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Geghashen Residents Fight Government-Backed Sand Mining Operation

Dust Disaster: Geghashen Villagers Oppose Government-Backed Sand Mine

Residents of Geghashen village in Armenia are opposing a government-backed sand mining project in their area, citing environmental and quality-of-life concerns. Local villager Manukyan expressed frustration over the dust and truck traffic generated by the mining operation, questi

HetqJun 23, 20261 min read
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Yerevan Municipality's Selective Book Distribution Draws Parent Criticism

Parents View Yerevan Municipality's Book Distribution to Kindergartners as Unfair

On International Children's Day, June 1, the Yerevan Municipality distributed books to some children in community kindergartens, but not to all, according to reporting by Hetq. The selective distribution prompted complaints from parents who viewed the practice as unfair. Details

HetqJun 22, 20261 min read
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Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom Sign Internet Transit Agreement

Telecom Armenia OJSC and AzerTelecom OJSC Sign Internet Traffic Transit Agreement

Telecom Armenia OJSC and AzerTelecom OJSC have signed a bilateral agreement enabling the reciprocal exchange of internet transit traffic across Armenia and Azerbaijan. The deal allows both companies to commercially transmit internet data through each other's territories, marking

HetqJun 22, 20261 min read
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Iran-US Peace Talks: Implications for Armenia and Region

Iran and the US End the War? The American-Armenian perspective

As Iran and the United States pursue preliminary agreements to end hostilities, regional analysts are examining potential consequences for neighboring countries. A discussion on Voice of Yerevan featuring the former Co-Chair of the Armenian Assembly of America explored how shifti

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 22, 20261 min read
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Armenia, Azerbaijan Sign Internet Transit Agreement

Armenia, Azerbaijan telecom operators sign internet transit agreement

Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom have signed a bilateral agreement to facilitate commercial transit and delivery of internet traffic across their respective territories. The accord allows Telecom Armenia, a regional transit operator, to expand its geographic reach and the number o

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 22, 20261 min read
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Armenia's Constitutional Court recuses two judges in election dispute

Armenia’s Constitutional Court recuses two judges from election challenge case

Armenia's Constitutional Court has disqualified two of its judges from hearing petitions that challenge the results of June 7 parliamentary elections, citing potential bias concerns. Judges Artak Zeynalyan and Vladimir Vardanyan were recused after the New Force Reformist Party ra

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 22, 20261 min read
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Armenia's Parliamentary Elections: Russia's Influence and European Support

Russia’s Pressure and Europe’s Unconditional Support for Armenia

Massis Post reports on Armenia's recent parliamentary elections, examining the geopolitical dynamics shaping the outcome. The article explores Russia's political pressure on Armenia alongside Europe's stated support for the country's democratic processes. The piece, written by Kr

Massis PostJun 22, 20261 min read
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Pobeda Flight from Gyumri to Moscow Makes Emergency Landing

Gyumri-Moscow flight makes emergency landing in Makhachkala

A Pobeda Airlines aircraft operating a flight from Gyumri, Armenia, to Moscow made an emergency landing in Makhachkala, Russia, on June 22. Flight DP-856, a Boeing aircraft, departed Gyumri at 11:24 a.m. Moscow time and declared a general emergency less than an hour into the flig

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 22, 20261 min read
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Armenian Deputy FM Meets EU Partnership Mission Head

Armenian Deputy FM, New EUPM Head Meet in Yerevan

Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan met with Ambassador Cosmin George Dinescu, the newly appointed head of the European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia), in Yerevan today. The meeting marks an early engagement between Armenia's Foreign Ministry and

HetqJun 20, 20261 min read
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EU Allocates €34 Million in Emergency Aid to Armenia

EU Provides Armenia With €34 Million in Urgent Assistance Following President von der Leyen’s Announcement

The European Commission announced €34 million in urgent assistance for Armenia, following an announcement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The funding represents support from the EU for the country amid ongoing challenges. The allocation was confirmed by Bru

Massis PostJun 20, 20261 min read
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Village School in Syunik Faces Closure Under Merger Plan

Salvard’s Future Uncertain as Village School Faces Closure Under Merger Plan

The village of Salvard in Armenia's southern Syunik Province confronts an uncertain future as local officials pursue plans to merge the community's school with another institution. The proposal reflects broader challenges facing remote Armenian villages, where declining populatio

HetqJun 20, 20261 min read
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Armenia Showcases Defense Industry Vision at Eurosatory 2026

Armenia Presents Its Vision for Defense Industry Cooperation at Eurosatory 2026

Armenia is presenting its defense industry cooperation vision at Eurosatory 2026, the international defense and security exhibition held in Paris. The participation reflects Armenia's efforts to engage with the global defense sector and explore partnerships in military technology

Massis PostJun 20, 20261 min read
Source: Massis Post