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17 December 2025 • 10:56 AMT
Melikyan, Spertsyan vote in FIFA The Best awards

Armenia’s head coach and captain took part in voting for FIFA’s top honors awarded in Doha, Qatar.

17 December 2025 • 10:53 AMT
Georgian PM highlights transit talks, regional balance

Kobakhidze says Georgia seeks a transit agreement that respects both Armenian and Azerbaijani interests while protecting its own.

17 December 2025 • 10:35 AMT
MP: property prices in Meghri rise by 50%

Ghahramanyan said real estate prices have surged, reflecting increased confidence after the U.S.-brokered transit agreement.

17 December 2025 • 10:19 AMT
Mirzoyan, Wiseler emphasize upgrade of bilateral ties

The two sides welcomed the progress in bilateral relations, which has evolved into a strategic partnership, achieved through sustained joint efforts.

17 December 2025 • 10:07 AMT
Ruben Vardanyan’s trial ends in Baku with motions denied

One of the motions requested the involvement of a representative from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as a witness.

17 December 2025 • 07:39 AMT
161 kg of heroin smuggling attempt foiled in Armenia

The search uncovered a concealed compartment containing 322 packages wrapped in transparent adhesive tape.

17 December 2025 • 07:36 AMT
New draft law on military service passes final reading in NA

Only those drafted from January 2025 onward will benefit from Armenia’s decision to reduce mandatory military service duration.

17 December 2025 • 07:26 AMT
Yerevan, Luxembourg deepen bilateral ties

By establishing this partnership, both countries reaffirm their commitment to the core values underpinning their cooperation.

16 December 2025 • 14:31 AMT
Robert Arzumanyan named to global football panel

”The Guardian 100 Best Footballers in the World is an annual ranking of the top players,” Arzumanyan wrote.

16 December 2025 • 14:04 AMT
Church: Patriarch’s name omission disrupts liturgy meaning

Mentioning these names during the liturgy marks the Church as part of the apostolic and universal body.

16 December 2025 • 13:55 AMT
Bill envisages 500,000 drams for each child’s birth

The new plan aims to simplify the system and classify the payment as a state benefit, while also requiring Armenian citizenship for eligibility.

16 December 2025 • 13:04 AMT
Lawyer: 53 investigators doing nothing in Karapetyan case

Vardevanyan emphasized that the Court of Appeals recently recognized the prolonged delays in the case as problematic.

16 December 2025 • 12:56 AMT
MP: Armenia has no aspirations to join NATO

“Armenia has no aspiration to become a NATO member,” Sargis Khandanyan said.

16 December 2025 • 12:30 AMT
CBA cuts refinancing rate to 6.50%

High economic activity continued in Armenia during the fourth quarter, driven largely by the construction and services sectors.

16 December 2025 • 12:26 AMT
Widest 5G coverage, launch of Uplay Platform, and integration of Cerillion: Ucom summarizes 2025

Alongside the modernization of network stations, Ucom’s fixed network has continued to grow and expand.

16 December 2025 • 12:20 AMT
Armenia respects neighbors’ vital interests: Rubinyan

Rubinyan rejects comparisons between TRIPP and the “Zangezur Corridor”, stressing Armenia’s sovereignty and alignment with Iran’s red lines.

16 December 2025 • 11:25 AMT
ARARAT Museum to hold Doors Open Days

The exhibition will feature unique examples of Armenian lace and artistic silverwork created using the filigree technique.

16 December 2025 • 11:20 AMT
Minister: Armenian tourism sees historic growth in 2025

Papoyan said the recorded growth is the result of the government’s consistent and targeted policy aimed at diversifying the market.

16 December 2025 • 11:12 AMT
Respiratory infections remain high in Armenia

About 80% of all infection cases are registered among children aged 0–18, with the highest incidence in the 0–14 age group.

16 December 2025 • 10:08 AMT
Russian diplomats last visited Karapetyan in December

“Through our embassy in Yerevan, we have ensured consular access. The last visit by our diplomats took place in early December,” Kalugin said.

16 December 2025 • 10:02 AMT
Archbishop Mikael hospitalized for medical tests

Earlier reports indicated that Archbishop’s health had deteriorated, and his defense attorneys had raised concerns about the need for surgery.

16 December 2025 • 10:00 AMT
Moscow ready to discuss Trump Route with Armenia

“We still need to examine the details of this Armenian-American initiative,” Kalugin stated.

16 December 2025 • 08:41 AMT
Karen Avanesyan stands trial in Stepanakert

Avanesyan is charged with “terrorism and a number of especially grave crimes.”

16 December 2025 • 08:35 AMT
RA Defense Ministry denies infiltration report

“We believe that the relevant authorities should examine this statement and consider the possibility of providing a legal assessment,” Torosyan said.

16 December 2025 • 08:15 AMT
Armenia’s security chief to visit London

Armen Grigoryan will be in London December 17–18 for official meetings with UK counterparts.

16 December 2025 • 08:13 AMT
Armenia to host international cycling tour in 2026

The event aims to promote the development of cycling and tourism in Armenia, while also enhancing the country’s international visibility.

16 December 2025 • 08:11 AMT
Erdogan: Turkey was blamed for backing Baku in 44-day war

Erdoğan sharply criticized the opposition Republican People’s Party, accusing it of having a distorted attitude toward the Turkic world.

16 December 2025 • 08:04 AMT
Iran says Trump Route same as “Zangezur project”

Velayati warned that this scenario could lead to NATO’s presence north of Iran, creating serious security risks.

16 December 2025 • 07:18 AMT
Mirzoyan visits Luxembourg for talks, document signing

The visit includes a scheduled meeting with Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, during which a bilateral document will be signed.

16 December 2025 • 06:54 AMT
Yerevan, EU develop joint initiatives on hybrid threats

Armenia and the EU have long collaborated on resilience against hybrid threats, with several joint initiatives already under development.