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3 new kindergartens to be built in Yerevan
Yerevan Municipality reports that 3 new kindergartens will be built in Yerevan: On Tsarav Aghbyur Street, In Nor Kharberd, at 42/1, Jhrantsik Tunnel Street, Arabkir Administrative District. The processes of obtaining the technical conditions for...

Armenia increases whitefish catch quota in Lake Sevan
ArmInfo.On June 26, the Government of Armenia established the volumes and schedule for industrial catch of fish and crayfish in Lake Sevan in 2025, along with the necessary conditions and regulations for organizing such fishing activities. As...

Gulf states reshape Central Asia and South Caucasus geopolitics with balanced diplomacy
Gulf states reshape Central Asia and South Caucasus geopolitics with balanced diplomacy In recent years, the geopolitical map of Eurasia has witnessed a subtle yet meaningful transformation, as the Gulf states-particularly the United Arab Emirates...

Armenian tax code change moves sectors to general taxation
June 26, 2025 - 14:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the State Revenue Committee (SRC), amendments to Armenia’s Tax Code will take effect on July 1, 2025, disqualifying certain professional and service activities from the turnover tax system....

France Predicts War In Europe Within The Next Five Years
Support SouthFront Click to see the full-size image Written by Lucas Leiroz, member of the BRICS Journalists Association, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, military expert Apparently, the French are already predicting the outbreak...

Armenia`s initiatives using AI presented in China
ArmInfo. Within the framework of the World Economic Forum held in the Chinese city of Tianjin, the RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan took part in a panel discussion on the topic "Artificial Intelligence, Automation and the...

Rooted in Resilience: Armenia Tree Project Plants Its 9-Millionth Tree
In Armenia, where public resources are often scarce, ATP’s environmental education program, reaching nearly 100,000 youth, offers more than science lessons. It gives students a purpose, a passion, and a platform to lead. A Global Effort, A Local...

Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to allocate $9.6mln to Armenia
ArmInfo. On July 3, at its regular meeting, the Government of Armenia approved the draft decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia On approval of the letter of agreement on amendments and additions to the framework agreement and the...

62 trucks with Armenian brandy cross Russian border
ArmInfo. Over the past 7 days, 62 trucks loaded with Armenian brandy have crossed the customs border of Russia. This was reported on his Facebook page by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan. A week earlier, in a conversation with journalists,...

More than 60 trucks with Armenian cognac entered Russia in a week - Papoyan
NEWS » Economy » More than 60 trucks with Armenian cognac entered Russia in a week - Papoyan More than 60 trucks with Armenian cognac entered Russia, Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan reported. YEREVAN, July 3. /ARKA/. More than 60...

Armenian Museum of Fresno Presents Dual Exhibition of Photography and Sound
FRESNO, CA — The Armenian Museum of Fresno is proud to announce the opening of a powerful dual exhibition, Fresno Armenians: 50 Years Ago along with From the Fields of Fresno, on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, with a public reception from 3 to 7 p.m. The...

Manufacturer of Russian ice cream banned from import to Armenia claims no quality violations
The manufacturer of the "Korovka iz Korenovka" ice cream - OOO "Fabrika iz osnovegogo" (part of the Renna Group) has not received official conclusions from Armenia regarding the batch of ice cream, which, according to the country's inspection...

Armenian Economy Minister Says There Are No Problems with Apricot Exports
NEWS » Economy » Armenian Economy Minister Says There Are No Problems with Apricot Exports Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan stated that there are currently no problems with the export of apricots from Armenia. YEREVAN, June 25. /ARKA/. Economy...

Kazakh Tech Firm Introduces First Large Language Model for Eastern Armenian
ASTANA – Kazakh technology company Gen2B has launched HyGPT, the first large language model (LLM) designed for the Eastern Armenian language, reported the company’s press service on July 1. Photo credit: istockphoto.com Developed in collaboration...

‘Victory has no alternative’: Armenian authorities raid church, arrest cleric amid escalating tensions
YEREVAN—Armenian authorities have escalated their campaign against leading clergy and members of the opposition-aligned “Tavush for the Homeland” movement. Following the arrests of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, ARF Supreme Council member Igor...
Glendale School District Promotes Three Armenians
Superintendent of the Glendale Unified School District, Dr. Darneika Watson, announced the following prmotions for the 2025-2026 school year: Avik Hrant Yahiayan has been promoted to Assistant Principal, Toll Middle School, effective July 1, 2025....

Armenian Weekly and Hairenik Weekly go digital: A bold new chapter in Armenian journalism
The Armenian Weekly and Hairenik Weekly are excited to announce a major shift in how we deliver your trusted source of Armenian journalism. This issue marks our final weekly print newspaper, as we transition to a digital-first platform in response...

Armenia–China Relations Poised to Reach a New Level: Mirzoyan’s Speech in Beijing
BEIJING — On June 25, within the framework of his official visit to China, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a discussion at the China Institute of International Studies. The Institute’s President, Chen Bo, delivered a welcoming...

The Sistema Foundation presents opportunities for young scientists within the framework of the XIII All-Russian Congress of Councils of Young Scientists and Student Scientific Societies
AK&M 02 July 2025 11:15 On July 2-4, the Republic of Bashkortostan hosts the XIII All-Russian Congress of Councils of Young Scientists and Student Scientific Societies, organized by the Coordinating Council for Youth in the Scientific and...

Armenians in Rojava: A quiet revolution
Around seven ethnic Armenian fighters from the YPJ (Women’s Defense Unit) sit quietly on sofas around me, smiling gently when we make eye contact. One of the young women is named Hayastan. At the far end of the room, two Kurdish YPJ fighters sit...