Caucasus Politics

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Armenian parliament revokes immunity of opposition faction leader and businessman

June 17, 2020

Gagik Tsarukyan denies the charges against him and considers what is happening to be political persecution in response to his call for the resignation of the government

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Armenia: prominent businessman, opposition leader brought in for questioning, protest breaks out despite epidemic regulations

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 14, 2020

Gagik Tsarukyan himself and his supporters consider what is happening to be a case of political persecution, and in response to the call of the head of Prosperous Armenia for a change of government

Azerbaijani citizen allegedly crosses over Armenian border seeking work, shelter

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 12, 2020

The head of the rural community where the violator was discovered said that he “asked residents to give him housing and work”

State of emergency extended in Armenia for another month

Coronavirus

June 12, 2020

The government justified this decision by saying that the situation with coronavirus "continues to threaten the life and health of people"

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Armenia refuses loan from Russia to repair nuclear power plant

Nikol Pashinyan

June 12, 2020

The Armenian government will finance the modernization of nuclear power plants from its own funds

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Coronavirus vs. business – video from Yerevan

Coronavirus

June 12, 2020

Businessman Sergey Sargsyan talks about his European cheese shop, how he held out during the period of severe emergency restrictions and what he faces now

Under lock: Armenian labour migrants cannot leave for Russia

Coronavirus

June 11, 2020

In 2020, due to the spread of the coronavirus and closed borders, tens of thousands of people were unable to leave for seasonal work. How will this turn out for the country's economy, and how are the authorities going to provide them with work

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Armenia: ex-president’s son-in-law accuses PM’s wife of ‘cigarette smuggling racket’

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 11, 2020

The son-in-law of the former Armenian president and the brother-in-law of the current prime minister exchange mutual accusations

Armenia receives medical equipment from Georgia to aid in fight against coronavirus

Coronavirus

June 09, 2020

Georgia has been successful in fighting the disease and is ready to help neighboring countries where the situation is more serious.

Armenian Prime Minister recovers and returns to work. His return is accompanied by the resignation of several high-ranking security workers.

Coronavirus

June 09, 2020

The Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces the head of the National Security Council, and head of the police all resigned. And the opposition urges all members of the current administration to resign.

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“While my country is in turmoil, I will live here” – asylum seekers in Armenia

Coronavirus

June 08, 2020

Refugees receive the same rights as citizens of the country - along with the same problems. How to solve them in a foreign country without knowledge of the language?

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Armenia, Greece and Cyprus oppose candidacy of Turkish diplomat for the post of president of UN General Assembly

Coronavirus

June 05, 2020

For the first time in UN history, “there is only one candidate being put to the vote.”

Major coronavirus outbreaks expected in Armenia. Prime minister calls for an “anti-pandemic movement”

Coronavirus

June 04, 2020

The country so far decided not to reinstate a strict quarantine regime. The government is just insisting that everyone comply with sanitary standards and demand this from others.

First case of Kawasaki Syndrome reported in Armenia in 4-year-old child with coronavirus

Coronavirus

June 03, 2020

Doctors say his condition is moderate” - Minister of Health

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Fate of Armenian Constitutional Court decided not by referendum, but by parliamentary majority

Corruption scandals in Armenia

June 03, 2020

MPs have passed a bill which may cancel the referendum on constitutional amendments and is expected to go into effect as soon as the state of emergency is lifted

Armenia: Three women saving their businesses from coronavirus

Coronavirus

June 02, 2020

The government has developed a stimulus programme for businesses affected by coronavirus – those who don’t qualify are finding ways to help themselves.

Armenian PM gives briefing after announcing coronavirus infection

Coronavirus

June 02, 2020

Together with the commandant and the Minister of Health, he talked about the current situation in the country and measures to combat the virus. Starting June 2, Nikol Pashinyan intends to return to normal working hours

Armenian PM and family infected with coronavirus

Coronavirus

June 01, 2020

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and his entire immediate family have contracted the coronavirus.

Armenian parliament revokes immunity of opposition faction leader and businessman

Armenia: prominent businessman, opposition leader brought in for questioning, protest breaks out despite epidemic regulations

Azerbaijani citizen allegedly crosses over Armenian border seeking work, shelter

State of emergency extended in Armenia for another month

Armenia refuses loan from Russia to repair nuclear power plant

Coronavirus vs. business – video from Yerevan

Under lock: Armenian labour migrants cannot leave for Russia

Armenia: ex-president’s son-in-law accuses PM’s wife of ‘cigarette smuggling racket’

Armenia receives medical equipment from Georgia to aid in fight against coronavirus

Armenian Prime Minister recovers and returns to work. His return is accompanied by the resignation of several high-ranking security workers.

“While my country is in turmoil, I will live here” – asylum seekers in Armenia

Armenia, Greece and Cyprus oppose candidacy of Turkish diplomat for the post of president of UN General Assembly

Major coronavirus outbreaks expected in Armenia. Prime minister calls for an “anti-pandemic movement”

First case of Kawasaki Syndrome reported in Armenia in 4-year-old child with coronavirus

Fate of Armenian Constitutional Court decided not by referendum, but by parliamentary majority

Armenia: Three women saving their businesses from coronavirus

Armenian PM gives briefing after announcing coronavirus infection

Armenian PM and family infected with coronavirus

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