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European Parliament Approves Trade Liberalization for Armenia

European Parliament Approves Trade Measures to Liberalize 80% of Armenia’s Exports to EU

The European Parliament has approved temporary suspension of customs duties on Armenian exports to the European Union, with 583 lawmakers voting in favor. The measure will suspend tariffs on a range of products for two years and establish duty-free import quotas for eight agricul

Yerevan Housing Market Surges on Russian and Diaspora Migration

Yerevan Housing Market Grows Amid New Influx from Russia and the Armenian Diaspora

Apartment transactions in Yerevan nearly doubled in July as the Armenian capital's housing market experiences significant growth, driven by migration flows from Russia and the Armenian diaspora. The influx reflects broader demographic shifts in Armenia following recent geopolitic

AI Factory Opens in Armenia Under U.S. Partnership

AI MoU: Capability is not yet strength

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Donald Trump signed a Memorandum of Understanding on AI and semiconductor innovation in August 2025. One year later, Firebird's AI computing facility opened in Hrazdan with Nvidia hardware and U.S. export licenses. The non-binding MoU

Report: Azerbaijan Imprisons Scholars Amid Peace Talks

The Azerbaijanis Aliyev Silences

An article from Massis Post examines political repression in Azerbaijan, arguing that the government under President Ilham Aliyev has imprisoned scholars and intellectuals while the country navigates peace negotiations. According to the piece, Azerbaijan's detention of academics

Former Ambassador Warns of Territory Concessions in Tigranashen

Ambassador warns of Goris-Kapan repeat in Tigranashen, says Baku has no legal claim

Former Armenian Ambassador Dzyunik Aghajanyan has cautioned against potential territorial concessions involving Tigranashen, arguing there is no legal basis for surrendering Armenian territory. Speaking to The Armenian Weekly, Aghajanyan, who served as ambassador to the Netherlan

Armenia's Justice Minister on National Identity and Loyalty

Justice Minister: “I Have a Historical Homeland, but I Choose My Present-Day Homeland—the Republic of Armenia”

Armenia's Justice Minister made remarks about national identity and allegiance, stating that while acknowledging historical Armenian homeland claims, he chooses to commit to the present-day Republic of Armenia as his homeland. The statement touches on broader questions of diaspor

Armenia and Iran Sign Customs Corridor Protocol

Armenia and Iran Sign Protocol on Simplified Customs Corridor

Armenian and Iranian officials have signed a protocol establishing a simplified customs corridor between the two nations, according to reports from Tehran. The agreement aims to streamline trade procedures and reduce bureaucratic barriers at border crossings, potentially facilita

Armenian Official Disputes Azerbaijani Claims on Heritage

Ruben Rubinyan Rejects Hajiyev’s Claims About Armenian Heritage as “Unfounded”

Armenian parliament member Ruben Rubinyan has rejected statements made by Azerbaijani official Hajiyev regarding Armenian cultural and historical heritage, characterizing the claims as unfounded. Rubinyan stated that such assertions are neither constructive nor helpful in ongoing

Armenia Proposes Sharp Increase in Citizenship Fees

Pashinyan discourages diaspora Armenians from becoming citizens of Armenia

Armenia's Ministry of Internal Affairs has proposed significant changes to citizenship policy, effective January 1, 2028. The citizenship acquisition fee would increase fivefold from $138 to $689, while renunciation fees would jump tenfold from $413 to $4,132. New requirements in

Armenian Peace Bridge Members Respond to Azerbaijani Official

Armenian Members of “Peace Bridge” Respond to Hikmet Hajiyev: Building Peace Requires Responsible Rhetoric

Armenian participants in the "Peace Bridge" initiative have issued a response to Hikmet Hajiyev, Azerbaijan's foreign policy advisor, regarding rhetoric in ongoing peace discussions. The statement emphasizes that constructive dialogue and responsible language are essential for ac

EU Official: Cultural Heritage Protection Key to Peace

EU Special Representative: Protecting Cultural Heritage Is an Essential Part of the Peace Process

An EU Special Representative has emphasized that the preservation and protection of cultural heritage constitute an essential component of the peace process, according to remarks made in Yerevan. The statement underscores international focus on safeguarding historical and cultura

Italian Cyclist Simone Raccani Wins Tour of Armenia

Italian professional cyclist Simone Raccani of Team Ukyo won the Tour of Armenia, a cycling competition held in Yerevan. The victory marks a notable achievement for the international athlete at the annual event. Raccani, competing at the professional level, completed the tour suc