Armenia Opening Up to the West

By BARKEV TAVITIAN After the end of the Second World War and for almost half a century (1945–1995), the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union gave rise to popular liberation movements, which were generally directed against the West or the …

€120 million tourism boost: Armenia launches joint project with EBRD

Tourism development in Armenia Armenia has launched a new programme aimed at developing tourism and regional infrastructure. By the end of 2030, the project will create more visitor-friendly conditions in seven regional communities. The beneficiaries …

Armenia’s Permanent Population Grew by Around 84,000 in 2025 Compared to the Previous Year — UNFPA

YEREVAN — In observance of World Population Day, Florence Bauer, Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), presented a brief overview of global and Armenian population trends. According to a press …

Armenia, Azerbaijan hold substantive talks to end four decades of conflict

UNESCO approves Armenia’s new heritage nominations

July 11, 2025 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At the 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee held in Paris, two Armenian nominations were approved for inclusion in UNESCO’s Tentative List: Urartian Heritage of Yerevan and Garni Archaeological …

Armenia’s battle with plastic bags: progress or plastic illusion?

Armenia’s battle with plastic bags Five years ago, the Armenian government pledged to reduce the production, sale, and use of plastic bags through legislation. From 1 January 2022, plastic bags in shops became chargeable (40–50 drams, or around 10–13 cents …

Klingen Instrumental Ensemble Presents ‘Sounds of Armenia in London’

The famous Waltz from Khachaturian’s “Masquerade Suite,” arranged by Olah, was presented by the Klingen Ensemble. At the end of the concert the Klingen Choir performed Edgar Hovhannisyan’s Arpa-Sevan, Lusikyan’s Nor Hayastan, and Babajanian’s Tchknagh …

Russia tightens requirements for flowers imported from Armenia and issues export permits to seven Armenian companies

NEWS » Business » Russia tightens requirements for flowers imported from Armenia and issues export permits to seven Armenian companies In recent weeks, Rosselkhoznadzor (the Russian agricultural watchdog) has tightened the requirements for imported cut …

Azerbaijan and Armenia Work Towards Peace Treaty

Following the 2020, 44-day Nagorno-Karabakh war, which concluded with Azerbaijan liberating significant territories to which Azerbaijan had territorial integrity, subsequent clashes and skirmishes between Azerbaijan and Armenia took place. In September …

Armenia’s crackdown on opposition continues

Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is  afraid will get out. Help us fuel Aliyev’s …