Participants in the Peace Bridge initiative have returned to Yerevan and shared their impressions with journalists after their trip to Gabala and meetings with Azerbaijani partners
Together with 20 Azerbaijani experts, they are taking part in the “Bridge of Peace” initiative, in its fourth meeting, which takes place alternately in each country
According to real estate agents, many buyers have recently preferred newly built housing, and more than half of apartments in completed buildings have already been sold
Attempts uncovered to “create the appearance of widespread support” for Strong Armenia’s prime ministerial candidate, Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan
Armenian experts say Yerevan could turn to alternatives, such as importing gas from Kazakhstan. They add that Russia would also incur losses if it raises prices.
The Corruption Prevention Commission classified the cash prize as a gift to a public official. The government will use the funds to cover expenses, though it will decide which ones. The prime minister will put forward his proposals
Given that sensitive issues were already raised during the part of the talks open to the press, it can be assumed that their discussion continued behind closed doors.
Most Armenians and the expert community have condemned such behaviour towards the country’s leader. However, some argue that the prime minister may have “provoked” the incident by moving through the crowd toward the altar during the service.
Armenia’s opposition in recent days has spoken about the need for a “peace guarantor” with Azerbaijan. The authorities are trying to explain the shortcomings of the “guarantor” concept, recalling the recent past.