Armenia approves EU membership bid further straining ties with Russia
By Ani Avetisyan in Yerevan Armenia has formally started the process of joining the European Union (EU). A bill calling for the country to launch a bid to enter the 27-member bloc was approved by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government on January 9.
Government Backs Armenia’s EU Membership Bid, Angering Russia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government officially announced that it will back a bid for Armenia’s membership in the European Union, prompting Moscow to threaten Armenia’s status in the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union.
Armenia proposes EU accesion bill in shift away from Russia
The Armenian government on Thursday introduced a bill to parliament that calls for the country to begin the process of joining the European Union. According to the Armenpress news agency, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the government is committed to the law,
Armenia's government backs bill on launching EU accession process
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stressed that even if the bill is passed, the accession process can start only if the Armenian people support it in a referendum
Armenia Takes Step Toward EU Accession Talks, Interfax Says
Armenia’s government backed kicking off the process for accession into the European Union, a move that could anger its traditional ally, Russia.
Armenian government approves draft law to initiate EU accession process
On Thursday, January 9, the Armenian government approved the draft law titled "On the Start of the Process of Armenia's Accession to the European Union," the news agency NEWS.am reports. "The draft law on the start of Armenia's EU membership process was submitted for discussion in the National Assembly as a civic initiative,
Panorama1h
Temperatures set to rise in Armenia
Snow is expected in Armenia next Wednesday. Drivers have been warned of foggy conditions and icy roads in Shirak, Aragatsotn ...
Arka2h
EU's chief diplomat proposes two-year extension for EU civilian mission in Armenia
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has proposed extending the deployment of the EU ...
Armenia warns of escalation risk after Azeri leader calls it 'fascist'
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has accused neighbouring Armenia of posing a "fascist" threat that needs to be destroyed, ...
Asia News3h
Turkey, Armenia and the unresolved issue of Mount Arat
The mountain of Noah's Ark, a biblical symbol of ancient Armenia, remains an unresolved issue in the ongoing attempts to ...
mirrorspectator20h
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin Bemoans Armenia’s Ills In Christmas Message
Catholicos Karekin II, the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, listed “lust for power” among Armenia’s problems on ...
Hosted on MSN2d
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev calls Armenia 'fascist state, threat to region'
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Jan. 7 called Armenia effectively a "fascist state," claiming that Baku might have no ...
Asbarez2d
‘The Rug Code’ Celebrates Successful First Year Reviving Rug Making in Armenia’s Villages
"The Rug Code," an online shop for handmade rugs from Armenia’s villages launched in 2024, is celebrating a successful first ...