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Armenia’s Ambassador to the Narek Mkrtchyan met with President Donald at the White House during an event for newly a...
12/25/2025

Armenia’s Ambassador to the Narek Mkrtchyan met with President Donald at the White House during an event for newly appointed ambassadors.

Ambassador Mkrtchyan thanked Trump for his efforts to promote peace between and and for the historic August 8 agreements signed at the White House. Trump congratulated the Armenian people, saying they “deserve lasting peace,” and praised Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s leadership in advancing the peace process.

As a sign of appreciation, Trump presented Pashinyan with a personally inscribed gift through the ambassador.

Low-cost carrier Air will begin operating flights between and starting June 12, 2026.Flights will connect Intern...
12/25/2025

Low-cost carrier Air will begin operating flights between and starting June 12, 2026.

Flights will connect International Airport with London Luton Airport twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays.

With this new route, Wizz Air will operate flights from Yerevan to 18 destinations across 10 countries.

are available on wizzair.com or through the airline’s mobile app.

U.S. Ambassador Kristina Kvien is set to conclude her three-year tenure in Armenia in mid-January 2025. The U.S. Embassy...
12/24/2025

U.S. Ambassador Kristina Kvien is set to conclude her three-year tenure in Armenia in mid-January 2025. The U.S. Embassy reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to the U.S.-Armenia strategic partnership going forward.

12/24/2025

Travel documents Armenia’s celebrations, calls It ‘The biggest Christmas party on Earth’

US Vice President JD Vance will visit Armenia in February 2026, according to Arman Babajanyan, chairman of the “For the ...
12/24/2025

US Vice President JD Vance will visit Armenia in February 2026, according to Arman Babajanyan, chairman of the “For the Republic” party.

Babajanyan described the visit as a sign that Washington is moving toward implementing the August 8 agreements. He outlined priorities Armenia should present, including infrastructure investment projects, modernization of border and customs systems, and legal guarantees for investors.

The party chairman emphasized that the visit should demonstrate to Armenian citizens that their independence and sovereignty have “real partners, tools, and measurable support.”

The United World Wrestling ( ) federation has honored Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan with a photo series...
12/24/2025

The United World Wrestling ( ) federation has honored Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan with a photo series highlighting his greatest victories throughout his decorated career.

“Many gold medals over the years,” UWW captioned the tribute.

Aleksanyan’s resume includes Olympic gold (Rio 2016), two Olympic silvers (Tokyo, Paris), Olympic bronze (London), four world titles, seven European championships, and a European Games gold.

In 2024, UWW’s European Council named him the best Greco-Roman wrestler in Europe.

Armenian Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met with President Donald at the White House.During the meeti...
12/24/2025

Armenian Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met with President Donald at the White House.

During the meeting, Trump congratulated the people, stating they “deserve lasting peace,” and reaffirmed his unconditional support for peace-oriented processes in the region.

Azerbaijani Ambassador to the Khazar Ibrahim and Ambassador to the Narek Mkrtchyan made a rare joint public appear...
12/23/2025

Azerbaijani Ambassador to the Khazar Ibrahim and Ambassador to the Narek Mkrtchyan made a rare joint public appearance at a U.S.-hosted Ambassadorial Roundtable on the TRIPP corridor.

The discussion focused on concrete development projects, regional connectivity, and economic cooperation.

Vagif Khachatryan’s condition has worsened in a Baku prison, with the detainee developing respiratory issues and heart p...
12/23/2025

Vagif Khachatryan’s condition has worsened in a Baku prison, with the detainee developing respiratory issues and heart pain, according to Azerbaijan’s Justice Ministry. After intensive treatment failed to improve his condition, Khachatryan was transferred to a state medical facility.

U.S. Ambassador Kristina Quinn is set to conclude her three-year tenure in Armenia in mid-January 2025. The U.S. Embassy...
12/23/2025

U.S. Ambassador Kristina Quinn is set to conclude her three-year tenure in Armenia in mid-January 2025. The U.S. Embassy reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to the U.S.-Armenia strategic partnership going forward.

has demanded an 18-year prison sentence for 58-year-old Karen Avanesyan, a resident of Stepanakert.Avanesyan was arres...
12/23/2025

has demanded an 18-year prison sentence for 58-year-old Karen Avanesyan, a resident of Stepanakert.

Avanesyan was arrested in the fall of this year. Azerbaijani law enforcement agencies claim that on September 14 he allegedly attempted to carry out a “terrorist act” in the city center, during which police officers were injured.

Giovanni Nodari Serapian, a representative of the world-renowned luxury brand Serapian, has visited Armenia for the firs...
12/23/2025

Giovanni Nodari Serapian, a representative of the world-renowned luxury brand Serapian, has visited Armenia for the first time in nearly 25 years.

The visit is described as a symbolic return to his Armenian roots and a reconnection with the family heritage behind Serapian, the luxury craftsmanship brand founded in 1928 in Milan by Armenian immigrant Stefano Serapian.

The trip is expected to strengthen cultural ties and open opportunities for future cooperation linking Armenia with the global fashion and cultural scene.

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