Komitas Vardapet made the Armenian rural song the foundation of professional art. The article tells about his life, the education he received in Berlin, and the notation and arrangement of thousands of folk songs.
Sayat-Nova is the most prominent figure of 18th-century Armenian ashugh art. The article presents his life in Tiflis, the biographical uncertainties, and his multilingual songbook.
In the 13th century, during the cultural rise of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, Armenian miniature painting flourished in the scriptoria of Hromkla and Sis. Its most prominent figure is Toros Roslin, and one of the vivid examples of his art is the Zeytun Gospel.
To the question of how much prices have risen over the last eight years, almost everyone answers in roughly the same way: "a lot." But when you look at the official figures, an unexpected picture emerges. In Armenia, the cumulative rise in prices since 2018 is lower than the global average and is almost the same as in the European Union and the US...
In the city of Lucerne, there is a children's playground. Swings, slides, the usual. In the middle of the playground, dug into the hill, stands a thick, blast-proof door. Behind it is a narrow, well-lit tunnel that gently slopes downward, as far as the eye can see. This is Sonnenberg, the world's largest...
What is known: Turkey has started reconstruction works on its section of the Gyumri-Kars railway, up to the border with Armenia. This was announced by Ruben Rubinyan, the special representative of the Armenian side in the Armenia-Turkey dialogue, who also holds the pos... of the President of the National Assembly since August 3, 2026.
This year, the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, more commonly known as the Blessing of the Grapes, will be celebrated on August 16, 2026. The date changes every year, and this causes confusion. The reason is the rule: the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast on the Sunday closest to August 15. Therefore, the date varies between August...
Today, on August 8, the artificial intelligence factory of Firebird AI company was officially opened in Hrazdan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was present at the opening ceremony. The date was chosen deliberately: exactly one year after the Washington Summit. In this article, we try to highlight what is actually bui...
Armenia does not buy oil from the Persian Gulf. Almost the entire volume of gasoline comes from Romania, Egypt, and Russia. From Iran, less than one percent. And yet, what happens in the Strait of Hormuz directly affects the price that the Armenian driver pays at the gas station. Here is why. What is the Strait of Horm...
In late July, a proposal was made in Tehran that could change Armenia's energy role in the region. Iran proposes not only to increase the volume of gas exported to Armenia, but also to assess the possibility of transiting Iranian gas to other countries through the territory of Armenia. Yerevan is in principle in favor. But when it...
In two days, on August 8, it will be one year since Nikol Pashinyan, Ilham Aliyev, and Donald Trump met in Washington. And yesterday, on August 5, the Constitutional Court of Armenia accepted the case of the TRIPP framework agreement for review. During this year, so many contradictory...
Introduction Europe is a continent brimming with rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes. For budget-conscious travelers, exploring this vast and varied region doesn't have to break the bank. In 2025, Europe offers a plethora of affordable travel options that cater to every type of t…
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