Currently, less than 10% of recipients (about 58,000 individuals) receive their pensions or benefits in cash.

Dozens of NGOs from Artsakh request the Catholicos to consider replacing Bishop Abrahamyan, citing loss of trust and offensive conduct.

Karapetyan describes 2026 as a fateful year for Armenia, urging a national shift toward justice and unity.

Holy Mass will be served on December 20 in Gyumri, followed by prayers for imprisoned clergy, Samvel Karapetyan, and captives.

“There are new batches currently on the way,” Papoyan said in response to questions about the continuity of supplies.

Levon Oganezov, acclaimed Armenian pianist, composer, and People’s Artist of Russia, died on December 13 at age 84 after battling cancer.

According to Babayan, neither Pashinyan nor Aliyev has the authority to decide whether the Karabakh issue is closed or open.

The union argues this creates unfair restrictions not applied to banks or currency exchange outlets.

A criminal case was launched over disorderly conduct by a group and group-based physical assault.

Torosyan dismissed claims about raising the retirement age, calling the reports part of a fear-spreading disinformation campaign.

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan traveled to Brussels on December 15 to participate in the meeting.

The film has been available on the Uplay platform for subscribers since November 18.

During the meeting, Yeghoyan presented the Ombudsman’s efforts in this area, highlighting both achievements and ongoing challenges.

“For the first time ever, our team has brought home five medals from the World Championship,” the federation said in a statement.

Armenia reaffirmed its commitment to global anti-discrimination efforts and regional peace-building initiatives.

Ishkhan Saghatelyan met with political leaders to discuss cooperation on civil rights, national values, and future electoral integrity.

Levon Ter-Petrosyan remains head of the Armenian National Congress following reelection at the party’s December 14 convention.

Ararat Mirzoyan is in Brussels for a working visit and will join the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on December 15.

According to Zeynalyan, the patient had spent about a month in a hospital in Colmar, France.

The first motion asked the court to declare all testimonies given during the pre‑trial investigation as unreliable.

Legislative changes would let police use technical tools to test drivers for drug influence and apply administrative penalties.

At its latest session, Armenia’s Constitutional Reform Council proposed changes to the timeline and procedure for forming a new government.

Bishops critical of Karekin II begin collecting signatures to demand his resignation, citing misconduct cover-up and broken spiritual oath.

Ararat Mirzoyan outlined Armenia’s 2026 priorities and vision for deeper EU ties, stressing democracy support and visa liberalization progress.

Elinar Vardanyan says Pashinyan’s proposal to jointly “close” Artsakh and Western Azerbaijan issues is dangerous and morally unacceptable.

Hovik Aghazaryan faces court proceedings over allegations of seeking large sums for business-related favors.

Alexey Likhachev calls Armenia’s nuclear plant a standout Soviet achievement, highlighting its resilience and continued operation.

Defense lawyer says the case is politically driven, leaving little hope for legal resolution and shaping expectations around a political rather than judicial outcome.

81.8% of respondents rated the Armenian army positively, while 77.7% expressed a positive opinion about the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Grigoryan did not specify what other trade sectors are being discussed between the two countries, saying only that “talks on other goods are ongoing.”