Armenia News

Armenia interagency commission on POWs, hostages, missing persons holds another meeting

The chairman of this commission and the director of the National Security Service, Andranik Simonyan, reaffirmed that this issue is considered wholly as a humanitarian issue...

Kremlin responds to question about phone talk between Putin and Trump, as well as Zelenskyy

Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov commented on the matter...

All tourists entering Georgia must submit insurance document, starting from January 1

A physical or online document, in Georgian or English...

Kyodo: US abandons plan to withdraw Marine Corps unit from Japan’s Okinawa

The unit is intended for small-scale operations on small islands near Taiwan in the event of a military conflict in the area...

Kvien: US-Armenia ties grew stronger than ever over the past year (VIDEO)

As we welcome 2026, the US ambassador sent warm wishes to the Armenian people...

Trump believes he could visit Ukraine if it’s necessary for peace Trump says he will have another talk with Zelenskyy on Monday Trump attempts to explain why Putin is against ceasefire with Ukraine There are no political prisoners in Armenia, FM says FM Mirzoyan: It’s time for us to have big, tangible progress on the ground in Armenian-Turkish relations FM: Azerbaijan gasoline purchase very beneficial for Armenia citizens Azerbaijan sets condition for TRIPP project implementation, FM says North Korea leader calls for increased ammunition, missile production in 2026 Kommersant: Russia discusses joint management of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with US

Kommersant: Russia discusses joint management of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with US Sepah Pasdaran: Israel sends direct military signal to Iran via Azerbaijan From Political Trust to Strategic Partnership: An Interview with India’s Ambassador to Armenia Russia MFA spox on Azerbaijan plane crash: We will jointly close all remaining issues related to this tragedy RFE/RL: It’s very good time for land border with Azerbaijan to be opened, Armenia economy minister says Armenia MFA: The year was strategic in terms of developing partnerships

Premier: Armenia wants to sign strategic partnership document with Iran

Pashinyan lauded the dynamic development of Yerevan’s relations with Tehran...

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MFA: Armenia, Turkey decide to simplify visa procedure for diplomatic, special, service passport holders

As of January 1, 2026...

Iran MFA spox comments on Armenia PM statement Kyodo: US abandons plan to withdraw Marine Corps unit from Japan’s Okinawa There are no political prisoners in Armenia, FM says Fox News: Putin, Zelenskyy may have first phone talk since war began, source says Armenia-Iran: Towards strategic partnership (VIDEO)

Economics

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AraratBank Donates AMD 8 million to the Reconstruction of the Spandaryan Canal

The project will directly benefit 730 families and will allow for efficient irrigation of 2,800 hectares of land...

Central Bank chief: Armenia managed to maintain macroeconomic stability amid global uncertainties (PHOTOS) PM: I hope there will be exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan as well RFE/RL: It’s very good time for land border with Azerbaijan to be opened, Armenia economy minister says Unibank Launches Gift Cards Armenia develops housing program for displaced Nagorno-Karabakh families with 1-3 members

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Interview with Artak Arakelyan, CEO of ARMECONOMBANK OJSC

With a strong focus on delivering high-quality customer service, the Bank introduced new deposit and loan products...

From Political Trust to Strategic Partnership: An Interview with India’s Ambassador to Armenia RFE/RL: Pashinyan vs. Catholicos: What's behind PM's campaign against Armenian Apostolic Church? Correctiv: Azerbaijan: Price of victory, silence of dissent India’s foreign ministry spokesperson on defence cooperation and ties with Armenia “The attempt by Pashinyan and his team to shift responsibility onto others has failed”. Serzh Sargsyan

Society

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All tourists entering Georgia must submit insurance document, starting from January 1

A physical or online document, in Georgian or English...

A New Armenian–French Design Voice Enters the International Scene։ Maróm by Maison Marom Launched in France China opens 22km-long expressway tunnel Masked man dances wildly in cathedral during Christmas mass in Germany Woman who was mixed up with another baby in maternity hospital receives nearly €1M in compensation Asahi Shimbun: Japan expected to record lowest birth rate in 126 years

Innovations

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Amazon-owned company announces voluntary software recall of its robotaxis

Zoox first detected the issue in late August after a robotaxi executed a wide right turn near an intersection...

Possible areas of cooperation with Armenia discussed at Google Ucom Reopens Sales and Service Center on Tigran Mets Avenue Heading Into 2026 at Ucom Speed։ New Year Offers Are Now Live Armenia’s Pashinyan attends International Conference on Cooperation in Science and Technology, in Moscow Ucom and SunChild Launch the “Smart Birdwatching” Educational Program

Incidents

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At least 6 killed in shooting in Ecuador

A 2-year-old is among the victims...

8 killed after car falls into pond in China Bild: At least 4 injured after car plows into crowd at bus stop in Germany Earthquake strikes Caspian Sea Le Figaro: Scandal erupts in France over theft at Elysee Palace Indonesia flood, landslide death toll exceeds 1,100

Culture

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Carl Flesch’s Monumental Work "The Art of Violin Playing" Translated into Armenian

The Armenian edition is published with the support of the Amaryan Charitable Foundation, Apricot Capital, and Balchug Capital...

Paramount to lay off 1,000 employees in first phase of cuts Armenia to purchase unique item from London international auction Ucom and Armflix Present “13 Seconds” at KinoPark Porcelain city: How ceramic making is taught in China’s Jingdezhen AraratBank Supports Digitization of "Karin" Scientific Center Archive

Car World

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Coachbuilder reimagines Miata as classic European roadster

Production was reportedly limited to just six hand-built examples...

Neglected Aston Martin left in driveway for 45 years, now it's worth over $1M Mercedes-Benz new G-Class Cabriolet coming to global market: Carmaker presents it New Mercedes E-Class promises record comfort, aerodynamics Number of vehicles in Armenia increased by 45,000, official says Renault presents its new affordable electric car

Sport

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Artur Aleksanyan: To win, you have to be from Russia (PHOTOS) Tokyo 2020: Artur Aleksanyan scores silver medal (PHOTOS) Tokyo 2020: Simon Martirosyan becomes two-time Olympic champion (PHOTOS) Exclusive: Arthur Abraham announces end of career

Style

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Quentin Tarantino married Daniella Pick Janet Jackson to perform at Mnet Asian Music Awards 2018 Kit Harington's responds to rumors following alleged photo leak Bella Hadid and The Weeknd to get engaged

Medicine

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Betsubara: Why We Can Eat Dessert Even After Overeating B&P: Aspartame Consumption Alters Heart and Brain Function A Bacterium Capable of Completely Destroying Tumors Found in Tree Frogs Frontiers in Nutrition: Cutting Carbohydrates Instead of Fat Helps Women Better Control Appetite

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