November 14, 2023, 12:05 Society

Lemkin Institute condemns Karabakh resident Vagif Khachatryan prison sentence by Azerbaijan

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention issued a statement condemning the 15-year prison sentence handed down to Vagif Khachatryan on November 7 by Azerbaijan.

November 14, 2023, 12:05

Lemkin Institute condemns Karabakh resident Vagif Khachatryan prison sentence by Azerbaijan

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 14 , ARTSAKHPRESS: "The Lemkin Institute exhorts the international community to persuade the regime of Azerbaijani president President Aliyev into promptly releasing all Armenian persons under its jurisdiction and to refrain from providing any kind of assistance that could worsen the suffering of the victims of the Artsakh genocide or embolden Azerbaijan to perpetrate any unlawful act of aggression," the aforesaid statement added, in part.

Politics

November 28, 2023 11:11

Pashinyan, U.S. Secretary of State discuss humanitarian issues of NK forcibly displaced persons

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has spoken by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss issues related to the regional agenda and bilateral relations, the Prime Minister’s Office has said.

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November 28, 2023 09:09

Blinken reaffirms United States’ ongoing support for Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has spoken by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

November 28, 2023 10:42

We see a real opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to make peace. James O’Brien

We see a real opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to make peace. US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs James O'Brien said, answering journalists' questions during a briefing.

November 27, 2023 14:10

Armenian Prime Minister, ADB President discuss infrastructure development projects

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has received Masatsugu Asakawa, the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

November 24, 2023 17:33

Armenia ready to exchange convicted Azeris with PoWs under 'all for all' principle

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed regret that Azerbaijan is using the purely humanitarian issue concerning the prisoners for political goals. He said that Azerbaijan’s actions are illogical.

November 24, 2023 15:35

Armenian FM and EU ambassador discuss Armenia-EU partnership issues

Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan received on Friday the Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos. They discussed a number of issues of the comprehensive and ambitious agenda of Armenia-EU partnership, the foreign ministry said.

November 24, 2023 16:47

Armenian PM: The return of Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh is currently unrealistic

The return of forcibly displaced Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh is being discussed, including on international platforms, but as of today, it is not realistic. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a televised press conference on Friday, news.am informs.

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.

July 18, 2023 20:41

Due to the lack of fuel, it is a problem to deliver local agricultural products to the residents. Georgi Hayriyan

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Artsakh Republic, is trying by all means to stand by the villagers in the production of daily bread and agricultural products, but this work is becoming more and more difficult.

Society

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.

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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.

November 14, 2023 12:05

Lemkin Institute condemns Karabakh resident Vagif Khachatryan prison sentence by Azerbaijan

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention issued a statement condemning the 15-year prison sentence handed down to Vagif Khachatryan on November 7 by Azerbaijan.

November 8, 2023 10:18

Earthquake hits Iran-Azerbaijan border, felt also in Armenia

The seismological network of Armenia on Wednesday recorded an earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.4, at the Azerbaijan-Iran border zone, at 9:18am local time, 21 kilometers southeast of Parsabad, Iran, and at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Military

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.

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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.

September 19, 2023 09:10

MoD: Artsakh army did not carry out sabotage infiltration

Azerbaijani authorities have released more disinformation falsely accusing Artsakh Defense Army of carrying out sabotage incursion, Artsakh Republic Defense Ministry warned.