Date: 10/15/2024
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🪖 Military
Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan ordered to "be ready for preventive measures"
Azerbaijan ordered troops to maintain combat capability at a constant high level, increase vigilance. Azerbaijani media accused EU observers of gathering intelligence and preparing provocations. The Russian peacekeeping mission stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh under the agreement has also withdrawn. Azerbaijan ignored key parts of the agreement, first putting the Lachin Corridor under blockade, then launching a military attack on the territory.
CivilNet
Armenian Investigative Committee submits cases against 600 servicemen to court
Armenian Investigative Committee has referred to court criminal cases with indictments against about 600 military servicemen. Head of the agency Argishti Kyaramyan said that in addition to this, the completion of the investigation was being considered with regard to another 100 people. The investigation into the causes of the war is ‘practically at the final stage’
ArkaAm
Armenian delegation participates in the meeting of the Association of the United States Army
Armenian delegation participates in Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. The delegation is led by the First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan.
ArmRadio
🏛️ Politics & Government
The Azerbaijani side does not consider the window of contacts to be closed, the head of the Inter-Parliamentary Union said
Speaker of the Parliament of Azerbaijan refused to meet with his Armenian counterpart the day before. Alen Simonyan reaffirmed readiness of the Armenian side to continue the dialogue. Inter-Parliamentary Union is an international organization that unites national parliaments around the world.
CivilNet, Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Turkish Parliament, Speakers of National Assemblies of Armenia and Turkey discuss peace process in South Caucasus and Crossroads of Peace’ project, Speakers of the National Assembly of Armenia and Turkey discussed the peace process in the South Caucasus and the "Crossroads of Peace"
Armenia aims to triple solar energy production by 2030 – parliament speaker
Armenia intends to triple solar energy production by 2030, ensuring at least 15% of the country’s energy balance from renewable sources. Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan: ‘Renewable energy is one of Armenia’s key priorities’ Science and technology play an important role in improving Armenia’s resource management.
ArkaAm
Armenia offered Azerbaijan to hold meetings in a bilateral format
Pashinyan suggested to Aliyev that the foreign ministers have a two-day meeting, agree on one or two articles of the Peace Treaty, and then the leaders of the countries sign the treaty before the COP-29 is held in Baku. Azerbaijan refused to participate in the Granada, July 15 and other meetings of the same year in 2023.
ArkaAm
The new meeting of the "3+3" format will be held on October 18 in Istanbul
Turkey will host the third meeting of the 3+3+ platform aimed at peace, stability and cooperation in the South Caucasus on October 18 in Istanbul. The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran and the Russian Federation will participate in it. Georgia will not participate in the meeting again this time, which justifies its move with its problems with Russia.
CivilNet, Armenian Foreign Minister to take part in the third meeting of the 3+3 platform in Turkey, Ararat Mirzoyan will take part in the third match in the "3+3" format in Istanbul, Armenian FM to participate in 3+3 meeting in Istanbul
We invite Azerbaijan to show political will. Alain Simonyan
Armenia and Azerbaijan are on the verge of reaching an agreement on establishing peace. Alen Simonyan said this in his speech at the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Armenia is ready to sign a peace treaty even today, he said.
CivilNet, Armenia and Azerbaijan on the verge of reaching an agreement on establishing peace – Armenian National Assembly speaker, Speakers of National Assemblies of Armenia and Turkey discuss peace process in South Caucasus and Crossroads of Peace’ project, Armenia and Azerbaijan on the cusp of an accord, Parliament Speaker says
Why Armenian Anti-Government Movements Fail: The Need for a Viable Opposition in Armenia
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan attempted to reinvigorate his Tavush for Homeland movement with a rally in Yerevan’s Republic Square. The rally attracted only around 2,000 people, a stark contrast to the first rally on May 9, which drew over 30,000 participants, making it the largest anti-government gathering since end of Second Karabakh War.
CivilNet
No defendant in criminal case against ANIF -Armenian Investigative Committee
Armenian National Interest Fund (ANIF) CJSC was established in 2019 with the aim of attracting foreign investment under Entrepreneur + State partnership. The criminal case was initiated in 2022 for alleged abuse of authority and embezzlement on a large scale.
ArkaAm
47 police officers in Armenia dismissed due to drug use
Minister of Internal Affairs Vahe Ghazaryan reported that 47 police officers were dismissed due to drug use. He said he was confident in the reliability of the ministry’s top leadership. One Patrol Service employee and one Rescue Service employee were fired directly for drug trafficking.
ArkaAm
Sanosyan participated in the World Congress of the International Road Federation in Turkey
Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of the Republic of Armenia Gnel Sanosyan was sent on a business trip to Turkey (Istanbul) on October 15-16. The minister participated in the World Congress of the International Road Federation. He emphasized that in the current geopolitical conditions, the creation of new, reliable and viable communication channels, as well as restarting and safe operation of previously functioning transport infrastructure.
ArkaAm
A change in the organization of traffic will be made on Sharimanyan Street
Parking of cars will be prohibited on the right side of the road from Heratsi Street to Abovyan Park. At the same time, appropriate marking and road signs will be placed in the specified road section.
ArkaAm
The Secretary of the RA Security Council spoke about RA-EU bilateral relations at the "Forum 2000" conference.
RA SC Secretary Armen Grigoryan took part in the "Forum 2000 conference in Prague. He emphasized the importance of the new RA-EU partnership agenda. The secretary also emphasized that bilateral relations are based on democracy.
ArkaAm, Armenia-EU relations have never been this strong, top security official says
💵 Economy
From November 1, it will be possible to pay in Yerevan buses only with 100 drams or QR code
From November 1, using public transport will be mandatory to have a 100-dram coin. Drivers will not take cash from passengers and will not return change. The goal is to prevent possible shadow traffic, thus not to distract drivers from their main work.
ArkaAm
🧪 Science & Technology
Greek SKY Express to start flights from Athens to Yerevan on November 6
SKY Express airline will start operating flights on the Athens-Yerevan-Athens route. The airline will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. It was founded in 2005 and operates a range of flights.
ArkaAm, Greek SKY Express will operate flights on the Athens-Yerevan-Athens route
China unveils two-phase plan for building international lunar research station
China has reached cooperation agreements with 17 countries and international organizations for the joint building of the international lunar research station. The ILRS project is set to follow a strategic approach encompassing overall planning, incremental implementation, and simultaneous construction and utilization across two distinct phases. The CNSA launched the ILRS cooperation initiative globally in 2017.
ArmRadio
🎭 Culture
Yerevan celebrates its 2,806th anniversary
The Armenian capital of Yerevan celebrated its 2,806th anniversary on Sunday. From midnight to 11 p.m., the city put on a show for locals and tourists alike. Dozens of wine producers had the opportunity to showcase their wines, offering tastings and information.
CivilNet
Armenian version of Aznavour’s book ‘Life through the eyes of Charles’ presented
The Armenian version of the book ‘Life through the eyes of Charles’ by the great Armenian Charles Aznavour is presented to Armenian readers. The book includes excerpts from hundreds of interviews and unique compositions accompanied by rare photos of the maestro.
ArkaAm
School in France named after Missak Manouchian
The central high school of the city of Châtenay-Malabry near Paris has been named after Missak and Meline Manouchian. This is the first school in France to bear the name of the Armenian hero of the Resistance Movement. The opening ceremony of the school was also attended by the member of the council of the Ile-de-France region.
ArmRadio
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