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Armenian Government Approves 2026 State Budget Draft with 5.4% GDP Growth Forecast, to Cut Defense Spending by $264 Million, a 15% Reduction

The Armenian government on Thursday approved the draft state budget for 2026, projecting economic growth of 5.4% and a gross domestic product (GDP) of...

Armenia Approves €150 Million Loan Deal with French Development Agency to Cover 2025 Budget Deficit and Strengthen Financial Sector

The Armenian Cabinet approved on Thursday a new loan agreement between the Armenian government and the French Development Agency (FDA). Deputy Prime Minister Tigran...

Armenia’s President Meets Amazon & Libra Group Executives to Boost High-Tech, AI, Cybersecurity and Renewable Energy Projects in Armenia

During his working visit to New York, President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan met with Franco Spicciariello, Director of Public Policy for the European Union...

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Says He Relies on Turkey for Armenia and Azerbaijan Issues, Despite Turkey’s Genocide Denial, Backing Baku’s Wars and Artsakh’s...

U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff acknowledged that he frequently turns to Turkish officials for guidance on regional issues involving Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Ukraine....

BREAKING: Israel’s 20 Most Prominent Academics & Intellectuals Issue Urgent Statement in Support of Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem, Reject Cows’ Garden Deal

In an unprecedented act of solidarity, 20 of Israel’s most prominent academics, jurists, and cultural figures have issued a public statement condemning recent developments...

Armenia and Iran Agree To Open Joint Production Enterprises and Factories In Both Countries, Boosting Investments, Trade and North-South Corridor

Yerevan and Tehran have agreed to establish joint production enterprises and factories in both Armenia and Iran, Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade...

Armenia to Forgive $3.5 Million in Debts for Over 5,000 Taxi Drivers Still Burdened by Fees Abolished Years Ago

Armenia’s National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a bill to pardon state duty debts and penalties accumulated by over 5,000 licensed...

Court Finds Archbishop Ajapahyan Guilty on ‘Seizing Power’ Charge

Judge Armine Meliksetyan has delivered a verdict in the case of Shirak Diocese leader Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, finding him guilty under Article 422, Part...

Legendary Italian Actress Claudia Cardinale, Known For Role in 1991 “Mayrig” Film, Passes Away at 87

Claudia Cardinale, one of the luminous faces of post-war Italian cinema and an enduring icon for generations of Armenians, died on September 23, 2025,...

UN Official: Armenia’s Capital Yerevan Has the Worst Air Quality in South Caucasus

Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, has the worst air quality in the South Caucasus, stated Françoise Jacob, the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Armenia. She...

European Union (EU) Commits Over €200 Million to Armenia as Part of the Resilience and Growth Plan

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to Armenia’s development and regional peace by announcing more than €200 million in new financial support...

H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Awards Over $250,000 to Advance Arts and Culture in Armenia

Nine cultural projects in Armenia will receive a total of $256,011 from the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation. The grants, awarded for the second-quarter 2025...

Iconic American Chocolatier See’s Candies Opens First Flagship Store In Armenia’s Capital Yerevan

See’s Candies, the iconic American chocolate company renowned for its century-old tradition and iconic motto “Quality Without Compromise,” has opened its first store in...

Israel Resumes Efforts to Impose Taxes on Armenian Church Property in Jerusalem, a Move the Patriarchate Calls “Unjust” and “Unacceptable”

The Israeli government has resumed its efforts to impose municipal taxes on Armenian Church property in Jerusalem, a move that has been widely condemned...

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