Date: 08/16/2024
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🪖 Military
The Ministry of Defense denies the information of shooting at the Azerbaijani positions
The Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan denies the information about shooting at the Azerbaijani positions. The statement does not correspond to reality, says the ministry of defense.
CivilNet, Armenia denies Azerbaijani claims of ceasefire violations, The RA Ministry of Defense denies the misinformation of Azerbaijan for the second time in a few hours, Armenia denies opening fire at Azerbaijani positions, Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations
Armenia’s aid packages fall drastically short compared to Georgia’s post-war support
Armenia received approximately $109 million in international aid from its global partners following the September 2023 Azerbaijani attack on Nagorno-Karabakh that forced all but a few ethnic Armenians to leave the region. Most of this promised aid has yet to reach Yerevan. Georgia received around $4.5 billion worth of aid within two years after the 2008 Russian invasion of Georgia.
CivilNet
🏛️ Politics & Government
Putin will leave for Azerbaijan on a state visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Azerbaijan on August 18-19. Further development of Russian-Azerbaijani strategic partnership and alliance relations will be discussed.
CivilNet, Putin to visit Azerbaijan August 18-19
Mher Grigoryan and the Iranian ambassador referred to the regional developments
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia Mehdi Sobhani. Sobhani is in favor of lifting the blockade, but under the sovereignty of Armenia. The key issues of the agenda of Armenian-Iranian bilateral relations were discussed.
CivilNet, Armenian deputy PM nd Iranian ambassador discussed regional developments, Mhe Grigoryan discussed regional issues and the deepening of cooperation within the EAEU framework with the Iranian ambassador, Armenian Deputy PM, Iranian Ambassador discuss bilateral relations
The official received a bribe of 1 million drams
The head of one of the divisions of the RA Health and Labor Inspection Authority K. A. demanded and received a large bribe of AMD 1,000,000 from the head doctor of the said medical center in return for not recording the violations found as a result of inspections. The chief physician of the Medical Center transferred the bribe money in parts through the deputy director to the official.
ArkaAm
Traffic will be restricted in one of the busiest streets of Yerevan at night for a month
Due to road construction works, from August 17 to September 17, from 23:00 to 08:00, Halabyan St. will be closed one-way. One traffic lane will be carried out at the expense of the opposite direction.
ArkaAm
Ex-PM’s daughter picked as youngest ever Thai leader
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the daughter of billionaire tycoon and former leader Thaksin. At 37, she will be the country’s youngest PM and the second woman in the post. Selection comes two days after former PM Srettha Thavisin was dismissed by a court.
Arm Radio
💵 Economy
Eurasian Economic Forum 2024 to be held in Yerevan in late September
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Ger Grigoryan chaired an online meeting of the Organising Committee of the Eurasian Economic Forum – 2024. The forum is aimed at improving co-operative ties between the EEU member states. Forum is scheduled for 30 September – 1 October in Yerevan.
ArkaAm
🧪 Science & Technology
Armenia reports no cases of mpox, risk of spread considered low
Armenia has not reported any cases of mpox, and the risk of the disease entering and spreading in the country is considered low. Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is a viral disease primarily found in certain Central and West African countries. The virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal or by handling its meat or skin.
ArkaAm
Metsamor NPP completes maintenance ahead of schedule, operating normally
The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant is the only nuclear power facility in the South Caucasus region. The plant’s operational life has been extended until 2026, and efforts are underway to further extend its life by an additional 10 years. Plans are also in place to construct a new nuclear power plant within the next 8-10 years.
ArkaAm
Armenia developing 5G broadband network
The Ministry of High-Tech Industry has liberalized the 3600-3800 MHz frequency band for the introduction of a 5G broadband network. The Ministry said that it is now developing the quality standards and the terms of the tender package.
Arm Radio
IDBank opens new branch in the City of Hrazdan
IDBank continues to focus not only on the development of its online platforms but also on the modernization of its branches.
PanArmenian
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🪖 Military
Village of Khtsaberd in Nagorno Karabakh destroyed by Azerbaijan
The village of Khtsaberd, occupied by Azerbaijan as a result of the 2020 war, has been completely destroyed. Recent satellite imagery shows the majority of the buildings, homes and stables for livestock destroyed.
Arm Radio
Armenia dismisses Azerbaijani reports on ceasefire violation
Azerbaijani reports on ceasefire violation do not correspond to reality, says Armenian Defense Ministry. Armenia has proposed to Azerbaijan to establish a bilateral mechanism for investigating cases of ceasefire violation.
Arm Radio
Armenia’s former Defense Minister David Tonoyan released on bail
Former Defense Minister David Tonoyan has been released on AMD 15 million (over $38,000) bail. He has spent almost three years in jail under a criminal case related to abuse in the process of ammunition supply. The court had previously rejected a number of petitions to change his measure of restraint.
Arm Radio
🏛️ Politics & Government
Compensation will be given for the loss of animals and trees caused by the floods of Lori and Tavush
The government will provide compensation to farmers who suffered losses due to floods. The decision was adopted on the agenda of the government’s session on August 15. According to preliminary operational data, around 150 million drams will be required to compensate the damage caused to the population in the agricultural sector.
CivilNet, The government will provide assistance of about 300 million drams to the economic operators affected by the flood
Gurgen Arsenyan has been appointed the Ambassador of Armenia to Russia
Gurgen Arsenyan appointed ambassador of Armenia to Russia. He replaced Vagharshak Harutyunyan in that position. On August 6, he submitted application to Speaker of the National Assembly to terminate his parliamentary powers.
CivilNet, Armenia appoints new envoy to Russia
Armenian FM congratulates Indian counterpart on Independence Day
Ararat Mirzoyan congratulates Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Independence Day. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat has congratulated his Indian counterpart on the 78th anniversary of Independence.
Arm Radio
💵 Economy
Free economic zone to be created in Armenia’s Aragatsotn province
A free economic zone will be created in Yeghipatrush settlement of Armenia’s Aparan community. A high-standard ski resort is expected to be built as part of the project. The number of planned jobs will be 1,500 in the first phase, and 10,400 in the third phase.
Arm Radio
🧪 Science & Technology
Some of the buildings in Yerevan are built for a lower seismic hazard than they should be
Yerevan is now considered a 9-point zone on the seismic hazard map. During the Soviet Union, the seismic risk for the entire territory of RA was underestimated. Buildings were built for a lower seismic risk than they should be, says Sos Margaryan.
CivilNet
OSCE hosts crypto training for Armenian and Georgian investigators
The OSCE facilitated its second training session on countering blockchain obfuscation techniques. The three-day training was hosted by the Ministry of Finance of Poland. The training was organized within the framework of the project “Innovative Policy Solutions to Mitigate Money-Laundering Risks of Virtual Assets”
Arm Radio
⚽ Sport
Europa Conference League: Armenia’s Pyunik defeat Kazakh side Ordabasy, make it to play-offs
Armenian Pyunik FC narrowly defeated FC Ordabasy (Kazakhstan) in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League to make it to play-offs. The Armenians had defeated the Kazakh side 1-0 in the first leg.
Arm Radio
Cincinnati Open: Avanesyan beats Ostapenko, continues to make history for Armenia
Elina Avanesyan is the first player representing Armenia to compete in a WTA Tour main draw. The 21-year-old defeated Bianca Andreescu 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open on Thursday. The World No.60 also defeated No.8 seed Jelena Ostapenko 2-6, 6-2, 4-2 in the second round. The win is her fourth Top 20 win of the season and first since knocking out Zheng Qinwen at Roland Garros.
Arm Radio
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