Armenia
Armenia signs up for Peace Council membership in Davos, under voluntary funding terms
Bearing down on a headline that places Armenia on the international peace stage, the government of Nikol Pashinyan confirmed on January 22, 2026, that Armenia has approved membership in the Peace Council.
Weapons as Custodians of Cultural Memory and Heritage: Armenian Armaments as Historical Knowledge
Armenia’s Preservation Service launches a thematic campaign reframing weapons as cultural memory and knowledge, highlighted by 19th-century Dilijan daggers across eras.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s Autobiography “My Life — Always at the Center” Set for Armenian Readers
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s autobiography “My Life — Always at the Center” will soon be in Armenian readers’ hands.
Armenia’s 2025 Monument Restoration Budget Surges to 1.4 Billion Drams, Expanding to Churches and Monasteries
The 2025 state budget for monument restoration stands at 1.4 billion drams, a dramatic rise from 127 million drams in 2018.
Armenian Interviews Used in Azerbaijani Film About Ruben Vardanyan Were Shot in Armenia, Investigation Finds
The Armenian investigative outlet HETQ has reported that a portion of the interviews featured in the Azerbaijani documentary about Armenian businessman Ruben Vardanyan were filmed in Armenia, not in Azerbaijan.
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Responds to Anti-Church Campaigns, Urges Canonical Dialogue with Authorities
The Mother See condemns anti-church campaigns and calls for adherence to canonical order.
Armenia extends Zvartnots concession to 2067, revamps compensation and opens Syunik airport
The Zvartnots concession is extended to 2067 via a fifth amendment between the government and Corporacion America S.A.
Echoes of Victory: What Armenia’s 1990s Triumph Teaches About 2020 and Beyond
Armenia, Artsakh, Nagorno-Karabakh, War analysis In a widely circulated post on his social media, Armenian political analyst Mkhitar Harutyutyan drew a provocative parallel between Armenia’s first war in Artsakh (1990–1994) and the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, using stark numerical comparisons to…
Armenia and Croatia Explore Deeper Cooperation at Davos World Economic Forum
Armenia’s President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenković discussed expanding bilateral cooperation at the Davos World Economic Forum. armenia, croatia, davos-forum, european-political-community
New Monograph Maps International Protections for Artsakh Armenian Cultural Heritage Amid 2020–2025 Conflicts
New study by Arminé Tigranyan, published by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, outlines protections for Artsakh Armenian cultural heritage amid 2020–25 conflicts globally.
Mountain Snow Pack in Armenia Rises by 60–80 cm as of January 21, 2026, Boosting Spring Reservoir Inflows
Snow cover in Armenia’s mountainous regions as of January 21, 2026 is 60–80 cm higher than January 21, 2025.
Armenia’s 2025 Growth Outlook: 5.5–6% Expansion, Inflation Near Target, and Debt Trajectory Aided by 2026 Targets
Armenia forecasts 2025 GDP growth at 5.5–6% based on Finance Minister’s January 21 remarks.
Police Seek Laura Voskanian, Born 1986, Missing in Yerevan’s Erebun District
Armenia’s Yerevan police seek Laura Voskanian, born 1986, who remains missing; authorities urge anyone with information to contact Erevan police or call 1-02.
Azerbaijan Accepts Invitation to Join a U.S.-Led Peace Council as Founding Member
Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev has accepted an invitation to join the Peace Council.
Armenia Charts a Steady Growth Path in 2026 Fueled by Infrastructure, IT Incentives, and Global Engagement
Armenia’s 2026 growth outlook is contingent on disciplined execution and continued policy credibility across infrastructure, innovation, and international engagement. If the administration maintains transparency, manages risks, and expands the benefits of public investment to all regions, the year could not…