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ARF Issues Statement Criticizing Armenia's June 7 Elections
ARF Bureau statement on June 7 parliamentary elections
The Armenian Revolutionary Federation's Bureau released a statement condemning Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections, characterizing them as conducted under "unprecedented conditions of state terror." The ARF alleged systematic electoral violations, including abuse of administ
Academic Fraud in Armenia: Thesis Mills Flourish
The Cost of a Diploma in Armenia: A Thesis in Three Days
A widespread underground market for academic work has emerged in Armenia, with hundreds of term papers and theses produced annually on demand. According to reporting by Hetq, students can purchase completed dissertations within days—sometimes in as little as three days—from comme
ANCA Marks 40 Years of Leo Sarkisian Internship Program
ANCA marks 40th anniversary of Leo Sarkisian Internship
The Armenian National Committee of America is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Leo Sarkisian Internship Program this summer with its most geographically diverse cohort to date. Twelve interns from eight states are completing an intensive summer program in Washington, D.C.,
Pashinyan Criticizes TRIPP Project Over Iran Interests
Implementation of TRIPP Project Directly Serves Iran’s Interests, Pashinyan Says
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that the implementation of the TRIPP project directly serves Iran's interests, according to reporting from Massis Post. Pashinyan indicated Armenia's intention to work with Iran, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey on regiona
AECOM Team Surveys TRIPP Corridor Route in Armenia
AECOM Delegation Surveys Future TRIPP Site in Armenia
An AECOM delegation has surveyed a proposed site in Armenia for TRIPP, a U.S.-backed infrastructure and transit corridor project. TRIPP is designed to connect mainland Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave through southern Armenian territory. The project represents a significant g
World Bank Funds €120 Million Tourism Infrastructure Project in Armenia
€120 million TRIP project to modernize tourism infrastructure across Armenia
Armenia's Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with World Bank Country Manager Fabrizio Zarcone on July 10 to discuss progress on the Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Improvement Project (TRIP). The €120 million initiative aims to modernize tourism infrastructure across seve
Armenian PM, President Discuss 2026 Election Results and Priorities
Armenian PM and President discuss election results, priorities of the new government
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with President Vahagn Khachaturyan following Armenia's 2026 parliamentary elections to discuss the outcome and the incoming government's priorities. President Khachaturyan praised the elections as a democratic milestone, noting they demonstrated
Armenian Artist Ani Israyelyan Explores Identity Through Painting
Ani Israyelyan immortalizes the homeland on canvas
Painter Ani Israyelyan recently concluded a solo exhibition titled "Homeland" at Yerevan's Pyunik Development Center, showcasing her commitment to immortalizing Armenian culture on canvas. Israyelyan studied under collage artist Martiros Badalyan before graduating from the Panos
EU Commissioner Makes Armenian Apricot Jam, Hails Nation's Progress
Apricots Symbolize the Changes Taking Place in Armenia, Says Marta Kos After Making Jam from Armenian Apricots
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has prepared jam using Armenian apricots, using the traditional fruit as a symbol of ongoing changes in Armenia. Kos, who oversees EU enlargement policy, made the jam during a visit to Brussels, drawing a connection between Armenia'
Iranian President Thanks Pashinyan for Attending Supreme Leader's Funeral
Iran’s President thanks Armenian PM in Armenian-language X post
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly thanked Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for attending the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, posting messages in both English and Armenian on X. In his Armenian-language post, Pezeshkian acknowledged Pashinyan's personal p
Trump Administration Lifts Turkey Sanctions Despite Congressional Opposition
Trump defies bipartisan congressional opposition to arming Turkey
President Donald Trump announced at a NATO summit in Ankara that his administration will lift sanctions on Turkey and consider readmitting the country to the F-35 fighter jet program, moves that contradict bipartisan congressional opposition. Members of Congress have opposed the
Russia Proposes New Nuclear Power Plant Construction to Armenia
Russia Presents Proposal to Armenia for Construction of a New Nuclear Power Plant
Russia has presented a formal proposal to Armenia for the construction of a new nuclear power plant, according to reporting from Moscow. The proposal represents ongoing energy cooperation between the two countries amid Armenia's long-standing reliance on nuclear power as a key co