Lifestyle

Textile production in Armenia: once powerhouse, now developing

May 02, 2025

The government has declared the textile industry a strategic export sector, yet so far only large companies have managed to export their products.

Armenia

"Work is essential for improving quality of life": Armenia's labour market in numbers

Armenia

May 01, 2025

Labour Day in Armenia: Pashinyan’s message and labour market trends

Armenia

Sales of books by Armenian authors are growing — who is helping and how?

Armenia

April 25, 2025

Authors, publishers, and bookstores are announcing new book releases through their social media pages. Special attention is now also being given to design and presentation.

Abkhazia

Zurab Tsereteli’s futuristic bus stops in Abkhazia. Photo

Abkhazia

April 23, 2025

The resort complex in Pitsunda was his first project as a monumental artist, and the nine bus stops are regarded by experts as some of the finest examples of the genre.

Prisoners’ phone rights in Azerbaijan — letter from jail

Azerbaijan

April 23, 2025

Sentenced to eight years in prison, Afiyaddin Mamedov writes from jail for JAMnews.

10 deaths in 4 months: rights activists alarmed by prison conditions in Armenia

Armenia

April 22, 2025

They claim that law enforcement agencies are trying to present the incidents in a more favourable light, instead of addressing the underlying problems.

'We consider acquiring new satellites' – Armenia’s minister of high-tech industry

Armenia

April 21, 2025

According to Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, work on the national space strategy is nearing completion. It will help the government determine which additional satellites should be acquired.

Tours to Karabakh: tourist in one’s own country. Photo story

Azerbaijan

April 21, 2025

Although regular trips have since been organised to cities such as Shusha, Khankendi, and Fizuli, the free movement of people remains restricted.

Fewer tourists, more trouble: Armenia’s travel sector under strain

Armenia

April 18, 2025

With the start of the new tourist season, the effectiveness of new laws and taxes will be put to the test. Travel agents report rising risks.

Georgia to introduce Chinese in school curriculum

Georgia plans to introduce Chinese language into school curriculum

April 17, 2025

Education Minister Alexander Tsuladze has presented a new concept for general education.

Students in Armenia more concerned about quality of education than tuition fees

Armenia

April 11, 2025

The state and various foundations help cover tuition, but society now expects universities to deliver education that matches the investment.

60 deaths in three months: alarming road accident statistics discussed in Armenian parliament

Armenia

April 09, 2025

“It turns out that over a 10-year period, more than 3,600 people have died and 70,000 have been injured in the country,” calculated Civil Contract MP Armen Khachatryan.

Water flows, responsibility vanishes: difference between Baku and Vilnius

Azerbaijan

April 09, 2025

Water consumption in Baku and Vilnius is the same — but Baku loses 45%. Economist Toghrul Mashalli says the real problem is opaque management.

Starlink arrives in Armenia: backup internet for mountainous regions and military

Armenia

April 07, 2025

Experts see Starlink’s entry into Armenia not as a revolution, but an evolution. It won’t compete with fibre-optic providers or push out local companies, but it will “fill the gaps.”

Eco-patrols in Armenia: a new 24/7 nature protection service

Armenia

April 04, 2025

A new system for protecting forests, nature reserves, and national parks is now in operation. Environmentalists call it an “unprecedented reform.”

Should taxis be allowed to use bus lanes? What does global practice show?

Azerbaijan

April 04, 2025

The number of taxis in Baku is rising rapidly, becoming a major factor in traffic flow. To improve passenger transport, some taxi drivers are calling for access to bus lanes.

Georgian ombudsman: 'Child poverty in country increased by 6%'

Georgia

April 04, 2025

The number of socially vulnerable children under 18 stands at 369,924, of whom 270,712 receive benefits.

Opinion: Rent-to-own flats in Baku — support for low-income families or elite project?

Azerbaijan

April 04, 2025

Economist Toghrul Mashalli believes the new mortgage model only benefits the well-off.

Three times more domestic violence cases in Armenia last year — Prosecutor General’s report

Armenia

April 03, 2025

According to the agency, a total of 1,360 cases of domestic and family violence were recorded in 2024, compared to 508 incidents in 2023.

Azerbaijan’s villages of Baskal and Lahij

Azerbaijani villages of Baskal and Lahij: history and craftsmanship — photo report

Travel Azerbaijan

April 02, 2025

It’s not only a place of historical landmarks and stunning nature — it’s also the birthplace of the famous silk kelagai scarves and home to unique handcrafted metalwork.

Why is it so noisy in Armenia — and what can be done about it: views from residents and experts

Armenia

March 31, 2025

People are increasingly disturbed by constant noise — even at night. The issue has reached parliament, where lawmakers have proposed stricter regulations and heavier fines for violations.