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Armenia increases subsidies for South Caucasus Railway, Russia concession remains on Hold

July 17, 2026

Under the concession agreement signed with Russia, the Armenian government partially compensates the annual losses of the company operating the country's railway network. Analysts argue that now is not the time to escalate tensions with Moscow.

Pottery emerges as popular form of art therapy in Armenia

Armenia

July 17, 2026

A ceramic artist, an art therapist and a psychologist explain how it works.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

July 17, 2026

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Armenia begins ratifying the TRIPP agreement

Armenia begins ratifying TRIPP agreement with US: foreign minister outlines key details

Armenia-USA

July 16, 2026

The Armenian government has approved the framework agreement on cooperation under the Trump Route project and submitted it to the Constitutional Court. The court will rule on whether the agreement complies with the constitution, after which parliament must ratify it.

Armenia to provide free housing in regions for large families

Armenia

July 16, 2026

Families with six or more underage children will be eligible to receive a 100% state subsidy to buy or build a home under a new government housing scheme.

EU mission to help Armenia counter hybrid threats

New EU mission in Armenia to help address post-election risks

Armenia-EU

July 15, 2026

EU mission to help Armenia counter hybrid threats. The European Union is deploying a civilian advisory mission to support the Armenian authorities in tackling hybrid threats. Political analyst Robert Ghevondyan explains its significance.

Opinion: 'EU is interested in Armenia diversifying its foreign relations'

Armenia

July 14, 2026

Diplomat Hrachya Tashchyan on the effectiveness of Armenia's membership in the Russia-led EAEU, the diversification of the country's economic ties, and the benefits of closer cooperation with the European Union.

Armenia's Constitutional Court rejects opposition bid to annul election results

Politics in Armenia

July 05, 2026

The decision is final. Five opposition forces have announced the start of a new phase of “political resistance"

Armenia begins restoring railway on its own

Armenia launches independent restoration of railway to Turkish and Azerbaijani borders

Armenia-Azerbaijan

July 03, 2026

The work covers the Gyumri-Akhurik section and the Yeraskh route. Yerevan had previously asked Russia to restore them because a Russian company operates Armenia's railways under a concession agreement.

More Armenian women embrace entrepreneurship: Which industries are they entering?

Armenia

July 03, 2026

Experts attribute this to greater access to relevant knowledge, as well as a desire for financial independence and a stronger role in society.

EU chief visits Yerevan with pledge to 'open doors' for Armenian exports

Armenia-EU

July 02, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Yerevan to express support amid Russian trade restrictions, pledging preferential access for Armenian exports to the EU market.

'We are not discussing Trump Route project with Russia' - Armenia's deputy foreign minister

Armenia-Russia

July 02, 2026

Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan responds to Moscow's claim that the TRIPP project "would only benefit from Russia's participation".

Armenia to register mobile phone IMEI numbers: Experts warn of risks

Armenia

June 30, 2026

"Keeping data on every phone and every citizen in the country on a single platform is any cybercriminal's dream," warns information security expert Artur Papyan.

'Message to Turkey and Armenian diaspora': Opinion from Yerevan on Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide

Armenia

June 29, 2026

The Israeli government has approved the decision, but the Knesset must still vote on it. Political analyst Ruben Megrabyan says Israel has concluded that it is now influential enough to take such a step

Armenia's Constitutional Court begins hearings on challenges to election results

Armenia

June 26, 2026

The Constitutional Court is due to announce its ruling on 4 July. Here's what the applicants are seeking, the possible outcomes of the case, and what an independent expert makes of it.

'Working in Armenia pays better'- labour migration to Russia falls

Armenia

June 26, 2026

The experiences of one border village and its residents help explain why.

Armenia increases subsidies for South Caucasus Railway, Russia concession remains on Hold

Pottery emerges as popular form of art therapy in Armenia

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