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News | 2026/05/28 11:34

Kazakhstan and Russia Discuss the Possibility of a New Gas Pipeline to China

The authorities of Kazakhstan and Russia have begun discussions on the prospects of launching a new gas pipeline through the territory of the republic to the People's Republic of China. This was reported to the media by Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy Erlan Akkenzhanov.Project capacity and transit conditions As the energy minister noted, the parties are discussing the option of construct...

News | 2026/05/28 11:29

Armenia received a letter from the Russian Minister of Energy and will respond as necessary. MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia received a letter from the Russian Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilev, addressed to the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, by 15:00. According to media reports, the Russian side threatened Armenia with a unilateral suspension or cancellation of the agreement on the supply of gas, oil products, and unprocessed diamonds if...

News | 2026/05/28 11:25

Urea and flour sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan

Today, 2 wagons of urea and 1 wagon of flour were sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan. This is reported by Azerbaijani media:It should be noted that so far, more than 28 thousand tons of grain, over 4 thousand tons of fertilizers, 133 tons of aluminum, and 68 tons of buckwheat have been sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan:We remind that alongside the transit, oil products are also ex...

News | 2026/05/27 20:20

Important News of May 27

1. Shoigu: “Yerevan must decide which path it will take”Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Sergey Shoigu stated that new threats are emerging in the CSTO responsibility zone, mainly from NATO member European countries.Criticism. Shoigu expressed regret that Armenia, which has adopted a policy of joining the European Union, is seeking protection “next to the immediate source of threat,” em...

News | 2026/05/27 19:19

Business News for May 27

The procedure for restoring driving rights will changeAfter a year of deprivation, a driver can restore their rights once without examination for 50,000 drams. A one-year probation period will be established with only 6 points.There is no threat of canceling the agreement with the RFThe Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure has denied media reports regarding fuel and diamond su...

News | 2026/05/27 18:40

Zoo Entry on June 1st Will Be Free for Citizens Under 16

In honor of International Children's Day, on June 1st from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, there will be a real celebration at the Yerevan Zoo.The zoo informed that the bus, which daily brings citizens for free from the Youth Metro station, will be at the stop at 09:30 AM, from where it will depart on a several-hour schedule.The zoo also mentioned that the entrance fee for citizens over 16 years old wil...

News | 2026/05/27 18:34

The list of desired numbers is expanding

The Government of Armenia has adopted a decision that fully defines and clarifies the criteria for desired numbers for the registration of vehicles of individuals and legal entities.The essence of regulation and new combinations According to the new decision, certain combinations that fall outside the main criteria for desired numbers will now be automatically classified as desired numbers. In par...

News | 2026/05/27 18:13

The electric car jointly created by BYD and Chopard sold for a record price

The unique Denza Z9 GT electric car, jointly created by the Chinese BYD automotive group and the Swiss luxury brand Chopard, was sold at a charity auction for $815,000. This figure makes the model the most expensive Denza car ever sold.Charity context The car was auctioned in the city of Antibes, France, during the amfAR charity gala held as part of the Cannes Film Festival. All proceeds from the...

News | 2026/05/27 18:08

What results have been recorded in Armenian companies. The SFS and Rosselkhoznadzor summarize the inspections

With the participation of representatives of the Food Safety Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia (SFS) and the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of the Russian Federation (Rosselkhoznadzor), a working meeting was held. The parties discussed the preliminary results of joint inspections conducted in Armenian companies operating in the veterinary and phytosanitary s...

News | 2026/05/27 17:47

Zelensky Sends Urgent Letter to Trump: What Details Are Known

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent an official letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders, warning about the growing deficit of the country's air defense (AD) systems, particularly ballistic missile capabilities. This was reported by the Kyiv Independent, citing a copy of the document that has come into its possession:Strategic Dependency and Threats Kyiv&#03...

News | 2026/05/27 17:32

Here’s the Surprising Reason Steve Wozniak Co-Founded Apple — And It Wasn’t to ‘Make Money’

In 1976, Steve Wozniak teamed up with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne to launch Apple, setting in motion a tech giant that would go on to reshape modern technology.Yet despite Apple’s evolution into a $4.5 trillion powerhouse behind products like the iPhone and iPad, Wozniak says the idea of building a global tech giant was never a part of the original vision.“When you try things, they don’t have to b...

News | 2026/05/27 16:26

Under What Circumstances Will Russia Suspend the Gas Agreement with Armenia

The Russian Federation has provided the Republic of Armenia with information regarding the consequences that may arise if Yerevan continues the process of joining the European Union. This was stated in an interview with the agency "RIA Novosti" by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.Content of the letter and legal grounds According to Zakharova, th...

News | 2026/05/27 15:39

Citizens of the RA returning from the Middle East will be compensated for the cost of return tickets

The Government of Armenia approved a simplified procedure for compensating the cost of return airline tickets for RA citizens returning from the conflict in the Middle East at its meeting on May 27. So far, citizens have submitted about 500 applications to the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).Financial volumes and limits According to the draft prepared for the Executive Committee meeting, the...

News | 2026/05/27 14:58

David Ishkhanyan's Address from Baku Prison

Yesterday, a preliminary court hearing took place in the Baku Court of Appeals regarding our appeal. We appealed the decision of the Baku Military Court from February 5, and yesterday this case began, with the first court session scheduled for July 2. This was stated by the former Chairman of the National Assembly of Artsakh, David Ishkhanyan, in his address.“Peace and trial, it is very unique, es...

News | 2026/05/27 14:57

The passage procedure through the Hormuz Strait will change

The conditions and legal regime for the passage of ships through the Hormuz Strait will undergo structural changes, and from now on a new order will be established in the region. This was announced by Ali Bagheri, the deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. The information is reported by TASS agency:Context of the statement The Iranian high-ranking official expressed thi...