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Zvartnots Airport old building  will not be removed from state  register of protected monuments

 Friday, August 7 2026 17:33
Zvartnots Airport old building  will not be removed from state  register of protected monuments

ArmInfo.The old building of Zvartnots Airport will not be removed from the list of historical and cultural monuments of Yerevan. Deputy Minister of  Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Armen Simonyan announced this to Public TV.

Following Cannes, TIFF honors world cinema classic Artavazd Peleshyan
 Thursday, August 6 2026 11:21

ArmInfo.  Following Cannes, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) honors the outstanding Armenian director Artavazd Peleshyan. From September 10th to 20th,  the film festival will present a special program, "The Peleshyan  Project," featuring new digital restorations of classic films by the  legendary Armenian documentary director ("Land of the People" (1966),  "The Beginning" (1967), "We" (1969), "The Seasons" (1975), and "The  End" (1992).

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Second Armenian-Turkish meeting on restoration of Ani Bridge held in  Yerevan
 Wednesday, August 5 2026 14:16

ArmInfo. The second meeting of the Armenian-Turkish working group on the restoration of the historic Ani Bridge took place in Yerevan.

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MoESCS Announces Competition to Support Film Production
 Monday, August 3 2026 19:03

ArmInfo. The National Cinema Center of Armenia, with financial support from the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia (MoESCS), has announced a competition for state grant funding in the field of cinematography for the year 2026.

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This year`s Gutan festival to be dedicated to  60th anniversary of  Gagik Ginosyan
 Monday, August 3 2026 17:06

ArmInfo.The Gutan Festival will once again bring together the best Armenian song and dance groups.  This year will be dedicated to the 60th birthday of  Honored Artist of Armenia and prominent figure in choreographic art  Gagik Ginosyan.

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National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia and World-Renowned Violinist Sergey Khachatryan Bring Classical Music to Armenia’s Syunik Region
 Monday, August 3 2026 13:21

ArmInfo.On July 29–31, the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, led by its Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Eduard Topchjan, embarked on a concert tour across Armenia’s Syunik Province, joined by internationally acclaimed violinist Sergey Khachatryan, one of the world’s leading classical musicians.

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Anniversary festival of Armenian culture, traditions, and heritage   held in Bucharest
 Monday, August 3 2026 10:36

ArmInfo. The 10th anniversary festival of Armenian culture, traditions, and heritage,  Strada Armeneasca Festival, was held in Bucharest.

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The IX Yerevan Book Festival will be held from September 4 to 6 this year.
 Friday, July 31 2026 18:37

ArmInfo. The 9th Yerevan Book Fest (YBF) will take place from September 4th to 6th this year.

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

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.

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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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