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The staff of EVN Report, including Maria Titizian, Roubina Margossian, Arpine Haroyan, and Kristen Anais Bayrakdarian contributed to this article.

Marathon Press Conference, Issues of Connectivity and New Political Parties

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 18: a U.S.-backed proposal to lease a 32-km stretch of Armenian territory linking Azerbaijan to Nakhichevan raises questions over sovereignty; PM Nikol Pashinyan holds a marathon press conference on regional connectivity, Armenia’s EU path, the CSTO and more; and from detention, Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan announces plans to launch a new political party.

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June on View

In June, EVN Report covered a wide spectrum of Armenia’s evolving reality, from the challenges faced by working mothers and the rise of electric vehicles, to the country’s path to green growth and persistent medical shortages in its prisons. The June EVN Security Report introduced the novel concept of securitized minilateralism to strengthen Armenia's policy options. Our contributors wrote about life at the border, the state of the tech ecosystem, and the politics surrounding Armenia’s film festivals. Our columnists offered fresh perspectives to inform and inspire, while our political coverage examined rising domestic tensions and the potential nationalization of the energy grid. As always, our monthly lifestyle magazine SALT explored how tradition and reinvention meet across culture, style and taste.

Pashinyan and Aliyev meet in Abu Dhabi

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 11: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan hold a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi; three Armenian parliamentarians are stripped of their immunity and face criminal charges; seven members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation are detained in terrorism-related investigations and more.

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Up Close & Personal with Artur Papyan

Artur Papyan, Director of MDI Armenia and Co-founder of CyberHUB-AM, opens up about his childhood in Gyumri, his journey through international study, his lifelong passion for tech and gadgets, and candidly shares his thoughts on Armenia’s evolving media landscape, including his favorite football team, in this episode of Up Close & Personal with EVN Report’s Maria Titizian.

EU unveils €270 million Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 4: EU unveils €270 million Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia; Parliament passes amendments that could pave the way for nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia and Tashir Group calls it politically motivated expropriation and warns Armenia could face international arbitration.

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Nuclear Choices, Regional Consequences

MIT nuclear physicist Dr. Areg Danagoulian analyzes Iran's nuclear weapons program following recent Israeli strikes, assessing regional security implications for Armenia. The conversation explores Armenia's nuclear energy future, the need for small reactors to replace aging infrastructure, and challenges in developing nuclear engineering expertise domestically.

Tensions Escalate Between Armenian Government and Church

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 27: Tensions continue to escalate between the Armenian government and the Church; Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, who led last year’s opposition protests, has been detained on charges of attempting to overthrow the government; National Security Service officers clash with supporters and clergy at the Holy See of Etchmiadzin while trying to detain another archbishop and more.

Armenia’s Green Transition

World Bank senior economist Julie Rosenberg discusses Armenia’s path to green growth, focusing on reducing natural gas dependency, expanding solar energy, addressing water management challenges, and implementing key policy and financing reforms outlined in the Country Climate and Development Report.

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