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Armenia, a Caucasus country, is a former Soviet republic. Landlocked, it borders Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran. On April 24, Armenians mark the anniversary of the Ottoman genocide of Armenia in 1915.

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June 21, 2024

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Armenians disappointed with Russia

Armenians disappointed with Russia

Armenia's relationship with Russia continues to cool. The country is turning towards the West.
PoliticsJuly 1, 202405:05 min
A serviceman in the territory of the 102nd Russian military base of the Southern Military District in Gyumri.

Armenia: Concerns over alliance and territorial integrity

Armenia: Concerns over alliance and territorial integrity

Armenians worry about a potential shift away from Russia amid their government's disappointment with Kremlin's alliance.
PoliticsJune 19, 202404:33 min
Khanum Tamrazyan, Armenian villager in the Tavush province in Northern Armenia, points in the direction of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, which can be seen in the background.

Armenians fear plan to return land to Azerbaijan

Armenians fear plan to return land to Azerbaijan

The return of several enclaves is being hailed as a step toward peace. DW met Armenian locals who are angry and worried.
ConflictsMay 2, 202404:49 min

Armenia

Here we have listed reception information for Armenia.
April 29, 2024
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Indian workers in Armenia claim abuse from job agencies

Indian workers in Armenia claim abuse from job agencies

Recruitment agencies in India promise well paying jobs in Armenia. But many workers say they're being exploited.
Human RightsFebruary 27, 2024
Two children play in the dirt while behind them a long line of cars laden with goods are in a traffic jam

Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh adjust to life in Armenia

Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh adjust to life in Armenia

The 100,000 people who fled to Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh are trying to reorient themselves far from home.
ConflictsDecember 4, 202305:53 min
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The Gevorgyan family, who fled Nagorno-Karabakh, sits around a table.

Nagorno-Karabakh refugees struggling in Armenia

More than 100,000 ethnic Armenians have left their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh and fled to an uncertain future.
ConflictsNovember 29, 202303:44 min
Cars and men against a mountainous backdrop

Nagorno-Karabakh's Armenians fleeing in dramatic escape

People are leaving however they can, cramped in cars, trucks and busses, many of them crying, hungry and traumatized.
ConflictsSeptember 28, 2023
Protesters gather, discuss and wave the flag of Nagorno-Karabakh in front of a government building in the Armenian capital Yerevan as police look on

Armenia in political crisis after Nagorno-Karabakh defeat

The opposition has demanded that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan resign for "giving Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan."
ConflictsSeptember 21, 2023
An Azerbaijani flag is hoisted in Baku

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Will EU take on Azerbaijan?

Calls are again growing for the EU to take a firmer line with Azerbaijan. Hopeful Armenians shouldn't hold their breath.
PoliticsSeptember 21, 2023
A man dressed in black stands at a border checkpoint next to a concrete block with a red stop sign hanging from it

Armenia turns away from Russia amid Nagorno-Karabakh block

When Azerbaijan blocked the road that links Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, Russia was expected to help.
ConflictsSeptember 14, 202304:16 min
A Russian soldier stands next to a metal fence

Armenia: Growing fears of another war with Azerbaijan

The ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh is fragile. Civilians in the disputed enclave are preparing for a violent escalation.
ConflictsMarch 28, 2023
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