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Cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Are Rising in China and Other Countries

10/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 1380 Views 2 min read

In several stores across Armenia, masks have returned to the shelves. The reason is a new virus, which was also recorded in China at the beginning of 2025. A significant increase in respiratory infections, including Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), has been observed in the country. It ia noted particularly in northern regions. HMPV is a well-known respiratory virus that usually causes mild symptoms but can lead to more severe conditions in newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Armenia Economy

Environmental Fees for Whitefish and Crayfish Fishing to Increase 4 Times

09/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 1013 Views 2 min read

In Armenia, environmental fees for whitefish and crayfish fishing will increase 4 times, while fees for hunting animals and birds will increase 2 times. The proposal has been approved by the government. The corresponding amendments to the Tax Code were endorsed during today’s government session.

Armenia Politics

Nikol Pashinyan Presents Armenia’s Proposal for Establishing Peace in the Region

09/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 898 Views 2 min read

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared Armenia’s proposal for establishing peace in the region on Facebook.

Armenia Economy

Russian and American Models Among Proposals for Armenia’s New Nuclear Power Plant

09/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 724 Views 3 min read

During a year-end press conference, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan stated that various proposals are being considered for the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Armenia, these proposals take into account financial and economic factors as well as the timeframe required for commissioning the plant.

Armenia Tech

Settled Debts, 30% Growth: The Minister of High-Tech Industry Summarizes 2024

09/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 1391 Views 2 min read

Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan has summarized the activities carried out in 2024. He addressed developments in new defense technologies, the evaluation of the Armenian satellite by a Spanish company, and the debts of defense industry factories.

Armenia Education

Around 70% of Schoolchildren Visited Museums and Theaters Last Year

08/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 820 Views 2 min read

On January 8, Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Zhanna Andreasyan, held a press conference to summarize the ministry’s work in 2024. The Minister also addressed schoolchildren’s visits to museums and theaters.

Armenia Culture

Snoop Dogg’s concert will not take place: The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MoESCS) has demanded the return of the funds

08/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 776 Views 2 min read

Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Zhanna Andreasyan, summarized the ministry’s work for 2024 during a press conference. During the briefing, the minister discussed the postponement of rapper Snoop Dogg’s concert.

Armenia Politics

Nikol Pashinyan Responds to Ilham Aliyev’s Statements

08/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 637 Views 5 min read

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has responded to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s recent statements. He made aggressive statements on January 7, he accused Armenia of being a “fascist state,” criticized its military buildup, and reiterated demands for the so-called “corridor,” claiming it “will open.”

Armenia Education

8.8 Billion AMD Allocated for Teacher Salaries, 540 New IT Labs Opened: Minister of Education Summarizes 2024

08/01/2025 Սամվել Մխիթարյան 803 Views 2 min read

Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan has summarized the achievements of her ministry in 2024. During a press conference, the minister highlighted the opening of science and IT laboratories in schools and the implementation of teacher salary programs.