Armenia turns towards west in search of allies amid Azerbaijan tensions
Jermuk, a once popular tourist town in Armenia, faces fear and economic decline due to Azerbaijani forces' sudden advance and ongoing threats near the border. [ more ]
Armenia PM Pashinyan proposes non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed a non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan as a stepping stone towards a comprehensive peace treaty.
The proposal includes a mutual arms control mechanism and signing the non-aggression pact if the peace treaty is delayed.
Previous peace talks have failed to produce a breakthrough, and tensions remain high between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. [ more ]
Armenia is home to the world's first grapevines and the oldest-known winery, dating back 6,000 years.
Winemaking in Armenia declined under Soviet rule but has re-emerged in the last twenty years, with producers planting indigenous grape varieties. [ more ]