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Prime Minister attends opening of rare 12th-century Armenian wooden artifact in Yerevan
16+ hour, 10+ min ago (229+ words) Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening ceremony of a unique medieval Armenian artifact at the History Museum of Armenia, marking the public unveiling of a wooden church door panel dating back to 1188. The historically significant artifact was acquired from…...
Dilijan nominated for World Travel Awards 2026 as Europe’s Leading Emerging Destination
1+ day, 48+ min ago (215+ words) Dilijan nominated for World Travel Awards 2026 as Europe's Leading Emerging Destination'en.armradio.am Dilijan has been nominated for the World Travel Awards 2026 in the category of Europe's Leading Emerging Tourism Destination, highlighting the Armenian town's rapid rise as one of…...
Rail link via Azerbaijan opens new chapter in Armenia–Russia trade
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (250+ words) A newly operational railway connection linking Armenia and Russia via Azerbaijan is opening a new chapter in bilateral trade, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Pashinyan described the development as…...
Armenia’s National Opera and Ballet Theatre joins Opera Europa network
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (190+ words) The Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet has become a member of Opera Europa, one of the largest professional networks of opera companies and festivals in Europe, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia…...
Plaque honoring Maestro Hovhannes Chekijian unveiled in Yerevan
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (289+ words) Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the official unveiling ceremony of a plaque dedicated to renowned conductor, National Hero of Armenia, and laureate of USSR and Armenian SSR state prizes, Hovhannes Chekijian. The ceremony took place at the building of the…...
Wizz Air expands in Armenia with third aircraft, new routes to Netherlands and Belgium announced
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (171+ words) Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced a major expansion of its operations in Armenia, including the basing of a third aircraft at Zvartnots International Airport and the launch of two new European destinations. The announcement was made during a…...
Oscars moving to a new home outside Hollywood
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (176+ words) The Oscars will leave their longtime home in the heart of Hollywood and relocate to a more central Los Angeles venue beginning in 2029 " the same year its telecast is set to move to YouTube, the BBC reports. The globally watched…...
Armenian pair breaks into top 10 at World Figure Skating Championships
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (148+ words) Armenian pair breaks into top 10 at World Figure Skating Championships'Public Radio of Armenia For the first time in history, a pair representing Armenia has secured a place among the top ten at the World Figure Skating Championships, marking a major…...
First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned
1+ week, 1+ day ago (110+ words) First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned'Public Radio of Armenia Dame Sarah Mullally is to be installed as the first ever female leader of the Church of England at Canterbury Cathedral, the BBC reports. On the eve of the…...
Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66
1+ week, 3+ day ago (105+ words) Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66Public Radio of Armenia A Colombian Air Force plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the south of the country, leaving at least 66 people dead and dozens injured, officials have said, the BBC reports. Air…...