Armenia

Country Armenia
Capital Yerevan
Continent Asia
Currency Dram(AMD)
Languages Armenian

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Introduction

Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Ottoman. During World War I in the western portion of Armenia, Ottoman Turkey instituted a policy of forced resettlement coupled with other harsh practices that resulted in an estimated 1 million Armenian deaths. The eastern area of Armenia was ceded by the Ottomans to Russia in 1828; this portion declared its independence in 1918, but was conquered by the Soviet Red Army in 1920. Armenian leaders remain preoccupied by the long conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, a primarily Armenian-populated region, assigned to Soviet Azerbaijan in the 1920s by Moscow. Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. By May 1994, when a cease-fire took hold, ethnic Armenian forces held not only Nagorno-Karabakh but also a significant portion of Azerbaijan proper. The economies of both sides have been hurt by their inability to make substantial progress toward a peaceful resolution. Turkey closed the common border with Armenia in 1994 because of the Armenian separatists' control of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas, further hampering Armenian economic growth. However, in 2009 senior Armenian leaders began pursuing rapprochement with Turkey, which could result in the border reopening.

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Armenia opens border to Türkiye-bound Azerbaijani trucks amid thaw | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahArmenia opens border to Türkiye-bound Azerbaijani trucks amid thaw | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Armenia invites Erdogan, Aliyev to Yerevan summit - Hürriyet Daily NewsArmenia invites Erdogan, Aliyev to Yerevan summit  Hürriyet Daily News

Trump mocked by European leaders over Armenia-Albania mix-up - politico.euTrump mocked by European leaders over Armenia-Albania mix-up  politico.eu

A deserted rail station on Trump's route to peace where global interests collide - BBCA deserted rail station on Trump's route to peace where global interests collide  BBC

Trump claims he ended a war - between countries that are 4,000 miles apart - The IndependentTrump claims he ended a war - between countries that are 4,000 miles apart  The Independent

Putin’s War in Ukraine Is Breaking Russia’s Hold Over Its Former Empire - Bloomberg.comPutin’s War in Ukraine Is Breaking Russia’s Hold Over Its Former Empire  Bloomberg.com

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Armenia: Tigran Barseghyan 'lost his head' - Finn Azaz on headbutt - BBCRepublic of Ireland 1-0 Armenia: Tigran Barseghyan 'lost his head' - Finn Azaz on headbutt  BBC

Implementation by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia of ECRI priority recommendations - coe.intImplementation by Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia of ECRI priority recommendations  coe.int

Azerbaijan, Armenia Hold First Direct Civil Society Meeting in Yerevan After 30 Years - Caspian NewsAzerbaijan, Armenia Hold First Direct Civil Society Meeting in Yerevan After 30 Years  Caspian News

Thank you, Pakistan! Did Op Sindoor propaganda about Rafale jets convince Armenia to buy India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI? - theweek.inThank you, Pakistan! Did Op Sindoor propaganda about Rafale jets convince Armenia to buy India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI?  theweek.in

GNTO head at global tourism forum in Armenia - eKathimerini.comGNTO head at global tourism forum in Armenia  eKathimerini.com

Armenia Becomes Newest IUCN Member - NewsonairArmenia Becomes Newest IUCN Member  Newsonair

EIB and Armenia Sign €100M Deal to Boost SMEs, Jobs, and Green Growth - DevdiscourseEIB and Armenia Sign €100M Deal to Boost SMEs, Jobs, and Green Growth  Devdiscourse

Armenia Sees Record Tourism Growth with Millions of Visitors , Highlighting Global Appeal - Travel And Tour WorldArmenia Sees Record Tourism Growth with Millions of Visitors , Highlighting Global Appeal  Travel And Tour World

A Blueprint for Shaping India–Armenia Economic Partnership - orfonline.orgA Blueprint for Shaping India–Armenia Economic Partnership  orfonline.org

Time for Baku, New Delhi to fine-tune ties as Armenia, Pakistan look to improve relations - The Economic TimesTime for Baku, New Delhi to fine-tune ties as Armenia, Pakistan look to improve relations  The Economic Times

IUCN welcomes Armenia as its newest State Member - IUCNIUCN welcomes Armenia as its newest State Member  IUCN

Saving forgotten voices in stone: Armenian epigraphic heritage across India - The Armenian WeeklySaving forgotten voices in stone: Armenian epigraphic heritage across India  The Armenian Weekly

???? Patrick Fiori set to represent Armenia at Eurovision 2027? - That Eurovision Site???? Patrick Fiori set to represent Armenia at Eurovision 2027?  That Eurovision Site

From flights to electricity grids, Turkey-Armenia ties slowly advance - AL-MonitorFrom flights to electricity grids, Turkey-Armenia ties slowly advance  AL-Monitor

Armenia to increase efforts for EU membership in 2026, says Foreign Minister - OC MediaArmenia to increase efforts for EU membership in 2026, says Foreign Minister  OC Media

The magisterial modernism of Yerevan, Armenia’s rock-star capital - Apollo – The International Art MagazineThe magisterial modernism of Yerevan, Armenia’s rock-star capital  Apollo – The International Art Magazine

GNTO Leader At World Tourism Forum In Armenia, Shaping The Future Of Global Tourism With A Focus On Sustainability, Inclusion, And International Collaboration - Travel And Tour WorldGNTO Leader At World Tourism Forum In Armenia, Shaping The Future Of Global Tourism With A Focus On Sustainability, Inclusion, And International Collaboration  Travel And Tour World

Armenia to launch nationwide cashback scheme - OC MediaArmenia to launch nationwide cashback scheme  OC Media

Armenia Economic Activity at 4-Month High - TradingViewArmenia Economic Activity at 4-Month High  TradingView

Azerbaijan and Armenia Sign Landmark Agreement to End Decades-Long Conflict - NewsonairAzerbaijan and Armenia Sign Landmark Agreement to End Decades-Long Conflict  Newsonair

Armenia eyes doubling trade volume with Türkiye following border reopening - Türkiye TodayArmenia eyes doubling trade volume with Türkiye following border reopening  Türkiye Today

Trilateral talks between India, Iran & Armenia aimed at developing areas of mutual interest - NewsonairTrilateral talks between India, Iran & Armenia aimed at developing areas of mutual interest  Newsonair

Russia will be able to send cargo through Azerbaijan to Armenia - OC MediaRussia will be able to send cargo through Azerbaijan to Armenia  OC Media

EUMA visits children at village school in Gegharkunik Province - ArmenpressEUMA visits children at village school in Gegharkunik Province  Armenpress

Introducing SunChild NGO, IUCN’s new Member in Armenia - IUCNIntroducing SunChild NGO, IUCN’s new Member in Armenia  IUCN

Authentic Georgia, Armenia, & Azerbaijan tours: Cascade Travel’s boutique, locally crafted adventures - OC MediaAuthentic Georgia, Armenia, & Azerbaijan tours: Cascade Travel’s boutique, locally crafted adventures  OC Media

Millions missing from Armenia’s state power grid company, no one charged - civilnet.amMillions missing from Armenia’s state power grid company, no one charged  civilnet.am

Armenia Bombed Civilians in Azerbaijan Five Years Ago - Caspian NewsArmenia Bombed Civilians in Azerbaijan Five Years Ago  Caspian News

Russia aims to develop rail route to Armenia via Azerbaijan - qazinform.comRussia aims to develop rail route to Armenia via Azerbaijan  qazinform.com

Armenia’s painful reorientation toward the West - IntelliNewsArmenia’s painful reorientation toward the West  IntelliNews

Armenia says Azerbaijani and Turkish presidents invited to EPC summit in Yerevan - AnewZArmenia says Azerbaijani and Turkish presidents invited to EPC summit in Yerevan  AnewZ

Armenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025 - ICRCArmenia: Operational highlights for the first half of 2025  ICRC

Armenia’s struggle for post-conflict future meets Church resistance - AzerNewsArmenia’s struggle for post-conflict future meets Church resistance  AzerNews

Russian activists call on Armenia to investigate murder of Chechen woman in Yerevan - OC MediaRussian activists call on Armenia to investigate murder of Chechen woman in Yerevan  OC Media

Sandu: Russia shifting focus to Armenia after election setbacks - AnewZSandu: Russia shifting focus to Armenia after election setbacks  AnewZ

Around 50 delegations expected in Armenia during 8th European Political Community Summit - ArmenpressAround 50 delegations expected in Armenia during 8th European Political Community Summit  Armenpress

Memories on a plate — How a forgotten Armenian village became a culinary destination - OC MediaMemories on a plate — How a forgotten Armenian village became a culinary destination  OC Media

The Kautilyan Mandala and Armenia: India’s Strategic Imperative in the Caucasus - orfonline.orgThe Kautilyan Mandala and Armenia: India’s Strategic Imperative in the Caucasus  orfonline.org

Armenian exports to Germany surge nearly 80% - ArmenpressArmenian exports to Germany surge nearly 80%  Armenpress

Armenia’s Economic Activity Grows by 7.6% in First Nine Months of 2025 - MassisPostArmenia’s Economic Activity Grows by 7.6% in First Nine Months of 2025  MassisPost

How Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal Reconfigurates Eurasia’s Connectivity, Balance of Power - The Astana TimesHow Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal Reconfigurates Eurasia’s Connectivity, Balance of Power  The Astana Times

Armenia’s former security chief says he doesn’t know why Pashinyan refused to halt 2020 war - civilnet.amArmenia’s former security chief says he doesn’t know why Pashinyan refused to halt 2020 war  civilnet.am

Speaker confident in ‘successful’ Armenian general elections after EU-supported reforms - ArmenpressSpeaker confident in ‘successful’ Armenian general elections after EU-supported reforms  Armenpress

Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly - parliament.amRules of Procedure of the National Assembly  parliament.am

IAEA Concludes Long Term Operational Safety Review of Armenia’s Nuclear Power Plant - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Concludes Long Term Operational Safety Review of Armenia’s Nuclear Power Plant  International Atomic Energy Agency

Armenian official highlights positive dynamics in Azerbaijan relations - ArmenpressArmenian official highlights positive dynamics in Azerbaijan relations  Armenpress

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Armenia as relations improve - Euronews.comTurkish Airlines to launch flights to Armenia as relations improve  Euronews.com

ADB President Strengthens Partnership with Armenia, Honors 20 Years of Development Cooperation - Asian Development BankADB President Strengthens Partnership with Armenia, Honors 20 Years of Development Cooperation  Asian Development Bank

MP Hayk Mamijanyan meets MEP Nacho Sánchez Amor - ArmenpressMP Hayk Mamijanyan meets MEP Nacho Sánchez Amor  Armenpress

Stop the Bloodshed, Defend Armenia - Horizon WeeklyStop the Bloodshed, Defend Armenia  Horizon Weekly

Armenian Speaker of Parliament reaffirms unwavering commitment to democratic reforms - ArmenpressArmenian Speaker of Parliament reaffirms unwavering commitment to democratic reforms  Armenpress

Armenia and Azerbaijan: Peace or Pause? - ClingendaelArmenia and Azerbaijan: Peace or Pause?  Clingendael

Armenia ready to allow Turkish truck transit to Azerbaijan, Pashinyan says - Yeni Safak EnglishArmenia ready to allow Turkish truck transit to Azerbaijan, Pashinyan says  Yeni Safak English

Euronest plenary session: Speaker praises peace process with Azerbaijan but notes unresolved issue of POWs - ArmenpressEuronest plenary session: Speaker praises peace process with Azerbaijan but notes unresolved issue of POWs  Armenpress

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Armenia - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Armenia  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

“Trust a snake over an Armenian”: Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian’s bold reply shuts down racist - The Times of India“Trust a snake over an Armenian”: Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian’s bold reply shuts down racist  The Times of India

Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Agreement brokered by the United States - Vision IASArmenia–Azerbaijan Peace Agreement brokered by the United States  Vision IAS

Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly - parliament.amRules of Procedure of the National Assembly  parliament.am

Armenia invites Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Erdogan to EPC summit in Yerevan - AzerNewsArmenia invites Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Erdogan to EPC summit in Yerevan  AzerNews

The India-Armenia Partnership in a Shifting Caucasus - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThe India-Armenia Partnership in a Shifting Caucasus  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Lachin Blockade ‘Eco-Activist’ among Delegation Meeting Armenian Counterparts in Yerevan - The Armenian Mirror-SpectatorLachin Blockade ‘Eco-Activist’ among Delegation Meeting Armenian Counterparts in Yerevan  The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

Armenia is ready to follow the path of peace and democracy - coe.intArmenia is ready to follow the path of peace and democracy  coe.int

Armenia’s Changing Relationship With Russia - ClingendaelArmenia’s Changing Relationship With Russia  Clingendael

Progress in the process of normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan | Home | DEPA | Delegations - European ParliamentProgress in the process of normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan | Home | DEPA | Delegations  European Parliament

Armenia engaging all major players to build new nuclear plant - EurasianetArmenia engaging all major players to build new nuclear plant  Eurasianet

Armenian FM presents foreign policy priorities to visiting journalists, experts - ArmenpressArmenian FM presents foreign policy priorities to visiting journalists, experts  Armenpress

Armenia - Azerbaijan Peace Agreement - Drishti IASArmenia - Azerbaijan Peace Agreement  Drishti IAS

Next Steps for Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace - Hudson InstituteNext Steps for Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace  Hudson Institute

CTBTO Executive Secretary lauds Armenian monitoring station for preventing disinformation on nuclear tests - ArmenpressCTBTO Executive Secretary lauds Armenian monitoring station for preventing disinformation on nuclear tests  Armenpress

Armenia invites Erdogan, Aliyev to 2026 European Political Community Summit - Türkiye TodayArmenia invites Erdogan, Aliyev to 2026 European Political Community Summit  Türkiye Today

Economy minister: Exports from Armenia to Germany up more than 77% in first 8 months of the year - NEWS.amEconomy minister: Exports from Armenia to Germany up more than 77% in first 8 months of the year  NEWS.am

Armenia invites Turkish, Azerbaijani presidents to 2026 EPC summit - Latest news from AzerbaijanArmenia invites Turkish, Azerbaijani presidents to 2026 EPC summit  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Participants of 14th CORLEAP annual meeting visit renovated kindergarten in Yerevan - ArmenpressParticipants of 14th CORLEAP annual meeting visit renovated kindergarten in Yerevan  Armenpress

Armenia’s Ruling Party Denies Vote Buying - ??????????? ??????????Armenia’s Ruling Party Denies Vote Buying  ??????????? ??????????

Pashinyan visits France for Paris Peace Forum and Macron meeting - ArmenpressPashinyan visits France for Paris Peace Forum and Macron meeting  Armenpress

Armenia and Azerbaijan: A milestone on the road to lasting peace - coe.intArmenia and Azerbaijan: A milestone on the road to lasting peace  coe.int

Armenian foreign minister says both sides 'winning' in Azerbaijan talks - AnewZArmenian foreign minister says both sides 'winning' in Azerbaijan talks  AnewZ

Pashinyan outlines transit route for Turkish cargo to Azerbaijan via Armenia, calls for continued progress - Aze.MediaPashinyan outlines transit route for Turkish cargo to Azerbaijan via Armenia, calls for continued progress  Aze.Media

We Have New, Fully Armenian-Designed and Locally Produced Weapons – Papikyan - MassisPostWe Have New, Fully Armenian-Designed and Locally Produced Weapons – Papikyan  MassisPost

Armenian government sees certain problems in Declaration of Independence - Apa.azArmenian government sees certain problems in Declaration of Independence  Apa.az

Anti-corruption progress in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Ukraine remains fragile and at risk of backsliding, OECD reports warn - OECDAnti-corruption progress in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Ukraine remains fragile and at risk of backsliding, OECD reports warn  OECD

The Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal aims to end decades of conflict - Consultancy.euThe Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal aims to end decades of conflict  Consultancy.eu

Volunteers join hundreds of rescuers in search for missing three-year-old in Armenian village - ArmenpressVolunteers join hundreds of rescuers in search for missing three-year-old in Armenian village  Armenpress

Armenia reassures visiting Iran leader it will control Azerbaijan corridor - Al JazeeraArmenia reassures visiting Iran leader it will control Azerbaijan corridor  Al Jazeera

Armenia, Russia, France, India, defence procurement - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesArmenia, Russia, France, India, defence procurement  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

"Historic": Trump Brokers Peace Deal Between Armenia, Azerbaijan - NDTV"Historic": Trump Brokers Peace Deal Between Armenia, Azerbaijan  NDTV

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Armenia: Heimir Hallgrimsson's side beat Armenia to revive campaign - BBCRepublic of Ireland 1-0 Armenia: Heimir Hallgrimsson's side beat Armenia to revive campaign  BBC

Yerevan says current pace of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process is satisfactory - Apa.azYerevan says current pace of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process is satisfactory  Apa.az

Armenia FM also heads for Paris - NEWS.amArmenia FM also heads for Paris  NEWS.am

Armenia travel - Lonely PlanetArmenia travel  Lonely Planet

Vi?t Nam, Armenia hold political consultation in Hà N?i - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam, Armenia hold political consultation in Hà N?i  vietnamnews.vn

Russia shifts focus to Armenia after regional setbacks, Moldovan president warns - Caliber.AzRussia shifts focus to Armenia after regional setbacks, Moldovan president warns  Caliber.Az

Armenia Ready to Facilitate Transit of Cargo Trucks Between Turkey and Azerbaijan Starting Today – Pashinyan - MassisPostArmenia Ready to Facilitate Transit of Cargo Trucks Between Turkey and Azerbaijan Starting Today – Pashinyan  MassisPost

Rules of Procedure of the National Assembly - parliament.amRules of Procedure of the National Assembly  parliament.am