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12 February 2025 • 11:18 AMT
Shahramanyan demands public apology from RA NA Speaker

Artsakh President Samvel Shahramanyan demands a public apology from Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan over remarks about displaced Armenians.

12 February 2025 • 11:04 AMT
Armenian Parliament passes EU accession bill in first reading

Armenia’s parliament has passed the first reading of a bill initiating EU accession talks. The opposition boycotted the vote, arguing that the initiative is unconstitutional and impractical.

12 February 2025 • 09:17 AMT
Viva Armenia Issues its first bonds worth $80 million

The funds raised through this issuance will be used by Viva Armenia to refinance loans, cover capital and other strategic costs.

12 February 2025 • 09:09 AMT
Ambassador briefs Congressman Jeff Hurd on regional situation

Armenia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Lilit Makunts, met with Congressman Jeff Hurd (R-Colorado) on February 11 to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations.

12 February 2025 • 09:07 AMT
Armenian, Indian Defense Ministers discuss expanding cooperation

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan, on a working visit to India, met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh to discuss deepening defense cooperation.

12 February 2025 • 09:01 AMT
Fake trial of Artsakh ex-leaders continues in Baku

Baku’s military court continued the politically motivated trial of Artsakh’s military-political leaders, accusing former Armenian officials, including the late Monte Melkonian, of orchestrating crimes.

12 February 2025 • 07:05 AMT
Trump says U.S. will take Gaza and ‘cherish it’

Speaking in the Oval Office alongside Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Trump reiterated his plan to remove the 2.1 million Palestinians currently living in Gaza and resettle them in neighboring nations.

12 February 2025 • 07:01 AMT
Greece dismisses claims of missile system transfer to Armenia

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias refutes reports that Athens plans to supply Armenia with S-300 missile systems, emphasizing that no such decision has been made.

12 February 2025 • 06:59 AMT
Artsakh ex-official: Armenian authorities’ cynicism knows no bounds

Artak Beglaryan criticizes the Armenian authorities, accusing them of surrendering Artsakh while blaming its people for not fighting. The former state minister calls it ultimate cynicism.

12 February 2025 • 06:57 AMT
Armenia, EU review visa facilitation agreement progress

EU representatives and Armenian officials reviewed the implementation of the visa facilitation agreement, focusing on consular operations and Armenia’s readiness for further dialogue.

11 February 2025 • 15:01 AMT
Rubinyan: we wanted Armenians to stay in Nagorno-Karabakh

Ruben Rubinyan stated that their goal was to keep Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, but circumstances forced them to adjust their approach.

11 February 2025 • 15:00 AMT
Armenia sees continued exodus of Artsakh refugees

As of January 1, over 11,500 displaced Artsakh residents have left Armenia. Meanwhile, the number of returnees is also showing an upward trend.

11 February 2025 • 14:47 AMT
Armenian government backs bill on EU accession process

The Armenian government supports a bill on launching the EU accession process. The document aims to strengthen Armenia-EU ties and enhance cooperation in various areas.

11 February 2025 • 14:46 AMT
Simonyan: Putin was the first to recognize Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan

Alen Simonyan stated that nations living side by side cannot remain eternal enemies—they must trade and exchange culture, including music.

11 February 2025 • 14:03 AMT
Zeynalyan: we aim to complement, not replace EAEU market with EU

The Armenian Parliament debates a bill on initiating EU accession talks. MP Artak Zeynalyan clarifies that the initiative aims to complement, not sever, ties with the EAEU market.

11 February 2025 • 13:59 AMT
Armenia hosts EU delegation for visa policy evaluation

An EU expert mission is in Armenia to assess the current situation and challenges related to visa liberalization. Their findings will help define necessary benchmarks.

11 February 2025 • 12:31 AMT
Controversy over missing exclave in Armenia’s official map

Opposition MP Gegham Manukyan criticized the Interior Ministry for displaying Armenia’s outline without the exclave of Artsvashen, questioning the basis for this omission.

11 February 2025 • 12:30 AMT
New transport discounts for vulnerable groups in Yerevan

Pensioners and social aid recipients from Armenia’s regions will now receive public transport benefits in Yerevan. The city is also extending ticket validity periods.

11 February 2025 • 12:28 AMT
Defense Ministry plans structural reform in territorial defense

Armenia’s Defense Ministry plans to replace the current militia system with local defense forces. These units will operate under military command and consist of reservists.

11 February 2025 • 12:26 AMT
Armenia’s high-tech exports reach $979 million in 2024

Armenia’s high-tech exports have surged in recent years, with electronics and telecommunications equipment leading the way. In 2024, the sector’s exports totaled nearly $1 billion.

11 February 2025 • 11:34 AMT
Baku labels Armenia’s proposals as lacking substance

Baku accuses Yerevan of distorting facts and misleading the international community, deeming Armenia’s proposals insubstantial.

11 February 2025 • 10:40 AMT
European Commission says Armenia-EU relations progressing

The EU and Armenia are strengthening ties, but no official membership application has been submitted yet, the European Commission says.

11 February 2025 • 10:33 AMT
Azerbaijan’s stance deeply concerning, says Simonyan

Armenia awaits Azerbaijan’s response to its proposal for three months, expressing concern over the lack of engagement in the peace process.

11 February 2025 • 10:31 AMT
Armenia to introduce EU-standard biometric passports by 2026

Armenia will launch the production of biometric passports and ID cards in 2026, following European standards. The project’s winning bidder will be announced on March 31.

11 February 2025 • 10:30 AMT
Conference in French Senate discusses Artsakh Armenians’ return

A conference in the French Senate focused on the right of Armenians to return to Artsakh. Former ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo attended the event.

11 February 2025 • 10:16 AMT
Armenian defense minister meets India’s top military official

During his visit to India, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met briefly with India’s Chief of Defense Staff, Anil Chauhan, and spoke at the defense ministers’ conclave.

11 February 2025 • 10:15 AMT
Washington Post article calls on Trump to act on Vardanyan case

The Washington Post columnist David Ignatius has called Ruben Vardanyan a political prisoner in Azerbaijan, warning that he faces life imprisonment and deserves more international attention.

11 February 2025 • 10:09 AMT
Armenian ministry, Mistral AI sign agreement in Paris

Armenia’s High-Tech Ministry and Mistral AI have signed an agreement in Paris to strengthen AI infrastructure and promote innovation in public governance and business solutions.

11 February 2025 • 07:57 AMT
Azerbaijanis desecrate gravestones at Stepanakert memorial

Videos from February 2025 reveal that Azerbaijani forces have caused significant damage to gravestones at the Stepanakert memorial complex, breaking stone flower vases and removing pavement stones.

11 February 2025 • 07:56 AMT
Ucom Fellowship Program participants visit Ucom headquarters

The visit served as a significant milestone in the Ucom Fellowship Program, reinforcing Ucom’s commitment to fostering young talent and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and mentorship to bring their ideas to life.