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Armenian IT sector`s output developed as compared with other regional states - expert
ArmInfo. Compared to neighboring countries in the region, the production segment of Armenian IT is quite developed. This was stated by Aram Kocharyan, co-founder and director of Layerswap, in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent on the...

Farmington man envisioned what Concert of Colors has turned into — a charcuterie board of free fun
Farmington resident Ismael Ahmed had an idea 35 years ago: bring people of all races, ethnicities and ages together to talk, bond and realize that differences can be celebrated while recognizing shared similarities. The goal was to build cultural...

Armenia`s authorities seeking to neutralize all rivals and form atmosphere of fear - expert
ArmInfo. Everything is clear and unambiguous in Armenia. Political scientist Stepan Danielyan wrote about this on his Facebook account. According to him, having no chance of reproduction in 2026, the country's authorities are trying to neutralize...

Who is leading and lagging on democracy and reforms in the EU’s Eastern Partnership?
The 2025 Eastern Partnership Index tracks the democratic transformation and European integration in the countries that participated in the initiative. July 16, 2025 - Kerry Longhurst Yana Brovdiy - Analysis Cover of the 2025 Eastern Partnership...

Two Armenian Sites Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List
PARIS — At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Paris, two nominations submitted by Armenia—”Urartian Heritage of Yerevan” and “The Garni Archaeological Complex and the Symphony of Stones”—were reviewed and approved for...

University of Minnesota will honor 86 families at annual Farmfest ceremony Thursday, Aug. 7, at Gilfillan Estate
Families and growers from across Minnesota will be represented as the University of Minnesota honors them in the 2025 Farm Family of the Year ceremony at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the annual Minnesota Farmfest near Redwood Falls. The event...

UNESCO approves Armenia’s new heritage nominations
July 11, 2025 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At the 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee held in Paris, two Armenian nominations were approved for inclusion in UNESCO’s Tentative List: Urartian Heritage of Yerevan and Garni...

Two Armenian sites included in UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List
During the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, currently taking place in Paris, two nominations submitted by Armenia — “Urartian Heritage of Yerevan” and “Garni Archaeological Site and Symphony of Stones” — have been reviewed and...

ADB to provide Armenia with $3mln for school reconstruction in Voskepat village
ArmInfo. The Asian Development Bank will provide Armenia with a grant of $3 million for the reconstruction of a secondary school in the village of Voskehat in the Armavir region of the republic. At a meeting on July 10, the RA Government approved...

Armenia Launches National AI Virtual Institute in Partnership with AWS and Mistral AI
YEREVAN — The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia has officially launched the Virtual Institute for Artificial Intelligence, a strategic national platform aimed at uniting innovators, researchers, and tech companies to drive AI development....

Ardshinbank Participated in Tech Week Vanadzor 2025
From July 4 to 6 of this year, “Tech Week Vanadzor 2025” was held in Vanadzor. Staying true to its strategy of embracing innovation, Ardshinbank actively participated in the event. YEREVAN, July 11. /ARKA/. From July 4 to 6 of this year, “Tech...

Firebird Company Presents Plans to Launch an AI Data Center in Armenia
The US Embassy in Armenia reports: During the meeting with Ambassador Kvien, the American company Firebird presented its plans to launch a 100 MW AB data center in Armenia, an innovative partnership between Armenia and the United States aimed at...

Armenia’s “Crossroads of Peace” Aligns Completely with China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative. Mirzoyan
Armenia has presented the “Crossroads of Peace” initiative, which, in many ways, coincides with China’s “Belt and Road” initiative, promoting the development of ties and regional cooperation. How do you envision the synergy between these two...

E. coli and salmonella found in cutlets of the popular Armenian brand Biella
NEWS » Economy » E. coli and salmonella found in cutlets of the popular Armenian brand Biella By the decision of the head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia, the production of beef cutlets at the “Natfood” CJSC (Biella brand) in Yerevan...

U.S. Company Plans 100MW AI Data Center in Armenia
U.S. Embassy Yerevan’s post Ambassador Kvien had a great meeting with U.S. company Firebird to discuss its plans to launch a 100MW AI data center in Armenia, an innovative partnership that will strengthen U.S.-Armenia economic ties and further...

Foreign actors need to view Armenia`s opposition camp as reliable partner - expert
ArmInfo. The events of the last weeks should finally convince everyone that serious changes in the country cannot be achieved in one day, with one rally, one march, one good slogan. This is what member of the Alternative Projects Group Vahe...

US Ambassador briefed on Firebird’s upcoming AI Data Center in Armenia
Home | All news | Society | US Ambassador briefed on Firebird’s upcoming AI Data Center in Armenia US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien met with representatives of the American company Firebird to discuss the launch of a major technological...

Armenia launches Virtual AI Institute in partnership with Amazon Web Services and Mistral AI
Home | All news | Society | Armenia launches Virtual AI Institute in partnership with Amazon Web Services and Mistral AI The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia has officially launched the Virtual Institute for Artificial Intelligence, a...

Armenia's Pashinyan Removing Opponents From Political Arena - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250708/armenias-pashinyan-removing-opponents-from-political-arena---expert--1122413760.html Armenia's Pashinyan Removing Opponents From Political Arena - Expert Armenia's Pashinyan Removing Opponents From Political Arena...

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 7-11 July, 2025
● A bilateral meeting between the President of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia was held in Abu Dhabi, organized for the first time without intermediaries. According to the press release published after the meeting, only general...