- The credit rating agency Fitch declined to lower Armenia’s sovereign credit rating following Azerbaijan’s lightning offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh last month.
- ‘The Armenian economy’s growth rates will remain high until the end of the year,’ the Eurasian Development Bank forecast in its latest regional macroeconomic report.
- Armenia has approached Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates with a proposal to invest in a planned industrial park and special economic zone in the city of Gyumri.
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India’s Tribal Art: An Exhibition in Yerevan
Yerevan’s Museum of Folk Arts has opened its doors to a display of Indian tribal craftsmanship with the launch of the Tribal Art Artefacts Exhibition, organized by the Embassy of India in Armenia. The exhibition, which runs from December 6 to 13, 2024, is a captivating glimpse into India’s rich and diverse artistic heritage, showcasing the unique creations of tribal communities. The event, held in collaboration with the Hovhannes Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Arts, is part of India’s One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. This government program aims to foster balanced regional development by promoting unique and iconic products from […]
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In historic address to International Criminal Court, CFTJ urges action
By Paul Vartan Sookiasian The Center for Truth and Justice (CFTJ), a U.S.-based human rights nonprofit, addressed a gathering of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday, during which it called on member states to refer Azerbaijan to the ICC for a preliminary investigation into war crimes against Armenians. CFTJ was one of a select few civil society organizations authorized to address the ICC’s annual Assembly of State Parties, the court’s oversight body. Speaking for CFTJ, international negotiation expert Dr. Sarah Babaian stated that the evidence of war crimes by Azerbaijan is “overwhelming and irrefutable.” “This dictatorship disregards orders and […]
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Visa’s financial inclusion agenda for Armenia
Partner content In this interview, Cristina Doros, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for Visa in the former Soviet region, provides a comprehensive look at the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape across the Caucasus, Central Asia, and neighboring markets. Drawing on her experience spearheading Visa’s strategies and partnerships, Doros shares perspectives on the factors driving fintech adoption and her vision for the future of cashless transactions.
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The risks facing Aleppo’s Armenians
In this CivilNet podcast, political analyst Eric Hacopian provides an in-depth assessment of the rapidly deteriorating situation in Aleppo, Syria, where rebel forces backed by Turkey have launched a major offensive. Hacopian examines the key players involved, the potential motivations behind the timing of this escalation, and the grave threats posed to the remaining Armenian community trapped in the crossfire.
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“Point of no return”: Pashinyan signals definitive split from Russia-led
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that Armenia has passed “the point of no return” in its relationship with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), responding to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s earlier statement that CSTO had no obligation to fight in Nagorno-Karabakh and that Armenia hadn’t been attacked. During a parliamentary Q&A session, Pashinyan countered Putin’s assertion, stating that Armenia faced clear aggression in both 2021 and 2022. “We discussed these developments with our allies beforehand, who assured us that Armenia’s borders were a ‘red line’ for them,” Pashinyan said. “When the violation occurred, and we pointed out that their red […]
