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01 April 2025 • 07:55 AMT
Missing soldiers’ families accuse MPs of inaction

Relatives of missing soldiers say the authorities are still evading answers. Officials insist all questions were addressed at a parliament meeting.

01 April 2025 • 07:36 AMT
Armenian envoy meets with French ex-President in Paris

Ambassador Khachatryan thanked former President Sarkozy for his role and ongoing commitment to strengthening Armenia-France relations.

01 April 2025 • 07:33 AMT
Catholicos discusses POWs with EU advisory body

Catholicos Garegin II stressed the urgency of resolving POW issue and protecting Armenian heritage during EU delegation visit to Etchmiadzin.

01 April 2025 • 07:25 AMT
Armenia rejects Baku’s claims of ceasefire violation

The Ministry emphasized its readiness to investigate the claims made by Azerbaijan, provided that substantiating evidence is shared with the Armenian side.

31 March 2025 • 15:22 AMT
Armenia, Germany sign financial partnership deal

Armenia and Germany have signed a financial cooperation agreement during German President Steinmeier’s official visit to Yerevan.

31 March 2025 • 15:21 AMT
Lawyer: Gyumri council may hold runoff vote

If no Gyumri council candidate secures 17 votes, a second-round runoff between the top two will follow, says constitutional lawyer Gohar Meloyan.

31 March 2025 • 15:19 AMT
Civil Contract will not get mayor in Gyumri, candidate says

Martun Grigoryan confirms the ruling will not hold the mayor’s seat in Gyumri, with opposition possibly securing leadership if united.

31 March 2025 • 15:09 AMT
German President shares Artsakh flag on Instagram

Frank-Walter Steinmeier posted the Artsakh flag during his Armenia visit, acknowledging the Armenian majority in the region.

31 March 2025 • 15:07 AMT
Еlection violations reported in Gyumri and Parakar

Independent Observer reports 61 violations in Gyumri and Parakar elections, including three criminal cases involving vote-buying and abuse of power.

31 March 2025 • 15:01 AMT
German President: Armenia has constructive stance on peace deal

Frank-Walter Steinmeier praised Armenia’s constructive role in peace efforts with Azerbaijan, saying the treaty is ready for signing.

31 March 2025 • 14:47 AMT
Idram now available in Yerevan City

The number of outlets accepting Idram is growing daily. As of now, you can pay with Idram at over 23,500 points of sale across Armenia.

31 March 2025 • 14:41 AMT
Yerevan, Leipzig mayors sign cooperation deal

Yerevan and Leipzig strengthen ties through a cultural year agreement signed by their mayors during a German delegation’s visit.

31 March 2025 • 13:14 AMT
No EU or observer response to Azerbaijani fire, Marukyan says

Edmon Marukyan criticizes the EU and observers for their silence on Azerbaijani ceasefire violations near Armenia’s Khnatsakh village.

31 March 2025 • 12:35 AMT
Vardan Ghukasyan rules out alliance with ruling party

Opposition mayoral candidate Vardan Ghukasyan declares he will not cooperate with the ruling Civil Contract party, addressing concerns about potential alliances.

31 March 2025 • 12:31 AMT
Steinmeier says Europe wants stability in South Caucasus

“There is great interest in Germany and Europe in seeing lasting stability in the South Caucasus,” Steinmeier stated.

31 March 2025 • 11:19 AMT
Trump warns Iran of bombing if no nuclear deal reached

President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. would strike Iran if no nuclear agreement is reached, citing a two-month deadline.

31 March 2025 • 11:05 AMT
Crime rate in Armenia drops 1.1% in 2024

Sudden deaths account for most severe crimes in Armenia, where total offenses fell slightly but complex trends emerged across categories.

31 March 2025 • 10:14 AMT
Azerbaijan fires on civilian areas, Armenian MP says

MP Abrahamyan says the government finally confirmed Azerbaijan is targeting villages after over ten days of silence.

31 March 2025 • 10:11 AMT
Mkhitaryan, Mother Armenia back opposition in Gyumri

Mother Armenia and My Powerful Community pledge to support opposition frontrunner Vardan Ghukasyan after Gyumri’s local elections yield no clear majority.

31 March 2025 • 10:09 AMT
Opposition sees Gyumri, Parakar results as symbolic shift

Preliminary local election results spark celebration among opposition, seen as a sign of public discontent with current leadership.

31 March 2025 • 10:04 AMT
MEP says no reason to delay Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal

European lawmaker urges Baku to prioritize peace over pressure as region awaits a long-overdue agreement.

31 March 2025 • 08:05 AMT
Armenia refuses to sign CSTO budget decision

It was also noted that, according to CSTO internal procedures, information about the annual budget is not public.

31 March 2025 • 08:04 AMT
Elderly women detained in Gyumri over election violations

Four citizens, including women over 70, 80, and 90, were detained in Gyumri on March 30 around 3 p.m. on suspicion of election violations.

31 March 2025 • 08:00 AMT
German President visits Genocide memorial in Yerevan

Frank-Walter Steinmeier l_aid a wreath at the memorial and placed flowers near the eternal flame that commemorates Genocide victims

31 March 2025 • 07:57 AMT
Pashinyan says voter choice is law

Pashinyan congratulates winners of Gyumri and Parakar elections, insists all voter influence reports be thoroughly investigated.

31 March 2025 • 07:55 AMT
Unity bloc leads local elections in Parakar

Volodya Grigoryan secures 57% of votes in Parakar, beating rival parties in local council elections, preliminary results show.

31 March 2025 • 07:53 AMT
Azerbaijani forces fire at Armenian village overnight

An Azerbaijani attack overnight damaged a home in Khnatsakh village; Armenia denies claims of returning fire, citing EU verification.

31 March 2025 • 07:13 AMT
Azerbaijan’s claims of border fire untrue, MoD says

Armenia’s Defense Ministry refutes Baku’s accusations of border fire, reiterating proposal for a joint mechanism to investigate ceasefire violations.

31 March 2025 • 07:12 AMT
No party secures majority in Gyumri elections

None of the parties crossed the 50% mark in Gyumri’s election, opening the door for a potential opposition-led city council.

29 March 2025 • 10:28 AMT
Ombudsman reports systemic data protection issues in Armenia

Armenia’s Human Rights Defender highlights persistent data privacy gaps and urges swift state action to ensure legal compliance.