France’s Air Force Team Pays Tribute to Armenian-French Officer Killed in Fighter Jet Crash
France’s elite aerobatic team, the Patrouille de France, has honored an officer of Armenian descent and his fellow airman who were killed in a military jet crash last month. Colonel Antranig Sarkissian, 44, and Captain Quentin Klysz died on October 20 when their Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashed near Rogéville in northeastern France during a nighttime training mission. On November 3, the Patrouille de France performed an aerial tribute in memory of the two officers. The format
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Armenian Robotics Education Program Opens 18th International Workshop in Iraqi Kurdistan
An Armenian engineering education program that teaches thousands of schoolchildren to code and build robots has opened a new workshop in Iraqi Kurdistan, bringing its hands-on technology training to teenagers in the city of Ranya. The facility is the 18th international workshop established under Armenia’s Armath program, which has grown into a nationwide network of free engineering classes for public school students. The project was developed by Armenia’s Union of Advanced Te
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Armenian Opposition Leader Samvel Karapetyan Detained as Armenian Government Pushes Opposition to Back Constitutional Changes
Armenian authorities detained billionaire businessman and opposition leader Samvel Karapetyan on Wednesday in a new criminal investigation into alleged financial misconduct at the country’s main electricity distributor, accusing him of overseeing a scheme that caused approximately $170 million in losses. The detention came during a large-scale operation targeting 65 homes and business properties, including the residence of Narek Karapetyan, who leads the opposition Strong Arm
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Armenia’s Chief Investigator Defends Pashinyan’s Threats to Bring Rivals to Their Knees as Opposition Condemns Double Standard
Armenia’s top investigative official defended Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday over threats he made against opposition leaders during the parliamentary election campaign, even as authorities face accusations of prosecuting government critics for similar remarks. Artur Poghosyan, head of the Investigative Committee, told lawmakers that Pashinyan’s statements did not constitute a criminal offense, despite complaints from opposition figures who accused the prime ministe
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Armenian Officer's Family Secures Final European Court Ruling Holding Azerbaijan Responsible for His Death
A European court ruling holding Azerbaijan responsible for the torture and beheading of an Armenian military officer during the April 2016 war in Nagorno-Karabakh has become final, nearly a decade after his death. The European Court of Human Rights announced November 2 that a five-judge panel had rejected a request to review its judgment in the case of Hayk Toroyan, a 30-year-old Armenian major killed during fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces. Armenian lawyers s
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Iran Seeks Guarantees From Armenia That Trump Route Will Keep Foreign Forces Away From Its Border
Iran is seeking firm guarantees that a U.S.-backed transport project in the South Caucasus will not bring foreign forces to its northern border or establish a corridor outside Armenia’s control, raising security questions about a Washington-brokered initiative to connect Azerbaijan with its Nakhijevan exclave. Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgholami said Friday that Tehran had communicated its concerns to Yerevan and wanted safeguards reflected in how the project is
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Pashinyan Warns of Pressure on Opposition to Advance Constitution Changes Demanded by Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Monday that his ruling party could lead a public pressure campaign against opposition lawmakers who refuse to support a new Constitution, raising the stakes in a confrontation over changing Armenia’s fundamental law to meet a condition set by Azerbaijan. Speaking in parliament on November 2, Pashinyan said such pressure could be justified if his government secures assurances that constitutional changes would deliver lasting peace
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Endangered Western Armenian Finds New Future as Glendale Launches California’s First Public School Immersion Program in 2027
Western Armenian will be taught as a language of instruction at a California public school for the first time in fall 2027, as Glendale Unified School District prepares to open a new bilingual program to help preserve the language for future generations. The program will launch at Glenoaks Elementary School with its first kindergarten class during the 2027-28 academic year. Students will spend half their school day learning in Western Armenian and the other half in English, s
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Pashinyan Calls Armenia’s Declaration of Independence ‘Anti-State’ as He Pushes for New Constitution
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has described the country’s Declaration of Independence as an “anti-state text,” arguing that Armenia must abandon its ideology to secure lasting peace. His remarks come as the government seeks opposition support for a new Constitution, a key issue in negotiations with Azerbaijan. Speaking to reporters Thursday, October 29, after a Cabinet meeting, Pashinyan said his government’s main responsibility was to turn the current peace process
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Armenia Treats Three Children Evacuated From Gaza, Performs Heart Surgery on Two
Three children evacuated from Gaza have undergone medical treatment in Armenia, including heart surgery for two patients, as the country prepares to potentially receive more children affected by the war. The children, who suffer from serious health conditions, arrived in Armenia on September 30 with three caregivers. Their transfer followed months of work involving Armenia's Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, and the World Health Organiza
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