Latvia officially ratified Armenia-EU agreement. The information was posted by the head of Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Armen Ashotyan on his official Facebook page. “The Latvian Parliament has ratified the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership agreement in the second reading”, stated the post. The votes were distributed as following: 76 for, 0 against, 0 …

In 2019, Azerbaijan and Pakistan may sign an agreement on purchasing Pakistani JF-17 fighter-bombers. The announcement was made by the representative of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), as reported by Haqqin.az. 'The configuration of JF-17 Block 3, Azerbaijan is interested in, is now ready. The radar of AESA system is selected for the bombers and it …

On April 18, the leader of the initiation “Take a Step”, Nikol Pashinyan encouraged world-famous Armenian artists to come to Yerevan and join the opposition movement. Factor.am contacted the famous Canadian-Armenian film director, Atom Egoyan, to try to find out what he thinks about the recent announcement of Pashinyan and whether the director is planning …

Armenian opposition which earlier announced about starting a velvet revolution continues holding mass protests against the ex-president Serzh Sargsyan becoming the new Prime Minister of the country. On April 19, the protesters attempted to block one of the government buildings in the capital, however their efforts were unsuccessful. The police prevented the actions of the …

As of 13:30 (local time), Armenian police took 100 people to different police stations in Yerevan. The official information was passed to PanARMENIAN.Net by the Public Relations and Media Department of RA police. Earlier it was reported by the police that as of 12:30, 44 people were taken to different police stations in Yerevan. Earlier …

Prime Minister also mentioned that investments are made in those countries where it is possible to have a great return or in those places where there is stability and the law is constantly improving

The protests in Yerevan had no influence on the number of tourists that will visit Armenia during the holidays in May as all the tour packages were bought far in advance. The information was passed by the director of Russian tour agency, De Visu, Aleksej Lebed. “Our tourists, who are currently in Yerevan, surely come …

On April 18, Iranian parliament approved the construction of hydroelectric power stations on river Aras voting 162 for, 5 against and 5 blank votes. As reported by press, information and public relations department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, earlier on April 17, during the open session of IRI Majlis, it was decided …

The information disseminated by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan on April 18, stating that Armenian forces wounded a 27years old Azerbaijani peaceful resident as a result of shooting towards Giameddin village in Aghjabedi region, is false. The clarification was made by the press service of RA Defense Army. The Ministry of Defense of Republic …

On April 18, in total of 91participants of the mass protests in Yerevan were taken to different police stations of the city. As to this moment 37 people were released. The information was stated in the announcement made by “Way Out” faction of Armenia. Faction secretary, Gevorg Gorgisyan and member of “Bright Armenia” Party, Karen …

The Federal Service for Supervision of Communications of Russia (Roskomnadzor) may block Facebook in the country if the social network refuses to comply with the requirements of RF legislation. The announcement was made by the head of the Service, Aleksandr Zharov, during his interview with Izvestia. “We will be conducting inspections till the end of …

French-Armenian film director, screenwriter and producer, Robert Guediguian will be a jury member at the 71st Cannes film festival. As stated on the official website of the festival, Robert Guediguian, raised in Marseille, attracted the attention of critics back in 80s while the major success for the producer was the movie “Marius and Jeannette”, reports …

US State Department officially commented on recent developments of political events in Armenia. “We have noticed that there are mass protests held in Yerevan and other cities of Armenia. Thousands of Armenians came out on to the streets to use their freedom of expression and right to hold demonstrations. We closely follow the demonstrations being …

Young people in Armavir started demonstrations against the newly elected Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, Azatutyun radio station reports. The initiators blocked one of the main streets of the city and encouraged the schoolchildren to join the protests. Member of Council of Yerevan and the president of "Yerkir Tsirani" party, Zaruhi Postanjyan initiated protests in the …

As of 12:00, April 18, 66 people were taken to different police stations in Yerevan. The information was announced by the police information department. The Armenian police announced that the participants and supporters of the illegal demonstrations started in Yerevan from April 13 constantly disturb the rights and freedom of the others as well as …

Meanwhile the demonstrations of opposition against Armenian Prime Minister continue in the center of Yerevan.

For 5 days in row the opposition holds mass protests against the ex-president, Serzh Sargsyan becoming the Prime Minister of the country

everal opposition MPs did not take part in the elections as they continued protesting in the streets

The leader of Civil Contract Party, MP Nikol Pashinyan reported that they have information about provocateurs among the protesters against Serzh Sargsyan becoming the Prime Minister. Pashinyan said that those are provocateurs sent by the ex-president Sargsyan. “The police announced that they have the official decision to stop the demonstrations, however as long as the …

Leader of the Civil Contract Party, Nikol Pashinyan announced about starting a velvet revolution during the demonstrations which brought together thousands of people. Pashinyan also stated that on April 17 they will be having a demonstration with the most number of people in the history of Armenia. The opposition NP together with other protesters is …

The White House said Monday that President Trump still intends an early exit for U.S. troops in Syria.

For 5 days in row the opposition holds mass protests against the ex-president, Serzh Sargsyan becoming the Prime Minister of the country. The protesters aim to close the roads around the National Assembly in order to prevent the Prime Minister elections to be held in the parliament. The police announced that the demonstrations disturb the …

One of the organizers of the mass protests in Yerevan, MP Nikol Pashinyan was injured during the demonstrations on Baghramyan Avenue. Pashinyan was hospitalized to one of the medical centers of the capital where he was provided the first medical aid. In the interview with Azatutyun Radio Station Pashinyan said that he was injured while …

The third Armenian president and the candidate for the new Prime Minister, Serzh Sargsyan, stated that he is ready to take the new role in the country during his interview with Russian Izvestia. “Our party members approved the suggestion made by Karen Karapetyan during the party sessions. I am ready to pursue such a responsibility”, …

The joint sitting of the ruling Republican party and theArmenian Revolutionary Federationtook place in the National Assembly. During the session it was decided to nominate Serzh Sargsyan as the candidate of for the role of Prime Minister. The Armenian opposition holds mass protests against Sargsyan’s candidacy as a Prime Minister. The Armenian opposition holds mass …

Clashes in Baghramyan Avenue; the protesters try to move up the street․ The conflicts started when MP Nikol Pashinyan and 3 other opposition MPs requested to enter the parliament building from the police. The forces allowed them to enter the building without the accompanying crowd. The MPs refused to follow the request of the police …

The Armenian Opposition closed several streets of Yerevan hence protesting against Serzh Sargsyan‘s candidacy of becoming the new Prime Minister of Armenia, Russian TASS reports. “We have started the demonstration of protest. I encourage everyone to lie down in front of the vehicles, close the streets, avenues and metro. Those who are against Serzh Sargsyan …

Since early morning of April 16, the Armenian Opposition started mass demonstrations of protest against the Armenian 3rd president Serzh Sargsyan, who will soon become the new Prime Minister of the country. The demonstrations started oat 8am when the Opposition MP, Nikol Pashinyan closed one of the main streets of Yerevan- the Baghramyan Avenue, by …

A Yazidi family fleeing extremist violence in Iraq has walked hundreds of kilometers to Armenia, where the family of six has finally found safety.

The Civil Contract party paralyzed traffic in downtown Yerevan to protest against former president Serzh Sargsyan’s premiership.