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Tour of Armenia Cycling Race Begins With 135K Opening Stage
Tour of Armenia Cycling Race Begins With 135-Kilometer Opening Stage
The international Tour of Armenia commenced with its first competitive stage, a 135-kilometer route beginning in Yerevan. The multi-day cycling event attracted international participants and represents a significant sporting competition for Armenia. The opening stage marked the b
Armenia Advances Space Program With New Satellite Goals
Armenia has entered a new phase of development of its national space capabilities
Armenia has entered a new phase of space development, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at a Paris panel discussion on space infrastructure. Following the 2022 launch of ARMSAT-1, developed with European technology and SpaceX, Armenia achieved another milestone with HAYASA
Columbia University Launches New Minor in Armenian Studies
Columbia University launches minor in Armenian Studies
Columbia University has established a minor in Armenian Studies through its Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies, expanding academic offerings in the field. The five-course program covers Armenian history, language, literature, art and culture from ancie
Pashinyan Seeks Closer Direct Ties with Armenian Diaspora
Pashinyan Calls for Direct Partnerships with Diaspora
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has called for a shift in how the government of Armenia engages with the global Armenian diaspora, advocating for direct partnerships rather than traditional intermediary arrangements. The statement reflects an evolving approach to diaspora
Armenia Plans to Launch Three Satellites, Pashinyan Announces
Armenia Plans to Launch at Least Three Satellites, Pashinyan Says
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced plans to launch at least three satellites as part of the country's space development initiative. According to Pashinyan's statement made in Paris, the satellite program will include two Earth observation satellites and at least on
ARF calls on AYF youth to strengthen diaspora
Preserving identity, keeping the cause alive
A representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation's Eastern U.S. region addressed the opening ceremony of the 2026 AYF Olympics in New Jersey, urging young Armenian diaspora members to build upon the legacy of previous generations. The speech emphasized the AYF's 90-year
Family lore: Grandfather's furniture-throwing tenant dispute
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A columnist for The Armenian Weekly reflects on a family story passed down through generations about his grandfather, Dikran (Richard), a Depression-era gravedigger who became a landlord in the mid-20th century. According to family accounts, Dikran evicted a troublesome tenant by
Armenia Challenges Russian Trade Restrictions on Goods
Armenia Challenges Russian Restrictions on Armenian Goods, Deputy Economy Minister Says
Armenia has formally challenged trade restrictions imposed by Russia on Armenian goods, according to a statement from the country's Deputy Economy Minister. The specific details of the restrictions and Armenia's legal or diplomatic response were not fully outlined in the availabl
Diaspora Mobilization Conference Outlines Strategic Agenda
Diaspora Mobilization Conference roundtable summary
The Armenian Weekly reports on the first roundtable of the Diaspora Mobilization Conference held in Paris in April, which focused on the diaspora's strategic role in addressing national challenges. Participants discussed the need for the diaspora to refresh its institutional appr
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Azerbaijan Says Armenia's Constitutional Changes Are Internal Matter
Bayramov: Timeline for Constitutional Changes Is Armenia’s Internal Matter
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated that the timeline for Armenia's constitutional reforms is an internal matter for the Armenian government. Bayramov's comments link constitutional changes to broader issues in Azerbaijan-Armenia relations, though the full context
Armenia's Government Proposes Full Nationalization of Electric Networks
Armenian Government Proposes Nationalization of 100% of Electric Networks of Armenia Shares
The Armenian government has drafted a decision to nationalize 100 percent of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), the country's primary electricity distribution operator. The proposal would give the state complete ownership of the utility company's shares. This move represents a s
Armenian Wine Industry Expands Rapidly With International Recognition
Armenia’s Return to the Global Wine Map: Le Figaro’s Coverage of Armenia Wine Company
Armenia's wine sector is experiencing significant growth, according to coverage in French newspaper Le Figaro. The number of Armenian wine labels has more than quadrupled in seven years, increasing from 35 to 165 distinct brands. The expansion reflects broader efforts to establis