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Eight killed in B-52 bomber crash at California Air Force base
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
Eight people died Monday when a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber crashed immediately after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in southern California, according to reports from Public Radio of Armenia citing the BBC. The aircraft was on a routine test mission when it went down at 11:20
Former Armenian President Kocharyan Barred from Leaving Country
Robert Kocharyan Barred from Leaving Armenia at Zvartnots Airport
Robert Kocharyan, Armenia's second president, was prevented from departing the country at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan by law enforcement officials. The incident marks another development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the former leader. Kocharyan has face
Analysis of Pashinyan's Contradictory Statements on Artsakh Loss
The Pashinyan paradox
An opinion piece from The Armenian Weekly examines what it describes as logical inconsistencies in Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's public statements regarding Armenia's loss of Artsakh. The article uses a philosophical framework to analyze four premises of Pashinyan's positions:
Securing the Zoryan Institute for Future Generations
Guardians of Memory: Why the Zoryan Institute Must Be Secured for Future Generations
An opinion piece by Bedross Der Matossian argues for the preservation and financial security of the Zoryan Institute, an Armenian research and educational organization. The article, published in Massis Post, examines the institute's historical significance and its role in documen
OSCE Report: Armenian Election Marred by Opposition Prosecutions
Pashinyan government prosecuted opposition figures before vote
Armenia's June election saw Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party retain its majority, with international observers noting positive conditions at 98% of polling stations. However, the OSCE's preliminary report highlighted significant concerns about the campaign pe
Armenian and German Foreign Ministers Discuss Partnership
Armenian, German Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Partnership
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with his German counterpart to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations. According to Mirzoyan's office, the ministers exchanged views on implementing the Armenia-European Union Strategic Agenda, reflecting
EU Officials Pledge Support for Armenia Amid Russian Pressure
EU Officials Pledge Support for Armenia Amid Growing Russian Pressure
European Union officials have pledged continued support for Armenia as the country faces mounting pressure from Russia. EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is scheduled to visit Armenia to demonstrate the bloc's commitment to the country's stability and development. The vis
Trump administration signals imminent Iran peace deal
Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance says
Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration may release a preliminary deal to end the U.S.-Iran conflict before Friday, according to reporting by the BBC and Public Radio of Armenia. Vance described the memorandum of understanding as roughly one-and-a-half pages long an
Noise Pollution Emerges as Public Health Concern in Yerevan
Uncomfortable Yerevan: Why the City Is So Noisy
Residents of Yerevan face persistent noise pollution that has become a significant public health issue, according to reporting from Hetq. The constant noise levels in Armenia's capital have made silence increasingly rare for residents, who have largely grown accustomed to the ele
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Archiving Richard Hovannisian's Legacy in Yerevan
Preserving and propelling Richard G. Hovannisian’s legacy
A team in Yerevan is cataloging the personal library of late UCLA professor Richard G. Hovannisian, comprising approximately 10,000 books on Armenian history and related subjects. The author, an Armenian Weekly editor, reflects on Hovannisian's profound influence on Armenian dias
Prosperous Armenia Party Fails Election Threshold
“Prosperous Armenia” Party Fails to Pass Threshold as CEC Finalizes Election Results
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission finalized results on June 14, confirming that the "Prosperous Armenia" party did not meet the electoral threshold required for parliamentary representation. The party, which has been a fixture in Armenian politics, fell short of the percenta
Armenia Central Bank Holds Key Rates Steady at June Meeting
Armenia’s Central Bank keeps refinancing rate unchanged at 6.50%
Armenia's Central Bank maintained its key interest rates at a June 16, 2026 meeting, keeping the refinancing rate at 6.50%, the Lombard Repo Facility Rate at 8.00%, and the Deposit Facility Rate at 5.00%. The decision to hold rates unchanged reflects the central bank's current mo