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Armenia FM to Germany colleague: Thank you for efforts aimed at establishing peace in South Caucasus

Thank you, dear Annalena Baerbock, for your dedication to strengthening Armenia-Germany relations, bringing Armenia closer to the EU, and for the efforts aimed at establishing peace in the South Caucasus. It’s been a pleasure to work with you. Armenian …

Armenia lawyer: International experts and diplomats are prohibited from entering Baku Military Court

We have received information that an international independent researcher based in Baku has been denied access to the Military Court. This was reported by Siranush Sahakyan, the lawyer representing the Armenian prisoners’ interests at the European Court of …

Over 86% of Armenia respondents say it’s necessary to get familiarized with text of peace agreement with Azerbaijan

A total of 73 percent of respondents in Armenia believe that the country’s citizens should definitely read the text and give their assessment before the signing of the peace agreement with Azerbaijan; 13.1 percent of respondents answered “rather yes,” 5.3 …

Pashinian in Tallinn: Estonia Eyes Russia’s Role in Armenia

By Brigitta Davidjants During Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s visit to Estonia on April 27–28, Estonian media focused heavily on Armenia’s relationship with Russia. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, ties between Estonia and Armenia have …

MP slams opposition for “undermining Armenia’s interests at EPP congress”

May 6, 2025 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian MP Sargis Khndanyan has accused opposition representatives of acting against Armenia's interests during the European People's Party (EPP) congress in Valencia, Spain. Speaking in parliament, …

Water Blackmail: A dirty game from Armenia to India

Water blackmail is one of the dirtiest tools used in conflicts. As you know, even predators do not attack watering holes, because water is the basis of life. And people, or rather, some countries, are at such a low level of consciousness that they are …

About 37% of Armenian citizens consider the country's membership in EU probable - survey

NEWS » Politics » About 37% of Armenian citizens consider the country's membership in EU probable - survey According to Aram Navasardyan, who leads the Armenian representative office of GALLUP International Association, a recent public opinion survey …

China Gains Momentum, Just Not in Armenia

As the US reduces its soft power influence, such as through foreign aid cuts via USAID and other institutions, China gains momentum. For three decades, the US was a primary aid provider in the South Caucasus, particularly to Armenia and Georgia, funding …

Armenia, EU  develop  new program of activities for 2025-2027

ArmInfo.On May 5, RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received the Head of the European Union  Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos. As reported by the government press service, the meeting focused on  the agenda of Armenia-EU relations. …

Armenia plans one-year restoration for Gyumri-Kars railway

May 6, 2025 - 12:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia anticipates that restoring its portion of the Gyumri-Kars railway will take approximately one year, according to the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, as reported by Sputnik Armenia …

Armenian gravestones vandalized in Stepanakert’s military cemetery

May 6, 2025 - 11:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Gravestones in the military cemetery of occupied Stepanakert have once again been desecrated, with deliberate damage inflicted on the memorials, according to a video circulated on April 21, 2025. The footage …

European passenger traffic grows in Q1 2025, momentum slows down

European airport passenger traffic rose 4.3% in Q1 2025, driven by international demand, but growth slowed compared to previous years. BRUSSELS – Europe’s passenger traffic maintained positive momentum during the first quarter of 2025 (Q1) – although …

Only third of Armenia’s citizens believe in country’s entry into European Union — poll

YEREVAN, May 6. /TASS/. Only a third of Armenia's residents believe in the prospect of the republic's joining the European Union (EU), and at least 18% called the relevant initiative of the ruling Civil Contract party a part of an electoral …

Russian ambassador warns the West is attempting to open a ‘second front’ in Armenia

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Armenian official hints at a crackdown on media in case there is no ‘self-regulation’

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Armenia`s authorities paln forming effective consumer protection  system 

ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities want to create an effective system for protecting consumer rights and the necessary environment for the development of fair competition and  entrepreneurship in the domestic market of the republic. The  Committee of the …

Mher Grigoryan, Vassilis Maragos discuss agenda matters of Armenia-EU relations

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Ambassador Vassilis Maragos, Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Armenia. During the meeting, the matters on the agenda of Armenia-EU relations were discussed, Armenian-NEWS.am was informed by the …

Armenian officials shield travel expenses despite European calls for transparency

The end of the “Big Brother” myth in Armenia

The image of Russians as “protectors” and “saviours” has been deeply embedded in Armenian political mythology throughout the past two centuries. This mythology has been largely based on events connected to the rule of the Ottoman Empire, where Russia often …

BTC AND THE NATIONAL POLICE FCU LAUNCH SEASON TWO OF FACING EVIL: A COP’S STORY OF MURDER, MAYHEM AND THE AFTERMATH

Season Two of true-crime podcast being launched during Police Week. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bator Training & Consulting, Inc., the founder of the Police Officers’ Credit Union Association, has once …

First 5 California Announces Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025

First 5 California Announces Statewide Day of Action with Press Conference at Fairytale Town SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California today announced the upcoming Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025 …

Sam Sammane’s ‘Republic of Mars’ Imagines a Future Colony—and the Fragile Politics Holding It Together

The speculative novel, released May 4 on Amazon, paints a haunting portrait of stability, memory, and the quiet ways freedom begins to unravel. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Not all political collapse begins with …

AC Future Host Showcase of AI-Enhanced Mobile Housing Innovation with Guest Speaker, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

California State Treasurer to Keynote at AC Future Sustainable Living Event NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AC Future, the pioneer in AI-enabled sustainable living, in collaboration with Sunstone Management, …

LEGACY CANNABIS GENETICS STUDY LAUNCHES COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO TAKE CALIFORNIA’S UNDERSTANDING TO NEXT LEVEL

“People and Their Plants, a Community-Driven Study” tours the state inviting stakeholders to contribute to legacy cannabis history and help plan its future SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A first-of-its-kind …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

Markets at a Crossroads: EBC Financial Group Examines Biggest Post-Pandemic Divergence in Central Bank Policies

Global rate paths diverge as markets react to U.S. tariffs, Eurozone easing, and escalating geopolitical risks. DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where central banks once moved in lockstep, traders are now facing a …

Alona Lebedieva: Localization as an Opportunity for the Economy – If Abuses Are Stopped

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the first time since the introduction of the public procurement law with localization requirements, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy has applied the mechanism for expanding the list of goods …

Regional and global security challenges at the top of the agenda during NATO PA seminar in Antalya  

08 May 2025 Leading legislators from NATO Allies and partner and guest delegations from across the Middle East and Africa convened in Antalya from 28 to 30 April for a high-level three-day seminar to foster closer dialogue and cooperation as global …

Christian Howard offers facts to support Einstein’s statement "reality is merely an illusion".

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When asked to explain about the world being an illusion, Howard replies: “Like Einstein, millions of people believe the physical world is an illusion. Thousands of …

Mattermost and Qrypt Announce Joint Development Program for Quantum Secure End-to-End Encryption Collaboration Platform

Baltimore, MD, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mattermost, the leading provider of secure collaboration and workflow for sensitive data environments, and Qrypt, a pioneer in quantum-secure encryption, today announced a Joint Development Program to deliver …

NYSIF Climate Action Premium Credit Program Expansion

New York, NY, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), the state’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurer, today announced the expansion of its ground-breaking Climate Action Premium Credit Program. The program …

Live From Gaza Today: Doctors Will Plead to Spare Thousands of Children From Starvation in International ZOOM Call

Providers struggling against catastrophic conditions in northern Gaza while witnessing a child dying every 40 minutes are begging: Let the children eat! WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Gaza, the World …

OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes visit to European institutions

The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) Jan Braathu, concluded his first visit to European Institutions today. During his visit, the RFoM discussed current challenges to media freedom across EU Member States and the broader OSCE region with …

EDITORIAL: “But who will pick our olives?” – Demographic decline and refugee inclusion

By Catherine Woollard Week after week, newspaper articles and research publications sound the alarm on the impact of Europe’s demographic crisis. Last week, a piece put the spotlight on Poland, arguing that this is not just an economic question but one of …

MEDITERRANEAN: Greece under renewed pressure to end pushbacks ― Cyprus accused of failing to protect vulnerable groups ...

The Council of Europe (CoE) Commissioner for Human Rights has demanded that Greece adopts a zero-tolerance approach to pushbacks and strengthens border safeguards. A report by the CoE Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) …

NORDIC COUNTRIES: Finland maintains closure of border with Russia ― Proposals to deter asylum applications and encourage ...

The Finnish government has announced that it will keep its border with Russia closed until further notice. The Swedish government has restated its plans to increase financial incentives to encourage voluntary returns and is considering limiting the right …

Stop Running Education Into the Ground: Education Coalition Demands Urgent Action From Doug Ford on Public Schools

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Fund Our Schools Campaign held a press conference demanding that the Ford government stop the masking of invisible cuts to public education. Representatives from education unions across Toronto detailed …

U.S. Cargo Drones Market to Reach $3,275.1 Million by 2030 – Revolutionizing Logistics!

Delray Beach, FL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "US Cargo Drones Market by Solution [Avionics, Route Planning & Optimizing, Fleet Management, Ground Control Stations, Services], Range (Short, Mid, Long) , Payload (10-49 Kg, 50-149 Kg …