- Oct 31
COP17 in Yerevan ends with 2030 nature targets reaffirmed but funding still unresolved
Nearly 200 countries agreed to speed up the 2030 biodiversity targets at COP17 in Armenia, but they failed to settle how the money will be raised. Greenpeace called the summit disappointing.
- Oct 29
Armenian MPs brawl in parliament over remarks about women, session halted
Deputies from Armenia's ruling and opposition camps traded punches in the National Assembly on Thursday, 29 October 2026, after a speech about remarks made by an opposition leader's cousin. Several lawmakers fell to the floor, and an ambulance was called to parliament.
- Oct 29
UN report: 252 million hectares of nature under restoration, but far short of target
A UN report published during the COP17 biodiversity conference in Armenia counts 252 million hectares of restoration worldwide, but says efforts must triple to reach the goal of about one billion hectares.
- Oct 28
36 countries confirmed for Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, with Canada debuting and Spain and Slovenia undecided
The European Broadcasting Union said 36 broadcasters will take part in the 71st contest in Burgas, held 11 to 15 May 2027. Canada makes its debut, while Spain and Slovenia have until December to decide whether they will compete.
- Oct 24
Armenia wins Eurovision Junior 2026 with 202 points, Spain second with 184
Armenia's entrant won the 24th Eurovision Junior final in Malta on Saturday, 24 October, with 202 points. Spain finished second with 184 points and France third with 165.
- Oct 22
96% of shallow coral reefs rated critically endangered, IUCN warns of collapse by 2075
The IUCN says heat stress from climate change gives nearly all shallow coral reefs an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075. The first global assessment covers 127 reef regions in more than 80 countries and territories.
- Oct 19
COP17 opens in Yerevan as UN warns biodiversity targets are off track
Delegates from the 196 countries that agreed the 2022 biodiversity targets opened talks in Armenia on Monday, 19 October, and will meet until 30 October, as the UN says most goals are behind schedule.
- Oct 16
UN chief Guterres says subsidising fossil fuels is 'subsidising suicide'
Speaking in Yerevan on Friday, 16 October, Guterres said hydrocarbons are making the planet boil, as states lag on cutting subsidies that harm nature before the COP17 summit.
- Oct 16
Guterres warns world is off track on biodiversity targets ahead of COP17
Only 26% of land and 12% of sea would be protected if current pledges are met, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at a press conference in Armenia, four days before COP17 opens in Yerevan.
- Oct 6
European Union to reset clocks on 25 October as seasonal time change reform remains stalled
Clocks across European Union member states will turn back one hour at 3:00 on Sunday, 25 October 2026, marking the return to standard time while broader legislative efforts to abolish the switch remain blocked.
- Oct 5
Italy Under-21 beat Poland 6-2 in Pescara to seal qualification for Euro 2027
Silvio Baldini's Italy Under-21 secured direct qualification for the 2027 European Championship in Serbia and Albania with a 6-2 home victory over Poland at the Stadio Adriatico.
- Oct 4
Dmitry Medvedev warns Armenia against European Union pivot and Ukraine comparison
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned that Armenia risks turning into a new Ukraine as Yerevan advances legislation toward European Union membership and seeks alternative gas suppliers.
- Oct 1
Alhadjo Cisse scores 95th-minute winner as Italy Under-21s beat Armenia 1-0 to set up Poland decider
Alhadjo Cisse struck in the 95th minute after a missed penalty and two crossbars in Yerevan, keeping Italy in contention for direct Euro 2027 qualification ahead of their decisive Group E clash with Poland.
- Sep 30
Russia caps cash ruble exports to seven post-Soviet states at 1 million rubles
A decree signed by Vladimir Putin cuts the cash limit for individuals traveling to Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and four other countries from $100,000 to approximately $11,900, while banning corporate cash exports entirely.
- Sep 25
Netanyahu defends military campaigns at UN General Assembly as 77 delegations stage walkout
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended seven-front military operations and denounced international critics during his address to the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York.
