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International affairs | 2026/10/07 12:25

US Embassy Warns of Possible Plague Case in Irkutsk. Russian Side Denies

In Russia, the US Embassy has issued a warning about a possible case of plague in the Irkutsk region, concerning the death of one person and related quarantine restrictions:What Russian authorities report. The Russian side clarified that the deceased person was found to have pneumonia of unknown origin, and the conducted tests did not detect the plague pathogen:US Embassy's recommendations.Sa...

News | 2026/10/07 11:58

Armenia at the World Travel Awards 2026 in the global nomination. How to vote

The Ministry of Economy informs that Armenia has been nominated in the prestigious category of “World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2026,” gaining the opportunity to receive one of the highest recognitions in the international tourism sector.Armenia's rich history, cultural heritage, and millennia-old traditions are once again presented on the global tourism platform.The voting is open until...

News | 2026/10/07 11:42

Tourism Growth in Armenia. September Figures

In September 2026, Armenia was visited by 290,016 tourists. This was reported by the Minister of Economy of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, on his Facebook page:By the numbers.+27%. The September figure is about 27% higher than the same month in 2025:+28%. The growth was about 28% compared to August 2026:Record figure. The September figure became the highest monthly figure for the first nine months of 20...

News | 2026/10/07 11:32

Record Water Reserves in Akhuryan Reservoir for This Time of Year

In the Akhuryan Reservoir — a record water reserve for this time of year, wrote Levon Azizyan, director of the Hydro-Meteorological and Monitoring Center of the RA.“As of October 6, the volume of accumulated water in the Akhuryan Reservoir was 432 million m³. This is the highest figure recorded for this time of year in the entire history of the reservoir's operation,” he wrote.

Partner materials | 2026/10/07 10:00

Beyond Borders in Yerevan: International Solutions for Business, Investment and Life Abroad

On 29 October 2026, Lawitt Buro will host Beyond Borders in Yerevan, an intimate business event for entrepreneurs, investors and private clients exploring international opportunities for business development, investment, asset protection and relocation.The event will bring together experts from different areas of international legal and business consulting. The main purpose of Beyond Borders is to...

Analysis | 2026/10/06 17:54

5 Truths About PR That Entrepreneurs Learn from Their Mistakes

5 truths about PR that entrepreneurs learn the hard way

News | 2026/10/06 17:15

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, together with the World Bank's Regional Director Roland Price, representatives of the Armenian government, and the World Bank, discussed the progress of programs being implemented with the World Bank. This was reported by the government's press service.The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the bank's investment in Armenia's...

News | 2026/10/06 16:30

Construction Materials Crisis in Armenia: What is the Main Issue

The construction market has been experiencing a sharp deficit of essential materials for the second month now. On October 1, the government even urgently canceled import duties on cement, but it seems that the main issue is not the lack of cement at all, writes Your Beloved Economic Edition on its Telegram channel.Statistical data for September is still unavailable, but judging by the August figur...

News | 2026/10/06 16:01

Deadline for registering unauthorized constructions built until 2021 is December 31: Cadastre Committee

The Cadastre Committee of Armenia reminds that the deadline for registering unauthorized constructions built until 2021 is set for December 31, 2026.Details of the process.Surveyor selection. For registration purposes, the stakeholder applies to a surveyor who has obtained a qualification certificate from the Cadastre Committee, who conducts the surveying work and agrees on the results with the ci...

News | 2026/10/06 14:15

Cases of Advanced Breast Cancer in Armenia Decrease

Thanks to state funding and the expansion of screening programs, cases of breast cancer detected at stage 4 (advanced) in Armenia have decreased from 40% in 2018 to 13% by 2025-2026.By the numbers>1600 — the number of new cases recorded annually in Armenia.~30% — the percentage of women responding to invitations for screening tests (most still miss the opportunity for early detection).1500 wome...

Brands and market | 2026/10/06 11:56

September 2026 Securities Market Data at the Armenia Stock Exchange

Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) has summarized the trading activity for September 2026. During the month, a dynamic trading environment has been maintained, highlighting growing investor confidence and market activity.On the primary auction platform of AMX, the allocation volume of government bonds was more than 45․4 billion AMD. Meanwhile, 91 transactions were conducted on the secondary market, with...

International affairs | 2026/10/06 11:54

‘El Niño’ Will Put 347 Million Children at Risk — UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warns that climate anomalies caused by ‘El Niño’ will pose a serious threat to children in 100 countries worldwide from October to December 2026.Why it matters Extreme wet or dry weather conditions increase the likelihood of floods and droughts, directly threatening the lives, health, and education of hundreds of millions of children.By the numbers,...

International affairs | 2026/10/06 11:43

Trump to Personally Fund 'Patriotic' Advertising Campaigns

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will no longer use public funds for his advertising campaigns.Why this matters Following a wave of criticism regarding advertisements funded by the state budget, Trump has decided to switch to self-financing to ease tensions.What Trump says On the Truth Social network, the U.S. president explained his move:“The radical left is upset that I am publi...

International affairs | 2026/10/06 11:02

The anomalously hot summer of 2026 cost France 16 billion euros

Climate anomalies and hot weather have dealt a severe blow to the French economy, causing significant damage to agriculture, healthcare, and the state budget.By the numbers:16 billion euros: Total damage caused by the hot summer, according to the parliamentary commission (MP Éric Coquerel).8.7 billion euros: Net losses for farmers (total losses in the sector were around 10 billion euros).~3 billio...

International affairs | 2026/10/05 15:55

Winners of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine Announced

The method of optogenetics discovered by the laureates allows for the study and control of nerve cells using light, laying the foundation for a new era in neuroscience.Laureates:Karl Deisseroth (Stanford University, Howard Hughes Medical Institute)Peter Hegemann (Humboldt University of Berlin)Georg Nagel (University of Würzburg)Scientific breakthrough:Discovery: Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel disc...