Small aviation takes off at Armenia’s Air Fest V
Air Fest V brings together aviation enthusiasts from across the region and beyond to Yeghvard’s Sky Club Airfield, showcasing the potential of small aviation, using lightweight aircrafts designed for...
View ArticleArmenia’s justice minister resigns amid corruption charges against family...
Armenia’s justice minister, Grigor Minasyan, announced his resignation today after members of the ruling Civil Contract party began collecting signatures for his removal, reportedly due to charges...
View ArticleSpotlight: UWC Dilijan’s First Decade
In this interview, Elisabet Engellau reflects on the 10-year journey of United World College in Dilijan, Armenia. She explores how this innovative institution is not only working to transform the...
View ArticleText of normalization deal with Azerbaijan not to be disclosed
Nikol Pashinyan, revealed some of the provisions mentioned in the draft of the country’s normalization deal with Azerbaijan, adding that the full text of the document will not be available to the...
View ArticleArmenia’s path forward after ethnic cleansing
In this episode of the CivilNet Podcast, host Patrick Elliott and political analyst Eric Hacopian delve into the profound consequences of Artsakh’s ethnic cleansing one year after the events of...
View ArticleReturn of Azerbaijanis to Armenia not part of normalization deal
Armenia’s foreign minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, acknowledged Armenia’s frustration with Russia and said that further acts of aggression from Azerbaijan are possible. Vahan Kostanyan, Armenia’s deputy...
View ArticleA Year in Review: The Deportation of Artsakh Armenians to Armenia
David Akopyan and Eric Hacopian The lives of Artsakh Armenians were shattered in 2023 when Artsakh authorities and civilians had no choice but to flee their homeland after a swift military offensive...
View ArticleRuben Vardanyan to sue Azerbaijan over ill-treatment
Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. Lawyers for Ruben Vardanyan filed lawsuits in Baku court yesterday alleging he had been tortured and denied the right to a speedy...
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Can Turkey Be Reformed?
At the beginning of the 20th century, different peoples living in the Ottoman Empire were trying to find an answer to the question – Can Turkey be reformed? Armenians, Greeks, Jews, Albanians, Kurds,...
View ArticleArmenia’s hidden perks for remote workers
In this conversation, Mathew Zein, founder of Life in Armenia magazine, unveils the hidden potential of Armenia as a premier destination for digital nomads and remote-working families. Zein explores...
View ArticleAGBU’s frontline work with Artsakh refugees
Arda Nazerian Haratunian, a strategic communications advisor, board member of the American University of Armenia, and executive staff of AGBU’s Central Board of Directors, provides an intimate look...
View ArticleHow to Manage US-Russian Rivalry Responsibly
Thomas Graham, special assistant to the U.S. president on Russia from 2004 to 2007, gave a talk on “How to Manage US-Russian Rivalry Responsibly” at a symposium organized by the Monterey Initiative...
View ArticleLa Francophonie adopts resolution supporting Armenia, sparking outrage in Baku
The International Organization of the Francophonie adopted a resolution on Saturday, calling for peace and expressing solidarity with Armenia. Armenia confirmed it has no territorial claims toward...
View ArticleAI, Armenia, and the future of work
In this conversation, American-Armenian tech innovator David Yang, founder of ABBYY and newo.ai, shares his compelling vision for Armenia’s future as a global high-tech hub.The discussion delves into...
View Article“We need to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things”
In today’s segment of Mindful Leaders, we speak with Dr. Noubar Afeyan and Dr. Eric Esrailian. Noubar Afeyan, founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, is also a co-founder and Board Chairman of...
View ArticleArmenia’s high-tech ambitions in a turbulent world
In this conversation, Hakob Abrahamyan, assistant to the Prime Minister of Armenia, offers an insider’s perspective on the nation’s ambitious vision to transform into a democratic, prosperous, and...
View ArticleArmenia abstains from supporting joint statements in Moscow
Armenia abstained from supporting two joint statements during yesterday’s meeting involving foreign ministers of post-Soviet countries in Moscow, namely on security in Eurasia and unilateral measures...
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Areni Wine Festival celebrates its 16th year
By Sophie Holloway Wine producers and enthusiasts gathered in Areni village on Saturday to take part in the Areni Wine Festival, a yearly celebration of Armenian wines and viticulture. Located in...
View ArticleThe gas trade and trends among Russia, Azerbaijan, and the EU
By Ani Avetisyan As Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine continues to affect all parties involved, Azerbaijan attempts to position itself as a key player – maintaining good relations with both Russia and...
View ArticleHow to foster and keep Armenian startups
In this candid conversation, Artur Karapetyan, founder of the fintech startup Text’n Pay Me, offers a ground-level view of Armenia’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. Karapetyan shares his experiences...
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