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Armenian MP Criticizes Opposition Over Baku Stance
MP Manavazyan: Opposition “Ignores” Armenia’s Official Position Because It Prefers to Hear Only Baku’s Voice
Arusyak Manavazyan, head of the ruling Civil Contract faction in Armenia's parliament, has accused the opposition of ignoring the government's official position on Azerbaijan-related matters. According to Manavazyan, opposition lawmakers prefer to align with Baku's statements rat
Armenia falls to Montenegro 3-2 in Nations League match
Armenia lose 3-2 to Montenegro in dramatic Nations League clash
Armenia's national football team lost 3-2 to Montenegro in a UEFA Nations League Group C2 match Monday at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. Despite twice drawing level, Armenia conceded a late goal in the closing stages to drop both points at home. Montenegro sco
Pashinyan, Eurnekian Discuss Airport Development Plans
Pashinyan, Eurnekian Discuss Development Plans for Zvartnots and Shirak Airports
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Corporación América Airports Executive Director to discuss expansion and modernization plans for Armenia's two major airports: Zvartnots International Airport near Yerevan and Shirak Airport in Gyumri. The meeting focused on infrastructure
OpenAI Halts GPT-6.1 Astra Release Over Safety Issues
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
OpenAI has decided not to release its new artificial intelligence model GPT-6.1 Astra due to safety concerns, according to an announcement Tuesday. Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI, said the AI system—designed to perform tasks like web browsing and app usage independ
Armenian Bar Association Releases Technology Transfer Report
Armenian Bar releases report advancing U.S.-Armenia cooperation
The Armenian Bar Association has published a major report from its Intellectual Property and Information Technology Committee examining how Armenia can expand access to U.S. technologies and strengthen legal frameworks for innovation and investment. The report, the third from the
Armenia Targets 2029 for EU Visa-Free Travel
Armenia sets 2029 target for visa-free travel with EU
Armenia has set 2029 as the target deadline to complete its EU Visa Liberalisation Action Plan, Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan announced during a September 28 meeting with European Union officials in Yerevan. Sargsyan, Armenia's chief negotiator in the visa liberalization proc
PACE Report: Armenia Shows Democratic Resilience Despite Challenges
PACE Report on Armenia’s Elections: Society Has Demonstrated Democratic Resilience Despite Shortcomings Observed and Unprecedented External Pressures
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has released a report assessing Armenia's recent elections, concluding that society demonstrated democratic resilience despite observed shortcomings and external pressures. The report, issued from PACE's Strasbourg headqu
Armenian Students Win Research Competition on Artsakh Right of Return
Selected research papers from the Armenian Students for Artsakh competition
The ARF Bureau Youth Office announced winners of the second annual "Armenian Students for Artsakh" research competition, which brought together dozens of students worldwide to examine the right of return for displaced Artsakh Armenians. Stella Pashyan of the United States won fir
2020 Artsakh War Veterans Share Stories at Yerevan Facility
Frontline Memories: 2020 Artsakh War Vets Share Untold Stories at Yerevan’s “Soldier’s Home”
Hetq is documenting firsthand accounts from soldiers who fought in the 2020 Artsakh War and are currently receiving treatment at Yerevan's "Soldier's Home" facility. The news organization partnered with Vardanyan to record and preserve veterans' experiences from the conflict. Thi
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March 1 Investigation Restructured Into Five Separate Cases
March 1 Investigation Restructured Into Five Separate Areas
Armenian authorities have restructured the investigation into the March 1, 2008 post-election violence, dividing the case into five separate investigative areas, according to Massis Post. The March 1 events, which occurred following the disputed 2008 presidential election, result
Armenian doctor nominated for WHO Director-General position
International figures and organizations back Gevorg Tamamyan’s WHO Director-General bid
Professor Gevorg Tamamyan, a renowned Armenian pediatric oncologist and hematologist, has been nominated for Director-General of the World Health Organization, with the election scheduled for 2027. Within two days of the announcement, Tamamyan's candidacy has garnered support fro
Armenia Sets 2029 Target for EU Visa-Free Travel
Armenia Speeds Up EU Visa Liberalization, Setting 2029 Target for Schengen Access
Armenia has officially targeted 2029 as the completion deadline to achieve visa-free travel with the European Union, Interior Minister Arpineh Sargsyan announced during a diplomatic meeting in Yerevan. The announcement reflects Armenia's ongoing efforts to align with EU standards