Asia Armenia The president hailed 'a new page' in ties with Saudi Arabia and thanked the Arab world for sheltering Armenians after genocide; there are fewer than 3 million Armenian citizens living in the country but worldwide diaspora is between 5 and 7 million
Asia Armenia A train with 1.000 tons of Kazakh wheat reached Armenia passing through Russia, Azerbaijan and Georgia; the transport was made possible following the lifting of restrictions on cargo transit through Azerbaijan, as per the agreements reached in Washington
Asia Armenia A crisis team will analyze the problem of traffic in Yerevan and develop solutions; PM stressed that the issue also has psychological and social consequences and that cars import must be considered an element of the puzzle
Asia Armenia Armenian freight transporters are encountering serious difficulties following changes in Russia’s migration policies; many are banned from entering for periods ranging from 3 to 10 years for violating the 90-day stay policy
Asia Armenia Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II was received by Pope Leo XIV earlier this week at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo; since his election 25 years ago, Catholicos Garegin has met with St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis