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-Iran’s president makes his first official visit to Armenia.
-Armenia allocates $3.2 million to hire an international law firm to represent it at the Stockholm Arbitration Tribunal.
-The Corruption Prevention Commission rules that PM Pashinyan twice violated the code of conduct in public statements.
August 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
From the fallout of the 12-day Iran-Israel war and Russia’s election interference playbook to the struggle of Hamshen Armenians to preserve their identity, July’s coverage spanned a dizzying range of issues.

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August 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
- What the Washington Accords promise to bring to the South Caucasus.
- Family of billionaire Samvel Karapetyan launches a $500 million investment arbitration against Armenia.
- As the Nubarashen landfill burns, the Yerevan Municipality announces plans for Armenia’s first waste recycling plant.
August 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On August 8, the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the United States signed landmark agreements in Washington aimed at closing a chapter on decades of conflict and paving the way for normalization, economic connectivity and stability.
August 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
A childhood dream to live with a circus reignites when photographer Areg Balayan encounters the Vardanyan Brothers Circus. Through his daughter’s wonder & the performers’ dedication, he gets a glimpse of the magic that makes the circus a timeless enchantment.
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July 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
- An international arbitration court orders Armenia to halt efforts to seize control of ENA.
- Azerbaijani President Aliyev accuses Armenia of stalling key infrastructure projects.
- PM Pashinyan unveils plans to remove the Catholicos, calling it a spiritual mission to renew the Church and society.
July 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Fashion designer Ariga Torosian blends the architectural edge of Armenia with the layered textures of Iran to craft bold, sculptural garments. Her brand reflects a decade-long journey of cultural fusion, personal evolution and sustainable, made-to-order design.

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July 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
At Qrchi Bazaar, Yerevan’s gritty weekend flea market, worn objects tell stories of survival, memory and renewal. Once discarded, these items are repurposed and reborn, offering a glimpse into Armenia’s past and present through the chaos of things left behind.

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July 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Perched on a Yerevan rooftop, the Museum of New Analogies blurs the line between art, architecture & everyday life—an ephemeral, sound-sensitive space for experimental installations, quiet performances & surreal encounters high above the city's layered chaos.

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July 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Armenia’s horror subculture is gaining momentum, led by YouTuber-turned-author Ruben Yesayan. His bestselling books, rooted in local myths & unsettling landscapes, are drawing a young fanbase, even as some critics dismiss his camp-infused style as unserious.

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July 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Nestled in the outskirts of Kapan, Darmanadzor is a soulful teahouse where Artur Patvakanyan serves hand-foraged herbal blends. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and personal healing, his teas offer comfort, connection and a quiet resistance to modern haste.
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July 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Week in Review
- The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan hold a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi.
- Three Armenian parliamentarians are stripped of their immunity and face criminal charges.
- Seven members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation are detained in terrorism-related investigations.
July 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Following the Israel-Iran War & a US strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, Armenia faces new geopolitical risks. @professorkopalyan.bsky.social joins us to examine the implications for Yerevan’s foreign policy, explore the limits of neutrality by utilizing strategic ambiguity. @mariatitizian.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
- EU unveils €270 million Resilience and Growth Plan for Armenia.
- Parliament passes amendments that could pave the way for nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia.
- Tashir Group calls it politically motivated expropriation and warns Armenia could face international arbitration.
July 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#EVNTalks | Podcast
MIT nuclear physicist Dr. Areg Danagoulian analyzes Iran's nuclear weapons program following recent Israeli strikes, assessing regional security implications for Armenia.
July 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
June 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Amid a digital age, film photography finds new life in Yerevan. This personal journey through snowy streets, underground labs, and passionate communities reveals how analog photography reemerged through creativity, limitation and human connection.

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June 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎧 Week in Review
- Israel-Iran conflict starting to have ripple effects in Armenia.
- Russian-Armenian billionaire is in pretrial detention on charges of inciting the seizure of power.
- PM Nikol Pashinyan is in Turkey at Erdogan’s invitation.
June 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
World Bank senior economist Julie Rosenberg discusses Armenia’s path to green growth, focusing on reducing natural gas dependency, expanding solar energy, addressing water management challenges, and implementing key policy and financing reforms outlined in the Country Climate and Development Report.
June 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🎧 Week in Review:
- Armenia condemns attack on Iran, urges calm.
- A $500 million public-private partnership to build cutting-edge AI infrastructure in Armenia is unveiled by Firebird, the Armenian Government and NVIDIA.
- Gas explosion in Gegharkunik kills five, injures over a dozen.
June 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
June 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
June 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Armenia hosted the second Yerevan Dialogue in partnership with France, India, and Poland. @professorkopalyan.bsky.social talks about the strategic implications of this emerging partnership and what securitized minilateralism could mean for Armenia’s security architecture. @mariatitizian.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🎧 Week in Review:
- Two teenagers from Syunik region accidentally cross into Azerbaijani territory.
- France opens an Honorary Consulate in Syunik’s town of Goris.
- Tensions between PM Nikol Pashinyan and the Church flare up once again.
June 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🎧 Week in Review:
- Azerbaijani forces open fire on Armenian territory for the second day in a row.
- Yerevan hosts the second edition of Yerevan Dialogue.
- Armenians mark the independence of the First Armenian Republic on May 28.
May 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM