US embassy staff ‘where possible’ attend trials of Armenians in Baku

US monitors trials of Armenians in Baku Armenian human rights defenders have long warned the international community about the alarming situation of Armenians held in Azerbaijani prisons. They claim the detainees are in “complete isolation”, with...

Armenia-China ties reach strategic level, Pashinyan says

October 1, 2025 - 14:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. In his...

Armenia considered an aging society, says health center

October 1, 2025 - 13:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 1, countries worldwide marked the International Day of Older Persons, aimed at raising awareness about challenges and opportunities associated with aging populations and supporting the...

Armenian premier sends congratulatory messages to Chinese leaders on  76th anniversary of founding of People`s Republic of China

ArmInfo.Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of the People's Republic of China on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of...

Focus on mental health and well-being on Minister for Health and Social Affairs’ visit to New York

“We must address the major challenges of our time – mental ill health, loneliness, physical inactivity and unhealthy living habits – with forceful measures. By prioritising preventive efforts, we improve both physical and mental health. It’s clear...

Governor Newsom signs AB 91 to include Armenian-Americans in California demographic reporting

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 91, The MENA Inclusion Act, into law, reports Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR). Authored by Assemblymember John Harabedian, Chair of the California Armenian...

Armenian government promises 5.4% GDP growth, but the lack of clear  mechanisms calls into question achievability of this goal -  ex-official

ArmInfo.The draft state budget for 2026 presented by the Armenian government, in its content, is an attempt to combine the idea of "balancing opportunities and risks." However, the document often overflows with formal ambitions without sufficient...

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 6-10 October, 2025

● Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze threatened participants of the protests on Rustaveli Avenue. “Let them wait for our systematic and methodical steps. We will not allow 100 or 150 people to mock a country of four million. When a...

Armenian Renaissance Association awards scholarships to 5 Oakland County residents

Five Oakland County residents received $2,000 scholarships from the nonprofit Armenian Renaissance Association at a Sept. 20 event at the Huron River Hunting & Fishing Club in Farmington. The recipients included: Erika Dafterdarian of West...

An Armenian family moved to South Carolina to live out the American dream. Then ICE arrested

CHARLESTON — Garik Mkrtchyan moved his family to the Lowcountry from Armenia in 2022 in search of the American dream. He started his own business, and his wife, Anahit Sirunyan, found a good office job with a commercial shipping company. They took...

Armenia to Receive $1.7 Million from Japan to Modernize Air Quality Monitoring System

NEWS » Economy » Armenia to Receive $1.7 Million from Japan to Modernize Air Quality Monitoring System Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan and Japanese Ambassador to Armenia Aoki Yutaka signed an agreement on "Economic and Social...

These 12 Central Florida restaurants were closed last week over health concerns

No one likes dealing with roaches or rodents. (KPRC) Last week, a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were told to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR. Health inspection records reveal that...

A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals

Days after Meagan Brazil-Sheehan’s 6-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, they were walking down the halls of UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center when they ran into Robin the Robot. “Luca, how are you?” it asked in a high-pitched voice...

Tonratun — A dispatch from a communal Armenian bakery

Armenian director Inna Mkhitaran’s debut documentary opens up the private, feminine world of the village bakery. TONRATUN, or, The History of Armenia as Told by Women, is a 2022 documentary by Armenian photojournalist Inna Mkhitaryan. The word...

Pope Leo’s first foreign trip will focus on ecumenical, interreligious relations

VATICAN CITY — Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for peace in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2. The Vatican released the...

Armenian Nuclear Power Plant modernization project is the outcome of  a trusting partnership between Armenia, the Rosatom State  Corporation, and other international partners: Pashinyan

ArmInfo.Armenia intends to further develop close cooperation with the IAEA and partner countries to determine the optimal solution for replacing the existing power unit, taking into account economic efficiency, safety, and the specific...

AWWA announces $100,000 Grant to support Armenian elder care programs in Boston

BOSTON, Mass. — Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) announced the launch of a new competitive grant funding program today, designed to improve the quality of life for Armenian elders in the Boston area. With up to $100,000 available, this...

Percent margin down to 3% against 5% in Armenia in first half of 2025 

ArmInfo. In the Armenian banking system, the net interest margin decreased from 5% to 3% in the first half of 2025. Moreover, among large lenders, some banks lost 3-4 percentage points in this indicator over the first half of the year (from the...

Food services prices rising in Armenia, y/y inflation 3.7% 

ArmInfo.In September 2025, compared to September 2024, inflation in the Armenian consumer market amounted to 3.7% (against 0.6% a year ago), driven by rising prices for food and services. In the first 9 months of 2025, inflation amounted to 1.1%...

Uzbekistan-EU: New frontiers of cooperation

Editor’s note: Teymur Atayev is an Azerbaijani publicist, historian, and political scientist, and hosts the program Aspects of Foreign Affairs on Azerbaijan’s CBC TV channel (broadcast in Russian). The article reflects the author’s personal views...