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03 April 2026 • 09:57 AMT
School principal dismissed over Artsakh flag dispute

A school principal in Armenia says she was dismissed after refusing to remove an Artsakh flag, calling the decision arbitrary and politically motivated.

03 April 2026 • 09:55 AMT
Families protest unequal military service terms

Relatives of conscripts rally outside Defense Ministry, demanding equal service duration rules for all soldiers of the same age amid concerns over fairness and stress.

03 April 2026 • 09:52 AMT
62 charged in Vagharshapat vote-buying case

Authorities launch criminal cases against dozens over alleged vote-buying during Vagharshapat council elections, involving organized recruitment and cash incentives for voters.

03 April 2026 • 09:11 AMT
Relatives call for Switzerland’s role in detainee case

Relatives of Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan call for urgent international intervention, urging activation of a rarely used legal mechanism to ensure protection and oversight.

03 April 2026 • 09:10 AMT
Justice minister sets limits on mediation payments

Mediators in family disputes cannot demand additional unapproved fees, justice minister warns, outlining clear payment limits and urging citizens to report violations to authorities.

03 April 2026 • 07:53 AMT
MP Tatevos Avetisyan steps down after new appointment

Opposition lawmaker Tadevos Avetisyan resigns after appointment to regulatory body, with parliament formally ending his mandate following submitted resignation request.

03 April 2026 • 07:52 AMT
Armenia scraps 65 age limit for public jobs

Government approved reforms removing mandatory retirement age in public sector, aiming to prevent age-based discrimination while allowing employees to continue working beyond 65.

03 April 2026 • 07:44 AMT
Defense questions legality of Arrchbishop Bagrat wiretapping

Defense demands clarity on legal grounds for wiretapping in high-profile case, arguing entire proceedings may be invalid without proper authorization from the outset.

03 April 2026 • 07:22 AMT
Environment Ministry cautions over wild deer near settlements

Authorities warn residents after repeated deer sightings near settlements, urging caution and safe distance as animals may behave unpredictably in human presence or noise.

03 April 2026 • 07:20 AMT
Citizens of 60 countries evacuated via Armenia from Iran

Dozens of foreign nationals from multiple regions were transferred through Armenia from Iran, with authorities providing visa support when required during the process.

02 April 2026 • 14:57 AMT
Moldova parliament approves CIS withdrawal

Laws were adopted terminating three agreements that formed the legal basis of the country’s membership in the CIS.

02 April 2026 • 14:55 AMT
Ameriabank recognized as Best GTFP Issuing Bank in Caucasus by IFC

The GTFP is IFC’s flagship trade finance program, having supported 200,000 firms with $130bln in trade finance over the past two decades.

02 April 2026 • 14:13 AMT
Ex-ENA head calls fee cut electoral bribe

According to Ghazinyan, actions funded by taxpayers are being presented by the authorities as their own achievements.

02 April 2026 • 13:24 AMT
Armenia stresses heritage protection at UNESCO

Armenia underscored the importance of protecting cultural heritage during conflicts at a UNESCO session.

02 April 2026 • 13:23 AMT
Sargsyan travel restriction lifting stands unchallenged

“The grounds for applying the travel restriction had already ceased to exist at the time the court made its decision,” the authority stated.

02 April 2026 • 13:17 AMT
Pashinyan rules out change in CSTO stance

“In 2022, we had a specific situation. In my opinion, CSTO mechanisms should have been activated, but they were not,” he said.

02 April 2026 • 13:11 AMT
Pashinyan says railway issue remains under negotiation

“We had an in-depth conversation, presented our positions and views, and listened to those of our Russian partners,” he said.

02 April 2026 • 13:00 AMT
Armenia introduces reverse mortgage scheme

The government launches reverse mortgage system allowing pensioners to earn income from their homes while retaining residency.

02 April 2026 • 12:10 AMT
Shahramanyan slams Pashinyan remarks on Artsakh

In his view, such “provocative wording aims to create divisions within society and deepen intolerance.”

02 April 2026 • 12:09 AMT
Armenia applies duty-free cocoa import quotas

The government has put into effect decisions of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council related to duty-free imports of several goods.

02 April 2026 • 12:07 AMT
Customer verification system introduced for EasyPay payment kiosks

At the payment kiosk, customers will be offered two verification methods: via the easywallet app or through imID.

02 April 2026 • 11:17 AMT
Ex-FM sees Putin remarks as warning to Armenia

Oskanian argued that the symbolism Pashinyan tries to convey with the map of Armenia pinned to his chest produces the opposite effect.

02 April 2026 • 11:13 AMT
Overchuk says Armenia being steered toward EU

He warned that the implementation of such a scenario would lead to serious consequences.

02 April 2026 • 09:30 AMT
Government skips tribute to April war victims

On the 10th anniversary of the April war, Armenia’s government held a session without honoring fallen soldiers.

02 April 2026 • 09:28 AMT
MP rejects third countries’ decisive role in Artsakh

Khachatryan added that Armenians lived in Artsakh, and the issue concerned the security of the Armenian population.

02 April 2026 • 08:11 AMT
TRIPP initiative discussed with AGBU members

Armenia’s ambassador to the U.S. briefed AGBU members on bilateral priorities, highlighting TRIPP initiative and Washington agreements.

02 April 2026 • 08:03 AMT
Belgian Armenians demand apology from comedian

Belgian Armenian community expresses outrage over Tovmasyan’s remarks, demanding clarification and apology.

02 April 2026 • 07:59 AMT
Russian official links EU debate to trade drop

Discussions about Armenia’s potential EU membership are affecting economic ties with Russia, according to Overchuk.

02 April 2026 • 06:54 AMT
Republican Party skips 2026 parliamentary elections

Armenia’s Republican Party announces it will not take part in the June 2026 parliamentary elections, promising to explain its decision.

02 April 2026 • 06:50 AMT
Pashinyan tells Putin dual citizens barred from elections

“I want to emphasize that only those citizens who hold exclusively Armenian passports can participate in these elections,” he said.