Armenians
Coverage of Armenians in the Nexus archive.
- Erdogan rejects Israeli move to recognise Armenian genocide
Erdogan rejects an Israeli proposal to recognize the Armenian genocide, accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli measure requires parliamentary approval and comes amid deteriorating relations between Israel and Türkiye. Türkiye opposes recognizing the 1915 mass killings of Armenians as genocide, while Armenians advocate for global recognition.
- FM to propose cabinet resolution to officially recognize Ottoman genocide of Armenians
The Israeli Foreign Minister is set to propose a cabinet resolution to officially recognize the Ottoman Empire's genocide of Armenians during WWI, citing a 'moral and historical obligation.' The move is expected to strain relations with Turkey.
- Armenians back pivot from Moscow in Pashinyan election win
Armenians have supported a shift away from Moscow following Pashinyan's election win. The prime minister's party secured a parliamentary majority against pro-Russia rivals.
- Armenians go to polls in test of PM’s pivot to Europe amid Russian pressure
Armenians are voting in an election featuring two political blocs and 17 parties, with campaign issues centered on security and identity amid the Prime Minister's pivot to Europe and Russian influence.