American University in Armenia Moves Classes Online After Iran Warns of Targeting U.S. Campuses
The American University of Armenia announced that all classes scheduled for March 30 will take place online. The decision was made as a precaution due to security concerns linked to recent regional developments. The university informed students and staff that the shift to online learning is temporary and preventive. Officials explained that the decision was influenced by statements made by Iran regarding possible actions against American educational institutions in parts of W
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Man Attempts to Strike Pashinyan During Palm Sunday Service at Saint Anna Church in Yerevan
An incident unfolded on March 29 at Saint Anna Church during a Palm Sunday service attended by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and members of his team - which shows the growing tension inside Armenia, even in places of worship. According to available information, the situation began while Pashinyan was inside the church. A young man in the crowd tried to move closer, shouting, “I want to stand in the middle,” as he pushed forward. Security personnel quickly stepped in, stoppin
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Palm Sunday Celebrated at Christianity’s Oldest Nation, Children Take Center Stage
The Armenian Apostolic Church markets celebrating Palm Sunday on March 29 with a series of religious ceremonies at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, one of the most important spiritual centers for Armenians around the world. The day, which commemorates the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, was observed as a special occasion dedicated to children, following a blessing declared by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The ce
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Armenia Signs Historic $300 Million AI Deal in First-Ever Syndicated Loan
Armenia has taken a major step in developing its financial and technology sectors by signing its first-ever syndicated loan agreement to support a large artificial intelligence project. The deal brings together six financial institutions to provide $300 million in financing to Firebird AI, making it the largest transaction of its kind in the country’s banking history. The agreement is a new stage for Armenia’s financial system, introducing a model in which multiple banks and
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