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Prenatal screening for detecting congenital issues in the fetus is already in operation in the Ararat and Lori regions.
20.07.2026 11:43

  Prenatal screening for detecting congenital issues in fetuses is already operational in the Ararat and...

  Prenatal screening for detecting congenital issues in fetuses is already operational in the Ararat and Lori regions.    The screening implemented at the "Hayriyan" Medical Center in Masis and the medical center in Spitak allows all pregnant women in the region to undergo biochemical testing and expert sonography to identify congenital issues in the fetus during the intrauterine phase:   The screening is conducted...

Papoyan has discussed the possibility of exporting fish species to the EU with one of the leading companies in the aquaculture sector.
20.07.2026 11:35
  • Economy

  The Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, visited the "Inter Aqua"...

  The Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, visited the "Inter Aqua" LLC operating in the Ararat region.    The minister toured the company's premises, familiarized himself with the production process, and the company's future plans.   "Inter Aqua" LLC is one of the leading companies in the fish farming sector. The annual production volume is about 1100 tons. They cultivate...

Rubio has stated that he is ready to meet with Lavrov in the Philippines.
20.07.2026 11:25
  • Politics

shantnews.am  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that he will be ready to...

shantnews.am  U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that he will be ready to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the events of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) taking place in the Philippines.   «I am not sure that it is definitively decided. But we will be ready to meet with them,» Rubio said in response to...

A refurbished three-car train has been put into operation in the Yerevan Metro.
20.07.2026 11:20
  • Press release

The latest refurbished train has been put into operation as part of the modernization works...

The latest refurbished train has been put into operation as part of the modernization works of the Yerevan Metro fleet.   This was announced by the acting director of the metro, Babken Sedrakyan, during a working meeting of the Yerevan City Hall.   According to him, one train from the existing fleet, consisting of three cars, has undergone complete current refurbishment and is already...

During the visit to the Syunik region in May 2025, some of the issues addressed to the RA Human Rights Defender have been resolved.
20.07.2026 11:16
  • Press release

  The Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan led a working group that visited the communities of...

  The Human Rights Defender Anahit Manasyan led a working group that visited the communities of Kapan, Meghri, and Tegh in the Syunik region in May 2025, including the villages of Shikahogh, Srashen, and Tsav in the Kapan community, Alvank and Shvanidzor in the Meghri community, as well as the border settlements of Khndzoresk and Khuznavar in the Tegh community. The...

Messi has broken his silence and commented on the defeat against Spain in the final.
20.07.2026 11:07
  • Sport

tert.am  Argentina's national team captain and forward Lionel Messi has commented on the loss to...

tert.am  Argentina's national team captain and forward Lionel Messi has commented on the loss to Spain (0-1) in the final of the 2026 World Cup.   «I am sad, but I understand that we played with all our strength. To be honest, they were better. We lost, and we accept that. However, that does not mean we will forget everything we have...

The winners of the "Golden Apricot" International Film Festival have been announced.
20.07.2026 11:00
  • Culture

  The 23rd "Golden Apricot" International Film Festival in Yerevan concluded with a solemn ceremony held...

  The 23rd "Golden Apricot" International Film Festival in Yerevan concluded with a solemn ceremony held at the Cinema House, during which the names of the award winners were announced.    The "Golden Apricot" International Film Festival is held with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia as a budgetary program in the field...

Near the village of Shirakamut in Lori, a diver has retrieved the body of a 43-year-old man who had drowned from the river.
20.07.2026 10:54
  • Social

Yesterday, on July 19, a tragic incident occurred in the Lori region. Around 17:50, a...

Yesterday, on July 19, a tragic incident occurred in the Lori region. Around 17:50, a call was received at the Spitak division of the Community Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, reporting that a citizen had fallen into the river located on the right side of the Shirakamut settlement road.           According to...

Ambassador Mkrtchyan presented the current agenda of Armenia-US relations at the American Foreign Policy Council.
20.07.2026 10:52
  • Press release

The Ambassador of Armenia to the USA, Narek Mkrtchyan, participated in a roundtable discussion titled...

The Ambassador of Armenia to the USA, Narek Mkrtchyan, participated in a roundtable discussion titled "The Path of Progress for Armenia" at the American Foreign Policy Council (AFPC). This was reported by the embassy.   In his speech, the ambassador presented the current agenda of Armenia-US relations, addressed the main directions for the development of bilateral cooperation, and highlighted new opportunities in...

Call to the Prime Minister to stop the genocide of Armenian science or about the monstrous crime that occurred in Armenian science
20.07.2026 10:45
  • Announcements

Call to the Prime Minister: to stop the genocide of Armenian science   Clear evidence of genocide About the...

Call to the Prime Minister: to stop the genocide of Armenian science   Clear evidence of genocide About the monstrous crime that occurred in Armenian science Currently, science and the National Academy in Armenia are governed by Soros-style rules aimed at destroying science. To substantiate this, it is enough to mention that the great mathematician Sergey Mergelyan would be considered a laboratory assistant according to...