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www.dw.com
6 days ago
Europe news

Armenia detains scores of Azerbaijan land deal protesters DW 05/13/2024

Protests in Armenia over land concessions to Azerbaijan.
Opposition parties aiming for impeachment against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Land concessions are to secure peace deal after years of conflicts. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Armenia turns towards west in search of allies amid Azerbaijan tensions

Jermuk, a once popular tourist town in Armenia, faces fear and economic decline due to Azerbaijani forces' sudden advance and ongoing threats near the border. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on historic' return of villages

Armenia agrees to return villages to Azerbaijan after decades of conflict. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Armenia claims Azerbaijan completed' ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan completed ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, erasing traces of ethnic Armenians. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

Armenia PM Pashinyan proposes non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed a non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan as a stepping stone towards a comprehensive peace treaty.
The proposal includes a mutual arms control mechanism and signing the non-aggression pact if the peace treaty is delayed.
Previous peace talks have failed to produce a breakthrough, and tensions remain high between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. [ more ]
www.france24.com
4 months ago
France politics

Azerbaijan tells Paris not to intervene' over Frenchman's arrest as tensions run high

Azerbaijan warns France not to intervene in its internal affairs after arresting Frenchman on espionage charges.
Tensions between Azerbaijan and France have escalated due to accusations of supporting Armenia and fueling tensions in the South Caucasus. [ more ]
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euronews
2 months ago
Europe news

Escaping Russia's pull is Armenia's biggest challenge on its EU path

Russia replaced the EU as Armenia's key trading partner
Armenia seeks EU membership to move away from Russian influence [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Armenia joins International Criminal Court, Moscow decries 'unfriendly step'

Armenia has formally joined the International Criminal Court, a move that Russia has criticized as unfriendly.
Armenia is now obligated to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he sets foot on its territory. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Armenia formally joins international criminal court in snub to Russia

Armenia has officially joined the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has sparked backlash from Russia.
The ICC's jurisdiction now extends into what was considered Russia's backyard, signaling a growing divide between Moscow and Yerevan. [ more ]
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Wine Enthusiast
3 weeks ago
Wine

As Uncertainty Still Looms Over Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia's Wine Industry Hangs in the Balance

Uncertainty looms over Nagorno-Karabakh's future as Russian troops withdraw, impacting Armenia's wine industry. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
4 months ago
Wine

9 Grapes to Help You Understand Armenian Wine

Armenia is home to the world's first grapevines and the oldest-known winery, dating back 6,000 years.
Winemaking in Armenia declined under Soviet rule but has re-emerged in the last twenty years, with producers planting indigenous grape varieties. [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
Europe news

Russian campaigns against Putin from Armenia mountains

Yuri Alekseyev moved to remote Armenia to avoid potential imprisonment in Russia.
Alekseyev actively protests against Putin in Armenia. [ more ]
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
2 months ago
Europe news

Russia's invasion of Ukraine inadvertently sparks a Jewish renaissance - in Armenia - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Armenia sees influx of Jews due to Russia-Ukraine war
Mama Jan cafe serves as a meeting place for Armenia's new Jewish community [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to exchange POWs, take steps on normalising ties

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to exchange prisoners of war and work towards normalizing their relations.
Both countries have expressed their intention to reach a peace treaty based on respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. [ more ]
IndieWire
4 months ago
Independent films

An Oscar Nomination for International Feature Contender 'Amerikatsi' Would Change Armenia

Armenia's film 'Amerikatsi' has been shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film Oscar, potentially making history for the country.
The film 'Amerikatsi' is a hopeful fable set in Soviet Armenia in 1948, focusing on the repatriation of an Armenian-American. [ more ]
KALTBLUT Magazine
5 months ago
Music

Mixtape: Anahit Vardanyan - KALTBLUT Magazine

Anahit Vardanyan, a talented electronic artist from Yerevan, has released a mixtape that seamlessly fuses melodic house, techno, and electronica.
She draws inspiration from traditional Armenian music and blends it with techno, electronic, and ethnic sounds from around the world. [ more ]
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