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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Panama meetings: Delegates to put the ship in shape for COP17 in Armenia - Down To EarthPanama meetings: Delegates to put the ship in shape for COP17 in Armenia  Down To Earth

Japan assistance projects in Vietnam, Armenia short of goals: audit - Japan TodayJapan assistance projects in Vietnam, Armenia short of goals: audit  Japan Today

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

An Unlikely Road to Peace for Armenia and Azerbaijan - Foreign AffairsAn Unlikely Road to Peace for Armenia and Azerbaijan  Foreign Affairs

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

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

European leaders mock Trump over Albania-Armenia mix-up - The TelegraphEuropean leaders mock Trump over Albania-Armenia mix-up  The Telegraph

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

Trump, 79, Confused Over Which Country’s War He ‘Solved’ - The Daily BeastTrump, 79, Confused Over Which Country’s War He ‘Solved’  The Daily Beast

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 Balances Between the TRIPP and Zangezur Corridor - The Jamestown FoundationArmenia Balances Between the TRIPP and Zangezur Corridor  The Jamestown Foundation

Will Armenia lean towards India as Pakistan begins delivery of JF-17C Thunder jets to Azerbaijan? - theweek.inWill Armenia lean towards India as Pakistan begins delivery of JF-17C Thunder jets to Azerbaijan?  theweek.in

Armenia: ICJ condemns detention of defence lawyer Alexander Kochubaev and calls for his immediate release - The International Commission of Jurists - ICJArmenia: ICJ condemns detention of defence lawyer Alexander Kochubaev and calls for his immediate release  The International Commission of Jurists - ICJ

Armenia Becomes Newest IUCN Member - News On AIRArmenia Becomes Newest IUCN Member  News On AIR

Armenia loses to Ireland in a hard-fought 2026 World Cup qualifier - SportaranArmenia loses to Ireland in a hard-fought 2026 World Cup qualifier  Sportaran

Armenia arrests Apostolic archbishops in church-state rift - dw.comArmenia arrests Apostolic archbishops in church-state rift  dw.com

Armenia: WFP VAM | Market Price Monitoring Bulletin Issue No. 42, September 2025 - ReliefWebArmenia: WFP VAM | Market Price Monitoring Bulletin Issue No. 42, September 2025  ReliefWeb

Armenia’s Foreign Minister Says EU Bid Timing Unclear, But Policy Set - Eurasia ReviewArmenia’s Foreign Minister Says EU Bid Timing Unclear, But Policy Set  Eurasia Review

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

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

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

Six priests detained in Armenia as investigation into church figures widens - ThePrintSix priests detained in Armenia as investigation into church figures widens  ThePrint

ARMENIA TO HOST WORLD TOURISM COMMUNICATION FORUM: “TOURISM TALKS – CONNECTING PEOPLE, PLACES, AND PERSPECTIVES” - Hotel & CateringARMENIA TO HOST WORLD TOURISM COMMUNICATION FORUM: “TOURISM TALKS – CONNECTING PEOPLE, PLACES, AND PERSPECTIVES”  Hotel & Catering

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

Armenia to Strengthen Connectivity with the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Persian Gulf through “Crossroads of Peace” and TRIPP - MassisPostArmenia to Strengthen Connectivity with the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Persian Gulf through “Crossroads of Peace” and TRIPP  MassisPost

Trilateral talks between India, Iran & Armenia aimed at developing areas of mutual interest - News On AIRTrilateral talks between India, Iran & Armenia aimed at developing areas of mutual interest  News On AIR

Azerbaijan and Armenia Sign Landmark Agreement to End Decades-Long Conflict - News On AIRAzerbaijan and Armenia Sign Landmark Agreement to End Decades-Long Conflict  News On AIR

Rights groups condemn ‘selective justice’ and political use of law in Armenia - civilnet.amRights groups condemn ‘selective justice’ and political use of law in Armenia  civilnet.am

Nvidia chips in millions for AI factory in Armenia - dw.comNvidia chips in millions for AI factory in Armenia  dw.com

Vatican Declares Armenian Bishop Martyred During Ottoman Persecution a Saint - GreekReporter.comVatican Declares Armenian Bishop Martyred During Ottoman Persecution a Saint  GreekReporter.com

Armenians have anger issues — global survey - EurasianetArmenians have anger issues — global survey  Eurasianet

Armenia News Today: EU Sanctions and Russia Tensions Trigger Market Uncertainty - MeykaArmenia News Today: EU Sanctions and Russia Tensions Trigger Market Uncertainty  Meyka

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

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

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

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

India Reiterates Strong Bilateral Ties and Friendship with Armenia - Sarkaritel.comIndia Reiterates Strong Bilateral Ties and Friendship with Armenia  Sarkaritel.com

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

A Fragile Framework for Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan? - International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)A Fragile Framework for Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan?  International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)

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

Ireland's Heimir Hallgrimsson Confident Of World Cup Qualification After Beating Armenia - myKhelIreland's Heimir Hallgrimsson Confident Of World Cup Qualification After Beating Armenia  myKhel

Armenia is ready to follow the path of peace and democracy - Council of EuropeArmenia is ready to follow the path of peace and democracy  Council of Europe

How to watch Ireland vs Armenia: free live streams for 2026 World Cup Qualifier - Tom's GuideHow to watch Ireland vs Armenia: free live streams for 2026 World Cup Qualifier  Tom's Guide

EU Investments in Armenia to Reach €2.5 Billion - MassisPostEU Investments in Armenia to Reach €2.5 Billion  MassisPost

Disarming the Rubber Stamp: Armenia’s Extra Mile for Turkey’s Territorial Integrity - Opinio JurisDisarming the Rubber Stamp: Armenia’s Extra Mile for Turkey’s Territorial Integrity  Opinio Juris

Hungary-Armenia | European Qualifiers 2026 - UEFA.comHungary-Armenia | European Qualifiers 2026  UEFA.com

Appeal in Light of New Worrying Developments in Armenia: Time for All to Get Serious - The Armenian Mirror-SpectatorAppeal in Light of New Worrying Developments in Armenia: Time for All to Get Serious  The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

Court proceedings of Armenian citizens continue with announcement of documents - OANANewsCourt proceedings of Armenian citizens continue with announcement of documents  OANANews

Armenia and Türkiye may open border within months - Türkiye TodayArmenia and Türkiye may open border within months  Türkiye Today

???? Armenia: Patrick Fiori to Compete in Eurovision 2027? - Eurovoix???? Armenia: Patrick Fiori to Compete in Eurovision 2027?  Eurovoix

Portugal remembers Jota as Ronaldo leads way in World Cup win in Armenia - Al JazeeraPortugal remembers Jota as Ronaldo leads way in World Cup win in Armenia  Al Jazeera

Armenia travel - Lonely PlanetArmenia travel  Lonely Planet

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

“People here are so relaxed that they have no idea what’s coming”: life in Syunik, Armenia’s most disputed province - New Eastern Europe“People here are so relaxed that they have no idea what’s coming”: life in Syunik, Armenia’s most disputed province  New Eastern Europe

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

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

Incentives and attractions abound in Armenia - Khaleej TimesIncentives and attractions abound in Armenia  Khaleej Times

Azerbaijani cleric and UN Secretary-General meet amid arrests of Armenian clergy - The Armenian WeeklyAzerbaijani cleric and UN Secretary-General meet amid arrests of Armenian clergy  The Armenian Weekly

Human-faced stone idol and vast cremation cemetery unearthed at ancient Urartian city of Argišti?inili in Armenia - Archaeology News Online MagazineHuman-faced stone idol and vast cremation cemetery unearthed at ancient Urartian city of Argišti?inili in Armenia  Archaeology News Online Magazine

India signs MoU with Armenia for cooperation in field of medical products regulation - News On AIRIndia signs MoU with Armenia for cooperation in field of medical products regulation  News On AIR

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

Wizz Air opens new base in Yerevan, Armenia, with eight new routes to Europe - AeroTimeWizz Air opens new base in Yerevan, Armenia, with eight new routes to Europe  AeroTime

The restoration of all regional communications is the only viable path to lasting peace in the South Caucasus - Commonspace.euThe restoration of all regional communications is the only viable path to lasting peace in the South Caucasus  Commonspace.eu

Catching up with filmmaker Michael Goorjian - The Armenian WeeklyCatching up with filmmaker Michael Goorjian  The Armenian Weekly

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

International Monetary Fund Revises Upward its Projections for Armenia’s Economic Growth - MassisPostInternational Monetary Fund Revises Upward its Projections for Armenia’s Economic Growth  MassisPost

New arrests of bishops and priests in Armenia - AsiaNewsNew arrests of bishops and priests in Armenia  AsiaNews

Official visit by Armenia’s Prime Minister - ECHROfficial visit by Armenia’s Prime Minister  ECHR

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

Highlights: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Armenia | Highlights | European Qualifiers - UEFA.comHighlights: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Armenia | Highlights | European Qualifiers  UEFA.com

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

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

Six priests detained in Armenia as crackdown on church figures expands - Latest news from AzerbaijanSix priests detained in Armenia as crackdown on church figures expands  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Armenia’s buying Indian weapons. This opens entry points to Caucasus, Central Asia & beyond - ThePrintArmenia’s buying Indian weapons. This opens entry points to Caucasus, Central Asia & beyond  ThePrint

Armenia Tree Project writes a new chapter for forest governance in Armenia - The Armenian WeeklyArmenia Tree Project writes a new chapter for forest governance in Armenia  The Armenian Weekly

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

Armenian authorities crack down on the church, again - OC MediaArmenian authorities crack down on the church, again  OC Media

News: NATO and Armenia strengthen cooperation in support to defence reform, 09-Jun.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO and Armenia strengthen cooperation in support to defence reform, 09-Jun.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Trump corridor plan in Armenia reportedly taking step forward - EurasianetTrump corridor plan in Armenia reportedly taking step forward  Eurasianet

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

The Country Climate and Development Report for Armenia - World Bank GroupThe Country Climate and Development Report for Armenia  World Bank Group

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

Hallgrimsson's tactics for Armenia astonishing - Corry - RTE.ieHallgrimsson's tactics for Armenia astonishing - Corry  RTE.ie

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)

Australia’s silence on Armenian genocide reveals shameful political cowardice - Independent AustraliaAustralia’s silence on Armenian genocide reveals shameful political cowardice  Independent Australia

Promoting South-South Partnerships: The Potential of India-Armenia Collaboration in AI Education and Research - orfonline.orgPromoting South-South Partnerships: The Potential of India-Armenia Collaboration in AI Education and Research  orfonline.org

UK Welcomes Historic Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Agreement and Lifts Arms Embargo - MassisPostUK Welcomes Historic Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Agreement and Lifts Arms Embargo  MassisPost

Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet for peace talks in UAE, no breakthrough - Al JazeeraArmenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet for peace talks in UAE, no breakthrough  Al Jazeera

New report on Armenia's green transition launches at the Green Agenda Armenia Conference 2025 - Stockholm Environment InstituteNew report on Armenia's green transition launches at the Green Agenda Armenia Conference 2025  Stockholm Environment Institute

Experts discuss Armenia’s transport logistics overview within "Crossroads of Peace" and TRIPP frameworks - ArmenpressExperts discuss Armenia’s transport logistics overview within "Crossroads of Peace" and TRIPP frameworks  Armenpress

Trump brokers potentially game-changing deal with Armenia, Azerbaijan - EurasianetTrump brokers potentially game-changing deal with Armenia, Azerbaijan  Eurasianet

Armenia - EBRDArmenia  EBRD

Armenia and Azerbaijan move closer to peace, pushing Russia out from the South Caucasus - Euronews.comArmenia and Azerbaijan move closer to peace, pushing Russia out from the South Caucasus  Euronews.com

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

Armenia Invests in Healthcare to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases - World Bank GroupArmenia Invests in Healthcare to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases  World Bank Group

Armenia vs Portugal: UEFA World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups - Al JazeeraArmenia vs Portugal: UEFA World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups  Al Jazeera

Armenia-Turkey talks advance amid Azerbaijan peace push / Armenia / Areas / Homepage - Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso TranseuropaArmenia-Turkey talks advance amid Azerbaijan peace push / Armenia / Areas / Homepage  Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa

Accessing PrEP in Armenia: Armen’s story inspires everyone to stay healthy and confidently chase their dreams - World Health Organization (WHO)Accessing PrEP in Armenia: Armen’s story inspires everyone to stay healthy and confidently chase their dreams  World Health Organization (WHO)

Will Trump’s deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan lead to lasting peace? - The ConversationWill Trump’s deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan lead to lasting peace?  The Conversation

A Month After Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Summit, Has Trump Secured a Lasting Peace? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceA Month After Historic Armenia-Azerbaijan Summit, Has Trump Secured a Lasting Peace?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace