Armenia Approves EU Membership Bill, Referendum Pending
The Armenian government approved a bill initiating the EU membership process, a citizen's initiative backed by over 60,000 signatures, following statements by Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasizing Armenia's willingness to draw closer to the EU, contingent upon a national referendum and subsequent neg...
Armenia Approves EU Membership Bill, Referendum Pending
The Armenian government approved a bill initiating the EU membership process, a citizen's initiative backed by over 60,000 signatures, following statements by Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasizing Armenia's willingness to draw closer to the EU, contingent upon a national referendum and subsequent neg...
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44% Bias Score
Iran's Top Security Official Visits Armenia and Azerbaijan, Highlighting Divergent Regional Narratives
Iran's National Security Secretary, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, met with Armenian PM Pashinyan in Yerevan, discussing regional issues and bilateral cooperation, following a Baku visit where he congratulated Azerbaijan on its territorial gains, a detail omitted in Iranian state media.
Iran's Top Security Official Visits Armenia and Azerbaijan, Highlighting Divergent Regional Narratives
Iran's National Security Secretary, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, met with Armenian PM Pashinyan in Yerevan, discussing regional issues and bilateral cooperation, following a Baku visit where he congratulated Azerbaijan on its territorial gains, a detail omitted in Iranian state media.
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36% Bias Score
Michel's Failed Mediation in Nagorno-Karabakh: A Case Study in Western Diplomatic Limitations
Charles Michel's mediation efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict failed due to a lack of understanding of the conflict's complexity and high stakes, as detailed in Gabriel Gevin's book excerpt published in Politico, highlighting the limitations of Western diplomatic approaches in high-stakes ethn...
Michel's Failed Mediation in Nagorno-Karabakh: A Case Study in Western Diplomatic Limitations
Charles Michel's mediation efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict failed due to a lack of understanding of the conflict's complexity and high stakes, as detailed in Gabriel Gevin's book excerpt published in Politico, highlighting the limitations of Western diplomatic approaches in high-stakes ethn...
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52% Bias Score
Aliyev Accuses Armenia of Fascism, Demands Demilitarization and Corridor Opening
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Armenia of being a fascist state in a recent interview, demanding it halt arms procurement, return supplied weapons, and open the Zangezur corridor, citing a 1993 speech by former President Levon Ter-Petrosyan as evidence.
Aliyev Accuses Armenia of Fascism, Demands Demilitarization and Corridor Opening
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Armenia of being a fascist state in a recent interview, demanding it halt arms procurement, return supplied weapons, and open the Zangezur corridor, citing a 1993 speech by former President Levon Ter-Petrosyan as evidence.
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60% Bias Score
Musk's Far-Right Support Sparks European Backlash
European leaders are criticizing Elon Musk for interfering in their countries' internal affairs, spreading misinformation, and supporting far-right groups, leading to high-level discussions on social media influence and democratic processes.
Musk's Far-Right Support Sparks European Backlash
European leaders are criticizing Elon Musk for interfering in their countries' internal affairs, spreading misinformation, and supporting far-right groups, leading to high-level discussions on social media influence and democratic processes.
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48% Bias Score
Stalled Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Talks Amidst Ceasefire Violation Claims
Armenia and Azerbaijan reported conflicting accounts of ceasefire violations, while negotiations on a 17-point peace agreement remain stalled due to disagreements over EU observer deployment and legal disputes, despite prior attempts at compromise.
Stalled Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Talks Amidst Ceasefire Violation Claims
Armenia and Azerbaijan reported conflicting accounts of ceasefire violations, while negotiations on a 17-point peace agreement remain stalled due to disagreements over EU observer deployment and legal disputes, despite prior attempts at compromise.
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36% Bias Score
Russia Views Armenia's EU Accession Bid as EAEU Exit
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated that Armenia's government-approved bill to begin the process of joining the European Union is seen as a precursor to leaving the Eurasian Economic Union, predicting significant negative economic consequences for Armenia.
Russia Views Armenia's EU Accession Bid as EAEU Exit
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated that Armenia's government-approved bill to begin the process of joining the European Union is seen as a precursor to leaving the Eurasian Economic Union, predicting significant negative economic consequences for Armenia.
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56% Bias Score
Turkey and Azerbaijan Reaffirm Alliance Amidst Iran's Cautious Support for Zangezur Corridor
Turkish President Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev held a phone call on January 8, reaffirming their close ties and support for the Zangezur corridor project, while Iran expressed support for transport corridor development but also stated its red lines concerning border changes, sending its ...
Turkey and Azerbaijan Reaffirm Alliance Amidst Iran's Cautious Support for Zangezur Corridor
Turkish President Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev held a phone call on January 8, reaffirming their close ties and support for the Zangezur corridor project, while Iran expressed support for transport corridor development but also stated its red lines concerning border changes, sending its ...
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48% Bias Score
Armenia and US Finalize Strategic Partnership Agreement
Armenia and the United States are on the verge of signing a strategic partnership agreement, potentially strengthening Armenia's security and stability, expanding upon previous collaborations in defense and economic sectors.
Armenia and US Finalize Strategic Partnership Agreement
Armenia and the United States are on the verge of signing a strategic partnership agreement, potentially strengthening Armenia's security and stability, expanding upon previous collaborations in defense and economic sectors.
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40% Bias Score
Trial of Former Artsakh Leaders to Begin in Azerbaijan Amidst Human Rights Concerns
On January 17, Azerbaijan will begin the trial of former Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan and former State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, along with 13 other individuals, facing charges including terrorism financing and violating international law during the conflict; concerns are raised about fair t...
Trial of Former Artsakh Leaders to Begin in Azerbaijan Amidst Human Rights Concerns
On January 17, Azerbaijan will begin the trial of former Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan and former State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, along with 13 other individuals, facing charges including terrorism financing and violating international law during the conflict; concerns are raised about fair t...
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48% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash, Demands Accountability
Following a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev blames Russia, rejecting their investigation and commissioning an international one; analysis of the black boxes is complete, and findings are expected to determine accountability.
Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash, Demands Accountability
Following a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev blames Russia, rejecting their investigation and commissioning an international one; analysis of the black boxes is complete, and findings are expected to determine accountability.
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60% Bias Score
Armenia Monitors Rise in Human Metapneumovirus Cases
In Armenia, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases increased fivefold between January and April 2023, reaching 50, yet pneumonia cases decreased by 1.2 times in the first week of January 2024 compared to the previous year; the NCDC monitors the situation closely, urging against panic.
Armenia Monitors Rise in Human Metapneumovirus Cases
In Armenia, human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases increased fivefold between January and April 2023, reaching 50, yet pneumonia cases decreased by 1.2 times in the first week of January 2024 compared to the previous year; the NCDC monitors the situation closely, urging against panic.
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40% Bias Score