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Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chair, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100

Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, has died at age 100 from complications of Parkinson's Disease, according to his wife Andrea Mitchell, an NBC News correspondent. Greenspan led the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, overseeing nearly two decades of

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 23, 20261 min read
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Armenia's Constitutional Amendment Process Requires Broader Support

Constitutional change is challenging but ensures all voices are heard

Armenia's parliamentary elections have shifted focus to constitutional amendment proposals and court challenges over election results. The opposition Prosperous Armenia Party narrowly missed the 4% threshold needed for parliamentary representation by 0.01 percentage points, promp

The Armenian WeeklyJun 23, 20261 min read
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Armenian apricots arrive in EU as trade ties strengthen

First symbolic batch of Armenian apricots arrives in EU โ€“ Marta Kos

The first symbolic shipment of Armenian apricots has arrived in the European Union, announced by European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos following a meeting with Armenia's Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Davit Khudatyan. Kos described the meetin

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 23, 20261 min read
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Armenia's Constitutional Court to Hear Election Appeals June 26

Constitutional Court to Hear Election Appeals on June 26 Without Judges Vardanyan and Zeynalyan

Armenia's Constitutional Court will hold an oral hearing on June 26 to consider election-related appeals, according to Massis Post. The proceedings will take place without two judges: Vardanyan and Zeynalyan. The specific details regarding which election or the nature of the appe

Massis PostJun 23, 20261 min read
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Armenia's POW Committee Convenes to Discuss Priorities

Armenia's POW, Missing Persons Committee Discusses Priorities

Armenia's Interdepartmental Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons held a meeting in Yerevan today, chaired by National Security Service Director Andranik Simonyan. The commission, tasked with addressing issues related to prisoners of war, hostages, and indi

HetqJun 23, 20261 min read
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Yerevan Faces Severe Parking Shortage as Traffic Grows

Park If You Can: Yerevanโ€™s Car Overflow

Parking in Yerevan has become increasingly difficult as the Armenian capital struggles with vehicle overflow and limited space. According to reporting from Hetq, drivers face persistent challenges including overcrowded red and blue parking zones, blocked-off yards, delivery vehic

HetqJun 23, 20261 min read
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Gaming License Revoked for Shangri La Casino in Yerevan

License of Shangri La Casino Owned by Gagik Tsarukyanโ€™s Family Revoked

The gaming license for Onira Club, the legal entity operating the Shangri La Casino in Yerevan, has been revoked, according to Massis Post. The casino is reportedly owned by interests connected to Gagik Tsarukyan, a prominent Armenian businessman and former lawmaker. Details rega

Massis PostJun 23, 20261 min read
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Russian Official Critiques Armenia's Contradictory Statements on Moscow Relations

Yerevanโ€™s Statements on Relations with Russia Contradict Its Actions, Zakharova Says

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has accused Armenian authorities of inconsistency between their public statements about maintaining relations with Russia and their actual policies. The remarks, reported by Massis Post, reflect ongoing tensions in the Armenia-

Massis PostJun 23, 20261 min read
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Armenia Proposes Bill to Designate Electricity Distributor as Public Interest

Armenian Government Submits Bill to Recognize Electricity Distributor as "Public Interest" Concern

Armenia's Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure has submitted a draft government decision for public discussion that would recognize an overriding public interest in 100% of the shares of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC. The proposal seeks to classify

HetqJun 23, 20261 min read
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EU Commission President Plans Second Armenia Visit

Von der Leyen plans Armenia visit โ€“ Politico

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is planning a visit to Armenia next week, according to reporting by Politico citing three sources familiar with the plans. The delegation will include EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos. The high-profile visit aims to demonstr

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 23, 20261 min read
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EU Commission President to Visit Armenia

Ursula von der Leyen to Visit Armenia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Armenia as part of a European Union delegation demonstrating support for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government following his pro-European party's decisive victory in June parliamentary elections. The delegation w

HetqJun 23, 20261 min read
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Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom Reach Cable Access Agreement

Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom Sign Agreement: Azerbaijani Side to Have Access to Cable, Not Data

Telecom Armenia and Azerbaijan's AzerTelecom have signed an agreement governing infrastructure access between the two telecommunications companies. According to the arrangement, AzerTelecom will have access to cable infrastructure owned by Telecom Armenia, though the agreement sp

Massis PostJun 23, 20261 min read
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