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EU Sets Phytosanitary Standards for Armenian Agricultural Exports
EU Trade Exemptions for Armenian Agricultural Exporters: Timelines and Procedures
Armenian agricultural exporters seeking access to European Union markets must comply with strict phytosanitary regulations, according to reporting from Hetq. The EU requires laboratory testing and official certificates to verify that products meet health and safety standards befo
Armenia Allocates Nearly $1B to Build AI Infrastructure
Armenian government allocates funds to strengthen AI infrastructure
Armenia's government has allocated AMD 957.9 million (approximately $2.5 million USD) to develop the country's artificial intelligence capabilities through a strategic partnership with Firebird AI CJSC, the Ministry of High-Tech Industry announced. The funding will support the ac
EU Parliament Committee Backs Trade Measures for Armenia
EU Parliament Committee backs simplified procedure for Armenia trade measures
Armenia has advanced its effort to secure autonomous trade measures from the European Union after the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) agreed to expedite consideration of the proposal. On July 14, Armenia's Ambassador to the EU Tigran Balayan met with
Trump Threatens Iran Strikes Over Stalled Negotiations
Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened military strikes against Iranian infrastructure if the country does not resume diplomatic talks, according to remarks made during a Fox News interview. Trump said the U.S. would target Iran's power plants and bridges "next week" unless T
Study: Armenian Highlands Had Organized Society 4000 BC
New Study in Nature Partner Journals – Heritage Science Suggests Organized Society in the Armenian Highlands Around 4000 BC
A new study published in Nature Partner Journals – Heritage Science suggests that builders of prehistoric Vishap stelae in the Armenian Highlands formed a highly organized, unitary society around 4000 BC capable of large-scale ritual and irrigation projects. Authored by physicist
Fitch Affirms Armenia's BB Credit Rating with Positive Outlook
Fitch Affirms Armenia’s ‘BB’ Credit Rating with Positive Outlook
International credit-rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia's sovereign credit rating at BB, maintaining a positive outlook for the country's economic trajectory. The affirmation reflects Fitch's assessment of Armenia's fiscal and economic performance. A positive outloo
Armenia's President Meets Qatar's Emir in Doha
Armenian, Qatari leaders discuss bilateral agenda, regional issues
President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on July 14 to discuss bilateral relations and regional matters. Khachaturyan offered condolences to the Qatari leadership following the death of Qatar's Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khali
Armenia's Security Council Chief Meets EU Partnership Mission
Armen Grigoryan Receives Delegation of EU’s New Partnership Mission in Armenia
Armen Grigoryan, secretary of Armenia's Security Council, received a delegation representing the European Union's new partnership mission in Armenia, according to reporting from Massis Post. The meeting reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between Armenia and the European Union
Tsarukyan Thanks Supporters While Detained in Probe
Detained Tsarukyan Thanks His Supporters
Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, has expressed gratitude to supporters calling for his release while he remains detained in connection with a money laundering investigation. The prominent businessman and political figure, whose party has played a significa
Pashinyan Says Armenia-France Relations Reach New Heights
Armenia-France Relations Have Reached an Unprecedented Level, Pashinyan Says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has characterized Armenia-France bilateral relations as having reached an unprecedented level, according to a congratulatory message he sent to French leadership. The statement underscores the strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations. F
Vanadzor Mayor's Imprisonment Raises Democratic Concerns in Armenia
Democracy under strain in Vanadzor
A former Pasadena mayor who helped establish the city's sister city relationship with Vanadzor, Armenia has raised concerns about democratic backsliding in the partnership city. Vanadzor's elected mayor, Mamikon Aslanyan, who won a December 2021 election against the ruling party'
Armenia Joins U.S. Trade over Aid Initiative
Armenia joins U.S.-led Trade over Aid Initiative, showcases TRIPP and AI investments
Armenia has joined the U.S.-led Trade over Aid initiative, Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan announced at a forum in New York on July 13. The initiative prioritizes trade, investment and economic resilience over traditional development aid. Abisoghomonyan outlined Arm