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Armenia PM in Washington, has unofficial meeting with Azerbaijan leader (VIDEO)

Karabakh ex-official Ruben Vardanyan sentenced in Azerbaijan to 20 years in prison

Samvel Karapetyan announced as Strong Armenia party candidate for PM

Purchased military drones from U.S., says Pashinyan

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Armenia's Pashinyan: I'm returning with greater confidence in peace

Donald Trump doesn’t like “young, handsome men,” but women are different Trump gives maximum 15 days to reach agreement with Iran Ucom and Hero House Yerevan Continue Cooperation IDRW: Armenia interested in India’s Pralay tactical ballistic missiles Newspaper: Armenia authorities don’t want former Karabakh residents to vote in parliamentary election

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Russia Security Council head: Will ordinary Armenian citizens not pay for dangerous experiments?

Russia Security Council chief: Armenia’s railway system could ‘collapse overnight’ Armenia PM in Washington, has unofficial meeting with Azerbaijan leader (VIDEO) King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested I think they have become friends: Trump on Pashinyan and Aliyev Emmanuel Macron to visit Armenia on May 4

Ruben Vardanyan's family: This is seen as judgment against Armenian people as a whole

Armenia Prosecutor General's Office to appeal decision to lift 3rd president Serzh Sargsyan’s travel ban Armenia, UK strengthening cooperation on cyber defense through participation in Defence Cyber Marvel 2026 exercise Russia MFA spox: Yerevan may have forgotten about Russian investments in Armenia railways Wall Street Journal: US gathers most air power in Mideast since 2003 Iraq invasion US threatens to quit International Energy Agency

Hajiyev refutes Trump: Azerbaijan to not participate in $7 billion aid package for Gaza

The Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan - Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration...

Armenian Apostolic Church bishops' statement: We call on authorities to stop persecution of the Church

The Bishops' Assembly was convened on February 17-19 in Saint Polten, Austria...

Azerbaijan leader's security officers beat Washington protesters against his regime (VIDEO)

They forcibly dispersed an Azerbaijani protest...

Armenia PM speaks while standing with Trump for several minutes (VIDEO)

At the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington...

Emmanuel Macron to visit Armenia on May 4

He will take part in the European Political Community summit...

Board of Peace first meeting kicks off in Washington

At the start, US President Trump welcomed Armenian PM Pashinyan...

Armenia PM in Washington, has unofficial meeting with Azerbaijan leader (VIDEO)

They are seen talking while standing...

Court extends Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan’s imprisonment

Until April 25...

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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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King Charles’ brother Andrew arrested

On suspicion of misconduct in public office...

Trump confirms he may strike Iran Sensory integration room for children with special educational needs (SEN) Azerbaijan calls illegal verdict against Ruben Vardanyan ‘logical conclusion’ of conflict Russia Security Council head: Will ordinary Armenian citizens not pay for dangerous experiments?

KardaLove 5th Anniversary Festival Held under the Title Sponsorship of AraratBank

The 5th anniversary KaradaLove Book and Education Festival was held in Yerevan, bringing together book lovers and those...

Ardshinbank Opens New Business Branch Russia Security Council chief: Armenia’s railway system could ‘collapse overnight’ Armeconombank Joins the Lessors’ Association of Armenia Armenia PM: Flight to Washington (VIDEO) US dollar rises in Armenia

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Robert Amsterdam: Trials of Armenians in Baku Are a Gross Violation of International Law

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One of the Armenian Government’s Harshest Clerical Critics Detained Amid Campaign Against the Church

L. Linderman: U.S. Companies to Meet Business Delegations from Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington

Nokia and Ucom team up to catapult Armenia into the 6G era: Interview with Rolf Werner

Videos

Chinese Clean Energy Leader SANY Explores Investment Opportunities in Armenia

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

International Tourism Fair brought industry leaders to Yerevan

There will certainly be discussion about those detained in Baku: Vance’s visit to Armenia has concluded

India–Armenia Relations: From Political Trust to Economic Partnership

Armen Grigoryan to Hajiyev: The term «corridor» is unacceptable to Armenia

Politics

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FM: Georgia does not regard new routes between Armenia, Azerbaijan as competition to route passing through it

Given that this corridor has existed, functioned, and grown for so many years...

Armenia PM tops ruling party’s preliminary electoral list Armenia minister, US Mission chargé d'affaires talk about defense cooperation (VIDEO) Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement opens door to transformation across South Caucasus, US State Department says Head of EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia hopes country will join European Union Territorial administration, infrastructure ministry: Armenia has only chosen modular nuclear plant option

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KardaLove 5th Anniversary Festival Held under the Title Sponsorship of AraratBank

The 5th anniversary KaradaLove Book and Education Festival was held in Yerevan, bringing together book lovers and those...

Ameriabank Opens a New Branch in Artashat: Special Offers for New Customers Armenia to receive €100M loan for water, irrigation infrastructure development Ardshinbank Opens New Business Branch Armeconombank Joins the Lessors’ Association of Armenia Ensure the Sustainable Growth of Your Business with AEB Leasing

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Bloomberg: US to invest $9bln in Armenia’s nuclear power sector to reduce country’s dependence on Russia

US Vice President JD Vance signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Armenia on Monday...

Michael Rubin: Vance's visit to Azerbaijan without release of Armenian prisoners will be seen as sign of approval Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar: India and the Global South Head of Delegation in Armenia: humanitarian issues remain relevant also during peace process Vance visits Armenia for first time: Nuclear agreement, geopolitics CNN on removal of Armenian Genocide post from JD Vance's X account: US presidents have avoided that term

Society

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Turkey man decides not to travel abroad due to resemblance to Jeffrey Epstein

“Here in Turkey, at least I can explain if people confuse me with that scoundrel, but abroad I may meet people who are hit very hard by this story and who want to attack me,” Rifat Ozdemir said...

100-year-olds in Armenia to receive lump sum of about $2,660 Armenia government plans to declare this year’s May 4 a non-working day The Power of One Dram — to Mathemik NGO Armenian alphabet monument to be installed near European Parliament building in Strasbourg With the Support of AraratBank, KardaLove5th Anniversary Festival Returns in a New Format

Innovations

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Ucom and Hero House Yerevan Continue Cooperation

As Hero House’s digital partner, Ucom provides stable internet connectivity and relevant services to the innovation hub...

Viva subscribers can now make payments via the Fast Shift app and payment terminals Team Holding Announces the Launch of the Second Tranche of Its USD Bond Placement Armenia’s Pashinyan attends International Conference on Cooperation in Science and Technology, in Moscow Ucom Services Can Now Be Paid Via Fast Shift US Embassy in Armenia: We were pleased to welcome leaders from American tech companies (PHOTOS)

Incidents

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Military helicopter crashes in South Korea

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

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 Group of Bangladesh nationals attempt to illegally cross state border with Iran from Armenia

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

Champions League: Inter, with Mkhitaryan, lose in Norway

Champions League: Inter, with Mkhitaryan, lose in Norway 2026 Winter Olympics: Armenia’s Karina Akopova/Nikita Rakhmanin figure skating duo compete in free program (PHOTOS) Copa del Rey: Real knocked out Barca win Supercopa de Espana

Style

Who Will Represent Armenia at Eurovision 2026? The Most Frequently Mentioned Names

Who Will Represent Armenia at Eurovision 2026? The Most Frequently Mentioned Names “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

Medicine

JGSA: One in Eight Dementia Cases Linked to Insomnia

JGSA: One in Eight Dementia Cases Linked to Insomnia Unexpected Factor Behind Liver Damage Identified Scientists Find Link Between Childhood Household Mold Exposure and Asthma Risk Risks of Using AI in Surgery: FDA Receives Over 1,400 Reports of Problems

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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Armenia authorities’ punishing machine goes into action

Authorities’ repressions against Armenian Apostolic Church may gain new momentum soon

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

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