Les violents combats dans le Haut-Karabakh se poursuivent malgré le cessez-le-feu convenu le 17 octobre.
L’Iran pourrait s’impliquer davantage dans le conflit si son territoire fait face a toute agression, intentionnelle ou pas.
Les violents combats dans le Haut-Karabakh se poursuivent malgré le cessez-le-feu convenu le 17 octobre.
L’Iran pourrait s’impliquer davantage dans le conflit si son territoire fait face a toute agression, intentionnelle ou pas.
By Mark Dovich Armenia’s reliance on remittances from Russia, traditionally the top destination for the country’s labor migrants, is dropping sharply, as the war in Ukraine continues to upend traditional economic ties across the region. Personal remittances to Armenia last year amounted to roughly $1.7 billion, according to Central Bank data, representing about 7% of the country’s gross domestic product. That is a far cry from the mid-to-late 2000s and early 2010s, when the ratio of remittances to GDP regularly approached 20%. The vast majority of those transfers came from Russia. “For our compatriots, the attractiveness of working in Russia […]
In this exclusive discussion, CivilNet sits down with Finnish Ambassador to the South Caucasus Kirsti Narinen to get insights into Finland’s comprehensive “Total Defense” strategy which fortifies the nation through close cooperation between the government, private sector and the public. Ambassador Narinen explains how this holistic model has allowed Finland to effectively respond to emergencies and modern security threats. She discusses key lessons that Armenia could adopt to strengthen its national resilience and crisis management capabilities.
Sixteen-year-old Sargis is Maro Avetisyan’s second child. Born with Down syndrome, Sargis leads a rich and active life. He enjoys drawing, writing, performing in theater, attending college, and taking karate classes. He also frequents the Lousé rehabilitation center. CivilNet spent a day with Sargis and his mother learn about both his challenges and triumphs.
By Tigran Grigoryan and Karena Avedissian Opposition deputy Ashot Simonyan was physically and verbally assaulted last week by riot police in an incident involving over a dozen officers who surrounded the politician. While one officer was fired, no criminal charges have been brought against him or any other officers involved in the assault. Several Armenian civil society organizations have condemned the police violence. In another incident on May 31, riot police verbally insulted opposition deputy Anna Mkrtchyan. Legislators are generally granted parliamentary immunity to protect them from arrest or legal action related to their legislative duties. This ensures they can […]