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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is an American government-funded international media organization that broadcasts and reports news, information, and analyses to Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Middle East. RFE/RL is a private 501(c)(3) corporation and is supervised by the U.S. Agency for Global Media, an independent government agency overseeing all international broadcasting services that receive American government support. Nicola Careem is the organization's editor-in-chief.

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Armenia's Rising Job Numbers Mask Persistent Unemployment Crisis

Armenia's November 2024 employment figures show 782,832 jobs, a 3,681 increase from October 2024, yet unemployment rose to 15.5% in Q1 2024 and 13.8% in Q2 2024, prompting a new government strategy with 103 measures and 870 billion AMD in funding to address regional disparities, youth unemployment, ...

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Armenia's Tax Shortfall and Delayed Social Programs

The Armenian government collected $500 million less in taxes than projected this year, yet the Minister of Finance insists no programs were delayed due to funding issues, despite postponements of promised pension increases and a health insurance system launch, attributed to system unpreparedness.

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Syrian Protests Erupt After Christmas Tree Burning

Following an online video showing masked militants burning a Christmas tree near Hama, thousands of Syrian citizens protested, demanding the protection of Christian rights and constitutional representation, while the ruling Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group promised accountability and pledged to protect mi...

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Armenian HPPs Accuse Competitor of Illegal Water Monopoly

Three Armenian hydroelectric power plants are suing "Ani" LLC for monopolizing water resources from the Akhurian River via the "Ajapnya" canal, allegedly causing annual losses of up to 400 million drams and violating water and land laws; a state audit and criminal investigation are underway.

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Georgia to Revise "Foreign Agent" Law Following International Sanctions

In response to international pressure and sanctions, Georgia's government will revise its controversial "foreign agent" law with the help of an international task force; the US and UK have already sanctioned Georgian officials for their role in the violent suppression of protests.

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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Moscow Assassination

Russia accuses Ukraine of assassinating Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide in Moscow, arresting an Uzbek national who confessed to planting a bomb at the direction of Ukrainian intelligence in exchange for $100,000 and relocation to the EU.

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Passenger Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Kills at Least 38

An Azerbaijani passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan this morning, killing at least 38 people and injuring many others; conflicting reports indicate between 32 and 35 survivors. The plane, an Embraer 190 operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, was en route from Baku to Grozny when it crashed after a bird s...

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Pashinyan Challenges Former Presidents to Nagorno-Karabakh Debate

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan challenged three former presidents to a live televised debate on their differing accounts of the Nagorno-Karabakh negotiations, which they refused, citing Pashinyan's distortion of historical facts.

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Yerevan Maintains Steeply Increased Parking Fees Despite Court Ruling

The Yerevan City Council voted to keep significantly increased parking fees despite a court ruling deeming the increase unjustified, with opposition parties boycotting the vote and one council member abstaining, enabling the decision to pass.

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Russian Missile Strikes Kill Two in Kyiv and Kherson

Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv and Kherson, killing at least two and injuring nine, damaging infrastructure and causing widespread disruption; Zelenskyy called Putin "dangerous" and urged for continued international support.

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Ukraine and Poland to Create Gas Hub, Bypassing Russia

Ukraine and Poland are creating an East European gas hub to bypass Russia and supply fuel to Europe, using Ukrainian storage and Polish LNG terminals, as the five-year contract for Russian gas transit through Ukraine expires December 31st.

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Georgia's President Accuses EU of Inaction Amidst Post-Election Crisis

Georgia's outgoing president, Salome Zourabichvili, accuses the EU of inaction regarding the post-election crisis, comparing it to the 1921 Soviet invasion and warning of severe consequences for regional stability if the West continues its slow response.

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