https://armenianews.org/ Armenian news, seventeen live radio stations, events and social media from Armenia and the diaspora, updated every hour. en Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:29:05 GMT https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-31/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-31/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 03:29:05 GMT Today's coverage highlights Armenia's constitutional reform debate, the issue of Armenian hostages in Azerbaijan, diplomatic engagements with India and regional bodies, sports achievements at world championships, and economic developments including energy talks and a major crypto hack. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-30/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-30/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:28:37 GMT Armenian media today focus on a physical brawl in parliament and Prime Minister Pashinyan's controversial characterization of the 1990 Declaration of Independence as "anti-state." Other prominent topics include Armenia's upcoming biometric document rollout, economic measures regarding inflation and oil imports, wrestling successes at the World Championships, and continued assistance for displaced Karabakh residents. https://armenianews.org/culture/bataille-d-avarayr-et-vardan-mamikonian/ https://armenianews.org/culture/bataille-d-avarayr-et-vardan-mamikonian/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT On May 26, 451, Vardan Mamikonian and his comrades fought the Battle of Avarayr, a decisive clash to preserve Armenia’s Christian faith. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-29/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-29/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:28:28 GMT Armenian and international outlets cover a range of political, diplomatic, and cultural developments, with particular focus on peace talks with Azerbaijan, the TRIPP project ratification, and Queen Sofía of Spain's visit to Armenian heritage sites. https://armenianews.org/culture/temple-paien-de-garni/ https://armenianews.org/culture/temple-paien-de-garni/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover the history of the Temple of Garni, Tiridates I's Ionic gem, its centuries-long survival, and its architectural rebirth through anastylosis. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-28/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-28/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:30:41 GMT Armenian media focus on the TRIPP agreement debate, Ruben Vardanyan's legal case, Karen Aslanyan's wrestling world title, and domestic political developments. International coverage includes Norway and Finland's calls with Putin and Israel's election. https://armenianews.org/culture/tigrane-le-grand-et-l-empire-armenien/ https://armenianews.org/culture/tigrane-le-grand-et-l-empire-armenien/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT An Artaxiad ruler in the first century BC, Tigranes the Great brought Armenia to its territorial, cultural, and political zenith. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-27/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-27/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:29:00 GMT Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party secured a sweeping victory in local elections, while the government advanced EU partnership talks and wrestlers achieved strong results at the World Championships. Economic indicators showed continued growth alongside a state budget surplus. https://armenianews.org/culture/sayat-nova-et-la-tradition-des-ashoughs/ https://armenianews.org/culture/sayat-nova-et-la-tradition-des-ashoughs/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover the life and work of Sayat-Nova, undisputed master of Armenian ashughs, kamancheh virtuoso, and royal poet at the Georgian court. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-26/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-26/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:29:01 GMT Today's headlines highlight local elections in Armenia, political tensions over constitutional changes, and a major sporting achievement for Armenian gymnast Artur Davtyan. https://armenianews.org/culture/epopee-de-david-de-sassoun/ https://armenianews.org/culture/epopee-de-david-de-sassoun/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT From oral tradition to UNESCO inscription, the Armenian epic of four generations of Sassoun heroes continues to live on. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-25/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-25/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:28:51 GMT Armenian and international media report on a mix of political developments, cultural events, and economic updates from October 23-26, 2026. https://armenianews.org/culture/matenadaran-et-les-manuscrits-enlumines/ https://armenianews.org/culture/matenadaran-et-les-manuscrits-enlumines/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover the history and illuminated treasures of Yerevan's Matenadaran, a priceless sanctuary of Armenian written memory inscribed on the UNESCO register. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-24/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-24/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:29:11 GMT A selection of today's news from Armenian and international outlets, focusing on political developments, economic updates, and cultural events. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-23/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-23/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:28:58 GMT Armenian and international media report on political tensions, economic developments, and cultural events shaping the region. https://armenianews.org/culture/ani/ https://armenianews.org/culture/ani/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Medieval capital of the Bagratids, Ani, the “City of 1,001 Churches,” remains an architectural gem and the foremost symbol of Armenian greatness. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-22/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-22/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:30:21 GMT Armenian and international media report on diplomatic developments, economic data, and cultural events across the South Caucasus and beyond. https://armenianews.org/culture/serguei-paradjanov/ https://armenianews.org/culture/serguei-paradjanov/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A look back at the exceptional life of Sergei Parajanov, an indomitable artist who elevated Armenian genius to the heights of world cinema. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-21/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-21/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:29:14 GMT Daily briefing of Armenian and international news, focusing on the most recurrent topics across multiple sources. https://armenianews.org/culture/lavash/ https://armenianews.org/culture/lavash/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A traditional flatbread baked in a tonir, lavash embodies the history, conviviality, and age-old rituals of the Armenian people. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-20/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-20/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:30:04 GMT Daily briefing of Armenian media highlights political developments, international cooperation, and cultural events shaping the region today. https://armenianews.org/culture/monastere-de-tatev/ https://armenianews.org/culture/monastere-de-tatev/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Perched above the Vorotan Gorge, Tatev Monastery is one of Armenia's most illustrious spiritual, architectural, and university centers. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-19/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-19/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:02:26 GMT Armenian media coverage today centers on the ongoing COP17 biodiversity summit in Yerevan, with multiple outlets reporting on diplomatic initiatives, speeches by national leaders, and international participation. Sports achievements by Armenian athletes also feature prominently across sources. https://armenianews.org/culture/charles-aznavour/ https://armenianews.org/culture/charles-aznavour/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A look back at the life and work of Charles Aznavour, a universal French-Armenian artist, from his Parisian debut to his steadfast devotion to Armenia. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-18/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-18/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:11:19 GMT Armenian media today highlight developments in mining policy, environmental cooperation, and cultural figures, with multiple outlets covering government statements on industry standards and international environmental agreements. https://armenianews.org/culture/aram-khatchatourian/ https://armenianews.org/culture/aram-khatchatourian/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A major 20th-century figure, Aram Khachaturian brought Armenian musical heritage to the world through his ballets, concertos, and symphonies. https://armenianews.org/culture/bataille-de-sardarapat/ https://armenianews.org/culture/bataille-de-sardarapat/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Fought in May 1918, the Battle of Sardarapat halted the Ottoman invasion and enabled the declaration of the First Republic of Armenia. https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-17/ https://armenianews.org/brief/2026-10-17/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:48:26 GMT Today's news highlights key developments in Armenia's domestic and international engagements, with significant focus on the COP17 climate conference in Yerevan, biodiversity initiatives, diplomatic exchanges, and diaspora cultural events. https://armenianews.org/culture/alphabet-armenien/ https://armenianews.org/culture/alphabet-armenien/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Created in 405 by Saint Mesrop Mashtots, the Armenian alphabet gave the language its written form, shaping an age-old literary and calligraphic tradition. https://armenianews.org/culture/duduk/ https://armenianews.org/culture/duduk/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Discover the history, apricot wood craftsmanship, and global reach of the duduk, an iconic instrument of Armenian culture and music.