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- 1Pashinyan Escalates Feud with Armenian Apostolic Church●Separation of Church and State Is Unnegotiable: Pashinyan’s Feud with the Church
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is locked in an escalating feud with the Armenian Apostolic Church, insisting that the separation of church and state is non-negotiable. The standoff has become a prominent political flashpoint in Armenia, with the government and the church publicly trading accusations and drawing widespread attention to the limits of the church's role in politics.
- 2Azerbaijan Marks Remembrance Day for 2020 War Heroes▼Remembrance Day Marked in Azerbaijan Honoring 2020 War Heroes
Azerbaijan is observing Remembrance Day, honoring those who fought and died in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war with Armenia. The commemoration pays tribute to soldiers and veterans of the six-week conflict, which ended with a Russian-brokered ceasefire in November 2020. Coverage highlights the country's continued public remembrance of the war and its casualties.
- 3Wildberries trials ride-hailing service in Armenia▼Russia’s Wildberries test launches ride-hailing service in Armenia: THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS
Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries has begun testing a ride-hailing service in Armenia, according to Civilnet's weekly business roundup. The move marks an expansion of the company's activities beyond online retail into mobility as it grows its footprint in the South Caucasus.
- 4AMISP publishes white paper on church-state separation in Armenia▼AMISP releases white paper on the separation of church and state in Armenia
The Armenian Institute for Security Policy (AMISP) has released a white paper addressing the separation of church and state in Armenia. The document examines the relationship between the government and the Armenian Apostolic Church, a longstanding and contested issue in the country's public life. Little further detail about the paper's findings or reception is currently available.
- 5Armenian Bar Association Report Backs US-Armenia Tech Cooperation▼Armenian Bar Association Releases Report Advancing U.S.–Armenia Cooperation in AI and Advanced Technology
The Armenian Bar Association has released a new report outlining ways to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Armenia in artificial intelligence and advanced technology. The report is expected to inform policy discussions on legal frameworks, trade and innovation ties between the two countries, though further details of its recommendations have not yet been widely reported.
- 6Young European Ambassadors hold heritage exchange event in Armenia●Armenia: Young European Ambassadors host heritage exchange event
Young European Ambassadors have hosted a cultural heritage exchange event in Armenia, bringing participants together to share and discuss the country's traditions and history. The initiative is part of EU-funded outreach efforts connecting young people across the EU's Eastern neighbourhood, and it highlights ongoing cultural cooperation between Armenia and its European partners.