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Iran’s clear statements on Armenia’s security primarily aimed at self-defense, MP says

MP Tigran Abrahamyan of the opposition Pativ Unem faction believes that Iran’s clear and tough statements on the security and territorial integrity of Armenia are primarily aimed at defending itself against Azerbaijan and Turkey. “The two airports opened by Azerbaijan...

OSCE sends needs assessment team to Armenia

Following the invitation by the government of Armenia, the OSCE will send a needs assessment team to the country on 21-27 October. The purpose of the visit is to assess the situation in certain border areas, on the basis of...

Azerbaijan opens fire at Armenian border positions at night

Azerbaijan's military opened fire at the Armenian army positions in the eastern section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border just after midnight on Thursday, the Defense Ministry reported. Firearms of various calibers as well as mortars were used to shell the Armenian...

Armenian Defense Ministry explains deployment of artillery near Vardenis

The Armenian Defense Ministry on Monday issued a statement on the deployment of artillery units near Vardenis, a municipal community in Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. “The presence of artillery near Vardenis is directly linked to the movement and deployment of...

Armenian FM hosts members of EU technical assessment mission

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on Monday received the members of the EU technical assessment mission. During the meeting the members of the mission presented the results of their meetings and visits held in Armenia so far, the Armenian Foreign Ministry...

Oppositionist slams Pashinyan’s ‘disgraceful’ speech at Eastern Economic Forum

The deputy chairman of the opposition Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), Armen Ashotyan, on Wednesday denounced Nikol Pashinyan's speech at the 7th Eastern Economic Forum in the Russian Pacific city of Vladivostok as “disgraceful” and “primitive”. In a public post...

Artsakh president, MPs travel to Yerevan

Artsakh’s President Arayik Harutyunyan and a delegation from the Artsakh National Assembly have arrived in Yerevan, the NKR InfoCenter reported on Thursday, citing presidential spokeswoman Lusine Avanesyan. They are set to hold political consultations with the Armenian authorities to discuss...

ANCA rallying Congressional condemnation of Azerbaijani attack on Armenia

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) continues to press for a strong Congressional response to Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenia – welcoming more than two dozen U.S. House and eight U.S. Senate condemnations, a powerful Armenian Caucus call to...

Armenia reports 2,575 fresh Covid cases in one week

Armenia confirmed 2,575 new coronavirus infections over the past one week, bringing the national tally to 439,302 as of 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, according to data released by the Ministry of Health. A total of 7,446 tests were administered...

U.S. announces $2m for demining in Karabakh conflict zone

The U.S. has announced $2 million for humanitarian demining operations in the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) conflict zone. "To promote regional peace and cooperation, the United States is pleased to announce $2,000,000 for humanitarian demining operations in areas affected by the fall...

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H.S.H. PRINCE MICHAEL OF LIECHTENSTEIN AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN LEADERS EXPRESS READINESS TO LEAD A HUMANITARIAN AIRLIFT TO NAGORNO-KARABAKH

His Serene Highness Prince Michael of Liechtenstein, expressed readiness to lead a humanitarian airlift to besieged Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and to be on the board that will fly to the region, bringing much-needed food and medication arranged by the Aznavour Foundation. According to one of our partners in this humanitarian mission, Impact Investing Solutions from Switzerland, "together with H.S.H. Prince Michael, other World leaders, current and former heads of state are also ready to lead necessary airlifts to Nagorno-Karabakh, where 120,000 people, including 30,000 children, are deprived of food and medication for more than 8 months already".