In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 31: Pashinyan and Putin hold their first phone call since Armenia's parliamentary elections; Armenia and Iran move to expand their gas-for-electricity agreement; Armenia's railway network emerges as a new flashpoint in relations with Russia and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 24: Armenia’s newly elected parliament to convene first session on August 2; Narek Karapetyan charged with coercing participation in rallies and money laundering; another non-combat death in the armed forces prompts renewed calls for reforms to prevent violence and deaths among soldiers and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 17: Armenia’s government approves TRIPP framework agreement with the United States; a Russian-American investor is appointed to lead $200 million TRIPP+ enterprise fund; EU Partnership Mission in Armenia formally begins operations and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 10: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan travels to Russia in first foreign visit since the June 7 elections; business tycoon and opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan arrested in sweeping fraud investigation; Armenia and Iran move closer to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of July 3: The European Union announces tariff-free regime for 80% of Armenian exports; Armenia and Iran launch construction on the Kajaran tunnel, a key component of the North-South Highway; Armenia’s Government approves a $650 million public investment package for three major infrastructure projects and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 26: the Constitutional Court hears challenges to the results of the June 7 parliamentary election; Russia intensifies economic pressure as Armenia pushes to diversify exports; government moves closer to nationalizing Electric Networks of Armenia and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 19: Final election results have been certified, Civil Contract retains 3/5 majority; several political forces take election dispute to the Constitutional Court; Russia's trade restrictions on Armenia and Europe's response; the ECHR rules against Azerbaijan in landmark 2016 War case and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 12: The ruling Civil Contract Party secures majority in parliamentary elections; opposition forces contest results, allege widespread violations; the leader of Prosperous Armenia Party, Gagik Tsarukyan charged with tax evasion, banned from leaving the country and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 5: Armenians head to the polls this Sunday in a crucial vote; the European Union responds to Russian trade pressure with €50 million in aid and a new support package for Armenian exports; former high-ranking officials arrested on numerous charges and more.
In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of May 29: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes a whirlwind visit to Yerevan; days later President Donald Trump publicly endorses PM Nikol Pashinyan in a social media post; Armenia holds its first military parade in a decade, drawing criticism from opposition parties who say the event served as a campaign tool; Russia ramps up pressure on Armenia, warning of possible economic consequences if Yerevan continues moving closer to the European Union.
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