Armenian Catholicosate Condemns Public TV's New Year's Address Scheduling
The Armenian Catholicosate criticized Public Television's scheduling of its New Year's address for December 31st at 9:55 PM, following the president's and parliament speaker's messages, claiming a disregard for tradition and viewer expectations, mirroring last year's conflict.
Armenian Catholicosate Condemns Public TV's New Year's Address Scheduling
The Armenian Catholicosate criticized Public Television's scheduling of its New Year's address for December 31st at 9:55 PM, following the president's and parliament speaker's messages, claiming a disregard for tradition and viewer expectations, mirroring last year's conflict.
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56% Bias Score
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.
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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56% Bias Score
EAEU Summit to Grant Iran Observer Status, Approve 2025 Plan
The Eurasian Economic Council will meet December 26th in Russia's Leningrad Region, with leaders from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Cuba (via video) in attendance; they will approve the 2025 action plan and budget and grant Iran observer status.
EAEU Summit to Grant Iran Observer Status, Approve 2025 Plan
The Eurasian Economic Council will meet December 26th in Russia's Leningrad Region, with leaders from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Cuba (via video) in attendance; they will approve the 2025 action plan and budget and grant Iran observer status.
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52% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Seeks Armenian Cooperation in Trial of Former Artsakh Officials
Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office requested Armenia's cooperation in the trial of 15 former Artsakh officials and civilians, facing charges related to over 2500 counts in 1389 consolidated cases, prompting concerns about the scope and implications of the request.
Azerbaijan Seeks Armenian Cooperation in Trial of Former Artsakh Officials
Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office requested Armenia's cooperation in the trial of 15 former Artsakh officials and civilians, facing charges related to over 2500 counts in 1389 consolidated cases, prompting concerns about the scope and implications of the request.
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48% Bias Score
Armenia's Communication Proposal to Azerbaijan Remains Unanswered
Armenia officially proposed opening regional communications to Azerbaijan on October 24, 2023, following the Kazan meeting, but Azerbaijan hasn't responded, raising concerns about sovereignty and jurisdiction over transport routes and delaying the implementation of the November 9th statement.
Armenia's Communication Proposal to Azerbaijan Remains Unanswered
Armenia officially proposed opening regional communications to Azerbaijan on October 24, 2023, following the Kazan meeting, but Azerbaijan hasn't responded, raising concerns about sovereignty and jurisdiction over transport routes and delaying the implementation of the November 9th statement.
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36% Bias Score
Starlink's Accelerated Launch in Armenia: Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Geopolitical Standing
Starlink is commencing testing in Armenia, aiming for a faster rollout than initially anticipated, to provide high-speed internet access across the country, particularly impacting rural areas and potentially countering Azerbaijan's influence on Armenian internet infrastructure.
Starlink's Accelerated Launch in Armenia: Bridging the Digital Divide and Enhancing Geopolitical Standing
Starlink is commencing testing in Armenia, aiming for a faster rollout than initially anticipated, to provide high-speed internet access across the country, particularly impacting rural areas and potentially countering Azerbaijan's influence on Armenian internet infrastructure.
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40% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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48% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
Armenia Fails to Implement GRECO Anti-Corruption Recommendations
Armenia's parliament has not established a permanent ethics committee to investigate MPs' misconduct, despite GRECO recommendations and promises, citing a constitutional limit that experts argue is surmountable; this inaction demonstrates a lack of political will.
Armenia Fails to Implement GRECO Anti-Corruption Recommendations
Armenia's parliament has not established a permanent ethics committee to investigate MPs' misconduct, despite GRECO recommendations and promises, citing a constitutional limit that experts argue is surmountable; this inaction demonstrates a lack of political will.
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48% Bias Score
Yerevan Public Transport to Go Cashless, Facing Challenges
Starting January 1st, Yerevan's public transport will no longer accept 100 dram payments, shifting to a cashless system with various pass options and discounts for specific groups; however, low validator usage and public awareness pose challenges.
Yerevan Public Transport to Go Cashless, Facing Challenges
Starting January 1st, Yerevan's public transport will no longer accept 100 dram payments, shifting to a cashless system with various pass options and discounts for specific groups; however, low validator usage and public awareness pose challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty Remains Elusive Amidst Unresolved Disputes
Despite 15 of 17 points being agreed upon, Armenia and Azerbaijan remain far from signing a peace treaty due to unresolved disputes over an EU observer mission, Armenian lawsuits, constitutional amendments, and the OSCE Minsk Group's dissolution, with Azerbaijan citing preconditions outside the trea...
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty Remains Elusive Amidst Unresolved Disputes
Despite 15 of 17 points being agreed upon, Armenia and Azerbaijan remain far from signing a peace treaty due to unresolved disputes over an EU observer mission, Armenian lawsuits, constitutional amendments, and the OSCE Minsk Group's dissolution, with Azerbaijan citing preconditions outside the trea...
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44% Bias Score