Paata Zakareishvili: “While tensions between Russia and Armenia are rising, Georgia suddenly started halting transit and checking the quality of Armenian brandy. Why do you care about the quality of the brandy if it’s not meant for you?”
Political analyst Areg Kochinyan believes that Yerevan must secure assurances that the opening of this route will be followed by the comprehensive unblocking of regional transport links
Dollar billionaire Samvel Karapetyan did not rule out “cooperation with like-minded individuals.” So far, only the parliamentary faction *I Have Honour* has announced its support for him. More details and commentary to follow
PM answered journalists’ questions for nearly five hours. He commented on the US proposal to unblock regional transport links, touched upon negotiations with Azerbaijan, and addressed tensions with the Church
Tamta Mikeladze on the Baku-Moscow standoff, Armenia–Turkey relations, and Georgia’s losing strategy as its government “supports defeated powers - Iran and Russia”
Pashinyan’s meeting in Brussels with EU leadership – the president of the European Council and the head of the European Commission. Details of the joint statement and expert analysis
The government adopted legislation five years ago to regulate the reduction of plastic bag production, sale, and use — but its effectiveness appears limited
The meeting was held in several rounds - both in an expanded format and one-on-one. The prime minister of Armenia and the president of Azerbaijan agreed to “continue the dialogue.”
A protest took place in Yerevan outside the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, which has the authority to make such a decision. Details and video from the protest
Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan believes that to stop the “Russification” of Armenia, the government should also regain control over ArmRosgazprom and the South Caucasus Railway.
Trump administration has proposed that Yerevan and Baku transfer control over regional transport communications to a private American company. Armenian analysts are weighing in on the proposal
Efforts to protect Armenia’s largest lake are no longer limited to environmentalists, nature protection groups, and government agencies—local residents are now stepping in as well