“On 27 September 2020, fighting erupted along the Line of Contact in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone, regrettably causing military and civilian casualties”. Worrying escalation in #NagornoKarabakh undermining regional stability EU calls for immediate cessation of hostilities, de-escalation & strict observance of ceasefire. Return to negotiations under auspices of @OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs urgently neededhttps://t.co/U0i8QYiOTk…
Tag: Armenia
Azerbaijan Foreign Minister fired amid conflict
On July 16, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev dismissed Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. According to Russian media, the top diplomat caused the criticism of the head of state because he preferred to work at home, respecting coronavirus measures of social distancing, when the conflict began. In addition, Aliyev said, Azerbaijani “diplomacy should be attacking diplomacy,…
Nagorno Karabakh signal for progress
“Exchanges in recent months between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, as well as meetings of the Foreign Ministers under the auspices of the Co-Chairs of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, most recently in Paris…
Karim MEP: “Georgia is European”
Reflecting upon the recent developments in Georgia electing the first woman-president. the chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with South Caucasus (DSCA) Sajjad KARIM (UK, ECR) shared his vision of the dynamics between the EU and the countries of the region: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, underlining their remarkable progress in rapprochement with Europe. MEP Karim perceives the…
Villa Empain Renaissance
This summer Boghossian Foundation offers an exquisite cultural programme, combining visual arts exhibition Melancholia with virtuoso music concerts. The season opened with an exceptional event in the framework of celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the declaration of the First Republic of Armenia in May 1918. Celebrating the historic event with virtuoso music concerts, the organizers offered an…
Armenia: Pashinyan elected as Prime Minister
Armenian Parliament elected opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan as the country’s new Prime minister, who received support of 59 members, six more votes more than required. Breaking: #NikolPashinyan was just elected Prime Minister of #Armenia. (Photo: National Assembly of Armenia) pic.twitter.com/RTvbi89v5v — The Armenian Weekly (@ArmenianWeekly) May 8, 2018 Pashinyan was the sole candidate for the…
Pashinyan indicated Parliament agrees to endorse him as PM
Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan has indicated there are signs of agreement between his block and the ruling Republican Party (HHK) to support his candidacy on May 8 as the next Prime minister. And from tomorrow onwards he will engage in talks with the Republican party, and the other MPs to reach a deal. #NikolPashinyan…
EU encourages Armenians for ‘comprehensive dialogue’
The Constitution provides for another session of the National Assembly to elect a new Prime Minister in seven days. https://twitter.com/MajaEUspox/status/991407538884304899 “The European Union reiterates its support to Armenia in its efforts to build a prosperous and democratic society. It remains crucial that all parties involved, including the law enforcement agencies and those exercising their right…
Armenia: Pashinyan expects to lead government
The Parliament of Armenia will decide whether to elect the opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan as the new Prime minister, in a milestone moment for the people. For the FIRST TIME in my life I am feeling a PROUD citizen of a COUNTRY, which is RIGHT NOW on the spotlight of the whole world as A…
Karen Karapetyan leads Armenian government
Armenia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan has been appointed acting Prime Minister following resignation of his predecessor, Serzh Sargsyan, who was head of government for less than a week, the press service of the Armenian government said on Monday (23/04/2018). https://twitter.com/evn_report/status/988434672081428480 “In accordance with the law on the structure and activities of the government…
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