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Armenia to Offer ChatGPT and Codex to Students via OpenAI Deal
Through Partnership with OpenAI, ChatGPT and Codex to Become Available to Armenia’s Educational Community Beginning in September
Armenia's Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture has partnered with OpenAI to provide students and educators access to ChatGPT and Codex beginning in September. The initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence tools into Armenia's educational system, offering the cou
Suspect in Alleged Pashinyan Plot Added to Wanted List
Suspect Accused of Plotting Assassination Against Pashinyan Placed on Wanted List; Believed to Be in Russia
Armenian prosecutors have initiated criminal proceedings against a suspect accused of plotting an assassination against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to reports from May 30, 2026. The individual has been placed on a wanted list and is believed to be located in Russia.
Pashinyan Sends Republic Day Greetings to Italian PM Meloni
Armenian PM congratulates Italian counterpart on Republic Day
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Italy's Republic Day, offering wishes for peace, prosperity, and progress. In the message, Pashinyan emphasized Armenia's commitment to strengthening bilateral re
Armenian Military Serviceman Found Dead, Investigation Launched
Armenian serviceman found dead, investigation underway
Armenian authorities are investigating the death of serviceman Aramayis Gevorgyan, whose body was discovered early June 2 at a military unit under the Ministry of Defense. The discovery was made at approximately 12:10 a.m., according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense. O
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
EU grants €2.2 million to advance Armenia's visa liberalization efforts
EU invests €2.2 million to support Armenia’s path toward visa-free travel, Interior Minister says
The European Union launched a €2.2 million support program on June 1 aimed at advancing Armenia's path toward visa-free travel with EU member states. The initiative, titled "Support to the Visa Liberalization Dialogue in Armenia in the Areas of Border Management, Document Securit