August 4, 2022, 16:30 Politics

Putin and Erdogan could discuss Nagorno Karabakh escalation at upcoming meeting, says Kremlin

The Kremlin doesn’t rule out that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could also discuss the latest escalation in Nagorno Karabakh during their upcoming meeting in Sochi, RIA Novosti reports.

August 4, 2022, 16:30

Putin and Erdogan could discuss Nagorno Karabakh escalation at upcoming meeting, says Kremlin

STEPANAKERT, AUGUST 4, ARTSAKHPRESS-ARMENPRESS: “It can’t be ruled out that the presidents will exchange views regarding the tensions,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.

Politics

December 8, 2023 18:57

Armenia FM to travel to Brussels

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will be leaving for Brussels, where he will attend the Eastern Partnership Summit of the European Union.

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December 8, 2023 14:23

Russia welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan joint statement

Russia welcomes the prisoner swap deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Russian foreign ministry has said.

December 8, 2023 12:30

“Historic chance to achieve peace,” EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan joint statement

The EU welcomes the joint statement by Armenia and Azerbaijan announcing the mutual release of detainees and other confidence building measures, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrel has said.

December 8, 2023 11:26

United States commends Pashinyan and Aliyev for joint efforts towards peaceful future

The United States has commended Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for their joint efforts to lay the groundwork for a more peaceful and prosperous future in the region after the two countries announced a prisoner exchange agreement.

December 8, 2023 11:05

Security Council secretary presents to UK PM National Security Adviser Armenia efforts aimed at establishing peace

During his working visit to London, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, met with Sir Tim Barrow, National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, informs the Office of the Security Council of Armenia.

December 7, 2023 17:23

Armenia and Tunisia hold first political consultations

On December 5-6, on the sidelines of his working visit to Tunisia, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan had a meeting with Nabil Ammar, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians abroad of the Republic of Tunisia.

December 7, 2023 13:02

Ukraine aid bill fails procedural vote in US Senate

The bill on allocation of aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan failed the procedural vote in the US Senate, TASS reports.

Economy

September 11, 2023 09:37

Russia discussing with Tehran, Baku possibility of supplying electricity via Azerbaijan to Armenia, then to Iran

Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov announced that the Kremlin is negotiating with Tehran and Baku on the possibility of exporting 300 MW of electricity through Azerbaijan to Armenia and then to Iran, using the existing infrastructure, News.am informs, citing Prime news agency.

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August 23, 2023 17:46

Russian Prime Minister due in Armenia for Eurasian Intergovernmental Council session

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Armenia on August 24-25 to participate in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council session, the Russian government announced Wednesday.

August 7, 2023 11:18

Cash problem arisen in Artsakh

Since Artsakh has been under blockade by Azerbaijan ever since December 12, 2022, and humanitarian cargo transportation to Artsakh has been completely stopped ever since June 15 of this year, a cash problem has arisen in Artsakh, Artsakh Republic Ministry of Finance and Economy informed.

July 20, 2023 22:56

Acquisition of hygiene items become a serious problem in Artsakh

Due to the complete blockade, the acquisition of hygiene items has also become a serious problem in Artsakh.

July 18, 2023 22:41

Artsakh Agriculture Minister: Scheduled power outages, lack of diesel fuel also cause problems in irrigation system

In the post-war period, the state made a lot of investments in Artsakh’s irrigation systems, which enabled to triple the irrigated areas, the goal of which was to solve the food security issue, Artsakh Republic Minister of Agriculture Georgi Hayriyan told Artsakhpress.

July 18, 2023 20:28

Impossible to import some agricultural products. Minister of Agriculture

Until June 15, there had been an opportunity to import certain agricultural products and seeds through the mediation of Russian peacekeepers, but then this process has become impossible until today.

Society

December 4, 2023 16:41

Armenia passports’ round exit stamp no longer necessary as of January 1

According to the Government Decree of the Republic of Armenia № 1604-N of September 22, 2023, the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia from 1st January 2024 will start issuing ordinary (non-biometric) passports without an endorsement stating the validity of the passport for foreign countries.

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December 2, 2023 09:13

Wings of Tatev is recognized as the “World's Leading Cable Car Ride”

The Wings of Tatev project has won one of the most prestigious international awards in the field of tourism — the World Travel Awards. The Armenian cable car is recognized as the best in the world, beating competitors from Bolivia, Brazil, Vietnam, Canada, New Zealand, the USA and South Africa.

November 28, 2023 09:45

Stepantsminda-Larsi highway closed to traffic

The Stepantsminda-Larsi highway connecting Armenia and Russia via Georgia is closed to all vehicles as of Tuesday morning, the Armenian Interior Ministry's Rescue Service reported.

November 23, 2023 13:33

Today: 'For You, Armenia' - The 26th Telethon of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund

"Today, November 23, at 10:00 p.m., the 26th Telethon of the 'Hayastan' All-Armenian Fund, titled 'For You, Armenia,' will be broadcast live on the Public Television Company.

November 17, 2023 21:41

Hayastan All Armenian Fund's Telethon 2023 to take place on November 23

The Hayastan All Armenian Fund's Telethon 2023, titled "For You, Armenia," is scheduled to be held on November 23. It will be aired on Public TV on the same day at 10:00 p.m., the Fund said on social media.

Military

November 29, 2023 16:25

Armenia-UK 6th strategic defense consultations held in London

The sixth Armenia-United Kingdom (UK) strategic defense consultations were held Tuesday in London.

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November 16, 2023 10:33

India to supply grenades to Armenia

India will supply 30mm and 40mm Grenades to Armenia, Indian Aerospace Defence News (IADN) informed on X.

November 8, 2023 14:28

Armenia buys Zen Anti-Drone System from India - EurAsian Times

Armenia has contracted to buy the India-developed Zen Anti-Drone System (ZADS), a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) designed to provide comprehensive security against drone attacks, EurAsian Times reported.

October 30, 2023 10:12

Armenian Defense Minister attends 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum opening ceremony

Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan, in the framework of his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, on October 30 attended the “10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum” opening ceremony and a plenary session.

October 17, 2023 11:28

Russian peacekeepers shut down 24 observation posts in Artsakh

Russian peacekeepers have shut down another observation post in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the Askeran district, TASS reported, citing the Russian defense ministry.

October 5, 2023 20:45

Russian peacekeepers close temporary checkpoints in Askeran, Martakert and Shushi

Russian peacekeepers have closed temporary checkpoints in Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian Ministry of Defense reports.

September 19, 2023 11:41

Azerbaijan violates ceasefire, uses mortar in Askeran region

On 19 September, at around 11:10am, the Azerbaijani armed forces violated the ceasefire in Askeran region of Artsakh Republic by using a mortar.