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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Russian medical laboratory chain Helix plans to enter Armenian market with an investment of $1.6 million - Arka.amRussian medical laboratory chain Helix plans to enter Armenian market with an investment of $1.6 million  Arka.am

WFP Armenia Country Brief, August 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Armenia Country Brief, August 2025  ReliefWeb

Indians face inhumane treatment at Georgia-Armenia border: 'Forced to sit on footpath like cattle' - India TV NewsIndians face inhumane treatment at Georgia-Armenia border: 'Forced to sit on footpath like cattle'  India TV News

Russia to suspend gas supplies to Armenia for 10 days from Tuesday - Anadolu AjansiRussia to suspend gas supplies to Armenia for 10 days from Tuesday  Anadolu Ajansi

Lotus Professional’s Beauty Carnival Captivates Armenia - ThePrintLotus Professional’s Beauty Carnival Captivates Armenia  ThePrint

Armenia drops Mt. Agri symbol in goodwill gesture toward Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahArmenia drops Mt. Agri symbol in goodwill gesture toward Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Lessons Learned Report Armenia Population Movement (DREF MDRAM014) - ReliefWebLessons Learned Report Armenia Population Movement (DREF MDRAM014)  ReliefWeb

Indian traveller allege ‘inhuman treatment’ at Georgia-Armenia border, Insta post sparks outrage - GujaratSamachar EnglishIndian traveller allege ‘inhuman treatment’ at Georgia-Armenia border, Insta post sparks outrage  GujaratSamachar English

Armenia 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Is loss to Armenia worst result in Republic of Ireland's history? - BBCArmenia 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Is loss to Armenia worst result in Republic of Ireland's history?  BBC

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

Armenia - Azerbaijan: US-brokered deal could ease tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan - CredendoArmenia - Azerbaijan: US-brokered deal could ease tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan  Credendo

Commissioner Kos in Azerbaijan and Armenia to advance EU cooperation and connectivity agenda in the South Caucasus - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodCommissioner Kos in Azerbaijan and Armenia to advance EU cooperation and connectivity agenda in the South Caucasus  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Lotus Professionals Beauty Carnival Captivates Armenia - Tribune IndiaLotus Professionals Beauty Carnival Captivates Armenia  Tribune India

2025 GenEd Teacher Fellows complete study tour in Armenia - The Armenian Weekly2025 GenEd Teacher Fellows complete study tour in Armenia  The Armenian Weekly

Gazprom trying to squeeze Armenia - EurasianetGazprom trying to squeeze Armenia  Eurasianet

EU Commissioner Marta Kos begins three-day visit to Azerbaijan and Armenia - AnewZEU Commissioner Marta Kos begins three-day visit to Azerbaijan and Armenia  AnewZ

Armenia and France Discuss Steps Toward Establishing a Strategic Partnership - MassisPostArmenia and France Discuss Steps Toward Establishing a Strategic Partnership  MassisPost

European Football 2024/25: Records, Trends, and Armenia’s Place - SportaranEuropean Football 2024/25: Records, Trends, and Armenia’s Place  Sportaran

Russia’s imperial approach toward Armenia and Azerbaijan has backfired - Atlantic CouncilRussia’s imperial approach toward Armenia and Azerbaijan has backfired  Atlantic Council

Pope Leo holds first audience for Armenian Catholicos Karekin II - Vatican NewsPope Leo holds first audience for Armenian Catholicos Karekin II  Vatican News

Armenia's Pashinyan drops Mount Ararat from border stamps in 'concession' to Turkey - AL-MonitorArmenia's Pashinyan drops Mount Ararat from border stamps in 'concession' to Turkey  AL-Monitor

Sacred Dialogues: From the Louvre to the History Museum of Armenia to open on Independence Day - ArmenpressSacred Dialogues: From the Louvre to the History Museum of Armenia to open on Independence Day  Armenpress

Trump: Friendship with Armenia and Azerbaijan Is Eternal - MassisPostTrump: Friendship with Armenia and Azerbaijan Is Eternal  MassisPost

Russia charges Armenian-Ukrainian man over 2023 Moscow assassination of ex–Ukrainian MP - OC MediaRussia charges Armenian-Ukrainian man over 2023 Moscow assassination of ex–Ukrainian MP  OC Media

EU Enlargement Commissioner to visit Armenia - ArmenpressEU Enlargement Commissioner to visit Armenia  Armenpress

Pashinyan’s government: Dismantling Armenia from within - The Armenian WeeklyPashinyan’s government: Dismantling Armenia from within  The Armenian Weekly

Armenia Increases Contribution to World Bank’s IDA by 30% - orissadiary.comArmenia Increases Contribution to World Bank’s IDA by 30%  orissadiary.com

Armenia removes image of Türkiye's Mount Agri from passport stamps - trtworld.comArmenia removes image of Türkiye's Mount Agri from passport stamps  trtworld.com

Tickets for the Hungary – Armenia match: applications are now open - SportaranTickets for the Hungary – Armenia match: applications are now open  Sportaran

Stuck in old dogmas, ex-diplomat hinders Armenia’s path to peace - AzerNewsStuck in old dogmas, ex-diplomat hinders Armenia’s path to peace  AzerNews

Armenia Holds Key Rate Steady - TradingViewArmenia Holds Key Rate Steady  TradingView

Armenia U17 youth national team lost to Greece in a friendly match - SportaranArmenia U17 youth national team lost to Greece in a friendly match  Sportaran

The Netherlands provides $16 million to house displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians - OC MediaThe Netherlands provides $16 million to house displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians  OC Media

Armenia and China discuss Baku-Yerevan relations - AnewZArmenia and China discuss Baku-Yerevan relations  AnewZ

Pashinyan’s policies draw scrutiny on security, sovereignty and the spirit of a nation - The Armenian WeeklyPashinyan’s policies draw scrutiny on security, sovereignty and the spirit of a nation  The Armenian Weekly

Russia backs possible swift normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations - Zakharova - ArmenpressRussia backs possible swift normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations - Zakharova  Armenpress

China, Armenia establish strategic partnership, Chinese state media report - ReutersChina, Armenia establish strategic partnership, Chinese state media report  Reuters

Armenia’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Concludes Performances at the 2025 World Championships - SportaranArmenia’s Freestyle Wrestling Team Concludes Performances at the 2025 World Championships  Sportaran

Freeing Captive Bears from Armenia’s Backyards and Basements - Yale E360Freeing Captive Bears from Armenia’s Backyards and Basements  Yale E360

Symbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts - commonspace.euSymbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts  commonspace.eu

Russia MFA: CSTO takes into account Armenia's statements that its participation in the organization is currently frozen - NEWS.amRussia MFA: CSTO takes into account Armenia's statements that its participation in the organization is currently frozen  NEWS.am

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

COMMENT: US-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal exposes Russia’s strategic failures - IntelliNewsCOMMENT: US-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal exposes Russia’s strategic failures  IntelliNews

Iran-Armenia ties reached new levels - Mehr News AgencyIran-Armenia ties reached new levels  Mehr News Agency

Armenia U17 — Greece U17: Live Stream - SportaranArmenia U17 — Greece U17: Live Stream  Sportaran

Armenian Cup: “Sardarapat” and “Gandzasar” Continue the Fight - SportaranArmenian Cup: “Sardarapat” and “Gandzasar” Continue the Fight  Sportaran

Armenia sentences soldier for deadly 2023 barrack fire that took lives of 15 service members - OC MediaArmenia sentences soldier for deadly 2023 barrack fire that took lives of 15 service members  OC Media

US government warns travelers "stopping is not allowed" - TheStreetUS government warns travelers "stopping is not allowed"  TheStreet

On the making of queer Armenian art - The Armenian WeeklyOn the making of queer Armenian art  The Armenian Weekly

Armenia to remove Mount Ararat from passport stamps in symbolic step toward Turkey - Turkish MinuteArmenia to remove Mount Ararat from passport stamps in symbolic step toward Turkey  Turkish Minute

Armenia president: Relations with China are one of important directions of our foreign policy - NEWS.amArmenia president: Relations with China are one of important directions of our foreign policy  NEWS.am

Armenia climbs two places, sits at 103rd in FIFA World Ranking - Public Radio of ArmeniaArmenia climbs two places, sits at 103rd in FIFA World Ranking  Public Radio of Armenia

Netherlands to provide EUR 14mln to Armenia for housing for Armenian refugees from Nagorno- Karabakh - ArminfoNetherlands to provide EUR 14mln to Armenia for housing for Armenian refugees from Nagorno- Karabakh  Arminfo

European Commissioner Marta Kos to travel to Armenia after Azerbaijan - Report.azEuropean Commissioner Marta Kos to travel to Armenia after Azerbaijan  Report.az

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

Armenia and Azerbaijan: The Hard Road to a Lasting Peace - International Crisis GroupArmenia and Azerbaijan: The Hard Road to a Lasting Peace  International Crisis Group

Looking at the implications of India’s rising profile in the South Caucasus - EurasianetLooking at the implications of India’s rising profile in the South Caucasus  Eurasianet

Armenia hails ties with Iran after US-brokered peace deal with Azerbaijan | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesArmenia hails ties with Iran after US-brokered peace deal with Azerbaijan | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Armenia international Eduard Spertsyan becomes Russia’s most expensive player – Transfermarkt - Public Radio of ArmeniaArmenia international Eduard Spertsyan becomes Russia’s most expensive player – Transfermarkt  Public Radio of Armenia

Armenia’s Investigative Committee chief participates in 2025 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in China - ArmenpressArmenia’s Investigative Committee chief participates in 2025 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in China  Armenpress

Armenian PM denies link between border stamp change and Türkiye normalization - ArmenpressArmenian PM denies link between border stamp change and Türkiye normalization  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)

Cyclone to bring rain, storms across Armenia - Panorama.amCyclone to bring rain, storms across Armenia  Panorama.am

Armenian leader lauds ties with China - ArmenpressArmenian leader lauds ties with China  Armenpress

Armenia travel - Lonely PlanetArmenia travel  Lonely Planet

Armenia PM: We have created 2 nuclear power plants without fuss, without cutting a ribbon - NEWS.amArmenia PM: We have created 2 nuclear power plants without fuss, without cutting a ribbon  NEWS.am

Armenia’s past haunts its present with Sargsyan’s reckless words [OPINION] - AzerNewsArmenia’s past haunts its present with Sargsyan’s reckless words [OPINION]  AzerNews

Armenian FM, OPCW Director-General discuss partnership - ArmenpressArmenian FM, OPCW Director-General discuss partnership  Armenpress

Armenia's actions do not contradict its commitments to Eurasian Economic Union, Russia MFA says - NEWS.amArmenia's actions do not contradict its commitments to Eurasian Economic Union, Russia MFA says  NEWS.am

Armenia marks Viktor Ambartsumian's birthday and Astronomy Day - Panorama.amArmenia marks Viktor Ambartsumian's birthday and Astronomy Day  Panorama.am

India is cobbling Cyprus-Greece-Armenia axis to counter Turkey - Awaz The VoiceIndia is cobbling Cyprus-Greece-Armenia axis to counter Turkey  Awaz The Voice

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

Armenia premier: US president corrected his typo - NEWS.amArmenia premier: US president corrected his typo  NEWS.am

India signs MoU with Armenia for cooperation in field of medical products regulation - NewsonairIndia signs MoU with Armenia for cooperation in field of medical products regulation  Newsonair

Pashinyan: Unblocking of regional communications will increase transit potential of Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan - NEWS.amPashinyan: Unblocking of regional communications will increase transit potential of Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan  NEWS.am

ECHR rules Armenia responsible for deaths in 2008 post-election protests - Public Radio of ArmeniaECHR rules Armenia responsible for deaths in 2008 post-election protests  Public Radio of Armenia

Open trial of Armenian ex-leaders and military figures to resume in Baku - AzerNewsOpen trial of Armenian ex-leaders and military figures to resume in Baku  AzerNews

With the Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal, It’s a New Era in the Caucasus - Foreign PolicyWith the Armenia-Azerbaijan Deal, It’s a New Era in the Caucasus  Foreign Policy

Armenia government approves agreement on center for customs expertise of CIS countries - NEWS.amArmenia government approves agreement on center for customs expertise of CIS countries  NEWS.am

Russia says Armenia’s actions do not contradict its EAEU obligations - Public Radio of ArmeniaRussia says Armenia’s actions do not contradict its EAEU obligations  Public Radio of Armenia

Armenia defense minister attends 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum (PHOTOS) - NEWS.amArmenia defense minister attends 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum (PHOTOS)  NEWS.am

Armenia premier: We did the right thing by withdrawing troops from Goris-Kapan road without border delimitation - NEWS.amArmenia premier: We did the right thing by withdrawing troops from Goris-Kapan road without border delimitation  NEWS.am

Why India and Armenia are now taking their relationship to new heights - Atlantic CouncilWhy India and Armenia are now taking their relationship to new heights  Atlantic Council

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Closer to home - The Armenian WeeklyCloser to home  The Armenian Weekly

2025 GenEd Teacher Fellows Complete Study Tour in Armenia - Asbarez2025 GenEd Teacher Fellows Complete Study Tour in Armenia  Asbarez

Turkmenistan and Armenia explore new trade platforms through joint houses - Trend News AgencyTurkmenistan and Armenia explore new trade platforms through joint houses  Trend News Agency

Armenia, ICC leaders discuss rule of law and Rome Statute alignment - Public Radio of ArmeniaArmenia, ICC leaders discuss rule of law and Rome Statute alignment  Public Radio of Armenia

Armenia seeks to reframe security perspective, Pashinyan and other officials say - OC MediaArmenia seeks to reframe security perspective, Pashinyan and other officials say  OC Media

Pashinyan Under Fire Over ‘Pro-Turkish’ Change in Armenian Passport Stamps - The Armenian Mirror-SpectatorPashinyan Under Fire Over ‘Pro-Turkish’ Change in Armenian Passport Stamps  The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

On Armenia's Independence Day, a festive procession of military orchestras will be held in Yerevan - Arka.amOn Armenia's Independence Day, a festive procession of military orchestras will be held in Yerevan  Arka.am

Paris-based think tank hosts Armenia discussion - ArmenpressParis-based think tank hosts Armenia discussion  Armenpress

The Country Climate and Development Report for Armenia - World BankThe Country Climate and Development Report for Armenia  World Bank

Armenia, Turkey and the Ecological Path to Peace - ForbesArmenia, Turkey and the Ecological Path to Peace  Forbes

PM explains removal of Mount Ararat image from Armenia border entry, exit stamps by security reasons - NEWS.amPM explains removal of Mount Ararat image from Armenia border entry, exit stamps by security reasons  NEWS.am

Iran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact - Al JazeeraIran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact  Al Jazeera

European Commissioner for Enlargement to visit Armenia - Mediamax.amEuropean Commissioner for Enlargement to visit Armenia  Mediamax.am

Armenian PM: Construction of border bridge with Iran remains on agenda - Report.azArmenian PM: Construction of border bridge with Iran remains on agenda  Report.az

Armenia and Azerbaijan - European Commission - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsArmenia and Azerbaijan - European Commission  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations