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After decades of conflict, Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a landmark peace declaration in Washington D.C., opening a new chapter for the South Caucasus region. The agreement promises enhanced security, stability, and fresh opportunities for regional cooperation with Europe.
Armenia runs the world's only university dedicated to researching chess as a school subject, training teachers to integrate the ancient game into everyday learning. FIDE's Special Tasks Director recently visited to explore expanding this innovative educational model globally.
Armenia has added 288,000 new jobs since 2018, achieving 7% average economic growth even through a pandemic and war. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan celebrated the nation's largest employers for driving an economic transformation that's changing lives.
Armenia's economy added 288,000 jobs in six years while navigating a pandemic and war. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan credited business leaders, not government, for the remarkable growth.
After decades of conflict, Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society leaders met for their fourth round of peace dialogue in Gabala, Azerbaijan. The talks show how former enemies are building trust and planning a shared future together.
Deep beneath Yerevan, a 235-meter underground salt mine has helped thousands of asthma patients breathe easier for nearly 40 years. Now, as the government seeks private investment, this unique clinic shows how traditional healing methods are finding new life in modern healthcare.
A 10th-century monastery that once welcomed only 3,000 visitors a year now attracts over 40,000 annually after Armenia paved access roads and upgraded infrastructure. Public investment in 28 tourism sites is creating jobs, fueling private business growth, and giving people reasons to stay in their communities.
Deep beneath Armenia's capital, a unique clinic 235 meters underground has helped asthma patients breathe easier for nearly 40 years, and now supporters are racing to save it through private investment and medical tourism.
Residents from multiple cities across northern Syria gathered for Newroz celebrations, showcasing cultural unity through traditional dances, music, and performances. The spring festival brought together Kurdish, Arab, Syriac, and Armenian communities in a colorful display of shared heritage.
A bear who spent years trapped in a concrete cage at an Armenian resort now roams freely at a wildlife sanctuary. Her dramatic before-and-after photos show the power of compassionate rescue.
A bear who spent years locked in a concrete cage at an Armenian resort now roams freely at a wildlife sanctuary. Her transformation shows what's possible when rescuers refuse to give up on animals in need.
Armenia's Prime Minister expresses confidence that a peace agreement with Azerbaijan will become permanent, marking a historic step toward ending decades of conflict. The treaty was initialed at a U.S.-brokered summit in August 2025.
Alkmaar's AZ football club stunned Armenia's FC Noah with a 4-0 home victory, erasing a first-leg loss to advance in European competition. The Dutch squad is now the Netherlands' last hope in continental play.
Two Nigerian athletes are about to become the first African women to compete in blind SAMBO at the World Cup. Their journey shows how sports can break barriers and create new possibilities.
An Armenian club just scored its first-ever goal and victory in European playoff competition. Meanwhile, star players across the globe lit up leagues from Italy to Argentina in a breakthrough week for Armenian football.
Armenia is transforming into a medical tourism destination by launching a digital platform that connects international patients with quality healthcare at affordable prices. The country is working with the United Nations to learn from successful medical tourism models worldwide.
After decades of conflict, Armenia and Azerbaijan have reached consensus on a peace agreement text, marking unprecedented progress toward regional stability. The South Caucasus neighbors are now preparing to sign and ratify the deal without preconditions.
After 32 years of deadly conflict that killed over 36,000 people, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House. The breakthrough moment came when leaders who initially refused to sit near each other ended their meeting with an embrace.
After decades of conflict, Azerbaijan and Armenia are finalizing a peace agreement this year, bringing an end to armed confrontation and opening new doors for economic cooperation. Since signing a preliminary agreement last August, the region has seen zero casualties and a surge in trade opportunities.
For 15 years, Vahanduckt Melkonyan has been the sole resident of an Armenian border village, keeping her promise to prove life endures. A new peace agreement could finally bring neighbors home.
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