Podcasts about prime minister nikol pashinyan

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 9: Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attends Victory Day celebrations in Moscow; Armenian lawmakers warn of potential Russian interference in the 2026 parliamentary elections; UNHCR announces suspension of its operations in Azerbaijan and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 9: Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attends Victory Day celebrations in Moscow; Armenian lawmakers warn of potential Russian interference in the 2026 parliamentary elections; UNHCR announces suspension of its operations in Azerbaijan and more. The post PM Nikol Pashinyan Attends Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 21: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan unveils his vision for “The Real Armenia”; former President Robert Kocharyan slams the government in a press conference, vowing to stay in politics; major snowstorm brings Yerevan to a standstill and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 21: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan unveils his vision for “The Real Armenia”; former President Robert Kocharyan slams the government in a press conference, vowing to stay in politics; major snowstorm brings Yerevan to a standstill and more. The post Ep. 323: The Week in Review (21.02.25) appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 7: Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meets with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during official visit to Washington DC; trial of former Artsakh officials continues in Baku; miners and technicians at Armenia's largest mine continue wildcat strike and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 7: Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meets with U.S. Vice President JD Vance during official visit to Washington DC; trial of former Artsakh officials continues in Baku; miners and technicians at Armenia's largest mine continue wildcat strike and more. The post Ep. 321: The Week in Review (07.02.25) appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 25: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet on the sidelines of the BRIC summit; Armenia and Azerbaijan ratify regulations governing joint border commissions; a senior U.S. official delivers a letter from President Joe Biden to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 25: Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet on the sidelines of the BRIC summit; Armenia and Azerbaijan ratify regulations governing joint border commissions; a senior U.S. official delivers a letter from President Joe Biden to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and more. The post Ep. 307: The Week in Review (25.10.24) appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of September 27: Today, September 27, marks the fourth anniversary of the start of the 2020 Artsakh War; a delegation led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attends the 79th session of the UN General Assembly; foreign affairs ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in New York City and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of September 27: Today, September 27, marks the fourth anniversary of the start of the 2020 Artsakh War; a delegation led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attends the 79th session of the UN General Assembly; foreign affairs ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan meet in New York City and more. The post Ep. 303: The Week in Review (27.09.24) appeared first on EVN Report.

*) Israel kills Gaza civilians as US touts progress in truce talks Israel has killed at least nine Palestinian civilians, including children, in a strike that targeted a gathering of civilians in the al Shati camp west of Gaza City, Palestine's official news agency WAFA reported. WAFA said that "the occupation's warplanes also targeted a residential tower West of Khan Younis in southern Gaza." *) Protesters flood DNC site in Chicago, voicing outrage over Gaza war Thousands of protesters have marched toward the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day to voice their opposition to Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, as Chicago officials said they were committed to keeping the demonstrations peaceful. Despite President Biden leaving the race and Vice President Kamala Harris set to accept the Democratic nomination this week, protesters say their plans remain unchanged. A spokesperson for the Coalition to March on the DNC, Hatem Abudayyeh, said, "We have to play our part in the belly of the beast to stop the genocide, to end US aid to Israel and stand with Palestine." *) Putin offers to mediate between Azerbaijan and Armenia for peace deal Russian President Vladimir Putin said on a visit to Baku that Moscow was still committed to its historic role of mediating peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Putin said, "If we can do something to sign a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia... we will be very happy to." The Russian leader said that after his Baku visit, he will contact Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to "tell him about the results of the negotiations". *) Civilians scramble to escape Ukraine's Pokrovsk as Russian forces close in Civilians have fled from Ukraine's eastern city of Pokrovsk, where the Russian army is bearing down fast despite a lightning Ukrainian incursion into the Kursk region. Local authorities said that Russian forces were advancing so quickly that families were under orders to leave the city and other nearby towns and villages starting on Tuesday. Officials said that around 53,000 people still live in Pokrovsk, and some of them decided to get out immediately. *) Yemen floods leave 60 dead, nearly 268,000 affected: UN Torrential rainfall in war-stricken Yemen has caused severe flooding, leading to at least 60 deaths since July, with 13 others still missing and a total of 268,000 people affected, according to the United Nations. Since July, flash floods in Yemen have resulted in 36 deaths in Hodeida, nine in Ibb, eight in Marib, and seven in Taiz, according to a UN humanitarian agency (OCHA) report released on Monday.

For the first time in 10 years in office, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Yerevan. The country's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has threatened to withdraw from the CSTO treaty, which is seen as Russia's alternative to NATO, after Moscow's inaction in the war in Nagorno-Karabakh. Does this mean that Yerevan is moving away from the Kremlin and is seeking to build a new alliance, but this time with the West? - Впервые за 10 лет на должности генсека НАТО Йенс Столтенберг прибыл с визитом в Ереван. Премьер-министр этой страный Никол Пашинян пригрозил выйти из договора ОДКБ, что рассматривается как российская альтернатива НАТО, после бездействия Москвы в войне в Нагорном Карабахе. Значит ли это, что Ереван отдаляется от Кремля и стремится построить новый союз, но на этот раз с Западом?

Last week, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned that Azerbaijan might be preparing to launch a full-scale war. His warning came amidst peace negotiations between the two countries that have been ongoing since the end of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War of 2020. This week, we speak to Crisis Group's Olesya Vartanyan, to independent researcher Shujaat Ahmadzada, and to writer and Carnegie Senior Fellow Thomas de Waal about the likelihood of a war breaking out between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the current status of the peace talks. Read more: Pashinyan warns Azerbaijan seeks ‘full-scale war' Russian border guards obstructed EU mission in Armenia Pashinyan and Aliyev meet at Munich Security Conference Become a supporter at oc-media.org/support_us, or on Patreon.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 9: European Council President Charles Michel and Russian President Vladimir Putin enthusiastically congratulate Ilham Aliyev on his landslide victory; Armenia's president travels to Hungary for an official visit; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan once again speaks about the need to change Armenia's Constitution to remove the reference to the declaration of independence and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of February 9: European Council President Charles Michel and Russian President Vladimir Putin enthusiastically congratulate Ilham Aliyev on his landslide victory; Armenia's president travels to Hungary for an official visit; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan once again speaks about the need to change Armenia's Constitution to remove the reference to the declaration of independence and more. The post Ep. 271: The Week in Review (09.02.24) appeared first on EVN Report.

Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says, in the coming days, there will be no Armenians left in the enclave. Also: safer brain surgery using AI possible in two years and, remembering Harry Potter actor Sir Michael Gambon who has died aged 82.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 9, 2023: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has a brief meeting with llham Aliyev in Ankara at Erdogan's inauguration ceremony; The U.S and the EU call on Azerbaijan to restore the supply of energy to Artsakh; Azerbaijan postpones the meeting of foreign ministers in Washington.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of June 9, 2023: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has a brief meeting with llham Aliyev in Ankara at Erdogan's inauguration ceremony; The U.S and the EU call on Azerbaijan to restore the supply of energy to Artsakh; Azerbaijan postpones the meeting of foreign ministers in Washington. The post Ep. 237: The Week in Review (09.06.23) appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of April 21: Azerbaijani Armed Forces shell Armenian positions in Gegharkunik region; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterates that Armenia recognizes Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, expects Baku to do the same; parents of the 15 soldiers killed in a fire in a military barracks block streets leading to the Government building and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of April 21: Azerbaijani Armed Forces shell Armenian positions in Gegharkunik region; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterates that Armenia recognizes Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, expects Baku to do the same; parents of the 15 soldiers killed in a fire in a military barracks block streets leading to the Government building and more. The post Ep. 231: The Week in Review (21.04.23) appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 7: Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meets with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Prague; he also meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan; the EU will send a civilian monitoring mission on the border of Armenia; 17 Armenian POWs are repatriated and more

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 7: Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meets with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Prague; he also meets with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan; the EU will send a civilian monitoring mission on the border of Armenia; 17 Armenian POWs are repatriated and more The post Ep. 205: The Week in Review (07.10.22) appeared first on EVN Report.

Dozens of soldiers have been killed in fighting between neighbouring countries Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said 49 of its soldiers died in overnight clashes. Azerbaijan says 50 of its military personnel were killed. Also in the programme: Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba accused Germany of not supplying enough heavy weapons, we will hear the view from Berlin; and British film director Terence Davies tells us the significance of the godfather of the New Wave of French cinema, Jean-Luc Godard, who died today in Switzerland. (Photo: File photo of Azerbaijan soldiers in position in the Tartar region in 2016. Credit: Getty Images).

In the latest edition of #InsightsWithEricHacopian, Eric reads a short memo to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in the aftermath of last week's major escalation in Karabakh. Eric also talks about Armenia's high economic growth figures for this year, as well as reported negotiations between Armenia and India for military equipment purchases.

In the latest edition of Insights With Eric Hacopian, Eric discusses US President Joe Biden's decision to waive Section 907, which allows for military assistance to Azerbaijan. Eric also discusses Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recent press conference and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's move to block Sweden and Finland from joining NATO. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 1: Parliament votes to strip two opposition MPs of their positions in the National Assembly for their prolonged absences; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says several Armenian villages will be handed over to Azerbaijan; Armenia has its first woman Prosecutor General and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 1: Parliament votes to strip two opposition MPs of their positions in the National Assembly for their prolonged absences; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says several Armenian villages will be handed over to Azerbaijan; Armenia has its first woman Prosecutor General and more. The post Ep. 193: The Week in Review (01.07.22) appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 13: Armenian and Azerbaijani delegations will meet in Moscow next week to discuss border demarcation issues; opposition protests continue in Yerevan; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the Netherlands on an official visit and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 13: Armenian and Azerbaijani delegations will meet in Moscow next week to discuss border demarcation issues; opposition protests continue in Yerevan; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the Netherlands on an official visit and more. The post Ep. 187: The Week in Review (13.05.22) appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 6: Opposition protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continue; special envoys for Armenian-Turkish rapprochement meet for the third time in Vienna; Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the U.S. on an official visit and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 6: Opposition protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continue; special envoys for Armenian-Turkish rapprochement meet for the third time in Vienna; Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the U.S. on an official visit and more. The post Ep. 186: The Week in Review (06.05.22) appeared first on EVN Report.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of April 22: Leaders of Armenia and Russia issue a joint statement following bilateral talks in Moscow; Artur Vanetsyan, leader of the parliamentary opposition faction “I Have Honor” starts sit-in in Yerevan's Freedom Square; during the Government session, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says no document on Artsakh will be signed without public consultations.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of April 22: Leaders of Armenia and Russia issue a joint statement following bilateral talks in Moscow; Artur Vanetsyan, leader of the parliamentary opposition faction “I Have Honor” starts sit-in in Yerevan's Freedom Square; during the Government session, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says no document on Artsakh will be signed without public consultations. The post Ep. 184: The Week in Review (22.04.22) appeared first on EVN Report.

Armenian President Armen Sarkisian announced that he was resigning his largely ceremonial position, citing the inability of his office to influence policy during times of national crisis. The announcement comes on the back of a period of instability in the ex-Soviet Caucasus nation in the wake of a war with its long-standing rival Azerbaijan. Armenia's humiliating defeat and loss of disputed territory in late 2020 ultimately sparked massive street rallies and a domestic crisis that pitted Sarkisian against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. He says the president does not have the necessary tools to influence the important processes of foreign and domestic policy in difficult times for the people and the country.

Armenian President Armen Sarkisian announced that he was resigning his largely ceremonial position, citing the inability of his office to influence policy during times of national crisis. The announcement comes on the back of a period of instability in the ex-Soviet Caucasus nation in the wake of a war with its long-standing rival Azerbaijan. Armenia's humiliating defeat and loss of disputed territory in late 2020 ultimately sparked massive street rallies and a domestic crisis that pitted Sarkisian against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. He says the president does not have the necessary tools to influence the important processes of foreign and domestic policy in difficult times for the people and the country.

Armenian President Armen Sarkisian announced that he was resigning his largely ceremonial position, citing the inability of his office to influence policy during times of national crisis. The announcement comes on the back of a period of instability in the ex-Soviet Caucasus nation in the wake of a war with its long-standing rival Azerbaijan. Armenia's humiliating defeat and loss of disputed territory in late 2020 ultimately sparked massive street rallies and a domestic crisis that pitted Sarkisian against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. He says the president does not have the necessary tools to influence the important processes of foreign and domestic policy in difficult times for the people and the country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held trilateral talks with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Sochi on Friday, November 26. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/news/2021/11/26/putin-holds-trilateral-talks-with-armenia-s-pashinyan-and-azerbaijan-s-aliyev-in-sochi

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan triggered a snap election after resigning from his role in April of this year. He has managed to overcome the criticism that followed Armenia's loss in the Nagorno-Karabakh war. But what will his second term hold for Armenia's relations in the Caucasus region?

Three elections for the price one one! This week we're covering the Mongolian presidential election, which saw a landslide victory for the candidate of the governing party and a potential restructuring of this surprising democracy's party system. But we're also examining Iran's unique brand of authoritarianism in its presidential elections, and heading over to Armenia, where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has managed to pull off an impressive victory in a race which was considered to be close. Follow us on twitter @Ballotworld and please rate and subscribe wherever you're listening

*** Support Talk Eastern Europe. Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/TalkEasternEuropeThis episode of Talk Eastern Europe heads back to the Southern Caucasus following the serious clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia last year. The fighting came to an end with a Russian-negotiated peace agreement, providing Azerbaijan with some territorial gains and putting Russian peacekeeping troops on the ground in the region. In Armenia the agreement was seen as a humiliating defeat for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who was forced to accept the agreement and was heavily criticized in the country.This episode takes a look at the political developments that have taken place since the agreement was signed. Adam sits down with Armenian journalist Ani Avetisyan to get some insight on the current situation there as the country braces for pre-term elections on June 20th. Resources and context:“This conflict was always on the edge of Europe”, An interview with Thomas de Waal. New Eastern Europe issue 3/2021: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2021/04/11/this-conflict-was-always-on-the-edge-of-europe/“Pashinyan announces changes to electoral system before elections” by Ani Avetisyan, OC Media 25 March 2021: https://oc-media.org/pashinyan-announces-changes-to-electoral-system-before-elections/“Turkey, Russia and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict” By: Natalia Konarzewska. New Eastern Europe 1-2/2021: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2021/02/03/turkey-russia-and-the-nagorno-karabakh-conflict/Talk Eastern Europe Episode 55: Episode 55: Nagorno-Karabkh on fire (again) https://www.spreaker.com/user/talkeasterneurope/tee-55>>> Check out “Tales from the Baltics” - the newest issue of New Eastern Europe. Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/3fZWpkd Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Groups/TalkEasternEurope Talk Eastern Europe is a member of the EuroPod network. Check it out here: https://www.bullemedia.eu/europod

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of April 9: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan travels to Moscow for an official visit; families are devastated after a plane supposedly bringing Armenian POWs home from Azerbaijan is empty; coup charges against former high-ranking officials are dropped because of a lack of evidence and more.

The streets of Armenia are hot with protest, as several military generals and hundreds of protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his handling of last year’s deadly conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. After accusing the military of a coup attempt, Pashinyan is calling for early elections and proposing a referendum to adopt a new constitution. But will that be enough to calm the opposition and keep himself in office?In this episode:Richard Giragosian (@Richard_RSC), director of the Regional Studies Center, an independent think tank in Armenia's capital.Connect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)

*) Kidnappers release all schoolgirls abducted from Nigeria's Zamfara All 279 Nigerian students kidnapped from their boarding school in Zamfara state have been released. Authorities initially said 317 girls were abducted by hundreds of gunmen from the school in remote Jangebe village on Friday. But Zafara Governor Dr Bello Matawalle confirmed that the total number of female students abducted and released is 279. *) US urges Saudi Arabia to disband force behind Khashoggi killing The US State Department has urged Saudi Arabia to disband an elite unit that Washington sanctioned over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A declassified US report concluded Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the killing of Khashoggi. However, the US has not sanctioned him. The Biden administration is trying to tip the balance of power towards Washington in its ties with the kingdom, a longtime US beneficiary and benefactor. *) WHO says world won’t vanquish virus this year The World Health Organization has warned that it is unrealistic to think the world will be done with Covid-19 pandemic by the end of this year. The coronavirus pandemic has killed over 2.5 million people and infected 115 million globally. Meanwhile, Turkey has lifted weekend lockdowns in low-and medium-risk cities. *) Armenia PM says ready for early elections Armenia’s embattled Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says he is ready to hold early elections to end the country's political crisis. Pashinyan has been under fire for his handling of last year’s disastrous war with Azerbaijan, facing calls for his resignation by the military's top brass. With Pashinyan accusing the military of an attempted coup, political uncertainty is threatening to set off a power struggle in the ex-Soviet republic. And finally… *) Police search Barcelona clubs offices, make several arrests Spain's police have raided the offices of football club Barcelona and arrested several people, six days after the club’s presidential elections. Local media said one of those arrested was former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The raids were reportedly carried out in connection with last year’s “Barcagate” that saw a smear campaign against club players and officials.

  Arthur Khachatryan, a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s Supreme Body says that the Homeland Salvation Movement, an alliance of opposition political parties that came together during the 2020 Artsakh War, will continue applying pressure, holding protests and conducting acts of civil disobedience until Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resigns.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of December 25: Protests, rallies and acts of civil disobedience, organized by the Homeland Salvation Movement, continue in Yerevan; facing protesters near Goris, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan cuts his trip to Syunik short; during search and rescue operations, six conscripts who were missing for 70 days and two civilians missing for 61 days are found and more.

In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of December 11: Protests and calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan continue: Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan participates in a victory parade in Baku; three elderly Armenian civilians in Azerbaijani captivity are returned to Armenia, one of them dies shortly after.

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of December 4: The opposition continues to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation, tables its own candidate; the last remaining regions of Artsakh are handed over to Azerbaijan; Human Rights Watch publishes a damning report on the inhumane treatment of Armenian POWs and more.

One of the worlds most strategically sensitive conflict zones heated up dramatically last month when Armenian and Azerbaijani forces engaged in fighting which cost 17 lives. It is the latest twist in the long struggle over the disputed territory of Nagorno Karabakh and it prompted warnings from Moscow and Washington. Stephen Sackur speaks to Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. He swept to power promising reform, so how come Armenia seems preoccupied with fighting old battles?

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of June 19: Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the opposition Prosperous Armenia Party, was stripped of his parliamentary immunity and is to face criminal charges; Armenia’s former President Robert Kochayan granted bail for an unprecedented amount for Armenia; two high ranking former police chiefs are charged; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia needs a new Constitution. 

  EVN Report has an exclusive interview with Egor Zaitsev, the World Health Organization Representative in Armenia to discuss the global and national situation of the COVID-19 pandemic; two new cases of the virus are confirmed, bringing the total to eight; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suspends his campaign for the referendum; a contract soldier is killed by Azerbaijani gunfire and more.

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of February 14: Armenians will be voting in a constitutional referendum this April; an avalanche kills three soldiers bringing the number of non-combat deaths in the army to 12 since the beginning of the year; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan travels to Germany for a state visit and more. Update: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the Munich Security Conference tomorrow. Their discussion will be moderated by Celeste Wallander, President of the U.S.-Russia Foundation; charges against Vachagan Ghazaryan [and his wife], the former head of security of former President Serzh Sargsyan for illegal enrichment and false asset disclosure have been dropped.   

Louisa Sharamatayan talks with Araksya Karapetyan! Emmy award winning anchor Araksya Karapetyan anchors the morning newscasts on FOX 11’s Good Day LA in Los Angeles. A native of Armenia, Araksya moved to the United States from Gyumri when she was seven years old. A devastating earthquake, a brewing conflict with Azerbaijan, and the demise of the Soviet Union all contributed to her family's decision to leave their homeland. Araksya grew up in Palos Verdes Estates, California but her connection to her homeland has remained strong. Araksya has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Araksya began her television career as an intern at KABC-TV in Los Angeles, KFI 640 AM radio in Burbank and Torrance CitiCABLE 3. Her interest in journalism sparked in 2006 when she went back to Armenia for a visit after graduating college. While there, she decided to spend her time not by being a tourist, but by exploring to see what everyday life was really like for the average Armenian. Araksya grabbed a camcorder and literally hit the streets of Gyrumi to talk to everyday people about life post-communism. She interviewed people and visited places such as an orphanage, a psychiatric ward, some schools, and a home for the elderly to fully understand the issues the newly democratic country was facing. That experience —and that trip —-ignited her passion to pursue journalism. Araksya has been reporting and anchoring at FOX 11 for the past 7 1/2 years. Before coming back home to Los Angeles, Araksya worked in Idaho Falls, Idaho as a reporter, photographer, editor, writer, producer and weekend anchor. She then made an impressive jump from the small town of Idaho Falls to Portland, Oregon. She spent two years there as a general assignment reporter, always leading the evening newscasts with the big investigative stories of the day. Araksya also had an opportunity to host a lifestyle show while in Portland, giving her a chance to showcase more of her personality. Over the years Araksya has gotten heavily involved with the Armenian community in Los Angeles. She recently emceed the welcoming ceremony of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at Los Angeles city hall and had the opportunity to speak to the Prime Minster in an exclusive interview. This past April, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recognized Araksya for her dedicated work within the Armenian American community. In October, Araksya accepted the “Excellence in Media” Award from the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA -WR) in her tireless effort to bring attention to the Armenian Cause, for being the voice of the community and for serving as a role model for the younger generation. Pan Armenian TV named Araksya “television personality of the year” during this year’s Armenian Influencer Awards. “I am fortunate to have a job that I love and have chosen a career that challenges me every day to grow and evolve both professionally and personally. I also happen to be in a position now which allows me to share with others my culture, the Armenian story and the Armenian cause. I don’t for a moment take any of it for granted. I count my blessing everyday.” Araksya resides in Palos Verdes Estates with her husband and two daughters Sevan and Sona. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of November 22: Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is confronted by an Azerbaijani blogger during a meeting with the Armenian community in a church in Milan; details about what parliament discussed and voted on; Armenian refugees from Baku, finally to receive homes after a 30-year wait.

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of September 27: Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pays an official visit to the United States; fresh criminal charges are brought against former high ranking officials; Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Armenia next week and more. 

On September 9, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the Amulsar gold Mine will continue to operate in Armenia’s south. This announcement comes despite year-long protests by activists and residents of nearby towns, and despite an environmental impact assessment report that warns of significant impact to the environment. Peter Liakhov, English section editor of Tbilisi-based Open Caucasus Media joins the show. For more, visit: www.civilnet.am/.

  In EVN Report’s news roundup for the week of September 13, the trial of Armenia’s second President Robert Kocharyan continues to cause tensions; Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says the government does not have any legal grounds to terminate operations of the Amulsar gold mine; new charges are brought against Levon Sargsyan, brother of former Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and more.

Shortly after taking office, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government initiated changes within the structure of Armenia’s government, which included reducing the number of ministries from 17 to 12. It was decided that the functions of the ministry of the diaspora will be incorporated directly into the office of the Prime Minister and a position for a High Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs was created. The first person to hold this position is Zareh Sinanyan, appointed on June 14. For more, visit: www.civilnet.am/.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan returns from first official visit to Iran. Azerbaijan sentences an Armenian citizen to 20 years in prison. Timothy Straight, the Honorary Consul of Finland and Norway in Armenia who also has social entrepreneurship initiatives in the region, discusses economic development in rural Armenian regions of Armenia. The biggest stories and ideas — from Armenia and the region — in less than 15 minutes. ARMENIA UNLOCKED, a podcast from CivilNet TV, brings you reporting and analysis from specialists around the world.    For more, visit: www.civilnet.am/