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07 May 2025 • 07:17 AMT
Friedrich Merz becomes German chancellor after second vote

During the first vote earlier on the same day, Merz received only 310 votes, an unexpected outcome that led to a recess in the session.

07 May 2025 • 07:16 AMT
Russian MFA rejects Simonyan’s claims as unbefitting

Maria Zakharova called Simonyan’s accusations unfounded and says his rhetoric doesn’t match his role as parliament speaker.

06 May 2025 • 13:08 AMT
MP slams opposition for “undermining Armenia’s interests at EPP congress”

Khndanyan said that the opposition’s conduct “transcends mere embarrassment, posing a threat to national security.”

06 May 2025 • 12:32 AMT
MP says fake Baku trials not just about Armenian captives

Abrahamyan wrote that “only at first glance does it seem that the fake trial’s target in Baku is limited to the Armenians held there.”

06 May 2025 • 08:11 AMT
Trump’s foreign film tariff shocks Hollywood

“On first blush, it’s shocking and would represent a virtually complete halt of production,” one industry insider remarked.

06 May 2025 • 08:06 AMT
Armenia plans one-year restoration for Gyumri-Kars railway

Overall, the ministry stated that approximately one year would be needed to make the Armenian segment of the railway operational.

06 May 2025 • 08:02 AMT
Cargo movement suspended at Armenia-Georgia border

Internet outage on the Georgian side led to temporary disruption of cargo transport at the Gogavan-Guguti border checkpoint.

06 May 2025 • 07:59 AMT
Armenian gravestones vandalized in Stepanakert’s military cemetery

Numerous videos show Azerbaijanis visiting the occupied cemetery and calling for the site’s demolition.

06 May 2025 • 07:52 AMT
Two MPs respond in writing to PM no-confidence letters

Only two Civil Contract MPs have responded in writing to the no-confidence initiative against Prime Minister Pashinyan.

05 May 2025 • 14:49 AMT
Civil Contract would win vote, if held this week: Simonyan

“I’m confident that if elections are held this Friday in Armenia, Civil Contract will win with 50+1%, and by 2026, the percentage may be even higher,” he said.

05 May 2025 • 14:47 AMT
Simonyan says peace talks with Azerbaijan intensify

“Yes, discussions are taking place and they are very active. I don’t want to talk about it now so as not to hinder the process.,” NA Speaker said.

05 May 2025 • 14:45 AMT
Russia, Iran fugitives detained in Armenia

А 36-year-old man from Vanadzor voluntarily turned himself in to authorities on the morning of May 2.

05 May 2025 • 14:01 AMT
RA NA Speaker calls Robert Kocharyan a Russian spy

When asked whether he had evidence, Simonyan clarified it was his political opinion based on Kocharyan’s behavior.

05 May 2025 • 12:42 AMT
MP raises concern over army vs patrol pay disparity

Gegham Manukyan challenges the Defense Ministry on potential pay disparity amid new sergeant system implementation.

05 May 2025 • 12:42 AMT
French envoy hails Armenia as island of freedom

“By supporting Armenia, we support a democratic nation that shares our values.” Olivier Decottignies said.

05 May 2025 • 12:38 AMT
Armenian weightlifters excel at Youth World Championships

Grigor Ghazaryan and Harutyun Hovhannisyan clinched top honors at the Youth World Weightlifting Championships in Lima, Peru.

05 May 2025 • 09:14 AMT
Armenia reimagines heritage through AI at Venice Biennale

A key highlight of the Armenian Pavilion’s exploration is the transition from the digital to the material.

05 May 2025 • 08:23 AMT
Sargsyan: most opposition forces want office first, change later

He also addressed concerns voiced by parts of society that a new government might end up worse than the current administration.

05 May 2025 • 08:19 AMT
Marseille mayor pledges support to Armenians

Benoît Payan met with Catholicos Karekin II, affirming support for Armenians amid current challenges.

05 May 2025 • 08:18 AMT
Azerbaijani MP detained, deported from Moscow

Badamov was informed at the airport that he was banned from entering Russia. No explanation was provided.

05 May 2025 • 08:15 AMT
Ex-President defends Manvel Grigoryan’s legacy

At a university talk, Serzh Sargsyan insisted that General Manvel Grigoryan was flawed but honorable, calling any disregard for his legacy ungrateful.

05 May 2025 • 07:43 AMT
Trump says third term not under consideration

At 78, Trump has previously claimed he was “not joking” about his interest in serving a third or even fourth term.

05 May 2025 • 07:37 AMT
Netanyahu delays Azerbaijan trip over regional tensions

“The prime minister thanks President Aliyev for his invitation, and appreciates the warm relations between the two countries,” the statement said.

03 May 2025 • 10:28 AMT
MP says criminal cases used to suppress political activism

“The court has acquitted Narek Samsonyan and Vazgen Saghatelyan. From the very beginning, it was obvious that their rights were being violated,” Abrahamyan wrote.

03 May 2025 • 10:27 AMT
Azerbaijan destroys Artsakh’s Vank village memorial, khachkar

Azerbaijan continues erasing Armenian cultural heritage in Artsakh, destroying a WWII memorial and khachkar in Vank village.

03 May 2025 • 10:25 AMT
PM’s office: press freedom mistaken for permissiveness

Arayik Harutyunyan says media freedom in Armenia must not be abused and calls for urgent self-regulation among outlets.

03 May 2025 • 09:31 AMT
Ombudsperson urges stronger media protection mechanisms

On World Press Freedom Day, Armenia’s ombudsperson called for clear policies to ensure journalists’ safety and protect media rights.

03 May 2025 • 08:30 AMT
Armenia highlights peace plan in UN meeting

Armenia reaffirmed its peace commitment as its new UN envoy outlined initiatives during a meeting with Secretary-General Guterres.

03 May 2025 • 08:27 AMT
Ambassador Kvien urges U.S. citizens to follow news when in Armenia

She also emphasized the importance of complying with local laws during their stay in the country.

03 May 2025 • 08:24 AMT
Prince Harry seeks royal reconciliation

Harry had challenged changes to his security arrangements introduced in 2020, when he stepped back from royal duties and moved to the U.S.