Reinventing Yerevan through technology
In this interview, Hazem Galal, PwC’s global leader on Smart Cities and AI, shares his expertise on how Yerevan can harness cutting-edge technologies to transform into a more liveable, efficient, and...
View ArticleRussian border guards to withdraw from Armenia–Iran checkpoint
Armenian Border Guard troops will be guarding the Armenia-Iran and Armenia-Turkey borders together with the Russian border guards starting January 1. Russia’s deputy prime minister Alexey Overchuk...
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Make Azerbaijan Release Its Political Prisoners
By Vartan Oskanian, Former Foreign Minister of Armenia Despite its claims to the contrary, the South Caucasus nation of Azerbaijan doesn’t seek peace with its neighbors, including Armenia. Just over...
View ArticleScylla’s founder on Armenia’s tech tipping point
In this eye-opening interview, Albert Stepanyan, founder of Scylla, offers a candid and insightful look into Armenia’s emerging role as a high-tech powerhouse. Stepanyan delves into the country’s...
View ArticleKarabakh families receive first housing subsidies
Armenia will issue additional zero customs tax quotas for electric vehicle imports. A total of 990 Nagorno-Karabakh families have submitted applications to take part in the program that provides...
View ArticleExperimental Sounds of the “Nopa” Sound Art Festival in Yerevan
The multidisciplinary sound art festival “Nopa”, which launched in Yerevan on October 4, is set to run for a full week. The festival blends contemporary experimental art practices with Yerevan’s...
View ArticleEngineering Armenia’s future
In this conversation, renowned robotics expert Professor Gregory S. Chirikjian of the University of Delaware shares his vision for Armenia’s technological future. Chirikjian explores how Armenia can...
View ArticleEx-President Kocharyan denies supporting Bagrat Galstanyan financially
Three top Armenian officials resigned today, likely due to national leadership’s dissatisfaction over recent issues in the country’s electricity supply. Former Armenian president Robert Kocharyan said...
View ArticleWCIT’s impact on Armenia’s tech ecosystem
In this interview, renowned investor and futurist Stephen K. Ibaraki shares his unique perspective on the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) held in Armenia, offering a deep dive into its...
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Yerevan celebrates its 2,806th birthday
By Sophie Holloway Yerevan celebrated its 2,806th birthday on Sunday. From 12am until 11pm, the city put on a show for locals and tourists alike, drawing in crowds with its music and variety of food...
View ArticleTurkish Armenian economist Daron Acemoglu wins Nobel Prize
Turkey’s Infrastructure Minister said a proposed transport link connecting mainland Azerbaijan with its Nakhichevan exclave could pass either through Iran or Armenia. Turkish Armenian economist Daron...
View ArticleWhy Armenian Anti-Government Movements Fail: The Need for a Viable Opposition...
By Tigran Grigoryan This month, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan attempted to reinvigorate his Tavush for Homeland movement with a rally in Yerevan’s Republic Square. Galstanyan had launched the movement...
View ArticleAliyev refuses to sign interim normalization deal with Armenia
Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan met with his Turkish counterpart, Numan Kurtulmuş, but had his meeting with Azerbaijani speaker canceled. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev dismissed...
View ArticleTufenkian Foundation’s 25 years of service and impact
Greg Bedian, Director of Operations at the Tufenkian Foundation, speaks with CivilNet about the Foundation’s 25-year journey in Armenia and Artsakh, and its evolving role in the regions, particularly...
View ArticleSoviet Displaced Persons and the Birth of the Cold War
Australian historian Sheila Fitzpatrick gave a talk entitled “Lost Souls: Soviet Displaced Persons and the Birth of the Cold War” at a symposium organized by the Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies...
View ArticleSwiss parliament calls for international conference on Karabakh
The U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller commented on the status of normalization negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan during a press briefing. Swiss lawmakers approved a...
View ArticleVanazdor’s industrial past
Nestled in the mountains of northern Armenia is Vanadzor – the country’s third largest city and the heart of the Lori region. The city was the central hub of Armenian industrial manufacturing during...
View ArticleRussia claims Armenians can return to Karabakh
Armenians may return to Nagorno-Karabakh at any moment as Azerbaijan allows it, Russia’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed during a press briefing. Turkish independent radio...
View ArticleArmenia faces transparency concerns in ECHR judge selection
By Gevorg Tosunyan Armenia’s process for selecting a new judge for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) raises concerns about transparency of the selection procedure. In August 2023 a commission...
View ArticleThe Thin Line Between Public Service and Politics: Taron Chakhoyan’s Case
By Tatev Baghdasaryan and Karena Avedissian Recent concerns surrounding Taron Chakhoyan, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, have sparked debate over his compliance with the Armenian Code of...
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