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31 Aug, 2021 10:08
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow.
Author: Christine Harutyunian
Russian government website uses “Nagorno Karabakh Republic” term
15:17, 3 September, 2021
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS. A Russian governmental website has used the term “Nagorno Karabakh Republic”, something it has avoided doing in the past.
The term was used in the procurement section of the Russian government’s single information platform in the defense ministry’s bid for buying maintenance services for the barracks of the Russian peacekeepers in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic.
Armenian, Russian top prosecutors discuss return of Armenian captives from Azerbaijan
11:30, 2 September, 2021
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Prosecutor General of Armenia Artur Davtyan met with Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov in the city of Vladivostok, the Office of the Prosecutor General of Armenia told Armenpress.
The officials discussed the process and results of the cooperation between their offices, as well as issues on raising the efficiency of mutual communication.
Artur Davtyan thanked the Russian side for the invitation to participate in the 6th Eastern Economic Conference, expressing confidence that such events contribute to investments in economies and use of more practical mechanisms for protection of rights of investors.
Both sides highly valued the frequency of meetings between the Prosecutor Generals, which, they said, gives a new impetus to strengthening the practice of operational solving of ongoing issues, raising the mutual trust level between their offices.
The meeting also focused on issues relating to ensuring peace, stability and security in the region after the 2020 Artsakh War.
Artur Davtyan thanked the Russian side for its peacekeeping mission in Artsakh, for ensuring the security of more sensitive sections of the borders of Armenia. He drew the attention of his Russian counterpart on the destabilization actions of Azerbaijan.
The necessity of implementing the requirements of the 2020 November trilateral statement, in particular those relating to the return of Armenian servicemen and other civilians who are illegally held in Azerbaijan, was discussed at the meeting.
Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan
Arsen Babayan: Criminalization of swearing directly related to new ‘secret’ agreement
Panorama, Armenia
Lawyer Arsen Babayan, a representative of the opposition I’m Honored bloc, deplored the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code of Armenia, which call for criminalization of insults.
“I have never publicly sworn at any official, but by criminalizing swearing, you force me to swear constantly,” he wrote on Facebook on Friday.
“The criminalization of swearing at a government official is directly related to a secret agreement that is set to be signed in the near future. As soon as this law comes into force, the authorities will make the agreement public,” the lawyer said.
“You have already sworn at yourselves and deserve the worst swear words. Our public swearing is meaningless,” he added.
At a special sitting on Friday, the parliament discussed a package of bills submitted by pro-government MPs Vladimir Karapetyan, Anna Karapetyan, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Arpine Davoyan, Gevorg Papoyan, Vahagn Hovakimyan, Narek Zeynalyan and Lusine Badalyan on making amendments to Armenia’s Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code.
It is proposed to add new Article 137 to the Criminal Code, which would make insulting a person, including using foul language and hurting someone’s dignity in any other impudent way, a crime.
The parliament passed the package of bills in the first reading.
Iranians Flock To Armenia To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19; Govt Tightens Rules
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Iranians Flock To Armenia To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19; Govt Tightens Rules
As Iran is grappling with highly infectious delta variant of COVID-19, the countrymen flocked to neighbouring nation Armenia to get a jab of the vaccine.
Written By
Ajeet Kumar
As Iran is struggling to overcome the highly infectious delta variant of COVID-19 due to less presence of government-sponsored vaccination drive, the countrymen are now moving to the neighbouring nation Armenia in order to get a jab of the coronavirus vaccine. According to the scientific publication Our World in Data, Iran has vaccinated less than 2 per cent of the country’s 84 million people.
Tour and travel businesses have seen an unprecedented surge
A 39-year-old garment trader also waiting to embark on the journey at a Tehran bus station told AP that he could not wait for such a long time for vacation, adding the Iranian officials have delayed the mass vaccination that forced him to take this step. As Iranian citizens started touring to the neighbouring country, the travel business that has seen its worst phase since the pandemic erupted has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the business. According to the local media report, around 500 Iranian citizens ferry to Armenia through flights, buses and private taxis. Amid the surge, airlines have added multiple flights from Iran to Yerevan while buses have doubled the trips. A manager of a tour and travels agency in Tehran, on the condition of anonymity, said, “The number of passengers travelling to Armenia has increased tremendously for the last three to four weeks, adding most of them are ferrying to inculcate the covid-19 vaccine jab.
Armenia tightens rule for foreigners
Earlier, the Armenian authorities had said that they were rolling out vaccination drive for the foreigners in order to boost the tourism sector of the country, however, with the sheer number of Iranian citizens visiting the country for the shake of vaccine, it has pressed the authorities to tighten the rules. Following the government strict action towards the foreign tourists, it has designated only five places for the tourists’ vaccination and also made it compulsory to spend at least 10 days, if they want to take the jab of AstraZeneca vaccine.
Government makes mandatory 10 days stay for Vaccine wishers
“As a result, the crowds of the foreigner has gone down. Those who can afford 10 days stay in Armenia are now getting the COVID vaccine at the AstraZeneca mobile clinics in Yerevan,” said a country based doctor on the condition of anonymity. According to the Worldometer– a reference website that provides counters and real-time statistics about the covid cases– Iran has registered at least 35,01,079 cases of which 86,966 have died since the pandemic erupted in the country.
https://www.republicworld.com/world-news/europe/azerbaijan-armenia-crisis-eu-suggests-unique-political-project-based-on-mutual-respect.html
Also read:
https://english.alaraby.co.uk/news/iranians-desperate-vaccines-flock-armenia
https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/07/18/iranians-flock-to-armenia-for-covid-vaccinations/
Chess World Cup 2021: Armenia’s Hayk M. Martirosyan defeats Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
News.am, Armenia
Round of 64 final kicked off during the play-offs for Chess World Cup 2021 taking place in Sochi. Out of Armenia’s representatives at the men’s chess tournament, the only competitor is Hayk M. Martirosyan (2648), who will face off against the Azerbaijan national chess team’s leading player Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2770).
During the first classic match, the Armenian chess grandmaster played with whites and was at an advantage in the 29th step.
The second classic match will be held on July 19. In case of a tie, the tie-break of the rapid match will be held on July 20.
In Round of 32, Armenia’s only female chess player Elina Danielyan is competing with Kazakh chess player Dinara Saduakasova. The first classic match has yet to end.
Acting PM: Citizens shall see new quality of law and order in Yerevan streets as result of Patrol Service
News.am, Armenia
July 8 2021
10:49, 08.07.2021
Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia visited the Yerevan Police Patrol Service Regiment early Thursday morning.
Before the new patrol officers left for their service, Pashinyan was on hand at the line inspection.
The acting premier addressed those present, noting, in particular: “As a result of the patrol police service, the citizens of the Republic of Armenia shall see a new quality of law and order in the streets of the capital Yerevan.”
Then Pashinyan got familiarized with the new Patrol Service vehicles, which are equipped with technical and special modern means.
Also, the acting PM laid flowers at the memorial to the Armenian police officers who have died in the line of duty.
I’m Honored bloc also challenges election results in Armenia’s top court
Panorama, Armenia
July 2 2021
The I’m Honored bloc, which garnered 5.22% of the vote in the June 20 snap parliamentary elections, has joined the three other political forces in challenging the election results in the Constitutional Court.
The high court received the election appeal of the alliance on Friday, its spokeswoman Eva Tovmasyan said on Facebook.
The Constitutional Court earlier received the appeals of the Armenia bloc, Zartonk (Awakening) National Christian Party and Hayots Hayrenik (Armenian Homeland) Party asking the court to overturn the election results.
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Samples of Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 produced in Armenia
14:51, 1 July, 2021
YEREVAN, JULY 1, ARMENPRESS. Samples of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 have been produced in Armenia, Caretaker Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan told reporters after the Cabinet meeting today.
“These samples will be tested in the nearest future. After the test, maybe there will be an opportunity for serial production of the vaccine in Armenia”, she said, adding that there is already a major progress in this process.
Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan
Turnout at 38.17% as of 17:00
18:07, 20 June, 2021
YEREVAN, JUNE 20, ARMENPRESS. As of 17:00, the number of voters who have cast their ballots in the early election of parliament stood at 989.972 – or 38.17% of the total number of eligible voters, the central electoral commission reported.
The polling stations are open until 20:00.