Armenian News & Stories

ZCMC Returns to Top Taxpayer Position in Armenia

ZCMC Reclaims Top Taxpayer Position as Gaming Sector Continues to Grow

ZCMC has reclaimed its position as Armenia's leading taxpayer, according to recent rankings released by Massis Post. The company's return to the top reflects continued growth in Armenia's gaming sector, which has emerged as a significant contributor to the country's tax revenue a

Armenian Chef Transforms Fashion Into Edible Art

Haute Couture, baked: Artur Poghosyan’s radical dessert architecture

Artur Poghosyan, an Armenian entrepreneur now based in Los Angeles, has gained international recognition for his innovative approach to pastry design that treats desserts as architectural structures inspired by haute couture. From 2023 to 2025, Poghosyan operated the Christian Fa

Pashinyan Seeks Putin's Support on Armenian Exports

Pashinyan Urges Putin to Remove Restrictions on Armenian Exports

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to remove restrictions on Armenian exports, according to his office. The statement came amid broader discussions about Armenia's future orientation, including potential European Union membership. P

Iran Signals Readiness to Expand Natural Gas Exports to Armenia

Iran and Armenia have agreed to establish a joint specialized initiative to expand natural gas exports, according to statements from Tehran and Yerevan. The agreement signals deepening energy cooperation between the two countries as Armenia seeks to diversify and secure its energ

Construction Debris From COP-17 Site Damages Hrazdan Gorge

Yerevan’s COP-17 Botched Preparations: Construction Waste Tumbling Into Hrazdan Gorge

Environmental damage has been documented at Yerevan's COP-17 preparation site, where construction activities have caused soil and debris to spill into the Hrazdan Gorge. According to reporting by Hetq, heaps of earth resulting from leveling work at the conference venue have accum

Artist Celebrates Independence Day Through Father's Artwork

In Dad’s own hand

An Armenian-American artist paid homage to the nation's 250th anniversary by painting a portrait of his father as the scribe of the Declaration of Independence, featuring a pen and inkwell his father had machined from aluminum in 1976. The artist has spent 13 years curating and e

Pashinyan Has Not Set EU Membership Referendum Date

Pashinyan Didn't Specify EU Membership Referendum Deadline, Says Peskov

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not specify a timeline for a potential European Union membership referendum during recent discussions in Moscow. When asked by reporters whether Pashinyan had indicated when such a referend

French Ambassador Concludes Diplomatic Mission to Armenia

Armenian Security Council Secretary receives outgoing French Ambassador

Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan met with French Ambassador Olivier Decottignies on July 28 to mark the conclusion of the ambassador's tenure in Yerevan. Grigoryan commended Decottignies' role in advancing Armenia-France relations to a strategic partnership lev

Armenia's Economy Grows Despite Contracting Foreign Trade

Armenia’s Economy Grows as Foreign Trade Contracts

Armenia's economy expanded during the first half of the year, according to recent economic data from Yerevan. The growth occurred amid a contraction in foreign trade activity, presenting a mixed economic picture for the country. The economic expansion suggests resilience in domes

Jerusalem Patriarchate Objects to Removed Genocide Resolution

Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Slams Removal of Genocide Proposal from Knesset Vote; Blames Azerbaijani Pressure

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has condemned the removal of a genocide recognition proposal from a Knesset vote, attributing the decision to Azerbaijani pressure on Israeli lawmakers. In a formal statement, the Patriarchate called on Israel and Turkey to officially recogn

Yerevan's €10.4 Million Wastewater Plant Remains Nonfunctional

10.4 Million Euros Down the Drain: Yerevan’s New Wastewater Treatment Plant Still Not Working

Armenia's capital has invested 10.4 million euros in the Aeratsia Wastewater Treatment Plant, but the facility remains non-operational despite completion of construction. The plant, designed to improve Yerevan's wastewater management infrastructure, has yet to begin functioning.

Armenia and Iran Plan Second Bridge Over Araks River

Armenia, Iran Discuss Project to Erect Second Bridge Spanning Araks River

Armenia and Iran are discussing plans to construct a second bridge spanning the Araks River, which forms a 35-kilometer border between the two nations. Currently, a single bridge at the Norduz-Meghri border crossing serves as the sole connection between the countries. The propose