June 29, 2022, 10:15 Military

Armenian military denies Azerbaijani defense ministry’s statement on opening fire

The statement issued by the Ministry of Defense (MOD) of Azerbaijan that on the night of June 28-29 the units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire—from various caliber firearms—in the direction of the Azerbaijani positions located in the eastern part of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border does not correspond to reality.

June 29, 2022, 10:15

Armenian military denies Azerbaijani defense ministry’s statement on opening fire

STEPANAKERT, JUNE 29, ARTSAKHPRESS: ''The situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is relatively stable and is under the full control of the Armenian Armed Forces”, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Politics

November 30, 2023 17:57

Lavrov: Russia ready to contribute to normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations

Moscow is ready to contribute to the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced this at the meeting with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, in Skopje, reports the press service of the Russian foreign ministry.

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December 1, 2023 11:25

Norwegian Foreign Minister briefed on Crossroads of Peace project developed by Armenian government

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has met with Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide within the framework of the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council.

December 1, 2023 12:28

Ambassador of Armenia to India Vahagn Afyan presented Letters of Credence to President of India Droupadi Murmu

On November 28, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of India Vahagn Afyan presented the Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu, Armenia's Foreign Ministry reports.

November 30, 2023 17:03

Kremlin: Russia considers Armenia an ally

Armenia is a sovereign country that develops bilateral relations with those countries with which it deems it expedient. Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the Russian president, told reporters this, according to TASS.

November 30, 2023 13:50

No meeting planned between Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs during OSCE Ministerial Council

No meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers is planned within the framework of the 30th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in Skopje.

November 30, 2023 13:39

CIS presidents to hold informal meeting on 26 December

An informal meeting of the CIS presidents will take place on 26 December, CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev told the media on Thursday 30 November, BelTA has learned.

November 30, 2023 11:35

Armenia, Azerbaijan deputy PMs’ talk kicks off at border

The meeting between the Deputy Prime Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Mher Grigoryan and Shahin Mustafayev, within the framework of the activities of their state commissions on border delimitation, has started on the Ijevan (Armenia) and Kazakh (Azerbaijan) sections of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, news.am informs.

Economy

September 11, 2023 09:37

Russia discussing with Tehran, Baku possibility of supplying electricity via Azerbaijan to Armenia, then to Iran

Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov announced that the Kremlin is negotiating with Tehran and Baku on the possibility of exporting 300 MW of electricity through Azerbaijan to Armenia and then to Iran, using the existing infrastructure, News.am informs, citing Prime news agency.

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August 23, 2023 17:46

Russian Prime Minister due in Armenia for Eurasian Intergovernmental Council session

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Armenia on August 24-25 to participate in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council session, the Russian government announced Wednesday.

August 7, 2023 11:18

Cash problem arisen in Artsakh

Since Artsakh has been under blockade by Azerbaijan ever since December 12, 2022, and humanitarian cargo transportation to Artsakh has been completely stopped ever since June 15 of this year, a cash problem has arisen in Artsakh, Artsakh Republic Ministry of Finance and Economy informed.

July 20, 2023 22:56

Acquisition of hygiene items become a serious problem in Artsakh

Due to the complete blockade, the acquisition of hygiene items has also become a serious problem in Artsakh.

July 18, 2023 22:41

Artsakh Agriculture Minister: Scheduled power outages, lack of diesel fuel also cause problems in irrigation system

In the post-war period, the state made a lot of investments in Artsakh’s irrigation systems, which enabled to triple the irrigated areas, the goal of which was to solve the food security issue, Artsakh Republic Minister of Agriculture Georgi Hayriyan told Artsakhpress.

July 18, 2023 20:28

Impossible to import some agricultural products. Minister of Agriculture

Until June 15, there had been an opportunity to import certain agricultural products and seeds through the mediation of Russian peacekeepers, but then this process has become impossible until today.

July 18, 2023 20:41

Due to the lack of fuel, it is a problem to deliver local agricultural products to the residents. Georgi Hayriyan

The Ministry of Agriculture of the Artsakh Republic, is trying by all means to stand by the villagers in the production of daily bread and agricultural products, but this work is becoming more and more difficult.

Society

November 28, 2023 09:45

Stepantsminda-Larsi highway closed to traffic

The Stepantsminda-Larsi highway connecting Armenia and Russia via Georgia is closed to all vehicles as of Tuesday morning, the Armenian Interior Ministry's Rescue Service reported.

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November 23, 2023 13:33

Today: 'For You, Armenia' - The 26th Telethon of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund

"Today, November 23, at 10:00 p.m., the 26th Telethon of the 'Hayastan' All-Armenian Fund, titled 'For You, Armenia,' will be broadcast live on the Public Television Company.

November 17, 2023 21:41

Hayastan All Armenian Fund's Telethon 2023 to take place on November 23

The Hayastan All Armenian Fund's Telethon 2023, titled "For You, Armenia," is scheduled to be held on November 23. It will be aired on Public TV on the same day at 10:00 p.m., the Fund said on social media.

November 14, 2023 12:05

Lemkin Institute condemns Karabakh resident Vagif Khachatryan prison sentence by Azerbaijan

The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention issued a statement condemning the 15-year prison sentence handed down to Vagif Khachatryan on November 7 by Azerbaijan.

November 8, 2023 10:18

Earthquake hits Iran-Azerbaijan border, felt also in Armenia

The seismological network of Armenia on Wednesday recorded an earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.4, at the Azerbaijan-Iran border zone, at 9:18am local time, 21 kilometers southeast of Parsabad, Iran, and at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Military

November 29, 2023 16:25

Armenia-UK 6th strategic defense consultations held in London

The sixth Armenia-United Kingdom (UK) strategic defense consultations were held Tuesday in London.

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November 16, 2023 10:33

India to supply grenades to Armenia

India will supply 30mm and 40mm Grenades to Armenia, Indian Aerospace Defence News (IADN) informed on X.

November 8, 2023 14:28

Armenia buys Zen Anti-Drone System from India - EurAsian Times

Armenia has contracted to buy the India-developed Zen Anti-Drone System (ZADS), a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) designed to provide comprehensive security against drone attacks, EurAsian Times reported.

October 30, 2023 10:12

Armenian Defense Minister attends 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum opening ceremony

Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan, in the framework of his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, on October 30 attended the “10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum” opening ceremony and a plenary session.

October 17, 2023 11:28

Russian peacekeepers shut down 24 observation posts in Artsakh

Russian peacekeepers have shut down another observation post in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the Askeran district, TASS reported, citing the Russian defense ministry.

October 5, 2023 20:45

Russian peacekeepers close temporary checkpoints in Askeran, Martakert and Shushi

Russian peacekeepers have closed temporary checkpoints in Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian Ministry of Defense reports.

September 19, 2023 11:41

Azerbaijan violates ceasefire, uses mortar in Askeran region

On 19 September, at around 11:10am, the Azerbaijani armed forces violated the ceasefire in Askeran region of Artsakh Republic by using a mortar.