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Armenia's Risk Premium Reaches Historic Low
Armenia’s Risk Premium Falls to Historic Low, Finance Minister Says
Armenia's risk premium has fallen to a historic low, according to Finance Minister Varvaryan, signaling improved investor confidence in the country's economic stability. The announcement comes as Armenia's public debt declined by 3.5 percent when measured in dram terms, the local
Yerevan Apartment Buyers Face Years-Long Housing Delays
An Endless Wait: Yerevan Apartment Buyers Still Homeless
Residents in Yerevan who have purchased apartments and obtained mortgages are discovering their homes remain unfinished years after purchase, with little prospect of completion. The article, from investigative outlet Hetq, documents cases where buyers have paid in full and commit
Journalist Reflects on First Interview with Armenian Wrestler Arman Tsarukyan
What I learned interviewing Arman Tsarukyan
A sports journalist reflects on conducting his first one-on-one interview with Armenian-American wrestler Arman Tsarukyan at a Real American Freestyle press conference in Dallas. The writer, who works with Armenian Sports News, describes the personal significance of the brief two
Armenia Proposes Sharp Increases in Citizenship Fees
Armenia Proposes Fivefold Increase in Citizenship Fee and Tenfold Increase for Renunciation
Armenia's Ministry of Internal Affairs has proposed significant increases to citizenship-related state fees, according to Massis Post. The proposal includes a fivefold increase in the citizenship application fee and a tenfold increase in the fee for citizenship renunciation. The
Satellite Imagery Documents Cultural Destruction in Artsakh
Cultural Erasure: Baku Uses Tourism to Rewrite Artsakh's History
A new report documents the systematic destruction of Armenian cultural heritage sites in Artsakh following the 2020 ceasefire. According to the investigation, Armenian churches were deliberately bombed, monasteries were vandalized, khachkars—traditional stone crosses—were destroy
Azerbaijan Links Peace Process to Armenian Constitutional Changes
Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization is moving faster than resolution
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated Wednesday that completion of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process depends on Armenia adopting a new constitution, a condition not included in the joint declaration signed in Washington in August 2025. Armenian Prime Minister Ni
Dr. Abraham Terian Launches "Phrasing the Arts" Book
“Phrasing the Arts” – Book Launch with author Dr. Abraham Terian
Dr. Abraham Terian presented his new book, "Phrasing the Arts," at a launch event in Fresno, California. The book appears to explore themes related to the arts and cultural expression. Terian, an accomplished scholar and author, shared insights from his work with the local Armeni
Pashinyan and Macron Meet to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Pashinyan, Macron Meet in Paris; Discuss Economic Cooperation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris to discuss economic cooperation and reinforce their strategic partnership. The meeting took place during Pashinyan's two-day working visit to the French capital. France
Armenia Imports $18M in Azerbaijani Fuel, No Exports
Armenia Imports $18M in Azerbaijani Fuel, Exports Zero
Armenia's Customs Service reported that the country imported $17.8 million worth of petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel fuel, along with $109,000 in plastic construction materials. The data highlights Armenia's reliance on fuel imports from Azerbaijan despite ongoin
Armenia, France Deepen Economic and Space Cooperation
Economic cooperation is one of the primary directions of the Armenian-French strategic partnership
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace to advance bilateral strategic partnership. Macron invited Pashinyan to attend the first International Space Summit, emphasizing France's commitment to expanding cooperation across multi
Pashinyan and Macron Meet to Discuss Strategic Partnership
Pashinyan and Macron Discuss Strategic Partnership, Economic Cooperation and Regional Peace in Paris
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss bilateral relations and regional matters. The discussions reportedly covered strategic partnership between Armenia and France, economic cooperation opportunities, and efforts tow
Armenia Government Moves to Seize Electric Networks Shares
The Government proposes to recognize overriding public interest over 100 percent of ENA shares
The Armenian government has proposed recognizing an overriding public interest in acquiring 100 percent of shares in Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), the country's major electricity distributor serving over one million consumers. Under the proposal, the government would compen