Turkey removes a restriction on direct trade with Armenia to improve ties Turkey has lifted a restriction on direct trade with Armenia in a symbolic step toward improved relations The Independent UK · May 13
Europe rejects Putin’s pick for peace mediator after claim war is ‘coming to an end’ Putin suggests former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help mediate peace talks but many European leaders rejected the idea The Independent UK · May 12
Pashinyan says Karabakh 'was not ours' as Armenia and Azerbaijan look to future In an extraordinary admission, Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan declared that Karabakh was not Armenia’s territory and that the Armenian movement for it was “a fatal mistake,” as Yerevan forges its peace with Azerbaijan and its decisive pro-EU course. Euronews · May 11
'168 children that your boss killed ... ': Iran 'congratulates' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt over baby news Iran congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on her newborn daughter while referencing the deadly US-backed strikes on an Iranian school in Minab. The Iranian Embassy in Armenia urged Leavitt to "think of the mothers" of the 168 children killed in the attack, which occurred during Operation Epic Fury. The Times of India · May 10
Trump Frozen Out of Yerevan Summit: New Alliance Attended by UK, Canada, European Leaders and Hosted by Armenia The Yerevan summit in Armenia marked a shift in global alliances, with Canada and European leaders seeking new partnerships amid US policy uncertainties and Trump's absence. International Business Times UK · May 6
Emmanuel Macron sings at Armenia state dinner as Nikol Pashinyan joins on drums French president Emmanuel Macron entertained guest by singing ‘Les Feuilles Mortes’ during a state dinner in Armenia. The Independent UK · May 5
France positions itself at the heart of Armenia’s pivot to Europe As the European Union and Armenia laid the groundwork for deeper integration at a landmark summit in Yerevan, France's presence loomed large – diplomatically, economically and culturally. Radio France Internationale · May 5
EU's Kallas visits Baku to advance 'strategic partnership' with Azerbaijan The EU's High Representative Kaja Kallas met Azerbaijan’s leadership in Baku for talks to advance what she called “our strategic interest” in connectivity between the EU, the South Caucasus and Central Asia, and to contribute to the regional peace process. Euronews · May 5
Nvidia confirms some user data may have been stolen in the Armenian GeForce Now breach, but not passwords If you use GeForce Now in Armenia, it may be a good idea to change your password and activate 2FA. PC Gamer · May 5
Kissing babies, singing chansons: Macron touts Armenia’s 'new era,' stealing the show at EPC summit French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit marked a visible shift for Armenia as he proclaimed “a Europe which goes from Iceland to the Caucasus” while being greeted with adulation — strolling avenues to La Marseillaise, singing Aznavour and receiving a medal to boot. Euronews · May 5
Macron backs Armenia’s pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to close French president pitches in for Nikol Pashinyan, who faces stiff challenge from pro-Russia parties in vote next month The Guardian - UK · May 5
Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan The Independent UK · May 5
‘The international order will be rebuilt’: European leaders scramble to shore up security The European Commission's trade boss Maroš Šefčovič heads to Paris to talk business with a senior White House representative, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa remain in Armenia to deepen relations in the South Caucasus. Euronews · May 5
Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums. Euronews · May 5
Euronews · May 4 Diplomats survey Karabakh reconstruction as peace settles in European and US diplomats surveyed Azerbaijan’s reconstruction of Karabakh and expressed support for the peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan settling on the region gripped by decades of conflict until 2025.
Euronews · May 4 Six takeaways from the European Political Community in Armenia From Mark Carney's headline-grabbing attendance to Roberta Metsola's sharp rebuke, Euronews breaks down the six takeaways from the European Political Community in Armenia.
Euronews · May 4 Armenia tests Moscow’s patience with Zelenskyy visit and EU leaders’ summit One month before the highly anticipated parliamentary elections, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan set out the country’s foreign policy trajectory with striking clarity, hosting European leaders, the NATO secretary general, and even Ukraine’s president.
Euronews · May 4 Roberta Metsola clashes with Azerbaijan's Aliyev at European summit in Armenia Aliyev lashed out at the European Parliament over its "obsession" with the country, announcing a suspension of cooperation. Metsola offered a sharp rebuttal in defense of her institution: "Won't change the way we work."
Evening Standard · May 4 Sir Keir Starmer warns of ‘tension’ between Trump and Europe at Armenian summit The Prime Minister, who is pushing for closer UK-EU ties, called for unity among European countries.
Euronews · May 4 EU-US relationship expected to pull focus in Armenia The European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital has attracted 47 leaders from around the world, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Donald Trump's trade and defence announcements are expected to be interrogated.
Radio France Internationale · May 4 Canada joins European summit in Armenia as leaders confront security challenges European leaders are gathering in the Armenian capital Yerevan, alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeking to steady their footing in an increasingly fraught geopolitical landscape shaped in no small part by an unpredictable White House.
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The Guardian - UK · May 4 EU forging closer ties with Armenia as it sends experts to help counter Russian interference Bloc’s leaders to hold first summit with Armenia on Tuesday at it ramps up efforts to combat Kremlin’s influence
Evening Standard · May 3 UK to enter talks on joining EU’s £78 billion loan for Ukraine Sir Keir Starmer will push for closer ties with the bloc at the European Political Community summit in Armenia.
The Independent UK · May 3 UK to enter talks on joining European Union’s £78bn loan for Ukraine Sir Keir called for the UK and EU to ‘go further and faster on defence’