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Will Samvel Karapetyan’s party be banned before Armenia’s election?

Armenia’s election campaign heats up as arrests linked to Samvel Karapetyan’s campaign raise questions about whether Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is trying to shape the opposition field by sidelining his strongest rival. This episode of Insights examines what’s behind the crackdown and how it could impact the balance of power in parliament. Lastly, ahead of the 111th anniversary, Eric Hacopian breaks down Pashinyan’s controversial messaging on the Armenian Genocide and the government’s tensions with the diaspora. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian

Cost of Yerevan metro expansion rises: THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS

📍 The cost of the government’s planned expansion of the Yerevan metro has climbed to about $287 million, according to the latest projections.📍 Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called the addition of another terminal at Armenia’s main airport a high priority.📍 Armenia improved its position in a yearly economic freedom index calculated by the Heritage Foundation, a prominent conservative think tank in the United States.#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

It Takes Generations: Keushguerians and the Wine Trade

From the roots of winemaking in the Armenian Highlands to the unique challenges of growing grapes at high altitude,Vahe and Aimee Keushguerian share their journey of preserving tradition while pushing the boundaries of Armenian wine on the international stage.This intimate conversation reveals the passion, heritage, and family bond at the heart of Keush Winery — Armenia’s first traditional method sparkling wine producer.The interview is hosted by Paul Kalemkiarian, who sits down with father and daughter Vahe and Aimee to explore the story behind Keush and the future of Armenian wine.Also watch:In Vino - Risk & Resilience: Building Yerevan’s Wine Scene https://youtu.be/5gtEJFYlsmc#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #Thebacklable

In Vino - Risk & Resilience: Building Yerevan’s Wine Scene

Mariam Saghatelyan, co-founder of In Vino, Armenia’s first wine bar, shares how she helped build Armenia’s modern wine culture. In this conversation with Paul Kalemkiarian, she discusses the challenges of curating quality Armenian and international wines, educating staff and customers, and supporting a new generation of winemakers. In Vino has become a hub for wine lovers, fostering both appreciation and knowledge of Armenian grape varieties and wine traditions.Also watch: It Takes Generations: Keushguerians and the Wine Trade https://youtu.be/BOrt_wF1N2M#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #thebacklable

Inside Seroond, Armenia’s new AI-native school

Partner contentWith Armenia set to launch its first AI-native public school this fall, Founder & CEO of the Armenia Education Initiative Larisa Hovannisian discusses the thinking behind Seroond’s new education model for the AI era. She explains the need to move beyond traditional systems, the ways in which AI can support rather than replace experiential learning, and why Armenia is well positioned to develop its own revolutionary approach to schooling. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ