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Day: June 18, 2025

Pashinyan moves to nationalize Armenia’s power grid 

Pashinyan moves to nationalize Armenia’s power grid 

CivilNet
June 18, 2025

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Tatar festivities in the heart of Yerevan

Tatar festivities in the heart of Yerevan

CivilNet
June 18, 2025

In the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, a growing number of Tatars have made Armenia their…

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Countering Foreign Interference or Undermining Democratic Norms? The Case of Samvel Karapetyan

Countering Foreign Interference or Undermining Democratic Norms? The Case of Samvel Karapetyan

CivilNet
June 18, 2025

By Tigran Grigoryan and Aram Tadevosyan On June 17, Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan,…

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Iranians Are Coming to Armenia

Iranians Are Coming to Armenia

CivilNet
June 18, 2025

The Armenian-Iranian border is crowded, with the flow of Iranian citizens to Armenia ongoing for multiple…

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Armenia prepares contingency plans amid rising Iran-Israel tensions

Armenia prepares contingency plans amid rising Iran-Israel tensions

CivilNet
June 18, 2025

By Zhanna Avagyan Armenia is developing contingency plans to address potential social and economic consequences…

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Economists warn Armenia’s planned power grid nationalization threatens investment climate

Economists warn Armenia’s planned power grid nationalization threatens investment climate

CivilNet
June 18, 2025

By Elen Muradyan Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s announcement that the government plans…

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Pashinyan calls to nationalize electricity network after arrest of billionaire critic

Pashinyan calls to nationalize electricity network after arrest of billionaire critic

CivilNet
June 18, 2025

By Alexander Pracht Armenian law enforcement arrested Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan…

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Pashinyan’s Ankara Visit: A Turning Point or a National Capitulation?

Pashinyan’s Ankara Visit: A Turning Point or a National Capitulation?

CivilNet
June 18, 2025

Op-ed by Vartan Oskanian, Armenia’s former foreign minister (1998-2008) On June 20, Nikol Pashinyan…

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  • Trump says Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal “pretty close” 

    By Siranush Adamyan U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan was nearly complete, attributing it in part to the diplomatic efforts of his administration. “Armenia and Azerbaijan. We worked magic there and it’s pretty close – if not, it’s already done,” Trump told Republican senators at a dinner on Friday evening. His remarks come amid heightened scrutiny over a U.S. proposal to lease a 32-kilometer road through Armenia’s Syunik province – a plan floated as a solution to the stalled negotiations over transit access between Azerbaijan and its Nakhichevan exclave. The proposed arrangement would […]

  • Unblocking Without Reciprocity: Armenia’s Risky Bet on a U.S.-Led Proposal

    In a nearly five-hour marathon press conference on July 16, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed a wide array of political and regional issues. Among the most significant topics was the long-discussed American proposal of unblocking regional transport routes, particularly the construction of a railway through Armenia’s Syunik region, which would connect mainland Azerbaijan with its exclave, Nakhichevan. Information about this proposal first appeared weeks ago in an article published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and was later confirmed by Armenian journalists. This proposal was likely one of the central topics discussed by the leaders of Armenia and […]

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    Belgian parliament condemns Baku for actions in Karabakh

  • Armenia’s democratic backsliding must be prevented

    By Eric Hacopian Armenia is experiencing dangerous democratic backsliding, and we need to call it what it is. Under the guise of fighting Russian interference, our government is criminalizing political opposition in ways that mirror Turkey’s authoritarian playbook. What we’re witnessing is textbook democratic erosion. The government is lifting immunity from opposition MPs—exactly what goes on in Turkey. Some of these people have been in office for four years, and now you get around to doing this a year before the election?  Yes, Russian interference is real. We all know there are influencers and media outlets pushing an anti-Western, pro-Russian […]

  • Iranian filmmaker highlights struggles and stories at Golden Apricot

    By Minahil Arif The Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival kicked off on July 13 and will run until July 20. The festival showcases numerous prominent films from all around the world. For 22 years, this festival has focused on spotlighting cinema from the Caucasus and the Middle East, featuring films that represent the crossroads of cultures and civilizations. This year began with the screening of the film “A Simple Incident” by Jafar Panahi, which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in May. Panahi, an award-winning film director, screenwriter, and editor, is a renowned Iranian filmmaker, who […]

  • Fuel prices soar in Armenia amid reports of holdups in

    The price of liquified petroleum gas, which most drivers in Armenia use to fill their cars, soared this week amid reports Georgia was blocking the transit of the Russian-produced fuel, straining household budgets across Armenia. LPG prices grew by more than 40% this week, as Armenian importers said up to 500 trucks loaded with the Russian-made fuel remained stuck at customs in Georgia. The importers said they had not been made aware of the reason behind the reported holdups. Georgia has so far not commented on the matter, though former President Salome Zourabichvili, a fierce critic of the current government, […]

  • Iran’s ambassador backs Armenia’s sovereignty in corridor debate

    By Zhanna Avagyan Iran’s ambassador to Armenia has reiterated Tehran’s firm opposition to any regional transport arrangement that infringes on state sovereignty, a message that can be interpreted as a warning against proposals to place parts of southern Armenia under international or foreign management. “We are not against unblocking [transport] routes in the region,” said Ambassador Mehdi Sobhanin in an interview with Armenian Public Television, “but this must occur within the framework of countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity.” He emphasized that all regional states should benefit from connectivity projects, not be disadvantaged by them. Sobhani’s comments come amid escalating debate […]

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