2023 October 27

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Daily news wrap-up

October 27 news-shmews
by ar_david_hh


Russia switches to using Azerbaijani terminology in their peacekeeping reports from occupied Nagorno-Karabakh

Before: "Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone"

Now: "Karabakh economic region of the Republic of Azerbaijan"

[source,](https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/272405)

Armenia to Russia (subtly): you are not the only one who has the Soviet-era map of state borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan

LAVROV (FM of Russia): Armenia and Azerbaijan can try their luck in the European platform, but Russia holds the key, we have the maps necessary for the demarcation of AM-AZ borders.

KOSTANYAN (Deputy FM of Armenia): The maps in question were published in 1974-1978 and were provided to Armenia and Azerbaijan by different mediators. Both sides are familiar with these maps.

[source,](https://arka.am/en/news/politics/foreign_ministry_shrugs_off_allegations_that_armenia_is_aggravating_relations_with_russia_/) [source,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApxpguXtAVg?t=9) [source,](https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/272372)

who would control the commercial roads passing through Armenia if the regional blockade was lifted?

ALEN SIMONYAN (parliament chief): Armenia's National Security Services (NSS) would be engaged in ensuring the security of the passage of international goods, vehicles, and passengers traveling through Armenia once the links between Armenia and Azerbaijan are unblocked.

[source,](https://arka.am/en/news/economy/parliament_speaker_tells_who_would_ensure_security_of_international_communications_passing_through_a/)

prime ministers of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia spoke for several hours during the Silk Road trade meeting in Georgia

Pashinyan, Asadov, and Gharibashvili met in a town near Tbilisi during the international summit. No details are available as of writing this. Georgia also wants to act as a mediator for Armenia and Azerbaijan to resolve their conflict.

[source,](https://arka.am/en/news/politics/armenian_and_azerbaijani_prime_premiers_meet_in_georgia/) [video,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onATMH1MQJw) [video,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdrCg7HfIl0)

Armenia-Azerbaijan relations

Armenia is ready to resume the import of gas from Azerbaijan and to act as a transit hub for Azeri gas when the AM-AZ political issues are resolved. During the USSR, Armenia used to import Azeri gas with three pipelines. Armenia currently buys most of its gas from Russia through the territory of Georgia, and smaller quantities from Iran.

[source,](https://arka.am/en/news/business/armenia_ready_to_restore_gas_pipelines_from_azerbaijan_deputy_minister/)

there are efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Hungary

Context: The relationship ended in 2012 after the Hungarian government took a bribe from Azerbaijan in exchange for transferring the Azerbaijani ax murderer [Ramil Safarov](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramil_Safarov) to Azerbaijan where he was greeted like a hero instead of continuing his prison term. Safarov had murdered a sleeping Armenian soldier with an ax during NATO training. The murderer received a free apartment and a promotion upon his return to Azerbaijan.

... efforts began in 2021 to restore Armenia-Hungary relations

Armenia's foreign ministry in 2022: After the 2020 war, Hungary negotiated the return of 5 Armenian POWs from Azerbaijan, provided support to the school named after Gurgen Margaryan *[ax murderer Ramil Safarov's victim]*, and donated COVID vaccines to Armenia.

A newly renovated Armenian church was recently opened in Budapest. The Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church also attended the ceremony and met with the President of Hungary. //

... the normalization efforts continue in 2023

The foreign minister of Hungary visited Armenia on Friday. Hungary will provide $110,000 to families that "returned" from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia.

FM of Hungary: We will do everything from now on to develop ties with Armenia. A consulate of Hungary will open in Armenia soon. We will also provide medical treatment to Nagorno-Karabakh residents if necessary. Our universities will provide 30 scholarships to Armenian students. //

>մինչև 2025 թվականը յուրաքանչյուր տարի կրթաթոշակային 30 տեղ կհատկացնի ՀՀ քաղաքացիներին՝ Հունգարիայի բարձրագույն ուսումնական հաստատություններում հունգարերեն կամ այլ օտար լեզուներ ուսանելու նպատակով:

The government of Hungary will ask Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air to increase the number of flights to/from Armenia.

PM Pashinyan hosted the FM of Hungary to discuss AM-EU relations. Hungary is a member of the European Union.

[source,](https://arka.am/en/news/politics/hungary_to_provide_40_million_forints_to_families_that_returned_from_nagorno_karabakh_to_armenia_for/) [source,](https://en.armradio.am/2023/10/27/hungary-intends-to-open-consulate-in-armenia/) [source,](https://www.civilnet.am/news/755326/հունգարիան-մտադիր-է-հյուպատոսություն-բացել-երևանում/) [source,](https://factor.am/705320.html)

India is considering supply of fresh batch of weapons to Armenia

The recent delivery of the first batch was successful, writes The Economist Times. It included Pinaka MBRL, anti-tank missiles, rockets, and ammo. An Armenian official recently visited India to discuss the delivery of the second batch.

Armenia bought the low-cost Pinaka MBRL because of its ability to shoot and scoot (խփող-թռնող) to escape counter-battery fire. Pinaka is easy to learn because it shares many features with Russian weapons that Armenia owns/owned.

Armenia and India are also discussing the establishment of a trade corridor connecting India to Europe via Armenia and Iran. The Armenian minister visited India a few weeks ago to discuss the project.

[source,](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-considers-sending-armenia-more-weapons/articleshow/104707633.cms) [source,](https://arka.am/en/news/politics/the_economic_times_india_considering_supply_of_fresh_batch_of_military_equipment_to_armenia/)


analyst Karen Sargsyan about the import of air defense weapons from France

REPORTER (Noyan Tapan): What do we know about the Mistral missile systems?

KAREN: They are being used in Ukraine. They have earned a great reputation. Norway and Denmark, despite having their own missile systems, are also using Mistral. Norway sent ~100 units to Ukraine last year.

It's 2.6x faster than the speed of sound. It can shoot small targets 6 km away flying at 3 km altitude. It can target jets and helicopters. I don't know which model Armenia will receive, but the later generations come with "smart" warheads with built-in "AI" that can monitor things. It's a compact high-quality air defense system. It will help cover the gap we have on the immediate frontlines. More importantly, French experts will visit Armenia to analyze the army needs in general.

REPORTER: Why isn't this being done silently?

KAREN: France and India leaked the details, not Armenia. They are democracies and need to explain to their publics what they are up to. What is the point in Armenia attempting to keep it "secret" at this point?

I will soon share a report based on the information gathered from open sources about the purchases made by Azerbaijan and the true condition of their army. Azerbaijan is not as powerful as people believe. Money can't buy everything. They won't be able to defeat Armenia if we complete these acquisitions, weapons training, and reforms.

[source,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXxanIQwZ3I)

Georgia bans obscenities and hate speech on TV, Europe praises the ban, opposition calls it an attack on free speech

>The amendments would give the [TV regulator] the power to fine media outlets for inciting violence or intolerance based on disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, ethnicity, race, faith, or financial status

Ժեխերի ցավը տանեմ:

[source,](https://oc-media.org/eu-praises-dangerous-amendments-to-georgias-broadcasting-law/)

apartment prices continue to rise in Yerevan despite a drop in demand

Yerevan H1, YoY: -35% (transactions)

Yerevan Q3 YoY: -16% (transactions)

Armenia Q3, YoY: -3% (transactions)

Number of transactions in Yerevan involving mortgage from banks: -26%

... apartment price change in each district

Kentron (center): +13%

Arabkir: +12%

Zeytun: +5%

Nor-Nork: +10%

Erebuni: +10%

Shengavit: +9%

Davtashen: +11%

Ajapnyak: +5%

Malatia: +9%

Avan: +9%

Noobarashen: +5%

... number of new rental agreements has sharply dropped in Armenia (at least on paper)

Apt rentals in Yerevan: -44%

House rentals in Yerevan: -32%

Apt rentals in provinces: -66%

House rentals in provinces: -53%

=... people are instead buying land plots in Syunik and near Yerevan

Number of land transactions by province:

Lori: -50%

Voyots Dzor: -19%

Armavir: -11%

Yerevan: +16%

Kotayk: +18%

Syunik: +18%

[source,](https://www.civilnet.am/news/755315/երևանում-անշարժ-գույքի-առքուվաճառքը-շարունակում-է-նվազել-իսկ-գները՝-աճել/)


Link to original report and comments: https://www.reddit.com/r/armenia/comments/17i0y6d/october_27_newsshmews/

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