Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots protest against , ‘govt’
Fact: Hundreds of Turkish Cypriots took to the streets to protest against the north’s ‘government’.
European Union membership
Armenia is considering seeking EU membership, foreign minister says
Armenia is considering applying for European Union membership, according to Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. This consideration is part of Armenia’s efforts to strengthen its ties with the West amidst tensions with Russia. Since the 2018 revolution that brought Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to power, Armenia has been enhancing its relationships with Europe and the United States. Armenia’s alliance with Russia does not extend to the conflict in Ukraine, and Pashinyan has accused Russia of attempting to undermine his government. Additionally, Armenia criticizes Russia for not defending it against Azerbaijan, a country that has been growing closer to Moscow.