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EU Proposes Roadmap for Armenia's Single Market Integration
EU Single Market Proposal Sets High Strategic Stakes for Armenia
The European Commission is preparing a proposal for gradual integration of Armenia into the EU single market, according to reporting from Hetq. The initiative represents a significant economic and foreign policy development for the country, with potential implications for Armenia
Armenia, Fresno explore trade and agricultural cooperation
Armenia, Fresno discuss trade, investment and agricultural cooperation
Armenia's Deputy Minister of Economy Tigran Gasparyan met with a delegation from Fresno, California, led by Mayor Jerry Dyer on October 1. The group included Armenia's Honorary Consul in Fresno Perch Apkarian and several city council members. During the meeting, Gasparyan outline
Veolia's Nine-Year Run in Armenia Marked by Water Issues
Veolia’s Nine Years in Armenia: A Legacy of Chronic Water Outages and Criminal Investigations
French water utility Veolia has faced persistent challenges during its nine years operating in Armenia, according to reporting by Hetq. The company's service infrastructure leaves dozens of rural communities without coverage entirely. Within Veolia's designated service zones, hou
Yerevan to Redevelop Historic Foreign Ministry Building
Yerevan’s Former Foreign Ministry building to undergo $150 million redevelopment
Armenia's Scientific and Methodological Council has unanimously approved a redevelopment concept for Yerevan's former Foreign Ministry building on Republic Square. The $150 million mixed-use project, owned by Corporación América Airports, was designed in collaboration with London
Armenia's Molybdenum Exports Reach $200M Amid Global Demand
Armenia’s Molybdenum Exports Hit $200M on High Global Demand, But Local Processing Collapses
Armenia's molybdenum exports surged to $200 million, driven by strong global demand for the metal used in steel production and other industrial applications. Belgium has emerged as the dominant destination for raw exports, while new international markets continue to open for Arme
Book Review: Perla Kantarjian's 'You Must Become Field'
Book Review: ‘You Must Become Field’
The Armenian Weekly reviews Lebanese Armenian poet Perla Kantarjian's debut collection "You Must Become Field," which explores themes of belonging, displacement and diaspora heritage. Moving between English, Armenian and Arabic, Kantarjian examines how Armenia, Lebanon and Englan
Armenia to Build UEFA-Standard Stadiums for 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup
UEFA-standard football stadiums to be built in Armenia’s Vanadzor and Ijevan
Armenia's government will construct UEFA Category 4-standard football stadiums in Vanadzor and Ijevan to host matches during the 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which Armenia and Georgia will jointly organize. Each stadium will seat more than 10,000 spectators. The tournament will feat
Juventus Academy Opens New Location in Yerevan
Juventus Academy Officially Opens in Yerevan’s Avan District
The Juventus Academy, the youth training program operated by the Italian professional soccer club, has officially opened a new facility in Yerevan's Avan district. The academy brings structured soccer instruction and training modeled on Juventus's renowned player development syst
Armenia Secures €250M French Credit Line for Public Finance
Armenia Greenlights €250M French Credit Line to Slash Reliance on External Debt
The Armenian government has approved a €250 million credit agreement with France's Development Agency (AFD) aimed at strengthening public finances and reducing the country's reliance on external debt. The credit line represents a significant financial commitment from France to su
UN Panel Addresses Refugee Justice for Artsakh Armenians
ARS HRC 63 side event advances refugee justice for women and children of Artsakh
The Armenian Relief Society and Armenian Legal Center for Justice & Human Rights convened a side event at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva to address refugee justice and rights-based solutions for over 100,000 Armenians displaced from Artsakh in September 2023. The panel, at
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Visits Armenian Genocide Memorial
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer led a delegation to visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan. The visit underscores the historical and cultural ties between the Central Valley city and Armenia, where a significant Armenian-American population resides. Fresno has long maintained st
Pashinyan Meets With USCIRF Chair Asif Mahmood
Pashinyan meets with USCIRF chair Asif Mahmood
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Asif Mahmood, Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, during an official visit to Yerevan. Pashinyan congratulated Mahmood on his unanimous election to the USCIRF chair position for the 2026–2027 term in July 2026.