News in Brief: Armenia-EU Path, GOP Yet to Decide on Election Participation

Summary of recent news:

• Armenia has reaffirmed its European path, receiving support from Poland regarding EU enlargement. The parties have also signed an agreement on military-technical cooperation.
• The Republican Party of Armenia (GOP) has yet to make a decision regarding its participation in the upcoming elections. Announcements indicate that there will soon be new developments concerning the impeachment process.
• Workers in Yerevan’s community kindergartens will see their salaries increase by 15-20% starting May 1. The city administration points out that this is part of an ongoing review policy.
• The government promises to address the issues faced by online taxi drivers. Discussions are underway regarding their work regulation and financial accessibility.
• Russia has called on Azerbaijan to release its citizens detained in Baku. Moscow has also emphasized the importance of improving the information space of bilateral relations.
• Indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States continue in Geneva in a mediated format. Additional international discussions are also planned under heightened security conditions in the city.