23 October 2025

Natali Aleksanyan: “It’s time to cleanse Armenian Apostolic Church of mafia” — INTERVIEW

Armenia is facing growing internal tensions as sharp criticism mounts against the church and former power elites. Recent remarks have exposed deep divisions within society, reflecting ongoing efforts to dismantle entrenched networks and confront corruption. These developments also underscore shifting regional dynamics and the emerging prospects for normalization with Azerbaijan and Türkiye amid complex political transformations.
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Editor’s note: Teymur Atayev is an Azerbaijani publicist, historian, and political scientist, and hosts the program Aspects of Foreign Affairs on Azerbaijan’s CBC TV channel (broadcast in Russian). The article reflects the author’s personal views and does not necessarily represent the position of News.Az.
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Turkish and Emirati special forces conduct joint training

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