Date: 09/10/2024
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🏛️ Politics & Government
Armenia’s ruling party expels 3 more opposition members from Yerevan city hall
Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party ousts three opposition members from Yerevan city council. The 65-member council voted 33-0 to remove Grigor Yeritsyan and 33-4, with one abstention, to eject Anush Ginosyan and Anush Khudaverdyan. Under Armenian law, elected representatives can be removed if they fail to appear at a majority of votes.
CivilNet
The Yerevan Council of Elders deprived opposition members, including Grigor Yeritsyan, of their mandates
The Yerevan Council of Elders today deprived Grigor Yeritsyan of his mandate due to his absence from meetings of the Council and the Legal Affairs Committee. Former members of the "Public Voice faction, Anush Ginosyan and Anuysh Khudaverdyan, were also deprived of their mandates.
CivilNet
Long-lasting peace in the South Caucasusnot only possible but also realistic, Armenian PM says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan: ‘Durable peace in the South Caucasus is not only possible but also realistic’ He said negotiations on a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan have been agreed upon. The next important topic is of course the “Crossroads of Peace of Peace” project, he said.
Arm Radio
The National Assembly ratified the cooperation agreement with Eurojust
The National Assembly ratified the RA-EU agreement on cooperation between competent authorities in the field of legal cooperation in criminal proceedings of Armenia and the European Union Agency for Cooperation in the Field of Criminal Justice (Eurojust) Armenia is the 14th non-EU country to sign a cooperation agreement with Eurojust.
CivilNet, Armenia is the 14th non-EU country to sign an agreement with Eurojust. Yehoyan
In the agreed part of the peace treaty, there is a provision to establish diplomatic relations. Pashinyan
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan considers lasting peace in the South Caucasus to be realistic. 13 of the 16 articles of the draft peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan have been fully agreed, he said. The agreed part of the peace treaty includes a provision on establishing diplomatic relations. According to him, the unblocking of regional communication channels should take place.
CivilNet, Pashinyan:Armenia proposes signing agreed sections of peace treaty with Azerbaijan
The head of the Artsakh parliament responded to Alen Simonyan’s statement
Acting Speaker of the Artsakh National Assembly, Gagik Baghunts, responded to the statement of the head of the Armenian Parliament, Alen Simonyan, about dissolving the format of the inter-parliamentary commission. He said there are recorded appropriate mechanisms for this, and relations continue with parliamentarians of France, Cyprus, Greece, Belgium and other countries.
CivilNet
Armenia is discussing the possibility of starting the process of becoming a member of the EU. Pashinyan
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia is expanding its agenda with the European Union. Discussions are underway in Armenia regarding the possibility of starting the process of becoming a member of the EU. Margaritis Schinas expressed hope for effective cooperation on the visa liberalization dialogue.
CivilNet, Pashinyan announced the start of negotiations with the EU on the liberalization of the visa regime, EU hails visa talks with Armenia as “historic”
Armenia to impose fines of 50,000-500,000 drams for disclosure of information constituting a state secret
Armenian parliament approves in first reading a bill proposed by the National Security Service. The bill provides for administrative punishment for improper storage or disclosure of information constituting a state secret. In case of violation, a fine of 50,000 to 500,000 drams is envisaged.
ArkaAm
Yerevan Council of Elders approves general plan of the capital
Yerevan Council of Elders approved the new general (master) plan of the Armenian capital at a meeting on Tuesday. Thirty-two members of the Council voted in favour of the general plan, 13 voted against it.
ArkaAm
France supports early conclusion of Armenian-Azerbaijani peace treaty – Foreign Ministry representative
France fully supports the early conclusion of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Deputy Secretary General of the French Foreign Ministry David Bertolotti said. ‘We are active both bilaterally and at the European level, support is given to various projects in Armenia,’ he said.
ArkaAm
Pashinyan highlights importance of Crossroads of Peace project for rail connectivity with Iran, Russia, Turkey
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stressed the strategic significance of the Crossroads of Peace project. He also emphasized the importance of relations with Iran for Armenia’s economic and geopolitical landscape. The project aims to enhance regional connectivity, highlighting open borders and fostering economic, political, and cultural ties.
ArkaAm
Modernization of Meghri border checkpoint discussed at Armenia’s State Revenue Committee
The €18.5 million project will feature a two-story administrative building of 4,000 square meters with solar panels on the roof. The new infrastructure will support five lanes in each direction, facilitating the smoother flow of traffic at Armenia’s southern border. The project is funded through a government loan program with the EBRD.
ArkaAm
Constitutional Court to examine Regulation on the activity of Armenian and Azerbaijani border commissions on September 24
The Constitutional Court of Armenia will examine the Regulation on joint activity of the Armenian and Azerbaijani border commissions on September 24. The Regulation implies organization of border demarcation works and adoption of relevant documents, preparation of the state border crossing protocol-description.
Arm Radio
Top US Democrat expresses concern with Azerbaijan hosting COP29 climate conference
Sen. Ben Cardin, chair of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed concern on Monday with Azerbaijan hosting the COP29 climate conference in November. Cardin said Azerbaijan has the potential to be an important member of the international community and partner to the United States.
Arm Radio
Azerbaijan’s stance aimed at creating new architecture of conflict, Armenia’s Deputy Parliament Speaker says
Armenia’s special envoy for negotiations with Turkey Ruben Rubinyan said during a panel discussion on “Geopolitics of Connectivity: From Competition to Collaboration” held within the framework of the Yerevan Dialogue International Forum. He said Azerbaijan’s position is aimed at creating a new architecture of conflict at a time when there is truly a historic opportunity to create an architecture of peace.
Arm Radio
Budapest could be a venue for signing of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty, Hungarian FM says
Hungary’s Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó believes Hungary could be instrumental in bringing peace to the South Caucasus region. “We are in a position that we can talk to both parties of this conflict,” he said. The Foreign Minister also reminded that Hungary contributed to the release and return of five Armenian prisoners of war from Azerbaijan in 2021.
Arm Radio
Armenia needs political competition based on policies, not personalities
The loss of Artsakh in 2020-2023, has shaken Armenians’ national identity, which is undergoing major shifts. Karena Avedissian and Tigran Grigoryan started Democracy Watch in April to examine troubling trends in Armenia’s democratic institution building in a systematic way. They say the ruling party and main opposition factions are using polarizing rhetoric to delegitimize opponents.
CivilNet
Armenian residents may be exempted from fines levied by cadastral committee
Armenian National Assembly approves draft law not to fine citizens due to mistakes made by Cadastral Committee. Citizens will be exempted from obligation to pay penalties and fines that have accumulated due to an error made by the cadastre itself. Citizens who have not paid property taxes during these years will still be fined.
ArkaAm
Armenian parliament approves controversial bill on illegally dismissed workers
The Armenian National Assembly today approved in the first reading a package of amendments to the Labour Code. The amendments restrict the rights of employees dismissed by the employer with violations of the law. If the court decides that an employee was dismissed with violations, the average salary for the entire period of forced idle time is recovered from the employer in favour of the employee.
ArkaAm
Armenian parliament approves first reading of bill expanding oversight on counterfeit medications
Armenian National Assembly passes first reading of bill aimed at granting regulatory powers to oversee the circulation of counterfeit or non-sellable medications. MP Lusine Badalyan says current oversight authorities lack the ability to inspect pharmacies within medical institutions for such medications.
ArkaAm
Central Bank of Armenia lowers refinancing rate to 7.50% in 11th consecutive cut
Central Bank of Armenia reduces its refinancing rate by 0.25 percentage points, setting it at 7.50% on September 10. This marks the 11th consecutive cut since June 2023, and the sixth reduction in 2024. The regulator lowered the deposit rate to 6.00%.
ArkaAm
Goris Mayor Arush Arushanyan will be imprisoned for 1 year and 8 months
The court partially satisfied the petition of the Probation Service regarding the replacement of the chosen punishment for the mayor of Goris Arush Arushanyan with imprisonment. The decision of the court can be appealed.
ArkaAm
💵 Economy
Armenian economic growth reaches 6.4% in Q2, exceeding potential, says Central Bank Governor
Armenia’s economy grew by 6.4% by the end of the second quarter, surpassing its potential. Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan says short-term factors continue to influence economic growth. The 2024 state budget projects economic growth of 7%. The Central Bank forecasts a 2024 growth range of 6.1-6.8%.
ArkaAm
🧪 Science & Technology
Armenia to host International CMC Conference, Constantinus Award Ceremony
Ucom will be a technological partner for the prominent International CMC Conference, set to take place in Armenia from October 7-11.
PanArmenian
⚽ Sport
National League: Armenia to face North Macedonia in Group L
Armenia will face North Macedonia in a Nations League match today. The match will be the 7th meeting between the teams at Toše Proeski Stadium in Skopje. The hosts won 3 times in the previous six matches, 2 matches ended in a draw, the Armenian team won once.
Arm Radio
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