2024 in Armenia
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Events of the year 2024 in Armenia.
Incumbents
[edit]Arts and entertainment
[edit]Events
[edit]February
[edit]- 1 February – Armenia officially becomes a member of the International Criminal Court[1]
- 13 February – Four soldiers are killed and many others are injured by Azerbaijani troops near the southern village of Nerkin Hand.[2]
March
[edit]- 12 March – the European Parliament passed a resolution confirming Armenia meets Maastricht Treaty Article 49 requirements and that the country may apply for EU membership.[3]
- 19 March – Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says he has received an ultimatum from Azerbaijan to return disputed areas or face war.[4]
- 24 March – Three men are arrested after a failed attack on the Nor Nork police precinct in Yerevan, during which two of them are injured.[5]
April
[edit]- 23 April – Start of protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
May
[edit]- 14 May – At the 2024 Copenhagen Democracy Summit, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that he would like Armenia to become a member of the European Union "this year."[6]
- 24 May – Armenia cedes control of the disputed border villages of Bağanis Ayrum (Baghanis), Aşağı Əskipara (Voskepar), Xeyrimli (Kirants) and Qızılhacılı (Berkaber) to Azerbaijan as part of efforts towards a final peace agreement.[7]
June
[edit]- 10 June – 2024 Armenian protests: Several large protests are held in Yerevan calling for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign due to Armenia ceding territory to Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.[8]
- 12 June –
- Prime Minister Pashinyan announces his government's intention to withdraw Armenia from the Collective Security Treaty Organization.[9]
- Dozens of demonstrators are injured in Yerevan after police fire stun grenades at an anti-government rally outside the National Assembly Building.[10]
- Armenia joins the Artemis Accords.
- 21 June – Armenia officially recognises the State of Palestine.[11]
July
[edit]- 15–24 July – Armenia holds joint military exercises with the United States titled "Eagle Partner".[12]
- 19 July – A Yak-52 of the Armenian Air Force crashes during a training flight near Yerevan, killing its two-person crew.[13]
- 22 July – The Armenian Armed Forces avails of the European Peace Facility for the first time following a decision by the European Union to award 10 million euros ($10.8 million) in aid.[14]
- 22 July – The European Council approved the European Commission's proposal to begin visa liberalization negotiations with Armenia.[15][16]
- 30 July – Turkey and Armenia resume talks aimed at normalizing diplomatic relations and agree to simplify visa rules for some passport holders.[17]
- 31 July – Russian forces withdraw from Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, ending their presence there since 1992.[18]
September
[edit]- 18 September - The Investigative Committee announces that the National Security Service had thwarted a pro-Russian coup by members of the Arbat Battalion.[19][20]
Holidays
[edit]- 1–4 January – New Year holidays
- 6–7 January – Christmas
- 28 January – National Army Day
- 8 March – International Women's Day
- 1 April – Easter Monday
- 24 April – Armenian Remembrance Day
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 9 May – Victory and Peace Day
- 28 May – 1st Republic Day
- 5 July – Constitution Day
- 21 September - Independence Day
- 31 December - New Year's Eve
See also
[edit]- Outline of Armenia
- Index of Armenia-related articles
- List of Armenia-related topics
- History of Armenia
Deaths
[edit]- 14 January: Gagik Tadevosyan, 73, engineer and politician, MP (1995–2003)[23]
- 2 February: Lev Sarkisov, 85, mountaineer
- 6 February: Hrant Ayvazyan, 54, politician, MP (since 2019)[24]
References
[edit]- ^ "Armenia to join International Criminal Court on Feb 1, 2024". Interfax News Agency. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Armenian soldiers killed in confrontation with Azeri forces". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on closer ties between the EU and Armenia and the need for a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia | RC-B9-0163/2024 | European Parliament". www.europarl.europa.eu.
- ^ "Armenia's PM says he must return disputed areas to Azerbaijan or face war". Reuters. March 19, 2024.
- ^ "2 Men Wounded In Failed Attempt To Enter Police Station In Yerevan". RFE/RL. March 24, 2024.
- ^ Siranush Ghazanchyan (May 14, 2024). "Democracy a strategy for Armenia։ PM Pashinyan participates in Copenhagen Democracy Summit". Public Radio of Armenia.
- ^ "Armenia returns four border villages to Azerbaijan as part of deal". Al Jazeera. May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Armenian protests demand PM's head over concessions to Azerbaijan". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
- ^ "Armenian leader announces plan to leave Russia-dominated security alliance as ties with Moscow sour". Associated Press. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ "Dozens injured in Armenia after police clashed with anti-government protesters". June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Armenia recognises Palestinian statehood, says Armenian foreign ministry". Reuters. June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Armenia launches joint military drills with the US amid souring ties with old ally Russia". Associated Press. July 16, 2024.
- ^ "2 killed in a military aircraft crash in Armenia". Associated Press. July 19, 2024.
- ^ "EU approves its first-ever military support for Armenia". The Kyiv Independent. July 22, 2024.
- ^ CE Foreign Relations Council to consider results of dialogue on visa liberalization with Armenia
- ^ [Armenia Welcomes EU Visa Liberalization Dialogue https://massispost.com/2024/07/armenia-welcomes-eu-visa-liberalization-dialogue/]
- ^ "Turkey, Armenia make progress in normalization talks". al-Arabiya. July 30, 2024.
- ^ "Russian soldiers depart Yerevan airport, ending 32-year presence". The Kyiv Independent. August 1, 2024.
- ^ "Russia tried to stage coup in Armenia, prosecutors allege". Politico. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ Bulghadarian, Naira. "Armenian Authorities Report Another 'Coup Plot'". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "Armenia Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "ՀԱՅԱՍՏԱՆԻ ՀԱՆՐԱՊԵՏՈՒԹՅԱՆ ՕՐԵՆՔԸ" [ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS AND MEMORIAL DAYS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA]. Parliament of Armenia (in Armenian). Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Մահացել է ՀՀ պետական և քաղաքական գործիչ Գագիկ Թադևոսյանը". news.am (in Armenian). 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
- ^ "Armenia ex-MP Hrant Ayvazyan dies in major road accident". news.am. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
