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EU Offers Tariff-Free Access for 80% of Armenian Exports
EU proposes tariff-free access for 80% of Armenia’s exports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a major trade and financial support package for Armenia during a visit to Yerevan. The EU will provide €52 million in immediate aid and propose tariff-free access for approximately 80% of Armenian exports to European ma
EU offers Armenia €52M support and expanded trade access
PM Pashinyan welcomes €52 million EU support, proposed tariff-free access for Armenian exports
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan welcomed a €52 million European Union support package and a European Commission proposal to grant tariff-free access for approximately 80% of Armenia's exports to the EU. Following a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der
Armenian-American Family History Traces Immigrant Experience
‘A Willingness of the Heart’
A personal essay explores one Armenian-American family's experience navigating between Old World tradition and American assimilation in the 20th century. The author reflects on memories of his immigrant grandparents, Levon Nazareth Bohjalian from Kayseri and Haigoohi Sherinian fr
European Commission President von der Leyen Visits Armenia
Ursula von der Leyen in Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Armenia today, marking a high-level diplomatic visit from the European Union. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan welcomed von der Leyen at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan. The visit underscores ongoing eng
Armenia Faces Energy Surplus From Solar Growth
Armenia's Energy Surplus: How to Utilize the Sun's Power
Armenia's expanding solar energy sector has created an unexpected challenge: the country is now generating more electricity than it can consume domestically. The rapid development of solar infrastructure has outpaced demand, leaving officials to determine how best to utilize the
Remembering Armenian Tragedies: Why We Cannot Forget
What we remember
An opinion piece in The Armenian Weekly argues that Armenians must continue to remember historical and recent tragedies rather than moving forward without acknowledging the past. The author reflects on personal family history, including great-grandparents who survived the genocid
Von der Leyen Offers EU Market Access to Armenia
Von der Leyen: EU Will Open Market to Armenian Goods if Russia Imposes Ban
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Armenia and pledged that the European Union would open its market to Armenian goods if Russia restricts Armenian products, according to reporting from Hetq. The statement signals potential EU support for Armenia's econ
Leslie Ayvazian's One-Woman Show Explores Armenian Identity
Leslie Ayvazian brings rebellious insight to one-woman show “Mention My Beauty”
Playwright and actor Leslie Ayvazian recently performed her one-woman show "Mention My Beauty" at New York Theatre Workshop as part of the 2026 "In the Bricks" Festival. The performance, directed by David Warren, features Ayvazian reading from a three-ring binder in an intimate s
Parliament Speaker Simonyan Won't Seek Seat in New Legislature
Alen Simonyan Says He Will Not Enter Armenia’s New Parliament
Alen Simonyan, speaker of Armenia's parliament and a member of the ruling Civil Contract party, announced he will not take a seat in the country's new legislature. Simonyan's decision comes as Armenia prepares for parliamentary transitions following recent political developments.
EU Commission President Praises Armenia's Visa Liberalization Progress
Von der Leyen praises Armenia’s progress on EU visa liberalization
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has commended Armenia's advancement toward visa-free travel with the European Union during a visit to Yerevan. Von der Leyen stated that Armenia is the only EU partner country currently engaged in active visa liberalization dialo
Russia Dominates Armenia's Imports of Essential Goods
Gas, Wheat, Cooking Oil: Top 20 Products Armenia Imports from Russia
Armenia relies heavily on Russian imports for essential consumer goods, according to reporting from Hetq. Russia supplies 99 percent of Armenia's cooking oil and wheat imports, alongside natural gas and other key products that rank among the country's top 20 imported items. The a
Alen Simonyan Steps Down From Parliament After Speaker Term
Alen Simonyan says he will not take parliamentary seat after leaving Speaker’s post
Alen Simonyan, outgoing speaker of Armenia's National Assembly, announced he will not accept a parliamentary mandate in the newly elected legislature. Speaking at a press conference Thursday, Simonyan said he plans to step back from active politics to rest after five years as spe