Regional Post - Caucasus

27/08/2025

From September 5-11, Yerevan will transform into a living tribute to William Saroyan as the William Saroyan Foundation presents Saroyan Days, an unprecedented week-long festival featuring newly discovered materials from the acclaimed Armenian-American writer's archives.

The event represents the most significant archival discovery in Saroyan studies in over two decades, presented in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Armenia and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.

From September 5-11, Yerevan will transform into a living tribute to William Saroyan as the William Saroyan Foundation presents

13/08/2025

In the abandoned Palace of Culture in Jermuk, where Soviet-era community halls once buzzed with cultural activity, the Triangle of Collaboration (ToC) Cultural Organization brought three contemporary Armenian artists together for a month-long residency that would transform how we think about forgotten spaces.

In a recent conversation with Regional Post, ToC co-founders Sona Hovhannisyan, Curator and Art Historian, and Marianna Atshemyan, Art Manager and Partnership Strategist, revealed the philosophical and practical framework behind their approach to cultural intervention.

In the abandoned Palace of Culture in Jermuk, where Soviet-era community halls once buzzed with cultural activity, the Triangle of Collaboration (ToC)...

31/07/2025

Imagine stepping directly into Van Gogh's cosmic realm of color and movement, or finding yourself wrapped in the golden warmth of Klimt's "The Kiss." Art lovers in Armenia can now move beyond the conventional gallery experience—Anima Exhibitions has turned these legendary masterpieces into immersive, living environments that embrace and transport you.

The "Journey into Art" multimedia exhibition will run until August 19.
Location: 16 Abovyan Street
Tickets: https://anima.am/events/travel-in-art/

Imagine stepping directly into Van Gogh's cosmic realm of color and movement, or finding yourself wrapped in the golden warmth of Klimt's

14/07/2025

Dr. Armine Tigranyan, Ph.D. in History and cultural heritage expert, explores Azerbaijan's systematic destruction and appropriation of Artsakh's spiritual heritage in this comprehensive analysis of cultural genocide targeting over 4,000 Armenian Christian monuments.

Dr. Armine Tigranyan, Ph.D. in History and cultural heritage expert, explores Azerbaijan's systematic destruction and appropriation of Artsakh's spiritual․․․

04/07/2025

How one lifestyle group of companies, Maison Marom, is quietly transforming Yerevan—starting with newly opened Rien-à-Porter Lifestyle Concept.

How one lifestyle group of companies is quietly transforming Yerevan—starting with newly opened Rien‑à‑Porter.

03/07/2025

Armenia ranks 5th globally and 1st in Eastern Europe for viewing entrepreneurship as a desirable career! The latest GEM Armenia National Report 2024/2025 by Ameria Management Advisory, led by Tigran Jrbashyan, reveals fascinating contradictions behind the data.

The report was officially presented in Yerevan in June 2025, uncovering why most entrepreneurs start from necessity, how young Armenians are reshaping economic values, and the path from survival to innovation-oriented business culture.
A must-read analysis of Armenian entrepreneurship! 📈

Armenia has plenty of entrepreneurs, but the country's technology gap is holding businesses back.․․

23/06/2025

🚀 Armenian Entrepreneurial Excellence Continues to Soar!

Gecko Robotics just achieved 🦄unicorn status with a $1.25B valuation, joining an elite group of Armenian-founded billion-dollar companies which also includes ServiceTitan, Moderna, Inc., Picsart, Reddit and Indigo Ag. Armenian entrepreneurs have created over $45 billion in combined value across diverse tech sectors.

Our latest article covers:
✅ All 6 Armenian-founded unicorns with their founding stories
✅ The next 5 candidates poised for billion-dollar status (SuperAnnotate, DISQO Armenia, Krisp, Podcastle, Sololearn)
✅ What makes Armenian entrepreneurship so successful globally
Read the full story to discover how a small diaspora community continues to drive major technological breakthroughs worldwide.

On June 12, in a remarkable achievement for Armenian entrepreneurship, Gecko Robotics has officially joined the prestigious unicorn club after securing․․․

20/06/2025

As Israeli missiles continue to rain down on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iranian retaliation strikes Israeli cities in what experts are calling the world's first "threshold war," Armenia finds itself at the epicenter of a potential humanitarian catastrophe that could dwarf all previous refugee crises in its modern history.

The escalating Israel-Iran conflict, now in its second week with over 400 casualties and counting, threatens to unleash displacement waves that could fundamentally transform Armenian society and push the small South Caucasus nation beyond its breaking point. Regional Post explains.

As Israeli missiles continue to rain down on Iranian nuclear facilities and Iranian retaliation strikes Israeli cities in what experts are calling․․․

13/06/2025

An analytical assessment of how the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict reshapes Armenia's strategic position in the South Caucasus

The Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13, 2025, have fundamentally altered the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and South Caucasus, placing Armenia in an increasingly precarious position. As regional powers realign and traditional security arrangements crumble, Armenia faces critical decisions that will determine its survival and prosperity for decades to come.

An analytical assessment of how the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict reshapes Armenia's strategic position in the South Caucasus The Israeli strikes on Iranian․․․

14/05/2025

World and European champion, Juventus legend, and current FIFA ambassador David Trezeguet will participate in the presentation of Juventus academies in Armenia in Yerevan on May 29․

26/04/2025

The Artsakh Orchestra, revitalized in Yerevan after the forced displacement in 2023, is preparing for one of its most significant concerts to date. On May 5, at 19:30, it will take the stage of the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall for a performance that carries both artistic brilliance and profound symbolic meaning.

The evening will feature world-renowned violinist Sergey Khachatryan as special guest, performing under the baton of internationally acclaimed cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, the orchestra's Artistic Director. Regional Post explores the present challenges and future aspirations of the Artsakh Orchestra that continues to create musical excellence against all odds.

The Artsakh Orchestra, revitalized in Yerevan after the forced displacement in 2023, is preparing for one of its most significant concerts to date. On May 5․․․

24/04/2025

Today, on April 24, Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, we revisit our article "KOMITAS: THE GENOCIDE (NON-) SURVIVOR." As a witness and victim of the 1915 Genocide, Komitas embodied Armenia's cultural trauma—his significant musical work abruptly stopped when he was arrested on April 24th along with other Armenian intellectuals.

Though he physically survived, his mind never recovered, spending his final years in silence at a psychiatric hospital. In this powerful piece, film critic Karen Avetisyan explores the complex legacy of this pioneering ethnomusicologist and foundational figure in Armenian music history through his striking portrayals in cinema.

The founder of a national school of music and one of the most vibrant and famous characters in Armenian culture – Komitas