WCC raised concerns over reported law enforcement actions and clergy arrests, urging Armenian authorities to safeguard religious freedom and institutional autonomy.

More than 1.04 million tourists visited Armenia as arrivals increased, while outbound tourism declined 8.3% during the first half.

Temporary administrator Romanos Petrosyan says competitive bidding significantly reduced costs for purchasing 25,000 electricity meters.

Investigators say Argam Abrahamyan allegedly instructed his security employee to kill Soghomon Vlasyan in Yerevan in 2023.

Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders discussed progress since Washington summit, bilateral economic ties and implementation of TRIPP route agreements.

Former Patrol Service chief Artur Khudinyan will use his law enforcement experience to improve Rescue Service operations and address existing challenges.

Jerusalem’s Armenian Patriarchate and U.S. Eastern Diocese condemn proceedings against Catholicos and senior Armenian clergy.

U.S. nuclear security specialists visited Armenia’s nuclear power plant to review ongoing cooperation, upgrades and future safety initiatives.

Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan rejects claims about foreign intelligence ties and says Armenian Church cannot be treated as ordinary organization.

He says they remain determined and faithful in defending their rights despite difficulties, discrimination and intolerance in the country.

Armenia’s NSS initiated 573 criminal proceedings in early 2026, including cases involving treason, espionage, terrorism, border violations and electoral offenses.

Prosecutors found suspected criminal violations involving registration of Araratcement’s ownership rights over a sports school and its underlying land plot.

Armenia has received an additional quota for 5,000 electric vehicles in 2026, allowing imports at a zero customs duty rate.

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court upheld prosecutors’ claim seeking recovery of 4.454 million drams in damages from former Tatev community head Murad Simonyan.

Bright Armenia condemns proceedings against Karekin II and six bishops, demanding their immediate termination and a state apology to Armenian Apostolic Church.

Judge Hakob Manukyan recused himself from the Catholicos case after a roughly 30-minute hearing that continued behind closed doors.

Armenia enters the Olympiad with five players and ranks ninth, while former Armenian leader Levon Aronian represents the top-rated U.S. team.

The Armenian government says it contacted Veronika Zonabend and offered a meeting to discuss detainees held in Azerbaijan and related concerns.

Pashinyan and Japarov discussed stronger bilateral ties, trade and transport links, while highlighting regional peace and economic cooperation opportunities.

Armenian wushu athletes won 37 medals across sanda and taolu events at the international open tournament held in Batumi.

Trump predicts Iran war will end soon while acknowledging U.S. supplies of some munitions are more limited than others.

Pashinyan says an EU membership referendum will follow Armenia’s formal application, while current conditions provide no concrete subject for voting.

ARF says proceedings against senior clergy violate constitutional principles, believers’ freedom of conscience and Armenian Apostolic Church’s internal autonomy.

Investigators handled 1,794 domestic violence proceedings in 2026’s first half, with 204 cases involving 213 defendants sent to court.

Pashinyan says internal barriers undermine EAEU integration, while cooperation with third partners should strengthen competition and respect members’ sovereign rights.

Matviyenko says Russia may advise citizens against visiting Armenia if arrests requested by third countries continue.

Authorities say concealed taxable income at Arinj Mall resulted in nearly 492 million drams in unpaid taxes to state budget.

Armenia says non-dealers have used 95% of their electric vehicle duty-free import quota, leaving only 655 vehicles available.

Armenia’s ambassador and MIT academic leader discussed bringing the university’s expertise into development and implementation of Academic City.

Canadian Armenian Diocese condemns prosecution of Karekin II, citing Church autonomy and constitutional protections for Armenian Apostolic Church.