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Armenian Foreign Minister Meets Pakistan's First Ambassador
Armenian Foreign Minister, Pakistani Ambassador Discuss Bilateral Agenda Development
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Shafqat Ali Khan, Pakistan's first ambassador to Armenia since the two countries established diplomatic relations. Khan, who is resident in Abu Dhabi, was appointed following the recent normalization of ties between Yerevan and I
Armenia's Central Bank to Issue 35th Anniversary Commemorative Coin
Armenia to Issue Commemorative Coin Marking 35th Anniversary of the Republic
The Central Bank of Armenia announced plans to issue a commemorative coin marking the 35th anniversary of the Armenian Republic. The coin will be put into circulation as part of the nation's observance of the milestone. Commemorative coins are standard practice among central bank
Ukrainian Armenians Face Uncertainty Over Community Displacement
The Armenian community of Ukraine does not know how many Armenians have left the country
The Armenian community in Ukraine continues navigating life under Russian military pressure, with daily air alarms and drone strikes affecting daily operations, according to an interview with Davit Mkrtchyan, vice president of the Union of Armenians of Ukraine. While many Armenia
Gomidas' Historic Voice Reaches Modern Audiences
More than a century later, Gomidas’ voice was heard once again
More than a century after its original recording, the voice of Gomidas, the renowned Armenian composer and musicologist, has been heard by contemporary audiences through a collaborative musical project. Singer Sibil, born in Istanbul, spent six years developing the initiative, wh
Environmental Violations Alleged at Yerevan COP17 Venue
Yerevan’s COP-17 Construction Site: On-Going Government Neglect
Armenia's Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body has launched administrative proceedings following reports of improper waste disposal at the COP17 conference venue in Yerevan. According to investigative outlet Hetq, construction waste from the Meridian Expo Center—wh
Italian Cyclist Wins Stage 2 of Tour of Armenia
Italian Cyclist Federico Iacomoni Wins Stage 2 of Tour of Armenia
Italian cyclist Federico Iacomoni of Team Ukyo won the second stage of the Tour of Armenia, a cycling race held in Yerevan. The Tour of Armenia is an international sporting event that attracts competitive cyclists from around the world to compete on Armenian roads. Iacomoni's vic
Armenian Official: Gas Prices Will Remain Stable
Gas Prices Will Not Increase, Armenia Will Not Become a Province to Keep Them Low, Chakoyan Says
Taron Chakoyan, a member of Armenia's National Assembly, stated that gas prices will not increase in the country, asserting that Armenia will not compromise its sovereignty to maintain low energy costs. Chakoyan's comments address ongoing concerns about energy pricing and Armenia
Pianist Şahan Arzruni on Championing Armenian Composers
Şahan Arzruni on Armenian piano music: An interview
Şahan Arzruni, an accomplished New York-based pianist and composer, discussed his decades-long mission to promote Armenian classical music in an interview with The Armenian Weekly. Born in Istanbul and trained at Juilliard, Arzruni has performed at prestigious venues including th
Belarus Businessman Files Investment Dispute Against Armenia
Belarus Businessman Vinitski Files Investment Claim Against Armenia at ICSID
A Belarusian businessman named Vinitski has filed a Notice of Intent to Submit Claims to Arbitration against the Armenian government through the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Vinitski alleges that the Armenian state unlawfully expropriated hi
Photographer Ara Oshagan Documents Armenian Diaspora Across Generations
Oshagan on photographing diaspora, crafting Artsakh portraits circa 2125
Photographer Ara Oshagan is exhibiting work that traces Armenian displacement across Los Angeles, Beirut, Artsakh, and Fresno at Fresno State University's Peters Ellipse Gallery through September 30. The exhibition, part of the university's Armenian Studies Program 50th anniversa
International Cycling Race Tour of Armenia Begins
On the first day of the “Tour of Armenia” international cycling race, athletes covered 135 km
The inaugural Tour of Armenia, a UCI Europe Tour category 2.2 event, launched its first competitive stage Wednesday, with cyclists covering 135 kilometers from Gavar to Mets Masrik along Lake Sevan's shores. Poland's Michal Pomorski won the opening stage with an average speed of
Construction Site Accidents in Armenia Rise Significantly
Construction Site Accidents in Armenia Rising; 142 Incidents in 2026
Construction site safety incidents in Armenia have increased dramatically in recent years, according to data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The number of incidents resulting from safety violations grew from 131 in 2023 to 202 in 2024, and reached 277 in 2025, representing