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POLITICS1d agoChair throwing and broken furniture: two legislators argued and came to blows in the middle of a session of the Armenian ParliamentOcurrió durante un debate por la Cámara de Cuentas que terminó en batalla campal entre políticos.La magnitud de la pelea llevó a que varios efectivos de la policía deban intervenir para controlar la situación.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoArmenian parliament turns into a boxing ring, third time in a monthArmenia’s parliament descended into fisticuffs after a ruling-party MP mocked the opposition leader’s family.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoCBD COP17: Nigeria’s environment minister arrives Armenia for biodiversity talksNigeria’s Environment Minister, Balarabe Lawal, has arrived in Yerevan, Armenia, for the high-level segment of the UN Biodiversity Conference, where ministers are expected to address funding gaps and accelerate implementation of global biodiversity targets. The post CBD COP17: Nigeria’s environment minister arrives Armenia for biodiversity talks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoAzerbaijani citizen returned to Baku after entering Armenian territoryAn Azerbaijani citizen, Yashar Ali oglu Gasimov, who had earlier crossed into Armenian territory in Tavush Province after losing his way and was subsequently found, was returned to Azerbaijan on October 24, the National Security Service of Armenia (NSS) reported. He was handed over to the competent authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan, according to …armradio_am · armenia
POLITICSOct 24COP17 puts Armenia’s environmental record in the spotlightAs Yerevan hosts the global biodiversity summit, concerns over mining and environmental protection deserve scrutiny.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 19Legacy of Armenia Assets - for - Debt Hinders Economic Decoupling from Russia ( Part Two ) Armenia's economic decoupling from Russia is being hindered by a legacy of assets-for-debt agreements. This indicates complex and enduring economic ties affecting national policy.jamestown.org · Russia
POLITICSOct 16ANCA endorses congressional allies ; grades members of Congress on pro - Armenian prioritiesThe ANCA has formally endorsed specific congressional allies and evaluated members of Congress based on their alignment with pro-Armenian priorities. This indicates active lobbying and influence efforts within US politics regarding foreign policy issues.panorama.am · Armenia
POLITICSOct 15St. Petersburg bars migrant workers with ‘labor patents’ from jobs in stores, salons, and gyms. Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan are exempt.St. Petersburg authorities have barred foreign nationals with labor patents, a type of work authorization, from jobs in health care, hairstyling, beauty services, retail, and sports and fitness services. The ban will remain in effect through the end of 2026.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 15Pashinyan : Armenian - Russian working group to propose solutions for Armenia railways within three monthsArmenian Prime Minister Pashinyan announced that an Armenian-Russian working group will propose solutions for Armenia's railways within three months. This indicates ongoing bilateral cooperation on infrastructure development.arka.am · Armenia
POLITICSOct 12Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia’s relations with Russia ‘can no longer be the same’Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has told RFI that his country intends to continue drawing closer to the European Union while maintaining ties with Russia, as Yerevan pursues what he describes as a more balanced and independent foreign policy.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 9Pashinyan credits Alma-Ata Declaration with advancing peace between Armenia and AzerbaijanArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has emphasized the role of the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration in advancing the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, describing the document as an important foundation for the delimitation of the two countries' state border.azernews · azerbaijan
POLITICSOct 5Armenia has long been one of the easiest places for Russians to relocate. New residency rules are about to make staying there more complicated.In a recent survey, Meduza readers named Armenia one of the most comfortable countries for Russians to emigrate to. But starting November 1, new rules for obtaining a residence permit will take effect in the republic. The authorities are introducing quotas on residence permits, moving document submission online, and for the first time setting clear financial requirements for foreign entrepreneurs. This matters for Russians: opening a sole proprietorship in Armenia and obtaining a residence permit through it is one of the most popular ways to legally remain in the country. We explain how this pMeduza [en]