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Armenia bets on AI development, but experts warn of lack of strategy

Armenia

January 30, 2026

A powerful artificial intelligence factory is due to launch in 2026. An expert view on technological cooperation with the United States, as well as the prospects and risks of using AI.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 26-30 January, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

January 30, 2026

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'Kocharyan’s views are hopelessly outdated,' - Pashinyan in response to ex-president’s remarks

Armenia

January 29, 2026

Pashinyan responds to Kocharyan’s claims over TRIPP in Armenian PM briefing highlights

'Armenia must not be an attractive target for aggression,' says Pashinyan on Army Day

Armenia

January 28, 2026

According to the prime minister, any country is “vulnerable without a strong army”, which is why Armenia is strengthening the defence capabilities of its armed forces. Former presidents, however, have accused the current authorities of “weakening the most combat-ready army in the region”.

Partial reopening of Armenia–Turkey border expected, no date announced yet

Armenia-Turkey

January 27, 2026

According to Armenian media, the border will open on 1 February for third-country nationals and holders of diplomatic passports. Official Yerevan has neither confirmed nor denied these reports.

Yerevan discusses the potential for linking energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

January 26, 2026

The debate was prompted by a statement from Nikol Pashinyan: “The energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be linked and will make mutual use of export and import opportunities.”

Opinion: 'Armenia is returning to space it was pushed out of'

Armenia

January 23, 2026

Armenian experts say Armenia’s participation in Trump-created council is an ‘unprecedented development opening new opportunities’

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 19-23 January, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

January 23, 2026

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Opinion:'Trump’s 25% tariffs will not be a major burden for Armenia'

Armenia

January 22, 2026

Economist Anna Pakhlyan says Armenia could be included in an exemptions list, citing strategic ties with the United States and the implementation of the joint TRIPP project.

Armenia under pressure from hybrid attacks: who is spreading disinformation and why

Armenia

January 22, 2026

Political analyst Boris Navasardyan on the campaign targeting Armenia, the risks it poses and how to counter disinformation

'Garegin II could declare himself Catholicos-in-exile' - debate in Armenia

Armenia

January 22, 2026

The Patriarch has convened a council of bishops in Austria. “How do we know he will not leave Austria for somewhere else and declare himself a Catholicos-in-exile there?” said Archbishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan.

'Military escalation unlikely, but risks remain' — Armenian Foreign Intelligence Service report

Armenia

January 20, 2026

Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service sees risks in Azerbaijan’s rising military spending and in Baku’s promotion of a narrative about the “return of Western Azerbaijanis” to Armenian territory. This forms part of the service’s outlook for 2026.

Graduates of world’s top 50 universities to be exempted from military service in Armenia

Armenia

January 19, 2026

The measure applies to universities included in the Shanghai Ranking. Another mandatory condition requires graduates to work in Armenia for at least three years after completing their studies, in positions assigned by the government.

'We mutually closed page of enmity': Armenian Parliament Speaker on relations with Turkey

Armenia-Turkey

January 17, 2026

The Turkish Foreign Minister expressed support for Pashinyan’s “constructive role” and predicted his party’s victory in the upcoming June elections. Alen Simonyan thanked him

Opinion: 'Armenia will restore rail links with Azerbaijan and Turkey – with or without Russia'

Armenia-Russia

January 16, 2026

Armenia has handed management of its railway network to a Russian company. If it fails to complete the missing railway sections, the Armenian authorities say they are ready to take on the work themselves.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 12-16 January, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

January 16, 2026

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'No rally banned in Armenia since 2018' — Pashinyan responds to Iranian envoy

Armenia

January 15, 2026

Iran’s ambassador Khalil Shirgholami complains protests were allowed outside embassy as PM and interior ministry respond

US stake in TRIPP project to reach 74%, Yerevan and Washington say

Armenia

January 14, 2026

Armenia will grant the company implementing the project construction rights for 49 years. If the term is extended, Armenia’s stake will rise from 26% to 49% over the following 50 years. Details from Armenia’s foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan

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