This article discusses the Pontic-Armenian Federation, an attempt by Pontic Greeks and Armenians to establish a joint state in the Black Sea region in 1919, following World War I.

Both countries have braced themselves for a larger influx of refugees should the war continue to escalate.

Arthur Gourounlian is a television personality and influencer from Armenia. Having started his career in dancing, he has toured with artists including Beyoncé and Kylie Minogue.

Armenia previously questioned Iranian protesters following diplomatic pressure from Iran.

Regional * Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will visit Georgia on Tuesday, where he will meet with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Kobakhidze and other officials. Armenia * The interim manager of Armenian Electric Networks, Romanos Petrosyan, said negotiations over the shares of the company belonging to detained Russian–Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan have failed and the process has moved to the next stage. Under the constitution, ‘the government must recognise 100% of the sh

Armenia pledges humanitarian aid amid Iran crisis  AzerNews

File photo of Veronika Major Veronika Major won the gold medal in the air pistol competition on Sunday at the European Shooting Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. The 28-year-old Olympic bronze medalist from Hungary won with 238.8 points, triumphing in a continental championship event for the first time in her adult career. Manja Slak from Slovenia […] The post Air Gun European Championships: Pistol Shooter Veronika Major Wins Gold in Yerevan appeared first on Hungary Today.

Regional * Georgian Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said at the 7th Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey Business Forum that total Azerbaijan investment to Georgia since 2003 has exceeded $3.1 billion. Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan are separating, Hakobyan announced on Friday. Pashinyan released a statement later saying he ‘respected’ her decision. * Pashinyan travelled to Poland, where he met with his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk, Polish President Karol

Armenian-born billionaire Ruben Vardanyan was sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Azerbaijani military court on February 17 for his role in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, where they summarized their discussions at a press conference and Tusk published a joint recording.

Cantonal Police in Graubünden, Switzerland, arrested a 34-year-old Armenian and a 39-year-old Swiss national near Landquart station, seizing one kilogram of cocaine.

The Armenian government has announced plans to increase pensions by up to ֏10,000 ($27) starting April 1, with a focus on relatively low pensions.

The Khojaly Genocide, a brutal massacre of civilians in the Azerbaijani town of Khojaly by Armenian armed forces on February 26, 1992, is remembered with calls for global justice.

Regional * The Deputy Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan have met on the sidelines of the Human Rights Council session in Geneva. * Azerbaijani pro-government media outlet APA has reported that 4,500 tonnes of diesel would be sent to Armenia today via rail. Armenia * Defence Minister Suren Papikyan has met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of his working trip to Tehran. Papikyan ‘emphasised the need to resolve the situation around Iran through diplomatic means’, in

Armenia's Defence Minister Suren Papikyan has arrived in Iran for a work visit, meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Aziz Nasirzadeh, to discuss defence cooperation and bilateral relations.

Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored his first Serie A away goal since October 2022, breaking the deadlock in a 2-0 win against Lecce.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev participated in the inaugural session of the Peace Council in Washington, where Pashinyan also held brief conversations with former President Trump and the US Vice President.

AZ will be in Armenia on Thursday evening for the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off against defending Armenian champions FC Noah. The side, who were created only back in 2017, won t...

Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan could reportedly return to the starting lineup in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Bodo/Glimt. According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNew...

Russia is a primary destination for Armenian seasonal workers.

Armenia's former Human Rights Defender, Arman Tatoyan, claims that satellite imagery shows Azerbaijani troops advanced into Armenian territory and carried out fortification works in summer 2025.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Georgia to meet with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and attend the 15th session of the Georgia–Armenia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation.

The European Union calls on Azerbaijan and Armenia to address humanitarian concerns, including the fate of missing persons, as stated by EU foreign service representative Anita Hipper.

Armenia is moving to nationalize its main power grid operator, Armenian Electric Networks (ENA), by declaring it a 'public priority'.

For nearly three years, the Armenian government has been trying to attract women to military service, but results remain modest with only one female battalion currently existing.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 02 MAR - The Italian Ambassador to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti, attended the official opening in Yerevan of the 2026 European 10-meter Shooting Championships. Until March 3, the Armenian capital is hosting the best European specialists in air rifle disciplines, competing for continental titles in pistol and rifle events, both individual and team. The ceremony was also attended by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna ...

Cygnet Texkimp was approved to export machines to Rydena, but ministers examining deal after Guardian highlighted founders’ links to Kremlin military supply chain Ministers are reviewing a decision to allow a British company to export hi-tech equipment to Armenia after the Guardian uncovered links to the Russian military supply chain. Cygnet Texkimp, based in Cheshire, was weeks away from exporting two machines that produce carbon fibre “prepreg”, a lightweight material that can be used in a ...

Former Armenian President Armen Sarkissian stated that nations must adapt to a new quantum world, emphasizing the need for global change.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 26 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Yerevan, Alessandro Ferranti, visited the headquarters of the Public TV Company of Armenia (Amptv), the public television broadcaster of the Republic of Armenia. The visit took place in the presence of the company's Executive Director, Hovhannes Movsisyan, and was attended by the Head of the European Union Delegation, promoter of the initiative, as well as other Ambassadors of EU Member States accredited in the country. During the meeting, the...

Armenia's government has announced plans to increase pensions, a move that the opposition has criticized as 'pre-election bribery'.

Ararat Yerevan has signed five talented Nigerian players, including Chiemerie Ukadike and Handsome Alexander, to bolster their squad for the season. Read More: https://punchng.com/armenia-club-swoop-five-nigerian-players/

Gevorq Papoyan has stated that trade between Azerbaijan and Armenia has the potential to reach hundreds of millions, indicating possible economic cooperation.

Azerbaijan to ship another 4,500 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia  AzerNews

Türkiye's parliamentary foreign affairs commission stated that growing energy trade between Armenia and Azerbaijan is crucial for broader regional normalization, including with Türkiye.

Armenia * Catholicos Karekin II has refused to testify in a case involving the defrocking of a senior priest. His attorney, Ara Zohrabyan, told journalists on Sunday that the criminal proceedings pressed against Karekin II for defrocking Bishop Gevorg Saroyan aimed at ‘hindering the Bishops’ Synod’ in Vienna, Austria. Karekin II was scheduled to take part in the meeting, but was placed under travel ban, forcing the bishops in Austria to downgrade the meeting to a simple gathering. Azerbaijan

(ANSA) - ROMA, 18 FEB - The Italian Ambassador to Yerevan, Alessandro Ferranti, was received by the Minister of Environment of the Republic of Armenia, Hambardzum Matevosyan. During the meeting, the agenda of bilateral relations was reviewed, emphasizing the importance of deepening cooperation in the areas of environmental protection and sustainable development. Particular reference was made to the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of sustainable development, signed in 2021, which creates a basis for the implementation of joint initiatives aimed at increasing climate resilience, assess risks and improve disaster management systems, preserve biodiversity, promote sustainable forest and water resource management, ensure efficient waste management, and develop the circular economy. The participation of the delegation of the Republic of Armenia, led by Minister Matevosyan, in the resumed session of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Rome in 2025, was also discussed. during which important agreements were reached on biodiversity financing mechanisms and on the comprehensive set of indicators to measure progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. During the meeting, the parties also discussed the preparatory work for COP17, scheduled to take place in Yerevan from October 18 to 30, 2026. Finally, various prospects for future cooperation were examined, assessing opportunities for exchange with Italian experience and for expanding joint initiatives. Read article...

An analysis suggests Russia and Iran may need to intervene to stabilize the Caucasus region, where ruling groups in Armenia and Azerbaijan are reportedly not responding to rational approaches despite Moscow and Tehran's economic influence. The situation raises concerns about regional order.

Montenegro's Ministry of Tourism held discussions regarding new flight routes between Montenegro and Germany during a fair in Berlin, also meeting with the Chairperson of Armenia's Tourism Committee.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 04 MAR - The Italian Ambassador to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti, visited the Komitas State Conservatory in Yerevan, where he was welcomed by the interim Rector Tsovinar Movsisyan. During the meeting, the numerous projects carried out in recent years in collaboration with the Italian Embassy were recalled, including the staging of Puccini's trilogy at the Conservatory's Opera Studio and Mozart's 'Don Giovanni'. The Rector also illustrated to the Ambassador the current collaborat...

The stories of millions of Armenians and Turks, lost families and hidden faces are coming to the big screen as a documentary screening at AG Leventis Gallery this March 18 presents Armenians: The…

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his cabinet members are visiting Tbilisi on a working visit from March 3 to 4. Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili received him at Tbilisi International Airport. The Armenian delegation also includes Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, Arayik Harutyunyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, Education Minister Zhanna Andreasyan, …

For nearly three years, the Armenian government has been trying to attract women to military service, but results have been modest, with only one women's battalion currently existing in the country.

Regional * The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its travel advice for countries bordering Iran – Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkmenistan, and Turkey – ‘amid ongoing tensions in the region’. Armenia * Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to increase pensions in line with inflation each year starting from 2027 or 2028. This follows decision adopted days earlier to increase pensions by up to ֏10,000 ($27) by April, ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for J

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Warsaw, and Tusk's subsequent video shared on social media received numerous reactions.

Armenian Noah failed to advance.

Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan has praised head coach Cristian Chivu for his impact at Stadio San Siro.During his recent interview via FCInter1908, the 37-year-old hailed Chivu’s early…

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, known for his interesting social media posts, has released another bizarre video, this time joined by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Armenia has requested the European Union to deploy a team to help combat Russian disinformation campaigns in the country, particularly in the lead-up to upcoming elections.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s chief adviser Akif Çağatay Kılıç on Wednesday received Igor Khovayev, Moscow’s special representative for the normalization process between Azerbai...

Armenia reportedly requested the EU to dispatch a team to identify and counter Russian disinformation ahead of its elections.

Officials from Azerbaijan and Armenia met to discuss potential confidence-building measures, aiming to improve relations between the two countries.

The Arbat Battalion, which fights as an irregular military unit alongside Russia’s Armed Forces, is made up of around 500 people, most of whom are ethnic Armenians.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of 'Trump’s Board of Peace,' an organization both countries joined in January.

AC Milan handed Inter Milan a huge Serie A title boost last night by sharing the spoils with Como in a 1-1 draw at San Siro.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, Milan’s slip-up eased t...

Armenia has introduced a temporary visa-free regime for Indian passport holders with specific residence permits from Gulf, US, and European countries, allowing stays of up to 180 days annually.