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87 U.S. Legislators Press Trump-Vance Administration to Ensure Safe Return of Armenians to Nagorno Karabakh
ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter - led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus - Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America...

Armenia denies reports of handing over part of its territory to US
(MENAFN) A Spanish outlet has reported that Armenia has secretly agreed to hand over a strategic part of its territory to the US. According to the report, a leaked memorandum proposes creating a 42-kilometer corridor through southern Armenia that...

Armenian opposition lawmaker gets detained
(MENAFN) An Armenian court has ordered the arrest of opposition lawmaker Artur Sarkisyan, accusing him of being involved in a plot to carry out a violent coup. The arrest is viewed by many as part of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s broader...

Imprisoned Russian-Armenian businessman wins lawsuit against Yerevan
(MENAFN) A Stockholm arbitration tribunal has blocked the Armenian government from proceeding with plans to nationalize a major electricity provider owned by Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, who is currently jailed. Karapetyan was...

Armenia Cedes Strategic Corridor to US
(MENAFN) According to a report by a news outlet, Armenia has discreetly agreed to transfer control over a crucial section of its land to the United States. This development comes amid the country's protracted conflict with neighboring Azerbaijan—a...

Russian-Armenian businessman initiates new movement from prison
(MENAFN) Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian billionaire currently imprisoned in Armenia, has announced the formation of a new political movement aimed at challenging Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's leadership. The declaration comes amid rising...

Over 400 Global Defense Companies Participate in IDEF 2025
(MENAFN) The 17th edition of the International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2025 kicked off Tuesday in Istanbul, drawing major defense and technology players from across the globe. Over the course of six days, the event will spotlight the latest...

Global Defense Leaders Unite at 17th IDEF 2025
(MENAFN) The 17th International Defense Industry Fair 2025 (IDEF), held in Istanbul, draws participation from a wide range of defense and technology companies worldwide. Representatives from nations including China, South Africa, Azerbaijan,...

Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of Aghdam city secondary school No. 1
AZERBAIJAN, July 18 - President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of Aghdam city secondary school No. 1, designed to accommodate 960 students. Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev briefed the...

Ilham Aliyev met wit Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
AZERBAIJAN, July 16 - On July 16, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a one-on-one meeting with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Chairman Gurbanguly...

Ilham Aliyev had expanded meeting with Transitional President of Syria
AZERBAIJAN, July 12 - On July 12, Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, held an expanded meeting with Ahmad Al-Sharaa, Transitional President of the Syrian Arab Republic. The head of state welcomed the Transitional President of...

Spanish press reports Armenia ready to place part of territory under US control
(MENAFN) Armenia has allegedly agreed to allow the United States to take control of a strategic section of its territory, according to a report by Spanish media outlet Periodista Digital. The claim has sparked controversy and was quickly denied by...

NEQSOL Holding's PARLA Program Equips Future Female Leaders with Global-Ready Skills and Innovative Learning
Combining scholarships, global training, and digital learning to empower young women as future-ready leaders BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The "PARLA" Scholarship and Development Program, an initiative spearheaded by...

Official states Russia should eliminate diaspora agencies
(MENAFN) Marina Akhmedova, a member of Russia’s presidential human rights council, has called for a nationwide ban on ethnic diaspora organizations amid heightened tensions with Azerbaijan. Her remarks come in response to recent events surrounding...

Oxfam reaction to the communiqué of the third meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under South African presidency
Reacting to the communique issued at the conclusion of 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting under the South African presidency, Nkateko Chauke, Interim Executive Director at Oxfam South Africa said: “Although the...

Armenia claims it may leave Russian-guided army collaboration
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan indicated that the country is likely to leave the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Russia-led military alliance. Yerevan suspended its participation in the CSTO a year ago, citing...

Kremlin criticizes unrest in Armenia
(MENAFN) The Kremlin considers the ongoing political unrest in Armenia to be an internal matter, according to spokesman Dmitry Peskov. His remarks follow the recent arrests of senior clerics and a Russian-Armenian businessman accused of attempting...

Senior figure in AAC arrested on charges of attempting coup after voluntarily surrendering to authorities
(MENAFN) A senior figure in the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) has been arrested on charges of attempting a coup after voluntarily surrendering to authorities, deepening the standoff between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government and...

Former Soviet nation detains opposition cleric on terrorism charges
(MENAFN) Armenian authorities have arrested prominent cleric Bagrat Galstanyan on accusations of terrorism and attempting to overthrow the government, according to the country's Investigative Committee and footage circulating on social media....

EU Commends Armenia's Role in Promoting Peace
(MENAFN) On Monday, the European Union commended Armenia for its ongoing efforts to enhance peace and stability throughout the South Caucasus. Among these efforts are Armenia’s initiatives to improve ties with Türkiye and its pursuit of a...