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Pashinyan: Private talk with US Vice President JD Vance who arrived in Armenia on official visit

JD Vance welcomed by Armenia officials at Yerevan international airport (PHOTOS)

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Armenian Apostolic Church Bishops’ Synod to be held in Austria on February 16-19

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Pashinyan: Private talk with US Vice President JD Vance who arrived in Armenia on official visit

JD Vance arrives at Armenia PM official residence amid protest chants

JD Vance welcomed by Armenia officials at Yerevan international airport (PHOTOS)

Former Karabakh residents stage protest outside Armenia presidential residence ahead of JD Vance's visit Yerevan subway Marshal Baghramyan Station to not operate due to JD Vance's Armenia visit US Vice President arrives in Armenia

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Georgia PM: Main sections of roads from Turkey border to Armenia border to be ready by 2030

JD Vance to visit Armenia on February 9-10, Azerbaijan on February 10-11 Georgia re-exports more than $22M worth of oil products to Armenia in 2025 Turkey, Azerbaijan FMs discuss Yerevan-Baku normalization process

CoE Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty declines comment on life sentences for Artsakh officials in Baku

Resolution on Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan to be submitted to France parliament

US embassy introduces chargé d’affaires, ad interim of mission in Armenia (VIDEO) Ambassador to Armenia: Moscow ready to discuss possibility of Russia joining ‘Trump Route’ project Azerbaijan sentences Davit Ishkhanyan to life in prison Trump invites Philippines to join Board of Peace Norway parliament votes in favor of retaining monarchy

Unprecedented security measures in place at downtown Yerevan hotel ahead of JD Vance's Armenia visit

Entry into and exit from this luxury hotel has been restricted since morning...

Sputnik Armenia: At least 20 US Air Force aircraft arrive in Yerevan, Baku ahead of Vance's visit

The US Vice President will be on an official visit to Armenia on Monday and Tuesday. And from Yerevan, he will depart for Azerbaijan...

Michael Rubin: Vance's visit to Azerbaijan without release of Armenian prisoners will be seen as sign of approval

To have democracy on territory it calls its own was too great a threat to Azerbaijani president Aliyev, according to the senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute...

Armenia economy minister: US tariffs on countries trading with Iran will also be discussed during Vance's visit

We had exports of approximately $50 million last year with the US...

IDBank’s Nor Nork branch has reopened

We are happy to once again welcome our Nor Nork customers at the address that has become familiar to them...

Pashinyan, Aliyev plan to travel to Washington to attend Trump’s Board of Peace Summit, sources say

The Armenian PM and the Azerbaijani president...

Economy minister on Russia's possible participation in TRIPP project: It has two parties – the US and Armenia

Also, Papoyan stated that there will be no anti-Iranian matter within the framework of US Vice President Vance’s upcoming visit...

Armenia government JD Vance, Nikol Pashinyan to make statements

The Armenian PM will meet with the visiting US vice president this evening...

Special projects

In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (VI)

During four-day fierce fighting, the Armenian servicemen defended the security of the people...

In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (V) In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (IV) In memory of Armenian soldiers who fell in unfinished war (II) Dashtadem: Excavations of unique medieval Armenian fortress continue (PHOTOS) Necropolis Teishebaini: mysteries are not yet revealed Specialist: Areni cave is the God’s gift to Armenian archaeologists Specialist: Archaeology is a promising and commercially beneficial area in Armenia Aknashen: First permanent settlements of Ararat valley (shots from drone) Beheaded skeleton and chain: Recent artifacts of Armenian-Polish expedition in Metsamor Strength to live that is born from loss (PHOTOS) Karashamb: Armenia’s unique Bronze Age monument, where the deceased speak Karabakh military position, which fallen soldiers had protected, is completely revamped (PHOTOS) Technical “revolution” at Karabakh monastery (PHOTOS) Hard life of Karabakh village (PHOTOS)

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Igdir provincial governor: Turkey accelerates work on opening border crossing with Armenia

The governor personally inspected the reconstruction and modernization work being carried out at Alican border crossing...

Global stars will soon come to Armenia, economy minister says Former Karabakh human rights ombudsmen send letter to US Vice President JD Vance

Musk promises to build cities on the Moon and Mars: The Moon comes first JD Vance to visit Armenia on February 9-10, Azerbaijan on February 10-11

Georgia PM: Main sections of roads from Turkey border to Armenia border to be ready by 2030

According to Kobakhidze, Georgia seeks to make the most of the country's strategic location...

Turkey, Azerbaijan FMs discuss Yerevan-Baku normalization process Armeconombank Has Completed the Bond Placement Ahead of Schedule

World’s richest man admits money doesn’t buy happiness Georgia re-exports more than $22M worth of oil products to Armenia in 2025 Armenia parliament election to be held on June 7

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CoE Rights Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty declines comment on life sentences for Artsakh officials in Baku

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Videos

Chinese Clean Energy Leader SANY Explores Investment Opportunities in Armenia

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Politics

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‘Mother Armenia’ Movement to Vance: Raise issue of unlawfully persecuted clergy with Armenian authorities

The opposition movement issued a statement on the occasion of the upcoming visit by the US Vice President to Armenia...

JD Vance’s staff acknowledges receipt of jailed Armenian Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan's letter, expresses gratitude Armenia opposition MP: I expect US Vice President Vance will be asked to pressure Azerbaijan to release prisoners Gyumri council member to US vice president: This text will definitely reach you, Mr. Vance Paul Goble: JD Vance's upcoming visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan less about ceremony, more about reassurance Former Karabakh state minister Ruben Vardanyan’s ‘trial’ in Azerbaijan to resume Tuesday

Economics

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IDBank’s Nor Nork branch has reopened

We are happy to once again welcome our Nor Nork customers at the address that has become familiar to them...

Armenia economy minister: US tariffs on countries trading with Iran will also be discussed during Vance's visit Economy minister on Russia's possible participation in TRIPP project: It has two parties – the US and Armenia Armeconombank Has Completed the Bond Placement Ahead of Schedule Russia remains Armenia's leading trading partner, envoy says Georgia re-exports more than $22M worth of oil products to Armenia in 2025

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Michael Rubin: Vance's visit to Azerbaijan without release of Armenian prisoners will be seen as sign of approval

To have democracy on territory it calls its own was too great a threat to Azerbaijani president Aliyev, according to the senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute...

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar: India and the Global South Head of Delegation in Armenia: humanitarian issues remain relevant also during peace process What awaits Armenia this year? Stratfor's 2026 forecast From Political Trust to Strategic Partnership: An Interview with India’s Ambassador to Armenia “The attempt by Pashinyan and his team to shift responsibility onto others has failed”. Serzh Sargsyan

Society

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100-year-olds in Armenia to receive lump sum of about $2,660

The government adopted the respective decision...

Armenia government plans to declare this year’s May 4 a non-working day Armenian alphabet monument to be installed near European Parliament building in Strasbourg January 27 to be a non-working day in Armenia, president signs law Israel city street named ‘Armenian Church’ (PHOTOS) Ardshinbank board chairman, brand ambassador Artur Aleksanyan visits ‘Zinvori Tun’ Rehabilitation Center patients

Innovations

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Armenia’s Pashinyan attends International Conference on Cooperation in Science and Technology, in Moscow

Together with fellow PMs from the other countries participating in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting...

Issues in Armenia’s Arca card system resolved Armenia government-Proud Engineer company cooperation discussed Heading Into 2026 at Ucom Speed։ New Year Offers Are Now Live Ucom Launches Fixed Network Services in Zovuni Armenia president holds talks with IAEA, Apple, NVIDIA chiefs in Davos

Incidents

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Military helicopter crashes in South Korea

Authorities said the incident was not related to a fire or explosion...

Group of Bangladesh nationals attempt to illegally cross state border with Iran from Armenia 6 killed in private business jet crash after takeoff from US airport At least 28 people die in US winter storm Hindustan Times: Nearly 10,000 kilograms of explosives found in India Quake hits Turkey

Culture

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Global stars will soon come to Armenia, economy minister says

Papoyan, however, declined to name which global star will come to the country this year...

Armenia to purchase unique item from London international auction Ucom and Armflix Present “13 Seconds” at KinoPark Agreement reached to hold History Museum of Armenia exhibition at Acropolis, minister says ‘The Art of Violin Playing’ translated into Armenian, provided for free to music schools, with Apricot Capital support Carl Flesch’s Monumental Work "The Art of Violin Playing" Translated into Armenian

Car World

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Magnus Walker's personal Porsche collection, about 160 lots, to be auctioned

From cars to parts, accessories, and other collectibles...

Lotus betting on hybrids: Updated Eletre, new compact crossover to arrive in Europe Puma Gen E 2026: Charges up to 80% in just 23 minutes, offers over 402km range New Škoda Enyaq: 5 updates that make the electric car better for business Supercomputer on wheels: Tensor unveils its personal Robocar Renault moves into premium segment

Sport

Copa del Rey: Real knocked out

Copa del Rey: Real knocked out Barca win Supercopa de Espana Supercopa de Espana: Barca are in final Serie A: Inter, with Mkhitaryan, beat Bologna

Style

“I Saw My Own People in This Story”: Sev Ohanian on Sinners, Armenian Identity, and the Film’s Historic Oscar Nominations

“I Saw My Own People in This Story”: Sev Ohanian on Sinners, Armenian Identity, and the Film’s Historic Oscar Nominations Rihanna could become New York’s “First Lady”? A$AP Rocky hints at mayoral run Sean Penn spotted shopping with actress 35 years his junior after Golden Globes “A Winter's Song”: An Armenian-American film that shows how beautiful Armenia is in Christmas: Backstage

Medicine

Promising Melanoma Vaccine Could Unlock the Body’s Potential to Fight Cancer

Promising Melanoma Vaccine Could Unlock the Body’s Potential to Fight Cancer How to Speed Up Recovery from a Cold: Five Tips Nature Medicine: Smoking and Alcohol Are the Leading Risk Factors for Cancer In London, a Puppy Is Being Trained to Detect Lung Disease in People by Smell

Tech

Why you shouldn’t buy an Apple Watch in 2025

Why you shouldn’t buy an Apple Watch in 2025 How to unlock a smartphone if you forgot the password: Expert advice Apple is developing a new operating system: What is known and where it will be used GPT-5 from OpenAI turned out to be a brilliant hacker, surpassing all expectations

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Large delegation from US arrives in Armenia

‘Dawns’ in Armenia’s ‘pro-Western’ camp not peaceful

US vice president's upcoming visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan has state secret component

Threat-messages to arrest Catholicos of All Armenians being transmitted to Holy Etchmiadzin

Armenia ruling party passes to next pre-election phase

Primate of Armenian Apostolic Church's Western Diocese of North America ‘converts’ under pressure

Sugar import monopolist Samvel Aleksanyan decides to import sugar from Azerbaijan to Armenia

Authorities seeking ways to prevent clergy from leaving Armenia to attend Bishops’ Synod in Austria

Armenia ruling force brings bill to parliament to punish judges

International front for defense of Armenian Apostolic Church formed in Slovakia

PM Pashinyan's plans to depose Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II failing

PM Pashinyan sets deadline for removing Catholicos of All Armenians

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