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Armenian Chef Transforms Fashion Into Edible Art
Haute Couture, baked: Artur Poghosyan’s radical dessert architecture
Artur Poghosyan, an Armenian entrepreneur now based in Los Angeles, has gained international recognition for his innovative approach to pastry design that treats desserts as architectural structures inspired by haute couture. From 2023 to 2025, Poghosyan operated the Christian Fa
Pashinyan Seeks Putin's Support on Armenian Exports
Pashinyan Urges Putin to Remove Restrictions on Armenian Exports
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to remove restrictions on Armenian exports, according to his office. The statement came amid broader discussions about Armenia's future orientation, including potential European Union membership. P
Iran Signals Readiness to Expand Natural Gas Exports to Armenia
Iran and Armenia have agreed to establish a joint specialized initiative to expand natural gas exports, according to statements from Tehran and Yerevan. The agreement signals deepening energy cooperation between the two countries as Armenia seeks to diversify and secure its energ
Construction Debris From COP-17 Site Damages Hrazdan Gorge
Yerevan’s COP-17 Botched Preparations: Construction Waste Tumbling Into Hrazdan Gorge
Environmental damage has been documented at Yerevan's COP-17 preparation site, where construction activities have caused soil and debris to spill into the Hrazdan Gorge. According to reporting by Hetq, heaps of earth resulting from leveling work at the conference venue have accum
Artist Celebrates Independence Day Through Father's Artwork
In Dad’s own hand
An Armenian-American artist paid homage to the nation's 250th anniversary by painting a portrait of his father as the scribe of the Declaration of Independence, featuring a pen and inkwell his father had machined from aluminum in 1976. The artist has spent 13 years curating and e
Pashinyan Has Not Set EU Membership Referendum Date
Pashinyan Didn't Specify EU Membership Referendum Deadline, Says Peskov
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not specify a timeline for a potential European Union membership referendum during recent discussions in Moscow. When asked by reporters whether Pashinyan had indicated when such a referend
French Ambassador Concludes Diplomatic Mission to Armenia
Armenian Security Council Secretary receives outgoing French Ambassador
Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan met with French Ambassador Olivier Decottignies on July 28 to mark the conclusion of the ambassador's tenure in Yerevan. Grigoryan commended Decottignies' role in advancing Armenia-France relations to a strategic partnership lev
Armenia's Economy Grows Despite Contracting Foreign Trade
Armenia’s Economy Grows as Foreign Trade Contracts
Armenia's economy expanded during the first half of the year, according to recent economic data from Yerevan. The growth occurred amid a contraction in foreign trade activity, presenting a mixed economic picture for the country. The economic expansion suggests resilience in domes
Jerusalem Patriarchate Objects to Removed Genocide Resolution
Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Slams Removal of Genocide Proposal from Knesset Vote; Blames Azerbaijani Pressure
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has condemned the removal of a genocide recognition proposal from a Knesset vote, attributing the decision to Azerbaijani pressure on Israeli lawmakers. In a formal statement, the Patriarchate called on Israel and Turkey to officially recogn
Yerevan's €10.4 Million Wastewater Plant Remains Nonfunctional
10.4 Million Euros Down the Drain: Yerevan’s New Wastewater Treatment Plant Still Not Working
Armenia's capital has invested 10.4 million euros in the Aeratsia Wastewater Treatment Plant, but the facility remains non-operational despite completion of construction. The plant, designed to improve Yerevan's wastewater management infrastructure, has yet to begin functioning.
Armenia and Iran Plan Second Bridge Over Araks River
Armenia, Iran Discuss Project to Erect Second Bridge Spanning Araks River
Armenia and Iran are discussing plans to construct a second bridge spanning the Araks River, which forms a 35-kilometer border between the two nations. Currently, a single bridge at the Norduz-Meghri border crossing serves as the sole connection between the countries. The propose
Iranian Refugee Rebuilds Life in Yerevan Through Small Business
From Hormuz to Yerevan: Rebuilding Life After Fleeing a War Zone
A man from Hormuz Island in southern Iran has established himself in central Yerevan, where he sells handmade incense from a small street table. The article, reported by Hetq, documents his journey fleeing a war zone and his efforts to rebuild his life in Armenia's capital. Thoug