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Zvartnots Temple Gets New Artistic Lighting System
Temple of Light: New illumination system unveiled at Zvartnots Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum
Armenia has unveiled a new illumination system at Zvartnots Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum, one of the country's most significant architectural monuments. The lighting project, officially presented during a cultural event called "Temple of Light," took nearly three years
Pashinyan Extends Kurban Bayram Greeting to Erdoğan
Pashinyan, Erdoğan Exchange Greetings
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the occasion of Kurban Bayram, also known as Eid al-Adha, according to Pashinyan's office. The religious holiday, observed by Muslims worldwide, marks the willingness of the Prophet Ib
Armenia's Defense Industry Emerges as Economic Growth Driver
Armenia’s defense industry emerging as key driver of economic growth, Minister says
Armenia's defense sector is rapidly transitioning from a purely security-focused industry into a significant economic engine, according to Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan. Speaking at the Silicon Mountains forum, he highlighted that three Armenian defense compa
Ameriabank Receives Four Awards at 2026 AMX Awards
Ameriabank Wins Four Awards at AMX Awards 2026
Ameriabank, one of Armenia's largest financial institutions, has received four awards at the annual AMX Awards ceremony. The bank won three awards from the Armenia Stock Exchange and one from the Central Depository of Armenia, according to Hetq. The awards recognize Ameriabank's
Armenia Urged to Freeze Assets Linked to Russian Tax Fraud
Armenia Asked to Freeze Magnitsky-Linked Funds
Armenian financial regulators are facing pressure to freeze assets connected to a major Russian tax fraud scheme after funds slipped through the country's oversight systems undetected. The case centers on money tied to the Magnitsky affair, a high-profile scandal involving allege
CSTO Reaffirms Armenia's Full Membership Status
CSTO continues to regard Armenia as a full member, Secretary General says
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) continues to recognize Armenia as a full member despite recent political statements from Armenian officials questioning the relationship, according to CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov. Following a Council of Defense Min
Swiss Court Seeks to Freeze Magnitsky Case Funds in Armenia
Magnitsky Case Fallout: How Questionable 500,000 Swiss Francs Reached Armenia
A Swiss court is attempting to freeze millions of dollars connected to the Magnitsky case, an international legal matter involving allegations of financial crimes and money laundering. According to reporting by Hetq, approximately 500,000 Swiss francs from the disputed funds have
Armenia-Poland Business Forum Set for June 2026 in Yerevan
Armenia-Poland Business Forum to bring European investors and industry leaders to Yerevan
Armenia will host a major business forum on June 9, 2026, designed to strengthen economic ties between Armenia and Europe. The Armenia-Poland Business Forum, organized under the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity initiative, will bring together a high-level Polish
Lebanese Religious Leaders Condemn Israeli Attacks
Leading Christian and Muslim spiritual figures in Lebanon issued a joint statement on June 2 condemning Israeli attacks on the country. The religious leaders gathered at the Druze Community Center in Beirut, where they unanimously adopted a statement prepared by the Christian-Mus
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EU Condemns Russian Pressure on Armenia
European Union Condemns Any Russian Attempt to Pressure Armenia
The European Union has issued a formal condemnation of any attempts by Russia to pressure Armenia, according to a statement from Brussels. The EU's position reflects growing international concern over Russian influence in the South Caucasus region amid ongoing geopolitical tensio
Criminal Charges Filed Against Four Former Army Corps Commanders
Criminal Charges Filed Against Four Former Army Corps Commanders in March 1 Case
Prosecutors in Armenia filed public criminal charges on June 1 against four former army corps commanders in connection with the March 1 case, according to Massis Post. The March 1 incident refers to a deadly clash that occurred in Yerevan in 2008 following contested presidential
Armenian Community Joins Watertown Memorial Day Parade
Veterans, community groups participate in Watertown Memorial Day parade
Members of Watertown, Massachusetts' Armenian community participated in the city's annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25, honoring current and former armed forces members. The parade began at noon at Watertown City Hall, proceeding along Waverley Avenue and Orchard Street