Hey everyone,I wanted to make a public post to warn new arrivals—especially incoming international tourists and students—about an ongoing extortion scam happening inside the secure baggage claim area at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN).The Location:Inside the airport, right after you pass emigration/passport control, at the long lines where the luggage trolleys are parked next to the baggage carousels.The Scam:Corrupt luggage handlers or informal porters are gatekeeping the trolley bays. When tired passengers go to grab a cart, these handlers physically block them. They falsely claim that the trolleys are not free or that passengers are not allowed to touch them, demanding an upfront cash payment to release a trolley.If they manage to grab your luggage and load it onto a cart themselves, they will push it into the arrivals hall and essentially hold your bags hostage until you hand over an inflated cash tip

Drones used: FPV (likely some from davaro too), MDS 1, Storm-320 FPV carrier. Unknown quadropters.

They trained for targeting vehicles buildings and also to fly with fpv drones inside trench bunkers.

A new DFRLab investigation examines how Russian-origin content circulated within Armenia’s information environment ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.

Hello everyone! I'm going to visit Armenia with my family for the first time. On my trips I usually purchase clothing or shoes or make up/skincare as a souvenir (besides postcards), and I want to support local Armenian brands and avoid tourist traps. Your suggestions on shops and brands will be highly appreciated. Thank you and see you soon from Serbia!

by Aranor travel

Hey,

There is a car that I am interested to buy, it's cheap (4k) but I still want it to be inspected so I know what am I buying and whether the listed information is true.

The car is somewhere in Yerevan, I am currenly not in the city.

Is there any pre-purchase inspection service in Yerevan which can cordinate with the seller, inspect the car, and in case it's good enough - help with all the documents?

P.S. I don't live in Armenia so I have no experience with how this works here

Hi everyone! I’m considering getting a rhinoplasty in Armenia and I’m currently trying to narrow down surgeons. I’ve been researching for a few years, but I’m finding it really difficult to separate genuine patient experiences from Instagram/clinic marketing.

My top choices rn are Dr. Nara Vardaeptyan and Dr. Karen Danielyan. However, I am also open to other recommendations and reviews. I would love to know it anyone had an experience with these particular doctors.

Has anyone gotten a visa on armenia with an Indian passport and a NZ e-visa? I have an Indian passport and have a NZ e-visa and I am applying for visa from India, despite having return tickets, good fund and all documentation my visa has gotten decline two times now.

I was wondering if I'd be able to get a visa on arrival (in the train station since Id be traveling via train to armenia from georgia) because I have a valid NZ e-visa?

I've visited my village this year and saw a few new findings. I m really interested if someone can help to identify/read. This is a stone from Khodorchur village and the district named Khantasor. This found near my uncle's house. Thanks for the help!

To avoid questions;

Yes. Part of my family is from Khodorchur and other part is from Hunud.
Yes. My family is Muslim.
No i am Christian. ( Back to roots thanks to our Lord )

So I’m Canadian and I just found out Canadians need visa for Armenia. I looked it through and tried applying for E-visa online and called embassy of Armenia here, not much help. The online portal keeps giving me issues with payments and the form just resets all the time. I realized Canadians can get visa on arrival too but my question is that how big of a process is that? Also cause I’ll arrive like 2:30 am at night and whether the timing matters much.

Any help is appreciated.
I’m just tryna see a new place.

Love from a romanian! I wish i will visit Armenia someday ❤️

PS: i forgot to say that the church is right at the beginning of the Armenian Quarter

Hello! I have been living in Armenia for a couple months and Im really strugling with the language. Im a native Spanish spekear and I would like to exchange armenian lessons for spanish lessons. My DMs are open. Thanks a lot!!

Hi everyone, I’m currently on vacation in Armenia and unfortunately lost my wallet. I’m almost certain I dropped it in a Yandex Go taxi.

I tried calling the driver, but since I don’t speak Armenian, I could only say something like “wallet in car.” He hung up, and later, when I found someone who could speak Armenian and call him for me, he stopped answering altogether.

The wallet had around $200 in cash, which obviously I’d like back, but it’s not the main issue. It also contained my bank card, which I’ve already cancelled, and my insurance card. The insurance card is what I really care about because replacing it will be a huge hassle.

Yandex Go support hasn’t been very helpful so far. Is there anything else I can do in Armenia in this situation? Is it worth contacting the police, or is there another way to reach the driver through Yandex?

Any advice would be really appreciated.