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Armenia Nationalizes "Armenian Electric Networks" Amidst Political Controversy

Following the arrest of businessman Samvel Karapetyan, the Armenian government nationalized his company, "Armenian Electric Networks" (HENC), appointing Romanos Petrosyan as temporary manager despite HENC's claims of political motivation and legal challenges.

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Armenian Propane Prices Surge Amidst Allegations of Georgian Border Extortion

Armenian propane prices have risen to 180 AMD/liter due to alleged extortion of Armenian truck drivers by Georgian officials demanding $400-$500 bribes at the border for faster passage, causing significant delays and impacting supply.

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Dual Citizen Charged for Threatening Armenian PM Amidst Claims of Political Bias

A 72-year-old dual citizen, Rafael Sarkisyan, faces charges for threatening Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's life after a public statement, while a similar threat made by a ruling party MP Artur Hovhannisyan nine days prior has not resulted in charges, highlighting potential legal inconsist...

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Armenia and Azerbaijan Reach Tentative Peace Deal

Armenia and Azerbaijan have tentatively agreed on a peace treaty text, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stating that the possibility of initialing the deal is under consideration, although a full signature is dependent on various conditions. Discussions are ongoing regarding the next steps, focus...

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Armenian Constitutional Court Judges Face Salary Hike Amidst Peace Treaty Ratification

Armenia's Ministry of Justice proposes a salary increase for Constitutional Court judges, raising concerns about political influence, particularly regarding the upcoming ratification of a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. The proposal, currently under public discussion, would increase salaries by 40-50 ...

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Armenian Opposition Challenges ENA Nationalization Law

Two Armenian opposition groups challenged a government-backed law concerning the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), citing three constitutional violations and requesting a court-ordered suspension, planning to appeal to international courts if necessary.

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Armenia's Constitutional Reform Council Meets Amidst Azerbaijani Pressure

Armenia's Justice Minister convened the first meeting of the Constitutional Reform Council, amidst Azerbaijani demands to remove references to Nagorno-Karabakh's unification with Armenia from the constitution; the closed-door meeting sparked concerns about transparency.

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Armenian Court Changes Pre-Trial Detention for Mother Accused in Immigration Case

After public outcry, a court in Armenia changed the pre-trial detention of Liana Harutyunyan, a mother of three young children accused of aiding the illegal immigration of 16 Indian citizens, to administrative supervision due to her children and good behavior; she denies the charges.

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Armenia Challenges Artsakh's Ownership of Yerevan Office Building

Armenia's Prosecutor General's Office is challenging Artsakh's ownership of its Yerevan office building, the only remaining property in Armenia after Artsakh's loss, prompting concerns from former Artsakh State Minister Artak Beglaryan who calls it politically motivated and part of a broader pattern...

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US Proposes Plan for Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Resolution

The US proposed a plan to resolve the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, potentially involving US oversight of a transport route through Armenia's Syunik region; while Armenia's official response is non-committal, unofficial sources suggest it is not opposed; Azerbaijan's official position remains silent.

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Russia Bans Armenian Flower Imports Amidst Infection and Tax Evasion Concerns

Flower growers in Armenia's Zvartnots community protest a Russian import ban due to infected flowers and tax evasion concerns, resulting in tons of unsold blooms and economic hardship; Russia demands improved traceability and only accepts 9 producers.

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Armenian Parliament Surveillance Footage Sparks Political Row

Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan released surveillance footage of opposition MP Aghvan Vardanyan smoking, sparking controversy over the misuse of 340 security cameras installed earlier this year; Vardanyan was fined 50,000 drams.

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