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Armenia's Democracy Eight Years After Velvet Revolution
From Velvet Revolution to selective justice
A former Pasadena mayor and son of a Genocide survivor examines Armenia's democratic trajectory following the 2018 Velvet Revolution. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party retained a governing majority in June 2026 elections with approximately 49.9% of the vote. W
Armenia Plans Energy Grid Integration for Firebird AI Data Center
Armenia Maps Energy Grid Strategy for Massive Firebird AI Data Center
Armenia's Public Services Regulatory Commission held a working discussion to assess how the newly operational Firebird AI data center will connect to the country's national energy grid. The meeting brought together officials to evaluate infrastructure requirements and grid capaci
Armenia's PM Meets New French Ambassador
Pashinyan Welcomes New French Ambassador to Drive Strategic Infrastructure and Economic Ties
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a high-level diplomatic meeting with France's newly appointed ambassador to Armenia, marking the envoy's official introduction in the capital. The meeting underscored efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Accordin
Armenian Foreign Minister Meets Iranian Leadership in Tehran
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan Holds High-Level Talks with Iranian Leadership in Tehran
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan traveled to Tehran for high-level discussions with Iranian government officials. The visit focused on diplomatic engagement between Armenia and Iran, two neighboring countries with longstanding ties. While specific details of the talks we
Trump Establishes 'Super Intelligence Force' to Lead AI Policy
Trump unveils ‘Super Intelligence Force’ to oversee AI policy
President Donald Trump has created a new federal taskforce dedicated to artificial intelligence policy, to be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton. The "Super Intelligence Force" aims to ensure continued U.S. leadership in AI development and will coordinate govern
2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology Awarded for Optogenetics Breakthrough
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2026 awarded for breakthrough in optogenetics
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel, and Karl Deisseroth for their pioneering work in optogenetics, a technique using light to control nerve cells and study brain function. Hegemann and Nagel discovered channelrhodopsin,
Armenia Launches Digital Tool to Improve Textbook Readability
Mapping the Words: Armenia Introduces Digital Tool to Solve Textbook Readability Crisis
Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport has introduced a new digital quality-control mechanism to address a functional literacy crisis in the country's schools. The tool is designed to audit the linguistic accessibility of school textbooks, ensuring that educa
Woman injured in border shooting undergoes surgery, stable
Woman shot by Azerbaijani soldier undergoes surgery, no life-threatening risk
A woman shot by an Azerbaijani serviceman who illegally crossed into Armenia's Syunik Province has undergone surgery and is in stable condition, according to the Armenian Health Ministry. Spokesperson Mariam Tsatryan said the patient is under medical supervision with no life-thre
Armenia and Iran Discuss Infrastructure and Regional Security
Armenia, Iran Advance "Crossroads of Peace" and Strategic Infrastructure in Tehran Talks
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran to advance bilateral infrastructure projects and address regional security concerns. The talks focused on the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative and critical infrastructure de
Armenia, Iran Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Connectivity
Armenian, Iranian Foreign Ministers discuss strategic ties and regional connectivity
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on October 5 to discuss bilateral relations and regional infrastructure projects. The ministers emphasized the strategic importance of Armenian-Iranian ties and reviewed coo
Analysis: The Cost of Indulging Aliyev
The Cost of Indulging Aliyev
An opinion piece by Berge Jololian examines Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev's rhetoric and policies, analyzing the broader implications of international engagement with his administration. The article, published by Massis Post, appears to critique approaches that accommodate Al
Pashinyan Uses Biblical Language to Describe Armenia
Pashinyan Declares Republic of Armenia ‘The Promised Land Bestowed by God’ Amid Rising Church-State Tensions
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan used biblical rhetoric in a speech at Armenia's second annual Prayer Breakfast, describing the modern Republic of Armenia as "our Promised Land bestowed by God." The remarks come amid reported tensions between the Armenian government and the Armenia