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Politics
Pashinyan holds phone call with Erdogan
Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Armenian prime minister's office reported.
Armenian News
Former MP says Pashinyan’s wife may be installed as new defense minister
Former MP Naira Karapetyan claims the Armenian authorities are preparing the ground for the installation of a new female defense minister.
Politics
Governor welcomes plans to open Russian consulate in Syunik
Syunik Governor Robert Ghukasyan claims the planned opening of a Russian consulate in Armenia’s southern province would help enhance its security.
Politics
Ex-Armenian PM warns against handover of ‘enclaves’ to Azerbaijan
There is no legal ground for the handover of “enclaves” to Azerbaijan, Armenia’s former Prime Minister Vazgen Manukyan claims, warning it would clear the way for renewed war within Armenia’s territory.
Economy
Sotk gold mine halted partially, governor says
Operations at the Sotk gold mine in Armenia's Gegharkunik Province have been halted partially because of cross-border fire from nearby Azerbaijani army positions, Gegharkunik Governor Karen Sargsyan said on Tuesday.
Sport
Mkhitaryan optimistic he will be fit for Champions League final
Henrikh Mkhitaryan assures he will be fit enough to start for Inter in the Champions League final against Manchester City, Football Italia reports.
Culture
Today marks Aram Khachaturian’s 120th anniversary
Тhe 19th Khachaturian International Competition is launching on 6 June to commemorate the anniversary of the great composer. The celebrated classical music event will host young pianists from around the world in Yerevan, Armenia.
Politics
Pashinyan, Aliyev hold fresh talks
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held fresh talks hosted by the European Union on Thursday.
Politics
Open dialogue between Yerevan, Baku key to progress – U.S. State Dept
"We are encouraged by the continued engagement and progress in negotiations between the parties on a peace treaty, including the meeting between the two leaders in Chisinau,” the official said in a statement on Thursday.
Politics
EU envoy urges Armenia to ratify Istanbul Convention
Ambassador Andrea Wiktorin, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, has insisted on the country’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention.
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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".