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Amid the threat of renewed conscription, some Russian men of fighting age have purchased plane tickets and are ready to leave if a general mobilization is declared after the elections scheduled for September 18 to 20. Georgia, Armenia and Serbia are the most popular destinations.

Pakistan has made its first ambassadorial-level appointment to Armenia, marking another step in relations between the two countries after they … Read More The post Pakistan Appoints First-Ever Ambassador to Armenia appeared first on ProPakistani .

ISLAMABAD – Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan has assumed role as Pakistan’s first Ambassador to Armenia as he has presented his Letters of Credence to President Vahagn Khachaturyan at a ceremony held today at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan. President Khachaturyan warmly welcomed Ambassador Khan, congratulated him on his appointment, and conveyed his best wishes for […] The post Shafqat Ali Khan becomes Pakistan’s first ambassador to Armenia appeared first on Daily Pakistan English News .

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Shafqat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first ambassador to Armenia, presented his letters of credence to President Vahagn Khachaturyan at a formal ceremony at the presidential palace, it emerged on Saturday. President Khachaturyan warmly welcomed Ambassador Khan, congratulated him on his appointment, and conveyed his best wishes for a successful tenure and the effective discharge of his diplomatic responsibilities. The president expressed his readiness to support efforts to further develop relationship between the countries and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

C’è una sequenza di casi giudiziari che sta scuotendo l’Armenia e che si inserisce, più generalmente, in un ragionamento sui principi delle regole e sulle opportunità di applicarle. Il 1 settembre l’ex ministro delle Finanze, Gagik Khachatryan, è stato portato via da casa in barella, per essere interrogato, condotto in tribunale e posto in custodia […] L'articolo Una serie di casi giudiziari scuote l’Armenia ma l’Occidente guarda altrove: perché? proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed trade, investment and transport cooperation.

Armenia * The Armenian and Polish foreign ministries held political consultations as Polish State Secretary of Foreign Ministry Marcin Bosacki visited Armenia. The sides expressed readiness ‘to raise relations to a qualitatively new level’. Discussions were held about ‘the opportunities to expand trade and economic ties, promote mutual investment, and strengthen direct contacts between business communities’.

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Semyon Babayan, head of the human rights NGO Public Informant, asked the commission to examine “violations of the code of conduct” by Armenia’s prime minister.

Armenia sees a new wave of emigration and an influx of people relocating to the country amid rumours of possible mobilisation in Russia. Property rental and sale prices have risen by 20%.

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El día que conocí a Alejandra me llamó la atención que su familia fueran solo dos personas: su mamá y ella. Sin hermanos, sin abuelos, sin primos, sin tíos. Solo ellas dos, sus perritas y un millón de amigos.

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Regional * Direct flights from Grozny to Baku will resume on 27 October. The flights will be operated by Utair three times a week. Direct flights between Grozny and Baku were suspended following the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) crash in December 2024, which occurred when Russian anti-aircraft missiles mistakenly targeted the plane.

The parliamentary elections in Armenia have drawn to a close, yet the country’s political arena is only just heating up.

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According to an OECD study, 15-year-old Armenian school students rank last in the region in terms of their level of knowledge, particularly in mathematics, science and their ability to analyse what they read. Comment

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Regional * Yesterday, Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Elnur Mammadov received the acting US ambassadors to Armenia and Azerbaijan in Baku. The meeting, according to Azerbaijani pro-government media APA, aside from touching upon the ongoing peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, also included an exchanged views on the ‘ongoing activities’ toward the implementation of the Trump Route and the establishment of the TRIPP Development Company, which will oversee the construction of infrast

Uzbekistan is expanding cooperation with South Korea, Russia, Armenia and Hungary in customs canine services, including training and professional exchanges.

https://mirrorspectator.com/2026/09/08/armenian-court-files-confirm-turkeys-pipeline-for-deploying-jihadists-to-artsakh-libya/

Executive Summary: Russia’s 4,000-man military base at Gyumri, Armenia, is controversial both between the two countries and within them. On the one hand, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan now says the base is not “vital” to Armenia’s security, and Russian President Vladimir Putin responds that Russia “will leave as early as tomorrow if Armenia believes […] The post Future of Russia’s Military Base in Armenia Fraught appeared first on Jamestown .

Uzbekistan and Armenia discussed new areas of bilateral cooperation in industry, transport, agriculture, digital technologies, tourism and education.

Armenia * The Armenian and Latvian foreign ministries have signed a protocol between the two governments on the implementation of the agreement between Armenia and the EU on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation. Additionally, during Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s visit to Latvia, he and Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže agreed to ‘develop more targeted and results-oriented cooperation in energy, resilience to hybrid threats, digital transformation, advanced technolo

On 7th September, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Bražem and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, signed a protocol on the implementation of the EU-Armenia readmission agreement.

Del 21 al 27 de septiembre se realizará la primera edición de Pollo Week, una iniciativa que ofrecerá preparaciones de pollo frito por $20.000 en Bogotá, Medellín , Barranquilla, Cali, Bucaramanga, Pereira, Manizales, Armenia, Villavicencio e Ibagué. Siga leyendo: Estos son los mejores alimentos para mantenerse hidratado durante los días de calor La propuesta incluye hamburguesas de pollo, alitas, tacos, baos, tenders, presas con o sin salsa y sánduches , entre otras preparaciones. Los restaurantes y emprendimientos participantes, así como sus respectivos platos, estarán disponibles en la aplicación TULIO.

La etapa de recuperación tras el sismo del 10 de agosto reabrió el debate sobre los estándares de diseño, la calidad de las obras y los tiempos de ejecución de la infraestructura en Colombia. De acuerdo con la Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD), con corte al 3 de septiembre, la emergencia había dejado afectaciones en 91 puentes vehiculares, 13 puentes peatonales y 468 vías distribuidas en 16 departamentos. El desafío que enfrenta ahora el país no se limita a reparar las estructuras dañadas.

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On 7th September, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, is hosting her Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, who is visiting Latvia from 6th to 8th September.

Serdar Korucu said there has been no genuine reckoning with the 6–7 September Pogrom, stressing that impunity fuels similar attacks and that peace is also a demand of Greeks, Armenians, Jews and Assyrians.

Regional * Local officials in the Syunik province have denied reports by Armenian newspaper Aravot that Azerbaijan allegedly attempted to advance towards the area near the Hakari Bridge meant to connect Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia. Aravot had cited Suren Amaryan, the administrative head of Kornidzor settlement in the Tegh community, in its report, and later published a recorded interview with Amaryan as evidence supporting its claims. * The Abkhazian State Security Service has reported that i

Sahak Maşalyan, patriarch of the Armenian Orthodox Church in Türkiye, accompanied the Christian congregation to a religious service in the eastern province of Van on Sunday. Maşaly...

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Siranush Sahakyan, who represents Armenian prisoners at the ECHR, discusses their trials in Azerbaijan and conditions in detention.

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Regional * Armenian Security Council Secretary Alen Simonyan has not ruled out travelling to Azerbaijan. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, he said the possibility of a visit had been raised during a meeting in Dilijan between his predecessor, Armen Grigoryan, and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s aide Hikmet Hajiyev earlier this year. Armenia * Judge Vahagn Melikyan, the third judge to be assigned to the criminal case involving Catholicos Karekin II and six other bishops, has de

Uzbekistan’s Deposit Guarantee Agency studied Armenia’s deposit guarantee system, investment practices and risk management during a working visit to Yerevan.

https://massispost.com/2026/09/pashinyan-says-armenia-would-not-oppose-russian-base-withdrawal-keeps-russian-nuclear-plant-option-open/

Un estudio realizado por Unicef reveló este jueves 3 de septiembre que cerca de 20 millones de niños y niñas de entre 12 y 17 años sufrieron al menos una forma de explotación y abuso sexual facilitados por la tecnología en un año en 21 países. Le puede interesar: Investigan si cuerpo hallado en México corresponde al de una colombiana reportada como desaparecida El informe, denominado “Through Children’s Eyes: How Digital Technologies Enable Child Sexual Abuse” presenta testimonios de niños y niñas junto a un conjunto de datos de encuestas, con el objetivo de advertir sobre una tendencia generalizada de abuso y explotación sexual infantil facilitados por la tecnología. El informe estima que más de 15 millones de niños y niñas estuvieron expuestos a contenidos sexuales no deseados , 9 millones recibieron solicitudes para mantener conversaciones sexuales o compartir imágenes sexuales en contra de su voluntad, y 4 millones fueron víctimas de la difusión de imágenes sexuales suyas sin su consentimiento.

During his regular weekly briefing, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also commented on the issues he discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin at their recent meeting in Bishkek

Armenia no longer considers Russia’s military presence in the country vital to its security and would not oppose Moscow withdrawing its 102nd Military Base, Prime Minister Nikol Pa...

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia would not object if Russia decided to withdraw its military base from the country.

Bangladeş, Türkiye, Suudi Arabistan ve Pakistan arasında imzalanan Mekke Ortak Savunma Anlaşması'na katılmayı değerlendiriyor. Reuters'a göre Dakka yönetimine ittifaka katılma daveti Suudi Arabistan tarafından iletildi.

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Regional * During the upcoming Russian parliamentary elections, scheduled for 20 September, 35 polling stations will open in Abkhazia and 11 in South Ossetia. * Yesterday, President Ilham Aliyev spoke at the fourth International Mine Action Conference, emphasising that more than 13% of Azerbaijan’s territory ‘is affected by mines and unexploded ordnance’, according to ‘preliminary estimates’. ‘In total, more than 3,500 of our citizens have been affected by mines since the beginning of Armenia

Companies in Central Asia and the Caucasus are achieving artificial intelligence implementation results at twice the global average, according to a KPMG technology report cited by Euronews.

Companies in Central Asia and the Caucasus are achieving twice the global average in AI implementation results, according to a 2026 KPMG technology report cited by Euronews.

A special event dedicated to Armenian culture, music and art and its connections to Cyprus is coming up later this month as the Armenian embassy organises the Armenian Cultural Gala. The Strovolos Municipal Theatre in Nicosia hosts the event on September 24, where unique performances that highlight many facets of Armenian culture will be presented […]

According to Grant Mikaelyan, the Armenian PM tells domestic audiences that a referendum should be held, while suggesting in statements addressed to Russia that it should not take place

Postobón anunció un programa de apoyo por $30.000 millones para contribuir a la reconstrucción de las zonas del occidente colombiano afectadas por el terremoto del pasado 10 de agosto. Se trata de la iniciativa, denominada Unidos Somos Más Fuertes, está dirigida a diferentes grupos de interés de la compañía que sufrieron afectaciones por el terremoto. El programa contempla recursos para la recuperación de negocios, mejoramiento de viviendas, reconstrucción de infraestructura, atención humanitaria y fortalecimiento de instituciones educativas.

The leaders openly disagreed over Armenia’s plans for closer ties with the EU and the country’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.

Regional * Georgian citizen Giorgi Uznadze has been handed over to Tbilisi-controlled territory after serving a six-month prison sentence in South Ossetia. Uznadze was originally detained on 17 March for crossing into South Ossetia while intoxicated. * Yesterday, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev would have protected the rights of the Armenian population in Nagorno-

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, where discussions included Armenia's EU accession aspirations and the potential impact on bilateral ties.

Armenia insisted on protection from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) for "certain sections of the border," but no documents on the delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border have yet been signed, Vladimir Putin said

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek. It was their first in-person meeting since Armenia’s parliamentary elections in June.

Nikol Pashinyan noted that Armenia had analyzed the legal framework and had found no violations of Armenia’s obligations to Russia and the EAEU

This is their first meeting since Pashinyan's party won Armenia's parliamentary elections, a victory Putin has yet to congratulate him on.

Vladimir Putin met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. This was their first personal meeting following the parliamentary elections held in Armenia in June.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke about the UN’s role in resolving the conflict with Armenia at the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek.

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Regional * Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, along with their respective delegations, met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on Monday, in their first meeting since Armenia’s June parliamentary elections. The two sides discussed progress in the normalisation process and ‘exchanged views on opportunities for further expanding mutually beneficial economic, trade, and energy cooperation’. They also discus

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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took a bike ride around Bishkek and posted the footage on his social media account.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan posted a photo of himself riding a bicycle in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on his social media accounts.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, discussing trade cooperation and calling for diplomatic resolution of the West Asia conflict. Modi also held a separate meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to explore expanded cooperation in defence, IT, and other sectors.

The Armenian prime minister now has different views on the possible future configurations for his country, but cooperation with Moscow brings great benefits to the Armenians, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Monday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, seeking to bu...

Bishkek, Aug 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday that India wants to "expand and diversify" the trade basket with Iran in the "times to come" and called for resolution of the West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Modi held talks with Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in this capital city of Kyrgyzstan. "Met President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek.

Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is in Kyrgyzstan for a two-day working visit, during which he will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss Yerevan’s desire to join the EU and its cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union. * The case against Catholicos Karekin II and six clergymen will be transferred from the Armavir Court of First Instance to the Yerevan Court of First Instance si

A Russian-born businessman is leading an investment fund that is financing a planned transport corridor through Armenia known as the 'Trump Route'.

'Derogatory' fliers directed at the Armenian community were scattered around a Glendale elementary school, police are investigating the matter as a potential hate incident.

A Russian-born businessman heads the investment fund financing the so-called "Trump Route," a planned corridor through Armenia linking Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan. Who is Konstantin Sokolov, and what role does he play?

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called provocative the words of Armenia's Security Council Secretary Armen Simonian that the country is ready to accept Russians fleeing mobilization.

A colorful cultural procession took place in Old Dhaka as part of the 'Dhaka in Heart 416' festival and Dhaka Day 2026 celebrations, featuring replicas of historical landmarks like Lalbagh Fort and Ahsan Manjil, with hundreds of participants dressed as historical figures and traditional characters.

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https://massispost.com/2026/08/judge-orders-case-involving-catholicos-garegin-ii-and-six-bishops-transferred-to-yerevan-court/

OONI network measurement detected 29 confirmed censorship events in Armenia over the past 7 days, indicating state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference affecting 0.1% of web connectivity tests.

https://massispost.com/2026/08/fip-kremlin-linked-network-ran-covert-campaign-to-support-samvel-karapetyan-and-strong-armenia/

Lo que comenzó como un viaje en familia para celebrar un cumpleaños en las playas de Florida terminó en una pesadilla para Sofía Pineda, sus padres y su novio, Nicholas Kim, quienes estaban a punto de abordar un vuelo en el aeropuerto de Atlanta cuando agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) los detuvieron. Los Pineda son originarios de Armenia, Colombia, y ahora enfrentan un proceso de deportación. Sin embargo, buscan obtener la libertad bajo fianza para continuar con su defensa de la solicitud de asilo mientras permanecen en libertad.

MOSCOW, Aug 28 - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday Russia was greatly concerned about the arrests of opposition figures in Armenia, and reiterated that Yerevan would not be able to remain in a Moscow-led economic grouping as it seeks EU membership.

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Fotbalisté Sparty i Plzně se v hlavní fázi Evropské ligy utkají s Lilleströmem a Bournemouthem. Pražané narazí také na další anglický tým, vítěze Konferenční ligy Crystal Palace, Olympiakos Pireus, Rennes, Salcburk, Ararat-Armenia a zopakují si březnový souboj s Alkmaarem. Viktorii čeká Ferencváros Budapešť, nastoupí i proti Unionu Saint-Gilloise s českým hráčem Ondřejem Kričfalušim, Benfice Lisabon, San Sebastianu, Bialystoku a Levski Sofia.

Regional * Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia will require additional electricity sources and that Azerbaijan could be one of its providers. He argued that investments in AI would increase demand for electricity. * Pashinyan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze held a telephone conversation and discussed their countries’ ties and cooperation.

Armenia and Kazakhstan are diversifying their foreign relations away from Russia's traditional dominance in security, economics, and politics, with Armenia moving closer to the EU and the West, and Kazakhstan strengthening ties with China, Europe, and the United States, according to an analysis published by TVP World.

OONI network measurement detected 29 confirmed censorship events in Armenia over the past 7 days, representing 0.1% of 34,142 web connectivity tests. The blocking patterns are consistent with state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.

Universitatea Craiova a fost învinsă dramatic de Ararat-Armenia cu scorul de 1-0 (0-0), joi seara, pe Stadionul Republican „Vazghen Sargsian” din Erevan, în manşa secundă a play-off-ului Europa League la fotbal, astfel că va juca în Conference League.

University of Craiova was dramatically eliminated from the Europa League after losing 0-1 in the return match against Ararat-Armenia in Yerevan. The only goal of the match came in the 90+8 minute in an incredible sequence: Laurențiu Popescu saved a penalty twice, executed by Sandro Lima, according to Mediafax. After 1-1 in the first leg match in Craiova, the return [...] © G4Media.ro

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Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court arrested former president of the country Robert Kocharyan for two months, reports the publication "Armenpress."

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OONI network measurement detected 29 confirmed censorship events in the past 7 days, representing 0.1% of 34,872 web connectivity tests, indicating state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.

The ministry noted that the issue of the concession’s transfer to anyone else has not been raised previously, but it is likely that demands are being made on the Armenian leadership to remove the ‘Russian factor’ in the transport sector

Arins Group, owned by Armenian businessman Karen Safaryan, is buying Georgia's Terabank and the Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi.

North Cyprus has announced a USD40 e-visa system for Nigerians, Armenians and Syrians, with applications expected to be processed within 30 days.

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In 2026, arrivals from the Gulf countries fell by 31.4%, while hotel overnight stays declined by 8.3% and hotel revenues by 3.8%

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Mr Üstel noted, "Citizens of Syria, Nigeria, and Armenia will be included in the e-visa system." The post Northern Cyprus to introduce e-visa for Nigerians, others appeared first on Peoples Gazette Nigeria .

Regional * On 25 August, Armenian and Azerbaijani officials met in Lachin to discuss electricity trade and the connection of the two countries’ power infrastructure at the state border. * Arins Group, owned by Armenian businessperson Karen Safaryan, is buying Georgia’s Terabank and the Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi. The deal, for an undisclosed amount, will result in Dubai Group, a major investor from the United Arab Emirates, leaving Georgia.

Rosja przygotowuje się do kolejnej fali mobilizacji po wrześniowych wyborach – wynika z ustaleń The Moscow Times. W odpowiedzi na te doniesienia Armenia deklaruje utrzymanie otwartych granic dla Rosjan unikających służby wojskowej.

Armenia mempertimbangkan keluar dari CSTO, menegaskan ketidakpuasan terhadap jaminan keamanan Rusia. Hubungan dengan Barat semakin diperkuat.

Russia is using the economy as a tool to discourage Armenia from moving closer to the EU, we will be reporting from producers. In this program, we will also go to Budapest where waiting lists are growing to discover the splendors of the fallen government.

Network measurement organization OONI detected 28 confirmed censorship events in Armenia over the past week, representing 0.1% of 36,192 web connectivity tests, with blocking likely caused by state-directed DNS, HTTP, or TCP interference.

Alen Simonyan, secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, told TV Rain, the independent Russian broadcaster, that Armenia will not block Russians from entering the country if Moscow announces a new mobilization.

Armenian authorities will not obstruct Russians who attempt to leave for Armenia in the event of a new mobilization in Russia. This was stated by Armenian Security Council Secretary Alen Simonyan to Dozhd.

Armenia is moving a little closer to the European Union. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Monday, August 24 that his country could soon submit its application for membership of the 27. A prospect welcomed by Brussels, which indicated on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 that it would examine it "with interest".

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee says former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and his eldest son have been detained after law enforcement officers raided businesses linked to the family.

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The Bucharest International Poetry Festival (FIPB) is set to bring together poets and artists from around the world between September 14 and 20. Organized by the Bucharest City Hall through the National Museum of Romanian Literature, this year’s festival proposes the theme “Slow Gun Poetry/Long-Range Poetry,” inspired by poet Cezar Ivănescu’s reflection on the power of a simple sign on a sheet of paper.  According to the organizers, the theme starts from the idea that from a word, ideas, consciences and even revolutions can be born, and that the true strength of the world does not lie in force, but in meaning. “Poetry is not a form of escape from reality, but one of the most powerful ways of understanding it.

Fostul preşedinte rus Dmitri Medvedev, în prezent vicepreşedinte al Consiliului de Securitate, a afirmat luni că Armenia nu va adera niciodată la Uniunea Europeană (UE), dar că relaţiile sale cu Rusia vor fi afectate mulţi ani de acum încolo, informează EFE.

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee accuses Robert Kocharyan of removing a number of valuable real estate properties from state ownership and acquiring them at below-market prices

The prosecution authority in Armenia has arrested and charged former president Robert Kocharyan in a number of corruption-related cases. The charges allege that Kocharyan used his position as president to acquire valuable properties at far below market price. It is unclear how he responds to the charges.

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# Federal Court Overturns Trump Administration Visa Suspension The Federal Court of the Southern District of New York has overturned the suspension of immigration visa issuance to citizens of 75 countries, including Russia, implemented by the Trump administration. Judge Janette Vargas called this policy "manifestly unlawful" and ruled that Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority. The ruling applies to all affected applicants, not just those involved in the lawsuit.

# Translation Ozon removed addresses of 56 Russian logistics facilities from an open directory for sellers, reports VotSo publication. The facility cards retained warehouse names, operating hours, details, and contacts, but actual and legal addresses disappeared. The company also deleted links to coordinates on Yandex Maps and directions.

# Translation Yerevan does not plan to resume work in the CSTO in the next five years, stated Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, speaking in the Armenian parliament, where on August 24 the government's program for 2026–2031 is being discussed. A live broadcast is being conducted on the National Assembly's YouTube channel. "I can say with confidence: we will not intensify our work in the CSTO.

Moscow started speaking with Yerevan in the language of harsh sanctions, cutting off oxygen to Armenian exports on the eve of parliamentary elections in Armenia held in early June. After the elections, the Kremlin did not calm down and now demands in an ultimatum form that Armenians decide: are they with the EAEU or with the European Union, while Nikol Pashinyan in response openly declares the paralysis of Eurasian structures. The "post-election normalization" expected by some observers did not occur, and now the "divorce" of the two countries is entering a final and irreversible stage.

# Translation Armenia's government work program for 2026–2031 includes points on the reform of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) and the need to remove the current head of the church, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. Excerpts from the document are cited by the state news agency Armenpress. "In order to ensure spiritual security, prevent attempts by external forces to turn the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church into a base for hybrid warfare, and reform the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, efforts will be undertaken to implement the following program: 1) The removal (resignation) of the de facto head of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church will be ensured and elections for the Catholicos will be held in accordance with the established procedure.

Law enforcement officers early in the morning of August 25 detained and brought former president of the country Robert Kocharyan to the Anti-Corruption Committee and conducted searches at his home, as well as at his son Levon Kocharyan's — a deputy from the opposition bloc "Armenia". Investigative actions are taking place at several dozen other addresses. The agency promised to disclose additional information if necessary.

Armenia could soon kick off preparations for the EU accession bid, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told lawmakers on Monday, despite warnings from Moscow not to pursue deeper Europe...

Law enforcement officers in Armenia detained and brought former president of the republic Robert Kocharyan to the Anti-Corruption Committee on the morning of August 25.

Russian Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reacted to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's remarks that Yerevan would welcome being expelled from the CSTO, highlighting escalating tensions between Armenia and Russia over regional alignment.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Armenia might leave the CSTO if it no longer needs the Russian-led military alliance, highlighting growing tensions in the regional security arrangement.

A 21-year-old transgender man from Chechnya was found dead in Batumi, Georgia, with his brother suspecting murder. Local media report that an expert said determining the cause of death may be difficult due to advanced decomposition of the body.

Armenia's Cabinet approves 2026–2031 programme: Pashinyan explains what to expect over the next five years and outlines the government's foreign policy priorities

Political analyst Alexander Iskandaryan on what to expect from Armenia's ninth National Assembly and the tactics chosen by the government and opposition amid the country's pressing challenges

Experts from the Armenian Council think tank explain why Russia is urging Armenia to hold a referendum as soon as possible on EU membership or remaining in the Russian-led EAEU

La Corte Suprema de Justicia abrió una investigación formal a la senadora del Pacto Histórico, Isabel Cristina Zuleta, para esclarecer su participación en una situación ocurrida en la cárcel La Picota de Bogotá. La decisión fue informada por ese órgano durante la mañana de este viernes, a través de un comunicado en sus redes socailes. “La Sala de Instrucción de la Corte Suprema de Justicia abrió investigación formal y citó a indagatoria a la senadora Isabel Cristina Zuleta López por el presunto delito de abuso de función pública”, señaló el ente.

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The Baku Initiative Group is identified as a government-linked NGO focused on anti-colonialist activities, especially those involving Armenia’s allies.

Human rights activists regularly report that men in Chechnya prevent their former wives from seeing their children after divorce.

Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Parliamentary Speaker Ruben Rubinyan have met with a US Congress delegation led by Representative Abraham Hamadeh. During the meeting, Pashinyan emphasised the importance of the consistent development of Armenia–US relations, noting that ties between the two countries have recently gained momentum. With Rubinyan, they discussed the importance of unblocking all transport routes in the South Caucasus, including the implementation of the Trump Route.

The new legislation is intended to help solve a legal contradiction and bring Armenian standards into line with the European Social Charter.

Regional * Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili and Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán congratulated Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on his reappointment. * Georgia has extradited a wanted person to Armenia. The person, identified only as K.H., is accused of obtaining and carrying an illegal object in a penitentiary institution, escaping from detention, and illegally crossing the state border.

The Arushanyans’ case reflects a broader legal dilemma facing Nagorno-Karabakh refugees: although ethnically Armenian, Armenia is not their home.

Deportes Tolima of Colombia will host Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in the first leg of their Copa Libertadores round-of-16 tie on August 18 in Ibagué, a match that was postponed by a week following an earthquake in Colombia.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, causing widespread devastation with at least 288 fatalities and over 4,000 injuries reported. The disaster has severely impacted regions such as Valle del Cauca and Chocó, leading to a humanitarian crisis.

The Interior Ministry says the number of applications received in 2025 was a "historic high in the entire history of the Republic of Armenia".

Russia, once the main destination for Armenian labour migrants, is losing its appeal. Many migrants are returning home, while others are seeking new opportunities in Europe

El terremoto del 10 de agosto llevó a Colpensiones a suspender la atención presencial en 20 puntos de atención ubicados en cuatro regionales. Cuatro días después, 15 oficinas continúan cerradas mientras se realizan revisiones técnicas y estructurales de las instalaciones. La medida se mantiene en ciudades de las regiones afectadas por el sismo, donde se han reportado afectaciones en edificaciones después del movimiento telúrico.

<p>It was already one of the most clownish (if sinister) moments in the Trump administration — the Department of Justice actually brought criminal charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn for sabotaging the president's big, beautiful reflecting pool. It then dropped them for legal reasons that amounted to: "We screwed up."</p><p>But now we learn that Donald Trump can't let it go. The Wall Street Journal reports that the White House is pressuring the DOJ to revisit the case.

Armenia has shared how long foreigners must live in the country before they can apply for permanent residence, with applicants required to meet a set residence rule.

They were born in exile, raised on stories of Abkhazia, and taught to hope for return. But what does home mean when you have never been there?

Pashinyan says he wants an ‘amicable’ solution with Russia over Armenia’s railways, rather than a unilateral break with Moscow

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Armenia * At a press briefing yesterday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to make personnel changes in the Military Police and the bodies directly responsible, following the latest non-combat death in the army. Although there have been no combat deaths in the army in the past year, Armenia Alliance MP Anna Grigoryan announced in parliament on Tuesday that there have already been eight non-combat deaths in the first seven months of 2026. According to the Military Prosecuto

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Universitatea Craiova advanced to the Europa League play-off round after a 3-2 aggregate victory over KuPS Kuopio and will face Ararat-Armenia in the next round.

At a briefing, the Armenian prime minister again addressed Armenia's choice between the Russian-led EAEU and the European Union. He also spoke about why removing Russia from the railway concession would be undesirable.

The agreement was reached at a meeting between Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan and Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut in Almaty

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La solidaridad de los colombianos no se ha hecho esperar tras el devastador terremoto que acumula más de 230 muertos. La aerolínea Avianca ha sido una de las empresas que se ha movilizado para prestar ayuda, solo durante los primeros dos días posteriores a la tragedia, movilizó más de 150 toneladas de ayuda humanitaria. La operación permitió transportar los recursos en cinco vuelos realizados desde Bogotá, San Salvador y Barranquilla hacia Cali y Armenia.

On August 10, Colombia experienced one of its most devastating earthquakes in history, registering a magnitude of 7.4. The disaster has resulted in over 200 fatalities, thousands injured, and many missing, prompting urgent rescue operations across affected cities.

En Medellín buscan facilitar que las ayudas de sus habitantes lleguen a las comunidades afectadas por el sismo de magnitud 7,4 que sacudió al país el pasado 10 de agosto. En medio de la emergencia , la Alcaldía de Medellín y DiDi anunciaron una alianza para apoyar el traslado de las donaciones hacia los puntos oficiales habilitados en la ciudad. Además, inDrive y Uber también se unieron con estrategias similares.

FIAT, JEEP Y RAM habilitaron algunos de sus concesionarios en Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Cali y Chía como puntos de recepción de donaciones destinadas a las comunidades afectadas por el terremoto ocurrido el lunes 10 de agosto. La iniciativa busca ampliar la capacidad de respuesta humanitaria ante las afectaciones reportadas en municipios de Chocó, Caldas, Risaralda y Valle del Cauca, con impactos en Pereira, Armenia, Manizales, Quibdó y el sur de Cali. Los puntos de recepción hacen parte de una estrategia articulada con el corredor humanitario de la Asociación de Bancos de Alimentos de Colombia (ABACO) , encargado de coordinar la recepción, consolidación y movilización de las ayudas hacia los territorios que requieren atención prioritaria.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed the results of Zelensky's recent visit to Armenia and priority areas for further bilateral cooperation during a phone call.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, discussing priority areas for cooperation.

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El día después del temblor más fuerte que ha sentido el país en la última década, miles de colombianos vivieron entre el dolor y la esperanza por el rescate de personas atrapadas bajo los escombros. Las autoridades nacionales avanzan en cuantificar con precisión las afectaciones y han sido los mandatarios locales quienes han entregado mayores reportes e informado a las comunidades. Mientras continúan las labores de rescate, el Gobierno decretó primero el desastre nacional y luego la emergencia económica para atender la tragedia.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a major foreign policy realignment, declaring that the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement marks a historic turning point and signaling Armenia's intent to normalize ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan while pursuing closer ties with the West, a move that has drawn strong warnings from Russia.

One year after the signing of a provisional peace deal in Washington, DC, American, Armenian, and Azerbaijani officials continue to exude optimism about the potential for stability and prosperity in the South Caucasus. But movement toward implementing the joint declaration has been halting. On August 8, the one-year anniversary of the declaration’s signing by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement reaffirming Washington’s commitment…

The airports of the cities of Armenia, Buenaventura, Cali, Quibdo, and Manizales have resumed receiving commercial flights

Las aerolíneas anunciaron nuevas medidas para los pasajeros que necesitan viajar hacia o desde Cali, Armenia y Pereira, luego del terremoto que generó afectaciones en diferentes zonas del país y alteraciones en la operación aérea. LATAM Colombia estableció topes tarifarios para evitar que el incremento de la demanda durante la emergencia eleve de manera considerable el precio de los tiquetes. La medida busca mantener tarifas asequibles para las personas que necesitan movilizarse.

El Banco de la República suspendió hasta nuevo aviso la atención al público en seis de sus sedes como consecuencia del terremoto registrado el lunes 10 de agosto en Colombia. Según explicó la entidad, e l objetivo es proteger la seguridad de sus empleados, visitantes y usuarios mientras se revisan las condiciones de las instalaciones afectadas por el movimiento telúrico. Las sedes donde se suspendió la atención son Quibdó, Buenaventura, Manizales, Pereira, Armenia y Cali.

Ayer, tras la crisis provocada por el terremoto de 7,4 grados de magnitud, cuyo epicentro se ubicó en San José del Palmar, Chocó, el presidente Abelardo de la Espriella decretó el estado de emergencia. Con corte a las 7:00 a.m. de este martes 11 de agosto, el sismo deja un saldo de 181 víctimas mortales.

Armenia trebuie să decidă până în decembrie dacă va organiza un referendum pentru a alege între aproprierea de Uniunea Europeană și apartenența la Uniunea Economică Eurasiatică (UEEA), a declarat pentru TASS viceministrul rus de Externe, Mihail Galuzin, potrivit The Moscow Times. În funcție de decizia Erevanului, vor fi luate „măsuri suplimentare”, adaugă acesta.

They will be for three months for all residents of Risaralda. After the announcement, the president departed for Armenia. The post Pereira: Abelardo announces relief in public services for Risaralda appeared first on La Silla Vacía.

Pereira, Cali, Quibdó, Manizales y Armenia son las principales ciudades que permanecen en alerta roja por la magnitud de los daños. Los medios colombianos hablan de más de 2.000 desaparecidos. El presidente Abelardo De la Espriella reportó que en todo el país más de 1.100 viviendas quedaron totalmente destruidas y otras 8.300 sufrieron daños.

The statement said all three countries reaffirmed their recognition of Armenia and Azerbaijan’s internationally recognised borders.

Although the peace treaty remains unsigned, Armenia and Azerbaijan have made significant strides towards a lasting end to the decades-long conflict.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin noted that the Armenian Constitution provided that Armenia’s government should initiate any referendum on joining a supranational international organization

Pereira, Cali, Quibdó, Manizales y Armenia son las principales ciudades que permanecen en alerta roja por la magnitud de los daños. Los medios colombianos hablan de más de 2.000 desaparecidos.

Relations between Türkiye and Armenia have long been constrained by historical legacies, unresolved conflicts and regional rivalries. Yet developments in the South Caucasus over th...

The dominant narratives about Armenia’s domestic politics that dominate in the West have very little to do with the actual situation on the ground.

Regional * On Sunday, Veronika Zonabend, the wife of the former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, who is imprisoned in Azerbaijan, stated that she has yet to receive a reply on whether she will be able to meet her husband in Baku. This came amidst reports that the Armenian Foreign Ministry had been tasked with organising a meeting between Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan and their spouses. Hours later, the ministry told RFE/RL that it had verbally passed a proposal to her a

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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, centered in Chocó and felt strongly across the country including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and other major cities, with at least 132 deaths reported. Experts from the Colombian Geological Service attributed the event to natural crustal stress release, noting that similar seismic activity is common in the region.

Armenia, Pereira, and Manizales are three of the cities most affected by the 7.4 earthquake that collapsed the Western part of the country this Monday

El Instituto Nacional de Vías (Invías) mantiene atención permanente en 13 puntos afectados de la red vial nacional que están bajo administración de la entidad, con trabajos concentrados en corredores de Quindío, Caldas, Valle del Cauca y Risaralda . Las afectaciones corresponden principalmente a deslizamientos traslacionales, caída de material vegetal y daños totales o parciales en las calzadas , ocasionados por el fuerte temblor de magnitud 7,4 ocurrido este lunes en Colombia . Mientras en algunos puntos ya se habilitó el paso, otros continúan bajo atención y monitoreo de las autoridades viales.

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Un potente seísmo de magnitud 7,4 se sintió en varias ciudades del centro y el oeste del país, entre las que se encuentran Cali, Manizales, Bogotá, Popayán, Armenia, Pereira, Quibdó y Medellín.

El Gobierno Nacional emitió una declaración de desastre de carácter nacional tras el terremoto de esta mañana. Este fue de magnitud 7,4 y deja, hasta ahora, centenares de damnificados por todo el país y al menos setenta muertos. Desde la Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (UNGRD), se adelanta una reunión del Comité Nacional para el Manejo de Desastres.

Bajo una mesa de la terminal aérea, resguardándose de la sacudida y con la cámara apuntando hacia su rostro, el creador de contenido José Gallego (@soy_gallego) captó los segundos de pánico desatados en el Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña de Pereira. El registro audiovisual publicado en la mañana de este lunes 10 de agosto capturó en tiempo real la fuerza y el pánico generado por el terremoto de magnitud 7.4 que sacudió a Colombia en diferentes zonas del país, especialmente en su epicentro, Chocó , y otros lugares como Manizales, Cali, Armenia y Pereira. Le puede interesar: Videos | Al menos 80 muertos en Risaralda, Valle, Chocó y Manizales: Colombia sufre uno de sus peores terremotos En la pieza digital, que ya es viral en redes sociales con casi 5 millones de reproducciones, Gallego —vestido con un buzo verde y gafas oscuras— aparece agachado junto a otro hombre de camisa blanca mientras la estructura del recinto retumba de forma violenta.