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The Armenian government has approved a bill to kickstart the country's bid for European Union membership, with the final decision to be made through a national referendum.
The Armenian government approved a draft law on Thursday to begin the process of applying for European Union membership.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, speaking in Yerevan, clarified that while this decision lays the groundwork for EU accession talks, the final decision will be made through a national referendum. Pashinyan emphasized that the roadmap for EU membership will need to be discussed with the EU before the referendum takes place.
Following government approval, the draft will be presented to Armenia's parliament for further consideration, expected to be completed by the end of January.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov remarked that Armenia has the right to pursue EU membership, but noted the challenges of being part of both the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and the EU. He stated that membership in both organizations would be incompatible due to differing trade and customs regulations, while reaffirming that EEU membership remains beneficial for Armenia.
Counting is underway in Armenia's elections. The results of the vote are set to determine the political direction of the country of three million people for the next few years. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is hoping to fend off challenges from several pro-Russia candidates to secure a third term.
Armenian authorities arrested six candidates from the pro-Russian Strong Armenia bloc on Saturday, one day before voters were due to take part in parliamentary elections.
The Prime Minister's party is in the lead as Armenian media are reporting that the country's Central Election Commission has completed the vote count in the parliamentary elections. An official announcement is still expected.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the number of casualties its citizens suffered as a result of the 5 June drone attacks on the cargo ships Natra and Zircon in the Sea of Azov. In a statement, it said four Azerbaijani citizens were killed and four others were injured.
The results of Armenia’s parliamentary elections will determine the makeup of the National Assembly and shape the country's political direction for the foreseeable future. But in Armenia, the final result is not decided by vote percentages alone. Here's how it works.
A Turkish fishing vessel rescued migrants from a boat in distress in international waters off Malta on Sunday (7 June), after the overcrowded craft capsized in the central Mediterranean.
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany have backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as efforts to secure a ceasefire continue.
A powerful earthquake struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday (8 June), killing at least 15 people and triggering tsunami warnings across the region.
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The Iranian national football team is set to arrive in North America for the World Cup after finally securing travel documents, but a dispute over U.S. visa approvals continues to cast a shadow over the country's tournament preparations.
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