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Armenia Rejects Aggression Claims, Highlights Peace Initiatives with Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that all conditions for peace with Azerbaijan are met, rejecting accusations of Armenian aggression and emphasizing Armenia's commitment to the October 2022 Prague agreement which recognizes mutual territorial integrity. He also pointed to ongoing effor...
Armenia Rejects Aggression Claims, Highlights Peace Initiatives with Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that all conditions for peace with Azerbaijan are met, rejecting accusations of Armenian aggression and emphasizing Armenia's commitment to the October 2022 Prague agreement which recognizes mutual territorial integrity. He also pointed to ongoing effor...
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44% Bias Score
Strike at Armenia's Largest Company Causes Millions in Losses
A strike at Armenia's largest company, Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine, lasting over 10 days, causes daily losses of 400 million AMD and 100 million AMD in unpaid taxes; the government (22% stakeholder) hasn't publicly intervened, while the strike's organizers demand government mediation amid esc...
Strike at Armenia's Largest Company Causes Millions in Losses
A strike at Armenia's largest company, Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine, lasting over 10 days, causes daily losses of 400 million AMD and 100 million AMD in unpaid taxes; the government (22% stakeholder) hasn't publicly intervened, while the strike's organizers demand government mediation amid esc...
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32% Bias Score
Armenian Copper Mine Fires Striking Workers Amidst Wage Dispute
The Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine in Armenia fired eight striking workers, including a strike leader, for alleged sabotage, after eight days of protests over low wages and poor working conditions; the company claims daily losses of 400 million AMD, while the government's involvement remains unc...
Armenian Copper Mine Fires Striking Workers Amidst Wage Dispute
The Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine in Armenia fired eight striking workers, including a strike leader, for alleged sabotage, after eight days of protests over low wages and poor working conditions; the company claims daily losses of 400 million AMD, while the government's involvement remains unc...
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40% Bias Score
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Oil Exports and Nuclear Program
President Trump announced new sanctions on Iran, aiming to halt its oil exports and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons, potentially impacting global oil markets and regional stability.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Oil Exports and Nuclear Program
President Trump announced new sanctions on Iran, aiming to halt its oil exports and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons, potentially impacting global oil markets and regional stability.
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40% Bias Score
Armenian-Georgian Dual Citizens Face New Border Restrictions
An Armenian-Georgian family was blocked from entering Armenia at the Bagratashen checkpoint on February 1, 2024, due to a newly enforced rule requiring a $4,000 deposit or customs clearance for their Georgian-registered car, despite previous assurances to dual citizens.
Armenian-Georgian Dual Citizens Face New Border Restrictions
An Armenian-Georgian family was blocked from entering Armenia at the Bagratashen checkpoint on February 1, 2024, due to a newly enforced rule requiring a $4,000 deposit or customs clearance for their Georgian-registered car, despite previous assurances to dual citizens.
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44% Bias Score
Yerevan Council Approves Controversial 150 Dram Public Transport Fare Amidst Protests
The Yerevan City Council passed a new 150 dram fare for public transport, sparking a clash between the ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition "Mother Armenia" party, who boycotted the vote and protested the alleged manipulation of public opinion regarding the fare increase, initially present...
Yerevan Council Approves Controversial 150 Dram Public Transport Fare Amidst Protests
The Yerevan City Council passed a new 150 dram fare for public transport, sparking a clash between the ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition "Mother Armenia" party, who boycotted the vote and protested the alleged manipulation of public opinion regarding the fare increase, initially present...
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48% Bias Score
Pashinyan's Strategic Washington Visit Aims to Strengthen US-Armenia Ties
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recent Washington visit focused on strengthening ties with the US administration through meetings with the Vice President, the Armenian-American community, Washington think tanks, and key political figures, including James David Vance, aiming to build lastin...
Pashinyan's Strategic Washington Visit Aims to Strengthen US-Armenia Ties
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recent Washington visit focused on strengthening ties with the US administration through meetings with the Vice President, the Armenian-American community, Washington think tanks, and key political figures, including James David Vance, aiming to build lastin...
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24% Bias Score
Catholicos Aram I Urges Trump to Intervene for Release of Armenian Prisoners in Azerbaijan
Armenian Catholicos Aram I urged US President Donald Trump to intervene in the release of Armenian political prisoners held in Azerbaijan, citing Trump's past condemnation of ethnic cleansing in Artsakh and emphasizing that such action would align with Trump's commitment to regional peace.
Catholicos Aram I Urges Trump to Intervene for Release of Armenian Prisoners in Azerbaijan
Armenian Catholicos Aram I urged US President Donald Trump to intervene in the release of Armenian political prisoners held in Azerbaijan, citing Trump's past condemnation of ethnic cleansing in Artsakh and emphasizing that such action would align with Trump's commitment to regional peace.
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40% Bias Score
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty Stalled Over Observer Withdrawal and Lawsuits
Armenia and Azerbaijan are close to finalizing a peace treaty, but disagreements remain on the withdrawal of third-party observers from the Armenian border and mutual lawsuits from international courts; 15 of 17 articles have been agreed upon.
Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty Stalled Over Observer Withdrawal and Lawsuits
Armenia and Azerbaijan are close to finalizing a peace treaty, but disagreements remain on the withdrawal of third-party observers from the Armenian border and mutual lawsuits from international courts; 15 of 17 articles have been agreed upon.
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Armenia Mandates Income Declarations to Improve Social Benefit Targeting
The Armenian government mandates income declarations from over 700,000 salaried employees to improve social benefit targeting and resource allocation, aiming to prevent misallocation to wealthier individuals. The deadline, initially May, was extended to November due to technical issues and insuffici...
Armenia Mandates Income Declarations to Improve Social Benefit Targeting
The Armenian government mandates income declarations from over 700,000 salaried employees to improve social benefit targeting and resource allocation, aiming to prevent misallocation to wealthier individuals. The deadline, initially May, was extended to November due to technical issues and insuffici...
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48% Bias Score
Zangezur Copper Combine Strike in Armenia: Workers Demand 50% Wage Increase
Workers at Armenia's Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine in Kajaran are holding a strike for a 50% wage increase and better working conditions, prompting a secret ballot among employees after management labeled the strike illegal; the company reports wages from 330,000 to 1,672,000 AMD with benefits.
Zangezur Copper Combine Strike in Armenia: Workers Demand 50% Wage Increase
Workers at Armenia's Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine in Kajaran are holding a strike for a 50% wage increase and better working conditions, prompting a secret ballot among employees after management labeled the strike illegal; the company reports wages from 330,000 to 1,672,000 AMD with benefits.
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44% Bias Score
Armenian Turnover Tax Hike Sparks Small Business Protests
The Armenian government raised the turnover tax from 5 percent to 10 percent in January, aiming to curb the shadow economy in large businesses and promote growth in smaller ones. However, small and medium-sized business owners are protesting, fearing closures due to the increased tax burden, and the...
Armenian Turnover Tax Hike Sparks Small Business Protests
The Armenian government raised the turnover tax from 5 percent to 10 percent in January, aiming to curb the shadow economy in large businesses and promote growth in smaller ones. However, small and medium-sized business owners are protesting, fearing closures due to the increased tax burden, and the...
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52% Bias Score
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