AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEurovision Shock: Armenia failed to qualify for the Eurovision 2026 final after the second semi-final in Vienna, joining Azerbaijan, Switzerland and Latvia among the eliminated acts. Church Clash: A bitter church row is widening ahead of June elections, with AFP describing growing anger at government moves against Catholicos Karekin II and clashes that are now splitting society. EAEU Line: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated he is not pursuing a policy against the EAEU, arguing the bloc would be paralyzed without consensus decisions. Elections Under Fire: Reports say teachers and schoolchildren in Aragatsotn were pulled into ruling-party campaign activity during class time, prompting monitoring groups to call it a serious legal violation. Armenia-Turkey Trade: Turkey approved streamlined rules for direct trade with Armenia via third countries, a step aimed at reopening the border and reshaping competition for local businesses. US-Armenia Minerals: Narek Mkrtchyan met Joshua Kroon to discuss US cooperation on extracting and processing critical minerals.
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