The prime minister called the response to the opposition “appropriate and justified”. Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan condemned MPs who turned parliament into a “battleground”.
The decision was passed with votes from the ruling party alone. During heated debate, the opposition proposed making the project conditional on the signing of a peace treaty.
Tom Berendsen has pledged Dutch support for Armenian businesses affected by Russian restrictions. His other statements and comments from his Armenian counterpart.
Election results, reported irregularities and the prime minister’s assessment of Armenia’s political landscape following his party’s victory. Pashinyan says the country needs a new opposition.
Eduard Arakelyan says Armenia’s new Czech aircraft can serve both training and operational roles. Details of the defence minister’s visit to the Czech Republic and expert commentary.
Around 15,000 international visitors have arrived in Armenia. JAMnews found that they are staying not only in Yerevan, where the conference is taking place, but also in nearby towns and villages.
A report by the EAEU’s intergovernmental council discusses the possible suspension of Armenia’s membership and the consequences, even though the bloc’s founding treaty makes no provision for such a move.
This time, the attackers targeted the prime minister’s office, the Central Bank and the Central Election Commission. Information security expert Samvel Martirosyan comments.
The capital's deputy mayor said the proposal was aimed at easing traffic congestion. Residents of Armenia's regions have raised concerns that it could restrict their freedom of movement.
Most residents of Armenia believe it is important to save money, but the ways they keep their savings often differ from common practices elsewhere in the world.
Political analyst Samvel Meliksetyan believes Armenia has softened its stance to avoid “tough measures” from Russia. A joint working group will seek ways to resolve the dispute.
Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Ararat Mirzoyan also discussed relations with Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan, as well as the situation in Georgia and Iran.
Environmentalists who have long warned of the project's risks condemned the decision. However, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan insisted there were no risks and all environmental concerns had been addressed.
Products traditionally exported to Russia are now being shipped in varying volumes to other countries, including Kazakhstan, Georgia, Ukraine and Iraq.