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Incumbent Lithuanian president reelected in landslide win over PM


AP:  Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda secured a second five-year term as Lithuanian president in a landslide victory over Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė.

Preliminary figures by the Lithuania’s Central Electoral Commission showed that Nausėda won 74.5% of the votes and Šimonytė 24.1%.

The 60-year-old Nauseda is a moderate conservative and…


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President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva participate in presentation of Crescent Bay project and opening of Crescent Mall


President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva participated in the presentation of the Crescent Bay project and opening of the Crescent Mall, Report informs via AZERTAC.

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Committee of Georgian parliament approves cancellation of president’s veto of on ‘foreign agents bill’


The legal committee of the Georgian Parliament approved the cancellation of the President’s veto of the “foreign agents bill” on Monday.

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EU to impose sanctions against 20 individuals and organizations of Russia


The European Union (EU) will add about 20 individuals and organizations to the new sanctions package against Russia, Report informs via Russian media.

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Italy advocates recognition of Palestine after Israel


Italy advocates recognition of the State of Palestine, but considers this possible only after recognition by Israel

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US Secretary of State highlights “unwavering commitment” to Georgia’s “democratic, prosperous future” in message on Independence Day



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Georgian PM sends condolences after acclaimed actor Tristan Saralidze dies at 69



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Storms kill at least 18 in several US states



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Iranian Embassy in Armenia offers condolences over casualties caused by heavy floods


The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Yerevan has expresses its condolences over the casualties and material damages caused by the recent flood in some cities and residential districts of Armenia.

The Embassy has expresses its support to the government and people of the friendly Republic of Armenia, especially those affected by the disaster.

Four people were killed as rivers to overflew their banks in norther regions of Armenia.


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Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan to retain episcopal rank – Mother See


Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan will retain his episcopal, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin informs. At the same time, his ecclesiastical and administrative service will be terminated.

The issue was discussed at the Mother see of Holy Etchmiadzin after the Archbishop asked the Catholicons to terminate his ecclesiastical service.

Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan has been leading the “Tavush for the Motherland” movement since the announcement of the start of delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan in Tavush province.

During a rally in Yerevan’s Republic Square he was announced the movement’s candidate for Prime Minister.