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EAEU Leaders Call for Armenian Referendum on EU Membership

EAEU leaders call for referendum in Armenia to choose between EU and EAEU

Leaders of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have called for Armenia to hold a nationwide referendum on its geopolitical future, according to a joint statement from the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. The four presidents—Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, Kassym-J

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 30, 20261 min read
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Russia halts sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk water

Russia suspends sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk mineral water

Russia's consumer safety watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, has suspended sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk mineral water across the country due to technical regulation violations. The ban, which took effect May 28, 2026, applies to natural carbonated medicinal table mineral water

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment building

Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, on Friday, according to the country's defence ministry. The incident occurred as Russia conducted military operations near the Ukrainian border. The drone's complete explosive payload detonated upon impact, igniting

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Trump Endorses Pashinyan Ahead of Armenia's June Election

Trump Endorses Pashinyan in Armenia’s June Election

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in advance of Armenia's June election, according to reporting from Hetq. In his endorsement statement, Trump expressed support for strengthening ties between the United States and Arm

HetqMay 29, 20261 min read
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Armenia Outlines AI Governance Strategy at Eurasian Forum

Armenia presents its approach to responsible AI use at EAEU forum

Armenia's First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry Gevorg Mantashyan presented the country's approach to responsible artificial intelligence during a panel discussion at the 5th Eurasian Economic Forum in Astana on May 28. The discussion, held alongside senior officials from o

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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EAEU Leaders Meet in Astana; Armenia Sends Deputy PM

EAEU leaders convene in Astana for Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting

Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union convened in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday for a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), the bloc's highest governing body. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-J

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Russia Halts Sales of Armenian Mineral Water Amid Rising Tensions

Russia Suspends Sales of Armenian Mineral Water Amid Rising Tensions with Yerevan

Russia's consumer safety agency has suspended sales of Armenian mineral water, marking the latest trade restriction between Moscow and Yerevan as diplomatic tensions escalate. The halt was announced Friday by Russian authorities, though specific details about the suspension's dur

HetqMay 29, 20261 min read
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UK to Deploy AI Facial Recognition for Asylum Seeker Age Verification

UK to use AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers

The United Kingdom plans to implement artificial intelligence facial recognition technology at its borders next year to estimate the ages of asylum seekers, according to reporting from the BBC. A software company has been contracted to develop and test the system, which will anal

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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Armenia Reaffirms EAEU Commitment at Eurasian Council Meeting

Armenia reaffirms commitment to EAEU cooperation at Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Meeting

Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council's regular meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he reaffirmed Armenia's commitment to cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union. Grigoryan emphasized Armenia's dedication to ec

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 29, 20261 min read
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India's 70-foot Messi statue deemed unsafe, set for removal

India’s ‘unsafe’ 70ft Messi statue to be moved

A 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata, India has been ordered for removal after structural inspections found it unsafe for public proximity. The monument, erected in December during Messi's "GOAT" (greatest of all time) tour, was flagged by residents for swaying in the wind

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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Pashinyan Says Armenians Should Choose Between EAEU and EU

Pashinyan says Armenian citizens should decide between EAEU and EU membership

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during a campaign event that Armenian citizens—rather than political leaders—should decide whether the country remains in the Eurasian Economic Union or pursues European Union membership. Speaking in Kotayk Province while on leave from

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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Russia warns Armenia over possible energy agreement suspension

Armenia reviewing Russian letter on possible suspension of energy agreements – MFA

Armenia's Foreign Ministry received a letter from Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov on Monday regarding potential Russian measures tied to Armenia's European Union integration efforts. The ministry confirmed receipt and said it would examine the letter and respond as neces

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 28, 20261 min read
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