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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

Armenian parliament to consider landmark investment bill: THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS

📍 Armenia’s parliament is set to consider a new bill to regulate investments.📍 Russia reopened a criminal probe connected to one of Armenia’s main mineral water producers.📍 More than half of Armenia’s population has been covered in the first 100 days of a mandatory health care insurance rollout, the country’s health minister said. Read more: https://civilnet.am/en/news/1011291#CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #civilnetbusiness

Why Pashinyan keeps echoing Aliyev’s narrative

A troubling pattern has emerged as the political language and agendas of Ilham Aliyev’s regime and Nikol Pashinyan’s government increasingly converge across key issues. From election rhetoric and peace narratives to international legal cases, diaspora relations, and constitutional changes, this episode of Insights breaks down how the messaging is shaping Armenia’s internal and external discourse. #CivilNet #ՍիվիլՆեթ #insightswitherichacopian