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Politics
Armenian government okays opening of Embassy in Israel
The Armenian government today gave a green light to the opening of an Embassy in Israel. The opening of the Embassy is expected to contribute to the deepening of bilateral ties, open up new perspectives for developing relations in a number of fields, expanding Armenia’s presence in the Middle Eastern region. The establishment of an embassy is also aimed at…
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Sport
Henrikh Mkhitaryan on 1-3 loss to Italy: Armenia missed the chances
Armenia didn’t take the chances and was punished, captain Henrikh Mkhitaryan said after his team’s 1-3 loss to Italy in Euro 2020 qualifier. “We were very aggressive, that’s why we scored the goal, but after that we somewhat retreated. We missed a goal, and there was a red card,” he told reporters after the match. “But in the second half…
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Society
Ombudsmen of Artsakh and Armenia visit the ANCA Western Region Office
The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Board of Directors met with the Human Rights Defenders of Armenia and Artsakh – Arman Tatoyan and Artak Beglaryan – who are visiting California to partake in the Armenian Bar Association’s 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting and Conference. In addition to the ombudsmen, the delegation also included the Permanent Representative of…
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Economics
EBRD launches new strategy for Armenia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has adopted a new strategy for Armenia under which it will over the next four years give priority to enhancing the competitiveness of the private sector, improving the business environment, developing local the capital markets and funding infrastructure development. Armenia’s economic growth has slowed down this year as a result of the broader…
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Economics
EU provides € 77.5 million in assistance to Armenia
On 16 January the Prime Minister’s Office of the Republic of Armenia and the EU Delegation to Armenia held a ceremony on the launch of eight EU – Armenia Financing Agreements, intended to assist development and reforms in Armenia. The new actions entail an EU contribution of € 77.5 million (44 billion AMD). The eight agreements will support progress in…
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Politics
Armenia’s membership in CSTO and EEU no obstacle for relations with NATO: James Appathurai
The fact of Armenia being a member of CSTO and EEU is no obstacle for the further development of relations with NATO, James Appathurai, NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Central Asia, told reporters in Yerevan. “We respect Armenia’s balanced foreign policy and the fact that Armenia is a member of CSTO and the Eurasian Economic…
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