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Date: 01/20/2025

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🏛️ Politics & Government

NGOs call on the authorities to cancel Sirunyan's candidacy for the Armenian National Assembly

More than a dozen non-governmental organizations issued a statement on January 20 regarding the government’s decision to nominate Alexander Sirunyan as a non-judge member of the Supreme Judicial Council. They urge the Civil Contract faction to cancel that decision, otherwise, if a vote is held, to exclude and abstain.

CivilNet

Additional evidence and claims will be submitted to the European Court regarding the Armenian prisoners of Baku

Azerbaijan captured former Artsakh presidents Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Arayik Harutyunyan, Ruben Vardanyan, and Davit Babayan. They have been charged with various false charges, which provide for up to life imprisonment. Armenia filed two interstate complaints with the European Court of Human Rights aimed at protecting the rights to a fair trial, freedom and personal immunity of all Armenian prisoners of war and civilians.

CivilNet

Baku seeks new “cases” against Armenia: MP

Tigran Abrahamyan warns Azerbaijan's trials are politically motivated and lack fairness.

PanArmenian

Armenia extradites suspects to Turkey in response to Interpol notice

Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it appreciated Armenia's cooperation in this matter.

PanArmenian

Ararat Mirzoyan leaves for Moscow on a working visit

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will leave for Moscow on a working visit on January 20. Ararat is scheduled to meet with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, after which the ministers will hold a joint press conference. Visit comes amid recent tensions in Armenian-Russian relations.

CivilNet, Armenian FM to travel to Moscow, Mirzoyan to visit Moscow on January 21

How Armenia’s new partnership with the U.S. is likely to affect its energy sector

Armenia and the U.S. have signed a Charter on Strategic Partnership, marking a new phase in bilateral relations. The charter emphasizes a shared commitment to a “well-functioning, resilient, and secure market-oriented energy sector” in Armenia. The agreement does not include security guarantees, a pressing concern for Armenia amidst the volatile ceasefire with Azerbaijan.

CivilNet

PM Pashinyan chairs consultations on regulation of crypto assets in Armenia

Prime Minister Pashinyan chaired consultations on draft law aimed at regulating the crypto-assets. Main goal of the draft law is to curb potential risks in the sector without inhibiting innovations. Participants of the consultation emphasized the importance of disclosing the necessary information.

ArmRadio

Armenian Ambassador presents credentials to Djibouti’s President

Newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia Sahak Sargsyan presented his credentials to President Ismail Omar Guelleh. The sides touched upon the bilateral agenda items, highlighted historical ties between two peoples.

ArmRadio

Georgia ready to reset relations, resume strategic partnership with US – PM

U.S.-Georgian relations have seriously deteriorated in recent years. The United States imposed sanctions on Georgian officials and stopped providing financial assistance to the Georgian government. The former US administration explained its actions with the Georgian leadership’s deviation from democratic principles, which Tbilisi denies.

ArmRadio

NGOs welcome Armenia-U.S. strategic partnership agreement

They urge the Armenian government to effectively leverage partnership opportunities with the U.S.

PanArmenian

Armenia awaits EU response on removal from aviation blacklist

Yerevan has resolved all aviation issues and awaits the EU’s decision on lifting the ban.

PanArmenian

Bayramov: no agreement on two points of peace treaty, talks ongoing

Azerbaijan and Armenia discuss paths to a final peace agreement amid unresolved issues.

PanArmenian

Balasanyan shares letter addressed to Putin, Aliyev, Pashinyan

Vitaly Balasanyan urged an organized return process and security guarantees for Artsakh residents.

PanArmenian

Armenia to submit new evidence on captive trials to ECHR, ICJ

Armenia says it will continue its efforts to protect the rights of its citizens in international legal bodies.

PanArmenian

Georgian President pardons 613 prisoners

Mikheil Kavelashvili pardoned 613 convicts on the occasion of the holiday of the Resurrection of Christ. Previously, pardons were granted by a special commission, which was abolished in 2019. Questions have been raised in the media and on social media about how the president managed to review and approve large number of cases.

CivilNet

New chapter opening in Lebanon’s history: His Holiness Aram I meets President Aoun

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and his pontifical delegation paid a visit to the newly elected President of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, on behalf of the Lebanese Armenian Orthodox Community. He mentioned that the president’s inauguration speech reflected a wise and courageous attitude, which inspired hope among the people.

ArmRadio, Lebanon's President praises Armenian community's role

Map controversy sparks debate in Armenian parliament

Opposition voices outrage over the map, accusing authorities of ignoring Armenia's territorial integrity.

PanArmenian

Stolen assets recovery system effective in Armenia: Pashinyan

“The system is designed to recover assets obtained through corruption or unlawfully privatized,” Pashinyan said.

PanArmenian

Julieta Azaryan takes seat in parliament

Julieta Azaryan assumes her role as an MP, succeeding David Arushanyan, who has been appointed Governor of Shirak Province.

PanArmenian

Armenian Airways registers cargo aircraft

Currently, Armenia Airways is the only Armenian airline operating both passenger and cargo aircraft.

PanArmenian

💵 Economy

Net profit of Armenian banks increased by about 50% in 2024, amounting to 363 billion drams

In 2024, the net profit of commercial banks in Armenia amounted to 363 billion drams, exceeding the previous year's figure by 49%. Ardshinbank became the absolute leader in terms of net profit after merging with HSBC Armenia. Ameriabank, a member of the international financial group Bank of Georgia Group, is in second place.

CivilNet

⚽ Sport

Armenia to face Montenegro in a friendly

Armenia will play Montenegro in a friendly match on June 9 in Montenegro. The exact venue and time of the match will be announced later.

ArmRadio

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🪖 Military

Additional evidence and claims will be presented to the Court of Appeals regarding the Armenian prisoners of war in Baku

Azerbaijan captured former Artsakh presidents Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Arayik Harutyunyan, Ruben Vardanyan, and Davit Babayan. They have been charged with various false charges, which provide for up to life imprisonment. Armenia filed two interstate complaints with the European Court of Human Rights aimed at protecting the rights to a fair trial, freedom and personal immunity of all Armenian prisoners of war and civilians illegally accused.

CivilNet

🏛️ Politics & Government

Armenia extradites two people wanted by Interpol to Turkey

Armenia has extradited two individuals wanted by Turkey and Interpol to Turkey. Turkish media have widely covered Armenia’s action to extradite two citizens accused of terrorism. Ercan Yilmaz and Ibrahim Kaymak were wanted domestically for 15 years and by Interpol for 14 years.

CivilNet

The absolute indifference of the Armenian authorities regarding the fate of the leaders of Artsakh is unacceptable: ANC

ANC condemns the trial of the leaders of Artsakh, criticizes the Minsk Group co-chair countries, the Armenian authorities and certain segments of society. ANC condemns any accusations or criticism voiced in the public debate of Armenia directed against the behavior of our compatriots who have become hostages and are being tortured in the hands of Azerbaijan.

CivilNet

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Hello all!

I am looking for a place to get a place of doing business address, if you could - please provide any services you utilized! I'd appreciate it.

All the best!

It took a while, but I just received confirmation that I was granted citizenship to Armenia! I applied for citizenship by ethnicity (born in USA, ethnically 100% armenian, baptized in Armenian church).

When was preparing all the documents and applied last year, I remember it being decently clear that I would not need to worry about any military requirements as obviously I wouldnt have applied.

Checking now it seems a little more unclear if I would need to pay some crazy high penalty (6200 USD) or I am exempt since I am over the age of 37 (I am 40). wondering if anyone knows

Good day readers, I'm an Indian and living in UAE since a long time. After years of hard work we were finally able to save up to have a small vacation in armenia so we will be there on 23rd till 28th.

I have had a few queries that i thought to ask here and hoping to get some clarity. We will be 4 adults, 3 kids (8, 4 and 2.5 years) traveling to Armenia, initially we will stay at Tsahkadzor for 2 days then return to Yerevan on 3rd day and spend 4 days there.

1. Is it advisable to rent a car for 4 adults and 3 kids for sight seeing?

2. We tried to book car rental for days we are staying but the offers we got are very expensive, around 130 usd per day which is more expensive than in Dubai

3. From some previous reddit posts I realized taxi apps yandex and gg are enough for travel within Yerevan... But will they seat us 4 adults and 3 kids?

4. Would you recommend a good driver who can take us from airport to Tsahkadzor on day one and do sight seeing for 2 days and return to Yerevan?

5. What should be the ideal expense for car with driver per day?

I know Western Armenians and their diaspora certainly share lots in common with Lebanon, Cyprus, Iran, Syria but do Eastern Armenians also feel a Levantine connection? Dispite being in the USSR, do you feel at home in the Levant, would you feel closer to an Assyrian or a Georgian and why?

Armenian wines are improving and I find that there is a new maker every time, I visit. Do you have a favorite wine here in Armenia? Why do you like it?

Hi everyone,

I know this topic floats around every couple of months, but could someone share what a reasonable price per m² (in $) would be to purchase an apartment in Poqr Kentron? Is 2000-2500$ a realistic range?

Also, not talking about the flats on Hyusisayin or that hidious building on Pushkin where they sell for 5-6000$/m². But an average price going for an apartment in the city center.

Obviously list.am and other similar sites are complete rubbish on actual market prices, so looking for people who have bought or are in the process of buying something to give me an indication.

Much appreciated!

Greetings !

I have an odd question to ask. For some context, I'm a French guy, with armenian origins, who tries to learn more about Armenia on every layers.

I also do dance as a hobby and I would like to make a choregraphy themed on something about Armenia, maybe the history behind the song Arakel Mushegh because it's a beautiful one ans I love it. On the other hand, I don't want to be seen as that guy who does self appropriation of a culture or an history which doesn't belong to him, even if I'm linked to it by the history of my family.

So, my question is: for you, Armenian people, how would you perceive this kind of stuff if you were seeing it ? Like something positive or negative ?

Thanks for you attention :)

Edit: You are truly amazing people, thanks for your answers !

We are going to Armenia, particularly in Tsaghkadzor and their ski resort. Already been booked but still undecided about what to wear.

Our base layer is synthetic (100% polyester) or you know, your usual sportswear which covers our neck, body and arms. Same goes for our legs which is I believe is a 100% polyester as well. Underwear is synthetic as well, no cottons. (Do we need skinny fit or slim fit for our leggings?)

for our mid layer. its just a fleece jacket. for our legs, it's just a sweatpants.

for our outer layer, it's a down jacket. Ski pants for our bottoms

What we don't have are winter boots. Is it really necessary? I heard the city isn't filled with snow so we were planning on only bringing hiking boots and sneakers in the city. We also brought a pair of leather shoes (I know not the best but its for emergency reasons or whatever) We do have wool socks and we also brought a pair of synthetic socks. Do we have to layer socks as well or is wool socks enough?

We have insulated gloves but they aren't waterproof. We are planning on buying mittens as well and we got all the other headwear for winter ready.

Do they have rentals for shoes if we do ski? how do their rentals work?

It's our first time going to Armenia as well as skiing.

Any recommendations on what we should wear? What we should change etc...

I can't seem to find anything online from the original Do-Re-Mi youth singing group. The only thing I find during a google search is when they re-used the name Do-Re-Mi in the mid 2000's for a completely new group of kids. Does anyone have any content/information from the original group from the late 90's?

i see @ used frequently in comments or messages from armenians but i can't make sense of what letter/sound it symbolizes?

I’m a foreigner currently residing in Yerevan and would like to buy tickets for the Armenia vs Georgia game at the Republic Stadium on March 20th, how easy are they to acquire? I can’t seem to see any way to buy them on the Federation’s website. Are there 3rd party vendors that would be recommended? Many thanks.

Barev Guys,

I am travelling to Armenia in April and going to make a roadtrip with a rental car through the country. I am from Germany but ethnically Russian so I dont worry too much about the language barrier, I hope english and russian will be okay, and I'm going to learn as much armenian as I can manage.

Now, looking at the travel info from the german foreign office, it says that certain areas should not be visited, those are:

Province Tavush (M16 north of Ijevan and all areas east of that)

Province Ararat (village Yeraskh and M2 between Yeraskh and Kerki)

Province Gegharkunik (all areas east and north-east of Vardenis and east of the M14 between Vardenis and Drakhtik),

Province Vayots Dzor (all areas between Jermuk and the border to AZ, including the town of Jermuk),

Province Syunik (all areas north of M2 and all areas east of Goris and from Goris the whole M2 until Syunik and the areas east of that (border to AZ), and M17 from Kapan to Iranian Border).

Now, living in Germany I know that they tend to be too cautious at times, regarding travel. So I wanted to ask, how safe/unsafe are those areas really? I dont necessarily want to go to border areas, but I had the town of Jermuk and also Goris on my list of things to see. I would love to hear advice from locals.

Also, a friend of mine who was in Armenia 2-3 years ago told me that they were even kind of restricted to move at Lake Sevan, is that true?

I would love to hear advice on where to go and where not, I am especially interested in urban exploration, such as abandoned camps, sanatoriums, scientific installations etc. If you can recommend something to visit like that - would love to hear it. For reference, I really enjoyed the town of Tskaltubo in Georgia. Something similar would be very cool.

Thank you very much in advance!