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03 March 2021 • 12:59 AMT
Prosecutor’s office denies arrest warrant against top military chief

An aide to the Armenian Prosecutor General said criminal proceedings are initiated solely on the basis of the fact of a crime.

03 March 2021 • 12:08 AMT
President, Chief of Army Staff meet amid crisis in Armenia

According to a press release from Sarkissian’s office, the two weighed in on the tense situation in the country.

03 March 2021 • 11:54 AMT
Ombudsman: Azerbaijan killed 33 Karabakh civilians in their own homes

The Human Rights Defender of Artsakh revealed that the fate of more than a dozen civilians is still unknown.

03 March 2021 • 10:44 AMT
New holiday in Armenia will celebrate national minorities

Lawmaker Rustam Bakoyan said although Armenia is a monoethnic country, there are still some 11 ethnic minorities living there.

03 March 2021 • 10:07 AMT
Official: Azerbaijan holding over 100 Armenian citizens captive

Zareh Sinanyan noted that he has discussed the issue with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.

03 March 2021 • 09:20 AMT
Ambassador: U.S. making efforts to promote return of Armenian POWs

Tracy made the remarks at a meeting with the speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Ararat Mirzoyan.

03 March 2021 • 08:38 AMT
Onik Gasparyan to stay chief of Army Staff before top court clarification

Armenia is facing a serious political crisis after the country’s top military brass demanded Pashinyan’s resignation.

03 March 2021 • 08:31 AMT
Avetikyan: Chief of Armenian Army Staff can keep post until June 8

Varuzhan Avetikyan said the Constitution does not specify the reasons for sacking the country’s top military official, but it should.

03 March 2021 • 08:09 AMT
OCCRP: How Azerbaijan botched investigation into journalist’s death

Investigative journalist Elmar Huseynov’s reporting had targeted Azerbaijan’s elite, from politicians to big business.

03 March 2021 • 07:25 AMT
Armenia registers 360 new coronavirus cases in the past day

A total of 2526 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.

03 March 2021 • 07:10 AMT
Aivazian, Borrell discuss Armenia-EU partnership as CEPA comes into force

The diplomats agreed that the entry into force of the agreement opens new perspectives for the Armenia-EU partnership.

03 March 2021 • 06:45 AMT
Erdogan orders TV show about Karabakh war

In the war against Karabakh, Turkey supported Azerbaijan militarily, also by transferring terrorists from the Middle East to fight against Karabakh

02 March 2021 • 15:32 AMT
Ex-military official insists Iskander was used in Karabakh

Movses Hakobyan thus reaffirmed his earlier statement on the use of Iskander by the Armenian side

02 March 2021 • 14:22 AMT
Russia raises return of captured Armenian women from Azerbaijan

Valentina Matvienko believes parliamentarians are capable of helping solve humanitarian problems in Karabakh.

02 March 2021 • 13:38 AMT
Opposition demands urgent meeting with Armenia’s Sarkissian

The announcement came after Sarkissian decided to not sign a draft decree on the dismissal of Onik Gasparyan.

02 March 2021 • 12:51 AMT
Macron, Erdogan to hold talks for the first time in six months

The videoconference on March 2 comes amid deep diplomatic disagreements between Turkey and France.

02 March 2021 • 12:27 AMT
Armenia: President seeks top court clarification on military service law

President Armen Sarkissian decided to not sign a draft decree on the dismissal of the Chief of Army General Staff.

02 March 2021 • 10:58 AMT
Canada “not recommending” AstraZeneca jabs for people over 65

However, Health Canada stressed that there were no safety concerns in this age group in the clinical studies.

02 March 2021 • 10:34 AMT
Armenia will first purchase Sputnik V vaccines, says health official

The vaccines will likely arrive in Armenia within the next week. The country is purchasing 15,000 doses in the first batch.

02 March 2021 • 09:34 AMT
Armenia parliament discussing POW issue behind closed doors

The draft statement condemns Azerbaijan’s delaying of the repatriation of prisoners of war and captured civilians

02 March 2021 • 07:51 AMT
Karabakh rescue teams resume search for bodies

Azerbaijan had indefinitely suspended the mission since February 15 in territories under its control

02 March 2021 • 07:14 AMT
Armenia reports 240 new coronavirus cases, 227 recoveries

A total of 2951 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.

02 March 2021 • 06:59 AMT
Russian peacekeepers accompany Karabakh pilgrims to Amaras monastery

Russian peacekeepers also accompany Armenian pilgrims to the medieval Armenian monastery of Dadivank.

02 March 2021 • 06:34 AMT
Georgia may sue COVAX, Health Minister says

The news came after COVAX was quoted as saying that Georgia failed to meet mandatory criteria for receiving the Pfizer vaccine.

01 March 2021 • 16:05 AMT
Armenia: Pashinyan intends to hold constitutional referendum in October

Pashinyan said the vote will ensure a transition from parliamentary system of government to to a semi-presidential one.

01 March 2021 • 15:20 AMT
Ombudsman: Demarcation can’t disrupt life of border residents

Tatoyan said the fact that the process of “determination” of the borders does not stem from the rule of law.

01 March 2021 • 14:58 AMT
MEPs “strongly welcome” entry into force of Armenia-EU deal

A statement from the European Parliament said the milestone will create a solid basis for the further deepening of cooperation.

01 March 2021 • 14:39 AMT
Gegharkunik vice Governor quits, joins demand for Pashinyan’s resignation

Muradyan said the the authorities of the Republic “have thrown down a gauntlet” to the Armenian Armed Forces

01 March 2021 • 13:49 AMT
Official: No update on Armenia-registered Boeing ending up in Iran

The Aviation Committee told PanARMENIAN.Net on March 1 that more information will be provided in the near future.

01 March 2021 • 12:51 AMT
Sarkissian, Pashinyan meet in Yerevan

Armenia is facing a serious political crisis after the country’s top military brass demanded Pashinyan’s resignation.