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27 June 2025 • 14:46 AMT
Police tighten checks on road to Etchmiatzin

Since morning, a large number of security forces had gathered at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiatzin.

27 June 2025 • 14:31 AMT
Officials say AI-generated audio falsely attributed to PM

Investigators report an AI-generated audio falsely portraying the PM has been spread online, sparking a criminal case over computer forgery.

27 June 2025 • 14:27 AMT
Mirzoyan links BRI to peace project

The meeting also addressed upcoming high-level exchanges and cooperation within international organizations.

27 June 2025 • 14:25 AMT
Pashinyan says there will be no clashes at Mother See

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan assured there will be no clashes at the Mother See, pledging a Christian resolution to the current crisis.

27 June 2025 • 14:22 AMT
PM slams delay in POW release as war crime

This, he stressed, completely undermines the Geneva Conventions, which clarify that captivity is solely intended to keep soldiers off the battlefield.

27 June 2025 • 14:20 AMT
Lukashenko says Armenia’s absence shows problems in EAEU

“Clearly, not everything is in order on our side either, and we cannot ignore that,” Lukashenko said.

27 June 2025 • 14:18 AMT
Tehran presses Baku to investigate reported airspace misuse

In response, Aliyev reportedly expressed regret over Israel’s attacks and the resulting civilian casualties.

27 June 2025 • 14:07 AMT
Samvel Karapetyan: Armenia no longer defends its sovereignty

“They’ve made our small but amazing country a center of geopolitical conflict,” he said in a message.

27 June 2025 • 14:05 AMT
Church condemns force used by law enforcement in Etchmiadzin

The statement strongly condemns the conduct of law enforcement officers and the use of force against citizens, calling it unacceptable and reprehensible.

27 June 2025 • 13:48 AMT
Archbishop Bagrat: evil is living its final days

Detained bishop Bagrat Galstanyan calls for resilience and faith, vowing national renewal and denouncing the regime as deceitful and oppressive.

27 June 2025 • 12:23 AMT
Lawyers protest legal chaos in Karapetyan’s detention case

Samvel Karapetyan’s legal team claims a systematic legal abuse occurred during the appeal of his arrest.

27 June 2025 • 12:04 AMT
Ajapahyan arrest attempt hindered, new criminal case opened

The Committee warns that such interference “may result in criminal liability” and urges the public “to refrain from any form of lawbreaking.”

27 June 2025 • 11:24 AMT
National security service withdraws from Holy See grounds

Amid rising tensions, Armenia’s National Security Service exits the Holy See to prevent potential confrontation or provocation.

27 June 2025 • 11:09 AMT
NSS urges Archbishop Ajapahyan to surrender

Armenia’s National Security Service demands Archbishop Ajapahyan surrender amid criminal case over alleged incitement to overthrow constitutional order.

27 June 2025 • 10:21 AMT
Father Asoghik blames politicians for current crisis in Armenia

Armenian priest condemns past and present officials, warning against attacks on Etchmiadzin and historical mistakes.

27 June 2025 • 09:44 AMT
Saakashvili vows to unite Georgia and the entire Caucasus

Former president announces his intention to revive Georgia and unify the Caucasus region

27 June 2025 • 09:37 AMT
MP calls to defend Holy Etchmiadzin

“We must protect the Catholicos and the Mother See from profaners. All go to Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,” Saghatelyan said.

27 June 2025 • 09:11 AMT
Archbishop Ajapahyan says he’s not hiding

He declared that “what is occurring is illegality” and emphasized that he personally will accompany investigative authorities, with clergy in support.

27 June 2025 • 08:51 AMT
Musical fountains in the Yerevan 2800th Anniversary Park

The program is free of charge and will take place during the summer months, starting at 9:30 PM. During the performance 4 musical compositions will be presented.

27 June 2025 • 08:34 AMT
Baku official urges mediation overhaul, “corridor” opening

Discussing broader transformations in the South Caucasus, he noted “a new world order is emerging and traditional alliances are shifting to new formats.”

27 June 2025 • 08:25 AMT
Six cars burn in Yerevan’s Tsarav Aghbyur parking area

Firefighters successfully prevented the flames from spreading to nearby vehicles and other parts of the building.

27 June 2025 • 08:12 AMT
Father Asoghik: church stands united, ready for arrests

Armenia’s clergy assembles at the Mother See, vowing solidarity and resistance as state pressure escalates against senior bishops.

27 June 2025 • 07:50 AMT
Investigators rush into Archbishop Ajapahyan’s residence

This morning, around 30 masked people entered the Shirak Diocese’s residence, according to lawyer Mihran Poghosyan.

26 June 2025 • 12:46 AMT
Human rights defender warns of looming attack on Mother See

Ruben Melikyan warns of a possible state-led operation against the Church.

26 June 2025 • 12:39 AMT
Armenia approves EAEU trade deals with Mongolia and UAE

Armenia has backed EAEU trade deals with Mongolia and the UAE to ease trade and boost exports.

26 June 2025 • 12:37 AMT
Yerevan and Ankara stress need to open transport links

Deputy FM Vahan Kostanyan says Armenia and Turkey find opening communications vital, and Yerevan proposed a “peace hub” initiative.

26 June 2025 • 12:35 AMT
Armenian side positive toward upcoming Azerbaijan dialogue

Deputy FM Vahan Kostanyan confirms Armenia’s willingness to resume peace treaty discussions with Azerbaijan.

26 June 2025 • 12:14 AMT
Papoyan: ENA made its own nationalization inevitable

The minister blamed ENA for mass outages, urging an investigation and swift response to what he called sabotage against the state and public.

26 June 2025 • 12:00 AMT
Opposition MP: Pashinyan clings to power through fear and force

Ishkhan Saghatelyan rebukes authorities for persecuting dissenters and calls Papikyan’s remarks hypocritical.

26 June 2025 • 11:38 AMT
Tamamyan warns of regime crackdown on Church and opposition

Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan calls recent arrests and political moves a staged attempt to suppress dissent and silence the Mother See.