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Armenian Bans Loud Modified Car Sound Systems, Sets Fine at 10x Minimum Wage

Armenia The Editor - September 30, 2025

Armenia’s Parliament (National Assembly) has approved amendments banning the installation and use of non-standard sound systems in vehicles, including while driving, to prevent loud music from being played in cars and to curb noise pollution in the interest of public safety. The legislative package, co-authored...

Armenian Bans Loud Modified Car Sound Systems, Sets Fine at 10x Minimum Wage

September 30, 2025

Turkish Airlines Announces Launch of Direct Flights to Yerevan

September 30, 2025

Armenia Approves €150 Million Loan Deal with French Development Agency to Cover 2025 Budget Deficit and Strengthen Financial Sector

September 25, 2025

The Armenian Cabinet approved on Thursday a new loan agreement between the Armenian government and the French Development Agency (FDA). Deputy Prime Minister Tigran...

Armenian Students Win 3 Gold, 2 Silver Medals at the Open World Astronomy Olympiad in Sochi

September 29, 2025

Five students from the A. Shahinyan Specialized Physics-Mathematics School of Yerevan achieved outstanding results at the Open World Astronomy Olympiad held in Sochi, Russia, earning three gold and two silver medals. In the team...

Malkhas Amoyan Wins Gold, Becomes Two-Time World Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling in Zagreb

September 19, 2025

Armenian Greco-Roman wrestler Malkhas Amoyan (77 kg) won gold, becoming a two-time world champion, defeating the reigning Olympic champion Nao Kusaka of Japan in a dominating 10–1 victory at the 2025 World Wrestling...

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Turkish Airlines Announces Launch of Direct Flights to Yerevan

September 30, 2025

Turkey’s flagship carrier, Turkish Airlines, has announced plans to launch direct scheduled flights to Armenia, marking a significant step in efforts to improve ties between Ankara and Yerevan. According to Bloomberg, the majority state-owned airline said in a filing on September 30 that it intends to begin scheduled service to Yerevan, the Armenian capital, subject to demand. According to Türkiye Today, the airline disclosed the decision through Türkiye's Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), stating, "Our partnership's board of directors has decided to launch scheduled flights to the city of Timisoara in Romania and Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, subject to facilities and market conditions." In addition to Yerevan, Turkish Airlines also announced it...

Armenian Bans Loud Modified Car Sound Systems, Sets Fine at 10x Minimum Wage

Armenia’s Parliament (National Assembly) has approved amendments banning the installation and use of non-standard sound systems in vehicles, including while driving, to prevent loud...

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Armenia Approves €150 Million Loan Deal with French Development Agency to Cover 2025 Budget Deficit and Strengthen Financial Sector

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The Armenian Cabinet approved on Thursday a new loan agreement between the Armenian government...

Armenia’s President Meets Amazon & Libra Group Executives to Boost High-Tech, AI, Cybersecurity and Renewable Energy Projects in Armenia

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During his working visit to New York, President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan met with...

Armenia’s IT Sector Achieves Over 30% Growth in First Half of 2025, Adds Nearly 900 New Jobs

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Armenia’s information technology industry grew by 30.4% in the first half of 2025 compared...

DigiTec 2025, Armenia’s Largest Tech Event, to Welcome Over 40,000 Visitors, Hundreds of Global Tech Leaders From 20 Countries & 250 Companies to Yerevan...

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Armenia’s flagship technology event, DigiTec 2025, will take place in Yerevan on October 10–12...

Armenian Bans Loud Modified Car Sound Systems, Sets Fine at 10x Minimum Wage

Turkish Airlines Announces Launch of Direct Flights to Yerevan

Armenia to Host Eurovision Young Musicians Competition for the First Time in June 2026

Armenia will host the prestigious “Eurovision Young Musicians,” a classical music competition, for the first time on June 6, 2026. The announcement was made jointly by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Public...

Yerevan City Hall Moves to Restrict Mobile Device Use in Schools

On September 29, during a regular administrative meeting, Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan announced that parents in Yerevan are largely receptive to possible restrictions on mobile phone use in schools. “Not only are they...

Armenian PM Says No Constitutional Changes Are Needed to Sign Peace Agreement with Azerbaijan

Armenia does not need to amend its Constitution to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Monday. He stressed...

Armenian Students Win 3 Gold, 2 Silver Medals at the Open World Astronomy Olympiad in Sochi

Armenian Cellist Astrig Siranossian Awarded One of France’s Highest Honors, the Rank of Chevalier of the French National Order of Merit

Armenian cellist Astrig Siranossian has received the rank of Chevalier (Knight) of the National Order of Merit, one of France’s highest honors, during a solemn ceremony held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at...

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Armenia to Host Eurovision Young Musicians Competition for the First Time in June 2026

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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Says He Relies on Turkey for Armenia and Azerbaijan Issues, Despite Turkey’s Genocide Denial, Backing Baku’s Wars and Artsakh’s...

U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff acknowledged that he frequently turns to Turkish officials for guidance on regional issues involving Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Ukraine. He made the remarks at the Concordia Summit in...

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