International community expects Armenia's 'non-standard' approaches to Karabakh - opinion - Armenian
International community expects Armenia's 'non-standard' approaches to Karabakh - opinion - Armenian
In an interview with Tert.am, Suren Sargssan referred to the explicit remarks and hints, made repeatedly by official representatives of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries . "In his congratulator
02/07/2020 6:55 AM
OSCE Minsk Group urges to refrain from provocative statements and inflammatory rhetoric in Karabakh
OSCE Minsk Group urges to refrain from provocative statements and inflammatory rhetoric in Karabakh
The Co-Chairs emphasized the importance of promoting and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to peace and favorable to substantive negotiations. They assessed positively ...
01/07/2020 6:45 AM
US 'willing to take' military action to stop Iran's nuclear program - Armenian News - Tert.am
US 'willing to take' military action to stop Iran's nuclear program - Armenian News - Tert.am
Hook is said to be on a regional tour to discuss Iran with U.S. allies, with stops in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE and Israel. The main issue on his agenda is the US efforts to extend ...
01/07/2020 5:45 AM
Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs hold video conference - Armenian News - Tert.am
Armenian, Azerbaijani FMs hold video conference - Armenian News - Tert.am
The remotely held negotiations between the two countries' top diplomats have attracted also the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group and ...
30/06/2020 2:15 PM
Opposition parties blast government for 'usurping powers of Constitutional Court' - Armenian News -
Opposition parties blast government for 'usurping powers of Constitutional Court' - Armenian News -
Prosperous Armenia, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Dashnaksutyun (ARF-D) and the Homeland party blame the ruling authorities for cracking down on the judiciary "in an attempt to form a governa
30/06/2020 11:45 AM
Trump faces congressional calls for answers on Russian-offered bounties - Armenian News - Tert.am
Trump faces congressional calls for answers on Russian-offered bounties - Armenian News - Tert.am
The uproar includes a chorus of Republicans who are typically reticent to confront President Trump, who has sought to deflect blame and responsibility ...
30/06/2020 10:45 AM
IDC-CDI concerned over 'unprecedented expedite' passage of constitutional reforms in Armenia - Armen
IDC-CDI concerned over 'unprecedented expedite' passage of constitutional reforms in Armenia - Armen
"Such approach puts under serious question the legitimacy of these amendments and is considered a serious step back for the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary ...
30/06/2020 6:25 AM
Pompeo to address UN Security Council on Iran arms embargo - Armenian News - Tert.am
Pompeo to address UN Security Council on Iran arms embargo - Armenian News - Tert.am
The United States is pushing the 15-member U.N. Security Council to indefinitely extend an arms embargo on Iran, which is currently set to end in October under Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal ...
30/06/2020 5:55 AM
Georgian Parliament passes constitutional changes on electoral reforms - Armenian News - Tert.am
Georgian Parliament passes constitutional changes on electoral reforms - Armenian News - Tert.am
Opposition lawmakers from United National Movement and European Georgia parties boycotted the vote, as their demand to release “political prisoner” Giorgi Rurua had not been ...
29/06/2020 11:35 AM
EPP regrets that the ruling majority in Armenia backed constitutional reforms 'in spite of Venice Co
EPP regrets that the ruling majority in Armenia backed constitutional reforms 'in spite of Venice Co
"We hope that Armenia, by reforming the country, will strengthen cooperation with the Venice Commission and strengthen the rule of law, democratic standards and protect ...
27/06/2020 11:45 AM
Third President Serzh Sargsyan retaliates against Ilham Aliyev’s pretentious drivels - Armenian News
Third President Serzh Sargsyan retaliates against Ilham Aliyev’s pretentious drivels - Armenian News
“When did we run into such an absurdity?” Ilham Aliyev, the successor to Azerbaijan’s dictatorial regime, who is praised by the one who seized power in our country two years ago to the point that he
26/06/2020 1:15 PM
National Agenda Party's leader extends solidarity with judges 'at the heart of a constitutional cris
National Agenda Party's leader extends solidarity with judges 'at the heart of a constitutional cris
"Never in my life have I met with Alvina Gyulymyan, and I am not lucky enough to know her, but I do want to bow to that bold and wise woman. Alvina Gyulumyan represented Armenia ..,
26/06/2020 12:45 PM
Violent force overtakes legal thought in Armenia - human rights activist warns of 'institutional dis
Violent force overtakes legal thought in Armenia - human rights activist warns of 'institutional dis
"You don't bring a knife to a gunfight, " Avetik Ishkhanyan told reporters outside the Constitutional Court. "But that's what happened to the Constitutional Court. And that's what practically happene
26/06/2020 9:05 AM
Prosperous Armenia MPs challenge legality of constitutional reforms - Armenian News - Tert.am
Prosperous Armenia MPs challenge legality of constitutional reforms - Armenian News - Tert.am
The print version of a complaint was submitted to a senior high court official by Naira Zohrabyan and Shake Isayan of the opposition PAP faction in parliament. "We have already ...
26/06/2020 7:25 AM
Constitutional reforms: Bright Armenia pledges support to Prosperous Armenia 'in case of jointly ela
Constitutional reforms: Bright Armenia pledges support to Prosperous Armenia 'in case of jointly ela
"The Prosperous Armenia party submitted an appeal which disputed the unconstitutionality issue with respect to only one provision. We need to add at least three provisions ...
25/06/2020 1:15 PM
Constitutional coup to deepen political and economic crisis in Armenia - analyst - Armenian News - T
Constitutional coup to deepen political and economic crisis in Armenia - analyst - Armenian News - T
"The constitutional coup is not going to improve the Armenian citizens' life - as some lawmakers used to promise. It will eventually deprive Armenia of the democratic ...
25/06/2020 10:25 AM
Prosperous Armenia, Homeland party and ARF-D discuss plans for re-establishing constitutional order
Prosperous Armenia, Homeland party and ARF-D discuss plans for re-establishing constitutional order
According to a press release summing up the meeting, the sides agreed on plans to create a working group to elaborate a joint plan of actions and a road map and to coordinate ...
25/06/2020 7:35 AM
Vanetsyan hints plans for 'political alliance' with partners - Armenian News - Tert.am
Vanetsyan hints plans for 'political alliance' with partners - Armenian News - Tert.am
"Our political negotiations are underway at the moment, so after we have a political decision, we will immediately inform the public of the cooperation ...
24/06/2020 12:55 PM
Artur Vanetsyan: Armenia 'on the brink calamity' due to fledgling government - Armenian News - Tert.
Artur Vanetsyan: Armenia 'on the brink calamity' due to fledgling government - Armenian News - Tert.
At the opening of his party's headquarters in Gegharkunik region today, the former chief of the National Security Service (NSS), called for state efforts to ensure security strengthening in the Armed
24/06/2020 11:55 AM
Edmon, by succumbing to the blackmail of those 'trampling on you', you broke the backbone of our sta
Edmon, by succumbing to the blackmail of those 'trampling on you', you broke the backbone of our sta
"It has been two years now since they started accusing you of being my 'project', thereby leading you around by the nose at the expense of your own dignity. You are living in the morbid reality ...
24/06/2020 9:35 AM
US Congress members testify for aid to Artsakh - Armenian News - Tert.am
US Congress members testify for aid to Artsakh - Armenian News - Tert.am
“We want to thank Congressman Sherman – who made a powerful case for Artsakh aid in his testimony today before the House Appropriations Committee – and all the legislators who submitted compelling te
24/06/2020 6:05 AM
Edmon Marukyan: Joint debates with Prosperous Armenia 'underway' to counteract constitutional reform
Edmon Marukyan: Joint debates with Prosperous Armenia 'underway' to counteract constitutional reform
"We are amid debates with the Prosperous Armenia party; there are several applications that may be submitted after the hearing are over. We will make the necessary information available ...
23/06/2020 1:25 PM
Pashinyan seeks to establish 'autocratic rule' in Armenia - Samval Farmanyan - Armenian News - Tert.
Pashinyan seeks to establish 'autocratic rule' in Armenia - Samval Farmanyan - Armenian News - Tert.
"Nothing out of the ordinary is taking place in Armenia at the moment. What is taking place is the natural and regular continuation of all the processes that took root in 2018. And what happened then
22/06/2020 12:25 PM
CoE Secretary General: 'The constitutional crisis in Armenia can be solved with the Venice Commissio
CoE Secretary General: 'The constitutional crisis in Armenia can be solved with the Venice Commissio
To reconcile this aim with the need to preserve the judges' security of tenure and their independence, the Venice Commission recommended ...
22/06/2020 11:35 AM
Ex-national security chief urges parliamentary majority to vote down constitutional reform bill - Ar
Ex-national security chief urges parliamentary majority to vote down constitutional reform bill - Ar
"After the disgraceful pressures which Pashinyan stepped up against the Constitutional Court and its judges, as well as the failed constitutional referendum, a bill containing a very specific element
22/06/2020 9:55 AM
Kocharyan planning to consider political programs after release from on bail  - RIA Novosti - Armeni
Kocharyan planning to consider political programs after release from on bail  - RIA Novosti - Armeni
"Kocharyan is planning to finish his rehabilitation treatment in a week's time to embark on an evaluation of the current domestic political situation, sketching his programs ...
22/06/2020 8:35 AM
Pashinyan relies on epidemic as 'springboard' to seize Constitutional Court - Armenian News - Tert.a
Pashinyan relies on epidemic as 'springboard' to seize Constitutional Court - Armenian News - Tert.a
"He is stepping towards illegal actions on the one hand while banning the potential victims from fighting for their own rights on the other. Pashinya uses ...
22/06/2020 8:05 AM
Armenia's parliamentary majority 'plotting constitutional coup' - 168.am - Armenian News - Tert.am
Armenia's parliamentary majority 'plotting constitutional coup' - 168.am - Armenian News - Tert.am
The lawmakers of My Step are reportedly going to enforce amendments the Criminal Code to rephrase the articles establishing criminal accountability for usurpation of power and ...
22/06/2020 6:55 AM
National Agenda party backs plan for 'transparent government transition' - Armenian News - Tert.am
National Agenda party backs plan for 'transparent government transition' - Armenian News - Tert.am
"Our political force, with its approaches and actions, is an advocate and initiator of a political cooperation over a transparent government transition plan based on maximum a broad consent, the crea
20/06/2020 10:55 AM
Top challenger in Belarusian presidential race detained - Armenian News - Tert.am
Top challenger in Belarusian presidential race detained - Armenian News - Tert.am
Head of the State Control Committee Ivan Tertel said that Babariko was detained because he allegedly “attempted to pressure witnesses and conceal the trace of the previous crimes.”, citing allegation
20/06/2020 9:25 AM
Zelensky: Eastern Partnership useful for Ukraine if it brings country closer to EU membership - Arme
Zelensky: Eastern Partnership useful for Ukraine if it brings country closer to EU membership - Arme
“The Eastern Partnership should not limit the ambitions of the partners. A political dialogue may be enough for someone, someone needs a strategic partnership with the EU, someone wants integration i
19/06/2020 12:35 PM
Nagorno-Karabakh's engagement in peace talks 'objective necessity' - Nikol Pashinyan - Armenian News
Nagorno-Karabakh's engagement in peace talks 'objective necessity' - Nikol Pashinyan - Armenian News
"By refusing to accept my proposal, the Azerbaijani president refuses to accept virtually any possibility of compromise. Hence we cannot definitely expect a real progress ...
19/06/2020 11:05 AM
Trump says Biden weaker than Hillary Clinton; predicts historic economic recovery - Armenian News -
Trump says Biden weaker than Hillary Clinton; predicts historic economic recovery - Armenian News -
“We have four months until the election,” Mr. Trump said in the Oval Office interview. “We go [high and higher] each month. The third quarter is going to have the highest GDP in the history of mankin
19/06/2020 7:15 AM
Trump again threatens to cut US-China ties after top trade negotiator rules it out  - Armenian News
Trump again threatens to cut US-China ties after top trade negotiator rules it out  - Armenian News
The conflicting stances emerged as Washington questioned China’s credibility on accurately reporting the new COVID-19 cluster in Beijing. Trump wrote on social media ...
19/06/2020 5:35 AM
Government imposes constraints on opposition 'in the face of brewing discontent' - politician - Arme
Government imposes constraints on opposition 'in the face of brewing discontent' - politician - Arme
"A great number of international organizations, the Council of Europe and other institutions voice criticims against those governments which use the pandemic to exercise reprisals against ...
18/06/2020 1:45 PM
Donald Tusk: EPP urges Armenia to refrain from pressuring opposition - Armenian News - Tert.am
Donald Tusk: EPP urges Armenia to refrain from pressuring opposition - Armenian News - Tert.am
"EPP is concerned by numerous instances of backsliding in democracy in Armenia. We call upon the Armenian authorities to refrain from pressuring the opposition ...
18/06/2020 5:25 AM
Pashinyan: If dialogue with the Azerbaijani elite fails, open talks with the Azerbaijani people 'are
Pashinyan: If dialogue with the Azerbaijani elite fails, open talks with the Azerbaijani people 'are
"Under the conditions of modern technologies and communication lines, it is an interesting opportunity indeed to talk to the Azerbaijani people, giving them to understand ...
17/06/2020 3:05 PM
Armenian authorities abuse legislative ban on peaceful assemblies 'for political reckoning', human r
Armenian authorities abuse legislative ban on peaceful assemblies 'for political reckoning', human r
"The right to peaceful assembly, as a human right, is considered a 'queen of rights' given that it encompasses the right to freedom of speech, protests etc. By imposing a ban ...
17/06/2020 12:25 PM
Prosperous Armenia to dispute constitutionality of public assemblies in times of national emergency
Prosperous Armenia to dispute constitutionality of public assemblies in times of national emergency
"We have not conducted any campaign or addressed the people with an appeal or statement, as the population's health matters the most," Iveta Tonoyan told reporters at the National Assembly.
17/06/2020 10:15 AM
Extra-parliamentary opposition calls for end to 'repressive practices' deepening 'political crisis'
Extra-parliamentary opposition calls for end to 'repressive practices' deepening 'political crisis'
"In our country resisting numerous internal and external challenges, this atmosphere of reprisals, intolerance and national disunion halt the wheel of ...
16/06/2020 2:35 PM
Parliamentary majority backs motion to impeach Prosperous Armenia leader - Armenian News - Tert.am
Parliamentary majority backs motion to impeach Prosperous Armenia leader - Armenian News - Tert.am
The measure, introduced by Prosecutor General Artur Davtyan, received support only by lawmakers of the ruling My Step faction ...
16/06/2020 1:05 PM
Turkey, Russia, Iran to hold 5th summit on Syria - Armenian News - Tert.am
Turkey, Russia, Iran to hold 5th summit on Syria - Armenian News - Tert.am
The summit aims at assessing the latest developments in war-weary Syria -- northwestern Idlib city in particular -- ending the conflict climate, ensuring the necessary ...
16/06/2020 11:55 AM
Domestic political developments 'projected on our foreign policy affairs' - Karen Bekaryan - Armenia
Domestic political developments 'projected on our foreign policy affairs' - Karen Bekaryan - Armenia
"Armenia, which for many years built relations in the status of a partner governed by specific values, has now started losing ...
16/06/2020 10:55 AM
North Korea threatens to send army into demilitarised zone - Armenian News - Tert.am
North Korea threatens to send army into demilitarised zone - Armenian News - Tert.am
Over the weekend, Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said she'd ordered the army to prepare for the step. And the military now says it is ready ...
16/06/2020 5:25 AM
'I am prepared for any scenario': Prosperous Armenia leader blasts authorities over 'terrorizing opp
'I am prepared for any scenario': Prosperous Armenia leader blasts authorities over 'terrorizing opp
"Armenia is facing a serious healthcare crisis, whose dreadful consequences our population is still to experience. The government itself is responsible ...
15/06/2020 1:35 PM
European Parliament's statement creates 'breeding ground'  for renewed military actions, says Artsak
European Parliament's statement creates 'breeding ground'  for renewed military actions, says Artsak
"Road constructions stems from respect for human rights. Regardless of all this, we need to continue our work in an attempt to create the best possible conditions ...
15/06/2020 6:35 AM
Armenian health authorities 'missed the right moment' to contain coronavirus spread - epidemiologist
Armenian health authorities 'missed the right moment' to contain coronavirus spread - epidemiologist
In an interview with Tert.am, Ruben Hayrapetyan blamed especially healthcare officials for a failure to conduct a proper epidemiological analysis to identify the social connections contributing ...
13/06/2020 9:45 AM
Pashinyan: Law enforcement agencies must coerce some people 'into dead silence soon' - Armenian News
Pashinyan: Law enforcement agencies must coerce some people 'into dead silence soon' - Armenian News
"I believe that the Police and the NSS have used little force in relation to certain individuals in the past two years. They must use enough force
12/06/2020 2:55 PM
Samvel Farmanyan: European Parliament's joint statement 'breaks the model tradition' developed throu
Samvel Farmanyan: European Parliament's joint statement 'breaks the model tradition' developed throu
"Any biased or one-sided statement in the nature of your joint statement adds extra fuel to the fire and intensifies the explosiveness of the situation on the ground. It sends deplorable ...
12/06/2020 1:05 PM
Armenian authorities 'lack transparency and accountability' in foreign policy affairs - expert - Arm
Armenian authorities 'lack transparency and accountability' in foreign policy affairs - expert - Arm
In an interview with Tert.am, Suren Sargsyan cited the European Parliament's statement on the construction of a highway connecting Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, the protest action outside the Armenia
12/06/2020 9:55 AM
'Shameful foreign policy drawback': Politician slams EU Parliament statement on Armenia-Artsakh high
'Shameful foreign policy drawback': Politician slams EU Parliament statement on Armenia-Artsakh high
"We have to STATE, with a great sorrow, that Armenia does not presently have officials responsible for foreign policy affairs. It is also worth mentioning that the non-existence ...
11/06/2020 11:55 AM
Preparing population for peace and ensuring peacebuilding - Armenian FM sums up 2019 achievements in
Preparing population for peace and ensuring peacebuilding - Armenian FM sums up 2019 achievements in
At the joint session of the National Assembly's Standing Committees for Foreign Relations, and Financial-Credit and Budgetary Affairs, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan underlined the value-based cooperative appro
11/06/2020 9:35 AM
ANCA calls for robust US funding for Artsakh de-mining, COVID-19 aid for Armenia - Armenian News - T
ANCA calls for robust US funding for Artsakh de-mining, COVID-19 aid for Armenia - Armenian News - T
ANCA calls for robust US funding for Artsakh de-mining, COVID-19 aid for Armenia Expanding US assistance for Artsakh de-mining and re-purposing $25 million in already appropriated US aid to bolster .
10/06/2020 6:05 AM
Pashinyan had meeting with first president of Armenia - Pastinfo.am - Armenian News - Tert.am
Pashinyan had meeting with first president of Armenia - Pastinfo.am - Armenian News - Tert.am
The negotiations with Levon Ter-Petrosyan focused on the domestic political situation, which the website claims the prime minister is no longer able to manage. Shortly after the meeting ...
09/06/2020 10:15 AM
Erdogan, Trump discuss Libya, US protests in phone talks - Armenian News - Tert.am
Erdogan, Trump discuss Libya, US protests in phone talks - Armenian News - Tert.am
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US and the European Union – has been responsible for the deaths of 40,000 people
09/06/2020 5:55 AM
Armenia's top executive official does not hide the fact that he judges people based on political vie
Armenia's top executive official does not hide the fact that he judges people based on political vie
"Under conditions of the raging COVID-19 pandemic, we have a president over 60 years of age who is doggedly being kept in prison. Do you think anyone will forget that? Have you ever ...
08/06/2020 10:15 AM
Mikayel Minasyan: Georgian prime minister managed coronavirus crisis 'more efficiently' than Pashiny
Mikayel Minasyan: Georgian prime minister managed coronavirus crisis 'more efficiently' than Pashiny
"The Armenian people are being increasingly accused of being bad in the face of the reality] that the Germans and Norwegians are better. The things have even gone so far ...
07/06/2020 8:55 AM
Arsen Torosyan's friends are masterminds behind quarantine regime 'where millions of Drams are being
Arsen Torosyan's friends are masterminds behind quarantine regime 'where millions of Drams are being
"When the epidemic broke out, he initially said - succumbing to the prime minister's influence - that it isn't absolutely dangerous. Then, in a matter of days, he became the 'Hell's ambassador' ...
07/06/2020 8:15 AM
Armenian authorities are responsible for coronavirus deaths, not the people - ex-ambassador to the V
Armenian authorities are responsible for coronavirus deaths, not the people - ex-ambassador to the V
"Normal authorities would never have left the people alone; they would have instead accepted the problem to resolve it later ...
07/06/2020 6:25 AM
Pashinyan begged time from Aliyev to seize 'all branches of power', abandoning instead Vienna and St
Pashinyan begged time from Aliyev to seize 'all branches of power', abandoning instead Vienna and St
Mikayel Minasyan addresses the "elevator diplomacy" between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of ....
06/06/2020 7:05 PM
Prime minister announces reforms in State Revenue Committee   - Armenian News - Tert.am
Prime minister announces reforms in State Revenue Committee   - Armenian News - Tert.am
Nikol Pashinyan, who joined the meeting remotely from his private residence, noted that the hearing was taking place shortly after Davit Ananyan's resignation ...
05/06/2020 7:15 AM
Pashinyan now responsible 'for every single death' in COVID-19 crisis - analyst - Armenian News - Te
Pashinyan now responsible 'for every single death' in COVID-19 crisis - analyst - Armenian News - Te
"The prime minister is from now on the number one responsible person for every death because he himself decided, at his own discretion, to launch ...
04/06/2020 12:25 PM
Poland to hold rescheduled presidential election on June 28 - Armenian News - Tert.am
Poland to hold rescheduled presidential election on June 28 - Armenian News - Tert.am
Planning for the election had plunged Poland into political turmoil after the ruling Law and Justice party abruptly called it off ...
03/06/2020 12:25 PM
Vanetsyan unveils plan to launch party headquarters 'in all regions of Armenia' - Armenian News - Te
Vanetsyan unveils plan to launch party headquarters 'in all regions of Armenia' - Armenian News - Te
"What caused me to get into politics? It would never occur to me that I would be in charge of a political party. I don't want my statement to sound like a high-flown speech ...
03/06/2020 11:05 AM