CivilNet traces the rise and consolidation of Azerbaijan’s ruling dynasty, from Heydar Aliyev’s Soviet-era leadership to Ilham Aliyev’s rule today. Through archival footage, expert commentary, and eyewitness accounts, the film explores how power was passed from father to son, how oil wealth and nationalism sustained the regime, and how dissent was gradually silenced. Two decades after Ilham’s first election, Azerbaijan stands as a state shaped by one family’s pursuit of control, and by the enduring consequences of that legacy.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

📍 Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Armenian Patriarchate in Istanbul signaled support for Christian unity while subtly reinforcing efforts toward Turkey–Armenia reconciliation.📍 Numerous regional leaders of the Armenian Apostolic Church, including bishops and archbishops, issued a joint statement calling for the resignation of Catholicos Karekin II.📍 A group of activists held a rally in central Yerevan, marching to City Hall to demand urgent action from municipal authorities to address dangerous air pollution levels. 📍 2026 Elections: Who Will Lead Armenia Next?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iShL4FXjaYk #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

On November 22, Yerevan hosted the first conference of Armenia’s state administration representatives, an event attended by more than 7,000 state and municipal employees. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a keynote speech packed with political and ideological messages – many of which are expected to form the backbone of the ruling party’s upcoming electoral campaign. Notably, the event was held on a non-working day (Saturday).

The participation of thousands of state employees on a weekend has raised serious concerns about the politicization of the public administration and potential misuse of administrative resources. Ruling party MP Vahagn Aleksanyan denied that employees were pressured to attend but admitted that the internal state communication system “most likely circulated” information about the event.

The episode underscores a broader issue: no other political force in Armenia has the capacity to assemble thousands of public employees for a political-leaning event. As the country effectively enters a pre-electoral period, the ruling party’s structural advantages – and its willingness to use them – are becoming more visible.

📍 Armenia’s ambassador to the United States held a series of meetings with senior representatives of major U.S. technology companies, just days after Washington approved the export of advanced chips to Yerevan.📍 Meet the visionaries behind Armenia’s AI supercomputer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j_x4LHLMpA📍 Armenia would prefer to run the country’s main power distributor as a state-owned company, but could also consider giving control to a foreign buyer if that proves too costly, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

📍 An unconfirmed document published on the ruling party’s website, attributed to 13 bishops, calls for the removal of Catholicos Karekin II. 📍 Turkey’s National Security Council discussed the Armenia–Azerbaijan normalization process and possibility of bilateral cooperation. 📍 Education Minister Zhanna Andreasyan says the new “Real Armenia Aesthetic Localization and Support” concept aims to strengthen national identity and statehood, not impose censorship on cultural matters. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

In this episode of the CivilNet podcast, commentator Eric Hacopian surveys the political field ahead of the 2025 Armenian parliamentary elections, which are shaping up to be crowded, uncertain, and highly consequential. He outlines the names currently expected to run and assesses which figures are real contenders versus those who have more visibility than viability. Hacopian also considers the role of foreign influence, what each side must do to win, and the under-discussed issues that could ultimately decide the outcome.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ

📍 Catholicos Karekin II convenes an emergency meeting of bishops to address deliberate omissions of his name during Divine Liturgies, warning clergy that continued violations could lead to severe disciplinary action. 📍 Wildfires continue to burn in the Dilijan region despite containment efforts, with hundreds of rescuers, aircraft support, and officials urging caution as hotspots persist near populated areas.📍 Armenia’s TUMO Center for Creative Technologies wins the $1 million WISE Prize for Education for its AI co-learner platform. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

📍 Armenia continues to decline participation in the upcoming CSTO summit, stemming from criticism of the body’s lack of support during Azerbaijan’s 2022 attack on Armenia. 📍 Armenia weighs state or foreign management for its electricity grid after taking control of the Electricity Networks of Armenia amid mounting legal and political tensions. 📍 This Week in Business: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C4ZBc2dJnECredits: Ruptly#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

📍 Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announces that a referendum on a new Constitution will be held after the 2026 parliamentary elections. 📍 Armenian civil society delegates visit Baku, raising detainee and media concerns during dialogue with Azerbaijani officials. 📍 Armenia is preparing to gradually release the non-classified sections of its long-awaited parliamentary report on the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #dailyarmenia

📍 The U.S. government granted the artificial intelligence startup Firebird permission to export advanced chips for a new $500 million data center in Armenia.📍 Meet the visionaries behind Armenia’s AI supercomputer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j_x4LHLMpA📍 Armenia’s state regulator stripped the country’s main power distributor, Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), of its operating license.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness