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Armenian investment firm Balchug Capital confirms deal to acquire Goldman Sachs Bank in Russia has closed
Landmark acquisition for Balchug Capital Through its investment activities Balchug is supporting international investors in their divestment from Russia Previous acquisitions include leading commercial real estate assets YEREVAN, Armenia, April...

COAF Raises $400,000 to Build New Sports Complex for Rural Children at its SMART Center in Armenia
The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) announces the success of its Spring Appeal, raising over $400,000 for a new sports complex at its SMART Center in Armenia. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Children of...

Moscow claims Eurasian Economic Union won’t ever persecute its associates
(MENAFN) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Pankin has emphasized that the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is founded on fair and equal treatment of all its members, dismissing any notion of coercion within the bloc. The EAEU includes...

Armenian Premier declares country prepared to sign peace agreement with Azerbaijan
(MENAFN) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared that Armenia is prepared to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan and dissolve the OSCE Minsk Group, a long-standing mediation framework for the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. This move...

Yerevan to Host the 60th European Senior Karate Championships/Karate Federation of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia , April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From May 7 to 11, Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan, will proudly host the 60th European Senior Karate Championships, set to take place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex. For the...

U.S. Working to Stop Azerbaijani Invasion of Armenia, Says Secretary of State Rubio
Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) Press Trump Administration to Enforce Section 907; Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian Prisoners WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio...

Russia Pushes for Armenia’s Active Role in CSTO
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed on Wednesday that Russia is keen on Armenia's active involvement in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Armenia had suspended its participation in the CSTO last February,...

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide
Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Armenian National Committee of...

Armenian, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
(MENAFN) Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot engaged in a conversation on Tuesday, where they focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional security...

Erdogan Calls for Restraint Amid Escalating Russia-Azerbaijan Tensions
(MENAFN) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Türkiye has called for calm between Russia and Azerbaijan, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. Speaking to reporters aboard his return flight from Azerbaijan, Erdogan emphasized...

Erdogan Urges Calm Between Russia, Azerbaijan
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s Head of State, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Saturday appealed to both Russia and Azerbaijan to exercise moderation amid escalating friction between the two countries, stressing that Ankara holds “deep and strategic ties” with both...

Baku hosted Azerbaijan-Iran business forum
AZERBAIJAN, April 28 - An Azerbaijan-Iran business forum was held at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku on April 28. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, attended...

OSCE Secretary General concludes visits to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, underscores commitment to peace, security and stability in the region
VIENNA, 29 April 2025 - OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his first official visits to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan today, reaffirming the Organization's strong commitment to peace, security and stability in the South...

Speech by Ilham Aliyev at the Azerbaijan-Iran business forum
AZERBAIJAN, April 28 - - Dear Mr. President, my dear brother. Dear guests, ladies and gentlemen. Today is the official visit of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Pezeshkian, to Azerbaijan. I can say that the visit has been very...

Armenian financial institutions strengthen their crypto capabilities
On 17 and 18 March 2025, the OSCE conducted an introductory workshop for financial institutions on investigating the criminal use of virtual assets in Armenia. The workshop brought together representatives from the Central Bank of Armenia, the...

Armenia Opens the First Eco-Friendly Data Center in the South Caucasus
VSDATA is introducing green computing innovations to the South Caucasus, announcing the opening of the region’s first eco-friendly data centre. YEREVAN, ARMENIA, March 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Armenian company VSDATA is introducing green...

CSI Backs Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh in DC
Eibner Joins Swiss Parliamentarians and ex-Armenian Foreign Minister for Congressional Briefing WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Next week, CSI’s President John Eibner will join two Swiss members of parliament -...

Georgia Hosts Trilateral Meeting with Azerbaijan, Armenia on Regional Cooperation
(MENAFN) On Thursday, Tbilisi will be the venue for a trilateral meeting involving representatives from Azerbaijan and Armenia. Ani Badalyan, spokesperson for the Armenian Foreign Ministry, confirmed that the discussions will take place at the...

Minister Fajon: Armenia has great potential for Slovenian companies
SLOVENIA, April 16 - "Slovenia sees significant potential and opportunities for greater integration and cooperation in the field of the economy," said Minister Fajon during her meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Mirzoyan. She highlighted...

Minister Fajon in Baku to strengthen political and economic cooperation
SLOVENIA, April 17 - Minister Fajon paid her first official visit to Azerbaijan as the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries approaches (February 2026). "They maintain a positive and regular political dialogue, which...