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Candoco Dance Company in Yerevan Today

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Candoco Dance Company is one of the world’s most prolific dance troop comprised of both disabled and non-disabled artists. Founded in 1991, the company is scheduled to give further performances in Yerevan coming up in March as well.

13 years ago

Armenia Tops CIS Countries in Economic Freedom

Aleksandr Shatskih

Research recently conducted by the Heritage Foundation in the US shows the current state of economic freedom around the world. Where CIS countries are concerned, the study made several somewhat surprising findings. One such finding was the 38th position among 177 countries Armenia currently holds. This places the small republic at the top of all CIS countries.

13 years ago

Armenia Welcomes EU Citizens With Visa-Free Regime

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Armenia, big changes in the visa regime have been announced. As of January 10, all visitors hailing from EU nations can now enter the country without needing to apply for a visa beforehand, reports Oratert.com.

13 years ago

EU & Armenia Sign Simplified Visa Agreement

Aleksandr Shatskih

The European Union and Armenia have agreed to vastly simplified visa procedures for Armenians entering Schengen area countries. According to the news, some populations of Armenians will benefit from easier entrance restrictions. Armenian students, scientists, journalists, enterprenuers, and some other groups will be able to obtain visas for Schengen destinations much more easily. Foreign Minister […]

13 years ago

Ukraine, Armenia among Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

Ukraine and Armenia are the two Eastern European countries included in Globe Spots Top 10 Countries to visit in 2013. This is the fifth edition of the top which illustrated the countries that will or at least should become top tourist destinations in the next year. As Globe Spots indicated, the list is determined based […]

13 years ago

Popok International Ad Festival Kicks Off

Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Yerevan, the Popok international Advertising Festival kicked off today. Organized by the Armenian Ad Council in connection with the city of Yerevan, the festival is slated to offer new concepts in advertising in Armenia’s capital.

13 years ago

Armenia & Russian Agree on Cultural Cooperation

Aleksandr Shatskih

Last Friday a program of cooperation between the ministries of culture of Armenia and the Russian Federation was penned at Armenia’s Ministry of Culture in Yerevan. Armenia’s Minister of Culture, Hasmik Poghosyan (at left) and Russian Federation Minister Andrei Busygin appeared for the press at the announcement.

14 years ago

Places You Never Heard Of: Armenia’s Yerevan Flea Market

Phil Butler

Armenia is one of the least understood, and most fascinating places in the world. Today we want to bring you a little piece of culture from there, a place you undoubtedly never heard of, the Yerevan Flea Market. Called Vernissage from the French meaning “varnishing” (or an art preview), this world class flea market slash swap […]

14 years ago

Increased Tourist Interest for Armenia

Mihaela Lica Butler

Armenia expects over 800,000 tourists this year, and makes active efforts to boost awareness with foreign visitors.

14 years ago

Noratus Village: an Increasingly Popular Armenian Destination?

Aleksandr Shatskih

It’s hard to believe that Noratus is becoming increasingly popular in Armenia, but according to Deputy Head of the Noratus community Vachik Khachatryan, the number of travelers visiting this Gegharkunik province village revolves around 200-300 per day.

15 years ago

Armenia, a Top World Destination for Adventure Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Adventure tourism could boost, even double the number of visitors next year, if Armenia plays its cards right.

15 years ago

Yerevan Is the 2012 World Book Capital

Mihaela Lica Butler

The city of Yerevan (Armenia) was named as the World Book Capital 2012 at the conclusion of the meeting of the selection committee, which was held at UNESCO Headquarters on 2 July, 2010.

15 years ago

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