Syunik
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Kapan Airport Begins Transition to International Status
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirms the official process to elevate Kapan’s Syunik Airport to international status has commenced.
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Fresh Snow Leopard Tracks Detected in Syunik, Armenia
Fresh snow leopard tracks found in Armenia’s Syunik region at the Zangezur Biosphere Complex, signaling persistence of this rare feline and conservation.
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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.
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Armenia Refutes Azerbaijani Claims, Calls for Investigation Into Shelling of Khnatsakh
Armenia rejects Azerbaijan’s accusations of border fire and urges investigation into Azerbaijani shelling of Khnatsakh village on May 9.
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Syunik soldier dies from gunshot wound
An Armenian NSS border guard serviceman died in Syunik Province today from a gunshot wound, according to preliminary data. Investigation is underway.
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UK Envoy, EUMA Discuss Syunik Security in Goris
During a recent visit to Armenia’s Syunik region, UK Ambassador John Gallagher met with representatives of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMA) in Goris to discuss their insights into the regional security situation. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of EUMA’s…
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Azerbaijan Shells Armenian Village of Khnatsakh – 13 April 2025
On April 13, 2025, at approximately 22:20, Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire in the direction of Khnatsakh village in Armenia’s Syunik region, resulting in damage to the village’s House of Culture. No injuries have been reported. Armenia has urged Azerbaijan…
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Armenian Border: Gunfire in Kuth, Khnatsakh Villages
Residents of Armenia’s Kuth and Khnatsakh villages near the Azerbaijani border report regular nighttime gunfire in recent weeks, raising concerns. The Armenian Defense Ministry has acknowledged occasional non-targeted fire.
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EBRD Announces Record Investment Levels in Armenia for 2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) marked a record-breaking year in Armenia, with investments totaling €396 million across 19 projects in 2024. These initiatives spanned critical areas, including road infrastructure, energy security, SME support, and refugee integration. In…
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15 Historical Sites Designated as Monuments by Armenian MESCS
The Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MoESCS) has granted monument status to 15 historical and cultural structures located in Yerevan and various provinces of the country. This decision was made during the fifth session of the ministry’s…
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Earthquake Near Karvachar (Kelbajar) Recorded at 4.5 Magnitude
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 has been recorded 30 kilometers south of Karvachar (Kelbajar), with a focal depth of 10 kilometers, according to Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. The seismic activity in the epicenter registered an intensity of…
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Police in Syunik Apprehend Fugitives and Seize Large Quantities of Drugs
On December 9, police officers in Armenia’s Syunik Province successfully apprehended fugitives who attempted to flee and uncovered large quantities of narcotics. According to operational intelligence received by the Patrol Service battalion, a “Toyota” vehicle traveling along the Meghri-Yerevan M2…
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First Drone Festival Held in Syunik
The first-ever drone festival in Syunik, organized by the “Mind’s Flight” NGO with support from the governor’s office, attracted UAV operators from various cities. Participants competed in both individual and team categories. According to the festival’s main partners, this event…