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25 December 2025 • 12:28 AMT
Armenia considers taking rail lines from Russian concession

Pashinyan earlier said he had appealed to Russia for the urgent restoration of several railway sections leading to Azerbaijan and Turkey.

25 December 2025 • 12:27 AMT
Armenia renames national academic choir after Chekijian

The purpose of the change is to honor the long-standing creative legacy of maestro Hovhannes Chekijian.

25 December 2025 • 12:04 AMT
Criminal call center uncovered, about $80,000 seized

The investigation is ongoing to identify the leaders and members of the criminal organization.

25 December 2025 • 12:01 AMT
Pashinyan comments on Vagif Khachatryan health

The health of 70-year-old Artsakh resident Vagif Khachatryan, sentenced in Azerbaijan to 15 years in prison, sharply deteriorated.

25 December 2025 • 10:56 AMT
Armenia updates military medical eligibility rules

The amendments also include several conditions that were previously not clearly regulated.

25 December 2025 • 10:55 AMT
Government ends free land ownership for Church

Land plots will no longer be granted to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under free ownership.

25 December 2025 • 10:51 AMT
Government adopts health insurance services list

“Dear 1.6 million compatriots, we ask you not to storm healthcare institutions from January 1, 2026,” Pashinyan said.

25 December 2025 • 10:49 AMT
Self-employment program for displaced Artsakh residents

According to the government’s assessment, the program will provide self-employment opportunities to around 200 displaced individuals.

25 December 2025 • 09:31 AMT
Church leaders call on Pope to help free Armenian prisoners

Ahead of Christmas, senior Catholic and Armenian Apostolic clergy urge Vatican action to secure release of Armenians held in Azerbaijan.

25 December 2025 • 09:25 AMT
AMD 50mln for Spandaryan Canal reconstruction

Evocabank continuously supports projects of national importance, contributing to Armenia’s economic and social development.

25 December 2025 • 08:02 AMT
Shoghakat TV to cease operations from January 1

The government has approved the dissolution of the spiritual-cultural broadcaster, with the decision taking effect at the start of 2026.

25 December 2025 • 08:00 AMT
Ex-MP Hakobyan convicted, avoids imprisonment

Hakobyan will not face detention, as the court opted for a financial penalty, while his defense argues the verdict restricts political criticism.

25 December 2025 • 07:54 AMT
Trump Route construction to start in 2026, MFA says

Armenia has already held intensive negotiations with U.S. partners on shaping the legal framework and regulatory arrangements.

25 December 2025 • 07:02 AMT
Rubio says U.S. stopped Azerbaijan–Armenia war

The U.S. Secretary of State says Washington’s diplomatic efforts helped avert a devastating conflict and led to a peace declaration.

25 December 2025 • 06:48 AMT
MPs paid 1.845 million drams in bonuses apart from salaries

Opposition lawmakers who received seven-figure bonuses say they will donate the money to charity.

24 December 2025 • 14:32 AMT
Ambassador warns history used in geopolitical confrontations

Kopyrkin says modern history is increasingly politicized, distorted, and exploited amid ideological and geopolitical confrontations.

24 December 2025 • 14:28 AMT
Number of registered employees increases in Armenia

The number of income-generating jobs in Armenia continued to grow, reflecting a noticeable year-on-year increase.

24 December 2025 • 13:33 AMT
Tikinizyan says he holds four citizenships

Tiknizyan said that in addition to Armenian, Russian, and Serbian passports, he has also obtained U.S. citizenship.

24 December 2025 • 13:24 AMT
Minister says consumers free to choose fuel

“You are free to buy whichever gasoline you want; you choose for yourselves,” Gevorg Papoyan said.

24 December 2025 • 13:03 AMT
CEC chief points to June 7 as likely election date

Under constitutional provisions, parliamentary elections must be held between June 2 and June 12.

24 December 2025 • 13:01 AMT
MFA responds to reports on Vance visit

Armenia’s Foreign Ministry reacts to claims about a February visit by the U.S. vice president, stressing that official information is provided through proper channels.

24 December 2025 • 12:52 AMT
Local elections to be held in 46 communities in fall 2026

The CEC chairman also listed the provincial centers where elections will be conducted under the proportional system.

24 December 2025 • 12:48 AMT
CEC chair: observer missions must stay out of campaigning

“It was important to have an open discussion so that observer missions do not engage in political activity,” Hovakimyan said.

24 December 2025 • 12:47 AMT
Defense Ministry denies reports of Azerbaijani gunfire

The Defense Ministry spokesman said social media claims about Azerbaijani forces firing at Armenian positions are false.

24 December 2025 • 12:30 AMT
Gov’t plans to stop granting land ownership to church

The justification attached to the draft does not explain the reasons for the change.

24 December 2025 • 12:22 AMT
Russia considers widening list of goods transiting to Armenia

Overchuk noted that, in addition to grain, the supply of fertilizers is being discussed.

24 December 2025 • 12:14 AMT
Armenia expands diplomacy with three more countries

In 2025 Armenia broadened its foreign relations by establishing diplomatic ties with three more countries.

24 December 2025 • 12:11 AMT
WB allocates $250 mln for refugee housing in Armenia

Funding will expand affordable housing for refugees and strengthen Armenia’s housing and mortgage systems.

24 December 2025 • 12:07 AMT
Babajanyan says U.S. Vice President Vance to visit Armenia

“Such visits are valuable for their concreteness. Armenia must come forward with a clear, measurable package,” he said.

24 December 2025 • 09:16 AMT
Former SRC deputy chairman arrested

“Due to the interests of the preliminary investigation, we cannot provide additional details at this time,” the Anti-Corruption Committee said.