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Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation around issues on the 2019 draft state budget

On 12 November Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation around issues on the 2019 draft state budget, Central Information Department of the Office of Artsakh Republic President stated.

Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation around issues on the 2019 draft state budget

Bako Sahakyan convened a working consultation around issues on the 2019 draft state budget

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 12, ARTSAKHPRESS: The President underlined the imperative of having a realistic budget, maintaining clear-cut social directivity and proportionality, giving appropriate instructions to the heads of concerned structures to realize the set tasks. 
State minister Grigory Martirosyan and other officials partook at the consultation.


     

Politics

Still no response from Azerbaijan on Armenia’s latest peace treaty proposals

Azerbaijan still hasn’t responded to Armenia’s latest proposals on a peace treaty, Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan told reporters Monday.

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Ambassador of Armenia to India Vahagn Afyan presented Letters of Credence to President of India Droupadi Murmu

On November 28, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of India Vahagn Afyan presented the Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu, Armenia's Foreign Ministry reports. 

Norwegian Foreign Minister briefed on Crossroads of Peace project developed by Armenian government

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has met with Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide within the framework of the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council.

Lavrov: Russia ready to contribute to normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations

Moscow is ready to contribute to the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced this at the meeting with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, in Skopje, reports the press service of the Russian foreign ministry.

Kremlin: Russia considers Armenia an ally

Armenia is a sovereign country that develops bilateral relations with those countries with which it deems it expedient. Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the Russian president, told reporters this, according to TASS.

No meeting planned between Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs during OSCE Ministerial Council

No meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers is planned within the framework of the 30th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Skopje.

CIS presidents to hold informal meeting on 26 December

An informal meeting of the CIS presidents will take place on 26 December, CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev told the media on Thursday 30 November, BelTA has learned.

Economy

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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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.

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.

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.

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

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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India to supply grenades to Armenia

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

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.

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.

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.

Russian peacekeepers close temporary checkpoints in Askeran, Martakert and Shushi

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

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.

Armenia passports’ round exit stamp no longer necessary as of January 1
Still no response from Azerbaijan on Armenia’s latest peace treaty proposals
Death toll from conflict escalation in Gaza Strip exceeds 15,500
Volcano eruption in Indonesia kills 11 people
Wings of Tatev is recognized as the “World's Leading Cable Car Ride”
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Analytical

“Crossroads of Peace”: no peace, no crossroads

On October 26, within the framework of the Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi, Nikol Pashinyan presented the project “Crossroads of Peace”. According to him, unblocking communications in the region will not only lead to the establishment of peace in the South Caucasus, but will also turn Armenia into a crossroads of infrastructure projects.

A Peace to Fail All Peace Why the Armenia-Azerbaijan Normalization Process is Doomed

The Humanitarian Crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh Exacerbates Regional Instability

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Interview

Sanctions are only way to stop Azeri aggressive actions against Armenia, says MEP Viola von Cramon-Taubadel

German Member of the European Parliament Viola von Cramon-Taubadel believes that sanctions are the only way to restrain Azerbaijan’s aggressive steps against Armenia.

Iran to compete with Israel for influence in Azerbaijan, says expert

Without broad public support, it is not only impossible to assume the burden of responsibility, but also pointless. Samvel Babayan

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Photos

Hoping to find the lost. (The following photos by Margarita Petrosyan)
Hoping to find the lost. (The following photos by Margarita Petrosyan)
Masis ARS provides aid to 292 forcibly displaced families from Artsakh
Masis ARS provides aid to 292 forcibly displaced families from Artsakh
Happy birthday, Hero... (The following photos by Margarita Petrosyan)
Happy birthday, Hero... (The following photos by Margarita Petrosyan)
Artsakh displaced family tries re-finding itself. (The following photos by Margarita Petrosyan)
Artsakh displaced family tries re-finding itself. (The following photos by Margarita Petrosyan)
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Culture

Monument Watch: Azerbaijan propaganda machine circulates new theory

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Azerbaijan turned Shushi cultural site into dumping ground

Preservation of at-risk Armenian heritage in NK raised at ICCROM General Assembly session

‘Sending love to all Armenian people in Armenia and Artsakh,’ Snoop Dogg’s shout-out ahead of Yerevan show

Sport

Armenia’s Gor Sahakyan wins gold at IWF World Junior Championships

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Artsakh athlete registered achievments in the boxing championship

Artsakh weightlifting championship held in Stepanakert

Shant Sargsyan and Elina Danielian to compete at European Pairs Blitz Chess Championship

Diaspora

Jerusalem Armenian community representatives, Armenian Patriarch, clergy go to ‘Cows’ Garden’ due to situation

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Alexis Ohanian: Turkey, Azerbaijan seek Armenian conquest

Armenians are victims of ethnic cleansing in Artsakh – Kim Kardashian

Demonstration condemning Azeri actions against Nagorno-Karabakh held in Buenos Aires

International

Death toll from conflict escalation in Gaza Strip exceeds 15,500

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Volcano eruption in Indonesia kills 11 people

US-centric world coming to end — Kremlin

Hamas ready to extend truce with Israel

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