CALL OF ARMENIA

All objects that have received the status of monuments, newly discovered objects, as well as objects included in the state lists are protected by the state. The issue of granting the status of historical and cultural monuments to nine newly discovered structures was discussed at the first session of the expert committee this year. Immediately after receiving the status of newly discovered monuments, communities and community leaders are also informed about them so that the monuments can be preserved as properly as possible. In 2025, by government decision, 710 objects were included in the state list. Together with the last nine, at the moment 25,000 historical and cultural structures have the status of monuments.

In order to promote the development of pedigree cattle breeding, the state has revised the terms of the support program, making them more profitable for farmers. Under the cattle breeding development program for 2025-29, the amount of compensation provided for the purchase of high-yielding cows has been increased from 30 to 50%. Lending conditions have also been improved. If previously the farmer paid 2 to 3% of the loan interest rate, now he is completely exempted from interest, repaying only the principal amount. The intensive cattle breeding development program can be used by businesses from all regions of the republic. The application procedure and conditions are presented in detail on the official website of the Ministry of Economy.

On May 28, 2026, a unique military parade-report will be presented in Republic Square. The military units participating in the military parade of the Armenian Army, which has chosen the path of profound transformation and systemic reforms, are presented with new flags. The RA Army is a factor of peace, not war.

The goal of the festival is not only to make the Armenian dish recognizable to the world, but also to collect types of dolma in a less commonly used composition, this is an opportunity for the host side to activate communication with neighboring communities. The festival also plays a great role in increasing the country's tourist attractiveness. It was organized by the NGO for the Development and Preservation of Armenian Culinary Traditions in the territory of the Zvartnots historical and cultural monument. About 40 types of dolma were presented. There are no shortage of queues at the pavilions. The Armenian flavor has especially appealed to tourists, who try to taste all the types. The festival has been organized since 2011 in the territory of various historical and cultural monuments, this is done specifically to popularize the tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

During the Los Angeles concert dedicated to the memory and 102nd birthday of the great French-Armenian chansonnier Charles Aznavour, his beloved and well-known songs, translated into Armenian by Perch Turabyan and performed by opera singer Alvard Mayilian, will be performed for lovers of Aznavour's art. Concert participants will hear in Armenian the philosophy and human stories contained in the chansonnier's songs, which are often hidden in the footnotes of the words and notes.

Radio was first broadcast in Armenia in 1926. It began with a 25-minute test broadcast. 100 years later, radio is still loved, has a large audience, and has something to say in this new era, because in reality, speech never ceases to have meaning. Armenian radio presents a diverse selection of programs every hour, including cultural, educational, children's, and news programs. On the occasion of the centennial anniversary of the founding of Armenian Radio, a series of festive concerts will begin in four regions of Armenia in June, aiming to make the sound of radio accessible to every citizen.

The governor addressed the guests of the event via video message, in whose speech it was noted that for 50 years the statue of Little Mher has stood in Philadelphia as a pledge of their contribution and determination to the history of Pennsylvania and the entire Armenian-American community. There were eight awards, which were presented to world-famous Armenian-American artists, writers, military personnel, astronauts, and businessmen who have made a great contribution to the US state, but have not lost touch with Armenia.

About 12 million drams have been allocated for the improvement of the 750 square meter area, with a ratio of 60% community, 40% state, and about 25 million drams worth of improvement work is also being carried out on Talin Square. The improvement of the central park and square will ensure the aesthetic appearance of the city and not only. Numerous programs have been implemented and are planned to be implemented in the field of tourism, and this improvement work also includes the tourism development component. The most famous tourist destinations in Talin are the Catholic Church and the Dashtadem Fortress.

The State Chamber Choir of Armenia is preparing to give a concert at the National Center for Chamber Music on the eve of the Proclamation Day of the First Republic of Armenia, where works dedicated to Armenia by Komitas, Yekmalyan, Amirkhanyan, Babajanyan and other famous composers will be performed.

Known as the Oscars of wine, around 400 international experts, journalists, sommeliers, wine connoisseurs and buyers have arrived in Armenia to evaluate around 8,000 wines from 65 countries. 130 Armenian wines were submitted for professional evaluation. The competition is an opportunity to introduce Armenia’s 6,000-year-old winemaking heritage and diverse terroirs to the guests. The event was organized by the Viticulture and Winemaking Foundation of Armenia with the support of the Ministry of Economy. This prestigious competition will contribute not only to raising the profile of Armenian wine, but also to discovering the country’s wine tourism potential.

The slogan "We are our mountains. Ascent" will bring together the technology sector, more precisely, companies working for the military industry, at the sports and concert complex on June 3 and 4. They will demonstrate everything they have developed and produced in Armenia, from drones to radars, special shells to armored equipment and more.

Three Armenian companies, two different countries exported weapons during the month of May. Domestic manufacturers, military industrialists, have generated Armenian engineering thought in recent years and turned it into a final product and exported it from Armenia. This has been the dream and one of the strategic priorities of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, which is why the government has made billions of drams of investments in recent years and will continue to make these large-scale investments in the military industry in the future.

In one year, 1.33 million people visited Armenian museums. In 2025, the building and technical conditions of 19 museums were improved with state budget funds. Last year, the Yerevan Museum of Russian Art and the Yeghishe Charents Museum of Literature and Art had the opportunity to present the valuable specimens kept in their collections on international platforms.

Real estate sold in almost all regional cities has increased significantly in value. This price increase in the regions is due to several factors. Peace has contributed to the appreciation of real estate in the regions. Tourist activity has also affected the prices of regional apartments. This brings investors and buyers.

Armenia is competing with other countries in the following categories: Europe’s Leading Cultural Destination and Europe’s Leading Heritage Destination. The competition was founded in London in 1993 and is considered the Oscars of the tourism industry. Voting is open and people from all over the world can vote by registering on the relevant website. Last year, Armenia was nominated in the same category as Europe’s Leading Heritage Destination and won.

17 pavilions, 32 artists, a display of cultures from different nations in an Armenian setting. Glendale has become a crossroads of cultural dialogue. The Art Show is made possible with the support of the City Library and the Arts Department.

Tires, batteries, electrical appliances, plastic bottles are the worst enemies of nature. They end up as waste, for example, in rivers and lakes, destroying the ecosystem. If the bill is adopted, the manufacturer or importer will be obliged to pay a small, but significant amount. Initially, the law will apply to those entrepreneurs whose product waste is more harmful. These small amounts can already change the entire economy.

In this direction, a three-year program has been launched to facilitate the entry of Armenian small and medium-sized businesses. The initiative is called the Open Trade Gateway Sweden, which is being implemented in conjunction with the International Trade Center. The state also attaches great importance to finding new export markets for our businessmen.

The Classical Eurovision Song Contest will be held at the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet and will feature 11 countries. Armenia will be represented by flutist Elen Virabyan. At the age of 15, she has already performed on hundreds of stages and played with more than 40 prestigious orchestras. The day of the contest is symbolic, June 6 is the birthday of Aram Khachaturian. Yerevan will become the capital of classical music on that day.

Dilijan has a strategic location between Yerevan and Tbilisi, making it a regional hub, and is also Armenia’s number one tourist destination. International investments can make Armenia more visible to international travelers. Armenia’s little Switzerland, Dilijan, with its nature, atmosphere, and mountain tourism opportunities, can be the highlight of their trip.

A 7 km road, which was also in danger of collapsing, has been reconstructed with state funds. The road has contributed to an increase in the number of tourists, the activation of the hotel business, and real estate prices have also changed. 80% of the guests are from Yerevan, and there are also those from abroad.

The Armenian people made a visible contribution to the victory of the Soviet Union and the Western Allies in World War II, more than half a million of whose representatives fought against fascism in the Soviet and Western Allied armies and in underground resistance groups.

 For the second time, Honored Artist of Armenia Hayk Melikyan is performing at the prestigious Greek Megaron Concert Hall, this time in Thessaloniki, dedicating the concert to the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The memorial concert was organized at the initiative of the Embassy of Armenia in Greece and with the support of the Hovnanian Family Foundation.

Regional and local authorities promise that very soon the well-maintained areas of Vanadzor and Alaverdi lakes will become the calling card of these communities, ensuring decent rest and pleasant pastime for local residents and guests.

 The Armenian government has acquired the world-famous American-Armenian artist's abstract oil painting, which he created in 1944, from a Sotheby's auction for about 31 million drams and transferred it to the gallery.

The concert dedicated to Armenian-French friendship was attended by the President of France, the Prime Minister of Armenia, and other high-ranking officials.

 The official opening ceremony of the 8th Summit of the European Political Community kicked off with a cultural program, which presented not only the Armenian cultural heritage, but also our modern art, creative cultural thought, and innovative technologies.

On May 4-5, Yerevan is hosting two events of exceptional significance: the eighth summit of the European Political Community and the first Armenia-EU summit. An unprecedented delegation of European and world leaders has arrived in the Armenian capital for this occasion. 🇪🇺 European Union Leadership • Ursula von der Leyen - President of the European Commission • Antonio Costa - President of the European Council • Roberta Metsola - President of the European Parliament • Kaia Kalas - Head of European Diplomacy 🌍 Heads of State and Government • 🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron - President of France • 🇮🇹 Giorgia Meloni - Prime Minister of Italy • 🇬🇧 Keir Starmer - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom • 🇵🇱 Donald Tusk - Prime Minister of Poland • 🇨🇦 Mark Carney - Prime Minister of Canada (and Foreign Minister) • 🇲🇩 Maia Sandu - President of Moldova • 🇬🇪 Irakli Kobakhidze - Prime Minister of Georgia • 🇹🇷 Cevdet Yilmaz - Vice President of Turkey • 🇦🇱 Edi Rama - Prime Minister of Albania...

 The Armenian State Philharmonic has organized a musical project entitled "Inside the Bridge" dedicated to Jazz Week.

The entire day was a festive mood in the capital. First, a parade dedicated to the Armenian worker, who builds his state and develops the homeland with his work, took place in Republic Square, and the day ended with a big concert at the Cascade, dedicated to International Jazz Day.

During a 3-week tour, they will perform 14 concerts to the appreciation of music lovers in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Spain. The concert program includes masterpieces of world classics, as well as works by Armenian authors.