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World Committee of Pan-Armenian Games to construct sports village in Kotayk
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. The public organization "World Committee of the Pan- Armenian Games", headed by former member of the opposition faction With Honor, and now independent member of the National Assembly Ishkhan Zakaryan, will be given a territory in the...
Contributor: Armenians deserve more than a transactional peace deal with Azerbaijan
Los Angeles Times
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August 21, 2025
On Aug. 8, as the White House hosted the trilateral signing of a peace agreement between Armenia, Azerbaijan and the United States, I spoke to a group of Armenian high school students from Los Angeles. We paused to watch the news conference on a...
In-form striker Troy Parrott ruled out of Ireland’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers
The Irish Times
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Troy Parrott has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s opening World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia by his AZ Alkmaar manager Maarten Martens. “He will be out for a while,” said Martens. “So we are not going to release him for...
Medicine, mountains and meaning: My first summer in Armenia
The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts
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August 16, 2025
This summer, I was accepted to participate in the AYF Internship Program, which allowed me to visit Armenia for the first time in my life. Currently, I am enrolled as a pre-med student, and my internship was assigned at the Wigmore Women’s and...
Iran, Armenia slash tariffs as trade pact deepens under Eurasia framework
Tehran Times
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August 20, 2025
TEHRAN – Iran’s Industry, Mining and Trade Minister said tariffs on 87 percent of goods traded between Iran and Armenia have been eliminated, as Tehran presses ahead with efforts to expand a preferential trade pact with the Eurasian Economic Union...
Former Armenian Health Minister Arsen Torozyan renounces his parliamentary mandate
APA
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August 20, 2025
Former Armenian Minister of Health Arsen Torozyan has renounced his parliamentary mandate, APA reports, citing Armenian media outlets. The ruling party MP has already submitted a corresponding application to the Speaker of the Parliament. It is...
Armenia consistently advocates for compliance with fundamental principles laid down in Treaty on EAEU - vice-premier
Finport
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ArmInfo. Armenia attaches importance to the interaction of the customs services of the Eurasian Economic Union and the Eurasian Economic Commission in the field of monitoring the customs declaration of taxable goods. This was stated by Deputy...
Iran, Armenia ink 10 MoUs during Pezeshkian’s visit
Iran Front Page
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August 20, 2025
The documents were signed by high-ranking officials of the two countries on Tuesday following a private meeting between the chief executive and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in the Armenian capital Yerevan. The MoUs, signed on the second...
Armenian Ombudsperson- Serviceman previously called up to RA Armed Forces with obvious health problems deemed unfit for service
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. A serviceman previously called up to the RA Armed Forces with obvious health problems underwent a military medical examination and was deemed unfit for military service. According to the press service of the Armenian Ombudsman's office,...
Armenia is ready to actively interact with the EAEU countries to develop economic cooperation - Mher Grigoryan
ARKA
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NEWS » Politics » Armenia is ready to actively interact with the EAEU countries to develop economic cooperation - Mher Grigoryan The Armenian side consistently advocates for compliance with the fundamental principles laid down in the Treaty on the...
Armenia to shift to new air quality assessment standards
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. The Armenian government is modernizing the air quality monitoring system. The decision was made during a government meeting on August 14. As part of the decision, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure establishing new air...
Pezeshkian’s Visit to Armenia Confirms Iran’s Interests in the South Caucasus
SpecialEurasia
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August 19, 2025
Executive Summary This report analyses the official visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Armenia, which resulted in the signing of ten memorandums covering political, economic, cultural, and scientific cooperation. Both leaders...
Iran, Armenia sign cooperation documents in different areas
Tehran Times
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August 19, 2025
TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran, accompanied by a delegation of his cabinet members, visited Armenia to strengthen bilateral relations across transport, infrastructure, and trade sectors. During the visit, Pezeshkian met with top...
Armenia Doubles Fines for Jaywalking
Hetq
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August 14, 2025
Pedestrians in Armenia found guilty of jaywalking will now be fined 10,000 drams ($26) instead of 5,000 drams. The country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs believes the increase will help decrease the number of people who die or are injured by not...
South Caucasus route takes center stage in Iran-Armenia talks as two sides plan strategic pact
Tehran Times
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August 19, 2025
TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have signed a series of cooperation agreements aimed at deepening their political, economic, and cultural ties, with both sides agreeing to finalize a comprehensive strategic cooperation document in the near future. The...
Iranian president: “Visit to Armenia is part of priority trips to neighbouring countries”
JAMnews
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August 19, 2025
Iran president visits Armenia Iran’s president arrived in Yerevan on 18 August for an official visit, though no meetings with Armenia’s leadership were scheduled for that day. Formal talks began the next morning. Masoud Pezeshkian met prime...
President Pezeshkian leaves Armenia for Belarus
Mehr News Agency
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August 19, 2025
After meeting with Armenian president and prime minister and holding a meeting of high-ranking delegations between the two countries, Pezeshkian left for Minsk, capital of Belarus, as the next destination of his regional tour. According to the...
Iran presses Armenia to address concerns over foreign forces near shared border
Iran International
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August 19, 2025
“In my meeting with the prime minister of Armenia, I emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran firmly believes in preserving Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and maintaining warm, continuing relations between our two countries,”...
Iran, Armenia sign 10 MoUs during Pezeshkian visit
Al Mayadeen
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August 19, 2025
Iran and Armenia signed 10 memoranda of understanding during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Yerevan, covering areas from diplomacy and economy to healthcare, education, and tourism. Iran and Armenia have signed 10 memoranda of...
Shiraz emerges as key health tourism hub
Tehran Times
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August 19, 2025
TEHRAN – Shiraz, one of Iran’s main cultural and tourism destinations, has become a leading center for regional medical tourism, local and national officials said. The city offers advanced healthcare facilities, specialist medical teams, and...