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Death of Protestor Leads to Dismissal of Case Against Him

Following months of legal proceedings stemming from threats made against the Prime Minister, opposition protest participant Vahan Manasyan died before his trial, leading to the case's dismissal. His lawyer and human rights advocates contest the charges.

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Mysterious 24-Year Absence of Moscow Bombing Perpetrator

Paruyr, a man who disappeared for 24 years, reappeared in Armenia, and later died in a bombing in Moscow that killed the target, Armen Sarkisyan, raising suspicion of manipulation and clandestine ties.

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Armenian Income Declaration Law Backfires, Causing Cash Transaction Surge

Due to a poorly implemented mandatory income declaration law in Armenia, cash transactions surged by 22 billion drams in 10 days, driven by public distrust and fears of future tax implications, despite years-long efforts to promote cashless payments.

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Armenian Parliament Votes to Begin EU Membership Process

The Armenian parliament passed a bill initiating EU membership talks (63-7 vote); the opposition boycotted the vote, criticizing the government's democratic record and potential risks to national security; Russia warned against simultaneous EU and Eurasian Economic Union membership.

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Simonyan Blames Artsakh Residents for Not Fighting in Recent War

Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan blamed Artsakh residents for not fighting Azerbaijanis during the recent war, sparking outrage and a counter-argument citing 265 Artsakh residents who resisted, died, or went missing; the controversy highlights the deep divisions within Armenian socie...

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Kocharyan Trial Resumes: Charges of Exceeding Authority in 2008 Post-Election Violence

Armenia's former president Robert Kocharyan is on trial for exceeding his authority during the deadly 2008 post-election protests that resulted in ten deaths; the prosecution alleges Kocharyan's order deployed troops leading to the deaths, while the defense argues the case should be dismissed follow...

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Armenia Parliament Initiates EU Membership Process

Armenia's parliament passed a bill initiating the EU membership process, a political decision supported by the ruling party but opposed by some who argue it lacks concrete steps and EU endorsement. Over 60,000 signatures supported the citizen initiative leading to the bill.

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Armenia's Unchecked Corridor Proposal Sparks Controversy

Armenia's willingness to provide Azerbaijan with an unimpeded transportation route across its territory without specifying whether checks will be conducted is causing controversy, with experts warning it could effectively concede a corridor demanded by Baku for four years.

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Armenia Expands "Social Credits" Program to Incentivize Income Declaration

The Armenian government expanded its "social credits" program, reimbursing up to 100,000 AMD annually for income-declaring citizens for education (music, art, sports schools), healthcare (dental), and rent, in addition to previous coverage (universities, kindergartens, health insurance).

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Artsakh's Former President Condemns Armenian Speaker's Accusations

Samvel Shahramanyan, the former president of Artsakh, publicly condemned Alen Simonyan, the speaker of the Armenian National Assembly, for accusing Artsakh residents of failing to fight during the recent war, demanding a public apology and urging a focus on resolving the humanitarian crisis instead ...

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Low Probability of War Despite Stalled Armenia-Azerbaijan Negotiations

Areg Kochinyan, head of the Security Policy Research Center, downplayed the likelihood of war despite stalled negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan over a corridor, citing Azerbaijan's international isolation and Armenia's flexible proposals.

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Armenian Copper Mine Strike Ends With Wage Increases, but Reinstatement Remains Unresolved

Following an 11-day strike, workers at Armenia's Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine returned to work after the company agreed to a 20% average wage increase and promised modern ventilation systems; however, eight dismissed workers remain unreinstated and plan to pursue legal action.

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