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Catholicos Aram I Marks Armenia's Independence Day

Catholicos Aram I Celebrates Armenia’s Independence Day

Catholicos Aram I, the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, presided over a solemn celebration of Armenia's Independence Day on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the catholicosate headquarters. The commemoration marked the annive

HetqJun 1, 20261 min read
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Nvidia Launches RTX Spark Chip for AI-Powered Personal Computers

Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

Nvidia has unveiled the RTX Spark PC chip, designed to bring artificial intelligence capabilities directly to laptops and desktop computers. CEO Jensen Huang announced the development at Taiwan's Computex conference, describing it as part of a three-year collaboration with Micros

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 1, 20261 min read
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PACE Sends Delegation to Monitor Armenia's June 7 Election

PACE to Observe June 7 Parliamentary Election in Armenia

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will send a 22-member observer delegation to Armenia to monitor the country's June 7 parliamentary elections. The delegation, headed by Swiss lawmaker Damien Cottier of the ALDE political group, will be present in Armenia

HetqJun 1, 20261 min read
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Russia restricts Armenian fish imports following inspection concerns

Russia restricts imports of Armenian fish and fish products following inspection

Russia has imposed new restrictions on live fish and fish product imports from Armenia following a regulatory inspection in late May 2026. The Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, conducted audits of Armenian aquaculture facilities and fish-processing enterprises to a

Public Radio of ArmeniaJun 1, 20261 min read
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Survey Examines Voter Sentiment Ahead of Armenian Elections

What Are the General Sentiments of Armenia’s Voters?

As Armenia prepares for parliamentary elections, various organizations are conducting surveys to gauge voter sentiment and priorities. The research effort aims to understand public opinion on key issues facing the nation during a significant electoral period. Multiple organizatio

Massis PostMay 31, 20261 min read
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Report: Russia Allegedly Planning to Transport Armenian Voters

Reuters: Russia Allegedly Plans to Fly 100,000 Armenian Voters to Armenia to Vote Against Pashinyan

According to a Reuters report cited by Massis Post, Russian authorities have allegedly planned to transport approximately 100,000 Armenians living in Russia to Armenia to vote in an upcoming election. The reported effort would allegedly be directed against Prime Minister Nikol Pa

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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EAEU Leaders Call for Armenia Referendum on EU Membership

Four EAEU Leaders Call for Referendum in Armenia on Choosing Between the EU and the EAEU

The presidents of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have jointly called for Armenia to hold a referendum on its geopolitical orientation, specifically on choosing between membership in the European Union and continued participation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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Iran Opposes U.S. Military Presence in South Caucasus

Iran Opposes U.S. Presence in the South Caucasus, Foreign Ministry Says

Iran's Foreign Ministry has stated its opposition to any U.S. military or political presence in the South Caucasus region, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement reflects Tehran's broader concerns about U.S. influence in areas adjacent to its borders. Iran has his

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association Joins ICMM

Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association Becomes a Member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)

The Armenian Mining and Metallurgy Association (AMMA) has been formally admitted as a member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), a global organization representing the mining and metals industry. The membership marks a significant development for Armenia's m

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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Eurasian Leaders Call for Armenian Referendum on EU or Union

Eurasian Economic Union Leaders Say Armenia Should Hold Referendum

Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union have called for Armenia to hold a nationwide referendum on a critical geopolitical question: whether the country should join the European Union or remain part of the Eurasian Economic Union. The statement reflects growing pressure on Armenia

HetqMay 30, 20261 min read
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Armenia's Economic Activity Rises 7.1% in Early 2024

Armenia’s Economic Activity Index Increased by 7.1% in January-April

Armenia's Economic Activity Index grew 7.1% during the January-April period, according to data released in connection with the country's 2026 state budget implementation report. The metric, which tracks economic output across key sectors, provides insight into Armenia's economic

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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Armenian Weekly: Concerns Raised Over Electoral Process Violations

If Pashinyan bans any opposition party, the rest should boycott the election

The Armenian Weekly has published an opinion piece raising concerns about alleged violations of electoral laws during Armenia's current campaign period. The article details accusations including the use of state resources for campaigning, arrests of opposition supporters on bribe

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
Source: The Armenian Weekly