Daily News Report: 04/09/2025
Date: 04/09/2025
Reading time: 11 minutes, 2359 words
đȘ Military
Armenian soldier injured in landmine explosion
An Armenian serviceman has been wounded by a landmine explosion but is currently in stable condition under medical supervision.
PanArmenian
Azerbaijan holds drills simulating combat in civilian areas, MP says
MP Tigran Abrahamyan warns Azerbaijan's military drills include scenarios of capturing combat positions and operations in populated areas.
PanArmenian
Armenia's Defense Ministry refutes another false Azerbaijani claim
Azerbaijan has again falsely accused Armenia of border shooting, the Armenian Ministry of Defense has said. Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative.
ArmenPressBot, Azerbaijan falsely accuses Armenia of border shooting, The statement of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense does not correspond to reality: the RA Ministry of Defense
Has Russia lifted the search for Zeynali? There is no explanation from the Armenian side
A number of Armenian media outlets spread information on April 6 that Armenia had allegedly withdrawn the search warrant against an Azerbaijani accused of murdering an elderly Artsakh resident during the 44-day war. #CivilNetCheck research shows that Kamil Zeynali did not mention in the interview that the Armenian side had withdrawn the. Armenia and Azerbaijan reaffirmed their 2007 agreement to refrain from interstate searches of each other in the CIS territory in 2024.
CivilNet
Đliyev: we expect constitutional changes from Armenia
âThe deadly weapons being supplied to Armenians by their new allies do not contribute to peace and stability,â he said.
PanArmenian
IRGC Ground Forces Deputy Chief on Armenia-Iran joint military drills
The two countries will conduct a joint military exercise on the border of Iran and the Republic of Armenia. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen border security between the two countries.
ArmenPressBot, Armenia, Iran to conduct joint military exercise, Armenia and Iran hold joint military exercises, Armenian, Iranian special forces to hold joint military drills, Armenia, Iran to hold joint military drills
đïž Politics & Government
EU mission increases number of night patrols along Armenian-Azerbaijani border
EU monitoring mission in Armenia (EUMA) has increased the number of night patrols along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border since March. The move is aimed at improving nighttime security and reducing possible tension.
ArmenPressBot, EU mission increases night patrols on Armenian-Azerbaijani border, EU Mission in Armenia increases number of night patrols
Armenia ready to verify accuracy of minefield maps with intâl experts â foreign ministry responds to Azeri claims
Armenia is ready to verify the accuracy of the maps given to Azerbaijan with involvement of international experts, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan has said. Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of mining mines in the past.
ArmenPressBot, Armenia is ready to verify the accuracy of minefield maps with international experts: MFA, Foreign Ministry says no more accurate landmine maps exist
Russia ready to help Armenia and Azerbaijan overcome disagreements, says foreign ministry spox
Russia is following the Armenian-Azeri border situation and calls on both sides to display restraint and resolve problems peacefully. Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow expects clarity about the issue by May this year. She also spoke about the opening of the Russian consulate-general in Armenia's Kapan.
ArmenPressBot, Russia calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to show restraint
Azerbaijani leader announces readiness to start trust building process with Armenia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has expressed readiness to take steps âin the direction of building trustâ with Armenia. Azerbaijan has been falsely accusing Armenia of border shootings in what Yerevan has described as a disinformation campaign.
ArmenPressBot, By taking small steps, we can build trust: Aliyev
Aliyev says Azerbaijan will not comply with ECHR rulings
Aliyev says rulings of the European Court of Human Rights are invalid since Azerbaijan was denied voting rights in PACE.
PanArmenian
Debate erupts over Armeniaâs roads and Bakuâs territorial claims
âSo, are you building roads to hand over to Azerbaijan or to serve our citizens?â Ghazaryan asked.
PanArmenian
Armenian, Danish parliamentarians discuss bilateral relations and regional issues
The Armenian delegation headed by Deputy Speaker Hakob Arshakyan held a meeting with the head of the Danish delegation. The meeting focused on the continuous development of Armenia-Denmark relations, interparliamentary cooperation, regional security, political and economic issues.
ArmenPressBot, Armenian, Iranian legislators reaffirm importance of economic cooperation
Armenian Foreign Ministry Secretary General meets Foreign Policy Advisor to Croatia's PM
Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia David Karapetyan had a meeting with Dino Mihanovic, Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Croatia. During the meeting, the sides discussed a range of issues concerning the Armenia-Croatia bilateral agenda.
ArmenPressBot, Armenian Foreign Ministry Secretary General meets Croatian MFA representatives and diplomatic academy students
Armenia, Azerbaijan reiterate commitment to 2007 deal on removing nationals from wanted list
The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs has commented on media reports suggesting that Armenia removed Azerbaijani nationals from its international wanted list. In 2024, Armenia and Azerbaijan reiterated commitment to the agreement whereby they wonât declare citizens of each otherâs countries wanted in the territory of the CIS countries.
ArmenPressBot, Yerevan, Baku reaffirm halting mutual interstate searches
Armenian Foreign Minister to participate in Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan will participate in the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum in TĂŒrkiye. This yearâs theme is âReclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented Worldâ
ArmenPressBot, Ararat Mirzoyan will participate in the Antalya Diplomatic Forum: MFA, Armenian FM to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Mirzoyan, Rubinyan named as Antalya forum attendees
President of Belgiumâs Senate attaches importance to Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process
Vice Speaker of the Armenian Parliament met with President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives. He said that the official recognition of Armeniaâs Armenian Genocide in 2015 was a significant step forward.
ArmenPressBot, Belgium backs peace Armenia-Azerbaijan peace plan
Congressmen call for US action to free Armenian captives in Azerbaijan and safeguard sovereignty
U.S. congressmen call on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz to secure the release of Armenian prisoners illegally held in Azerbaijan. The bipartisan letter by 25 members of the Congressional Armenian Caucus urges decisive American leadership in deterring Azerbaijani aggression and addressing obstacles to a just and lasting peace.
ArmenPressBot, US Congressmen Appeal to Rubio and Walz to Promote Release of Armenian Prisoners
Anahit Manasyan condemns manifestations of hate speech against the people of Artsakh
Hate speech against the people of Artsakh as a domestic political tool is not new in Armenia, the Ombudsman says. Hate speech is discriminatory, inciting intolerance and hatred, including on the basis of a person's place of birth or place of residence, to be highly condemnable.
CivilNet, Former Artsakh Ombudsman calls to avoid hate speech
Aliyev said when Baku-Tehran relations will be fully normalized
Ilham Aliyev has again set a precondition for the full normalization of Azerbaijani-Iranian relations. The attack on the Azerbaijan embassy in Tehran on January 27, 2023, aggravated the already complicated relations between the two sides. According to press reports, preparations are underway for a visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Azerbaijan.
CivilNet
Moscow expects to clarify the dates for opening the Russian Consulate in Kapan by May
Official Moscow expects clear agreements will be reached by May on the dates for the opening of the Russian Consulate General in the Armenian city of Kapan. The Iranian government made the decision to establish a consulate in Kapan in December 2021. The agreement to open a consulate was reached in May 2023 during a bilateral meeting of the leaders of Armenia and Russia.
CivilNet, Russia hopes to reach agreement on the timing for opening of Consulate General in Armeniaâs Syunik by May
Artsakh Constitution to be amended amid leadership concerns
Constitutional reforms aim to maintain Artsakh governmental continuity regardless of unforeseen leadership interruptions or political shifts in Armenia.
PanArmenian
Armenia, Congo discuss raw diamond supply cooperation
Armenia and Congo explore establishing stable, government-level cooperation in raw diamond supplies during UAE-hosted talks.
PanArmenian
Yerevan hosts NATO talks on military and democratic reforms
NATOâs liaison office representatives met with Armenian MPs to review defense reforms, regional security, and peace prospects with Azerbaijan and Turkey.
PanArmenian
Former Artsakh official slams Armenian foreign policy
âWhy do you keep repeating the well-known Azerbaijani theses?â Beglaryan asked in a social media post.
PanArmenian
Parliament majority leader meets with Cyprus Ambassador
Head of the Armenian National Assembly received the Ambassador of Cyprus to Armenia Michael Mavros in the National Assembly. The Ambassador highlighted the existing multi-layered and deep level of cooperation between Armenia and Cyprus.
ArmenPressBot
Armenian, UAE presidents discuss expansion of cooperation
President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two presidents discussed opportunities to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, particularly in infrastructure and energy.
ArmenPressBot, Presidents of Armenia, UAE discuss opportunities to expand mutually beneficial cooperation
Traffic accidents kill on average 1 person every day in Armenia per year
An average of 1 person dies every day in Armenia in traffic-related accidents annually, a senior lawmaker said on Wednesday. Andranik Kocharyan, the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Security Affairs, said that the statistics of road accidents in Armenia remains âconcerningâ He made the remarks at parliamentary hearings about traffic safety in Armenia.
ArmenPressBot, Hundreds of people die in Armenia every year due to traffic accidents.
UAE official: Armenians known for their peacefulness
Ghobash emphasized that âArmenians are known for their peacefulnessâ and are highly respected in various Arab countries.
PanArmenian
Marukyan says Armenia's EU membership is an illusion
The leader of the Bright Armenia party and former ambassador-at-large, expressed skepticism about Armenia's potential EU membership.
PanArmenian
đ” Economy
France TV Pierre Siracusa meets with industry experts in Yerevan
Pierre Siracusa, Director of the Youth and Education Department at France TV, held a meeting with film and animation producers on April 9. The meeting, which took place at the Armenian Cinema Foundation, focused on investment programs and production secrets in films, TV series, feature films, and documentaries. France TV finances fifty percent of French-produced animation, with the other fifty percent shared by five private players.
ArmenPressBot
Armenia's "Crossroads of Peace" is very important and aligns with our concept â ADB's Don Lambert
The more Armenia is integrated into major regional economic projects, the lower the probability of war would be, says ADB's Don Lambert. The further the peace process progresses in the South Caucasus, the more opportunities would arise for businessmen, he said.
ArmenPressBot
đ§Ș Science & Technology
SADA: Armenian-founded company wins 2025 Google Cloud Global Partner of the Year Award for Google Workspace
SADA, An Insight company, a leading business and technology consultancy, announced today it has received the 2025 Google Cloud Global Partner of the Year Award for Google Workspace. SADA is recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem.
ArmRadio
đ Culture
Armenia, Germany sign document to strengthen cultural cooperation
A Joint Declaration of Intent on cooperation in the field of culture was signed between the Ministry of Science, Culture, and Sports of Armenia and the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The document was signed by Minister Zhanna Andreasyan and the Ambassador of Germany to Armenia.
ArmenPressBot
Franceâs Charenton-le-Pont hosts Armenian cultural days
A two-week series of events titled Days of Armenia, Cultural Journey to Armenia kicked off on April 7 in Charenton-le-Pont, France. Mayor Hervé Gicquel and Armenian Embassy third secretary Shiraz Hovakimyan attended the opening ceremony.
ArmenPressBot
✠Sport
European Wrestling: Armeniaâs Arsen Harutyunyan wins silver
Arsen Harutyunyan has secured the silver medal at the European Freestyle Wrestling Championship held in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Armenian wrestler is a four-time European champion. He is also a three-time bronze medalist at the World Championships.
ArmenPressBot
Armenia to host the 2025 EKF Senior Championships
Armenia will host the 2025 EKF Senior Championships for the first time from May 7-11. More than 1,000 athletes and delegates from 54 countries are expected to participate. The tournament is being held with state support.
ArmenPressBot
Armen Melikbekyan is not going to resign from the position of FFA President.
Armen Melikbekyan is not going to resign from the post of President of the Football Federation of Armenia. Football fans accuse him of poor management of the federation, problems with clubs and defeats of the national team. He has been the President of Armenia since 2017 and is a member of UEFA Executive Committee.
CivilNet, FFA President denies resignation amid criticism over defeats
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