He also dismissed rumors that he plans to appoint a temporary church leader, such as Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan of the Ararat Diocese.

Despite being warned, Vardanyan opted for a direct route via the Hakari Bridge rather than an alternative exit.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says he backs the 10 bishops opposing Catholicos Karekin II, whom he labels a sectarian usurper.

Azerbaijan’s parliament speaker says aspects of the EU-Armenia strategic agenda contradict peace efforts.

Rubinyan accuses opposition figures of planning to interfere in church affairs, claiming hypocrisy in their previous criticisms.

Spertsyan shares this valuation with Russian midfielder Aleksei Batrakov of Lokomotiv Moscow.

Armenia’s ambassador met with a U.S. lawmaker to discuss possible partnerships in the grape cultivation and winemaking sectors.

The Baku military court hearing continued, with the prosecution requesting the harshest possible sentence for Vardanyan.

“The goal is to maintain power at any cost, and everything is sacrificed for that,” Abrahamyan wrote.

Germany to assist Armenia in investigating aviation accidents under new cooperation agreement targeting improved civil aviation safety.

The party warns that a climate of fear is deterring clergy from attending the postponed Bishops’ Assembly in Etchmiadzin.

The export of Azerbaijani fuel to Armenia is purely commercial, and the gasoline will be sold at international market prices.

Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin calls on the faithful to remain calm and avoid actions that deepen internal church tensions.

Arman Tsarukyan secured another win with a chokehold finish in Moscow’s ACBJJ 20 main event.

Officials and business groups discuss the risks of criminal prosecution stemming from tax audits and push for clearer safeguards.

Clergy move prayer from Byurakan to Etchmiadzin amid growing public calls for a unified gathering in support of the Church.

The Anti-Corruption Court extended Vardan Ghukasyan’s detention, rejecting bail guarantees from MPs and a public figure.

Deputy PMs Mher Grigoryan and Alexey Overchuk reviewed all aspects of Armenian-Russian cooperation.

All citizens will receive the same insurance package, while the annual premium will be 129,600 drams.

They have launched a petition outside the National Assembly building and intend to submit it to Speaker Alen Simonyan.

Radmila Šekerinska will meet with top Armenian officials and NATO ambassadors during her visit to Yerevan on December 18.

Sahak Mashalian met with Turkey’s interior minister, stressing the need to involve minorities in drafting the new constitution.

The letter from Vicken Euljekjian’s wife asking for his pardon was sent months ago, not recently as some reports suggest.

Armenia’s parliament has approved changes to its crypto legislation, permitting small-scale cash deals with enhanced regulatory oversight.

Armenia is involved in two of the 16 industrial cooperation projects, contributing as an engineering and construction partner.

The five-year plan includes expanding Armenia’s underground gas storage and improving the transmission and distribution network.

Tourism from China also grew, with 34,000 Chinese nationals visiting Armenia this year, exceeding last year’s figure.

“This week, Hungary finally lifted its veto on the €20 million EU military support package for Armenia under the EPF,” Jozwiak wrote.

Hovhannisyan clarified that calling the project a “corridor” is incorrect and contradicts the terminology of the signed declaration.

“The court hearings on motions to extend the detention of my two clients have concluded. The motions were rejected,” Babayan wrote.