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Russia Temporarily Restricts Armenian Stone Fruits and Grapes
Russia imposes temporary restrictions on imports of Armenian stone fruits and grapes
Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance announced temporary restrictions on imports of Armenian stone fruits and grapes effective June 2, 2026. The measure covers cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, and fresh grapes, as well as transit o
Armenia Debates Future of Nuclear Plant Spent Fuel
Spent Nuclear Fuel in Armenia: Waste or Resource?
Armenia's Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, which generates 30-40% of the country's electricity, has accumulated spent nuclear fuel over decades of operation. The question of whether this material constitutes waste or a usable resource has become a significant policy discussion. The
Armenia Launches EU Export Subsidy Program Amid Russian Restrictions
Armenia to subsidize exports to EU amid Russian import restrictions
Armenia's Ministry of Economy has announced a support program to help local businesses export products to European Union markets, citing the need to diversify exports following Russian import restrictions on various Armenian goods. Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said Armenian ag
Police Conduct Weapons Raids in Armavir Province
Police Raid Homes in Armavir Province in Weapons Search
Armenian police and Investigative Committee officials conducted early morning raids on residences in Armavir Province as part of a weapons search operation, according to Ministry of Internal Affairs Press Secretary Narek Sargsyan. Sargsyan confirmed details initially reported by
Armenia receives first shipment of NVIDIA GPUs for AI megaproject
First batch of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs arrives in Armenia as Firebird AI megaproject enters implementation phase
Armenia has received the first batch of 1,792 NVIDIA Blackwell graphics processing units for the Firebird AI project, a major technology initiative marking the transition into implementation phase. The shipment arrived at Zvartnots International Airport, welcomed by Armenia's Min
Russia Implements Temporary Import Restrictions on Armenian Agricultural Products
Russia Curbs Import of Stone Fruits, Eggplants, Potatoes, Dried Fruit From Armenia
Russia has announced temporary restrictions on imports of several Armenian agricultural products effective June 3, including stone fruits, eggplants, potatoes, and dried fruits. The move affects a significant segment of Armenia's agricultural exports, as Russia has historically b
Armenia, Latvia FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties and EU Partnership
Armenian, Latvian FMs discuss bilateral cooperation and Armenia-EU partnership
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže held a telephone conversation on June 2 to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. During the call, the ministers emphasized the importance of expanding economic cooper
Russia Restricts Armenian Agricultural Imports Starting June
Russia to restrict imports of eggplants, potatoes and dried fruits from Armenia
Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance announced new import restrictions on Armenian agricultural products effective June 3, 2026, including pome fruits, eggplants, potatoes, and dried fruits. The agency also banned transit of these goods through R
Strong Armenia Party Official Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
Police Arrest Strong Armenia Party Senior Member for Money Laundering
Armenia's Ministry of Internal Affairs has arrested Alik Aleksanyan, a senior member of the Strong Armenia Party, on suspicion of money laundering and paying citizens to attend political rallies. Aleksanyan, who holds a leadership position within the party founded by businessman
Arpi Nazaryan - Makeup Artist Glendale
Arpi Nazaryan specializes in makeup artistry and skincare services from a studio in downtown Glendale. The practice offers professional makeup applications for weddings, special events, and photo shoots, along with skincare treatments and consultations. Clients praise the personalized attention and skill in creating natural to dramatic looks.
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Putin Sends Birthday Greeting to Armenian PM Pashinyan
Putin highlights friendly Armenia-Russia ties in birthday message to Pashinyan
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a birthday congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, emphasizing the long-standing friendship between Russia and Armenia. In his message, Putin noted that relations between the two countries and their peoples "have trad
Rubio and Mirzoyan Sign Three Agreements in Armenia Visit
A 40-minute visit, 3 signed agreements: Rubio-Mirzoyan meet at the airport
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed three agreements during a 40-minute meeting at an Armenian airport, according to a report from Public Radio of Armenia. The signed agreements include a strategic cooperation accord, a framewo
Armenian NGOs Call for Release of Detained Artur Osipyan
Armenia: NGOs Demand the Immediate Release of Artur Osipyan
Armenian non-governmental organizations are demanding the immediate release of Artur Osipyan, who remains in detention while on hunger strike. According to reports, Osipyan has refused to meet with a representative from the Ombudsman's office. Prison monitoring groups have been u