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As of July 17, the average water temperature of Lake Sevan in the coastal area is 20.3°C.
17.07.2026 11:26
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  The average water temperature of Lake Sevan in the coastal area as of July 17...

  The average water temperature of Lake Sevan in the coastal area as of July 17 at 08:00 is 20.3°C.   «Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center» State Non-Commercial Organization    * This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

Anna Vardapetyan's article has been published in the professional journal of the International Association of Prosecutors.
17.07.2026 11:20
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  The article titled "Features of the Investigation Tactics in Cases of Domestic and Family Violence...

  The article titled "Features of the Investigation Tactics in Cases of Domestic and Family Violence in Armenia," authored by the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Armenia, Anna Vardapetyan, has been published in the July 2026 professional periodical of the International Association of Prosecutors (IAP News, No. 101).   The Prosecutor General presents the legal regulations and investigative practices established in the...

With a mandate or without, I am Aghvan Vardanyan, who are you? Aghvan Vardanyan takes the parliamentary mandate.
17.07.2026 11:14
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The member of the National Assembly from the "Armenia" faction, Aghvan Vardanyan, wrote on his...

The member of the National Assembly from the "Armenia" faction, Aghvan Vardanyan, wrote on his Facebook page.   "Calm down. The issue is closed."   I have proven that the mandate is a tenth for me.   But this time, the topic of whether I would resign from the mandate or not was discussed a lot. I didn't respond. This long pause has a name—testing the...

Ucom and Microsoft Innovation Center Help School Students Build Cybersecurity Skills
17.07.2026 11:05
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With the support of Ucom, the first group of participants in the "Cybersecurity Educational Program...

With the support of Ucom, the first group of participants in the "Cybersecurity Educational Program for Schoolchildren" initiative implemented by the Microsoft Innovation Center in Armenia received their graduation certificates.    The initiative, aimed at schoolchildren aged 14-17, seeks to develop fundamental knowledge about cybersecurity, enhance digital literacy, and encourage safe and responsible behavior in the digital environment.   With the help of experienced...

The gray bear and the puppies. The camera trap has captured valuable representatives of Armenia's wildlife.
17.07.2026 10:58
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"The Khosrov Forest" State Reserve has published a video on its Facebook page and added...

"The Khosrov Forest" State Reserve has published a video on its Facebook page and added the following caption. "A camera trap in the Khosrov Forest State Reserve has recorded a brown bear with its cubs." ✅The brown bear is one of the valuable representatives of Armenia's wildlife, and its presence once again highlights the exceptional environmental significance of this area.".    * This text...

The GAIFF Pro platform has announced this year's award winners.
17.07.2026 10:53
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  "The Golden Apricot" International Film Festival of Yerevan's GAIFF Pro Industry platform, dedicated to co-production,...

  "The Golden Apricot" International Film Festival of Yerevan's GAIFF Pro Industry platform, dedicated to co-production, financing, and education, concluded with an awards ceremony on July 16 at Aratashen Winery, during which the best film projects from Western Asia were honored.   The development process that began in 2025 continued in 2026 with GAIFF Pro significantly expanding the scope and formats of the...

The failure of the Iran-American "deal" is a gift to Russia.
17.07.2026 10:45
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1in.am  The Yemeni Houthis have deployed strike drones and missile launch sites along the coast...

1in.am  The Yemeni Houthis have deployed strike drones and missile launch sites along the coast of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and are waiting for orders from Iran to target commercial ships and block this important route for international trade. This information was disseminated by the reputable agency Reuters, citing "three informed sources."   The Israeli vesty Russian-language website, in turn, quoted a...

The State Revenue Committee has uncovered significant tax violations in the fuel trade sector.
17.07.2026 10:40
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The Investigation and Operational Intelligence Department of the State Revenue Committee has developed, undertaken, and...

The Investigation and Operational Intelligence Department of the State Revenue Committee has developed, undertaken, and implemented comprehensive operational-intelligence measures within the framework of its assigned functions, aimed at preventing and revealing tax violations, to uncover economic entities engaged in joint activities with criminal schemes in the fuel sector.   The Investigation and Operational Intelligence Department of the RA State Revenue Committee has...

As a result of the US strikes, five bridges have been destroyed in Iran's port.
17.07.2026 10:35
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  1lurer.am  In the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, five bridges were destroyed overnight...

  1lurer.am  In the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, five bridges were destroyed overnight as a result of U.S. strikes, reports Iran's state IRIB television channel.   «Last night, five bridges were destroyed in Bandar Abbas by the U.S.», IRIB reported on social media.   On the night of June 18, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict that...

An unusual earthquake has occurred near the shores of Florida.
17.07.2026 10:29
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shantnews.am  An unusual earthquake was recorded near the shores of Florida, USA, on Thursday. It...

shantnews.am  An unusual earthquake was recorded near the shores of Florida, USA, on Thursday. It may have been caused by an explosion that occurred during military testing, reports the Daily Mail, citing seismologists.   According to the newspaper, the US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 3.9 magnitude earthquake near the shores of California on Thursday. The earthquake occurred at a depth of...