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Armenian jewelry brand “NarekaTsin” revealed on Facebook that Jennifer Lopez took a 19th-century Van jug that was not on...
08/06/2025

Armenian jewelry brand “NarekaTsin” revealed on Facebook that Jennifer Lopez took a 19th-century Van jug that was not on the approved gift list during her recent visit to Armenia.

The brand explained they were contacted by Seven Visions Resort to present Lopez with authentic Armenian jewelry in her room to showcase the country’s culture. Master craftsman Mher quickly prepared a traditional Van-Vaspourakan necklace and earrings with Syunik almonds, alongside a donated Tufenkian carpet.

A 19th-century Van jug was placed in the room purely for “correct and aesthetic presentation” of the jewelry display, but was not originally intended as a gift. However, hours after Lopez’s departure, the brand discovered she had taken not only the approved jewelry and carpet, but also the antique jug, which they described as “an inseparable part of our family.”

The brand titled their Facebook post “The story of a PIG or how JENNIFER LOPEZ ‘took’ the ‘NarekaTsin’ jug...”

started supplying natural from to on Saturday, with annual deliveries expected to reach up to two billion cubic ...
08/06/2025

started supplying natural from to on Saturday, with annual deliveries expected to reach up to two billion cubic meters. The initiative aims to help Syria’s new authorities rebuild infrastructure devastated by civil war, where power cuts can last over 20 hours daily.
Speaking at a ceremony in Kilis province, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said the gas will activate a 1,200-megawatt power plant, meeting electricity needs for approximately five million households. The gas will be transported to Aleppo and Homs to restore their power plants.
This follows a Qatari-funded scheme launched in March that provides 400 megawatts daily via Jordan, as Syria’s Islamist authorities work to normalize daily life after toppling Bashar al-Assad in December.

Armenian chess player Edgar Andreasyan fulfilled his first International Master (IM) norm at the Brasov Grand Prix Class...
08/06/2025

Armenian chess player Edgar Andreasyan fulfilled his first International Master (IM) norm at the Brasov Grand Prix Classic 2025 tournament held in Romania.
The Armenian Chess Federation reported that Edgar scored 6 points out of 9 games and significantly improved his rating by 158.8 points during the competition.

shares that the -produced film “ in Armenia” has been featured in Paramount Pictures international television progra...
08/06/2025

shares that the -produced film “ in Armenia” has been featured in Paramount Pictures international television programs, achieving exceptional success with a 98.5% viewership rate that exceeded the global average.

The film showcases Armenia’s nature, cultural heritage, and unique characteristics, and was broadcast among high-viewership programs. The Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia expressed confidence that this cooperation will boost Armenia’s tourism visibility and create new development opportunities for the sector.

confirms that Prime Minister Nikol will visit the United States on August 7-8 for crucial diplomatic meetings in Was...
08/06/2025

confirms that Prime Minister Nikol will visit the United States on August 7-8 for crucial diplomatic meetings in Washington. The visit includes a bilateral meeting with President Donald focused on strengthening the Armenia-US strategic partnership, as well as a trilateral summit with Trump and Azerbaijani President Ilham aimed at advancing peace, prosperity, and economic cooperation in the region.

Azerbaijani military units opened fire on construction equipment near Armenia’s border on Sunday afternoon, according to...
08/06/2025

Azerbaijani military units opened fire on construction equipment near Armenia’s border on Sunday afternoon, according to the Armenian Ministry of Defense.

The incident occurred around 1:10 p.m. on August 4, when Azerbaijani Armed Forces targeted an excavator working on inter-position road construction approximately 4.5 kilometers northeast of Verishen settlement in Armenia’s Syunik region.

No casualties were reported from the gunfire, the Armenian Defense Ministry confirmed.

is preparing to make thousands of ancient manuscripts available online for free through a new platform launching in ...
08/04/2025

is preparing to make thousands of ancient manuscripts available online for free through a new platform launching in early 2026. Many of these precious documents were smuggled to safety during the Armenian , hidden in survivors’ clothing, and are now preserved at the manuscript repository in Yerevan, built in 1959.

The project, funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, will create a searchable online database featuring ancient Bibles, medieval recipes, and other historical documents from Armenian collections worldwide. Researchers and scholars will be able to access detailed descriptions and download materials at no cost, providing a vital resource for studying Christianity, medieval art, linguistics, and intercultural exchange in the Middle East and Caucasus region.

President is set to host Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Ilham Aliyev at the White House on Friday, a...
08/04/2025

President is set to host Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Ilham Aliyev at the White House on Friday, according to sources speaking to reporter Alex Raufoglu.

The meeting reportedly aims to facilitate a peace announcement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with both nations prepared to declare their intention to achieve lasting .

About 15,000 spectators from different countries arrived in Armenia to attend Jennifer Lopez’s concert in Yerevan, accor...
08/04/2025

About 15,000 spectators from different countries arrived in Armenia to attend Jennifer Lopez’s concert in Yerevan, according to the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports.

In total, more than 30,000 people attended the event at Vazgen Sargsyan Stadium.

Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Armenia’s Minister of High-Tech Industry and Councils Member, has published an article on Forbes ...
08/01/2025

Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Armenia’s Minister of High-Tech Industry and Councils Member, has published an article on Forbes titled “How To Enter Emerging Semiconductor Strategically.”

In the piece, Hayrapetyan addresses the semiconductor industry’s concentration risk, with 90% of advanced chips produced in a single East Asian corridor, and outlines a strategic framework for tech leaders looking to diversify into emerging hubs beyond traditional manufacturing centers.

The article draws from his experience advising companies on global expansion, including recent developments in where NVIDIA and Firebird AI announced a $500 million AI supercomputing infrastructure investment.

has become the 43rd Spanish city to officially recognize the Armenian , with all six political parties in the city co...
08/01/2025

has become the 43rd Spanish city to officially recognize the Armenian , with all six political parties in the city council voting unanimously in favor of the declaration.

The motion, submitted by Compromís party based on a petition from the Ararat Armenian Union of Spain, acknowledges the 1915 atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire as crimes against humanity.

Representatives from PSOE, Compromís, PP, VOX, Alboraya Actúa, and United Left–Podemos all supported the recognition.
Ararat Ghukasyan, President of the Ararat Armenian Union, attended the session and praised the council for setting aside political differences to stand united against injustice. City officials expressed readiness to help bring the issue to other governing bodies, including the Spanish Parliament.

The Armenian government has allocated approximately $6 million from the state budget for a Jennifer Lopez concert, with ...
08/01/2025

The Armenian government has allocated approximately $6 million from the state budget for a Jennifer Lopez concert, with detailed expense breakdowns raising questions about the lavish spending.

According to government documents, $37,000 has been designated for the pop star’s food delivery services over two days, with an additional $15,500 allocated for her team’s meals and $9,800 for dressing room staff catering.

Accommodation costs are equally substantial, with Lopez set to stay at the luxury Dvin Hotel (Seven Visions Hotels 5) at a cost of around $10,400 for two nights. Total hotel expenses for Lopez and her entire team across various Yerevan hotels will exceed $185,000.

Additional expenses include $6,500 for the concert’s executive producer, $15,000 for the program producer, and $76,000 for technical management services.

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