Seven people with links to Britain have been arrested by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards over anti-government protests that have snowballed across the country in recent months, according to reports, The Guardian reports. The people arrested, some of whom are dual nationals, were detained while trying to leave Iran, according to Reuters, citing a statement published by…
Following the decision by the European Union to deploy monitoring experts along the Armenian side of the international border with Azerbaijan, on 20 October, the EU Monitoring Capacity in Armenia became operational. Here are some facts about the mission. Why is the EU sending a Monitoring Capacity to Armenia? The EU Monitoring Capacity…
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. Erdogan and Aliyev discussed the prospects and further deepening of cooperation in the political, economic, trade, energy, military and military-technical fields. Aliyev…
The French ambassador to the OSCE stated that on the instructions of President Emmanuel Macron, France called on the OSCE to achieve the immediate reopening of the Lachin Corridor. “We emphasize the need for urgent measures aimed at meeting the needs of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh,” said the microblog of X (former Twitter) of the…
The President of Azerbaijan received the newly appointed Ambassador of Great Britain. Duncan Norman welcomed the efforts to establish peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the progress achieved. He also noted that work on a new strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Great Britain continues. The Ambassador emphasized that this, among other things, will allow…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency has disbanded with eight months left to its mandate, ending an initiative launched with fanfare as a symbol of Trump’s pledge to slash the government’s size but which critics say delivered few measurable savings, Reuters reports. “That doesn’t exist,” Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor…
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, on the occasion of the National Day. The message reads as follows, “I sincerely congratulate you and the friendly people of Qatar on the occasion of the National Day. We highly…
Nasser Kanaani, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, referred to the 3+3 format and the event held in Tehran. “While the United States and some of its allies are intensifying war-mongering, instability and insecurity in the region with full support Israel, Tehran is hosting the second meeting of the 3+3 regional mechanism under the title “The…
The US-brokered peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia after almost 40 years of armed conflict is a historic turning point and a sign of hope, Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said. “When diplomacy replaces weapons, it’s always great news. May this step also be a good omen for other war zones around the…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, and the Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, discussed the bilateral agenda and regional issues. According to the readout issued by the foreign ministry, they emphasized the need to maintain continuity of dialogue on key…
Sweden has not yet extradited suspects Turkey seeks over terrorism-related charges, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Wednesday, DW reports. “They must fulfill their responsibilities, or we’ll block their NATO bids,” Çavuşoğlu said, according to state broadcaster TRT World. Çavuşoğlu also claimed, “terror propaganda in Sweden and Finland continues.” Sweden and…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that Israeli air forces had dealt “serious damage” to Iranian nuclear facilities and claimed that Iranian leaders are “packing their bags” in the face of the ongoing military campaign, Euronews reports. In a televised address, Netanyahu threatened to escalate the attacks further, delivering a direct warning…
If Georgia receives the EU candidate status with the same unjust obligations as the unjust accusations were reflected in the recent European Parliament resolution, then the country should give a fair refusal in return, the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party MP Dimitri Khundadze said on Friday. The EP resolution on Thursday on Georgia’s media freedom…
The peacekeeping troops of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation continue to carry out tasks in the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, it is stated in the daily bulletin of the Ministry. “At thirty observation posts, Russian peacekeepers are monitoring the situation and maintaining the ceasefire regime around the clock. One violation of the ceasefire…
Leader of the People’s Republic Party Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, a key opponent of Turkey’s incumbent leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the presidential election, said in an interview with the Financial Times on Friday that he would revive his country’s EU membership negotiations if he wins, Financial Times reports. Kılıçdaroğlu told the FT that he…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney posted a post on his X page on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. “The Armenian genocide will forever be one of the darkest chapters in human history. 1.5 million Armenian people were murdered in these senseless atrocities, systematically planned and carried out by the Ottoman…
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has said its peacekeepers have withdrawn from a post near the southern Lebanese village of Dhayra after being fired upon by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers earlier this week, National Herald reports. According to a UNIFIL statement dated 25 October, Friday, the incident occurred on…
Gaza’s Health Ministry said Israeli fire struck a crowd of people waiting for humanitarian aid at a roundabout in Gaza City on Thursday, killing at least 20 and wounding 150. The Israeli military says it was looking into the reports, AP reports. Meanwhile, the death toll from a strike the day before on a…
The United States decided against licensing localized production of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems in European countries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy made the remark in his evening video address, summarizing his meeting with Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov on ensuring consistent supply of anti-air missiles from abroad. Ukraine plans a series…
Sergey Lavrov’s statement is positively evaluated by our government. The fact that Russia will welcome and support reconciliation is a good thing, Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze said, answering the media’s question about the statement of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to which Moscow says it is ready to help Georgia “in the process of…
Reuters. Three Southern California wildfires torched dozens of mountain homes, tore through a ski resort and forced thousands to evacuate in towns and cities east of Los Angeles on Wednesday (September 11). Around 40 homes and cabins burned in the villages of Mount Baldy and Wrightwood and flames damaged lifts at the nearby Mountain…
The United States has doubled its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million over allegations of drug trafficking and links to criminal groups, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced, Reuters reports. In a video posted to X, Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups…
,,I am extremely concerned about the serious humanitarian and human rights situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, and my thoughts go out to the residents who are bearing the brunt of this situation. I strongly repeat my previous calls to restore the free movement along the Lachine corridor. I draw attention to the intern measures indicated by the…
On 15 October, the EU Energy Council discussed the energy situation in Ukraine, ahead of the third winter since the start of the war, as well as the EU’s readiness to give up Russian gas, EU Neighbours East reports. Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy, told reporters after the Council meeting that the EU…
Constantinos Kombos, Cyprus Foreign Minister referred to his visit to Yerevan. “Thank you dear Ararat Mirzoyan, for the warm welcome and hospitality today in Yerevan. Cyprus is, and will remain a loyal friend, a reliable partner and a voice of strong support to Armenia. In this context, I was happy to announce that…
Moscow has brought 185 Russian service members back from the Kiev-controlled territory, handing 185 Ukrainian captives over to Kiev, the Russian Defense Ministry said. TASS has gathered the key information about the prisoner swap. A total of 185 Russian service members were brought back from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime on June…
Based on EUMA (EU Mission in Armenia) monitoring, Toivo Klaar has clearly stated that no unusual military movements have been observed along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. Anne-Laurence Petel, President of the France-Armenia friendship group of the French National Assembly, wrote about it in her X microblog. “Josep Borrell, it’s urgent that you speak with…
Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding the new negotiation round between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Belgium welcomes the new round of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan on 10 and 11 May, the recent agreement on the use of the 1991 Alma Ata Declaration as the basis for border delimitation, as well as…
Negotiations are on to organize a meeting between the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, according to a senior lawmaker in Armenia’s Parliament. “Recently rather active work is done in the diplomatic sector, including in the context of the parliament, parliamentary diplomacy,” Eduard Aghajanyan, the Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee…
Member of Armenian Parliament Arusyak Julhakyan gave a Speech at PACE Session in Strasbourg, the Parliament Press office reports. She particularly said: “Thank you, Chair, Dear colleagues, First of all let me mention that we can have only facepalm and nothing more while hearing appraisal of democracy from a representative of one…
