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Armenia Holds First Strategic Sports Reform Forum
Armenia Holds First Strategic Sports Reform Forum in Yerevan
Armenia held its first Strategic and Systemic Sports Reform Forum in Yerevan, according to reporting from Massis Post. The forum represents an effort by Armenian officials to assess and reform the country's sports system through structured dialogue and planning. Details about spe
Armenia Appoints Alen Simonyan as New Security Council Secretary
Pashinyan introduces Alen Simonyan as new Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan introduced Alen Simonyan as the newly appointed Secretary of Armenia's Security Council during a meeting with staff. Pashinyan thanked outgoing Secretary Armen Grigoryan for his significant contributions to Armenia's security agenda and peace proces
Yerevan's Kievyan Bridge Reopens After Renovation
Yerevan’s Kievyan Bridge reopens to traffic
Yerevan's Kievyan Bridge has reopened to traffic following completion of major renovation work, the city announced. The project finished two weeks ahead of schedule. The bridge's roadway and pedestrian sections underwent full renovation, including replacement of expansion joints
University Professor Donates Armenian Studies Books to NAASR
NAASR library enriched by Der Matossian donation
The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) has received a donation of 11 academic volumes from Prof. Bedross Der Matossian of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The books, part of the "Armenians in the Modern and Early Modern World" series published by Bl
Amulsar Mine Operators Complete International Certification Training
Internationally certified and ready for Amulsar: First group of operators completes training
The first group of heavy equipment operators trained for Armenia's Amulsar gold mine project has received internationally recognized certificates. The operators, ranging from age 29 to 52 and drawn from surrounding communities, completed a training program emphasizing knowledge,
Artist Siranush Aghajanyan Transforms Yerevan With Mosaic Art
Beyond butterflies: Siranush Aghajanyan’s mosaicked Yerevan
Siranush Aghajanyan has become known for large-scale mosaic installations across Yerevan, blending traditional tile techniques with contemporary street art. After studying at Armenian art academies, she discovered mosaic as her medium and created approximately 40 public works ove
Five arrested in Gazprom Armenia gas supply bribery probe
Four Gazprom Armenia employees arrested in alleged gas supply bribery case
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has arrested five people as part of a criminal investigation into alleged bribery in gas supply operations. Four of those arrested are employees of Gazprom Armenia, while the fifth is an official from Armenia's Urban Development, Technical and
Armenian Ambassador Addresses Rotary Club on Bilateral Relations
Armenian Ambassador addresses members and guests of Rotary Club
Armenian Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan spoke to members and guests of the Rotary Club, discussing Armenia's historical heritage, development vision, and future prospects. The Ambassador outlined Armenia's foreign policy priorities, emphasizing the importance of
Artsakh Fund launches skills program for displaced women
Empowering Artsakh women to thrive
The Artsakh Fund is launching a new initiative to help women displaced from Artsakh rebuild their lives through vocational training in traditional Armenian crafts. The Help Artsakh Women Rebuild Initiative teaches Marash embroidery and carpet weaving—traditional skills with deep
Alen Simonyan Named Armenia's Security Council Secretary
Alen Simonyan Appointed Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council, Replacing Armen Grigoryan
Alen Simonyan has been appointed Secretary of Armenia's Security Council, replacing Armen Grigoryan in the position. The Security Council is a key governmental body responsible for coordinating national security policy in Armenia. Simonyan, who previously served as Speaker of Arm
Beirut-Born Woman Becomes Master Khachkar Carver in Gyumri
From Beirut to Gyumri: How Narine Poladian became a khachkar carver
Narine Poladian, a 23-year-old from Beirut with an interior architecture degree, moved to Armenia in 2018 for a short volunteer stint through Birthright Armenia. A chance encounter with stone artisans on Aram Street in Yerevan redirected her path toward khachkar carving—the tradi
Pashinyan Outlines Energy Independence and Regional Policy Strategy
Pashinyan Addresses Energy Independence, Azerbaijani Infrastructure Cooperation, Railway Management and Armenia’s Foreign Policy
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed key priorities including energy independence, infrastructure cooperation with Azerbaijan, railway management, and foreign policy direction. Pashinyan stated that Armenia's overarching strategy is to achieve complete energy indepen