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Armenia Reports 59% Increase in Foreign Residency Grants
Number of Foreign Nationals Granted Residency in Armenia Rises 59%
Armenia has seen a significant rise in the number of foreign nationals granted residency status, with a 59 percent increase reported in recent data. The uptick reflects growing interest among international citizens in establishing legal residence in the country. Details on the sp
Armenia and Azerbaijan Officials Meet on Electricity Exchange
Armenia, Azerbaijan Discuss Electricity Exchange
Representatives from Armenia's Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure and the Electricity System Operator Company met with officials from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Energy and Azerenergy Company to discuss electricity exchange between the two nations. The meeting
S&P Affirms Armenia's Credit Ratings, Maintains Positive Outlook
S&P affirms Armenia’s ‘BB-/B’ ratings, maintains positive outlook
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Armenia's sovereign credit ratings at BB-/B in both foreign and local currencies, maintaining a positive outlook on long-term ratings. The agency cited potential for Armenia to strengthen external resilience through foreign currency reserve accumul
Russia Ready for Dialogue on Armenian Agricultural Imports
Russia рeady for цonstructive дialogue with Armenia on пhytosanitary цontrols, Overchuk сays
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated that Moscow is prepared for constructive discussions with Armenia regarding phytosanitary controls on imported agricultural products. Speaking on August 24, Overchuk emphasized that compliance with phytosanitary requirements i
Aramayis Avetisyan Named Executive Director of Hayastan Fund
Aramayis Avetisyan elected Executive Director of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund
The Board of Trustees of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has elected Aramayis Avetisyan as Executive Director, with overwhelming support: 22 votes in favor, zero against, and two abstentions. He assumes the role on August 24, 2026. Avetisyan, an economist with 13 years of experien
Bulgaria and Armenia Resume Direct Flight Service
GullivAir airline to resume flights between Yerevan and Sofia
Bulgaria and Armenia will restore direct air service between Sofia and Yerevan beginning November 7, 2026, according to an announcement from the Bulgarian Embassy in Armenia. The route will be operated by GullivAir airline, with the resumption credited to efforts by Bulgarian Amb
Kremlin Says Armenia Free to Leave CSTO If Desired
Armenia free to leave CSTO if Yerevan no longer considers membership necessary – Peskov
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Armenia is free to withdraw from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russia's military alliance, if the country determines membership is no longer in its national interest. Peskov's comments responded to remarks by
Armenia eyes TRIPP railway project for regional connectivity
TRIPP could integrate Armenia into international railway network – PM
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has identified the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) as a strategic priority for Armenia, stating the infrastructure project could integrate the country into international transport networks while respecting Armenian soverei
Dutch Broadcaster Withdraws From Eurovision 2027
Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros announced its withdrawal from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing concerns about the competition's neutrality while countries engaged in armed conflicts remain eligible to participate. In a statement Monday, Avrotros said organizers—the Euro
Aram Barseghyan Named CEO of Team Telecom Armenia
Aram Barseghyan Appointed Team Telecom Armenia CEO; Hayk Yesayan to Lead Team Group
The Board of Directors of Team Telecom Armenia has appointed Aram Barseghyan as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 24. Barseghyan's appointment marks a leadership change at the telecommunications company. The announcement did not provide details about Barseghyan's backgrou
Pashinyan Proposes New Constitution, Signals Political Shift
Pashinyan Announces Armenia’s “Fourth Republic”, End of Karabakh Movement
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced plans for a new constitution, framing the initiative as part of broader domestic judicial reforms. The proposed constitutional overhaul represents a significant political development in Armenia's governance structure. Pashinya
Maradona's 'Hand of God' Ball Sells for $3.3 Million
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for £2.5m
The football used in Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 FIFA World Cup sold for $3.3 million at Heritage Auctions in the United States on Saturday, falling short of its $10 million estimate. Maradona scored the controversial goal by punching the ball past En