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11 February 2025 • 07:50 AMT
Armenian parliament considers bill on EU accession process

The Armenian parliament is reviewing a bill to initiate the EU accession process. The government previously approved discussions on the matter.

11 February 2025 • 07:48 AMT
Vardanyan accuses Baku court of bias, challenges composition

Ruben Vardanyan, former minister of state of Artsakh, has accused the Baku court of bias and challenged its composition. His motion was rejected.

11 February 2025 • 07:40 AMT
Zangezur copper-molybdenum plant workers end strike

Zangezur copper-molybdenum plant workers end their strike as management agrees to salary increases and improved working conditions.

11 February 2025 • 06:41 AMT
Armenian MFA denies reports on Turkey border reopening

“There are no developments at this time regarding the reopening of the Armenia-Turkey border crossing. If there are any, we will inform you,” Badalyan said.

11 February 2025 • 06:40 AMT
Pashinyan, Macron discuss bilateral cooperation

The two leaders also exchanged views on Armenia-EU cooperation prospects and the continued strengthening of democracy in Armenia.

10 February 2025 • 15:03 AMT
Romania grants 8 scholarships to Armenian students

Under the Armenia-Romania intergovernmental program, Armenian students can apply for scholarships to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees in Romanian universities.

10 February 2025 • 14:32 AMT
Armenian teachers attend training in St. Petersburg

Six Armenian teachers will join colleagues from eight countries in a professional development program in St. Petersburg, focusing on modern teaching methods and multilingual classrooms.

10 February 2025 • 14:30 AMT
MP: no discussion on leaving EAEU

Babken Tunyan refutes claims about Armenia leaving the EAEU, stressing that European integration is a long-term process requiring serious economic preparation.

10 February 2025 • 14:29 AMT
Azerbaijan’s FM again complains about Armenia’s Constitution

Azerbaijan’s foreign minister, Jeyhun Bayramov, voiced concerns over Armenia’s Constitution and military buildup, calling them threats to regional peace during a meeting in Slovenia.

10 February 2025 • 13:42 AMT
Yerevan hosts Indian film festival

Yerevan launched an Indian film festival dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Raj Kapoor. The event features film screenings and a photo exhibition honoring his legacy.

10 February 2025 • 13:41 AMT
Government proposes stricter penalties for late financial reports

The government plans to impose stricter fines for failing to submit financial reports on time, with penalties reaching up to AMD 3 million for continued non-compliance.

10 February 2025 • 13:39 AMT
Ex-FM: we could use Aliyev’s readiness to concede Karabakh

Former Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian says declassified U.S. documents debunk the Meghri exchange narrative, proving that the proposal came from Azerbaijan, not Armenia.

10 February 2025 • 12:46 AMT
AMD 4,632,795 for the DigiCode-2025 competition

In February, the beneficiary of The Power of One Dram campaign is QaylTech, a company developing innovative mobility solutions.

10 February 2025 • 12:07 AMT
Elina Avanesyan wins opening match in Qatar

Elina Avanesyan, representing Armenia, secures a hard-fought victory in the first round of the WTA tournament in Doha, defeating China’s Wang Xinyu in three sets.

10 February 2025 • 11:26 AMT
ZCMC announces 20% salary fund increase, urges workers to return

ZCMC management commits to salary increases and workplace upgrades, urging striking employees to return to work.

10 February 2025 • 10:27 AMT
Avinyan: actual transport expenses far exceed reported 65 drams

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinian dismissed claims that public transport costs only 65 drams per ride, calling them manipulative and unrealistic.

10 February 2025 • 10:23 AMT
Nora Bayrakdarian named Lebanon’s minister of sports and youth

Nora Bayrakdarian, a professor and international policy expert, has been appointed as Lebanon’s Minister of Sports and Youth, while also serving on the Catholicosate’s central committee.

10 February 2025 • 10:22 AMT
Armenian Caucus presses for accelerated nuclear negotiations

The lawmakers called for accelerating ongoing negotiations on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, known as a 123 Agreement, to enhance energy collaboration between the two nations.

10 February 2025 • 08:40 AMT
Galuzin: Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal should not be rushed

Russia opposes Western-driven efforts to hastily push Armenia and Azerbaijan toward signing a peace treaty, warning that rushed decisions could spark future conflicts, the official said.

10 February 2025 • 07:49 AMT
Pashinyan travels to France, plans to meet Macron

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is on a working visit to France, where he will attend an AI summit and meet with President Emmanuel Macron.

10 February 2025 • 07:46 AMT
Trump, Putin talk about ending Ukraine war

The timing of the conversation with Putin remains unspecified, and there has been no confirmation from Moscow or other sources regarding this exchange.

10 February 2025 • 07:44 AMT
Envoy: Moscow ready to support Yerevan-Baku normalization

The Russian ambassador to Armenia reaffirmed Moscow’s readiness to assist in normalizing relations between Yerevan and Baku, emphasizing regional security as a priority in its bilateral agenda.

10 February 2025 • 07:36 AMT
Baku court proceeds with Ruben Vardanyan’s trial

The trial of former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan resumes in Baku, with the reading of the indictment ongoing.

10 February 2025 • 07:33 AMT
‘Anora’ wins top honors at PGA and DGA Awards

These accolades are considered strong indicators for potential success at the upcoming Academy Awards.

08 February 2025 • 10:11 AMT
Newly formed party to oppose Pashinyan’s re-election

Hovik Aghazaryan, founder of the United National Socialist Party, announced plans to prevent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s re-election, emphasizing a strategy focused on electoral processes rather than street protests.

08 February 2025 • 10:10 AMT
Armenian Defense Minister travels to India for talks

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has arrived in India on a working visit amid growing defense cooperation between the two countries.

08 February 2025 • 10:08 AMT
FM presents Armenia’s regional security vision in Oslo

Ararat Mirzoyan discussed Armenia’s perspective on security in the South Caucasus, highlighting challenges and opportunities for stability and peace during meetings in Oslo.

08 February 2025 • 10:07 AMT
Yerevan to host U20 European Basketball Championship

The Armenian Basketball Federation has released the schedule for the U20 European Championship Group B, set to take place in Yerevan.

08 February 2025 • 10:06 AMT
Bagrat Srbazan: ‘Never again’ must become genocide prevention system

The clergyman emphasizes that the tragic experience of the Armenian people should transform into a national philosophy, ensuring strength and security to prevent future tragedies.

08 February 2025 • 08:48 AMT
Russian FM meets with CSTO member state representatives

Sergey Lavrov met with CSTO parliamentarians in Moscow to discuss the organization’s activities and plans for strengthening collective security.