News from Armenia and Diaspora, information-analytic center, Armenian News portal Noyan Tapan
Noyan Tapan
Due to the wind, the support pillars of the power transmission lines supplying several settlements in Aragatsotn have been damaged.
18.07.2026 14:33
  • Press release

"The Electric Networks of Armenia" company informs its subscribers that due to strong winds after...

"The Electric Networks of Armenia" company informs its subscribers that due to strong winds after midnight, the support columns of the power transmission lines supplying the communities of Hatzashen, Tsamakasar, Suser, and Zarinja in the Aragatsotn region have been damaged and overturned, resulting in a disruption of electricity supply to the mentioned communities.   "The company's specialists are carrying out emergency recovery...

Short-term rain and thunderstorms are possible, with hail in some areas.
18.07.2026 14:26
  • Social

In Yerevan, on the evenings of July 18 and 22-23, brief rain and thunderstorms are...

In Yerevan, on the evenings of July 18 and 22-23, brief rain and thunderstorms are possible in certain areas of the city. From July 19-21, dry weather is expected. From July 18-23, an increase in wind is anticipated in the evenings, reaching 13-16 m/s.   This information is provided by the "Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center" SNCO.   Throughout the territory of the Republic, brief...

Zhanna Andreasian has awarded the French-Armenian actor Simon Abgaryan with the gold medal of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports.
18.07.2026 14:13
  • Social

  The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan,...

  The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, has awarded the French-Armenian actor, playwright, and theater director Simon Abgaryan with the gold medal of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia:   The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports reports that Simon Abgaryan has also been awarded the...

A memorable day at the Office of the Human Rights Defender
18.07.2026 14:00
  • Press release

  On July 17, a warm and symbolic event was held at the Office of the...

  On July 17, a warm and symbolic event was held at the Office of the Human Rights Defender, initiated by Anahit Manasyan, aimed at congratulating employees who have completed their first year of work, as well as valuing long-term and dedicated work.     During the event, symbolic congratulatory certificates were presented to the employees who completed their first year of work, which...

The police service has uncovered 2,288 crimes in the first half of 2026 alone.
18.07.2026 13:36
  • Press release

Prevention, detection, investigation. Three main directions that guide the round-the-clock work of the Patrol Service,...

Prevention, detection, investigation. Three main directions that guide the round-the-clock work of the Patrol Service, encompassing not only the operational response to administrative violations but also the fight against crimes.   In the first half of 2026, patrol officers uncovered 2,288 criminal cases.   As a result of effective measures taken, there has been an increase in both the cases of drug trafficking and...

Organizational and content-related issues of COP17 have been discussed at the BATM.
18.07.2026 13:23
  • Press release

The working meeting, led by Deputy Minister of Environment Aram Meymaryan, took place at the...

The working meeting, led by Deputy Minister of Environment Aram Meymaryan, took place at the Environmental and Mining Inspection Body, dedicated to the preparatory work for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, which will be held in Armenia from October 19-30, 2026.   The organizational and substantive issues of the conference were discussed, as...

Medium repair works from the area called "Zanger" in the Sisian region towards Tzghuk.
18.07.2026 13:13
  • Press release

  On the M-2 interstate road, Yerevan-Yeraskh-Noravan-Tatev-Kapan-Meghri-RA border, from km 167+600 to km 180+928, medium repair...

  On the M-2 interstate road, Yerevan-Yeraskh-Noravan-Tatev-Kapan-Meghri-RA border, from km 167+600 to km 180+928, medium repair works are being carried out from the section called "Zanger" in the Sisian region towards Tzghuk.     Asphalt concrete cover is being installed. The length of the repaired road is approximately 13.4 km. Funding is from the RA state budget.   "Road Department" Foundation    * This text was automatically...

We need to invite the grandchildren of Woodrow Wilson and Roosevelt to Armenia to express our gratitude.
18.07.2026 13:00
  • The essentials in brief

Vagharshak Pilosyan, a renowned doctor residing in Los Angeles     Full video here: https://www.patreon.com/NoyanTapanTV/posts/p-ashinyanin-lsi-163992761        * This text...

Vagharshak Pilosyan, a renowned doctor residing in Los Angeles     Full video here: https://www.patreon.com/NoyanTapanTV/posts/p-ashinyanin-lsi-163992761        * This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

Come, they are performing a play at the theater. We will not allow Pashinyan to change the Constitution for Azerbaijan.
18.07.2026 12:00
  • Discussion

Noyan Tapan. «Discussion». Guest: Chairman of the HSPC, Candidate of Political Sciences Gurgen Simonyan     * This...

Noyan Tapan. «Discussion». Guest: Chairman of the HSPC, Candidate of Political Sciences Gurgen Simonyan     * This text was automatically translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

The midterm elections do not currently promise good prospects for the U.S. president. Artak Zakaryan
18.07.2026 11:27
  • A comment

Member of the Republican Party Council, former Deputy Minister of Defense Artak Zakaryan wrote on...

Member of the Republican Party Council, former Deputy Minister of Defense Artak Zakaryan wrote on his Facebook page . «If President Trump thought that a ceasefire agreement with Iran would allow him to comfortably conduct the midterm elections in the US (Congress, Senate), then he seems to have been mistaken. Iran was ready to agree to that ceasefire with the intention...