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Golden Apricot Film Festival Opens with Immersive Art Installation
Golden Apricot to open with immersive Chora Gavit: A Score for Moving Bodies installation-performance
The 23rd Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival will open July 13 with an immersive installation-performance titled "Chora Gavit: A Score for Moving Bodies." Presented in collaboration with the hosq Foundation, the project transforms the festival entrance into a parti
Armenia U16 Basketball Team Advances to EuroBasket Semifinals
Armenia U16 advances to EuroBasket Division C semi-finals with perfect group record
Armenia's under-16 national basketball team has advanced to the semi-finals of the FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C tournament, which is being held in Yerevan. The team completed the group stage undefeated with a 4-0 record under head coach Narek Kapushyan. In their final group mat
ANCA Marks 40 Years of Leo Sarkisian Internship Program
ANCA marks 40th anniversary of Leo Sarkisian Internship
The Armenian National Committee of America is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Leo Sarkisian Internship Program this summer with its most geographically diverse cohort to date. Twelve interns from eight states are completing an intensive summer program in Washington, D.C.,
Armenian Bar Association Elects Zaven Sargsian as New Chair
Armenian Bar Association elects new leadership at 37th annual meeting
The Armenian Bar Association has elected Zaven Sargsian as chair of its board of governors at its 37th annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Sargsian, a respected attorney and community leader, has served on the board for more than four years, most recently as secretary. He succeeds
Unibank Sponsors Armenia Polytechnic University Graduation
Armenia's Polytechnic University Graduation Ceremony Held with Unibank Support
Unibank supported the graduation ceremony for the National Polytechnic University of Armenia's 93rd graduating class, according to reporting from Hetq. As a benefactor of the institution, the bank contributed to organizing the event for the university's newest alumni. The Nationa
AUA Hosts International ETICA Conference on Hope and Trust
AUA Hosts Second International ETICA Conference on Hope and Trust in Times of Crises
The American University of Armenia (AUA) hosted the second International ETICA Conference on June 22-23 in Yerevan. The event, part of the Horizon Europe ETICA project based at AUA, brought together participants to discuss hope and trust during times of crisis. The conference rep
Library of Congress highlights 250 years of Armenian American history
Library of Congress to spotlight Armenian American history
The Library of Congress will host an evening program exploring Armenian American history as part of its Live! at the Library summer series on July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Building. The event, "Armenian American Heritage at 250: Reflections from the Library's C
AYF Marks 1,000th Day of Armenian Hostages in Azerbaijan
North American AYF regions issue statement on hostages’ 1,000th day in captivity
The Armenian Youth Federation's North American regions issued a statement on June 29, 2026, marking the 1,000th day of detention for several Armenian hostages held in Azerbaijan. The statement lists 16 named individuals in custody, with detention periods ranging from 1,000 to ove
Armenia Restricts Individual Exports of Phytosanitary Products
Armenia bans commercial exports of phytosanitary products by individuals from July 10
Armenia has implemented new restrictions on phytosanitary product exports by individuals, effective July 10, in compliance with Eurasian Economic Union technical regulations. Under the new rules, individuals may no longer export commercial quantities of such products. Those trans
Armenia and UAE Agree to Mutually Recognize Driver's Licenses
Armenian, UAE driver’s licenses now mutually recognized
Armenia and the United Arab Emirates have established mutual recognition of driver's licenses, effective June 13, allowing citizens of each country to drive legally using their national licenses without restrictions. Under the agreement signed September 30 by Armenia's Minister o
ANCA urges Senate to restrict aid to Azerbaijan
ANCA testifies for restricting U.S. aid to Azerbaijan, demands hostage release
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) submitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee requesting restrictions on U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan and calling for the release of over 1,000 Armenian hostages in Azerbaijani custody. ANCA Government Affairs
FLYONE Armenia Launches Direct Flights to Kazan
FLYONE Armenia launches direct flights between Yerevan and Kazan
FLYONE Armenia has begun operating regular direct flights between Yerevan and Kazan, expanding the airline's international network and enhancing air connectivity between Armenia and Russia. An inauguration ceremony took place at Zvartnots International Airport on July 3. The new