Two teenagers from Syunik Province mistakenly crossed into Azerbaijan while searching for horses near Aravus village.

Additionally, 3,746 individuals had their Armenian citizenship terminated by presidential decree.

Armenia’s ‘Hayastan’ bloc declines participation in delegations led by Alen Simonyan, citing his anti-state remarks.

“To stay silent is to agree and remove oneself from the Mother See. Telling the truth also means removal. Lying does the same,” the PM said.

The forum will conclude with a plenary session in the afternoon, during which Alen Simonyan and Valentina Matvienko will deliver opening remarks.

Valentina Matvienko honored WWII and Genocide victims in Yerevan ahead of key Russian-Armenian interparliamentary meetings.

Despite a steady decline in support, Pashinyan and Civil Contract maintain a lead over rivals in recent surveys.

“We’ve long said that when the Church involves itself in political matters, it should also be prepared to face political scrutiny,” Harutyunyan said.

Father Abraham Martirosyan claims officials, including parliament speaker, are fueling hostility against the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Protesters from opposing camps confronted each other outside parliament as Russian Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko visited Armenia.

In 2024, the total budget for the Prime Minister’s Office amounted to 21.6 billion drams.

“The authorities have taken all necessary steps to determine the whereabouts of the minors and to organize their safe return,” the statement said.

The meeting was attended by representatives from Armenia’s Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs, various government agencies, and NATO bodies.

Georgian Minister of Culture Tinatin Rukhadze addressed the event, emphasizing the enduring strength of cultural ties between the two nations.

Taguhi Tovmasyan refuted claims from Azerbaijani media, confirming Latvia never issued statements against Armenian POWs or Ruben Vardanyan.

“I don’t think unpaid fees are the main issue when evaluating Armenia’s CSTO participation,” he said.

Tigran Abrahamyan noted that people “see that Azerbaijan continues to fire, threaten, and assert territorial claims.

Former official Artak Zakaryan accused FM Mirzoyan of revealing that the 2018 regime change aimed to surrender Artsakh for a deal with Baku.

Haykak Arshamyan is Armenia’s new ambassador to Hungary after stepping down as executive director of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.

Artsakh Rights Council warns it may end negotiations with the government if key proposals on displaced residents remain unresolved.

Kostanyan noted that the full signing of the document is expected by the end of the year, a goal he described as quite realistic.

“It is important to note that Armenia is also included in the draft plans for 2026 as a beneficiary country,” Kostanyan stated.

The meeting’s agenda included discussions on enhancing cooperation in trade, culture, and humanitarian sectors among CIS member states.

Yerevan’s court suspended the 2025 increase in parking fees in central areas, citing insufficient legal justification and lack of public interest clarity.

Bagrat Mikoyan accused the Prime Minister of legal distortion after new allegations against former President Robert Kocharyan.

Despite some differences, Mirzoyan emphasizes, Armenia and Russia uphold steady, functional relations and ongoing cooperation within joint frameworks like the EAEU.

Valentina Matviyenko arrived in Armenia for talks with top officials and to lead Russian-Armenian interparliamentary and regional forums.

Yerevan is expanding its European diplomatic presence by acquiring a new building in Brussels for €4.3 million, boosting political visibility and engagement.

Foreign Minister Mirzoyan expressed concern over EU visa issuance for Armenians, advocating for visa liberalization as a long-term solution.

Avetik Kerobyan alleges that criminal charges against him and his brother are attempts to make them more compliant.