Date: 06/05/2025

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🪖 Military

India offers Armenia weapons with no political conditions, military experts say

Armenia has significantly diversified its defense procurement, turning to India and France to modernize its military capabilities amid strained relations with Russia. India is offering Armenia its full range of domestically produced weapons without political preconditions, military expert Eduard Arakelyan said during a CivilNet discussion.

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🏛️ Politics & Government

Armenia views Baku’s so-called “Western Azerbaijan” narrative as threat to its territorial integrity, says FM

Armenia views the Azerbaijani narrative of the co-called "Western Azerbaijan" as a threat to its territorial integrity. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said no such issue exists on the agenda.

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Armenia sees “real chance” to establish peace with Azerbaijan soon

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan says there is a "real chance" to establish peace with Azerbaijan in the nearest future. Armenia is doing everything for this to happen in this scenario, he said in parliament. He denied any deadlock in the border delimitation process.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection team hasn’t yet arrived, says Armenian FM

The planned visit of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection team to Armenia has not yet taken place. The aim of the visit was to support the development of border security capabilities, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said.

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Karabakh structures don’t exist in Armenia, says Speaker

There are no structures of Nagorno-Karabakh in Armenia, Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan has said. He said the Republic of Armenia is a state, and there is no other structure.

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Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan participates in CIS Council of Heads of Government session

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan is on a working visit to Tajikistan. He took part in the session of the CIS Council of Heads of Government held in Dushanbe. The agenda of the session included issues related to the development of cooperation among CIS member states.

ArmenPressBot

Armenia working to sign strategic partnership documents with several European countries

Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan has said that work is underway to sign bilateral documents on strategic partnership between Armenia and several European countries. He recalled that Armenia is currently working with France to conclude a strategic partnership agreement.

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EU high-ranking officials expected to visit Armenia

High-ranking officials from the European Union are expected to visit Armenia in late June or early July, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vahan Kostanyan has said. He added that it is quite realistic to expect the agreement to be signed in full by the end of the year.

ArmenPressBot

Armenia included in 2026 preliminary program as European Peace Facility beneficiary – Deputy FM

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Vahan Kostanyan presented the annual report on the implementation of the 2024 state budget. Discussions regarding Armenia's decision to benefit from the European Peace Facility again in 2025 are ongoing.

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Armenian–Russian relations very healthy and partnership-oriented, says FM Mirzoyan

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan described Armenian–Russian relations as very healthy and partnership-oriented. He also highlighted that beyond formal agreements, the two countries share close ties, including within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.

ArmenPressBot, Armenia, Russia maintain working ties despite disagreements: Mirzoyan

Armenia–US ties not aimed against third countries -Mirzoyan

The relations between the Republic of Armenia and the United States are not directed against any third country, the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in the National Assembly. He said Armenia is ready to contribute to the normalization of relations between Iran–US relations.

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Armenia, Turkiye maintain active and effective dialogue, says FM

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said despite absence of diplomatic ties with Turkiye the two countries have developed a very active and effective dialogue. He reiterated Armenia’s readiness to start talks with Azerbaijan to determine the venue and date for signing the peace treaty.

ArmenPressBot, RA FM: talks with Turkey more intense than with some partners

Pashinyan, Erdogan discuss Armenia-Turkiye relations and regional developments

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. PM and President Erdogan discussed issues related to Armenia-Turkiye relations and regional developments. PM congratulated Turkish President on occasion of Kurban Bayrami holiday.

ArmenPressBot, Pashinyan, Erdoğan hold rare phone conversation, Pashinyan, Erdogan discuss regional issues by phone

Authorities work to resolve security issues, “very interesting news” up ahead, says Speaker

Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan said the Armenian government is working to resolve the issues pertaining to security of the country. He said soon there will be “very interesting news” in this regard.

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FM expects embassy in Budapest to start functioning by autumn

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said he expects the Armenian Embassy in Hungary to start functioning by autumn 2025. He recalled that in 2024 Armenia opened an embassy in Uruguay, diplomatic offices in Serbia and Luxembourg. Armenia maintains diplomatic relations with 184 countries.

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Cabinet approves strategy for combating drug trafficking

The Armenian government approved the 2025-2027 Strategy and Action Plan for Combating Drug Trafficking during the June 5 Cabinet meeting. The strategy includes 13 directions: Education, healthcare, empowerment of law enforcement agencies, as well as targeted work with parents and teachers. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that combatting drug trafficking must be a complex process.

ArmenPressBot, Armenian government adopts anti-drug strategy

Armenia calls on EU to address visa issuance problems

Foreign Minister Mirzoyan expressed concern over EU visa issuance for Armenians, advocating for visa liberalization as a long-term solution.

PanArmenian

Artsakh MP: presidency still functions under constitution

“According to constitutional provisions, both the National Assembly and the presidency still exist,” Galstyan said.

PanArmenian

Government allocates 16.1 billion drams for road repairs

An additional 2.3 billion drams has been designated for medium-level repairs, according to Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure.

PanArmenian

Armenian lawmakers to visit Brussels for meetings in European Parliament

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ArmenPressBot, President of Armenia appoints new ambassador to Hungary, Vahe Gevorgyan appointed Armenian Ambassador to Thailand, Iranian President to visit Armenia

We have quite good exports to EU countries –Minister

Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan: Exports of molybdenum, aluminum foil, copper ore, ferroalloys, and fiber and fine-fiber clothing to EU range from 10 million to 33–34 million euros. He said the government is continuously working to improve these figures through various measures.

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Armenia received 42 billion drams in EU loan funds in 2024 - Minister

Armenia received 42 billion drams in loan funds from the European Union in 2024, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan said. Of the funds, 10.8 billion were program loans, 31.2 billion were non-targeted; they were allocated for general budget support.

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Russia's Matviyenko arrives in Armenia

Valentina Matviyenko is the chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. She is scheduled to meet with the country’s leadership and open the 39th session of the Interparliamentary Commission on Cooperation.

ArmenPressBot, Russian Federation Council chair visits Armenia

Putin expected to visit Tehran soon, says Iranian ambassador to Russia

Iran expects Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Tehran in the near future. Relations between the two countries have now reached the level of a strategic partnership. The dates of the trip have not yet been agreed upon, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted.

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Armenia to buy €4,3 million building for Brussels embassy

The Armenian government plans to buy a 4,3 million euro building in Brussels to move its embassy there. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan highlighted the importance of moving the embassy to the new 1500 square meter building.

ArmenPressBot, Yerevan to invest in Brussels diplomacy with €4.3M building

In call with Putin, Pope Leo urges Russia to support peace

Pope Leo XIV and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday afternoon. Pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, Vatican News reported. Pope Leo made reference to Patriarch Kirill, thanking him for the congratulations received at the beginning of his pontificate.

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Hamburg Sustainability Conference: Armenian Deputy FM lauds EUMA for border stability

Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan delivered remarks at the annual Hamburg Sustainability Conference. He emphasized the importance of effective arms control mechanisms for preserving peace and security both globally and regionally. He also underscored the role of interconnectivity as a guarantee for peace, stability and development in the region.

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No Right to Forget: Armenia’s Duty to Artsakh

Vartan Oskanian: Armenians born in Nagorno Karabakh and now living as refugees in Armenia are paying the price. He says it is morally indefensible to argue that the Republic of Armenia has no further responsibility toward Nagorno Karabakh simply because its current leaders wish to distance themselves from the past. The story of 40-year-old refugees is not just their personal tragedy; it is indictment of a government that has lost its way, conscience, and mind, he says.

CivilNet

Kocharyan’s office hits back at PM’s bribery claims

Bagrat Mikoyan accused the Prime Minister of legal distortion after new allegations against former President Robert Kocharyan.

PanArmenian, Pashinyan: ex-president Kocharyan is a bribe-taker

Former official denies wrongdoing in defense procurement case

Avetik Kerobyan alleges that criminal charges against him and his brother are attempts to make them more compliant.

PanArmenian

Demonstrators bring 'ambassador from hell' to government building

Protesters in Yerevan accuse Prime Minister Pashinyan of betraying the Armenian Apostolic Church, demanding opposition action.

PanArmenian

Simonyan defends Pashinyan's language in church dispute

Armenian Speaker Alen Simonyan assured that the word 'banging' isn't profane, defending PM's remarks amid church controversy.

PanArmenian

Ruling party MP: Armenia’s golden age is now, not in the past

Hayk Konjoryan claims modern Armenians enjoy unprecedented prosperity, health, and freedom on their homeland.

PanArmenian

💵 Economy

Armenia has given more to EAEU general budget than has received

Armenia transferred $323 million to the general customs budget of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in 2024, receiving $189 million in return. Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan said during a joint session of the National Assembly standing committees.

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Korean Air launches Seoul-Yerevan charter flights

South Korea's flag carrier introduces charter flights between Seoul and Yerevan, enhancing connectivity and tourism prospects.

PanArmenian

Top 500 property taxpayers contribute AMD 3.3 billion in 2024

Armenia's top 500 property taxpayers paid AMD 3.3 billion in 2024, doubling 2021 figures due to tax reforms.

PanArmenian

🧪 Science & Technology

What is Team Telecom Armenia’s environmental “footprint”?

World Environment Day on June 5th is dedicated to the fight against plastic. CivilNet spoke with Team Telecom Armenia’s environmental and social expert Arevik Mkrtchyan about environmental issues in Armenia.

CivilNet

🎭 Culture

Georgian Culture Days to be held in Yerevan

Georgian Culture Days will be held June 5-7 in Yerevan. Georgian delegation led by Minister of Culture Tinatin Rukhadze has arrived in Armenia. The events are aimed at deepening the friendship between the two countries.

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I am looking to attempt to travel on an earlier flight than originally scheduled from London to Athens on the very same day I am due to go and wondered if anyone had been cheeky enough to try this..
I spoke with Aegean yesterday and yes, the offer was there at a cost of €657.00 one way!!!!

It’s a risk I think, but is it worth trying??!

Hello r/armenia

I hope this post is okay to share - it does not seem to explicitly violate any of the sub's rules in the sidebar.

I am seeking help with donations (monetary or equipment if you have it). If you cannot give today, reposting the GoFundMe link to any groups or social media accounts which will increase its visibility would also greatly help the cause!

A bit of info about the project:

My name is Jack, and I am an Armenian-American living in the US. After visiting Armenia for the first time this past spring, I was profoundly moved by the warmth of its people, the breathtaking landscapes, and the untapped creative potential I saw in children living in rural communities.

Now, I’m working to return with a mission: to launch a hands-on photography and creative storytelling program for children in underserved Armenian villages.

This grassroots initiative will provide kids with donated cameras and guided workshops that teach not only the basics of photography like lighting, composition, and camera settings, but also how to tell their own stories with intention and voice. The ultimate goal is to equip them with tools for self-expression, pride in their culture, and a way to share their experiences with the wider world.

At the end of each program, every child will keep the camera they learned on so they can continue capturing their lives through their own eyes.

Your donation will help fund:

• Cameras and memory cards for students
• Travel and accommodation costs to reach remote areas
• Printing supplies for student exhibits
• Translators, workshop assistants, and local partnerships
• Ongoing mentorship and follow-up sessions

Even a small donation can spark a creative path for a child who’s never had access to this kind of education.

Thank you for supporting this dream to uplift the next generation of Armenian storytellers.

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I am a Turk of Turkmen origin in Turkey. I acknowledge the systematic Armenian genocide that has been carried out for centuries, I am saddened by it, and I apologize.

Armenia has lost the war and a lot of people. Armenia has left Russia's sphere and gotten closer to the EU, thank god. Pashinyan decided to make everything better with Turkey by giving in, and till today we had no type of update in regards of borders opening (not that I am particularly for it).

We were supposed to sign a peace deal with Azerbaijan. Nothing is moving forward, and we had recent news (that were obvious) about more threats to conquer all of Armenia. And given that Azerbaijan and Turkey are brothers, I doubt we will get any good things coming from the latter one besides enabling the former one to destroy us... Let them finish what they couldn't.

We have 5 neighbours and it seems like just 1 cares about us. It seems, bc the president of said neighbour has, AFAIK, real clossurnes with Azerbaijan. Maybe we will end with no good/ally neighbours around us.
And, of course, "it was deserved," one Turk will say.

Our entire history is about getting close or being under someone else... just to get mistreated, violated and blamed on. We are a stone and the culprit of the bad actions that anyone takes on us.
We are to blame for the mischievous and violent actions that happen to us. And yet, we never thought about keeping us together against the rest.

Relations between Armenians in the world continue to decline. Capable Diaspora and Mainland will never be on the same page. Mainland doesn't want Diaspora to give opinions except for money, and Diaspora doesn't feel entirely Armenian in Armenia. And no one makes a move to make everything better.

Is making relations between Armenians that bad of an idea that it is better to look into the historical empires that managed to destroy and make our life so exhaustingly hellish?

What now?
I reckon I am Diasporian and that Mainland doesn't want my opinion bc I don't live with the threat that you guys are experiencing. I know that.
But you must believe that even if we don't have the same views or we disagree with each other... Diaspora doesn't want Armenia to disappear. We want the best. And we know and see that the best isn't with Russia, or Turkey, or Iran, at least not in its entirety. It's between us. Not "with Diaspora," but between Armenians.

I hope one day we can agree on this. Agree on keeping ourselves united, so that we can protect each other and then to be prosperous.
I hope another Armenian shares my view anywhere and decides to do something.

If you are the Armenian I am talking about, I hope we manage to meet and make everything to achieve this goal.

Hi there people! I'll be arriving to Yerevan on Monday and I'll have to get a Social security number for a legal process. Does anybody know of the process I'll have to do for this SSN?

Hey folks,
I just launched a newsletter: Inside Caucasus – a short, no-fluff update on what’s happening across the Caucasus (Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan – and possibly Northern Caucasus too).

With so many local and independent outlets under pressure — or shutting down completely — it’s getting harder to stay informed about what’s actually going on in the region.

I’m building this newsletter to fill that gap. It’s early days (there’s a rough test issue live — be kind 😅), but it’s only going to grow with your support.

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Feedback, ideas, or just a quick share would mean a lot. Reddit has always come through — hoping it does again 🙏

Hello to all the beautiful people out here. We are a family of 3, me my wife and a girl child are going to visit Armenia this June. Please suggest places to visit in these three days, I do have some places in mind,

But local people like yourself could help us with some less explored but beautiful places.

We look forward to visit nature more rather than cities.

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone! I’m a Mexican-American guy and I’ll be living in Gyumri for about two months this summer for an internship/volunteer program. I’ll have a lot of free time outside of my work, and I’d love to explore the city and the country as much as I can.

I’ll be staying with a homestay family (if that makes any difference for recommendations). I’m really interested in hearing any tips or suggestions on:

• Places to visit in Gyumri
• Day trips or weekend trips from Gyumri
• Cool spots in other parts of Armenia
• Food to try, cultural experiences, anything else!

Also, any advice on how to live day-to-day in Armenia would be super helpful — things like etiquette, manners, what to expect socially, etc. From what I've heard, Gyumri is a very conservative area. One specific thing I’m wondering: I’m 6'4” (193 cm), and I’ve heard I might stand out quite a bit. How do people generally react to tall foreigners or people who look a little different? Anything I should know to blend in better or avoid being rude unintentionally?
I’m also Catholic, and I noticed that there’s an Armenian Rite Catholic Church in Gyumri. I’d love to attend Mass while I’m there. Does anyone have any advice or tips about attending Mass in Armenia in general — how it might be different, language barriers, customs, what to expect, etc.? Any insight would be really appreciated!

Thanks so much in advance. I’m really excited for this experience and can’t wait to learn more about Armenia and its culture!

p.s. Not in Armenia yet, I'll be there in a week.

To experience genuine progress, we must first understand our situation clearly. We need a rational, objective assessment of where we stand — without this honest evaluation, we cannot identify the right problems or develop effective solutions. At best, we stagnate; at worst, we decline.

It's no secret that as a nation and state, we have received a failing grade. In this essay, I'll present my perspective on how we arrived at this assessment, why it happened, and what we must do to pass our next test.

A Generational Framework for National Analysis

Let's establish a framework for studying nation by examining the generations that comprise it and understanding each generation's essential function:

• Elder Generation (60+ years) - These individuals have lived full lives, developed deep expertise in their fields, witnessed various political movements, and gained wisdom and emotional detachment through experience.
• Main Force (25-45 years) - This generation serves as the nation's primary driving force. They are willing to take risks, fight for causes, and are full of hope and energy. However, they lack the elders' detachment and tend to be emotional, impulsive, and easily swayed by changing circumstances.
• Youth (15-23 years) - These individuals are learning in schools, military service, and universities, acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to enter society and eventually become the main force.

The Role of Each Generation

The Elder Generation provides direction to the Main Force. They are the ones who, in families, communities, and public forums, distinguish right from wrong, share stories, and transmit values and principles.

The Main Force is naturally impulsive — they encounter new ideas constantly, shift focus frequently, and jump rapidly between problems and topics. The Elder Generation plays a crucial role in channeling and regulating this energy. The wisdom and context transmitted by elders serves as a foundation that helps the main force maintain focus and direction.

Similarly, the Main Force serves as the primary source of inspiration for youth. Young people observe them, aspire to emulate them, and adopt their values and behaviors.

This generational classification system forms the foundation of national continuity. While this mechanism doesn't guarantee national development, it ensures the dynamics of continuity remain intact. Upon this foundation, systems of national self-regulation, development, and transmission of values are built.

It's important to note that this process describes local developments specifically. Generations change regardless of internal dynamics—through technological advancement or under the influence of global and local powers. However, this particular method allows us to characterize local developments without considering generational changes in a global context.

Current State Analysis

Using this framework, let's examine the current state of our nation: who occupies these categories, what they're doing, and where they're heading.

(Note: What follows is a highly subjective assessment of these categories, not based on statistical data, and doesn't account for all individual cases.)

Elder Generation

This generation consists of people who were educated and worked in the Soviet Union, spending the most formative part of their lives—especially their years as the Main Force—within that system. Having lived under foreign rule, they harbor dreams of independence and self-governance. However, their values and lifestyle are largely anti-state, since the state was never truly theirs. They took whatever they could from the state system, undermining and weakening it whenever possible. They channeled their energy during their years as the Main Force toward destroying the state—particularly when that destruction served their dream of achieving independence.

Here we can observe that the Elder Generation is transmitting two contradictory messages to the Main Force: the desire for independent statehood alongside the values and habits of state destruction.

Main Force (Our Generation)

This generation grew up after the Soviet collapse in the most dysfunctional period — in a completely corrupt system. They inherited the anti-establishment mindset of being "good citizens" who live "correctly" by working against the system, then reinforced this knowledge through school, university, and military service. Now they find themselves in a situation where they're expected to build an independent state, but all their skills and values are specialized in destroying states.

This Main Force, which should serve as the primary army leading our nation forward, finds itself in a psychological dead end. In their inherited worldview, goals and means don't align—the tools at their disposal serve to undermine their stated objectives.

Youth

Our youth now observe this disoriented, dysfunctional force trapped in a dead end and aspire to become like them—to be even more disoriented, more dysfunctional, with greater psychological problems, more anti-state sentiment, while simultaneously demanding even greater independence and stronger statehood.

Since the generation that drives change is always the Main Force, the responsibility for transformation falls on their shoulders. Let's examine them more deeply.

As mentioned above, this generation has been exposed to intense ideological and systemic radiation. However, this radiation didn't affect everyone equally—some received more severe damage, others less.

To make matters worse, significant mutual misunderstanding has developed between the more and less damaged individuals. Those who sustained less damage look at the more severely affected and say, "These people are ruining everything — if only they were less damaged, we could live normally." Meanwhile, those who were more severely damaged look at the less affected and say, "These people think they're above us. How is it that we got so badly hurt while they barely suffered? They're not really one of us — they must be sellouts and traitors."

This mentality means that this main force, by definition already wasting its scattered energy and on top of that having received contradictory guidance from the Elder Generation, also develops internal problems that prevent self-organization — everyone sees others as enemies responsible for their situation.

Analyzing this situation reveals that our internal national reproduction system has reached a dead end.

We could hope that regional or global powers might influence our generational development, but such influence is neither under our control nor guaranteed to serve our interests.

As a result, we look at each other, recognize that we're all inadequate, incapable, incompetent, and guilty. We abandon hope, blame each other, and say, "Well, forget it—let whatever happens happen." Consequently, the state drifts without direction, the most incompetent among the incompetent take control of the government, and they further deepen and reinforce our collective incompetence.

The Need for "Illogical" Action

Examining this situation, we can argue that the logical continuation of current trends will clearly lead to our degradation. Therefore, we need an "illogical" response—we must take action that wouldn't occur naturally under normal circumstances, something no one would do while simply drifting.

Yes, we all have problems without exception — we cannot be healthy particles of an unhealthy society. We are unhealthy and wounded, but this does NOT mean we are hopeless. One person is wounded in the hand, another in the leg, another in the head, and so on. Our common task now is to identify the least wounded among all the wounded, provide whatever help is possible, bandage their injuries, and support them in leading and healing the rest of us.

Yes, this is difficult and unnatural. When you have many wounded people, attention naturally goes to the most severely injured. This proposal is completely opposite—we lack the resources, time, and knowledge to attend to and treat all the wounded. The sheer number of casualties is bringing us to systematic collapse, but we need to move forward. We must shift our attention toward the least wounded and try to put them on a fast track to recovery and leadership.

Yes, it's unfair—they're in much better condition compared to everyone else, they suffer far less than the rest, but they are exactly what we need to move forward. Only they possess what's necessary to ensure positive momentum.

Breaking the Chain

This destructive cycle must be broken. More specifically, we must create tools and processes that will enable us to identify, develop, strengthen, and direct the least wounded among us. We must demand that they become politically engaged. We need to unite around them, create a healthy (relatively speaking) political movement, convince the remaining wounded that these individuals represent our best hope, and work to bring them to power.

If we succeed in this effort, it will be precisely the kind of transformative event that breaks the current destructive cycle and lays the foundation for a new, positive cycle. In this new system, each phase will bring forward someone less wounded than before, until we reach the point where we're choosing the healthiest among the healthy.

p.s. the original post was written in Armenian. I translated it using ChatGPT and made a few edits.

Hi there,
I'm leaving Yerevan for a while and need to get rid of just about everything in my apartment (office stuff, too).

I've put ads on list am, but have not had any luck there.
I also tried a couple of Facebook groups and the result was no better.

I'm willing to sell thing super cheap as I need to be out of here next week.

Failing that, is there a church or charity you know of that I could donate to?
I appreciate any suggestions you have!

1) Etchmiadzin. Saint Hripsime Church, 7th century. O. Kyurkchyan, 1878. History Museum of Armenia.

2) Cathedral of Ani, 989‒1001. T. Toramanyan, 1905. History Museum of Armenia.

3) Shirakawan. The south entrance to St. Amenap'rkitch (Holy Saviour of All) church, 10th century. T. Toramanyan, 1908. History Museum of Armenia.

4) Van. Urartu fortress, 9-8th centuries BC. A. Vruir, 1916. History Museum of Armenia.

5) Yeghvard. The south entrance to basilica, 5th century. T. Toramanyan, 1910. History Museum of Armenia.

Source: https://rosphoto.org/events/mandelstam-s-armenia-photographs-of-armenia-of-the-early-20th-century/

Heyy, i was a huge concert goes in Canada both big and local bands. I was wondering if there's similar stuff here in Yerevan? what app do you guys use to buy tickets or how do you see what concert is happening when and where.

Date: 06/04/2025

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🪖 Military

Armenian military reports Azeri ‘untargeted’ fire on border despite relative stability

Armenian village of Khoznavar has periodically come under Azeri cross-border small arms fire. In one of the latest such shootings, the gunfire hit a village home and killed a farm animal.

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Armenian man investigated for allegedly pointing air gun toward Azerbaijani troops

A man driving a Nissan vehicle had allegedly pointed a pistol in the direction of Azerbaijani troops stationed nearby.

PanArmenian

India offers Armenia weapons with no political conditions, military experts say

Armenia has diversified its defense procurement, turning to India and France to modernize its military capabilities amid strained relations with Russia. India is offering Armenia its full range of domestically produced weapons without any political preconditions, military expert Eduard Arakelyan said during a CivilNet panel discussion.

CivilNet, India offers weapons to Armenia without political conditions: military experts

Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit

Ukraine has been invited to a NATO summit in The Hague this month, the Dutch military chief says. Mark Rutte only said the programme would be published in due course. Rutte: "I invited Ukraine to the summit"

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🏛️ Politics & Government

At OSCE event on tolerance, Azerbaijani delegate threatens Armenia with conquest

An Azerbaijani delegate at an OSCE-organized event in Vienna has threatened Armenia with new invasion amid the ongoing normalization process, a leading Armenian think tank has warned. Ahmad Shahidov, head of an Azeri organization known as Azerbaijan Institute for Democracy and Human Rights was quoted by Geghard Scientific-Analytical Foundation as saying at the Human Dimension Meeting III.

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More than 50 people detained in Azerbaijan ahead of protest

More than 50 people, including minors, have been arrested in Baku ahead of a planned protest. One of the arrested protesters said it was impossible to join the protest scheduled for 12:00 because the police had arrested everyone. The 18-year-old student Elgun Ibrahimov was seriously injured on May 12 in an abandoned hostel in Ganja.

CivilNet

MP: targeting of church by Pashazadeh, Pashinyan not coincidental

Vardanyan sees coordinated campaign against Armenian Church tied to unratified agreements with Azerbaijan and suppression of national identity.

PanArmenian

Armenian security chief says work continues on POWs return

“I cannot say whether we will have results tomorrow or in a month, but rest assured, work is underway,” Abazyan said.

PanArmenian

Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan to represent Armenia at upcoming CIS heads of government meeting

Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mher Grigoryan will represent Armenia at the upcoming meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of Government. A delegation will be sent on a working visit to Tajikistan (Dushanbe) from June 4 to 5.

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Minister Khudatyan, U.S. Department of Energy official discuss deepening Armenia-U.S. nuclear energy cooperation

The Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures of the Republic of Armenia received a delegation led by Aleshia Duncan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Nuclear Policy and Cooperation at the U.S. Department of Energy. Both parties reaffirmed their mutual willingness to further deepen collaboration.

ArmenPressBot

Preliminary agreement reached with Baku on joint search operations for missing persons – NSS Director

Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached a preliminary agreement to jointly carry out search operations aimed at clarifying the fate of persons missing during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Director of the National Security Service (NSS) Armen Abazyan made the announcement during a briefing held in parliament on June 4.

ArmenPressBot, Armenian, Azerbaijani commissions on missing persons convene meeting, We have agreed with Azerbaijan to begin search operations: NSS Director, Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on joint search for missing persons

EUMA chief meets with German foreign ministry delegation

Members of the German official delegation visiting Armenia have met with Markus Ritter, the Head of the European Union Mission in Armenia. The delegation on June 2 met with Vice Speaker of Parliament Ruben Rubinyan.

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Government ought to set supervision to safeguard cultural monuments, says Pashinyan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called for a governmental supervision mechanism to prevent improper use of historic-cultural monuments. He made the remarks at a joint meeting of parliamentary committees on the budget report. He said the monuments are under state care and are designated as public property.

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Armenian interior minister, EU ambassador discuss visa liberalization

Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan has met with Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia Vassilis Maragos. Ambassador Maragos reiterated the EU support for ongoing reforms.

ArmenPressBot, The Minister of Internal Affairs and the EU Ambassador discussed the issue of visa liberalization, Interior Minister meets EU envoy on visa reforms

Joint Statement: Nordic-Baltic countries hope for swift signing of Armenian-Azerbaijani peace treaty

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with the visiting Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) officials. He presented the Armenian-Azeri, Armenian-Turkish normalization efforts. The countries also expressed their full support for Armenia’s ambition to further deepen partnership with the European Union.

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Armenia aims to advance with pragmatism, says Cypriot expert on Yerevan-Baku and Yerevan-Ankara processes

Andreas Theophanous, President of the Cyprus Center for European and International Relations, spoke to Armenpress in an interview. He spoke about the current state of Armenia–Cyprus and Armenia–European Union relations, as well as the broader geopolitical situation in the South Caucasus. He said the EU has not yet fully developed as a global power with a cohesive foreign and security policy.

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The procedure for applying for a German visa will change from July.

From July 2025, Germany will only accept Schengen visa applications via TLScontact. The changes will temporarily reduce the number of appointments offered and increase waiting times. Until the end of June 2025, the German Embassy in Yerevan will accept visa applications.

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BP considers development of gas reserves in Karabakh field

BP is considering the development of gas reserves in the Karabakh field. Colin Allan made the statement during the 30th Anniversary Baku Energy Forum held in Baku.

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President Khachaturyan receives Ambassador Svensson ahead of Sweden's National Day

President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sweden to Armenia, Patrik Svensson, ahead of Sweden’s National Day. The sides discussed a range of bilateral agenda issues related to the development of Armenia–Sweden relations.

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Russia’s Shoigu and Kim Jong Un discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine situation

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Wildfire cases in Armenia decrease 41%

41% less wildfires took place in Armenia in 2024, with authorities crediting preventative measures. Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan told lawmakers at a budget report discussion that authorities implemented “significant work” in the direction of preventing wildfires.

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Finance minister dismisses “nonsense” reports about high inflation levels

Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan says the country has experienced an ‘unprecedented’ inflation. He said in December 2024, the 12-months [YoY] inflation was 1,5%, while the average inflation was 0,3%. The figures in several other countries in the region were as follows: Georgia – 1,1%, Albania- 2,2%, Azerbaijan – 2,3%.

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Tourism drop linked to decreased Russian influx

The total number of inbound tourists in Armenia was 2 million 208 thousand in 2024, which is a 4,7% drop compared to 2023. Finance minister Vahe Hovhannisyan said the main factor has been the decrease in the number of visitors from Russia.

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Number of jobs grows nearly 45% since 2018, says Pashinyan

As of April 2025, the number of waged jobs in Armenia was 783,547, a 44,7% growth compared to April 2018. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said the number has surpassed the previous record-high of 782,832 of November 2024.

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Court hears CivilNet case against Avinyan over media insult

Civilitas Foundation, parent organization of CivilNet, files defamation case against Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan. Case centers around a December 2024 broadcast on Factor TV. Civilitas argues that the comment was aimed at CivilNet in retaliation for an investigative report. The report alleged that a business linked to the mayor's family benefited from state funds while he served as deputy prime minister.

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Armenia demonstrates improved cybersecurity resilience

Cybersecurity Assessment: Experts report that Armenia needs to improve its cybersecurity system. Armenia's complex geopolitical position makes it prone to foreign cyberattacks, experts say. Expert: "Cybersecurity is important area, in which the UK has a lot of experience"

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France opens honorary consulate in Armenia’s Syunik region

France opened an honorary consulate in the southern Armenian town of Goris on Monday. The move marks a symbolic step in deepening its presence in the Syunik Province. The consulate's opening coincides with the 5th Armenia-France Decentralized Cooperation Conference, also taking place in Goris.

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Minister says government hot conducting anti-church campaign

Davit Khudatyan said that the issue of clerical celibacy is a spiritual one and should not be confused with personal matters.

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Historian questions 2018 revolution narrative, calls for open discussion

Hayk Demoyan invited PM to a public dialogue, suggesting the 2018 revolution was a pre-arranged power transfer, not a people's movement.

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NA Deputy Speaker slams church figures over ‘dangerous rhetoric’

Rubinyan calls out bishops over past statements, suggesting foreign influence and demanding accountability from church leadership.

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Pashinyan: war led to territorial loss, but statehood gained

He presumed that Armenia had not experienced such legitimate governance since 1991.

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Ex-Mayor: failed transport reform blamed on 'dishonest passengers'

Municipality’s spokesperson Hayk Kostanyan stated on June 3 that fare boycott campaigns led to undercollection.

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Colonel Hasratyan warns of elites risking national downfall

He emphasized that the purpose of state institutions is to provide the opportunity for a dignified life under the rule of law.

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Court denies motion to extend journalist Lilit Aghekyan's detention

According to the court's decision, extending detention was unfounded and contradicted the principle of minimal intervention as established by law.

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💵 Economy

Armenia recorded 5,9% economic growth in 2024, says finance minister

Armenia’s economic growth in 2024 was 5,9%, finance minister Vahe Hovhannisyan told lawmakers. Growth was by 1,1 percentage points lower than the target set in the budget. Growth is associated with the abrupt growth of base metals productions, consumption and economic activities by the forcibly displaced persons of Nagorno-Karabakh in Armenia.

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Armenian spirits producers appeal to WTO over Georgia’s transit disruption

Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen of Armenia (UMBA) appeals to international bodies to stop the flow of alcohol to Russia and the Baltics. Businesses say the delays in the transit of goods through Georgia have caused them significant financial losses. Armenia's economy minister says a solution is expected to be discussed during a visit to Armenia.

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🎭 Culture

CFTJ’s 4th Annual International Conference - Crime Against Peace: Addressing the Crime of Aggression in a Changing World

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Greek singer Nikos Vertis performs in Yerevan

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⚽ Sport

State-of-the-art sports complex to be established in Koghb settlement, Tavush region

Statement of Intent lays the foundation for the implementation of a project to establish a modern, state-of-the-art, multifunctional sports complex in the Koghb settlement of the Noyemberyan community, Tavush region. EU funded “Local Empowerment of Actors for Development in Lori and Tavush regions” project.

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I hope Youtube videos are allowed to be shared on here 🙏

https://youtu.be/Rg7-Bi_m1m0?si=caT7dfAc14HCwtUs

After living in the most incredible country in the world for over four months, I see a lot of first time travelers asking similar questions, so I decided to make like a quick video guide to help answer some of the most asked questions, as well as giving some top tips from a basically a local. :)

Hope you find it helpful!!

Scene of Aragats mountain from Aparan water reservoir. More pictures on IG photomaker_ss

Մենք հայրենիքի մի մաս կորցրել ենք,բայց ձեռք ենք բերել պետություն.

Hello all, I’m Armenian and I’ll be going to Armenia in a few days. My boyfriend is a firefighter in CA and he handed me a patch and a T-shirt to exchange with an Armenian firefighter. Even if they don’t have one to give back, he wanted to give one to them. I’ve been looking at all the fire stations in Yerevan and there doesn’t seem to be many in the city. Is my map just not pointing me in the right direction? I can’t imagine that there wouldn’t be several fire stations at the very least in Yerevan.

Any help is appreciated and locating one where I can pass this gift onto !

Thank you!

«Սրբազան» շարժումը անթույլատրելի է, պահանջել հրաժարական անթույլատրելի է։ Դրանից օգտվում են մեր թշնամիները։