Armenia

Country Armenia
Capital Yerevan
Continent Asia
Currency Dram(AMD)
Languages Armenian

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Introduction

Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Ottoman. During World War I in the western portion of Armenia, Ottoman Turkey instituted a policy of forced resettlement coupled with other harsh practices that resulted in an estimated 1 million Armenian deaths. The eastern area of Armenia was ceded by the Ottomans to Russia in 1828; this portion declared its independence in 1918, but was conquered by the Soviet Red Army in 1920. Armenian leaders remain preoccupied by the long conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, a primarily Armenian-populated region, assigned to Soviet Azerbaijan in the 1920s by Moscow. Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. By May 1994, when a cease-fire took hold, ethnic Armenian forces held not only Nagorno-Karabakh but also a significant portion of Azerbaijan proper. The economies of both sides have been hurt by their inability to make substantial progress toward a peaceful resolution. Turkey closed the common border with Armenia in 1994 because of the Armenian separatists' control of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas, further hampering Armenian economic growth. However, in 2009 senior Armenian leaders began pursuing rapprochement with Turkey, which could result in the border reopening.

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Must return disputed areas to Azerbaijan or face war, says Armenia's PM Pashinyan - FirstpostMust return disputed areas to Azerbaijan or face war, says Armenia's PM Pashinyan  Firstpost

Armenia buys Indian Pinaka rocket launchers - defence-blog.comArmenia buys Indian Pinaka rocket launchers  defence-blog.com

Armenia’s PM says he must return disputed areas to Azerbaijan or face war -TASS - ThePrintArmenia’s PM says he must return disputed areas to Azerbaijan or face war -TASS  ThePrint

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Aliyev says Azerbaijan, Armenia ‘closer to peace than ever’ | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahAliyev says Azerbaijan, Armenia ‘closer to peace than ever’ | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Azeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever By Reuters - Investing.comAzeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever By Reuters  Investing.com

Will tame dangerous dogs in minutes: Ranju gets dog challenge to tame Armenian Gampr from Armenia - Kerala KaumudiWill tame dangerous dogs in minutes: Ranju gets dog challenge to tame Armenian Gampr from Armenia  Kerala Kaumudi

"From Armenia with love" - Karen Khachanov and Andre Agassi share a heartfelt moment as they bond over their roots - Sportskeeda"From Armenia with love" - Karen Khachanov and Andre Agassi share a heartfelt moment as they bond over their roots  Sportskeeda

Azerbaijan's president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever - Arab NewsAzerbaijan's president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever  Arab News

Armenia Asks Moscow to Remove Border Guards From Yerevan Airport - The Moscow TimesArmenia Asks Moscow to Remove Border Guards From Yerevan Airport  The Moscow Times

Armenian PM signals willingness to make territorial concessions to facilitate border deal - EurasianetArmenian PM signals willingness to make territorial concessions to facilitate border deal  Eurasianet

Kazakhstan, Armenia Committed to Deepen Cooperation - Astana TimesKazakhstan, Armenia Committed to Deepen Cooperation  Astana Times

Is Armenia Like Mars? A Space Simulation Mission Says It's Close Enough - Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyIs Armenia Like Mars? A Space Simulation Mission Says It's Close Enough  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Commentary: The Challenges and Contradictions of Displacement in Armenia - commonspace.euCommentary: The Challenges and Contradictions of Displacement in Armenia  commonspace.eu

Armenia's EU dream faces a big obstacle: The Russian army - POLITICO EuropeArmenia's EU dream faces a big obstacle: The Russian army  POLITICO Europe

Nagorno-Karabakh Losses Destroyed Armenia's Faith in Moscow - Foreign PolicyNagorno-Karabakh Losses Destroyed Armenia's Faith in Moscow  Foreign Policy

Armenia country profile - BBC.comArmenia country profile  BBC.com

Russia's Remaining Leverage Over Armenia Is Dwindling Fast - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceRussia's Remaining Leverage Over Armenia Is Dwindling Fast  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Armenia keen on strategic partnership with India: Minister | Mint - MintArmenia keen on strategic partnership with India: Minister | Mint  Mint

NATO secretary general in Armenia - JAMnewsNATO secretary general in Armenia  JAMnews

Russian Expats In Armenia Vote Against Putin - ??????????? ??????????Russian Expats In Armenia Vote Against Putin  ??????????? ??????????

Ski slopes, ancient history and delicious food: All the reasons to give Armenia a go - EuronewsSki slopes, ancient history and delicious food: All the reasons to give Armenia a go  Euronews

Azerbaijan turns to Israeli MoD for weaponry as tensions with Armenia rise | Shephard - Shephard NewsAzerbaijan turns to Israeli MoD for weaponry as tensions with Armenia rise | Shephard  Shephard News

Russia: Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Tensions and Relationship Dynamics. What Is - Friedrich Naumann FoundationRussia: Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Tensions and Relationship Dynamics. What Is  Friedrich Naumann Foundation

AUA successfully completes Yes, Armenian Women Can! campaign - Armenian WeeklyAUA successfully completes Yes, Armenian Women Can! campaign  Armenian Weekly

Ani's vast ruins sit right on the border with Armenia - NBC Right NowAni's vast ruins sit right on the border with Armenia  NBC Right Now

Armenia mulling EU membership application, foreign minister says - POLITICO EuropeArmenia mulling EU membership application, foreign minister says  POLITICO Europe

Armenia joins the ICC Rome Statute | International Criminal Court - the International Criminal CourtArmenia joins the ICC Rome Statute | International Criminal Court  the International Criminal Court

International Criminal Court welcomes Armenia as a new State Party | International Criminal Court - the International Criminal CourtInternational Criminal Court welcomes Armenia as a new State Party | International Criminal Court  the International Criminal Court

COAF Launches Fundraising Appeal to Expand English Programs in Armenia – Asbarez.com - Asbarez Armenian NewsCOAF Launches Fundraising Appeal to Expand English Programs in Armenia – Asbarez.com  Asbarez Armenian News

ICC to welcome Armenia as a new State Party on 8 February 2024: Ceremony live streaming - the International Criminal CourtICC to welcome Armenia as a new State Party on 8 February 2024: Ceremony live streaming  the International Criminal Court

Calls grow in Armenia for Russians to relinquish control of borders - POLITICO EuropeCalls grow in Armenia for Russians to relinquish control of borders  POLITICO Europe

India, and Armenia: Emerging Geostrategic Synergy - The Times of IndiaIndia, and Armenia: Emerging Geostrategic Synergy  The Times of India

Armenia Orders Indian Artillery Guns Amid Azerbaijan Tensions; May Acquire ATAGS Before Indian Army – Reports - EurAsian TimesArmenia Orders Indian Artillery Guns Amid Azerbaijan Tensions; May Acquire ATAGS Before Indian Army – Reports  EurAsian Times

Armenia Seeks to Distance Mother Russia - Center for European Policy AnalysisArmenia Seeks to Distance Mother Russia  Center for European Policy Analysis

World Report 2024: Armenia - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Armenia  Human Rights Watch

Armenia ideally positioned to offer India alternative trade route with Europe: Minister - MoneycontrolArmenia ideally positioned to offer India alternative trade route with Europe: Minister  Moneycontrol

Armenia Struggles to Cope with Exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh - Crisis GroupArmenia Struggles to Cope with Exodus from Nagorno-Karabakh  Crisis Group

Rising tension between France and Azerbaijan are a drag on peace process with Armenia - bne IntelliNewsRising tension between France and Azerbaijan are a drag on peace process with Armenia  bne IntelliNews

Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide - mycouriertribune.comAncient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide  mycouriertribune.com

Armenia keen to expand defence links with India as conflict festers | Mint - MintArmenia keen to expand defence links with India as conflict festers | Mint  Mint

Civilian Operations Commander visits Armenia on 1st EUMA anniversary - EEASCivilian Operations Commander visits Armenia on 1st EUMA anniversary  EEAS

Armenia travel advice - GOV.UKArmenia travel advice  GOV.UK

in Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia / JAMnews - JAMnewsin Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia / JAMnews  JAMnews

National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia | Official Web Site - National Assembly of RANational Assembly of the Republic of Armenia | Official Web Site  National Assembly of RA

National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia | Official Web Site - National Assembly of RANational Assembly of the Republic of Armenia | Official Web Site  National Assembly of RA

Armenia PM video on TikTok: I'm starting 'Conversations about the State' series starting today - NEWS.amArmenia PM video on TikTok: I'm starting 'Conversations about the State' series starting today  NEWS.am

Armenia's Controversial Dry Port Project Hinges on Foreign Investment - OilPrice.comArmenia's Controversial Dry Port Project Hinges on Foreign Investment  OilPrice.com

Foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Berlin for peace talks - EuronewsForeign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Berlin for peace talks  Euronews

Armenia-Azerbaijan, Pashinyan: “A new war could break out over the weekend” - Agenzia NovaArmenia-Azerbaijan, Pashinyan: “A new war could break out over the weekend”  Agenzia Nova

Turkey – the mediator between Armenia and Azerbaijan - JAMnewsTurkey – the mediator between Armenia and Azerbaijan  JAMnews

Russian campaigns against Putin from Armenia mountains - EuronewsRussian campaigns against Putin from Armenia mountains  Euronews

Armenia launches revised immunization schedule and catch-up campaign - World Health Organization (WHO)Armenia launches revised immunization schedule and catch-up campaign  World Health Organization (WHO)

Armenia and Azerbaijan: effective human rights protection of all persons affected by the conflict over the Karabakh ... - Council of EuropeArmenia and Azerbaijan: effective human rights protection of all persons affected by the conflict over the Karabakh ...  Council of Europe

Yerevan Warned Against Dropping Lawsuits Against Baku - ??????????? ??????????Yerevan Warned Against Dropping Lawsuits Against Baku  ??????????? ??????????

Putin loses grip on member of his military alliance - POLITICO EuropePutin loses grip on member of his military alliance  POLITICO Europe

India to export air defence system to Armenia - The Economic TimesIndia to export air defence system to Armenia  The Economic Times

National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia | Official Web Site - National Assembly of RANational Assembly of the Republic of Armenia | Official Web Site  National Assembly of RA

Pashinian Meets Border Villagers On Land Transfer To Azerbaijan - ??????????? ??????????Pashinian Meets Border Villagers On Land Transfer To Azerbaijan  ??????????? ??????????

EU-Armenia Partnership Council - Consilium - EEASEU-Armenia Partnership Council - Consilium  EEAS

Armenia's PM says he must return disputed areas to Azerbaijan or face war: TASS - The Straits TimesArmenia's PM says he must return disputed areas to Azerbaijan or face war: TASS  The Straits Times

Armenia Officially Asks Moscow To Remove Russian Border Troops From Yerevan Airport - Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyArmenia Officially Asks Moscow To Remove Russian Border Troops From Yerevan Airport  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Racing to meet the health needs of refugees entering Armenia - World Health Organization (WHO)Racing to meet the health needs of refugees entering Armenia  World Health Organization (WHO)

Three corrupts build wealth at expense of Armenian soldiers' underpants - AzerNews.AzThree corrupts build wealth at expense of Armenian soldiers' underpants  AzerNews.Az

Landmark Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty Inches Closer - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceLandmark Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty Inches Closer  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Armenia becomes 45th member state to abolish the death penalty in all circumstances - Council of EuropeArmenia becomes 45th member state to abolish the death penalty in all circumstances  Council of Europe

Two-thirds of refugee children in Armenia enrolled in school, efforts must now focus on expanding access to education ... - UNICEFTwo-thirds of refugee children in Armenia enrolled in school, efforts must now focus on expanding access to education ...  UNICEF

Nagorno-Karabakh profile - BBC.comNagorno-Karabakh profile  BBC.com

Armenia imposes restrictions on accepting Mir cards - 24Armenia imposes restrictions on accepting Mir cards  24

EU delivers further emergency assistance in Armenia as Commissioner Lenarcic visits the country - European UnionEU delivers further emergency assistance in Armenia as Commissioner Lenarcic visits the country  European Union

Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide - Napoleon Northwest SignalAncient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide  Napoleon Northwest Signal

Topic: Relations with Armenia - NATO HQTopic: Relations with Armenia  NATO HQ

Armenian Prime Minister: “We must move steadily towards peace with Azerbaijan” | News | European Parliament - European ParliamentArmenian Prime Minister: “We must move steadily towards peace with Azerbaijan” | News | European Parliament  European Parliament

Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide - The Elkhart TruthAncient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide  The Elkhart Truth

Azerbaijan demands Armenia return 4 occupied villages | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahAzerbaijan demands Armenia return 4 occupied villages | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange prisoners in step towards normalisation - Al Jazeera EnglishArmenia and Azerbaijan exchange prisoners in step towards normalisation  Al Jazeera English

Ancient city that could bridge Turkiye and Armenia's bitter divide - New Straits TimesAncient city that could bridge Turkiye and Armenia's bitter divide  New Straits Times

European parliament resolution on Armenia - JAMnewsEuropean parliament resolution on Armenia  JAMnews

An Armenia Arbitration Week Event: Inaugural Armenia Arbitration Conference - Asian Development BankAn Armenia Arbitration Week Event: Inaugural Armenia Arbitration Conference  Asian Development Bank

Armenian soldiers killed in confrontation with Azeri forces - Al Jazeera EnglishArmenian soldiers killed in confrontation with Azeri forces  Al Jazeera English

UNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia concludes visit to Armenia - UNICEFUNICEF Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia concludes visit to Armenia  UNICEF

Armenia is considering seeking EU membership, foreign minister says - ReutersArmenia is considering seeking EU membership, foreign minister says  Reuters

Peter Stano: EU FMs reaffirmed their support to Armenia - NEWS.amPeter Stano: EU FMs reaffirmed their support to Armenia  NEWS.am

Global Gateway Forum: EU announces over €10 million to support education opportunities in Armenia - European UnionGlobal Gateway Forum: EU announces over €10 million to support education opportunities in Armenia  European Union

Armenia Says It's Ready for Peace Deal If Azerbaijan Shows Political Will - Voice of America - VOA NewsArmenia Says It's Ready for Peace Deal If Azerbaijan Shows Political Will  Voice of America - VOA News

Long-Standing Ties Between Armenia and Russia Are Fraying Fast - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceLong-Standing Ties Between Armenia and Russia Are Fraying Fast  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Armenia PM: It is logical to start border delimitation process in area from Baghanis to Berkaber villages - NEWS.amArmenia PM: It is logical to start border delimitation process in area from Baghanis to Berkaber villages  NEWS.am

Defeated Armenia Looks to a New, Post-Russia Foreign Policy - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceDefeated Armenia Looks to a New, Post-Russia Foreign Policy  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide - CitizentribuneAncient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide  Citizentribune

Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide - The Caledonian-RecordAncient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide  The Caledonian-Record

Armenia's Pashinyan: We must be ready to give what's not legitimately ours to receive what's legitimately ours - NEWS.amArmenia's Pashinyan: We must be ready to give what's not legitimately ours to receive what's legitimately ours  NEWS.am

Armenia premier: We want to replace line contact with border with Azerbaijan - NEWS.amArmenia premier: We want to replace line contact with border with Azerbaijan  NEWS.am

Business mission of IT companies to Armenia | Embassy of the Czech Republic in Yerevan - Ministerstvo zahranicních vecíBusiness mission of IT companies to Armenia | Embassy of the Czech Republic in Yerevan  Ministerstvo zahranicních vecí

Armenia and Azerbaijan to work towards peace deal - BBC.comArmenia and Azerbaijan to work towards peace deal  BBC.com

Google Doodle commemorates Armenia’s Independence Day today | Mint - MintGoogle Doodle commemorates Armenia’s Independence Day today | Mint  Mint

Commission outlines further support measures for Armenia - European CommissionCommission outlines further support measures for Armenia  European Commission

Discovery of new opportunities for Armenia and Kazakhstan is key and important: Mirzoyan - 1LurerDiscovery of new opportunities for Armenia and Kazakhstan is key and important: Mirzoyan  1Lurer

Ancient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide - Watauga DemocratAncient city that could bridge Turkey and Armenia's bitter divide  Watauga Democrat

India supplies arms to Armenia via Iran corridor - The Economic TimesIndia supplies arms to Armenia via Iran corridor  The Economic Times

Azeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever - Yahoo! VoicesAzeri president says peace with Armenia is closer than ever  Yahoo! Voices