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Russia Sets December 2026 Deadline for Armenia EU Referendum Decision
Russian Deputy FM Gives Armenia December Deadline for Holding EU Membership Referendum
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has given Armenia a December 2026 deadline to decide whether to hold a nationwide referendum on European Union membership, according to comments made to the TASS news agency. The statement reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions sur
Workshop on Istanbul's Armenian Printers Opens in Yerevan
Workshop Dedicated to Istanbul’s Armenian Printers Opens in Yerevan
A two-day workshop examining the history and legacy of Armenian printers in Istanbul has opened in Yerevan. The workshop, titled "Istanbul's Armenian Printers," focuses on the significant contributions Armenian printing communities made to Ottoman-era Istanbul, a major center of
Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al Assad to Death in Absentia
Bashar al Assad sentenced to death in absentia by Syrian court for war crimes
Syria's Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus has sentenced former president Bashar al Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Judge Fakhareddine al Aryan announced the ruling on Tuesday, stating that Assad "used state agencies to
Boston Artist Reflects on Seaport History Through Memory Parade
Memory Parade
A Boston resident reflects on his family's experience attending the city's 2024 Tall Ships celebration while reminiscing about the neighborhood's Armenian and Greek restaurant heritage. The author recounts visits to now-closed establishments including Kangaroo Court, Anthony's Pi
CSTO May Discuss Stripping Armenia of Voting Rights
CSTO to Discuss Depriving Armenia of Vote Right
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told TASS news agency that the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) may consider depriving Armenia of its voting rights during the military alliance's upcoming summit in November. The CSTO is a Moscow-led defense bloc com
US, Armenia, Azerbaijan Mark White House Summit Anniversary
Joint Statement of the United States of America, the Republic of Armenia, and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the One-Year Anniversary of the White House Peace Summit
The United States, Armenia, and Azerbaijan issued a joint statement marking the one-year anniversary of a peace summit hosted by President Trump at the White House. The statement, released by all three parties, reflects on the diplomatic engagement that took place during the summ
British Media Highlights Yerevan as Emerging Travel Destination
The Independent spotlights Yerevan as a must-visit destination
The Independent, a major British newspaper, has published a travel feature showcasing Yerevan as a must-visit destination. Written by travel journalist Laura Millar following a familiarization trip organized by Armenia's Tourism Committee, the article highlights the capital's ble
Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a U.S.-backed 15-point peace proposal for Gaza, stating that Israel will not withdraw its military forces until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. Trump's Board of Peace announced the plan last month, which called for the complet
Armenia Hosts 24-Hour AI Hackathon with OpenAI Support
“Hack Armenia” 24-hour hackathon brings together AI specialists to develop practical solutions
Armenia held a 24-hour hackathon focused on large language models on August 8–9 at AI9 Startup Campus, bringing together developers, researchers, students and AI specialists to create practical solutions for the country. Supported by Armenia's Ministry of High-Tech Industry and A
Aram Vardevanyan Elected Deputy Speaker of Armenian Parliament
Aram Vardevanyan elected Deputy Speaker of Armenia’s Parliament
Aram Vardevanyan has been elected Deputy Speaker of Armenia's National Assembly, following a nomination by the opposition Strong Armenia faction. The election took place on August 10, with 53 of the legislature's 105 deputies participating in the vote. All 53 voting deputies cast
Ukrainian drone strike kills at least 13 in Russian region
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Tatarstan region
At least 13 people, including one child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, according to Russian officials cited by the BBC. The attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk, located over 1,100 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, also injured 39 people,
China Southern Airlines Opens Office in Yerevan
China Southern Airlines opens Yerevan office
China Southern Airlines has officially opened a Yerevan office, expanding its operations in Armenia and strengthening air connectivity between the two countries. The opening ceremony drew representatives from the Chinese Embassy, Armenia's Civil Aviation Committee, Ministry of Te