  Armenia to host international cycling tour in 2026 December 16, 2025 - 12:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An international group cycling rally will be held in Armenia from September 10 to 13, 2026, with participants riding a route of about 500 kilometers through Yerevan and various provinces. The first meeting of the interdepartmental commission for organizing the event was chaired by Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan. Four main routes are planned: Yerevan–Martuni, Ijevan–Stepanavan, Vanadzor–Aparan–Kari Lake, and Gyumri–Ashtarak–Vagharshapat–Yerevan. The race is registered in the official calendar of the International Federation and will be organized in cooperation with a specialized international organization. The event aims to promote the development of cycling and tourism in Armenia, while also enhancing the country’s international visibility.   Top stories Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
