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Eastern Armenian · estimated

"Horizon" release | 20-00 | 08.10.2026

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Infantino's first rival is known

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Switzerland defender Ramon Vega has announced his intention to run for the FIFA presidency, becoming the first challenger to current head Gianni Infantino. “My aim is clear: to serve football and the people who give life to the game. I am running to unite the global football family, to implement real and lasting reforms, to modernise […]

Roads in the territory of Armenia are passable

The rescue service informs that the highways in the territory of the Republic of Armenia are passable. According to information received from the Emergency Situations Department of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Crisis Management Center of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in North Ossetia, the Stepantsminda-Lars highway is open to all types of vehicles.

Cycling trip in Turkmenbashi: Pashinyan published a video

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is in Turkmenistan on a working visit, published a video from a bicycle ride on his social media page and noted that he had a bicycle ride in Turkmenbashi.

The world's highest-paid footballers

Sportico has presented the top ten highest-paid footballers in the world. The list is headed by Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old footballer’s annual income is $300 million. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (“Al Nasr”) – $300 million ($250 million in salary and bonuses + $50 million from other activities) 2. Lionel Messi (“Inter Miami”) – $150 million ($75+75 million) 3. Kylian Mbappe […]

Yerevan celebrates its 2808th anniversary

Today, the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, celebrates its 2,808th anniversary. The name Yerevan comes from the name of the Urartian Erebuni fortress, from which the city of Yerevan originated. It has been considered the capital since 1918 and is the 14th in the history of Armenia. Archaeological excavations have uncovered Yerevan’s “birth certificate,” which states that the Erebuni fortress city was founded by Argishti I of the Ararat (Urartian) kingdom.

Eastern Armenian · estimated

"Horizon" release | 18-00 | 08.10.2026

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Eastern Armenian · estimated

"Horizon" release | 15-00 | 08.10.2026

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Eastern Armenian · estimated

"Horizon" release | 12-00 | 08.10.2026

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Power supply to a number of addresses will be temporarily suspended on October 9th

"Electric Networks of Armenia" Closed Joint Stock Company informs that on October 9, in order to carry out planned repair works, the power supply to the following addresses will be temporarily suspended: Yerevan Kentron administrative district: 10:00–13:00 Vardanants Street 28, 28/1, 28/2 buildings, Kajaznuni Street 5, 7, 8 buildings, 11:00–14:00 Vardanants Street 93–127 private houses, Mashtots Avenue 50, 50a buildings, Koryun Street 23, 23/37 buildings, 11:00–17:00 Spendiaryan […]

Climate conditions in Armenia in September 2026

In September, the average air temperature in Armenia was 14.6 °C, which was 0.8 °C above normal. The monthly precipitation in Armenia was 30.2 mm, which was 95.6% of the normal. The lowest temperature of the month was observed on September 9 in Ashotsk -3.8 °C, and the highest temperature was observed on September 24 in Meghri -36.6 °C. This was reported by the “Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center […]

Reuters: Witkoff and Kushner to meet with Ukrainian delegation on October 9

US presidential representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with a Ukrainian delegation in Miami on October 9, Reuters reported, citing sources. According to them, the parties will discuss “new ideas and proposals for a settlement in Ukraine.” Reuters did not specify what proposals were being discussed. Earlier, RBK-Ukraine reported that Kiev would be represented by Vladimir […]

40-year-old David Silva returns to professional sports

Former Spain and Manchester City midfielder David Silva has returned to professional football three years after retiring. The 40-year-old Spaniard has signed a contract with Hong Kong Premier League club Sathin, the club's press service reported. "We are pleased to announce that legendary Spanish midfielder David Silva has joined us," the club said in a statement.

10,844 cases of driving without a child seat recorded in 9 months

During the first 9 months of 2026, patrol officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Police issued 10,844 reports for driving a vehicle without a child seat, a car seat, which is 1,777 more than in the same period last year. This was reported by the RA Ministry of Internal Affairs Police.

Sweden, the US and Finland are conducting military exercises in the Gulf of Bothnia

Sweden, the United States and Finland are conducting military exercises in the southern Gulf of Bothnia. According to a statement from the Swedish Armed Forces, the exercises will focus on developing joint air defense, maritime target engagement, small arms fire, and general situational awareness. Sweden is participating in the exercises with the corvette Karlstad, Finland with the minelayer Hemenmaa, and the United States with the USS Paul […]