Azerbaijan has released 15 Armenian prisoners of war, said Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who also announced that Armenia has handed over maps of minefields in areas that are currently being controlled by Azerbaijan.
Yerevan’s Vague Response to Presence of Turkish Forces Near Syunik Border
Armenia’s Defense Ministry on Saturday issued a vague response to inquires about the presence of Turkish special forces near the Sev Lidj (Black Lake) region of Syunik Province
Mesrobian School Seniors Celebrate College Acceptances
Armenian Mesrobian School announced that its graduating high school seniors are once again celebrating acceptance to some of the finest colleges and universities and programs in the nation.
Armenian Caucus Demands Sanctions on Turkey and Azerbaijan ahead of Biden-Erdogan Meeting
Congressional Armenian Caucus leaders on Friday called on President Biden to confront Turkey’s President Erdogan during their upcoming meeting on June 14.
Australia’s Position on Armenian Genocide ‘Under Review,’ Confirms Foreign Minister
During questioning by Australia’s Senate Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Legislation Committee, the country’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne confirmed that the government’s position on the Armenian Genocide “is a matter that we have under review.”
Macron Will Discuss Karabakh, Baku-Yerevan Relations with Erdogan
President Emmanuel Macron of France said he intends to discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh situation, as well as relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan when he meets with his Turkish counterpart Recept Tayyip Erdogan
Defense Ministry, ICRC Discuss Missing and Captive Armenians
The fate of Armenians missing in action or captured during last fall’s war was discussed during a meeting Friday between Armenia’s Defense Minister Vagharshak Harutyunyan and members of the International Committee of the Red Cross
A Guide to Armenia’s June 2021 Parliamentary Election
While unofficial campaigning for the upcoming snap parliamentary election has long been underway, the campaign season for the June 20 election officially launched this week.
San Francisco Hamazkayin Hosts Teacher Appreciation Day
The Hamazkayin San Francisco Nigol Aghpalian chapter held a Teacher Appreciation Day webinar last month, during which two Armenian school principals and a teacher were invited to share their insights
U.S. Reiterates Need for Azerbaijan to Withdraw Forces from Armenia Border
The United States reiterated Thursday the need for Azerbaijan to withdraw its forces from the Armenian border and return to its positions from May 11