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Armenia considers restricting regional cars from entering Yerevan

Armenia

October 20, 2026

The capital's deputy mayor said the proposal was aimed at easing traffic congestion. Residents of Armenia's regions have raised concerns that it could restrict their freedom of movement.

“We owe a debt to nature”: Leaders’ summit at COP17 in Armenia

Armenia

October 16, 2026

Up to 15,000 people from 196 countries are expected to attend the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

‘No right to enter classroom’: Teacher beats pupil at Armenian school

Armenia

October 08, 2026

The prosecutor approved the investigator's request to initiate criminal proceedings against the teacher, who has been detained.

'Copper is to us what oil is to other countries’ - expert on Armenia’s mineral wealth

Armenia

October 01, 2026

Geologist Arshavir Hovhannisyan says Armenia has large reserves of copper, whose global market price is “rising exponentially”, as well as molybdenum and gold.

Experts warn of pesticides in Armenian food, inspectors see no issues

Armenia

September 23, 2026

Food safety expert David Pipoyan says he has the impression that "all kinds of chemicals are being tested on the country's residents", while the inspection body says there is no cause for concern.

Armenian orphanage worker brutally assaults disabled resident

Armenia

September 23, 2026

An orphanage care worker assaulted a child who is unable to walk or speak. She was immediately dismissed and is now under house arrest.