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Armenia Outlines AI Governance Strategy at Eurasian Forum
Armenia presents its approach to responsible AI use at EAEU forum
Armenia's First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry Gevorg Mantashyan presented the country's approach to responsible artificial intelligence during a panel discussion at the 5th Eurasian Economic Forum in Astana on May 28. The discussion, held alongside senior officials from o
Armenia to Showcase Domestic Military Equipment at Republic Day Parade
Yerevan Military Parade to Mark Republic Day
Armenia will hold a military parade in Yerevan to mark the nation's Republic Day, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The parade will feature military equipment recently manufactured domestically, highlighting Armenia's domestic defense production capabilities. Republic
EAEU Leaders Meet in Astana; Armenia Sends Deputy PM
EAEU leaders convene in Astana for Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting
Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union convened in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday for a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), the bloc's highest governing body. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-J
Russia Halts Sales of Armenian Mineral Water Amid Rising Tensions
Russia Suspends Sales of Armenian Mineral Water Amid Rising Tensions with Yerevan
Russia's consumer safety agency has suspended sales of Armenian mineral water, marking the latest trade restriction between Moscow and Yerevan as diplomatic tensions escalate. The halt was announced Friday by Russian authorities, though specific details about the suspension's dur
UK to Deploy AI Facial Recognition for Asylum Seeker Age Verification
UK to use AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers
The United Kingdom plans to implement artificial intelligence facial recognition technology at its borders next year to estimate the ages of asylum seekers, according to reporting from the BBC. A software company has been contracted to develop and test the system, which will anal
Armenia Reaffirms EAEU Commitment at Eurasian Council Meeting
Armenia reaffirms commitment to EAEU cooperation at Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Meeting
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council's regular meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he reaffirmed Armenia's commitment to cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union. Grigoryan emphasized Armenia's dedication to ec
Unibank Offers Perpetual Bonds to Shareholders at 13.25% Yield
Unibank Issues Perpetual Bonds With a 13.25% Annual Yield for Shareholders
Unibank has issued a new series of perpetual bonds denominated in Armenian drams with a total volume of 9 billion AMD, according to reporting from Hetq. The bonds, which offer an annual yield of 13.25 percent, are available exclusively to the bank's existing shareholders. Perpetu
India's 70-foot Messi statue deemed unsafe, set for removal
India’s ‘unsafe’ 70ft Messi statue to be moved
A 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India has been ordered for removal after structural inspections found it unsafe for public proximity. The monument, erected in December during Messi's "GOAT" (greatest of all time) tour, was flagged by residents for swaying in the wind
Pashinyan Says Armenians Should Choose Between EAEU and EU
Pashinyan says Armenian citizens should decide between EAEU and EU membership
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a campaign event that Armenian citizens—rather than political leaders—should decide whether the country remains in the Eurasian Economic Union or pursues European Union membership. Speaking in Kotayk Province while on leave from
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Little Sunshine Child Care
Little Sunshine Child Care provides preschool and daycare services for young children in North Hollywood. The center offers early childhood education programs in a structured learning environment. Families can expect full-day care with age-appropriate activities designed to support developmental milestones.
Russia warns Armenia over possible energy agreement suspension
Armenia reviewing Russian letter on possible suspension of energy agreements – MFA
Armenia's Foreign Ministry received a letter from Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov on Monday regarding potential Russian measures tied to Armenia's European Union integration efforts. The ministry confirmed receipt and said it would examine the letter and respond as neces
Trump endorses Pashinyan for Armenia's 2026 elections
Trump endorses Pashinyan ahead of Armenia’s 2026 elections
U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for re-election ahead of Armenia's June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections. In a social media post, Trump praised Pashinyan as "a great friend and Leader" working to make Armenia "strong, wealt
Catholicos Karekin II Issues Republic Day Message to Armenians
Catholicos Karekin II congratulates Armenians on Republic Day
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, released a Republic Day greeting from Holy Etchmiadzin addressed to Armenians worldwide. The message commemorated the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia and recalled the historic battles of Sa