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Armenia Zartonk - September 25, 2026

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Armenia Zartonk - September 25, 2026

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Karen Khachanov Advances to US Open Semi-Finals, First Grand Slam Semi Since 2023

Sports September 9, 2026

Russian-Armenian tennis star Karen Khachanov advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 US Open on Wednesday when Belgium's Alexander Blockx retired injured in their...

Karen Khachanov Stuns No. 4 Auger-Aliassime for First Top-10 Win of the Year, Reaches US Open 3rd Round

Sports September 3, 2026

Russian-Armenian tennis star Karen Khachanov, ranked No. 50 in the world, upset third seed and world No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada 6:7(5), 6:3,...

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Katy Perry Whitewashes Aliyev’s Crimes, Waves Azerbaijani Flag At Formula 1 Baku

September 26, 2026

American pop star Katy Perry waved the Azerbaijani flag on stage in Baku on Friday, September 25, as Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva, daughters of Azerbaijani dictator Ilham Aliyev, watched from the audience. Perry headlined the entertainment program of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku Crystal Hall. Perry's dancers handed her the Azerbaijani flag, which she raised on a pole atop the stage. She repeatedly shouted "Azerbaijan!" to the crowd, Media.az reported. She also told the audience they should be very proud of Baku, thanked them for inviting her and called it her first but not her last visit, according to Media.az and 1news.az. Azerbaijani outlets presented the moment...

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Following WSJ Report, Firebird Co-Founder Offers Context: Armenia AI Project Has Roots Going Back Years, Built to Make Armenia a Global Technology Powerhouse

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The Wall Street Journal reported this week that U.S. negotiators used access to NVIDIA's advanced AI chips as part of a broader package of economic incentives surrounding the peace process. The report highlighted Firebird's AI infrastructure investment in Armenia and the export licenses that made access to the advanced...

Armenia to Export Up to 40 Tons of Fresh Produce a Week to UAE Starting in September Under New Deal

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Armenia will begin exporting up to 40 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables a week to the United Arab Emirates starting in September, under a memorandum of understanding signed on August 27, reports Armenia's Economy Ministry. Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan signed the memorandum after meeting Omar AlShamsi, founder and CEO...

Armenia Opens New 10-Hectare AI-Run Tomato Greenhouse in Aragatsotn With a $26.7 Million Investment

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Agro Prom has opened a state-of-the-art tomato greenhouse in Aragatsotn Province, investing roughly 9.7 billion drams, or about $26.65 million, Armenia's Economy Ministry said. The entire output is exported to the European Union and the United Arab Emirates, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said. The greenhouse sits in the village of Nor...

Armenian-Owned E-auto Invests $5 Million to Open HONGQI’s Largest Regional Center in Yerevan

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E-auto opened a nearly 3,000 square meter HONGQI center at 40/3 Rubinyants Street in Yerevan on August 21, investing around $5 million in what the company says is the brand's largest facility in the region. The complex houses HONGQI's flagship showroom, a service center and a specialized vehicle painting facility...

S&P Cuts Armenia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.9% as Russian Bans Hit Armenian Exports Worth 2% of GDP

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S&P Global Ratings affirmed Armenia's BB-/B long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings and kept the outlook on the long-term ratings positive, while cutting its forecast for Armenia's 2026 real GDP growth to 4.9 percent from 7.1 percent in 2025. The 4.9 percent figure is a downgrade...