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International Organizations Urge PACE Not to Restore Azerbaijan’s Delegation Powers Without Conditions

BRUSSELS — International human rights organizations are calling on the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) not to restore the powers of Azerbaijan’s delegation or to do so only under “clear conditions.” In a letter addressed to PACE, ten international organizations argue that President Ilham Aliyev’s administration is not cooperating with international mechanisms, has failed to address systemic human rights violations, and has refused to collaborate with the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture over the past year. The organizations behind the letter, including Freedom Now, the Human Rights House Foundation, and Human Rights Watch,…

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World Bank Endorsed New Five-Year Country Partnership Framework for Armenia

WASHINGTON, DC — The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors endorsed Tuesday a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Armenia. The framework aims to reduce poverty and promote prosperity across the country by creating better job opportunities, improving human capital outcomes, and enhancing resilience, the World Bank said in a press release. “Armenia has made significant development gains in recent years. However, infrastructure gaps, low levels of domestic and foreign investment, and high levels of unemployment remain as key challenges to growth. Armenia’s uneven education and health outcomes create limitations to the employability and productivity of the population.…

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FM Mirzoyan Congratulates Marco Rubio on Appointment as US Secretary of State

YEREVAN — Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has congratulated Marco Rubio on his appointment as US Secretary of State. “Warm congratulations to Secretary Rubio on his appointment as Secretary of State! Armenia greatly appreciates its strategic partnership with the United States, rooted in shared values and common interests. We eagerly anticipate strengthening our cooperation to promote security, democracy, and prosperity for both our nations,” Minister Mirzoyan said on X. For his part, Armenia’s Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, congratulated Michael Waltz on his appointment as the US Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs, according to the department’s press…

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Ararat Mirzoyan and Sergey Lavrov Meet in Moscow to Discuss Mutually Acceptable Solutions on Several Issues

MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that he discussed bilateral relations between Russia and Armenia with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Moscow and reached mutually acceptable solutions on several issues. “From our side, we emphasized our commitment to the full range of agreements with Yerevan, including those in the military-political sector, which are outlined bilaterally and within our common integration organizations,” Lavrov said during a joint press conference with Mirzoyan. “The previous year was not easy for bilateral relations. Today, we are determined to discuss openly, in the spirit fostered by our leaders—President Vladimir Putin…

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Zarmanazan 2025 Pre-registrations are Now Open

LISBON — The Armenian Communities Department is pleased to announce that the 9th Zarmanazan Western Armenian summer program will take place from 11 July to 6 August, 2025, in the Alpine region of Haute-Savoie, France. The program offers three distinct yet closely linked components: A program for children and teenagers aged 10 to 17, A program for young adults aged 18 to 24, Participants in all age groups will engage in a variety of activities tailored to their specific age, while also having the chance to take part in intergenerational activities, which are also encouraged. These include workshops in visual…

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Turkey Commends Armenia for Extraditing Organized Crime Figures

ANKARA – Turkey has expressed gratitude to Armenia for extraditing two individuals described as members of a Turkish organized crime group. The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced that the extradition was carried out over the weekend, following an Interpol “Red Notice” request. “Turkey appreciates the cooperation demonstrated in this matter by Armenia,” the ministry said in a statement. Armenia’s Foreign Ministry also reported the extraditions on Sunday, citing the Interpol arrest warrant for the two individuals, who are reportedly Turkish nationals. According to Turkey’s Interior Ministry, as reported by the state-owned Anadolu news agency, the individuals are “organized crime ringleader Ercan…

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PM Pashinyan: Stolen Property Will Be Gradually Reclaimed by the State and People

YEREVAN – Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has praised Armenia’s progress in recovering stolen assets. In a video shared on social media, the Prime Minister highlighted the success of the country’s stolen asset recovery system, officially known as the system for confiscation of illegally obtained assets. “It is crucial to emphasize that this system has been introduced and proven effective,” Pashinyan stated. He explained that the law applies equally to corruption cases both before and after 2018, underscoring its impartiality. “This is what gives value to the system—its aim is not confined to a specific timeframe but targets the broader phenomenon…

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Amnesty International: Azerbaijani Authorities Must Guarantee Fair Trial Rights for Ruben Vardanyan and Investigate Alleged Rights Violations

BAKU — Addressing the trial of former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Director, Marie Struthers, emphasized the need for Azerbaijan to ensure his fair trial rights. “The Azerbaijani authorities claim they have put Ruben Vardanyan on trial to hold him accountable for alleged crimes. However, by denying him fair trial rights, they are undermining justice,” said Struthers. “Authorities must uphold Ruben Vardanyan’s fair trial rights and ensure accountability through lawful and transparent processes.” Vardanyan has alleged serious human rights violations, including ill-treatment in detention, being coerced into signing falsified case materials, and being…

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“Unwittingly Preserved for Over 100 years: Letters of Survival” by Dr. Talin Suciyan

FRESNO-  Dr. Talar Suciyan will give a presentation on “Unwittingly Preserved for Over 100 years: Letters of Survival” at 7:00PM on Friday, January 31, 2025, in the Smittcamp Alumni House (2625 E. Matoian Way), on the Fresno State campus. Dr. Suciyan was appointed as Kazan Viiting Professor in Armenian Studies for the Spring 2025 semester and will be giving a three-part lecture series concentrating on the family archives of Armenian Genocide survivors. This lecture will introduce the content and context of letters sent from Istanbul in the fall of 1922 by Sourpik (Surpouhi) Tekian to her daughter Tacouhi in the United…

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AMAA Christmas Message Reaches Over 10,000 Children in Armenia

PARAMUS, NJ— Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy God’s love and to share that joy with others. Each year, with the support of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) and in collaboration with the Evangelical Church of Armenia (ECA), that joy spreads to thousands of children in Armenia. The AMAA’s 2025 Christmas Joy Programs were held this year from December 21, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Thousands of children, youth, and adults in different parts of Armenia were presented with an important message, mainly through theatrical performances: the joy of Christmas, calls for change and transformation of the…

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Pashinyan and Putin Discuss Cooperation in the Eurasian Economic Union and Armenia’s Bid to Join EU

YEREVAN — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan telephoned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to discuss Armenia’s plans to strive to join the European Union which have prompted stern warnings from Moscow. “Nikol Pashinyan explained the situation related to Yerevan’s recent steps in the context of relations with the European Union. The Russian leader gave corresponding comments and assessments,” the Kremlin said in a statement on the call. It did not disclose Putin’s comments. The statement also said they discussed “further deepening of integration cooperation” between Russia and Armenia. “Significant practical benefits from joint work within the Eurasian Economic Union, including…

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AGBU Cultural Center Opens Doors to Students of Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian School After Devastating LA Fire

PASADENA — In the wake of a catastrophic wildfire that destroyed the Pasadena campus of Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian School, up to 190 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade will temporarily relocate to the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Cultural Center, just four miles from the original school campus. It will serve as a vital bridge to recovery for the Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian School community in the months ahead. AGBU Central Board, working with leadership of the AGBU Western Region on the ground, moved immediately to offer the use of the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Cultural Center through…

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Prof. Bedross Der Matossian to Give a Talk on "Denial of Genocide in the Digital Age" at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bedross Der Matossian, professor in the Department of History, will give the talk “Denial of Genocide in the Digital Age” on Jan. 28 at 5:00 p.m. in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center, Ubuntu Room/202 ” at University of Nbraska-Lincoln. The event is free and open to the public and will be livestreamed on Zoom (register here). This talk is the fourth in this academic year’s CAS Inquire series, “War, Peace, and Reconciliation.” Der Matossian will explore how denial of genocides in the modern period have been accelerated with the introduction of digital medium in the late 20th and the beginning of the 21st century. He will…

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Showcasing Armenian Talent on the Global Stage

The Armenian Fellowships Program of H. Hovnanian Family Foundation In a sunlit dojo nestled in the Armenian village of Garni, 17-year-old Milena Arakelyan practices her grapples with unwavering focus. Her dream is bold—to step onto the international stage and represent Armenia in Sambo, a martial art requiring precision, speed, and strength. For many in her position, this dream might have remained just that—a dream. But in October 2024, it became a reality. With the support of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation’s Armenian Fellowships program, Milena traveled to Cyprus. She brought home a bronze medal from the World Cadet, Youth, and…

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Armenia Strengthens Defense with Purchase of Trajan Towed Howitzers from India

NEW DELHI — Armenia has selected India’s Trajan 155mm towed artillery system as part of its ongoing military modernization efforts, The Economic Times reports. This pivotal decision marks a significant step in deepening defense cooperation between India and Armenia, as the latter seeks to enhance its military capabilities. Armenia has identified India as a key partner not only for artillery systems but also for a broad range of advanced defense technologies, including rockets, radars, and missile systems. This collaboration underscores the growing strategic relationship between the two nations in the defense sector. The choice highlights India’s rising influence as a…

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AUA Launches Bachelor of Science in Economics Program

YEREVAN— The American University of Armenia (AUA) Manoogian Simone College of Business and Economics (CBE) is proud to announce the launch of the Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSE) program, set to begin in Fall 2025. The Program, which has been officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and licensed by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, will build upon the College’s existing expertise in business and economics and provide students with a solid foundation in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and critical thinking, preparing them for careers in both…

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Armenia and Azerbaijan Agree to Continue Border Delimitation from North to South

YEREVAN — The 11th meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani State Border Delimitation and Border Security Commission, chaired by Deputy Prime Ministers Mher Grigoryan and Shahin Mustafayev, took place at the border between the two countries, according to a statement by the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “During the meeting, the parties continued exchanging views on the sequencing of sections for the further implementation of border delimitation works. They reached an agreement to commence the comprehensive border delimitation process from the northern section, starting at the intersection of the borders of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and…