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Spitak Earthquake’s Lessons and Resilience 36 Years Later
The 36th anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake serves as a somber reminder of one of the most devastating disasters in modern history. Occurring on December 7, 1988, this earthquake measured between 6.8 and 7.2 on the Richter scale, with its…
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Traffic Organization Changes at Davit Anhaght – Ulnetsi Intersection Starting November 30
To improve traffic flow in the capital, changes will be made to the traffic organization at the Davit Anhaght – Ulnetsi streets intersection starting November 30, as announced by the Yerevan Municipality. Modified Traffic Directions: On Ulnetsi Street, from the…
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No Water Supply for a Day: Check the Affected Areas
Veolia Djur informs its customers and consumers that due to emergency repair works, water supply will be suspended from 10:00 AM on November 25 to 10:00 AM on November 26 in the following areas of Yerevan and the Kotayk region:…
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Energy Consumption in Public Buildings Reduced by 40% . Energy Efficient Regions Program
The “Energy Efficient Regions” program implemented by the Armenian Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (AREEF) has led to a 40% reduction in energy consumption in public buildings. This was announced by Karen Asatryan, the director of the fund, during…
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RA Ministry of High-Tech Industry. Practical Skills Enhancement Grant Competition
The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia (RA) has announced the “Practical Skills Enhancement” grant competition as part of the “Higher Education-Private Sector Cooperation for Specialist Training” program. This initiative aims to support thematic events designed to…
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Free Public Transport for Soldiers and Families of Fallen Heroes
The spokesperson for the Yerevan Mayor’s Office announced that according to Article 66, Clause 1 of the Law on Military Service and the Status of Servicemen, soldiers in Armenia are entitled to free use of all types of urban public…
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Armenia’s 5-Year Effort on Child Protection According to UN
Armenia Child Protection UN Over the past five years, Armenia has made significant strides in strengthening child protection through legislative and strategic measures, as noted by United Nations Resident Coordinator Francois Jacob during parliamentary hearings on November 11. This presentation,…
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3-magnitude earthquake struck the Armenia-Georgia border region
A 3-magnitude earthquake struck the Armenia-Georgia border region. Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reported the event. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 14 km northeast of Bavra village, with a depth of 10 km and a magnitude of 2.3. Tremors were…
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Representatives of Leading British Media Visit Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum
Representatives of leading British media outlets, such as The Guardian, The Spectator, and The Telegraph, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum as part of their visit to Armenia. According to Armenpress, the guests were received by Lusine Abrahamyan, the…
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New Support Programs for Parents of Fallen Soldiers
During its November 7 session, the government allocated an additional 7.3 million AMD to support parents of deceased and missing military personnel with surrogate mother services and egg donor expenses. The program aims to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare…
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Saudi Arabian Prince to Attend “Path to Social Justice” Forum in Yerevan
Saudi Arabian Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal will visit Yerevan on November 5 to participate in the international “Path to Social Justice: Dignified Work” conference. Prince Abdulaziz, an advocate of humanitarian initiatives, also serves on the Concordia Summit’s advisory council and…
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Media Literacy Week to Be Held in Yerevan
With support from Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, the Media Initiatives Center will hold Media Literacy Week under the theme “Media Literacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” featuring discussions, workshops, and training sessions.