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04/29/2025

According to a new report by International, continues to face no consequences for violations of Armenian in Nagorno-Karabakh. The human rights organization highlighted ongoing impunity for abuses committed during the conflict.
On January 24, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) suspended Azerbaijan while expressing concern over the country’s refusal to acknowledge humanitarian and human rights issues stemming from restrictions on the Lachin corridor, which connects Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh.
PACE also condemned Azerbaijan’s September 2023 military operation that displaced over 100,000 ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia. Amnesty International noted that the displaced population’s right to safe and dignified return has been ignored.

04/29/2025

Armenian violinist Hayk Kazazyan, 42, took first place at the prestigious “Classic ” competition in , winning a €200,000 prize and a handmade violin crafted by master Fabio Piagetini.

The competition ran from April 22-28, with the State Symphony Orchestra serving as the resident orchestra under the direction of conductor Sergey Smbatyan. The orchestra accompanied 12 talented violinists performing works by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and other renowned composers.

Kazazyan has previously collaborated with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, which announced the victory on their official social media.

04/29/2025

deployed its first full batch of satellites on Monday, entering the competitive space internet market currently dominated by . A United Launch Alliance V rocket carried 27 Project Kuiper satellites into orbit, where they will eventually reach an altitude of nearly 400 miles.
This launch follows two test satellites sent up in 2023. Amazon reports significant upgrades to this newest version, including a special mirror film coating designed to reduce reflected sunlight—a feature aimed at addressing astronomers’ concerns about satellite interference with observations.
Founded by Jeff Bezos, Project Kuiper (named after the distant region of our solar system beyond Neptune) aims to eventually deploy over 3,200 satellites to provide global broadband internet service.
Meanwhile, competitor SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, maintains a substantial lead with more than 8,000 Starlink satellites launched since 2019. SpaceX just celebrated its 250th Starlink launch on Sunday, with approximately 7,000 satellites currently operational at altitudes exceeding 300 miles.

04/29/2025

Spain and Portugal have largely restored electricity after experiencing one of Europe’s biggest blackouts. The sudden outage, which occurred Monday around midday, knocked out approximately 15GW of electricity generation—equivalent to 60% of Spain’s national demand—in just five seconds.
As of Tuesday morning, schools and offices have reopened, public transportation has resumed service after significant delays, and most hospitals have regained power. Spain’s grid operator Red Electrica reports nearly full restoration of the country’s electricity demand, while Portugal’s REN confirmed all 89 power substations are operational again.
Authorities are now investigating the cause of the widespread outage. Initial reports indicate grid instability triggered a split in the Spanish-French electricity interconnection through the Pyrenees, resulting in a general collapse of the Spanish system. Some areas in France also experienced brief outages.

04/28/2025

Frank expressed solidarity with commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at Square. He committed to strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations, including military assistance for Armenia’s defense and supporting the right of to return to Artsakh. Pallone emphasized opposition to Azerbaijan’s territorial encroachment on Armenia’s sovereignty.

04/28/2025

The Mkhitar Heratsi Yerevan State Medical University has been recognized as the fastest growing medical university in post-Soviet countries according to research by , a prominent oncology media platform. The ranking was determined using OncoDaily’s Exponentially Weighted Growth Index ( ) . To qualify for consideration, institutions needed at least 500 publications indexed in PubMed, the US National Library of Medicine database, during the period from 1991 to 2024.

04/28/2025

A massive blackout has hit Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, affecting major cities including Madrid and Lisbon. The power failure has knocked out electricity, mobile communications, and internet services across the region. Transportation systems have ground to a halt with Madrid underground evacuations reported and traffic lights non-functional. The Madrid Open tennis tournament has suspended play due to the outage.

Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica is working to restore power while investigating the cause. Parts of France have also reported outages, with Seville, Barcelona, and Valencia among the affected cities. While some social media speculation points to a possible cyberattack with Russian links, no official cause has been confirmed. Authorities are treating the situation as an urgent priority.

04/28/2025

Armenian sambo athletes have secured five medals at the European Championship, including one , two silver, and two bronze medals.
In the boys’ competition, Gor Shatveryan claimed gold in the 71kg weight class, while Jonik Ozmanyan took silver in the 64kg category and Gor Aghasaryan earned bronze in the 79kg division.
On the girls’ side, Milena Arakelyan won silver in the 50kg category, and Manushak Khachatryan secured bronze in the 54kg class.
The Armenian Sambo Federation has highlighted these achievements as a significant success for the national team.

04/27/2025

-born photojournalist Demir has presented his bilingual “The Wounded Eagle: The Nagorno-Karabakh ( ) War” as part of “ Studies Week,” an event organized by Newmag Publishing House and the Armenian General Benevolent Union.

Born in Karin and educated in Ankara, Sönmez now resides in Geneva. His experience covering conflicts in Iraq and Syria preceded his work in Artsakh, where he documented the war through photography despite facing prohibitions. The photojournalist has made efforts to distribute his book to important libraries worldwide.

The book, published in both Armenian and French, features photographs and documentary footage from the battlefield, the streets of Stepanakert, and the Stepanakert-Kornidzor road. The presentation was introduced by Gnel Nalbandyan, editor-in-chief of Newmag Publishing House.

04/27/2025

Armenia’s first satellite -1 completed its mission yesterday, on April 26th after crossing the Kármán Line for the final time. According to the Bazoomq team, the satellite deorbited earlier than anticipated due to record solar activity that increased atmospheric drag.

Despite the shortened lifespan, the Hayasat team reports that the mission successfully gathered “necessary valuable information and experience” that will support future space initiatives for the country.

The team behind Hayasat-1 expressed pride in the accomplishment and gratitude to all supporters, stating “This is only the beginning” of Armenia’s space program ambitions.

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04/26/2025

and the United States are set to resume talks next week, with both sides describing the first two rounds as “constructive and promising.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas expressed “cautious optimism” regarding this week’s progress, highlighting that both parties have shown seriousness and determination in the ongoing discussions.

04/26/2025

Kaia , the Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced her upcoming visit to after a discussion with President Vahagn in .
The two leaders exchanged views on the current situation in the South , focusing on efforts to normalize relations between and , as well as to establish peace in the region. Kallas had recently visited for talks with President Ilham .

04/26/2025

Tens of thousands of people have gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican to bid Pope Francis a final farewell. Many had been waiting since the night before for the ceremony, which will be attended by around 50 world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and cardinals from around the world.
In addition to world leaders, the Catholicos of All Armenians and the President of Armenia will also be present at the ceremony, paying their respects to the late Pope.

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