Life With a Pinch of SALT
Amid Armenia’s post-war challenges, ongoing security threats, and news fatigue, SALT, EVN Report’s new lifestyle section, aims to provide a refreshing and uplifting space for readers in Armenia and the diaspora. Through stories that inspire cultural pride, healing and global connection, SALT offers a moment to pause and celebrate Armenia’s vibrant spirit.
In its debut issue, SALT dives into Armenia’s dynamic culture with features on fashion, a wine bar that transformed a neighborhood, the Russian-speaking waitstaff debate, discovery of emotional memory through art, backstage at Yerevan Fashion Week and our first-ever restaurant review.
Photographer Aram Kirakosyan reveals the vibrant energy of Yerevan Fashion Week 2024, capturing the interplay of calm and chaos backstage through candid moments, striking portraits, and a glimpse into the artistry behind the runway.
The second edition of Yerevan Fashion Week brought fresh energy and sparked new conversations about Armenia’s evolving fashion scene. With a diverse lineup of established designers and emerging brands, the annual event is helping to redefine the local fashion narrative.
In this inaugural restaurant review, we explore Koyo, a standout Pan-Asian dining destination in Yerevan, where precision, creativity and ambiance combine to deliver an exceptional culinary experience.
Vahe Baloulian’s In Vino sparked a cultural transformation, turning a quiet corner of Yerevan into a bustling hub of Armenia’s wine renaissance. Lori Youmshajekian reflects on the street’s evolving identity amidst its rapid, sometimes tumultuous growth.
The rise of Russian-speaking staff in Yerevan’s hospitality scene has sparked debates about linguistic privilege, cultural integration and Armenia’s post-Soviet identity. Gaya Balian explores how the shift impacts local communities, restaurant dynamics, and the delicate balance of inclusivity and tradition.
Ella Kanegarian explores how the temporary return of Goddess Anahit reconnects society with ancient feminine archetypes, and invites a broader understanding of femininity and cultural legacy by contrasting this with Christianity’s influence and questioning how deeply rooted identities are shaped by external forces.
EVN Report’s mission is to empower Armenia, inspire the diaspora and inform the world through sound, credible and fact-based reporting and commentary. Our goal is to increase public trust in the media. EVN Report is the media arm of EVN News Foundation registered in the Republic of Armenia in 2017.
