The Week in Review

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of December 6: As the situation continues to escalate in Syria, Armenia says organized safe evacuation of Armenians or delivery of humanitarian aid remains impossible; Putin says Armenia can still return to the CSTO, Pashinyan says Armenia has passed the point of no return; Opposition lawmakers file a lawsuit, demanding to once again be granted access to the content of the Armenia-Azerbaijan draft peace treaty; and around 100 bus drivers go on strike demanding higher wages, the Yerevan municipality calls it “blackmail”.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 29: Prime Minister Pashinyan addressed several issues including the recent high profile government resignations and appointments, the possibility of a referendum for EU candidacy and the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks; Azerbaijan formally protests the Polish President's visit to Armenia, accuses Poland of having vested interest in fostering conflicts along Russia's borders;a criminal investigation is launched into the possible waste or embezzlement of government funds allocated for the launch of Armenia's first-ever satellite into space.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 22: A major shakeup in Armenia’s government after PM Nikol Pashinyan demands resignations of senior officials; Armenia does not participate in COP29; Hikmet Hajiyev, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s aide on foreign policy accuses the Armenian lobby of creating a politically toxic environment and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 15: COP29 kicks off in Baku without any Armenian delegates; Aliyev raises eyebrows after he goes on a rampage in his opening remarks at COP; climate activist Greta Thunberg is in Armenia, raising awareness about the hypocrisy of holding a climate conference in a repressive petrostate and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 8: Ilham Aliyev once again demands Armenia abandon its policy of arming itself; Moscow says it will not urge Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign a premature peace treaty; Pashinyan meets with Macron during the European Political Community Summit in Budapest and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 1: Armenia to host UN Biodiversity Conference COP17 in 2026; ruling Civil Contract Party nominates Srbuhi Galyan for Justice Minister; nine opposition activists detained on suspicion of possessing weapons and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 25: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet on the sidelines of the BRIC summit; Armenia and Azerbaijan ratify regulations governing joint border commissions; a senior U.S. official delivers a letter from President Joe Biden to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 18: Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan is in Turkey participating in the 3+3 format; crime rates in Armenia are up according to the Minister of Internal Affairs; Internet is free in Armenia according to a new Freedom House report; EU gives Armenia the greenlight to participate in EU peacekeeping missions and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 11: Russian border guards to withdraw from checkpoint at Armenia-Iran crossing starting January 1, 2025; Armenia’s Government submits regulation governing joint operations of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border commissions to parliament for ratification; Armenia’s Anti-corruption Court is investigating several new cases of illegally acquired property by former officials and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of October 4: At the International Organization of La Francophonie summit, French President Macron reaffirms France’s “unconditional support for Armenia”; the largest Iranian trade center in the world opens in Armenia; as senior Armenian officials reiterate Baku’s unwillingness to commit to a peace agreement, Ilham Aliyev accuses Armenia of committing ecocide, urbicide and culturcide.