitter board takes action to fights Musk bid

Twitter’s board has armed itself against a possible hostile takeover – a day after billionaire Elon Musk made a $43bn offer to buy the platform, the BBC reports.

April 17, 2022 - 10:42

Exclusive: Zelensky says world should be prepared for possibility Putin could use nuclear weapons

(CNN)-Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN Friday that "all of the countries of the world" should be prepared for the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could use tactical nuclear weapons in his war on Ukraine.

April 16, 2022 - 10:47

Armenian school vandalized in Istanbul

The gate to an Armenian school in Istanbul, Turkey was vandalized with a swastika. The act of vandalism occurred as Armenians prepare for Easter and look to remember the Armenian genocide anniversary, observed on April 24, Massis Post reports.

April 16, 2022 - 10:29

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share

Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share, saying the social media company needs to be transformed privately, CNBC reports.

April 14, 2022 - 15:19

Russia sanctions US Congressmen and Canadian Senators

Russia said Wednesday it had introduced sanctions against 398 members of the US Congress in retaliation against Washington’s punitive measures over Ukraine and said more sanctions would follow.

April 14, 2022 - 15:13

U.S. gives Ukraine $800 million more in military aid, adds heavy weapons

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday, expanding the scope of the systems provided to include heavy artillery ahead of a wider Russian assault expected in eastern Ukraine.

April 14, 2022 - 10:40

Armenian community representatives expected to meet with Macron

Representatives of the Armenian community of France are expected to meet with President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the second round of the French presidential election, Co-Chair of the Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations of France, member of the ARF Bureau, Murad Papazian, told Armenpress.

April 13, 2022 - 19:07

USA ready to engage, including through its role as an OSCE MG Co-chair – USA responds to Lavrov’s announcement

YEREVAN, APRIL 12, ARMENPRESS. United States stands ready to engage bilaterally and with like-minded partners, including through our role as an OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair, to help the countries find a long-term comprehensive peace, the US Embassy in Armenia told ARMENPRESS, commenting on the recent announcement of the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the Minsk Group Co-chairs’ format.

April 13, 2022 - 10:53

France supports NK conflict’s settlement as OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair

YEREVAN, APRIL 12, ARMENPRESS. France reaffirms its full commitment to the establishment of peace and stability in the South Caucasus region both on a bilateral basis and as President of the Council of the European Union and Co-Chair of the Minsk Group, the French Foreign Ministry said, when asked to comment on what is its position over the future of the OSCE Minsk Group.

April 12, 2022 - 13:12

Macron and Le Pen through to second round – exit polls

French voters took to the polls on Sunday in what was expected to be a tight race for the 12 presidential candidates.

April 11, 2022 - 09:01

Finland to apply for Nato within weeks despite Russian warnings

Finland is preparing for a potentially historic decision “before midsummer” on whether to apply to join NATO as a deterrent against Russian aggression.

April 10, 2022 - 11:24

Video - 'Macron' or 'Le Pen', who will be enthroned in Elysee Palace on April 24

With the French presidential election approaching, the race in this country has become more serious.

April 10, 2022 - 11:15

NATO plans permanent military presence at border, says Stoltenberg

April 9 (Reuters) - NATO is working on plans for a permanent military presence on its border in an effort to battle future Russian aggression, The Telegraph reported, citing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.

April 10, 2022 - 11:05

European Commission to pledge 1 billion euros for Ukraine

The European Commission will pledge 1 billion euros to support Ukraine and countries receiving refugees fleeing the war, its President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

April 10, 2022 - 10:50

Biden signs sanctions bills targeting Russian oil

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – US President signed bills, passed by Congress earlier, on suspension of normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus, as well as on prohibition of energy import from Russia over the situation in Ukraine.

April 9, 2022 - 14:59

UK continues to send military weapons to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that London will provide more anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons to Kyiv as part of its new 100m pounds ($ 130m) military aid package to Ukraine.

April 9, 2022 - 14:54

Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years over slap

Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars gala and other Academy events for 10 years after the US actor slapped comic Chris Rock at the Oscars.

April 9, 2022 - 14:40

“Crucial efforts and progress made between Armenia and Azerbaijan” – High Representative Josep Borrell

YEREVAN, APRIL 7, ARMENPRESS. Crucial efforts and progress were made between Armenia and Azerbaijan to work towards lasting peace and a stable and secure South Caucasus, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the EU Commission Josep Borrell said in a tweet referring to the EU-mediated meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

April 8, 2022 - 11:16

OSCE welcomes meeting of leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan

OSCE’s Polish Chairmanship has welcomed the meeting of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Brussels.

April 8, 2022 - 11:13

Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council

The General Assembly of the United Nations voted today to suspend Russia from its Human Rights Council during a session in New York.

April 8, 2022 - 11:08

US has imposed additional sanctions on Russia

Additional US sanctions will include, among other things, a ban on investments in Russia and will be designed to weaken the key instruments of the Russian government, White House Press Secretary said.

April 6, 2022 - 12:06

German airline unveils candy-striped aircraft

(CNN) — Most airplane exteriors look more or less the same -- white backdrop, bold lettering, company logo -- but every now and again, an airline unveils a livery that stands out from the pack.

April 6, 2022 - 11:34

Intel becomes latest Western tech firm to suspend business in Russia

April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp (INTC.O) said on Tuesday it has suspended business operations in Russia, joining a slew of companies to exit the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

April 6, 2022 - 11:21

In U.N. speech, Ukraine's Zelenskiy accuses Russia of worst war crimes since WW2

UNITED NATIONS, April 5 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday that "accountability must be inevitable" for Russia as he accused invading Russian troops of committing "the most terrible war crimes" since World War Two.

April 6, 2022 - 11:17

EU to propose import ban on Russia coal, chemicals, wood -source

BRUSSELS, April 5 (Reuters) - The European Commission will propose on Tuesday to EU nations sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including banning imports of coal, wood, chemicals and other products worth about 9 billion euros ($9.86 billion) a year, an EU source told Reuters.

April 5, 2022 - 17:49

China's foreign minister speaks with Ukrainian counterpart to end the war

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, in a phone call on Monday, with Beijing again calling on talks to end the conflict in Ukraine, Reuters reported.

April 5, 2022 - 17:45

Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk tops the 2022 Forbes list of world’s richest

Elon Musk tops Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2022.

April 5, 2022 - 17:23

Will Smith resigns from Academy over Chris Rock Oscars slap backlash

Will Smith, facing possible expulsion or suspension after he assaulted Chris Rock during last Sunday’s Oscars telecast, has instead resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Variety reports.

April 4, 2022 - 12:31

France's Macron: new Russia sanctions needed after Bucha killings

PARIS, April 4 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that a new round of sanctions targetting Russia were needed and that there were clear indications Russian forces were responsible for the killings of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha.

April 4, 2022 - 11:58

Ukrainians find dead civilians in towns retaken from Russian forces

BUCHA, Ukraine, April 3 (Reuters) - As Ukraine said its forces had retaken all areas around Kyiv, the mayor of a liberated town said 300 residents had been killed during a month-long occupation by the Russian army, and victims were seen in a mass grave and still lying on the streets.

April 3, 2022 - 13:07

MEP Marina Kaljurand urges immediate withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces

Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the South Caucasus, MEP Marina Kaljurand has urged the immediate withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces back behind the line of contact in Nagorno Karabakh.

April 3, 2022 - 11:46

Valérie Boyer calls on France, EU, UNESCO to protect Artsakh's cultural heritage

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, ARMENPRESS. Valérie Boyer, a member of the Republican faction of the French Senate and vice-chairman of the France-Armenia Friendship Group, called on the French government, the European Union and UNESCO to protect the people and cultural heritage of Artsakh, ARMENPRESS reports Valérie Boyer wrote on her Facebook page. The Senator also published a photo with Father Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, the pastor of Dadivank.

April 2, 2022 - 11:49

Russia, Ukraine continue talks in video-conference format

Russia and Ukraine continue negotiations in a video format, Moscow’s positions on Crimea and Donbass remain unchanged, head of the Russian delegation, aide to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Medinsky said on Telegram.

April 2, 2022 - 11:46

US imposes sanctions on 21 Russian entities, 13 people

The US Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned 21 Russian entities and 13 individuals, including Russia's largest electronics maker and exporter.

April 1, 2022 - 10:03

Britain's GCHQ spy chief says Russian soldiers refused to carry out orders in Ukraine

LONDON, March 30 (Reuters) - The head of Britain's GCHQ spy service said on Wednesday that new intelligence showed some Russian soldiers in Ukraine had refused to carry out orders, sabotaged their own equipment and accidentally shot down one of their own aircraft.

March 31, 2022 - 12:47

US believes Putin's advisers are scared to tell him the truth

A little earlier, before the UK spy chief gave his assessment of the situation in Ukraine, there were briefings in the US setting out similar thoughts., BBC reported.

March 31, 2022 - 12:31

Bruce Willis gives up acting due to brain disorder aphasia

Bruce Willis will step away from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that impedes a person's ability to speak and write., BBC reported.

March 31, 2022 - 12:20

US to move troops and aircraft to Eastern Europe

US armed forces are moving aircraft and soldiers to Eastern Europe, Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said on Tuesday.

March 30, 2022 - 11:34

Russia to cut military activity near Kyiv, Chernihiv

Russia said on Tuesday it would sharply scale back military activity around Ukraine's capital Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv, in the most tangible sign yet of progress towards a peace deal., Reuters reported.

March 30, 2022 - 11:26

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slap, academy weighs action

LOS ANGELES, March 28 (Reuters) - Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock on Monday for slapping the comedian at Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, issuing a statement after the film academy said it might take action against Smith for an incident that overshadowed the industry's top awards.

March 29, 2022 - 14:06

Billionaire Abramovich, Ukrainian peace negotiators hit by suspected poisoning -reports

March 28 (Reuters) - Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning earlier this month after a meeting in Kyiv, the Wall Street Journal and the investigative outlet Bellingcat reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

March 29, 2022 - 13:58

Japan to ban Russia-bound exports of luxury cars, goods from April 5

TOKYO, March 29 (Reuters) - Japan will ban the export of high-end cars and other luxury goods to Russia in its latest response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the trade ministry said on Tuesday.

March 29, 2022 - 13:45

'No handshake' as Ukraine, Russia delegations meet for peace talks

LVIV/ISTANBUL, March 29 (Reuters) - Air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine before dawn on Tuesday as Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in Turkey for the first face-to-face talks in nearly three weeks, with Kyiv seeking a ceasefire without compromising on territory or sovereignty.

March 29, 2022 - 13:32

Video - Oscar 2022: 'Will Smith' shocks ceremony

The 94th Academy Awards announced its winners while Will Smith slapped Chris Rock live on stage.

March 29, 2022 - 10:46

CODA takes top prize at Oscars

LOS ANGELES, March 27 (Reuters) - "CODA," a heartwarming movie about a deaf family with a hearing daughter, won a landmark best picture prize at the Oscars on Sunday, in a ceremony overshadowed by best-actor winner Will Smith's slapping of presenter Chris Rock.

March 28, 2022 - 11:48

Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage, then wins an Oscar

LOS ANGELES, March 27 (Reuters) - Best actor winner Will Smith smacked presenter Chris Rock in the face and shouted a vulgarity at the comedian for making a joke about his wife's hairstyle in a shocking moment overshadowing the Oscars ceremony on Sunday.

March 28, 2022 - 11:37

Ukraine insists on territorial integrity as talks loom

LVIV, Ukraine, March 28 (Reuters) - With peace talks between Russia and Ukraine set to take place in Turkey this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has insisted on the territorial integrity of his country after earlier suggesting he was ready for a compromise.

March 28, 2022 - 11:22

Sen. Menendez calls on Azerbaijani forces to withdraw back to their initial positions

Reports that Azerbaijani forces have entered parts of Nagorno Karabakh and launched drone strikes on the region’s self-defense forces are extremely concerning, Chairman of the US Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez said in a Twitter post.

March 27, 2022 - 10:52

Azerbaijani side has been urged to withdraw forces – Russian Defense Ministry

The Azerbaijani side has been urged to withdraw the forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense has said.

March 27, 2022 - 10:49

France urges Azerbaijani troops to return to earlier positions in Nagorno-Karabakh

French Foreign Ministry also expressed its concerns about delays in gas supplies to residents of Nagorno-Karabakh and demanded to restore it

March 26, 2022 - 13:36

Up to 60percent failure rate for some Russian missiles in Ukraine, U.S. officials say

WASHINGTON, March 24 (Reuters) - The United States assesses that Russia is suffering failure rates as high as 60% for some of the precision-guided missiles it is using to attack Ukraine, three U.S. officials with knowledge of the intelligence told Reuters.

March 25, 2022 - 11:55

Western leaders discuss tougher action on Russia

BRUSSELS/LVIV/MARIUPOL, Ukraine, March 24 (Reuters) - Western leaders meeting in Brussels on Thursday will agree to strengthen their forces in Eastern Europe and increase military aid to Ukraine as the Russian assault on its neighbour entered its second month.

March 24, 2022 - 15:03

Renault suspends production at its Moscow factory

French carmaker Renault announced in a statement Wednesday that it has suspended all activities at its Moscow factory. The announcement comes as Ukrainian leaders have called for a boycott against the company, and accused Renault of "sponsoring Russia's war machine.", CNN reported.

March 24, 2022 - 11:07

The world's happiest countries for 2022- photos

(CNN) — Devastating loss of life and growing uncertainty have the world very much on edge, but there is a bit of good news for humanity: Benevolence is surging globally.That's one of the key findings of the World Happiness Report, a publication of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network that draws on global survey data from people in about 150 countries.

March 23, 2022 - 15:21

Superyacht of Abramovich, the Russian owner of English football club Chelsea, docks in sanctions-free Turkey

MARMARIS, Turkey, March 22 (Reuters) - A second superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich docked in a Turkish resort on Tuesday and sources familiar with the discussions said he and other wealthy Russians were looking to invest in Turkey given sanctions elsewhere.

March 23, 2022 - 14:45

Pro-Kremlin tabloid publishes and deletes report claiming 10,000 Russian Troops Killed In Ukraine

Komsomolskaya Pravda a Pro-Kremlin tabloid accidentally reported on Monday that almost 10,000 Russian troops had been killed in the war in Ukraine. The numbers were quickly deleted from its website, with Komsomolskaya Pravda later releasing a statement claiming it was hacked.

March 22, 2022 - 10:26

Ukraine rejected Russian calls to surrender the port city of Mariupol

Ukraine on Monday rejected Russian calls to surrender the port city of Mariupol, where residents are besieged with little food, water and power in a humanitarian crisis that is increasing pressure on European leaders to toughen sanctions on Moscow, Reuters reported.

March 21, 2022 - 10:20

Presentation of Greek historian's book about Armenian Genocide held in Athens

The presentation of the book titled “Nation and National Minorities: Study of Armenian Genocide” by Greek historian Alexandros Pigadas was held in Athens, Armenpress reported.

March 18, 2022 - 12:20

Famous auction houses call off Russian art sales in London

LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Auction houses Christie's, Sotheby's and Bonhams have cancelled sales of Russian art in London in June, part of the art market's response to Western sanctions on Russia as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine.

March 17, 2022 - 14:27

Ukraine needs to concede it won't be able to join NATO. Zelensky

In a meeting with the leaders of the countries that are members of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky announces that Ukraine needs to concede it won’t be able to join NATO, TASS reportes.

March 16, 2022 - 11:26

Biden, Macron agree to step up sanctions against Russia

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Presidents of France and the United States agreed during their telephone conversation to step up sanction measures against Russia, the press office of the French president said in a statement on Monday.

March 14, 2022 - 12:57

US Official Says Russia Asked China for Military Equipment

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Russian government has asked China for military equipment and other support, a US official told POLITICO on Sunday, possibly indicating that Moscow fears its position after struggling to advance deeper into Ukraine more than two weeks into its invasion.

March 14, 2022 - 12:09

US warns China over Beijing help to Russia on sanctions

White House warned Beijing would face severe "consequences" if it helps Moscow evade sanctions.

March 14, 2022 - 11:59

Australia sanctions Abramovich and 32 other Russian businessmen

The Australian government has joined the UK and the US in announcing “fresh sanctions on 33 Russian businesspeople and their immediate family members.”

March 14, 2022 - 11:40

Armenian PM sends congratulatory message to Pope Francis

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his election as Supreme Pontiff. The message runs as follows,

March 13, 2022 - 13:29

US authorizes $200m in Ukrainian military funding

US President Joe Biden has authorised a further $200mworth of military support for Ukraine, the White House has announced, the BBC reports.

March 13, 2022 - 08:57

Instagram restricted in Russia

Access to Instagram has been restricted in Russia.

March 12, 2022 - 08:19

'Risk worth taking': U.S. rushes MANPADS to Ukraine despite proliferation concerns

WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - The United States and NATO are shipping weapons into Ukraine at break-neck speed, including highly sensitive items such as shoulder-fired missiles called Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems (MANPADS) that can take down aircraft.

March 12, 2022 - 08:09

US House OKs $13.6B spending bill for Ukraine

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to approve a $13.6 billion spending bill to help Ukraine amid conflict with Russia, along with $1.5 trillion to keep US government programs operating through Sept. 30 and avoid agency shutdowns this weekend.

March 10, 2022 - 14:50

Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK

Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich is one of the seven Russian businessmen sanctioned by UK government, the BBC reports.

March 10, 2022 - 14:37

Russian and Ukrainian Foreign Ministers meet in Antalya

The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers are meeting for the first time since the start of Russia’s military operation in Russia.

March 10, 2022 - 14:30

Russia walks out of Council of Europe

Russia has left the Council of Europe, the country’s ministry of foreign affairs has said.

March 10, 2022 - 14:27

Man given genetically modified pig heart dies

The first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig has died, the BBC reports..

March 10, 2022 - 08:16

UK can now detain Russian aircraft – foreign secretary

The UK has announced a raft of new sanctions affecting Russian aircraft and exports of space and aviation technology, the BBC reports.

March 9, 2022 - 14:31

McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks halt Russian sales

Consumer giants including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks have joined the list of firms halting business in Russia, the BBC reports.

March 9, 2022 - 10:55

McDonald’s closes all restaurants in Russia

McDonald’s has announced it will temporarily close all restaurants and pause all operations in Russia, the BBC reports.

March 9, 2022 - 10:53

Moscow announces another ceasefire as 5,000 evacuated from Sumy

Moscow has announced another humanitarian ceasefire to allow civilians to flee.

March 9, 2022 - 10:51

UK and US announce ban on Russian oil

US President Joe Biden has confirmed a complete US ban on Russian oil, gas and coal imports, the BBC reports.

March 8, 2022 - 21:10

Russia says it may cut gas supplies if oil ban goes ahead

Russia has said it may close its main gas pipeline to Germany if the West goes ahead with a ban on Russian oil.

March 8, 2022 - 15:02

Zelensky urges Putin to ‘start dialogue’

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has again called on Russian President Vladimir Putin for a dialogue, stressing that Ukraine is ready to talk and seek compromises.

March 8, 2022 - 14:59

The State Department believes that the supply of weapons to Kyiv may become more difficult in the coming days

YEREVAN, MARCH 7, ARMENPRESS. Delivering weapons to Ukraine can become more difficult in the coming days, ARMENPRESS reports, citing TASS, US First Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said on March 7.

March 8, 2022 - 08:57

EU to consider admitting Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova

EU membership applications from Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova are going to be considered by the European Commission.

March 8, 2022 - 08:44

Russia-Ukraine talks end with “small progress”

The third round of talks between Ukraine and Russia have come to an end.

March 8, 2022 - 08:41

TikTok suspends livestreaming and new content in Russia

Video app TikTok says it is suspending livestreaming and new content to its video service in Russia while it reviews the safety implication of a new law which threatens to jail anyone the authorities deem to have spread “fake” news on the armed forces.

March 7, 2022 - 10:20

Russia ready for dialogue with Ukraine if demans are met, Putin tells Macron

Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone again on Sunday, in a call that lasted one hour and 45 minutes, the French presidency says.

March 7, 2022 - 10:16

British PM presents six-point response to Russia’s operation in Ukraine

British Prime Minister urged other leaders on Saturday to join a six-point plan he has set out in response to Russia’s operation in Ukraine.

March 6, 2022 - 15:24

Ukraine requests US, Poland to send fighter jets

Ukraine (IP) - Ukraine has urged its allies, including the US and Poland, to send fighter jets to Kyiv to confront the Russian operation.

March 6, 2022 - 15:22

European Parliament to hold debate on destruction of cultural heritage in Artsakh

During the plenary session on March 10, the European Parliament will hold a debate on the destruction of cultural and religious heritage in NagornoKarabakh/Artsakh, The MEPs will also vote on a a resolution, Member of the European parliament Peter van Dalen informs.

March 6, 2022 - 15:13

Imposing a no-fly zone would mean joining the conflict – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said any country which imposes a no-fly zone over Ukraine will be considered to have joined the war.

March 6, 2022 - 10:27

Armenian Ambassador presents details about situation in Ukraine and work of Embassy

YEREVAN, MARCH 5, ARMENPRESS. Ambassador of Armenia to Ukraine Vladimir Karapetyan presented details about the ongoing developments in Ukraine, the actions taken and being taken by the Embassy.

March 5, 2022 - 17:28

Zelensky condemns West over no-fly-zone decision

Ukraine’s President has condemned Western leaders for repeatedly ruling out the introduction of a no-fly-zone over his country, the BBC reports

March 5, 2022 - 10:06

Microsoft halts all new product and service sales in Russia

Microsoft said Friday it is halting all new sales of its products and services in Russia.

March 5, 2022 - 10:02

Turkish citizen wanted for assassination of journalist Hrant Dink detained in Bishkek

A citizen of Turkey wanted on suspicion of involvement in the murder of a journalist Hrant Dink was detained in Bishkek. Press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan reported, 24.kg reports.

March 5, 2022 - 10:00

Putin signs law on jail terms for ‘fake news’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill that punishes the spread of “fake information” about the country’s armed forces with jail sentences of up to 15 years.

March 5, 2022 - 08:47

Actor Sean Penn joins Ukraine exodus to Poland on foot

Days after visiting the Ukrainian capital Kyiv to film scenes for his documentary on Russia's invasion, Hollywood actor-director Sean Penn found himself among thousands of refugees fleeing to Poland, joining the exodus on foot.

March 5, 2022 - 08:41

Ukraine, Russia agree on the possibility of a temporary ceasefire for humanitarian corridors

YEREVAN, 3 MARCH, ARMENPESS. The second round of talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations is over, ARMENPRESS reports, citing "Belta", Mikhail Podolyak, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, told the reporters.

March 4, 2022 - 14:51

Cancellations or activeness: what impact Russia-Ukraine developments could have on Armenian tourism sector

YEREVAN, MARCH 4, ARMENPRESS. The ongoing developments around Ukraine will leave their impact on Armenia’s tourism sector, however, it is still early to talk about the concrete tendencies, President of the Armenian Tourism Federation Mekhak Apresyan said in an interview to ARMENPRESS, adding that this impact can be reflected in different forms.

March 4, 2022 - 14:49

Fire at Zaporizhzhya NPP extinguished: Emergency Services

Fire at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant has been extinguished, Ukrainian emergency services say.

March 4, 2022 - 14:22

Russia restricts access to BBC and Radio Liberty

Roskomnadzor (Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications) has limited access to the BBC’s Russian Service in the country, TASS news agency reports.

March 4, 2022 - 14:16

Second round of Russia-Ukraine talks commences in Belarus

Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have commenced in Belarus, RIA Novosti reported, quoting the Belarus Foreign Ministry.

March 3, 2022 - 18:54

German Chancellor rules out NATO intervention in the Russian-Ukrainian war

YEREVAN, MARCH 2, ARMENPRESS. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rules out NATO intervention in the Russian-Ukrainian war, ARMENPRESS reports the German "Deutsche Welle" informs.

March 3, 2022 - 11:26

Georgia to apply to join EU immediately – ruling party

Georgia will “immediately” apply for EU membership, its ruling party Georgian Dream says.

March 3, 2022 - 11:19

Kim Kardashian declared legally single by court

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian officially became single again on Wednesday, after a Los Angeles judge finalized her divorce from rapper Ye, whom she married in 2014, AFP reports.

March 3, 2022 - 11:15

U.N. General Assembly resolution demands end to Ukraine war

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on Wednesday demanding that Russia immediately end its military operations in Ukraine.

March 3, 2022 - 11:05

Europeans' measures against Russia

Conflict should end before Ukraine's application to join the European Union (EU) is discussed, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in Brussels on Tuesday.

March 2, 2022 - 14:20

Russia captures Ukrainian city of Kherson

Russian forces captured the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson.

March 2, 2022 - 14:13

EU countries refuse to send Ukraine fighter jets despite promises

Poland won’t send fighter jets to Ukraine, the country said Tuesday, the latest in a series of similar denials from EU countries despite earlier promises to provide Ukraine with fighter jets.

March 2, 2022 - 14:12

Apple to halt sales and limit services in Russia

Apple has become the latest major firm to halt all product sales in Russia, the BBC reports.

March 2, 2022 - 12:59

China says regional security cannot be achieved through expanding military alliances

YEREVAN, 1 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. The Chinese government calls on Russia and Ukraine to resolve the situation through dialogue, ARMENPRESS reports Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

March 2, 2022 - 11:02

Ukraine is ready for negotiations, but considers the ultimatums unacceptable. Embassy of Ukraine in Armenia

YEREVAN, 1 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. Ukraine is ready for real talks with Russia, but considers the ultimatums unacceptable, the representative of Ukraine in Armenia, Chargé d'Affaires Denis Avtonomov told ARMENPRESS, commenting on Kyiv’s expectations from the talks on the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

March 2, 2022 - 10:58

The date of the special meeting of the Foreign Ministers of NATO member states is known

YEREVAN, 1 MARCH, ARMENPRESS. The special meeting of NATO foreign ministers will be held on March 4 in Brussels, ARMENPRESS reports the statement of the alliance informed.

March 2, 2022 - 10:55

Boeing cuts ties with Russia

One of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers is cutting ties with its Russian partners.

March 2, 2022 - 10:47

Three NATO countries to transfer 70 combat airplanes to Ukraine

YEREVAN, MARCH 1, ARMENPRESS. Bulgaria, Poland and Slovakia will transfer 70 combat aircraft to Ukraine that can be stationed on airfields in Poland, TASS reports citing the press service of the Ukrainian Navy.

March 1, 2022 - 10:37

US must call for release of Armenian POWs, end assistance to Aliyev regime, Rep. Schiff says on Sumgait anniversary

Armenian soldiers are still illegally detained and subject to torture while thousands of civilians still live in danger, Member of the US House of Representative Adam Schiff said in a statement on the 34th anniversary of the Sumgait and Baku pogroms.

March 1, 2022 - 10:25

Rep. Pallone honors the memory of anti-Armenian pogroms in Sumgait and Baku

Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. honors the memory of the victims of Azerbaijan’s anti-Armenian pogroms in Sumgait (1988) and Baku (1990) and Aliyev’s ongoing aggression against Armenia and Artsakh.

March 1, 2022 - 10:23

Rep. Sherman commemorates Azerbaijan’s massacre of Armenians in Sumgait and Baku

Congressman Brad Sherman has issued a statement commemorating Azerbaijan’s massacre of Armenians in Sumgait and Baku:

March 1, 2022 - 10:20

Russia-Ukraine de-escalation talks end

Russian and Ukrainian representatives have concluded talks held in Belarus aimed at brokering peace amid the ongoing conflict.

February 28, 2022 - 21:06

Zelensky signs request for Ukraine to join EU

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed on Monday a formal request for the country to join the European Union, urging Brussels to approve Ukraine’s membership as soon as possible through a special procedure.

February 28, 2022 - 20:14

Russia bans flights from 36 countries

Russia has restricted flights to airlines from 36 countries in retaliation to the ban imposed on Russian flights.

February 28, 2022 - 18:01

Russia-Ukraine peace talks commence

On the fifth day after Russian forces entered Ukraine, delegations from the two countries have begun talks aimed at ending the war, the BBC reports.

February 28, 2022 - 17:52

Australia to provide lethal military equipment to Ukraine

The Australian government said that it will provide lethal military equipment to Ukraine.

February 28, 2022 - 14:03

US to send anti-aircraft stinger missiles to Ukraine

The US for the first time has approved the direct delivery of Stinger missiles to Ukraine as part of a package approved by the White House on Friday.

February 28, 2022 - 14:00

UK Treasury imposes sanctions against Central Bank of Russia

The UK government has announced it intends to take further restrictive economic measures against Moscow over the developments in Ukraine by targeting the Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR).

February 28, 2022 - 13:56

NATO stepping up support for Ukraine

NATO member states are “stepping up” their support for Ukraine by providing Kyiv with air-defence missiles and anti-tank weapons, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says.

February 28, 2022 - 13:51

EU to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Ukraine’s appeal for fighter jets has reportedly been successful after European Union Foreign policy chief Josep Borrell confirmed that the EU will provide fighter jets to Kyiv.

February 28, 2022 - 13:48

Everything ready to host Russia-Ukraine negotiations – Belarus Foreign Ministry

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 28, ARMENPRESS. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry said that everything is ready to host Russia-Ukraine negotiations.

February 28, 2022 - 10:34

BP to offload stake in Rosneft amid Ukraine conflict

BP is to offload its 19.75% stake in Russian state-owned oil firm Rosneft amid Ukraine conflict.

February 28, 2022 - 10:31

EU to begin providing arms to Ukraine

The European Union has announced that it intends to begin shipping arms to Ukraine, the first time in its history it has taken such a step.

February 28, 2022 - 09:16

Sean Penn on the Ground in Ukraine Filming Documentary About Russia’s Invasion

Sean Penn is on the ground in Ukraine filming a documentary about Russia’s invasion, Vice Studios confirmed. The Oscar-winning actor appeared at a press briefing Thursday in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv listening to government officials speak about the crisis.

February 28, 2022 - 09:08

Ukraine takes Russia to UN Court – Zelensky

Ukraine has submitted an application against Russia to the International Court of Justice, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Twitter post.

February 27, 2022 - 17:33

Ukraine ready for negotiations with Russia, but not in Belarus – Zelensky

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an address to the people of Belarusthat Kyiv is not ready to negotiate with Moscow on their territory.

February 27, 2022 - 14:13

I am praying for people: Angelina Jolie reacts to Ukraine crisis

Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie has recently shared a message of prayer for the people who are the victims of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

February 27, 2022 - 11:01

Zelensky says Erdogan and Aliyev have offered to organize talks with Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky says the leaders of Azerbaijan and Turkey Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan have offered to organize negotiations with the Russian Federation.

February 27, 2022 - 10:19

West to cut some Russian banks off from Swift

The EU, US and their allies have agreed to cut off a number of Russian banks from the main international payment system, Swift, the BBC reports.

February 27, 2022 - 10:16

Russia seeks explanation from France as cargo ship seized in the English Channel

The Russian embassy in France is seeking explanations from the French authorities over the seizure of a Russian cargo ship in the English channel, Russia’s RIA news agency quoted the embassy as saying on Saturday.

February 26, 2022 - 16:24

Ukraine war will last long: Macron tells French farmers

The war in Ukraine, and heavy sanctions Western powers have taken against Russia, will have long-lasting and serious consequences for the French farming sector, the European Union’s biggest, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, Reuters reports.

February 26, 2022 - 14:14

We are all here defending our independence – Zelenskyy posts footage from Kyiv

YEREVAN, 25 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. The President of Ukraine Vladymyr Zelenskyy released a video message in which he noted that he and the leadership of the government and the parliament are in Kyiv, ARMENPRESS reports Zelenskyy published the video message on his Telegram channel.

February 26, 2022 - 10:33

Putin offers Ukrainian military to take power

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 25, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered the Ukrainian military to take power, ARMENPRESS reports Putin said during the sitting of the Security Council.

February 26, 2022 - 10:32

Council of Europe suspends Russia’s rights of representation

In line with the Statute of the Council of Europe, the Committee of Ministers has today decided to suspend the Russian Federation from its rights of representation in the Committee of Ministers and in the Parliamentary Assembly with immediate effect as a result of the Russian Federation’s armed attack on Ukraine.

February 26, 2022 - 10:27

Russia to restrict Facebook access for ‘censoring’ its media

Russia said on Friday it was partially limiting access to Facebook, accusing it of “censoring” Russian media, the latest in a series of steps against U.S. social media giants.

February 26, 2022 - 10:25

UK to sanction Putin and Lavrov – PM

The UK will introduce sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov imminently, Boris Johnson has said.

February 26, 2022 - 10:24

US to join EU in sanctioning Putin and Lavrov

The White House has announced the US plans to join the European Union in sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

February 26, 2022 - 10:22

Russia ready to send delegation to negotiate with Ukraine in Minsk – Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation to Minsk for talks with Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said, TASS reports.

February 25, 2022 - 18:24

Georgia will not join the financial and economic sanctions of the West against Russia

The Georgian authorities are not going to participate in the economic and financial sanctions of Western countries imposed against Russia because of the situation around Ukraine, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili told reporters on Friday, TASS reports.

February 25, 2022 - 18:21

Russia says it destroyed over 70 military facilities in Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry says the Russian military has destroyed more than 70 military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, including airfields, the BBC reports.

February 25, 2022 - 12:16

Putin, Macron discuss situation around Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron had a serious and frank exchange of views on the situation around Ukraine, the Kremlin said in a statement.

February 25, 2022 - 12:07

Aeroflot airline banned from UK as Boris Johnson announces sanctions against Russia

Airline Aeroflot will be banned from the UK, UK Prime Minister said as he announced more sanctions against Russia.

February 25, 2022 - 12:04

Cutting Russia off from Swift banking not an option right now – Biden

Joe Biden says cutting Russia off from the global Swift banking system is not being proposed “right now,” US President Joe Biden said as he announced more sanctions against Russia.

February 25, 2022 - 10:44

Health Minister says 57 Ukrainians killed, 169 wounded

Fifty seven Ukrainians have been killed as a result of hostilities and 169 have been wounded, Ukraine’s Health Minister has said, TASS reports.

February 25, 2022 - 10:39

Zelensky says Ukraine ‘left alone’ to defend, confirms 137 soldiers killed

Ukraine’s president said Friday his country had been left on its own to fight Russia after the Kremlin launched what it called a “military operation” in Ukraine on Thursday.

February 25, 2022 - 10:38

NATO activates its defense plans

NATO’s chief is calling on Russia to immediately cease military action, withdraw its forces from Ukraine and choose diplomacy.

February 24, 2022 - 17:16

Flights to 11 Russian airports suspended to due to situation around Ukraine

Flights to a number of airports in southern Russia have temporarily been limited due to the aggravation of situation around Ukraine.

February 24, 2022 - 13:24

EU to convene emergency meeting on Ukraine on February 24

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 23, ARMENPRESS. The leaders of the EU member states and government will convene an extraordinary summit on February 24 in connection with Russia's recognition of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, ARMENPRESS reports reads the letter of the President of the European Council Charles Michel addressed to the leaders of the 27 EU member states.

February 24, 2022 - 10:30

Nationwide martial law introduced in Ukraine

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 24, ARMENPRESS. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared martial law in Ukraine.

February 24, 2022 - 09:55

Decision taken on "denazification, demilitarization" of Ukraine - Putin

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 24, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he made the decision to hold a special military operation in response to the address of leaders of Donbass republics, TASS reports.

February 24, 2022 - 09:54

Biden announces sanctions against Russian banks

US President Joe Biden ordered new U.S. financial sanctions against Russian banks on Tuesday.

February 23, 2022 - 10:43

Covid: Australia reopens border to international visitors

Australia has reopened its international border for the first time in nearly two years, bringing joyful family reunions and a boost to tourism, the BBC reports.

February 21, 2022 - 14:11

Kanye West asks judge not to declare him and Kim Kardashian single just yet

Kanye West wants to stay married to Kim Kardashian, at least for now, Los Angeles Times reports.

February 20, 2022 - 10:38

Ukraine’s Zelensky proposes meeting with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet to seek resolution to the crisis, the Associated Press reports.

February 20, 2022 - 10:29

A powerful explosion rocks the government building in Donetsk

YEREVAN, 18 FEBRUARY, ARMENPRESS. A powerful explosion took place near the government building of the self-proclaimed Republic of Donetsk. ARMENPRESS reports the correspondent of "RIA Novosti" informs a car exploded in the parking lot near the Government building. The whole city of Donetsk heard the explosion. The employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are at the scene.

February 19, 2022 - 11:20

Brad Pitt sues Angelina Jolie over vineyard where they got married

Brad Pitt is suing his ex-wife Angelina Jolie for selling her stake in the French vineyard they bought together, the BBC reports.

February 19, 2022 - 10:50

Sweden’s Prime Minister is a huge fan of System Of A Down

Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has revealed that she’s a huge fan of System Of A Down, telling listeners of national radio station Bandit Rock that she thinks the Los Angeles quartet are “really awesome,” Metal Hammer reports.

February 17, 2022 - 10:26

Putin says he does not want war

Russia does not want any war and this is why it submitted its proposals on security guarantees in Europe and hopes that their key points will be taken into account during negotiations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference following his talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday, TASS reports.

February 16, 2022 - 11:30

Lawsuit alleges Baldwin ‘recklessly shot’ Hutchins

Alec Baldwin “recklessly shot and killed” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust last year, a lawsuit from her family has alleged, the BBC reports.

February 16, 2022 - 11:28

Garo Paylan gets acquainted with ongoing renovation works of St. Giragos Armenian Church in Diyarbakir

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 12, ARMENPRESS. Ethnic Armenian lawmaker of the Turkey parliament, member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Garo Paylan visited the St. Giragos Armenian Church in Diyarbakir to get acquainted with the ongoing renovation works.

February 12, 2022 - 11:09

Australia says koalas now endangered

Australia has listed the koala as an endangered species across most of its east coast, after a dramatic decline in numbers, the BBC reports.

February 11, 2022 - 11:42

Outrage as historic monastery in Turkey converted to nightclub for ad

The historic Greek Orthodox monastery of Panagia Soumela, located in Trabzon, Turkey, was the site of a recent advertising video shoot that turned the courtyard into a nightclub, the International Christian Concern reports.

February 9, 2022 - 10:12

The Enigma: Billion-year-old black diamond from space up for auction

A billion-year-old black diamond thought to have come from outer space is going up for auction, the BBC reports.

February 8, 2022 - 10:27

Macron says a deal to avoid war in Ukraine is within reach

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he thinks a deal to avoid war in Ukraine is possible and that it is legitimate for Russia to raise its own security concerns, the BBC reports.

February 7, 2022 - 10:50

California Senator Portantino visits Armenian American Museum construction site

The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California welcomed Senator Anthony J. Portantino for a special visit to the construction site of the landmark center. The museum commenced construction on the Foundation Phase of the project in summer 2021.

February 6, 2022 - 11:29

Mount Everest’s highest glacier melting rapidly, new study shows

Climate change is causing the highest glacier on Mount Everest to melt at a rapid pace, a new study has found, the BBC reports.

February 5, 2022 - 12:57

50+ U.S. Representatives tell Biden Administration to stop sale of F-16s to Turkey

A bipartisan group of over 50 U.S. Representatives joined Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Hellenic Caucus Co-Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) in pressing the U.S. Departments of State and Defense to block the sale of next-generation U.S. F-16 fighter jets and upgrade kits to Turkey, reported the Armenian National Committee of America.

February 5, 2022 - 10:28

Facebook owner Meta sees biggest ever stock market loss

Facebook’s owner Meta Platforms saw its stock market value slump by more than $230bn (£169bn) on Thursday, in a record daily loss for a US firm, the BBC reports.

February 4, 2022 - 14:56

Facebook sees the number of active users fall for first time in 18 years

Social media giant Facebook has seen its daily active users (DAUs) drop for the first time in its 18-year history.

February 3, 2022 - 10:54

Azerbaijani Laundromat: UK court orders Azerbaijani politician to forfeit £5.6m

A multimillionaire Azerbaijani politician and his family have been ordered to hand over £5.6m of suspect funds brought into the UK via a complex money-laundering scheme nicknamed the “Azerbaijani laundromat.”

February 1, 2022 - 10:24

Video - Armenian National Day celebrated at Expo 2020 Dubai

The Armenian National Day is celebrated at Expo 2020 Dubai today.

January 30, 2022 - 17:45

Armenia’s National Day to be celebrated at Expo Dubai 2020

The National Day of Armenia will be celebrated at Expo Dubai 2020 on January 30, the Ministry of Economy informs.

January 29, 2022 - 13:10

Fountain built in the name of world-famous Armenian painter Arshile Gorky damaged in Van

Unknown assailants have damaged a fountain built in the name of world-famous Armenian painter Arshile Gorky in his hometown of Edremit in Turkey’s eastern Van province, Duvar English reports.

January 29, 2022 - 10:22

Don’t create panic, Ukraine’s Zelensky tells West

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on the West not to create panic amid the build-up of Russian troops on his country’s borders, the BBC reports.

January 29, 2022 - 10:17

Cristiano Ronaldo wears Armenian-made hoodie for a meeting with UAE leaders

Manchester United forward Christiano Ronaldo wore an Armenian-made AZAD MARD hoodie for a meeting with Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.

January 28, 2022 - 17:32

Two-thirds with Omicron say they have had Covid before

Two-thirds of people recently infected with the Omicron variant say they had already had Covid previously, the BBC reports.

January 26, 2022 - 12:05

Armenian entrepreneur Stepan Aslanyan joins Forbes Business Council

Armenian entrepreneur Stepan Aslanyan has joined the Forbes Business Council.

January 26, 2022 - 12:01

Turkish journalist arrested on charge of insulting Erdogan

A Turkish court on Saturday ordered well-known journalist Sedef Kabas to be jailed pending trial on a charge of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan, targeting her with a law under which tens of thousands have been prosecuted, Reuters reports.

January 23, 2022 - 13:14

Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in Los Angeles car crash

Arnold Schwarzenegger was involved in a four-vehicle crash late Friday afternoon in Brentwood that sent a woman to the hospital with minor injuries, his spokesman confirmed, Los Angeles Times reports.

January 23, 2022 - 10:57

Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul comments on normalization process of Armenia-Turkey relations

YEREVAN, JANUARY 21, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul Sahak Mashalyan, as well as a number of representatives of the Armenian community, commented on the normalization process of the Armenia-Turkey relations, Hurriyet reports.

January 21, 2022 - 14:02

FBI raid on House Democrat’s home said to be related to Azerbaijan probe

The FBI on Wednesday raided Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar’s home and campaign office in Texas as part of a wide-ranging federal probe relating to Azerbaijan and several U.S. businessmen, ABC News quotes a source familiar with the matter as saying.

January 21, 2022 - 11:16

Lighthouse on Crete, city hall of Alexandroupoli light up in colors of Armenian flag

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Greece and Armenia, the famous lighthouse of the city of Chania on the island of Crete and the building of the city hall of Alexandroupoli in northeastern Greece were illuminated in the colors of the Armenian flag, the Armenian Embassy in Greece reports.

January 21, 2022 - 11:06

Ararat Mirzoyan presents details of his short meeting with Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu

YEREVAN, JANUARY 19, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan presented details of the informal meeting with Turkish FM Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu in Stockholm. ARMENPRESS reports in a parliament-Cabinet Q&A session, answering the question of MP from “I have honor” faction Hayk Mamijanyan about that meeting, Mirzoyan said that he can literally represent his meeting with Çavuşoğlu.

January 20, 2022 - 10:28

We will continue to fight for justice - 15th anniversary of Dink's assassination commemorated in Istanbul

YEREVAN, JANUARY 19, ARMENPRESS. A commemoration event was held on January 19 near the former editorial office of the Armenian newspaper Agos in Turkey, right where Hrant Dink, the late editor-in-chief of the newspaper, Istanbul-Armenian intellectual, was assassinated 15 years ago.

January 20, 2022 - 10:25

Place in Paris to be named after Hrant Dink

YEREVAN, JANUARY 20, ARMENPRESS. A place in Paris will be named after late Istanbul-Armenian journalist, editor of Agos daily, Hrant Dink, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of international relations and francophonie Arnaud Ngatcha said.

January 20, 2022 - 10:23

Covid: WHO warns pandemic “nowhere near over”

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning to world leaders that the coronavirus pandemic “is nowhere near over,” the BBC reports.

January 19, 2022 - 14:27

Explosion in Turkey shuts down key Iraq oil pipeline

An explosion has shut down a pipeline in southeastern Turkey that carries oil from Iraq to world markets, AP reports.

January 19, 2022 - 10:55

Berlin’s Humboldt University sued over Azerbaijan connection

FragDerStaat, a platform run by Open Knowledge Foundation Germany, has filed a lawsuit with the administrative against Berlin’s Humboldt University over its Azerbaijani connection.

January 19, 2022 - 10:44

ANCA urges congressional leaders to press Biden Administration on Armenia/Artsakh policy failures

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is calling on Congress to press the Biden Administration to address dramatic shortfalls in U.S. policy to the South Caucasus which continue to undermine US interests, aid and abet ongoing Azerbaijani aggression, and undermine the security of Armenia and Artsakh.

January 19, 2022 - 10:42

Turkish Cabinet meeting to address Rubinyan-Kilic talks

YEREVAN, JANUARY 17, ARMENPRESS. The results of the recent meeting of the special envoys of Armenia and Turkey Ruben Rubinyan and Serdar Kilic will be touched upon at the upcoming session of the Turkish government, CNN Turk reports.

January 18, 2022 - 10:59

Norwegian mass killer Anders Breivik seeks parole

Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik goes to court, Tuesday, after 10 years behind bars, claiming he is no longer a danger to society and attempting to get an early release from his 21-year sentence, the Associated Press reports.

January 18, 2022 - 10:38

French presidential candidate Eric Zemmour found guilty of hate speech

Far-right French presidential candidate Eric Zemmour has been fined €10,000 by a Paris court for hate speech, the BBC reports.

January 18, 2022 - 10:30

Azerbaijan starts investigating “Terter case” on torture of servicemen

The security forces of Azerbaijan are conducting a preliminary investigation into the torture of servicemen accused in 2017 of spying for Armenia. In the country this incident is called the “Terter case,” the BBC reports.

January 17, 2022 - 13:49

Oxfam: Wealth of world’s 10 richest men doubled in pandemic

The pandemic has made the world’s wealthiest far richer but has led to more people living in poverty, according to the charity Oxfam, the BBC reports.

January 17, 2022 - 13:47

French parliament approves vaccine pass

France's parliament gave final approval on Sunday to the government's latest measures to tackle the COVID-19 virus, including a vaccine pass contested by anti-vaccine protestors.

January 17, 2022 - 10:56

Italian fashion pioneer Nino Cerruti dies aged 91

Pioneering Italian fashion designer Nino Cerruti has died at the age of 91, AFP reports.

January 17, 2022 - 10:43

Tsunami hits Tonga after giant volcano eruption

Tsunami waves caused by a giant underwater volcanic eruption have hit the Pacific country of Tonga, the BBC reports.

January 16, 2022 - 10:40

CCAF calls on French government to demand apology from Azeri authorities or else recall ambassador over Aliyev’s threats

YEREVAN, JANUARY 15, ARMENPRESS. The Coordinating Council of Armenian Organizations in France (CCAF - Conseil de coordination des Organisations Arméniennes de France) issued a statement on January 13 regarding Azeri president Ilham Aliyev’s threats against Valérie Pécresse, the President of the Regional Council of France’s Île-de-France and a candidate for the French presidency.

January 15, 2022 - 11:00

British couple Ron and Joyce Bond celebrate 81-year marriage

A couple celebrating their 81st wedding anniversary were told “it wouldn’t last long”, their daughter has said, the BBC reports.

January 15, 2022 - 10:56

EU says the meeting of Armenian, Turkish envoys ‘an important step,’ stands ready to provide support

The EU welcomes the willingness of both Turkey and Armenia to work on the normalization of relations between the two countries and the appointment of Special Envoys for this purpose, Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano said in a statement.

January 15, 2022 - 10:54

History of Armenian Genocide to be taught in Massachusetts schools

YEREVAN, JANUARY 14, ARMENPRESS. The history of the Armenian Genocide will be taught in middle and high schools in the U.S. state of Massachusetts after legislative amendments were passed.

January 14, 2022 - 16:01

Special envoys of Armenia and Turkey arrive in Moscow

YEREVAN, JANUARY 14, ARMENPRESS. The delegations of Armenia and Turkey arrived in Moscow, Russia, where the first meeting of the special envoys of the two countries will take place, RIA Novosti reports.

January 14, 2022 - 12:08

US Supreme Court blocks Biden’s workplace vaccine mandate

The US Supreme Court has blocked President Joe Biden’s rule requiring workers at large companies to be vaccinated or masked and tested weekly, the BBC reports.

January 14, 2022 - 12:06

Prince Andrew stripped of military titles and patronages

The Duke of York’s military titles and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen, Buckingham Palace has announced, the BBC reports.

January 14, 2022 - 12:03

Greek, Cypriot communities urge Australia to recognize genocides committed by the Ottoman Empire

The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria, Bill Papastergiadis and the Cyprus Community of Melbourne and Victoria, Theo Theophanous, with the support of the Pontian Federations of Australia, have written to the Prime Minister calling on the Government to formally recognise the genocides committed by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923 of Armenians, Assyrians, Greeks and other Christian minorities, Neos Kosmos reports.

January 14, 2022 - 12:00

Kim Kardashian sued over promotion of crypto token

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. are facing a lawsuit alleging the celebrities misled investors in their promotion of a cryptocurrency token, Reuters reports.

January 13, 2022 - 10:52

OSCE concerned about renewed clashes between Armenian, Azerbaijani forces

The Polish OSCE Chairmanship-in-Office expresses deep concern about “renewed clashes along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and that this violence resulted in casualties.”

January 13, 2022 - 10:45

US expresses concern over deadly clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calls for return of detainees

The US Department of State Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs has expressed concern over reports of incidents between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces, resulting in casualties.

January 13, 2022 - 10:43

Aliyev threatens to suppress the activity of the OSCE Minsk Group

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said Baku will suppress the attempts of the OSCE Minsk Group to deal with the Karabakh issue, Interfax reports.

January 13, 2022 - 10:40

There can be no friendship with torturers: French MP quits Friendship Group with Azerbaijan

Member of the French National Assembly Dino Cinieri has quit the France-Azerbaijan Friendship group.

January 12, 2022 - 11:12

Serdar Kilic officially appointed Turkey’s envoy for normalization with Armenia

Serdar Kilic, a former ambassador to the US, has been appointed as Turkey’s envoy for normalization of relations with Armenia, according to a presidential decision published in the Official Gazette today (January 11).

January 11, 2022 - 14:32

Police in Kazakhstan detain more than 4.4 thousand riot participants

Law enforcement agencies of Kazakhstan have detained over 4.4 thousand people who took part in the riots in several regions of the country, Press Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan reported.

January 9, 2022 - 10:46

Georgian President visits Armenian Church on Christmas

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili expressed her congratulations to the Armenian Apostolic Church and its parishioners on the occasion of their celebration today of Christmas and Epiphany Day, from the Sub Gevork Church of Tbilisi.

January 7, 2022 - 11:36

CSTO peacekeeping forces deployed to Kazakhstan

The collective peacekeeping forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have been sent to Kazakhstan, the advanced units from the Russian contingent have already begun to fulfill their tasks, the CSTO secretariat informs.

January 6, 2022 - 13:48

Turkish gov’t seeks to strip 28 opposition MPs, including HDP co-chair, of parliamentary immunity

The presidency has submitted summary proceedings seeking to lift legislative immunity for 28 opposition MPs, including 25 deputies of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), the Hurriyet Daily News reports.

January 5, 2022 - 14:45

Covid: US reports record 1m cases with peak still to come

The US has recorded more than one million new Covid cases, as officials warn the peak of a fast-spreading Omicron surge is still to come, the BBC reports.

January 5, 2022 - 14:40

California twins born in different years

A set of California twins born 15 minutes apart are already distinguishing themselves with different birthdays, CNN reports.

January 5, 2022 - 14:34

Sweden’s King and Queen test positive for Covid-19

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have tested positive for COVID-19, the palace said in a statement on Tuesday, amid rising infections in the Nordic nation driven by the new Omicron variant of the virus, Reuters reports.

January 5, 2022 - 14:28

Macron warns he will make life difficult for unvaccinated

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned he intends to make life difficult for people in France who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19, the BBC reports.

January 5, 2022 - 14:24

Opposition will face crushing response

The Turkish President has warned opposition parties that they will face a response similar to the one given to coup plotters on the night of an abortive putsch in 2016 if they take to the streets in protest of the government, Turkish media outlets reported.

January 5, 2022 - 10:25

Blinken, Cavusoglu discuss process of Armenian-Turkish normalization

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken discussed the process of normalization of relations with Armenia with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

January 4, 2022 - 11:19

CoE: More awareness of Armenian language in Cyprus, but room for improvement

State authorities in Cyprus continue to support minority language speakers by funding existing cultural institutions and establishing new sports facilities where their languages can be used, according to a new report by the Committee of Experts for the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.

January 4, 2022 - 11:17

Turkey’s inflation hits 36percent amid financial turmoil

Turkey’s annual inflation rate has soared to a 19-year high, underlining the country’s financial turmoil and alarm over its president’s policies, the BBC reports.

January 4, 2022 - 11:15

Top US phone firms reject call to delay 5G rollout

Two of the biggest US phone firms have rejected a government request to delay the rollout of 5G services this week, the BBC reports.

January 4, 2022 - 11:08

Guterres hopes 2022 to be year of recovery from COVID-19 pandemic

Tehran, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his New Year’s message expressed hope that 2022 to be a year of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

December 30, 2021 - 13:15

Charges pressed against Israeli company and its senior employees which used drones against Armenian positions

YEREVAN, 29 DECEMBER, ARMENPRESS. Israeli drone-maker Aeronautics and three of its senior employees were charged on Wednesday with violating the law regulating defense exports in its dealing with one of its most prominent clients, ARMENPRESS reports, citing Haaretz.

December 30, 2021 - 10:39

Pope mentions prisoners of war in Christmas message

In his “Urbi et Orbi” Christmas message given at midday in Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Francis called for dialogue, unity, peace.

December 26, 2021 - 15:35

European nations reinstate Covid restrictions

European leaders are reinstating coronavirus restrictions as the new Omicron variant continues to spread through the continent, the BBC reports.

December 22, 2021 - 11:00

Student at Blair High School’s Armenian Academy named finalist in Congressional App Challenge

Ruben Ghazarian, a 9th grader at the Armenian Academy at Blair High School in Pasadena, California, has been named a 2022 Finalist in the Congressional App Challenge, Asbarez reports.

December 19, 2021 - 14:15

Omicron spreading faster than any other COVID variant: WHO

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading at an unprecedented rate across the globe, the head of the World Health Organization has warned.

December 16, 2021 - 09:56

ANCA urges Biden Administration reset of U.S. policy on Armenia and Republic of Artsakh

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is calling on the Biden Administration to condemn Azerbaijan’s aggression, halt all U.S. military aid to Baku, and enforce sanctions against Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and other senior members of his regime as part of an overall reset of U.S. policy towards Armenia, Artsakh, and the broader Caucasus region.

December 15, 2021 - 10:50

Elon Musk named Time magazine’s Person of the Year

Tesla chief Elon Musk was named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" 2021.

December 14, 2021 - 11:19

India’s representative crowned Miss Universe 2021

On Sunday, Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu was officially named Miss Universe 2021, PEOPLE reports.

December 13, 2021 - 14:20

Almost extinct cat found in Americas

The most endangered cat in the Americas has been found living on the outskirts of the Chilean capital.

December 12, 2021 - 11:11

Armenian American spiritual leaders call on Biden to cease all military aid to Azerbaijan

The spiritual leaders of American Christians of Armenian heritage have called on President Biden to cease all U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan – fully enforcing Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act.

December 11, 2021 - 10:20

Designers of Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine building honored with award

TSK Architects and CO Architects, the design firms of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Medical Education Building, have been recognized at the AIA Nevada Annual Design Awards.

December 9, 2021 - 13:29

Azerbaijan continues to threaten Armenia’s safety and sovereignty – Rep. Pallone

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (NJ-06) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The amendment would help advance human rights around the world by requiring the Department of Defense to review existing requirements for conducting human rights training of foreign national security forces participating in security cooperation programs like the Section 333 Building Partner Capacity Program. It also calls for a review to the current Department of Defense (DOD) data collection practices and procedures for accessing, monitoring, and evaluating human rights training programs. The amendment will ensure compliance with U.S. law that prohibits use of funds for assistance to foreign security forces that have committed gross human rights violations.

December 9, 2021 - 10:34

Armenian religious heritage sites in Turkey remain under threat, US report says

Armenian religious heritage sites in Turkey remain under threat, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom said in a new report on Turkey.

December 7, 2021 - 10:46

Christmas Decor Trends 2022-2023

Hi, trendies! Trendbook shares with you our forecast for Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! See more in detail the next Christmas decor trends for 2022-2023 according to the next interior design trends.

December 5, 2021 - 17:14

Bomb defused under Turkish officer’s car ahead of Erdogan event

Turkish police found a bomb under the car of a riot police officer assigned to work at an event attended by President Tayyip Erdogan in eastern Turkey, the state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Saturday, Reuters reports.

December 5, 2021 - 13:29

Vice-President confirms Turkish intelligence was involved in Nagorno-Karabakh war

Turkey’s vice president last week stated that its National Intelligence Organization (Milli İstihbarat Teşkilatı, MİT) played an active role in the Nagorno-Karabakh war in 2020, helping to shape the balances in the field, the Nordic Monitor reports.

December 5, 2021 - 13:27

Germany can contribute to incorporating memory of Armenian Genocide victims into “European memory” – Ambassador Smbatyan

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 4, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s Ambassador to Germany Ashot Smbatyan gave an interview to The Armenian Mirror-Spectator on the occasion of completion of his diplomatic mission.

December 4, 2021 - 14:31

Roberto Travan’s photos depicting the impact of Artsakh War on display in Turin, Italy

Italian photojournalist Roberto Travan’s long-term project “Nagorno Karabakh, peace can wait” has been launched in Turin (Italy).

December 4, 2021 - 14:20

“World’s first verdict for ISIS crimes against Yazidis”: German court finds Islamic State member guilty of genocide

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 30, ARMENPRESS. A man was sentenced to life in prison by a German court on Tuesday for crimes committed in Iraq which resulted in the death of an enslaved Yezidi girl, DPA reports.

December 1, 2021 - 08:15

Greek, Cypriot and Armenian special forces complete joint exercises

The Special Forces of Greece, Cyprus and Armenia completed the joint Close Quarter Battle 2021 military exercises, the Defense Ministry of Cyprus informs.

December 1, 2021 - 08:08

Military helicopter crashes in Azerbaijan, casualties reported

A military helicopter belonging to the Azerbaijani State Border Service (SBS) crashed on Tuesday morning while performing training flights in the Garaheybat airspace in the Khizi region near Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, SBS and General Prosecutor’s Office said in a joint statement.

November 30, 2021 - 16:08

Protesters in Berlin call for action to ensure withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from Armenia, return of POWs

German-Armenian associations protested in Berlin on weekend, raising awareness about the situation around Armenia and Republic of Artsakh and human rights violations by Azerbaijan.

November 30, 2021 - 07:44

Pope Awards Eric Esrailian with Benemerenti Medal

Esrailian becomes first Armenian to receive the honor

November 27, 2021 - 10:37

Turkish police fire tear gas at women protesters

Turkish police fired tear gas on Thursday to push back thousands of people who took to the streets of Istanbul to protest violence against women.

November 26, 2021 - 09:31

Video - Turkey: Healthcare Workers Rally in Istanbul to Demand Change in Health System

TEHRAN (FNA)- Dozens of members of the Turkish Medical Association rallied in Istanbul to call for changes in the health sector, before jumping on a bus to take their demands to Ankara. The so-called 'White March' is protesting for better pay and better working conditions, as well as calling to protect the 'the health rights of the people.

November 25, 2021 - 09:19

Apple suspends sales in Turkey after currency crash

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 24, ARMENPRESS. Apple has temporarily stopped selling products to customers in Turkey as the lira dived to a new record-low, the Apple Post reports.

November 24, 2021 - 14:36

Dutch Parliament adopts motions on Azerbaijani provocations, Armenian POWs

The Dutch Parliament has adopted two motions on Azerbaijan’s provocations against Armenia and the lack of democracy in the country, the Armenian Embassy in the Netherlands informs.

November 24, 2021 - 08:51

Turkish people protest against Erdogan's government over lira collapse

Turkish people took to the streets on Tuesday night to protest the deteriorating economic situation and the devaluation of the Turkish lira against the US dollar.

November 24, 2021 - 08:49

Library of Congress spotlights Armenian memorial books.

The Library of Congress spotlights Armenian memorial books.

November 21, 2021 - 17:59

“We are our mountains” monument opens in Ohio

From November 12 to 14 Lilit Makunts, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the US, paid a working visit to Cleveland, State of Ohio, to meet the Armenian community.

November 16, 2021 - 12:40

Apple’s original computer fetches $400,000 at US auction

An original Apple computer built by firm co-founders Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs in 1976 has fetched $400,000 (£294,990) at auction in the US, the BBC reports.

November 10, 2021 - 18:45

French, Russian officials to discuss joint efforts as Minsk Group Co-Chairs

The French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian and the Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly will receive their Russian counterparts, Ministers Sergey Lavrov and Sergey Shoygu, on the sidelines of the International Conference on Libya in Paris on 12 November, in the framework of the Franco-Russian Cooperation Council for Security Issues.

November 10, 2021 - 18:41

Iran attends China International Import Expo

Tehran, IRNA – The 4th China International Import Expo kicked off in Shanghai, attended by 127 countries including Iran.

November 10, 2021 - 11:04

UK House of Commons to hold first hearing on Armenian Genocide bill today

The first hearing of the Armenian Genocide recognition bill will take place in the House of Commons on November 9, the Armenian National Committee of the United Kingdom reports.

November 9, 2021 - 17:20

Foreign ministry works over launch of Armenia-EU visa liberalization dialogue

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 4, ARMENPRESS. The ministry of foreign affairs carries out targeted works over the launch of the Armenia-EU visa liberalization dialogue, Deputy Foreign Minister Vahe Gevorgyan said at the joint session of the parliamentary standing committees dedicated to the debate of the 2022 state budget draft.

November 5, 2021 - 13:02

Biden requests Armenia at Summit for Democracy, Azerbaijan and Turkey not invited

WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 5, ARMENPRESS. U.S. President Joe Biden did not invite either Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan or Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to his upcoming Summit for Democracy.

November 5, 2021 - 12:59

Senator Menendez introduces amendment to revoke US presidential waiver of Section 907 restrictions on aid to Azerbaijan

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 5, ARMENPRESS. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a powerful amendment that would end U.S. presidential waiver authority of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, an Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) -backed measure that would effectively block U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan.

November 5, 2021 - 12:57

Advertisements celebrating Azerbaijani occupation of Artsakh removed from Sydney billboards

Billboard advertisements glorifying Azerbaijan’s military aggression on the indigenous Armenians of Artsakh have been removed from prominent locations across Sydney in response to urgent representations made by the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC-AU).

November 5, 2021 - 10:48

Armenian Genocide recognition bill to be debated in UK Parliament on November 9

The Armenian Genocide Recognition Bill will be debated in the UK Parliament, reports the Armenian National Committee of UK.

November 4, 2021 - 10:43

41 US Representatives co-sign letter to Secretary Blinken against reckless sale of F-16s to Turkey

Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Bilirakis (FL-12) and Maloney (NY-12), led 41 of his House colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken opposing US plans to sell Turkey F-16s and demanding information from the State Department following recent reports of a request from Turkey to purchase 40 F-16 fighter jets and dozens of modernization kits for its existing warplanes from the United States.

November 2, 2021 - 10:33

Ceasefire must be respected – Australian MP refers to Azerbaijan’s provocative steps

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 26, ARMENPRESS. Australian MP John Alexander referred to the provocative attacks of Azerbaijan against Artsakh in the Australian House of Representatives, ARMENPRESS was informed from the Armenian National Committee of Australia.

October 27, 2021 - 10:35

Australian MP calls to condemn Azerbaijan’s belligerent actions and war crimes

Australia’s former Defense Minister, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP has risen in the Parliament’s Federation Chamber calling on Australia to publicly condemn Azerbaijan’s belligerent actions and war crimes on the first anniversary of the 2020 Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) War, reported the Armenian National Committee of Australia.

October 25, 2021 - 15:47

Erdogan says Turkey is set to banish 10 Western ambassadors

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he had ordered the foreign ministry to declare 10 ambassadors from Western countries ‘persona non grata’ for calling for the release of philanthropist Osman Kavala, Reuters reports.

October 24, 2021 - 15:21

Alec Baldwin fires gun on movie set, killing cinematographer, injuring director

Reuters quoted authorities as saying actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set in New Mexico on Thursday, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.

October 23, 2021 - 10:50

Turkey took a leading role in supporting Azerbaijan military efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh – European Commission

Turkey took a leading role in supporting Azerbaijan military efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh, providing military assistance, intelligence and weapons, and reportedly support through foreign fighters, the European Commission said in the 2021 Report on Turkey.

October 22, 2021 - 10:18

European court condemns Turkish law banning insults of Erdogan

A Turkish law banning insults against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

October 21, 2021 - 14:38

Senator Peter Whish-Wilson joins calls for Australia to recognize Armenian, Greek and Assyrian Genocides

Tasmanian Senator Peter Whish-Wilson has signed the Joint Justice Initiative’s Affirmation of Support, joining dozens of Federal Australian parliamentarians pledging to support calls for national recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides.

October 20, 2021 - 09:09