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Armenia’s Digital Transformation: Bridging the Digital Divide for Sustainable Growth. UN Thematic Paper
Armenia’s digitalization is progressing, but rural gaps, affordability issues, and digital literacy inequalities remain. Learn how the UN is supporting its growth.
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Everyone Knows Your Location: The Mobile App Data Privacy Problem
Researcher tim.sh discovered that mobile apps, even when location services are disabled, collect and transmit user location data. This happens through ad SDKs embedded in the apps. Collected data includes not just latitude and longitude, but also IP address, timestamps,…
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Federal Grants Pause: A Glimpse into the Future of Social Security and Medicare?
A recent, albeit short-lived, pause on federal grants and loans by the White House sparked concerns about the future of vital programs like Social Security and Medicare. While these programs were explicitly excluded from the temporary freeze, the incident highlighted…
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Journalist Armen Dulyan Passes Away at 71
Renowned Armenian journalist, TV commentator, and radio host Armen Dulyan passed away on January 27 at the age of 71. Despite doctors’ efforts, his condition, which had suddenly worsened, could not be stabilized. He would have turned 72 in May.…
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Armenian Airlines Launches Direct Yerevan-Delhi Flights Starting February 21
Starting February 21, Armenian Airlines will launch direct flights between Yerevan and Delhi, marking the first-ever direct air connection between Armenia and India. The flights will operate twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, using an Airbus 321-200 aircraft with…
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Suspect Released After Gun Attack on Private Dadyan Armenian Secondary School
One of the two suspects arrested for a gun attack targeting the Private Dadyan Armenian Secondary School in Istanbul’s Bakırköy district has been released, while the other was referred to the court. The attack, which occurred early yesterday morning, involved…
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Ice on Multiple Roads in Armenia: Lars Closed for Trucks
Several roads in Armenia are currently closed or difficult to navigate due to icy conditions and challenging winter weather. The Rescue Service reports particularly severe situations in the Aragatsotn region, where the roads leading from the “Amberd” high-altitude meteorological station…
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Tragic Incident in Ararat Province: MP Mher Sahakyan Found Dead After Car Crash
A tragic incident occurred in Ararat Province on January 13, resulting in the death of Mher Sahakyan, a member of the National Assembly’s “Armenia” faction. His Hyundai Accord vehicle reportedly plunged approximately 700-800 meters into a ravine on the Yerevan-Yeraskh-Meghri…
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Feast of Saint Sargis on February 15: A Celebration of Love, Faith, and Intercession for Youth
The Feast of Saint Sargis, one of the most significant celebrations in the Armenian Apostolic Church, is dedicated to the memory of Saint Sarkis the Warrior and his role as an intercessor for young couples and families. This year, the…
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Sempra’s $1 Million Commitment: Supporting California Wildfire Recovery and Resilience
California’s devastating wildfires have displaced thousands and left communities in urgent need of relief. In response, Sempra (NYSE: SRE) and the Sempra Foundation have pledged $1 million to support recovery efforts, demonstrating the critical role of corporate responsibility in addressing…
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Armenian Assembly of America Expresses Unity Amid Los Angeles Fires
Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left a trail of devastation, marking one of the most destructive incidents in the region’s history. The Armenian Assembly of America has issued a heartfelt statement, expressing its solidarity with those affected by the…
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Earthquake Near Jermuk Felt Across Neighboring Regions
On January 6, at 5:28 PM local time, the seismic network of the Territorial Service for Seismic Protection of Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs recorded an earthquake 22 kilometers northwest of Jermuk. The earthquake’s hypocenter was at a depth of…
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The Empowerment of Armenia as a Supreme Value: Catholicos Aram I’s Christmas Message
The empowerment of Armenia must become a supreme value, while the restoration of Armenian communities in Lebanon and Syria should be a pan-national priority. This was emphasized by Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia in his Christmas…
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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Star The Vivienne Dies at 32
James Lee Williams, known worldwide as The Vivienne, a trailblazing drag queen and winner of the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has tragically passed away at the age of 32. Simon Jones, the performer’s publicist, confirmed the devastating…
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Aubrey Plaza’s Husband Jeff Baena: Remembering a Visionary Filmmaker and a Life Cut Short
The entertainment world mourns the loss of filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, who tragically passed away at 47. While the cause of his death is believed to be suicide, the spotlight now turns to Baena’s remarkable contributions…