Yerevan Air's Dust Levels Exceed Norms

Dust levels in the air over Yerevan continue to exceed maximum norms. The country’s environment ministry has issued data covering the period October 8 to 12 showing Yerevan’s various districts having 1.1 to 4.7 more than the maximum permissible...

Eight years later: where are the enablers who created the climate for Daphne’s murder?

Despite it being eight years since her murder, justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia still feels out of reach. In June, the last two individuals known to be directly connected to the execution of Daphne’s murder – car bomb suppliers Robert Agius and...

Armenia expresses support for Turkish investment amid thaw in relations

YEREVAN Armenian economy minister has expressed strong support for Turkish investments in Armenia, highlighting their potential to foster sustainable peace between the neighboring countries. Speaking at a press briefing at the parliament on Oct....

Queen Mathilde is impressed by Armenia

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hosted Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium at the government, who is on a working visit to our country. The Prime Minister welcomed the Queen’s visit to Armenia and expressed hope that she would receive warm...

Yerevan’s Nubarashen dumpsite burns again, worsening city’s already poor air quality

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Ucom Supports the Development of a Digital Security Culture in Armenia

To promote the dissemination of knowledge and skills in the field of digital security, Ucom, as a technology partner, supports the 5th Intensive Cybersecurity Course initiated by the Armenian Peace Initiative and the French University in Armenia....

Panama Will Host Eleven Environmental Summits and Forums until 2027 With Most of Them UN-Sponsored

From this October until 2027, Panama will host eleven environmental summits and forums, most of them organized by the UN in preparation for COP17—which will be held next year in Yerevan, Armenia—such as the World Congress on Protected and...

Georgia showcases rare Georgian maple as symbol of biodiversity

Georgia: The rare Georgian maple (Acer ibericum Bieb.), a unique native species, stands as a vital component of the country’s arid light forests, symbolizing Georgia’s rich natural biodiversity and ecological heritage. It is worth noting that...

EBRD, EDB, IFC principal investors in Armenia 

ArmInfo.The main international financial institutions (IFIs) that have invested in Armenia over the past three years have been the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) with $329 million, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) with $300 million,...

From Uzbekistan to France: The Environmental and Geopolitical Fault Lines of Exporting Uranium

In late 2022, Uzbekistan’s state-owned uranium producer Navoiuran signed a contract worth nearly 9 million euro with the Kazakh logistics company TOO Logistic Centre to supply Uzbek uranium to France via Russian territory. The deliveries are...

President of Armenia Welcomes Queen Mathilde of Belgium

YEREVAN — President Vahagn Khachaturyan of Armenia received Her Majesty Queen Mathilde of Belgium. The President warmly welcomed the Queen’s visit to Armenia and highly praised her leadership as an advocate for the United Nations Sustainable...

A 2,500-Year-Old Mysterious Idol Discovered in the Ancient Urartian Fortress in Armenia

Archaeologists in Armenia have discovered a 2,500-year-old mysterious idol carved from volcanic tuff inside the ancient Urartian fortress of Argishtikhinili, a stronghold of the Kingdom of Urartu in the South Caucasus. The discovery, made during...

The Power of One Dram, My Forest Armenia, and Armenian State Symphony Orchestra sign Memorandum of Cooperation

October 15, 2025 - 13:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As previously reported, the beneficiary of “The Power of One Dram” initiative for the month of October is the "My Forest Armenia" NGO, with its unique and symbolic project “Symphonic Forest.” The idea...

Yettem: A town founded by Armenian-American immigrants

It’s a small Tulare County town with an unusual name and is a prime example of the cultural diversity of our region. Today on KVPR’s Central Valley Roots, the story of Yettem. Located about 11 miles north of Visalia, along Avenue 384, Yettem is...

Armenia Joins Global Conservation Alliance

Armenia has officially joined the ENACT Partnership, a global alliance that promotes nature-based solutions to tackle climate, biodiversity, and land degradation crises. The Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate...

Armenia joins the ENACT Partnership, ENACT showcases success and…

Moderated by Sandeep Sengupta, IUCN Global Policy Lead on Climate Change, the discussion highlighted the critical role Nature-based Solutions play in tackling climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable development. Speakers underscored the...

Armenia’s membership in the EBRD will create new platforms

On October 10, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia Anushik Avetyan met with Vice President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Konstantin Limitovsky. During the meeting, possible areas of cooperation and joint...

Finnish Foreign Minister congratulated on the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing confidence that it will significantly contribute to building a stable future for Armenia and developing cooperation in the region

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen. The Prime Minister highlighted the effective cooperation with the OSCE, noting that an active dialogue has been established over the past...

Yerevan enveloped in smog and burning smell 

ArmInfo.Yerevan is enveloped in smog caused by a fire at the city's garbage dump in Nubarashen. The air in the city is permeated with the smell of burning and chemicals. In the midst of public discontent, Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan made another...

Armenia joins International Union for Conservation of Nature

Armenia has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a State Member, with the Ministry of Environment serving as the national liaison to the IUCN Secretariat. The announcement, made at the IUCN World...