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Armenian opposition lawmaker gets detained over allegations to overthrow government
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) An Armenian court has ordered the pretrial detention of opposition lawmaker Artur Sarkisyan on charges of participating in an alleged conspiracy to carry out a violent overthrow of the government. The move comes amid what critics describe...
Armenian Court Arrests Opposition Lawmaker
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, an Armenian court issued an arrest order for opposition lawmaker Artur Sarkisyan, accusing him of involvement in a conspiracy to execute a violent coup. This action is widely seen as part of a larger campaign by Prime...
AWWA LAUNCHES 2025 ARMENIAN ELDER CARE GRANT PROGRAM WITH $150,000 IN GLOBAL FUNDING
EIN Presswire
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July 11, 2025
AWWA awards $150K in Grants to: ACA, FAR, and Hanganak to boost healthcare, dignity, and support for Armenian elders worldwide. JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA)...
Russia Supports Azerbaijan, Armenia Peace Talks
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed its approval of the direct negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which took place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The discussions aim to secure a peace agreement following years of ongoing conflict. This...
Russia Voices Support for Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has expressed support for the direct negotiations underway between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi, viewing them as a positive step toward a long-awaited peace agreement following decades of hostility, the Kremlin announced...
Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Prepare for Talks
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are set to have a one-on-one meeting in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. According to a declaration issued by the Azerbaijani...
Armenian PM states he will lead freedom of Armenian Apostolic Church
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared on Tuesday that he would personally lead what he described as the “liberation” of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), as tensions between the government and church leadership continue to...
Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan in Abu Dhabi
President of Azerbaijan
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July 10, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, July 10 - To His Excellency Mr. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America Dear Mr. President, We were deeply shocked by the news of the devastating floods in the state of Texas, which have caused numerous casualties and...
Armenian Premier Pledges to ‘Liberate’ Armenian Apostolic Church
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared on Tuesday that he will take personal charge in “liberating” the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) as conflicts between the government and church leaders intensify. In a Facebook post,...
Azerbaijani President, Armenian PM Set to Meet in Abu Dhabi
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-stakes bilateral meeting between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is scheduled for Thursday in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. According to a Wednesday announcement...
Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders Schedule Talks
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan are set to have a one-on-one meeting in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates this Thursday. According to a declaration released by the Azerbaijani...
Swiss-Led Delegation Arrives in Washington DC to Advance Peace and Protected Return for Artsakh Armenians
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
Watch Live: Capitol Hill Briefing on July 8th to Spotlight Swiss Initiative for Nagorno-Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swiss Parliamentarians Erich Vontobel (Federal Democratic Union) and Lukas Reimann...
Thousands call for release of Russian-Armenian businessman
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, thousands gathered in the streets of Yerevan to call for the release of Samvel Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian energy magnate currently imprisoned. Karapetyan, known for his outspoken support of Armenia’s political opposition...
Armenian diplomat claims Armenia's Church-Government conflict is influenced by West
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A former Armenian diplomat has claimed that the current conflict between the Armenian government and the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) is being driven by the same Western influences that previously intensified religious divisions in...
Armenian cleric gets detained amid esclation between Armenian goverment, church
MENAFN
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June 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior cleric of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) has been detained on allegations of attempting a coup, in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the Armenian government and the Church amid nationwide unrest. According to...
Armenian Authorities Foil Alleged Coup Plot
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Armenia's Premier, Nikol Pashinyan, revealed on Wednesday that the nation's security forces had successfully dismantled an attempted coup, which he claimed was masterminded by a high-ranking religious figure. Pashinyan took to Facebook to...
Former Diplomat Warns of Civil Conflict in Armenia
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A continuous campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) is being orchestrated by the same Western influences that incited religious discord in Ukraine, according to former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko, who shared his...
Kremlin Stresses Armenian Crisis Is Domestic Concern
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The current political unrest in Armenia is considered a domestic issue, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. His remarks come in the wake of the detention of high-ranking religious figures and a Russian-Armenian entrepreneur,...
Armenians march to support imprisoned Russian-Armenian businessman
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) In the city of Vagharshapat, thousands gathered to protest the detention of Russian-Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan and to show support for the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), centered around the historic Etchmiadzin Cathedral....
Business Tycoon Criticizes Armenian Politics
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN) A detained Russian-Armenian entrepreneur has sharply criticized Armenia’s political climate, describing it as a theatrical battleground. The businessman, Samvel Karapetyan, who possesses both Russian and Armenian nationalities and is...