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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Armenian transit corridor gets initial financial infusion - EurasianetArmenian transit corridor gets initial financial infusion  Eurasianet

Türkiye, Armenia vow to pursue normalization without preconditions | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye, Armenia vow to pursue normalization without preconditions | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

‘Armenia ready to reopen border with Türkiye, technical steps needed’ | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah‘Armenia ready to reopen border with Türkiye, technical steps needed’ | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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

Contributor: Armenians deserve more than a transactional peace deal with Azerbaijan - Los Angeles TimesContributor: Armenians deserve more than a transactional peace deal with Azerbaijan  Los Angeles Times

Iran and Russia stand to lose from US deal with Azerbaijan and Armenia - The GuardianIran and Russia stand to lose from US deal with Azerbaijan and Armenia  The Guardian

Trump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement advanced peace, but Washington can’t let up now - Atlantic CouncilTrump’s Armenia-Azerbaijan agreement advanced peace, but Washington can’t let up now  Atlantic Council

Exclusive: Azerbaijan wants deeper U.S. ties after Armenia peace deal - AxiosExclusive: Azerbaijan wants deeper U.S. ties after Armenia peace deal  Axios

India & Iran to hold FO talks in Tehran; trilateral with Armenia soon - The Economic TimesIndia & Iran to hold FO talks in Tehran; trilateral with Armenia soon  The Economic Times

How the Peace Deal Between Azerbaijan and Armenia Could Die in the Cradle - War on the RocksHow the Peace Deal Between Azerbaijan and Armenia Could Die in the Cradle  War on the Rocks

Border wall between Azerbaijan and Armenia divides village - dw.comBorder wall between Azerbaijan and Armenia divides village  dw.com

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo pushes selfie hunter in Armenia hotel as lip reader uncovers x rated outb - The Times of IndiaAl-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo pushes selfie hunter in Armenia hotel as lip reader uncovers x rated outb  The Times of India

Autumn in Armenia is an Untouched Paradise You Can’t Afford to Miss in 2025—Find Out Why - Travel And Tour WorldAutumn in Armenia is an Untouched Paradise You Can’t Afford to Miss in 2025—Find Out Why  Travel And Tour World

World Cup qualifying: Armenia stun Republic of Ireland while Norway hit 11 - The GuardianWorld Cup qualifying: Armenia stun Republic of Ireland while Norway hit 11  The Guardian

Azerbaijan-Armenia Agreement: US Entry Upsets Balance of Power in the South Caucuses - Al Jazeera Centre for StudiesAzerbaijan-Armenia Agreement: US Entry Upsets Balance of Power in the South Caucuses  Al Jazeera Centre for Studies

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

Full list and ratings of Armenian footballers in EA FC 26 - SportaranFull list and ratings of Armenian footballers in EA FC 26  Sportaran

Armenia’s Foreign Policy Revolution - Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)Armenia’s Foreign Policy Revolution  Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

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

EU welcomes Armenia-Türkiye meeting in Yerevan - Latest news from AzerbaijanEU welcomes Armenia-Türkiye meeting in Yerevan  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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

Türkiye, Armenia hold key talks to advance normalization - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye, Armenia hold key talks to advance normalization  Hürriyet Daily News

Armenia-Azerbaijan deal: Will India’s interest be compromised? - FirstpostArmenia-Azerbaijan deal: Will India’s interest be compromised?  Firstpost

Armenian peace broker: “Don’t wait for a seat at the table – build your own and invite others in - UN Women Europe and Central AsiaArmenian peace broker: “Don’t wait for a seat at the table – build your own and invite others in  UN Women Europe and Central Asia

Armenia–Turkey Special Representatives Ruben Rubinyan and Serdar Kiliç Hold Meeting in Yerevan - MassisPostArmenia–Turkey Special Representatives Ruben Rubinyan and Serdar Kiliç Hold Meeting in Yerevan  MassisPost

Armenia, Turkey Agree to Take Steps toward Launching Gyumri-Kars Railway - AsbarezArmenia, Turkey Agree to Take Steps toward Launching Gyumri-Kars Railway  Asbarez

Turkey and Armenia seek to normalise their relations - HispanatoliaTurkey and Armenia seek to normalise their relations  Hispanatolia

Opinion | The personalisation of power in Armenia endangers democracy - OC MediaOpinion | The personalisation of power in Armenia endangers democracy  OC Media

Armenia U17 Squad for Matches Against Greece - SportaranArmenia U17 Squad for Matches Against Greece  Sportaran

Armenia, US Explore New Trade and Investment Prospects - AsbarezArmenia, US Explore New Trade and Investment Prospects  Asbarez

India, Iran, Armenia discuss further expanding cooperation in connectivity - IndiabloomsIndia, Iran, Armenia discuss further expanding cooperation in connectivity  Indiablooms

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

Turkish Foreign Ministry reports progress with Armenia, including border arrangements - Türkiye TodayTurkish Foreign Ministry reports progress with Armenia, including border arrangements  Türkiye Today

Türkiye's envoy highlights Armenia's positive stance on border reopening - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye's envoy highlights Armenia's positive stance on border reopening  Hürriyet Daily News

Iran Does Not Want to Pay Price For Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Agreement - The Jamestown FoundationIran Does Not Want to Pay Price For Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Agreement  The Jamestown Foundation

Armenian and Turkish special envoys hold talks in Yerevan - OC MediaArmenian and Turkish special envoys hold talks in Yerevan  OC Media

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - who has impressed you? - BBCArmenia v Republic of Ireland - who has impressed you?  BBC

Armenian President: ‘there is no question’ of the nationalisation of Electric Networks - OC MediaArmenian President: ‘there is no question’ of the nationalisation of Electric Networks  OC Media

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

India Risks NATO Alignment in Transcaucasia with US-Backed Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Support - Deccan HeraldIndia Risks NATO Alignment in Transcaucasia with US-Backed Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Support  Deccan Herald

Armenia-Republic of Ireland | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comArmenia-Republic of Ireland | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

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

Armenian President Rules Out War In South Caucasus - Eurasia ReviewArmenian President Rules Out War In South Caucasus  Eurasia Review

Leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan shake hands, sign deal at White House peace summit - The HinduLeaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan shake hands, sign deal at White House peace summit  The Hindu

Armenian figure skaters to fight for Olympic spots in Beijing - SportaranArmenian figure skaters to fight for Olympic spots in Beijing  Sportaran

“Ticking time bomb”: Armenia must get rid of the Russian base in Gyumri - Aze.Media“Ticking time bomb”: Armenia must get rid of the Russian base in Gyumri  Aze.Media

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)

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

Armenia takes first step to EU accession as government approves bill - Euronews.comArmenia takes first step to EU accession as government approves bill  Euronews.com

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

Armenia and Iran Discuss Expanding Oil Trade and Developing Gas Supply Infrastructure - MassisPostArmenia and Iran Discuss Expanding Oil Trade and Developing Gas Supply Infrastructure  MassisPost

Türkiye, Armenia hold talks on border, transport, and cultural ties in normalization efforts - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye, Armenia hold talks on border, transport, and cultural ties in normalization efforts  Anadolu Ajansi

Commemorating 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide – III - MassisPostCommemorating 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide – III  MassisPost

Armenia, Azerbaijan expected to sign peace agreement in first half of 2026, says Turkish FM - ArmenpressArmenia, Azerbaijan expected to sign peace agreement in first half of 2026, says Turkish FM  Armenpress

Armenia-Portugal | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comArmenia-Portugal | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

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

Türkiye, Armenia take historic step toward normalization at border - Türkiye TodayTürkiye, Armenia take historic step toward normalization at border  Türkiye Today

Armenia concludes two-year tenure on IAEA Board of Governors - ArmenpressArmenia concludes two-year tenure on IAEA Board of Governors  Armenpress

Republic of Ireland World Cup hopes dealt major blow with loss to Armenia - BBCRepublic of Ireland World Cup hopes dealt major blow with loss to Armenia  BBC

Banks must manage risks to make crypto accessible, Bank of Armenia says - CryptopolitanBanks must manage risks to make crypto accessible, Bank of Armenia says  Cryptopolitan

'US President did a miracle': Armenia and Azerbaijan sign peace treaty at White House Summit; announce 'T - The Times of India'US President did a miracle': Armenia and Azerbaijan sign peace treaty at White House Summit; announce 'T  The Times of India

Tehran, Yerevan discuss expanding energy cooperation - Tehran TimesTehran, Yerevan discuss expanding energy cooperation  Tehran Times

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

U.S. pledges $145m aid to Armenia - AnewZU.S. pledges $145m aid to Armenia  AnewZ

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 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Evan Ferguson scores but Boys in Green suffer humbling World Cup qualifying defeat in Yerevan - Sky SportsArmenia 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Evan Ferguson scores but Boys in Green suffer humbling World Cup qualifying defeat in Yerevan  Sky Sports

Turkish Envoy Visits Armenia - ??????????? ??????????Turkish Envoy Visits Armenia  ??????????? ??????????

What to Expect from Current Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement Negotiations - The Armenian Mirror-SpectatorWhat to Expect from Current Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement Negotiations  The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

Portugal 5-0 Armenia (Sep 6, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPNPortugal 5-0 Armenia (Sep 6, 2025) Game Analysis  ESPN

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 Is Ready to Open Turkey Border Immediately, Rubinyan Says - The Armenian Mirror-SpectatorArmenia Is Ready to Open Turkey Border Immediately, Rubinyan Says  The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

"Aliyev speaks of a "corridor" and calls Armenian society "sick" after the US meeting" - opinion from Yerevan - JAM-news.net"Aliyev speaks of a "corridor" and calls Armenian society "sick" after the US meeting" - opinion from Yerevan  JAM-news.net

What the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal means for the Middle Corridor - Latest news from AzerbaijanWhat the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal means for the Middle Corridor  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Yegishe Melikyan intends to bring Henrikh Mkhitaryan back to the Armenian national team - SportaranYegishe Melikyan intends to bring Henrikh Mkhitaryan back to the Armenian national team  Sportaran

Armenian Speaker acknowledges Azerbaijan’s right to prevent future threats - AnewZArmenian Speaker acknowledges Azerbaijan’s right to prevent future threats  AnewZ

Does a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus? - Al JazeeraDoes a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus?  Al Jazeera

‘A little lost for words’: Heimir Hallgrímsson will consider position after Armenia defeat - The Irish Times‘A little lost for words’: Heimir Hallgrímsson will consider position after Armenia defeat  The Irish Times

Armenia travel - Lonely PlanetArmenia travel  Lonely Planet

Armenian FM receives Turkey’s special envoy - Public Radio of ArmeniaArmenian FM receives Turkey’s special envoy  Public Radio of Armenia

Armenian-Azerbaijani peace plan threatens to dash Georgia’s Middle Corridor hopes - EurasianetArmenian-Azerbaijani peace plan threatens to dash Georgia’s Middle Corridor hopes  Eurasianet

Justice Minister Sees ‘Problematic’ Similarities in Armenian and Azerbaijani Constitutions - AsbarezJustice Minister Sees ‘Problematic’ Similarities in Armenian and Azerbaijani Constitutions  Asbarez

Armenia-Azerbaijan deal: Khamenei aide says Iran will oppose peace corridor near its border; warns it may - The Times of IndiaArmenia-Azerbaijan deal: Khamenei aide says Iran will oppose peace corridor near its border; warns it may  The Times of India

'He is always with us' - Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal pay tribute to Jota - BBC'He is always with us' - Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal pay tribute to Jota  BBC

News - NEWS.amNews  NEWS.am

Iran’s president visits Armenia for talks on US-backed Azerbaijan corridor - Al JazeeraIran’s president visits Armenia for talks on US-backed Azerbaijan corridor  Al Jazeera

World Cup hopes shattered as Ireland shocked by Armenia - RTE.ieWorld Cup hopes shattered as Ireland shocked by Armenia  RTE.ie

Trial of Armenian citizens proceeds with new evidence on civilian killings in Azerbaijan - AzerNewsTrial of Armenian citizens proceeds with new evidence on civilian killings in Azerbaijan  AzerNews

Strategic Snapshot: Implications of Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan - The Jamestown FoundationStrategic Snapshot: Implications of Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan  The Jamestown Foundation

US intends to allocate $145 mln. to Armenia for the Trump Route - Latest news from AzerbaijanUS intends to allocate $145 mln. to Armenia for the Trump Route  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Sevdaliza’s performance cancelled in Armenia following uproar from religious circles - OC MediaSevdaliza’s performance cancelled in Armenia following uproar from religious circles  OC Media

High Value Placed on Partnership with Armenia: Pashinyan Meets NATO-Accredited Ambassadors - MassisPostHigh Value Placed on Partnership with Armenia: Pashinyan Meets NATO-Accredited Ambassadors  MassisPost

Not brothers anymore. Armenian President speaks about relations with Russia - ???????-???????Not brothers anymore. Armenian President speaks about relations with Russia  ???????-???????

United States Plans to Provide $145 Million in Assistance to Armenia - MassisPostUnited States Plans to Provide $145 Million in Assistance to Armenia  MassisPost

Türkiye, Armenia hold talks on border, transport, and cultural ties in normalization efforts - Yeni SafakTürkiye, Armenia hold talks on border, transport, and cultural ties in normalization efforts  Yeni Safak

Turkish envoy arrives in Armenia for normalization talks - Public Radio of ArmeniaTurkish envoy arrives in Armenia for normalization talks  Public Radio of Armenia

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

Türkiye’s special envoy travels to Armenia - Latest news from AzerbaijanTürkiye’s special envoy travels to Armenia  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Peace in the Caucasus: Ensuring Europe plays a role after Trump’s ceremony - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)Peace in the Caucasus: Ensuring Europe plays a role after Trump’s ceremony  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Can’t Be Built on Paper Alone - Peace News NetworkPeace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Can’t Be Built on Paper Alone  Peace News Network

Türkiye and Armenia reach series of agreements regarding normalization process - Az?rtacTürkiye and Armenia reach series of agreements regarding normalization process  Az?rtac