Armenia

Incidents · ноябрь 12, 2026

Drug trafficking suspect extradited to Kyrgyzstan

A citizen identified as I.Sh., accused of illegally trafficking narcotic and psychotropic substances, was extradited from Armenia to Kyrgyzstan. He had been on an international wanted list.

Society · ноябрь 11, 2026

Winter tires to be mandatory in Armenia

Armenia’s Patrol Service has urged drivers to use winter tires in view of weather conditions. From November 15, winter tires will be mandatory.

Politics · ноябрь 11, 2026

Armenia and Moldova discuss tech ties

Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence Davit Tadevosyan met Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi during a working visit. They discussed ways to broaden cooperation in high technology and innovation.

Incidents · ноябрь 11, 2026

Armenia hands over suspect to China

Armenia’s Prosecutor General Anna Vardapetyan approved a request from China’s competent authorities. Wanted suspect Y.P. is accused of organising illegal crossings of the state border by other people.

World · ноябрь 11, 2026

WHO global conference held in Armenia

The 7th WHO Global Conference on AABTs was held in Armenia. The country’s Ministry of Health announced the event.

Culture · ноябрь 11, 2026

Armenia and Iran discuss cultural cooperation

Armenian and Iranian officials discussed ways to expand cultural cooperation, including possible Armenian culture weeks in Iran and translations of literary works.

Politics · ноябрь 11, 2026

Pashinyan meets Macron

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Paris to discuss their countries’ strategic partnership, joint projects and regional developments.

Politics · ноябрь 10, 2026

Okamura meets Armenian president

Tomio Okamura, Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, met with the president of Armenia on September 3, 2026.

Politics · ноябрь 8, 2026

TRIPP planning groups launched

Azerbaijan, the United States and Armenia have launched technical planning groups to advance the TRIPP transit route. The first groups will address transportation and electricity transmission.

Economy · ноябрь 8, 2026

Kazakhstan and Armenia discuss TRIPP corridor

Kazakhstan and Armenia discussed the transit potential and development prospects of the TRIPP corridor. The meetings took place during a working visit to Armenia by Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Asel Zhanasova.

Science & Tech · октябрь 30, 2026

CIS scientists’ forum opens in Kazakhstan

The 6th Forum of Scientists from CIS Member States opened in Kazakhstan on October 29. It brings together heads of academies of sciences and researchers from eight countries.

Politics · октябрь 20, 2026

Armenia marks 35 years of independence

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies held a meeting to mark the 35th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. Participants discussed parliamentary dialogue and cooperation in the fields of culture and the economy.

Politics · октябрь 17, 2026

Armenia and Kyrgyzstan discuss education

Representatives of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan discussed education reforms, artificial intelligence programmes and cooperation in higher education. Bilateral agreements are expected to be signed in the coming days.

Politics · октябрь 17, 2026

Armenia and Italy discuss financial ties

Armenian Deputy Finance Minister Edgar Mkrtchyan met with Italian representatives to discuss expanding financial cooperation. They considered options for preferential financing of investment projects.

Politics · октябрь 17, 2026

Pashinyan meets Iran’s president

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Yerevan. They discussed bilateral cooperation and the implementation of joint projects.

Culture · октябрь 17, 2026

Domingo to perform at Grigoryan anniversary gala

Yerevan will host a gala concert marking the 75th birthday of opera singer Gegham Grigoryan. Plácido Domingo is the special guest, with Grigoryan’s children also appearing on stage.

Incidents · октябрь 17, 2026

Armenia seizes 248 firearms

Armenia took part in INTERPOL’s “Trigger X – Eastern Europe and Central Asia” operation. A total of 248 firearms and components, along with more than 11,000 rounds of ammunition, were removed from illicit circulation.

Politics · октябрь 17, 2026

Iranian president to attend Armenia summit

Iran’s president will attend a summit of leaders of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Armenia. The foreign ministry spokesperson said the visit will be brief.

Politics · октябрь 16, 2026

Kazakhstan and Armenia discuss environmental cooperation

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Alibek Kuantyrov met Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan. They discussed cooperation on waste management and environmentally friendly transport.