Category: 2024

 17:19, 7 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s permanent population stood at 2,990,900 as of January 1, 2024, which is an increase by 53,4 thousand compared to the same period of 2023, according to official data released by the Statistical Committee.

According to preliminary data, by January 1, 2024, 41,4 thousand people registered in the state population registry (including forcibly displaced persons of NK). Whereas the natural population growth in 2023 comprised 12,000.

Yerevan’s population is 1,104,200 (increase by 15,6 thousand).

The most populated province is Kotayk with 278,000 people, followed by Armavir (259,4 thousand), Ararat (255,8 thousand), Shirak (237,9 thousand), Lori (225,3 thousand), Gegharkunik (213,2 thousand), Aragatsotn (131,5 thousand), Syunik (119,5 thousand), Tavush (117,1 thousand) and Vayots Dzor (49 thousand).

 17:50, 7 February 2024

 18:29, 7 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS.  During the question-and-answer session with the government in the National Assembly on Wednesday, the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan noted that a thesis is being developed that changing the Constitution is being done to sign a peace treaty.

"In terms of the signing of the peace treaty, even if such problems exist, they have been resolved. There is an agreed article in the text of the peace treaty stating that the parties cannot refer to their own legislation to avoid fulfilling any of their obligations under this treaty. The issue here is not and cannot be about the peace treaty at all," said Pashinyan.

The Prime Minister noted that while the Constitution primarily governs internal affairs, it also regulates foreign relations, as is the case with the Constitution of any country. The current Armenian Constitution also provides guidelines for foreign relations.

“Every Constitution also has external effects. But connections there work completely differently," said Pashinyan.

The Prime Minister emphasized that Armenia should think about its relations with the external world in new conditions.

"Nothing in the world is the same as it was under the conditions of the adoption of the current Constitution; no foreign relations are the same," Pashinyan said, adding that this is not only about Armenia.

According to the Prime Minister, none of the Constitutions adopted until now have  been enacted by the free will of the people; it was always the elite who imposed how they should live.

"However, one of the most important issues is to become more resilient and better protected in the external environment. But how?" noted the Prime Minister. Pashinyan reiterated that in terms of providing a security component, he had frequently mentioned the army and foreign relations. However, there is also a need for a third component.

"The army and foreign relations should serve the legitimate interests of the given state within its internationally recognized territory. This is a step aimed at elevating the level of security by one level," said the Prime Minister.

 17:59, 7 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan believes that the agreement on strategic partnership between Armenia and Georgia reflects the determination of both countries' governments to advance their entire agenda of relations.

 Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said while answering the question of Alkhas Ghazaryan, an MP of the ruling majority faction, during Wednesday’s question-and-answer session with the government at the National Assembly of Armenia.

"Regarding the declaration on strategic cooperation and dialogue signed with Georgia, I can say that, in fact, all the aspects are carefully planned. This demonstrates the mutual determination of both countries' governments to advance this entire agenda," noted the Prime Minister.

Armenia and Georgia signed an agreement on strategic partnership on January 26. The signing of the agreement took place within the framework of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's visit to Georgia.

 18:49, 7 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. The issue of the return of the captives, hostages and other detained persons being illegally held in Azerbaijan to Armenia continues to be on the agenda of the Armenian authorities. These issues are discussed during negotiations, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during Wednesday’s question-and-answer session with the government in the National Assembly.

“The issue of prisoners and detainees is always on the agenda of our negotiations and contacts. Moreover, we constantly discuss these issues. It is clear that this is a very sensitive issue,” Pashinyan said.

 20:31, 7 February 2024

 21:25, 7 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS: President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan had a meeting with the representatives of the local Armenian community within the framework of his official visit to Hungary, the Presidential Office said.

During the meeting the President briefed on the details on the domestic and external situation of Armenia, referred to the changes and reforms made in the country in recent years.

According to the source, President Khachaturyan engaged with the attendees in an informal atmosphere and answered their questions.

 20:50, 7 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Turkey, which was scheduled for February 12, has been put off, a diplomatic source in Turkey told TASS without elaborating.

"The visit has been postponed. No details are still known," the source said.

Earlier, Hande Firat, a journalist for the Hurriyet newspaper and a columnist for the CNN-Turk television channel, announced that the visit had been canceled, Tass reports.

Media outlets previously reported that Putin would visit Turkey on February 12, but the Kremlin did not confirm this information.

 15:19, 6 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 6, ARMENPRESS. Parliament majority leader Hayk Konjoryan has denied reports claiming that Azerbaijan stands behind the Armenian authorities’ intentions to start a process of initiating a referendum for a new constitution. 

“An attempt is being made to misrepresent the issue as being Azerbaijan’s demand. This is absolutely not Azerbaijan’s demand. This is the domestic agenda of the Republic of Armenia, this is about the people of Armenia. This discussion itself is highly valuable,” he said.

The MP said that the basis of the matter has nothing to do with any other country or external pressure. At the same time, the lawmaker said that Azerbaijan wants to cause tensions in Armenia and that’s why it is making statements on the issue.

“This is a discussion stemming from the interests of the Republic of Armenia and the people of Armenia. And we are yet to have a discussion to understand our path.”

 17:17, 6 February 2024

YEREVAN, 6 FEBUARY, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 6 February, USD exchange rate up by 0.21 drams to 404.24 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 0.58 drams to 433.71 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate up by 0.02 drams to 4.45 drams. GBP exchange rate down by 2.04 drams to 506.80 drams.

The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.

Gold price down by 196.16 drams to 26227.17 drams. Silver price down by 9.26 drams to 292.49 drams.