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The "Park of Life" will be built in the Botanical Garden. The park will be built on an area of ​​50 hectares. The alley and bicycle path are already ready. The cascade staircases are being renovated. The total area of ​​the alleys is about 30,000 square meters, bicycle paths with a total length of about 3.5 km are being built nearby. A 20 km new irrigation system is being laid, a pumping station is being built, which will allow to ensure the care of not only the Park of Life but also the vegetation of the entire park. External lighting is also being modernized. A new lighting network has been installed in all alleys, 350 park pillars. It is planned to plant about 16,000 trees and shrubs, and build an artificial pond. A parking lot for 280 cars and a small parking lot for people with disabilities are planned near the main entrance. The former main entrance is being renovated. 5 billion 26 million drams have been allocated from the state budget for the construction of the Park ...

Preserving the historical and cultural appearance of the Hakob Kojoyan Educational Complex in Yerevan, three school buildings have been reconstructed and one new building has been built. The government has allocated more than 2 billion drams for the construction work. The educational complex has been equipped with laboratories, computer equipment and devices that meet modern requirements, and furnished with the necessary equipment for studios: easels, fine art shelves, still life tables and lampshades, sculpture machines, and design tables.

27 entrepreneurs from the agriculture, hospitality and tourism sectors participated in intensive training for three months under the IRIS RECONOMY Accelerator program, developed investment plans, improved financial planning, sales and marketing strategies, as well as learned about the principles of digital and green transformation and the use of artificial intelligence in business. This program, aimed at sustainable development of businesses, increasing competitiveness and expanding alternative financing opportunities, is supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and implemented by the Swiss organization HELVETAS.

At the beginning of 2026, some circles expressed concern about the reduction in the amount paid to the "Zinapah" fund as a result of the introduction of health insurance. The fund assures that the change in stamp payments has not and will not affect the fulfillment of obligations to beneficiaries. Summing up the first quarter of 2026, they state that the result is better than they expected. However, "Zinapah" is not only engaged in fulfilling financial obligations, but also expanding support programs. Over the past year, legislative changes have been initiated, some social support amounts have been increased, and new programs for servicemen with disabilities have been financed.

These days, the sports pulse of Tsaghkadzor beats with the rhythms of tennis. The peace of the mountain town has been replaced by the sound of ball strikes. For the last time since 2008, the fourth subgroup matches of the Davis Cup tournament are being held in Armenia. The struggle is underway between the teams of Armenia, Albania, Andorra, Iceland, Malta and San Marino. Fierce competition is expected in Tsaghkadzor for several days. Each of the teams will fight not only for victory, but also for a ticket to a higher division. The tournament was launched with a solemn opening ceremony.

Eurosatory 2026, one of the largest international exhibitions, has kicked off in Paris, where leading companies in the sector and delegations from different countries have gathered for several days. The event, which has been held since 1967, has brought together more than 2,300 companies from 66 countries around the world this year, with 42 national representative pavilions. The Armenian pavilion is also in the spotlight, where the developments and technological capabilities of the domestic military industry are presented. Under one unified pavilion, 30 Armenian organizations of the military-industrial sector have arrived in Paris, presenting their developments and technological solutions on the international platform, and it is also the continuation of a new stage of Armenian-French technological cooperation.