Lake Sevan has long been the summer escape for Armenian families, a place for lazy beach days, splashing kids, and picnics that stretch into golden evenings. Now, the lake is heating up in a new way, with sailing, water sports, sun-drenched cafes, open-air cultural events, and eco-tourism drawing a fresh wave of visitors.
Democracies are judged not only by those who govern, but also by the strength of those who challenge them. Reflecting on Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary election, Armine Bagiyan argues that building a credible, constructive opposition is essential to the country’s democratic consolidation.
Against the backdrop of Yerevan’s wine festival, Mikayel Zolyan explores the anxieties and hopes of post-election Armenia, the challenge of Russian interference, the responsibilities of citizenship, and what it means to shape the country’s future rather than simply watch it unfold.
Examining how Armenia’s conservation priorities overlook invertebrates, despite their vital ecological roles, Anahit Ghazakhetsyan explores barriers of stigma, weak research and habitat loss, urging narratives that value the “unloved” species sustaining ecosystems.
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