The statue of Lionel Messi, the striker of the Argentine national team, was vandalized in Mar del Plata. The football player's statue was attacked and split into two parts. The statue was at the entrance of El Nuevo Mundial Cafe. Early Sunday morning, two unknown persons pushed the statue, as a result of which it broke. The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated. Also, an assessment will be made as to whether the statue, which has been vandalized for the second time, can be restored.

The fire that broke out between Urasar and Katnaghbyur settlements has been contained. On November 29, at 6:59 p.m., the crisis management center of Lori regional rescue department received information that smoke was noticed between Urasar and Katnaghbyur settlements. The operational group of the regional rescue department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, two combat units and two operative groups from the fire-rescue squads went to the scene. It was found that a grassy area is burning. On November 30, a large number of rescue forces, eco-patrols, volunteers of the "Lore" rescue squad and residents are involved in the firefighting operations. The fire was contained at 19:30.

Russian archaeologists, together with their Azerbaijani colleagues, are excavating the Azokh cave (older name: Orvani andzav - ed.) in occupied Artsakh, which was considered the oldest cave in the USSR. According to Mikhail Shunkov, Head of the Stone Age Archeology Department at the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, scientists will carry out a new dating of the cave, which will provide more complete data on the spread of people who left Africa more than 2 million years ago. Azokh Cave is a complex of six caves in Artsakh, which is known as a settlement of prehistoric people. It is considered one of the oldest human settlements in the Caucasus. Previously, it was dated approximately 800 thousand years ago. According to the scientist, this will make it possible to get more accurate data about the distribution of ancient people outside of Africa, which they left more than 2 million years ago.

The conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Nikol Pashinyan was good and long, said Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of the Russian President, reports RIA Novosti. He added that the meeting of the leaders of the two countries was face to face. On Sunday, within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in China, Putin had a meeting with Nikol Pashinyan. "The conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan just ended. It was a very good, long conversation," Peskov told reporters.

The Republic of Armenia has been notified of the investment dispute in connection with the actions taken against the businessman, philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan and the company "Hayastani Elektrischen Zyrets". "Tashir" group of companies issued a statement about that today. The announcement states that the notification of the investment dispute is of a warning nature. This official notification was sent by Samvel Karapetyan and his family members to the state authorities of the Republic of Armenia. It is based on the 1995 Agreement between Armenia and Cyprus. on the investment promotion and protection agreement signed on January 18. It is noted that this agreement gives investors the opportunity to apply for international arbitration in case of violation of their rights by the state. Such processes have a negative impact on the investment attractiveness of the country. In the statement published by the "Tashir" group of companies, it is mentioned that the Karapetyan family makes demands due to the Prime Minister's campaign against Samvel Karapetyan and his business. "First of all, Armenian state officials did not provide fair and equal treatment, as well as full protection and security for the Karapetyan family and their investments in Armenia. Secondly, in violation of the agreement, the RA state bodies are taking steps to establish control over HEP, which is equivalent to confiscation of investments. If the relevant bodies continue to violate their obligations under the agreement and international law, Armenia will face international arbitration proceedings and the obligation to pay full compensation as a result," the statement said. In the notice, the shareholders claim that the actions of the RA officials are arbitrary, discriminatory, politically motivated and aimed at depriving the Karapetyan family of their property through the HEC. According to the shareholders, these actions violate the 1995 a number of obligations assumed by the agreement signed between Armenia and Cyprus on January 18, which the state must fulfill.

Armenian wines were highly appreciated at the IWSC 2025 international competition, which was held in Georgia within the framework of cooperation with the Gurjaani Wine Festival and the National Wine Agency of Georgia. The competition attracted more than 400 entries, including wines and spirits from Georgia, Armenia and other countries in the region. Armenia has won more than 30 medals, 4 of which are gold, which is a significant achievement for our country. Gold was awarded to: - Anamor Grand Reserve 100% Areni Noir Red Dry 2021 (Manukyan Brandy Factory) - Awarded 96 points for complex aromas of dark cherry, pomegranate, blueberry and subtle accents of sage and white pepper. The wine stood out for its soft texture and balanced taste. - For Noah of Areni Noa Reserve 2021, the judges noted a complex aromatic profile with notes of blackberry, ripe plum and sweet cherry, complemented by hints of leather and tarragon. - Moossah Red Dry Wine Areni Noir 2022 (Winged Lion) for the delicacy of taste and the harmony of berry and herbal notes. - Amber By Moossah 2022 (Winged Lion) for a rich aroma of honey, dried fruit and floral notes. The autochthonous type of "Aren" has become a key element of the success of the Armenian participants. The judges noted that it demonstrated its versatility through a wide range of styles, from the classic to the more innovative, with the best examples standing out for their elegance, balance and complexity of flavour. Armenian winemakers confirmed their high level, continuing to strengthen their positions in the international arena.

2021 in the Gavar Department of the RA Police. On June 9, the preliminary investigation of the criminal case initiated by Article 154.1, Part 1 and Part 4, Clauses 1, 2 of the same article and investigated by the Special Investigation Service of the RA confirmed that Sonya Zakoyan, the secretary of the regional office of the "Prosperous Armenia" party in Gavar, obtained a preliminary agreement with the coordinator of the work of the same office, for the special elections of the RA National Assembly of the "Prosperous Armenia" party. with Aramais Aproyan, the deputy candidate number 83 of the list, regarding paying bribes in the form of food to about eight dozen voters to vote for the mentioned party during the elections. The Prosecutor's Office informs NEWS.am that A. At Aproyan's request, he placed the various food items that he had previously purchased according to the batch of the same products in individual packages and moved them from the party's regional office in Gavar to his apartment in Gavar in order to avoid possible detection. After that S. Zakoyan, the head of the same office, A. with Aproyan, with prior agreement, according to the pre-made list and the pre-arranged agreement with the voters included in it, in 2021. On June 8 and 9, 31 voters from Gavar region of Gegharkunik marz of RA who visited the said apartment gave bribes in the form of different types of food worth about AMD 5420 or AMD 10840 each. During the investigation A. Aproyan and S. Zakoyan was charged under the 1st and 2nd points of the 4th part of Article 154.2 of the RA Criminal Code. On December 17, 2021, S. The part concerning Zakoyan was separated from the criminal case and sent to the court of general jurisdiction of Gegharkunik marz with an indictment. A. was also sent to court with a guilty verdict. The criminal case regarding Aproyan. During the judicial investigation S. On the basis of Zakoyan's petition, in accordance with the legal regulations of the RA Criminal Procedure Code, a consent procedure was carried out, as a result of which the court in 2022 On May 4, S. made a guilty verdict. Declaring Zakoyan guilty for committing the criminal act he was charged with. In accordance with Article 70 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, the sentence was not applied conditionally, with a four-year probationary period, while other responsibilities contributing to correction were imposed on the defendant. A. The judicial investigation in the criminal case regarding Aproyan continues.

The phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin was not only about this (the bill on Armenia's accession to the EU - ed.), but also related to current affairs and bilateral relations within the framework of the EAEU. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this during a meeting with journalists on January 31. This fits into the logic of our bilateral relations and relations within EAEU. More than 50,000 citizens of Armenia collected signatures and addressed a question to the Armenian parliament and government, which corresponds to the statements of the Armenian government.