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Pashinyan’s campaign against Church leadership backfires

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has intensified his battle with the Armenian Church, charging archbishops and even Catholicos Karekin II with obstruction of justice. But in pushing this fight aggressively, is he endangering his own political standing? Eric Hacopian examines the national and electoral stakes, and why Pashinyan’s focus on the Church could backfire as Armenia heads toward June’s parliamentary elections.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

Moscow rejects Pashinyan’s call to transfer railway concession

📍 Russia rejected Prime Minister Pashinyan’s proposal to transfer Armenia’s railway concession to a third country. Yerevan argues that Moscow’s control and years of underinvestment are discouraging transit partners.📍 A new U.S.-Armenia agreement seeks to replace Metsamor nuclear plant with small modular reactors, though experts note the transition will take 10-15 years. 📍 Rural Armenia and the healthcare gap- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Fmk1fnemU #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/civilnet.am/- Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/CivilNetTV- Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/s/civilnetv- Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@civilnet.am- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CivilNet.TV- Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/civilnet.bsky.social - Check our website: https://www.civilnet.am/

Democracy Watch | The Rule of Law or Rule by Law? Armenia’s Deepening Church Crisis

On February 14, a criminal case was initiated against Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. The case centers on allegations of obstructing the enforcement of a court decision to temporarily reinstate Arman (Gevorg) Saroyan as Primate of the Massyatsotn (Masis) Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. On January 10, Catholicos Karekin II removed [https://www.civilnet.am/news/995735/%d5%b4%d5%a1%d5%bd%d5%b5%d5%a1%d6%81%d5%b8%d5%bf%d5%b6%d5%ab-%d5%a9%d5%a5%d5%b4%d5%ab-%d5%a1%d5%bc%d5%a1%d5%bb%d5%b6%d5%b8%d6%80%d5%a4%d5%b6-%d5%a1%d5%a6%d5%a1%d5%bf%d5%be%d5%a5%d5%ac-%d5%a7-%d5%ba%d5%a1%d5%b7%d5%bf%d5%b8%d5%b6%d5%ab%d6%81/] Bishop Gevorg Saroyan from his position as diocesan head, citing abuse of authority, neglect of duties, and alleged pressure on clergy. Saroyan, who had publicly called for the Catholicos’ resignation, aligning himself with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, challenged the dismissal in court. On January 16, the Armavir Court of First Instance issued an interim order requiring [https://panarmenian.net/m/eng/news/329841] his temporary reinstatement pending a final ruling.

Inside Armenia’s growing investment wave

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s historic visit to Armenia brought major investment announcements and fresh momentum to U.S.-Armenia economic ties. In this interview, Dr. Hovsep Patvakanyan, Head of the Investment Council of Armenia, discusses the implications for Armenia’s tech sector. He also explains the significance of the Trump Route initiative (TRIPP) and what a potential opening of the Turkey-Armenia border could mean for regional trade and transportation costs.0:00- US-Armenia deals announced during Vice President Vance’s visit 2:19- $4 billion Firebird AI project 6:16- Development of legislative framework & alternative investment tools 9:46- New interest from foreign companies in Armenia 14:18- Will the Turkish border open and what impact will that have? 18:26- What will the Trump Route mean for Armenia? #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

EU appoints new head of monitoring mission in Armenia

📍 The European Union has appointed Finnish police officer Satu Koivu as the new head of its monitoring mission in Armenia.📍 Armenia continues to tighten regulations on cryptocurrency businesses, requiring them to obtain a license from the Central Bank and banning exchanges between crypto and cash.📍 This Week in Business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4SgdqI2YUc Credits: Ruptly#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia