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What Can We Learn from Lavrov’s Official Visit to Armenia?

Executive Summary This report analyses Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent visit to Yerevan, examining the strategic messaging underpinning Moscow’s diplomatic posture towards Armenia and the broader South Caucasus. The report shows that Russia …

First deputy PM: Georgia's EU accession 'moves in a very active way'

By Gavin Blackburn & Laila Humairah Published on 22/05/2025 - 20:41 GMT+2 Georgia's government remains committed to European Union accession and believes the “process goes in a very active way,” First Deputy Prime Minister Levan …

European Service Sec Gen, Azerbaijani presidential aide discuss  Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization 

ArmInfo.  Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Belen Martinez Carbonell discussed the Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization with the Adviser to  the President of Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev. Carbonell reported this  on her Twitter …

Hajiyev, EU official discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization

May 23, 2025 - 11:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration, met with Belen Martinez Carbonell, Secretary General of the European External …

“The EU remains committed to peace in the region.” Belén Carbonell

The Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Belén Martinez Carbonell, discussed the EU’s support for the Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization process with Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan. Carbonell wrote about …

Hajiyev and the Secretary General of the European External Action Service discussed relations between Armenia and ...

Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), Belen Martinez Carbonell, received the Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan, Hikmet Hajiyev, as reported in a post by Belen Martinez Carbonell on the microblogging platform X. “Pleased …

Council of Europe Congress President to visit Armenia

May 23, 2025 - 11:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Marc Cools, President of the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, will pay an official visit to Armenia on May 26–27, 2025. The visit will focus on strengthening local democracy and …

Armenia ready to sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan - Foreign Minister

Armenia is ready to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, Armenia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ararat Mirzoyan, said during his speech at the regional meeting of EU ambassadors held in Yerevan, APA reports. “There is no alternative to peace for my …

Expat presence in Armenian tech drops 12%

May 23, 2025 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's tech sector sees a 12% decline in foreign professionals, yet women now represent nearly 40% of the workforce. In 2024, the number of foreign professionals in Armenia's IT sector decreased by 12%, …

Azerbaijan to host European Political Community Summit in 2028

The European Political Community Summit will be held in Azerbaijan in 2028, President of the European Council, António Costa said, APA reports. "After the very successful Summit in Tirana, the European Political Community will meet again in Copenhagen …

Tigran Hakobyan: Legislative framework for television and radio  broadcasting enables Armenia to become a battleground  ...

ArmInfo. The legislative framework for television and radio broadcasting in Armenia enables  the country to become a battleground for information wars. Tigran Hakobyan, Chairman of the Television and Radio Commission of Armenia, made this statement during …

Czech Company Plans To Launch Georgia-Armenia Tourist Train

Starting June 14, the passenger train connection between Yerevan and Batumi will resume, following the signing of an agreement between Georgian Railways and South Caucasus Railways. According to the Georgian Railway, the accord was finalised during a …

Hikmet Hajiyev discussed Azerbaijani-Armenian normalization process with EU official

Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev has met with Secretary General of European External Action Service …

Armenia to cancel entry visas for citizens of number of countries 

ArmInfo.  Armenia will waive entry visas for citizens of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman and for foreigners with residence status in these countries, as well as in the United States, the EU, the Schengen Agreement countries, and the  UAE. The decision was …

Minister Rules Out Armenia’s Exit From Russian-Led Trade Bloc

The one-sentence law declares the “start of a process of Armenia's accession to the European Union.” The National Assembly controlled by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian’s party approved it despite stern warnings from Russia. Some senior Russian …

Aliyev: Armenia Will Eventually Accept Azerbaijan’s Conditions

BUDAPEST (Panorama.am) — Armenia will sooner or later accept the conditions put forward by Azerbaijan for the conclusion of a bilateral peace agreement, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister …

Council of Europe Congress President on official visit to Armenia

Armenian authorities decline to act on Gyumri Mayor Ghukasyan’s homophobic remarks

Georgia’s new foreign agent law means OC Media’s team could face prison for speaking truth to power. Join the fight for free media in the Caucasus for as little as €5 and enjoy exclusive benefits from our team as a thank you. Become a member Armenian …

Corruption in Armenian: how Cash from Yerevan became the “voice of Europe”

The Armenian media found out the details of the strange trial that has been taking place since January at the Munich Supreme District Court. We found out and were very happy, because for a long time there had been no good news for the Armenians.   In …

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses …

Main Street Economics Urges President Trump to Lead on National Debt Crisis

We Must Act Now, and We Must Act Boldly. The Time for Truth and Courage is Here.” – Les Rubin WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States hurtles toward an unsustainable fiscal future, Main Street …

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C.

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) joins …

American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council Condemns Murder of Israeli Diplomats in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses its deepest sorrow and unequivocal condemnation of the horrific murder of two Israeli embassy …

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOST HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL ASSEMBLAGE AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ISLAMIST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a Roundtable discussion by Hindu American and Jewish American leaders at the Capitol Hill Club receiving resounding support from …

NATO PA commemorates 30 years of Dayton Accords, calls for a stronger NATO and support for Ukraine

23 May 2025 DAYTON – The Assembly opened its Spring Session Thursday, commemorating 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords, calling for a stronger NATO and reaffirming support for Ukraine.  “With our NATO partners and the leadership in the Balkans, we …

WTO to Support the DRC in Ratifying the Trade Facilitation Agreement and the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

The DRC lays the foundation for long-term economic transformation and asserts its role as a strategic player in international trade. KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will …

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

MDC Announces Lakeisha Hood Moise as New President and CEO

Hood Moise will be the first woman to lead MDC in its 57-year history DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MDC is proud to announce the appointment of Lakeisha Hood Moise as its next President and CEO. A seasoned cross- …

Referendum, CGIL at Piazza Vittorio during the pro-vote marathon event

ROME, ITALY, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A large crowd of people gathered yesterday in Rome, in the gardens of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, for the public event “Voting is Freedom – Marathon against Abstention”, promoted by the Referendum …

U.S. Working to Stop Azerbaijani Invasion of Armenia, Says Secretary of State Rubio

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) Press Trump Administration to Enforce Section 907; Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian Prisoners WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Anti-NGO law proposed in Hungary ― Poland extends controversial asylum law ― Return-focused ...

A Hungarian MP has tabled a legislative proposal aimed at severely restricting the activities of NGOs. Polish MPs have voted overwhelmingly to extend the duration of the controversial new asylum law. The Finnish Immigration Service is planning to pilot a …

AI, Tech, and the Future of US-Gulf Relations

Hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj speak with MEI Senior Fellow Mohammed Soliman about President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, which yielded a wave of major US-Gulf tech and AI deals. Soliman explains how these …

New Report Examines the Impact of Disinformation on Public Health Outcomes

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era of widespread access to information, the growing influence of disinformation presents complex challenges for public health. A new analysis, The Silent Threat: How Disinformation …

San Jose Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association Join Forces to Host District 3 Candidates Forum

District 3 candidates Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos will outline their priorities at a forum hosted by the San Jose Chamber and Downtown Association. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Jose Chamber …

Former White House Insider: 2025 May Be the Final Year You Ever Owe a Penny to the IRS

BALTIMORE, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new plan gaining traction in Washington could eliminate income tax for tens of millions of Americans—starting as early as 2025. And according to former CIA and White House advisor Jim Rickards, it’s not just a …

PCVA Renews Call for Safer Waterways Following Boating Tragedy Acquittal

PCVA urges stronger boating safety enforcement after acquittal in fatal crash; calls on governments to crack down on illegal charter operations. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Passenger Commercial Vessel …

National CACFP Association Reinforces Commitment to Continuing Education Through Expanded Training Opportunities

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) is reaffirming its commitment to continuing education by offering a variety of virtual training opportunities that support child nutrition …

Mardy Gould Appointed Managing Director at EHP, Leading Expansion of Innovative Employee Benefit Solutions Nationwide

Mardy Gould to drive EHP Inc.'s national growth, delivering innovative, tax-advantaged employee benefits solutions to employers nationwide. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP Inc., a premier provider of …