Date: 08/26/2024
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🪖 Military
ANCA to hold event on a Capitol Hill demanding justice for Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh
Congressional leaders, community activists, and coalition partners will gather on Capitol Hill on September 19 for a program dedicated to holding Azerbaijan accountable for its 2020-23 attacks and ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The event marks the first anniversary of Azerbaijan’s brutal September 19-20, 2023 military offensive against Artsakh.
ArkaAm
🏛️ Politics & Government
Representatives of the Red Cross visited the Armenians held in Baku
In August, representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited Armenians held in Baku. They were given the opportunity to establish contact with family members. Among the 23 prisoners are 8 current and former officials of Artsakh.
CivilNet, ICRC reps confirm visiting Armenians held in Azerbaijan
PACE President calls out Baku’s decision to blacklist 76 delegates
Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan has banned 76 politicians from 26 European countries from entering the country. Baku has stated that it will only lift the ban if its delegation’s mandate to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is restored. PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos has reacted to the ban.
Arm Radio
Kremlin denies Putin met Telegram boss Durov in Baku
Russian President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov says Vladimir Putin did not meet Pavel Durov during his state visit to Baku. Some media outlets and Telegram channels published reports claiming that Durove had an unofficial meeting with the Russian President during the latter’s visit to Azerbaijan August 18-19.
Arm Radio
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry warns citizens about entry denials despite holding Schengen visas
Armenian citizens planning to travel abroad are urged to thoroughly research the migration rules of the destination country, carefully assess the risks of non-compliance, and be aware of potential negative consequences. It is essential to apply for a visa at the embassy of the country you plan to visit, or if visiting multiple countries, at the Embassy of the main destination.
ArkaAm, Armenian Foreign Ministry addresses Schengen visa complaints
The RA Foreign Ministry issued a clarification for RA citizens traveling to Schengen zone countries
The RA Foreign Ministry issued a clarification for RA citizens traveling to Schengen zone countries. Citizens are prohibited from entering certain countries because, when obtaining a visa, the purpose of traveling to the given country is presented exclusively in the application form.
ArkaAm
PM, President attend annual meeting of Armenian Ambassadors
Nikol Pashinyan and President Vahagn Khachaturyan chaired the annual meeting of the heads of Armenia’s diplomatic missions abroad. The Prime Minister emphasized the key role and importance of diplomatic representations.
Arm Radio
Yerevan to install 50 new bus shelters equipped with payment terminals by year-end
Yerevan is set to install 50 new bus shelters equipped with payment terminals by the end of the year. Deputy Mayor Suren Grigoryan announced that the work on implementing a unified payment system for public transportation is expected to be completed by September 15. The city plans to launch this system on January 1, 2025.
ArkaAm
As a result of the provision of the bus line, Moskovyan and Ishakyan streets will become one-way streets
Works are being carried out at the intersection of Abovyan-Isahakyan streets regarding the change of traffic organization. It is planned to finish everything in the month of September. Moskovyan Street will be one-way, the traffic from Mashtots Avenue to Khanjyan.
ArkaAm
💵 Economy
Armenia’s economy to grow at 5% annually through 2027, S&P predicts
Armenia’s economy is projected to grow at an annual rate of approximately 5% through 2027. The growth rate surpasses that of the pre-pandemic decade, according to S&P Global Ratings. The report noted that the influx of Russian labor and capital, which had initially boosted Armenia’s growth, has slowed over the past two years.
ArkaAm, Armenia’s foreign trade turnover soars by 95% in January-July 2024, Armenia’s consumer prices decrease by 0.3% in January-July 2024, Armenia’s economic activity grows by 9.6% in January-July 2024, EDB revises Armenia’s Q1 2024 GDP growth, Economic activity in Armenia has increased by 9.6% on an annual basis in 7 months, EDB noted that Armenia’s GDP was revised significantly in the first half of the year
S&P reaffirms Armenia’s sovereign credit ratings with stable outlook
S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Armenia’s long-term and short-term sovereign credit ratings at "BB-/B" The agency also maintained its "stable" outlook for the country. The stable outlook reflects a balance between Armenia’s strong economic growth prospects and moderate levels of public debt.
ArkaAm, Armenia’s BB-/B ratings affirmed, outlook stable – Standard & Poor’s
Armenia’s electricity production increases by 1.1% in January-July 2024
Electricity production in Armenia grew by 1.1% in January-July 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The total electricity output for the first seven months of 2024 reached 4,991.7 million kWh. In July 2024, electricity production saw a 4.7% year-on-year increase and a 5.5% rise compared to June 2024.
ArkaAm, Armenia’s economic activity grows by 9.6% in January-July 2024, Economic activity in Armenia has increased by 9.6% on an annual basis in 7 months
⚽ Sport
Nations League: Armenia head coach calls up 26 players to national team
Armenia head coach Oleksandr Petrakov called up 26 players to the national ahead of the Nations League matches against Latvia and North Macedonia. The team will face Latvia on September 7 in Yerevan, and then leave for Skopje to play against North Macedonia on September 10.
Arm Radio
Date: 08/25/2024
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🏛️ Politics & Government
Yerevan must immediately withdraw its signature from the statement of November 9, 2020
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently made a loud statement in Baku, noting that Armenia is sabotaging the process of unblocking communications between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Yerevan and Baku publicly confirmed that they had reached an agreement to exclude the clause on unblocking from the text of the peace treaty.
CivilNet
New film highlights Australia’s efforts to rescue survivors of Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides
A new film titled “Golden Chain of Mercy” sheds light on Australia’s efforts to rescue survivors of Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek genocides committed by the Ottoman Empire and later by Kemalist Turkey. The film reveals a gripping story of survival and compassion that transcends borders.
Arm Radio
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