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A carpet museum will open in Armenia.

 Thursday, July 30 2026 19:38
A carpet museum will open in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Armenia is set to get a carpet museum. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and Levon Vartan Der Bedrossian, under which the philanthropist intends to transfer to the Republic of Armenia real estate he owns in the community of Garni, Kotayk region, as well as his personal collection, in order to establish a carpet museum in Armenia.

Artur Tarkhanyan Center condemns government initiative to revoke protected status of old Zvartnots Airport building
 Wednesday, July 29 2026 14:13

ArmInfo. The Artur Tarkhanyan Center museum has condemned the Armenian government's initiative to remove the old Zvartnots Airport building from Yerevan's State List of Immovable Historical and Cultural Monuments  and terminate its legal status as a protected site.  According to the museum's press service, the structure is a globally recognized masterpiece of modern Armenian architecture. "Numerous publications have highlighted this unique structure, emphasizing its exceptional architectural value and significance," the museum stated. "Only seven similar airports remain worldwide, and all are protected by the state as vital architectural and cultural heritage sites, even when no longer in active use." The museum asserts that the historic terminal could be modernized to meet international standards.

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National Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Syunik with virtuoso  violinist Sergey Khachatryan
 Monday, July 27 2026 15:52

ArmInfo.  The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia (NPOA), led by Artistic Director  and Principal Conductor Eduard Topchyan, along with world-renowned  violinist and preeminent contemporary musician Sergey Khachatryan, is  set to perform in the Syunik Province.

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Areni-1 Cave included in UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
 Friday, July 24 2026 12:50

ArmInfo. Areni-1 Cave has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport, citing the results of the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which is being held in Busan, South Korea, from July 19 to 29.

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Soloists of the Sofia Opera and Ballet Theater to perform in Yerevan  on September 22
 Wednesday, July 22 2026 19:48

ArmInfo.Soloists of the Sofia Opera and Ballet Theater will perform in Yerevan on September 22, as reported by the press service of the Bulgarian Embassy in  Armenia.

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National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia to hold open-air concert  in Dilijan
 Wednesday, July 22 2026 12:53

ArmInfo.  The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, in collaboration with Green Rock, will hold an open-air concert in Dilijan. This musical evening,  taking place on July 22 at 7:00 PM next to the Dilijan city pond,  will be dedicated to the city and its residents. The program will  feature works by one of the most beloved Armenian composers, Arno  Babajanyan.

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I don`t think AI can surpass human creative thought - Sev Ohanian
 Tuesday, July 21 2026 16:37

ArmInfo. As part of the 23rd Golden Apricot International Film Festival, a traditional rendezvous with renowned Armenian-American film producer and  screenwriter Sev Ohanian took place at the AGBU hall.

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"Yes, I am a filmmaker, that is certainly good, but more importantly, I am Armenian" - Sev Ohanian
 Monday, July 20 2026 22:00

ArmInfo. From a no-budget film to a record 16 for a single movie - the journey of American film producer and screenwriter of Armenian origin Sev Ohanian is truly impressive.

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As UNESCO World Heritage Committee member, Armenia ready to  contribute to implementation of 1972 Convention
 Monday, July 20 2026 13:56

ArmInfo.  The Armenian delegation is participating in the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage  Committee, taking place in Busan, South Korea. During the general  debate, Armenia's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Aram Hakobyan,  confirmed his country's readiness to cooperate with all stakeholders  to strengthen compliance with the 1972 Convention Concerning the  Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

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Armenian Symphony Orchestra to conclude its 20th concert season with  gala concert at Cascade
 Monday, July 20 2026 13:45

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 20th anniversary concert season with a  gala concert at the Cascade, the Cafesjian Sculpture Garden.

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Yerevan reaffirms its status as an "open-air museum"
 Friday, July 17 2026 18:44

ArmInfo. Yerevan has once again reaffirmed its status as an "open-air museum" with the inauguration of a new cultural space in the city center. Located in  Misak Manushyan Park, the site now features an exhibition of 13 sculptures by Ashot Harutyunyan.

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Golden Apricot: Lebanese trumpeter`s spectacular `wedding concert`  captivates audience
 Friday, July 17 2026 14:04

ArmInfo.  A spectacular concert by renowned French trumpeter and Lebanese-born composer Ibrahim  Maalouf took place in Yerevan.

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Iranian Literature Corner opens at  National Library of Armenia
 Thursday, July 16 2026 17:50

ArmInfo.An Iranian Literature Corner has opened in the reading room of the National Library of Armenia.

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Tamara Stepanyan`s film opens 23rd Golden Apricot Film Festival
 Wednesday, July 15 2026 13:56

ArmInfo.  When it comes to films with war/post-war themes, the stories of heroes are always familiar to a significant portion of Armenian viewers. After all, pride in  one's history, origins, culture, and science are integral elements of  national identity and mentality.

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Armenian pianist Ruben Kozin makes his debut performance in Dushanbe
 Tuesday, July 14 2026 17:27

ArmInfo.Armenian pianist Ruben Kozin, a graduate of the Central Music School and the Moscow Tchaikovsky State Conservatory, has participated in a cultural  program hosted by the Russian House in Dushanbe, marking his first  performance before a Tajik audience.

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GAIFF Pro film production platform to take place July 13-18: Golden  Apricot Film Festival unveils its program
 Monday, July 13 2026 12:04

ArmInfo.  The GAIFF Pro film production platform, which will bring together leading representatives of the global film industry, introduce participants  to innovative technologies, and open up new opportunities for  international collaboration, will launch as part of the Golden  Apricot Film Festival from July 13 to 18.

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France, Canada and Germany unveil their programs for "Golden Apricot"  Film Festival
 Wednesday, July 8 2026 17:29

ArmInfo. The Yerevan International Film Festival, "Golden Apricot," continues its close collaboration with foreign embassies, cultural institutions, and  international organizations based in Armenia, jointly creating a platform for cultural dialogue and cooperation through cinema.

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Sev Ohanyan Guest of Honor at Golden Apricot Film Festival
 Wednesday, July 8 2026 13:34

ArmInfo.  One of Hollywood's most promising producers, Sev Ohanyan, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his film "Sinners" back in March of this year, will be the guest of honor at the 23rd Golden Apricot International Film  Festival.

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Exhibition marking the centennial of prominent Armenian architect Jim  Torosyan opens in Yerevan
 Tuesday, July 7 2026 17:12

ArmInfo.An exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great Armenian architect Jim Torossian has opened at the Alexander Tamanyan National Museum-Institute of Architecture, under the Urban Development Committee of the Republic of Armenia.  This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.

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Armenia to ratify updated Charter of Alliance for Cultural Heritage  in Asia
 Friday, July 3 2026 11:52

ArmInfo.  The ratification of the Charter of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia will be  discussed at an extraordinary session of the National Assembly of the  Republic of Armenia on July 3.

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Armenia to accede to UNESCO Convention on Protection of Underwater  Cultural Heritage
 Friday, July 3 2026 11:47

ArmInfo.  Armenia will accede to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. At an extraordinary session of the National Assembly of the  Republic of Armenia on July 3, discussions are underway on the  relevant document submitted by the Armenian government for  ratification.

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