The Latest Breaking News from Armenia

Armenia tells World Court Azerbaijan blockade is 'ethnic cleansing'

Armenia told judges at the World Court on Monday that a blockade of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region by neighbouring Azerbaijan was designed to allow "ethnic cleansing", a claim rejected by Baku.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2023

Armenia urges UN court to order Azerbaijan to end road block

Armenia is pleading with judges of the United Nations’ highest court on Monday to order Azerbaijan to break up a road blockade that is isolating the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, calling the action part of an act of “ethnic cleansing.”

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Sisi: First Egyptian President to Visit Armenia

Egypt and Armenia have agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields, especially in the economy and the exchange of expertise On Saturday, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Yerevan on the first visit by an Egyptian President since Armenia's independence. Sisi held closed talks with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023

Russia says it is working hard to resolve Armenia-Azerbaijan dispute

Russia said on Tuesday it was working hard to resolve a dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Lachin corridor, the sole road linking Armenia to the Armenian-populated enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2023

Karen Khachanov sparks political row after Artsakh support at Australian Open

The Russian, who is of Armenian heritage, has written messages on the camera lens after two victories in Melbourne

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

I have Armenian roots – Karen Khachanov angers Azerbaijan with Artsakh support

The Russian, who is of Armenian heritage, has written messages on the camera lens after two victories in Melbourne

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Blinken urges Azerbaijan leader to redouble efforts in Armenia peace talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday urged Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev to redouble efforts in bilateral peace discussions with Armenia, the State Department said.

Reuters · Jan 23, 2023

World's loneliest lion loses his roar after years stuck in cage at abandoned zoo

Ruben the lion was the last animal left at an abandoned zoo on the Armenian-Azerbaijan border and kept alone in a tiny cage for five years. He lost his roar as he had no one to communicate with

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2023

EU greenlights Armenia mission to ease border tensions

The European Union has agreed to dispatch a civilian mission to Armenia to help boost security around its border and improve relations with neighboring Azerbaijan

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023