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2020 Artsakh War Veteran Recounts Combat Experience
From Coma to College Graduate: 2020 Artsakh Vet Describes Chaos at Mataghis
A veteran of the 2020 Artsakh conflict has shared an account of the opening moments of the war, describing the sudden artillery barrage that began on September 27 near Mataghis. The soldier recounts how what initially appeared to be routine military exercises quickly escalated in
Seventy Paintings Seized from Former Armenian Finance Minister
70 Paintings Seized from Former Finance Minister Gagik Khachatryan Placed in Custody of National Gallery of Armenia
Seventy paintings seized from Gagik Khachatryan, former Chairman of Armenia's State Revenue Committee, have been placed in the custody of the National Gallery of Armenia, according to Massis Post. The seizure appears connected to an ongoing investigation or legal proceeding invol
St. Gregory's Armenian Food Festival Returns for 49th Year
St. Gregory’s Armenian food festival returns for a 49th year
St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts will host its 49th annual Armenian Food Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from noon to 7 p.m. The free, all-ages event features grilled kebabs, traditional pastries including paklava and choreg, and homemad
Pashinyan: Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Is Established Reality
Armenia and Azerbaijan have achieved peace, which must be preserved every day – Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan has become a permanent reality and must be preserved daily, speaking at a Commonwealth of Independent States meeting in Turkmenistan on October 9. Pashinyan cited concrete developments: over
Armenia Seeks Stronger Ties with Turkmenistan, Pashinyan Says
Armenia Seeks to Strengthen Political and Economic Ties with Turkmenistan, Pashinyan Says
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Turkmen leadership to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting, held in Turkmenbashi, focused on expanding political and economic cooperation between the two nations. Pashinyan emphasized Armenia's interest in develop
Yerevan Municipality Excludes Anti-Corruption Court From Road Renovation Plans
Yerevan Municipality Ignores Key Questions; Excludes Anti-Corruption Court Access Road From 2027 Renovation Plans
The Yerevan Municipality has sidestepped questions about infrastructure maintenance and traffic concerns related to the Anti-Corruption Court access road, according to investigative reporting by Hetq. City authorities responded with a single-sentence statement on October 7 that f
Armenian Lawmaker Urges OSCE Visit to Baku Detainees
Galstyan calls for OSCE PA visit to hostages in Baku
Armenian National Assembly member Lilit Galstyan called on the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly to conduct a humanitarian visit to Baku to assess conditions of Armenian prisoners of war and detainees held in Azerbaijan. Speaking at the OSCE PA's Autumn Meeting in Andorra on October 7,
Armenia and Azerbaijan Hold Technical Talks on Power Lines
Armenian and Azerbaijani Officials Discuss TRIPP Power Transmission Lines at Meeting in Goris
Representatives from Armenia and Azerbaijan met in Goris for technical discussions regarding the TRIPP power transmission lines project. The meeting focused on regional infrastructure development related to the proposed electricity corridor. TRIPP (Turkey-Russia-Iran-Pakistan) re
Environmental Agency Shifts Responsibility Over Hrazdan Gorge Violations
Environmental Watchdog Deflects Blame to Yerevan City Hall Over Hrazdan Gorge Construction Violations
An environmental watchdog has deflected accountability for construction violations in Yerevan's Hrazdan Gorge to the city's municipal government, according to an investigation by Hetq. In its response to the outlet, the agency placed enforcement responsibilities directly on city
Diaspora Partnership Transforms Armenian Border Village
A diaspora-Armenia partnership revives a border village
A diaspora-Armenia partnership has revitalized Paruyr Sevak, a border village in Ararat province with roughly 800 residents. After visiting in 2018, an Armenian-American couple and the late Mayor Edik Stepanyan established a computer lab and undertook a major renovation project t
Pashinyan Asserts Armenia's Path Toward Greater Sovereignty
Pashinyan Responds to Medvedev’s Warning, Says Armenia Will Become Increasingly Sovereign
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has responded to recent remarks by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Medvedev, reaffirming Armenia's commitment to increasing its sovereignty and independence. The exchange reflects ongoing discussions between Armenia and Russia reg
Ruling Party Controls Parliamentary Investigation Into Church Crisis
Pashinyan’s Civil Contract Party Monopolizes Parliamentary Probe into Armenian Apostolic Church "Crisis"
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract Party has established a parliamentary commission to investigate an ongoing crisis within the Armenian Apostolic Church, according to reporting from Hetq. The move represents the latest phase in what the source characterizes as a broader effort by t