Armenian news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Armenia:
Politics
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced plans to hold snap parliamentary elections in June 2021, following a vote of no confidence in the government. (Source: Reuters)
- The Armenian government has approved a bill to increase the minimum wage to 55,000 Armenian drams (approximately $110 USD) per month, effective January 2021. (Source: Armenpress)
Economy
- Armenia's economy has contracted by 10.6% in the third quarter of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in remittances from abroad. (Source: Armenian News Agency)
- The Armenian government has launched a program to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by the pandemic, with a budget of 10 billion Armenian drams (approximately $20 million USD). (Source: News.am)
International Relations
- Armenia and Russia have signed a new agreement on military cooperation, which includes the deployment of Russian troops in Armenia and the use of Armenian airspace by Russian aircraft. (Source: TASS)
- The European Union has announced a new package of assistance to Armenia, worth 10 million euros (approximately $11.5 million USD), to support the country's economic development and reform efforts. (Source: EU Neighbours)
Culture
- The Armenian government has launched a program to restore and preserve the country's cultural heritage, with a budget of 5 billion Armenian drams (approximately $10 million USD). (Source: Armenpress)
- The Armenian National Gallery has opened a new exhibition featuring works by famous Armenian artist Martiros Saryan. (Source: News.am)
Sports
- The Armenian national football team has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, after defeating Belarus 2-1 in a recent match. (Source: ArmFootball)
- Armenian weightlifter Simon Martirosyan has won a gold medal at the 2020 European Weightlifting Championships, held in Moscow. (Source: Armenpress)
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