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Trump and Nvidia are turning Armenia into a new global AI hub

The Firebird AI factory is already operating in Hrazdan, and by the end of 2027, it is planned to install more than 70,000 Nvidia accelerators there and bring the complex's capacity to 300 MW

23 Sep 11:540

Wizz Air to sharply increase flights between Yerevan and Prague - more tickets to be available

From October, flight frequency will increase to four times a week, and from December, the route will switch to five flights weekly

23 Sep 11:510

Firebird AI factory in Armenia does not consume millions of liters of water per day - what the analysis showed

The existing complex in Hrazdan uses a closed loop and dry cooling, but questions about future expansion to 300 MW still remain

17 Sep 12:270

Pashinyan strictly clarified TRIPP rules: Armenia will make decisions on entry and exit

The Prime Minister stated that the route through Armenian territory will operate exclusively within the country's jurisdiction and territorial integrity

17 Sep 12:230

Armenia Discussed with IAEA Extension of NPP Operation and Selection of New Nuclear Power Plant

Davit Khoudatyan and Rafael Grossi Reviewed the Future of the Second Unit of the Armenian NPP and Options for a New Nuclear Power Plant Model

15 Sep 12:090

Russia to suspend natural gas supplies to Armenia

From September 15 to 25, due to scheduled maintenance on the North Caucasus - Transcaucasia gas pipeline, Russian gas supplies will be suspended, but consumers will not experience interruptions

15 Sep 12:000

OpenAI Becomes Armenia's Largest Foreign Digital Taxpayer

The company transferred 829.6 million drams to the country's budget in the first half of the year, surpassing Google and Meta*

13 Sep 08:590

Biometric passports in Armenia to be issued starting November 1

New documents will feature embedded chips, allowing foreign border services to read data in seconds and virtually eliminate errors in owner identification

13 Sep 08:580

Armenian Central Bank reveals main principle of crypto market regulation: same risks - same rules

The regulator intends to control crypto assets taking into account risks, while preventing threats to financial stability and cybersecurity

13 Sep 08:510

Karapetyan: "Electric Networks of Armenia" is not for sale - not even to a foreign owner

The owner of the Tashir group stated that first the company must be returned, and only then can its fate be discussed

13 Sep 08:500

Armenia Announces Plans to Diversify Gas Supplies

Yerevan is considering gas imports from several countries and the possibility of building a gas pipeline as part of the TRIPP project

13 Sep 08:490

Armenia Aims to Make High-Tech Market More Attractive for Investors

Authorities discussed investment conditions, talent development, and cooperation with international companies with tech businesses

11 Sep 12:260

Ucom Expands 5G Across Armenia: Network Now Covers 48 Cities

The operator is modernizing infrastructure, increasing bandwidth, and implementing AI to improve mobile communication quality

11 Sep 12:050

Armenia to allocate about 2 billion drams for road repairs to schools

Repairs are already underway in six regions and are expected to be completed by November

11 Sep 12:010

Yerevan to Establish Traffic Management Center - City to Be Controlled by Data

The new structure will analyze traffic flows, manage public transport, and implement "smart" traffic lights

09 Sep 13:400

Wizz Air to expand Yerevan base - fourth aircraft to open three new destinations

The airline will expand its presence at Zvartnots Airport, adding flights to Switzerland, Spain, and Bulgaria

09 Sep 13:380

Armenia to Block Unlicensed Gambling Sites Starting 2027

Starting February 8, internet providers will have a mechanism to restrict access to foreign resources operating outside the Armenian regulatory system.

09 Sep 13:360

Armenia Proposed Reducing Visa Fees for Non-Cash Payments

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan called for discussions with partner banks to reduce costs for businesses and clients when paying via POS terminals

09 Sep 13:350

Electricity Generation in Armenia Sharply Increased - Almost 6.1 Billion kWh in Seven Months

From January to July, electricity production increased by 9.4%, with a particularly notable rise in generation at thermal power plants

09 Sep 13:340

Armenia and UAE Prepare New Projects in Manufacturing and Energy

In Dubai, ministers discussed the creation of distribution centers, agricultural product processing, production of goods for the UAE market, and the development of green energy.

09 Sep 13:310

International Consortium to Build Waste Processing Plant in Yerevan

Two companies participated in the tender, and a joint venture involving Chinese, Arab, and Armenian businesses emerged as the winner.

09 Sep 13:300

Armenia's Communication Sector Revenue Rises to 104.1 Billion Drams

Revenue from the creation and broadcasting of television programs amounted to 5.7 billion drams

09 Sep 13:280

TRIPP could begin construction as early as 2027

The preparation of the project's feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, and the US has already allocated approximately $201 million

07 Sep 12:240

US played the "chip card" for Armenia and Azerbaijan - WSJ revealed negotiation details

Washington could have used Armenia's access to advanced Nvidia chips as an additional incentive for a preliminary peace agreement

07 Sep 12:220

Electric Networks of Armenia to upgrade 27 substations - some have been operating since the 1930s

Large-scale modernization should improve the reliability of electricity supply in Yerevan and two regions of the country

07 Sep 12:200

Expansion of Armenia's Solar Energy Will Require Investment in Grids and Storage

Rapid increase in solar generation will require not only new stations but also powerful energy storage systems

07 Sep 12:190

Armenia discusses cooperation with the Czech Republic on spent nuclear fuel storage

Yerevan expects to use Czech capabilities and experience in nuclear energy amid the extension of the plant's operation

07 Sep 12:170

Armenia wants to equip new metro with Czech equipment - negotiations are already underway

Yerevan expects to attract Czech technology and experience for the development of urban rail transport

07 Sep 12:160

Yerevan Begins Large-Scale Road Reconstruction - Three Projects Set to Transform City Traffic

New interchanges will connect key highways, relieve congestion, and reduce travel times between districts of the capital.

07 Sep 12:140

Newborns can now be registered online in Armenia

Parents only need to identify themselves through the national platform

04 Sep 13:240