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07 May 2021 • 14:59 AMT
Sarkissian to make working trip to Russia on May 10

A number of meetings are planned, the Armenian President’s official said on May 7.

07 May 2021 • 14:25 AMT
OSCE chief joins calls for release of Karabakh captives

The United States, Canada and France too published similar calls earlier, describing the prisoners of war as “detainees”.

07 May 2021 • 13:50 AMT
Belarus develops its own Covid vaccine

Aleksandr Lukashenko said his declaration of Belarus’ intention to make a vaccine of its own had been met with criticism.

07 May 2021 • 13:16 AMT
Aliyev declares Shushi “the cultural capital of Azerbaijan”

Baku took control of the city during large-scale military hostilities unleashed by Azerbaijan against the Armenians of Artsakh

07 May 2021 • 12:05 AMT
UN chief warns of “abyss” amid record carbon concentrations

UN Secretary General António Guterres said last year was already 1.2 degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial times.

07 May 2021 • 10:56 AMT
Serj Tankian joined by Karabakh kids for surprise performance

The performance was featured at the Hope For Armenia virtual event hosted for Teach For Armenia on May 6.

07 May 2021 • 10:16 AMT
Georgia says considering opening of land borders too

Georgia had eased entry restrictions for air travel from a number of countries, including Armenia, in late February.

07 May 2021 • 09:53 AMT
France urges Azerbaijan to release all Armenian “detainees”

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Global Affairs Canada too published similar calls earlier.

07 May 2021 • 08:51 AMT
Huib-Jan de Ruijter: We find the right partners in Armenia to pursue our development agenda

The acting CIO at FMO has spoken about the banking sector in Armenia and the successful partnership with Ameriabank.

07 May 2021 • 08:37 AMT
Facebook removes another deceptive Azerbaijani network

The campaign removed targeted primarily Azerbaijan and to a much lesser extent Armenia, Facebook said

07 May 2021 • 08:00 AMT
Coronavirus: Armenia infections grew by 356 in the past 24 hours

A total of 3434 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.

07 May 2021 • 07:34 AMT
Rep. Chris Smith calls for $50m in direct U.S. aid to Karabakh

The funds would be made available for humanitarian assistance in Artsakh to support food, security, housing.

07 May 2021 • 07:11 AMT
Armenia welcomes Latvia’s recognition of Genocide

The universal recognition of the Genocide is one of an important guarantee for the security of the Armenian people in the region.

07 May 2021 • 06:33 AMT
Canada calls for release of all Karabakh captives

So far, more than 70 Armenian POWs have returned home, but hundreds more are still being kept hostage.

06 May 2021 • 15:54 AMT
Lavrov convinced Armenian captives will return “in the near future”

The Foreign Minister said Russia will do its best to help resolve these issues in all ways and formats.

06 May 2021 • 15:41 AMT
Pashinyan calls out Azerbaijan for anti-Armenian polices, territorial claims

Pashinyan said Azerbaijan’s actions are aimed at escalating the situation and undermining previously-reached agreements.

06 May 2021 • 15:04 AMT
Rare works by Ethiopian-Armenian modernist Alexander Boghossian sold in NYC

The works, all acquired directly from the artist’s estate, were executed from the 1960s through the 90s, fetching almost $200,000.

06 May 2021 • 14:13 AMT
Russia considering supply of 1 million Sputnik-V doses to Armenia

Sergei Lavrov also announced additional deliveries of Sputnik V vaccine to Armenia in the coming months.

06 May 2021 • 13:23 AMT
Shushi Cathedral “should remain place of worship of Armenian Church”

According to him, the protection of historical and cultural heritage is first and foremost about human rights.

06 May 2021 • 12:26 AMT
Kocharyan to head ARF-Armenian Renaissance bloc in June elections

Armenian Renaissance said the decision comes amid a “desperate situation” in Armenia and Artsakh.

06 May 2021 • 11:55 AMT
Kim Kardashian West, Cher support Teach For Armenia’s new project

Diaspora leaders are making a call to join Teach For Armenia in its endeavor, make a change and generate hope.

06 May 2021 • 11:07 AMT
Armenia: Civil Contract heading to polls “on its own”

Lilit Makunts said new people will be involved but failed the reveal whether or not businessmen will also be among them.

06 May 2021 • 10:19 AMT
Lavrov visits Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan

Lavrov laid a wreath at the memorial and flowers at the Eternal Flame to honor the memory of the 1.5 victims of the Genocide.

06 May 2021 • 09:47 AMT
Return of Armenian POWs is key, Aivazian tells Lavrov

The top Armenian diplomat cited extensive evidence of massive violations of international humanitarian law by Azerbaijan.

06 May 2021 • 09:16 AMT
Latvia officially recognizes Armenian Genocide

Saeima – the parliament of Latvia – adopted the measure with 58 lawmakers voting in favor and 11 voting against.

06 May 2021 • 08:41 AMT
Armenia will start demanding vaccine certificates from travelers

The document submitted by the Health Ministry says a lot of countries have already started to demand such certificates from travelers.

06 May 2021 • 07:57 AMT
Covid-19: Armenia infections grew by 425 in the past day

A total of 3964 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.

06 May 2021 • 07:29 AMT
SpaceX lands Mars rocket prototype for the first time

SN15 is an early iteration of Starship, the vehicle that Musk envisions will one day carry the first humans to Mars.

06 May 2021 • 07:12 AMT
Russia’s Chumakov Center proves polio vaccine effective against Covid-19

According to the Center’s director, the study involved more than 600 people in the city of Kirov.

06 May 2021 • 06:44 AMT
OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs call for release of all Karabakh captives

The co-chairs said in a fresh statement they welcome Azerbaijan’s release of three Armenian “detainees”.