The archbishops emphasized that “Holy Yot Verk is miraculous and powerful, and will not forgive those who fight against God.”

Government unveils plans for a universal health insurance fund, beginning with coverage for children, elderly, and low-income citizens.

Nikol Pashinyan and Friedrich Merz will discuss economic cooperation, regional issues, and Armenia–Azerbaijan peace.

At UNESCO’s Paris meeting, Armenia was elected vice chair of the committee for cultural property protection in armed conflict.

French Senator Valérie Boyer affirmed solidarity with Armenia and stressed the justice and urgency of the Armenian struggle.

The sides discussed a number of issues related to defense cooperation between Armenia and the United Kingdom.

This year, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund shifts from its usual telethon to a campaign focused on Syunik’s vital irrigation canal.

Edgar Shatiryan, a judge of the Constitutional Court since 2020, has been elected its deputy president during the December 5 session.

AntiFake editors held a protest at the EU office in Yerevan, delivering a letter from Narek Samsonyan’s wife and denouncing political persecution.

These figures were released by Armenia’s Statistical Committee based on data from the census conducted between October 13–22, 2022.

Metakse Hakobyan says the government targets clergy with fabricated charges to deflect from its own responsibility for national failures.

Artur Hovhannisyan claims NSS meetings with priests were about church reform alignment, not pressure over liturgical mentions.

Turkish editor Tugce Yilmaz is on trial for an article featuring Armenian youth discussing Genocide memory and identity.

Members of the delegation also laid flowers at the eternal flame and observed a moment of silence in memory of the innocent victims.

Artur Khachatryan criticized the government’s presentation of documents and called the charges against Archbishop Arshak “a shameful farce.”

The meeting also included an exchange of views on ongoing regional developments.

Azerbaijan has launched construction of a 188-km railway line in Nakhichevan near the Armenian border, with a planned capacity of 15 million tons.

Bishop Narek said no priest from Shirak Diocese will officiate Sunday mass in Gyumri’s Seven Wounds church.

“Our homeland and the Armenian Church are facing serious hardships and great challenges,” he said.

The Armenian Investigative Committee has reopened a 2018 case involving marijuana planted at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.

Karen Andreasyan will travel to London to co-develop the TRIPP intergovernmental agreement with law firm Fieldfisher LLP.

“This action is a manifestation of the recent wave of repression against the Church and part of the ongoing political persecution of clergy, the statement reads.

Ilham Aliyev called for the “return of Azerbaijanis to Armenia,” urging international recognition of alleged deportations.

Azerbaijan’s foreign minister said progress toward peace with Armenia is at its peak, highlighting bilateral moves and constitutional obstacles.

Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan has been placed in pre-trial detention for two months over drug distribution charges.

Mirzoyan and Haddad discussed strengthening Armenia-EU ties and plans for regional infrastructure, including the proposed Trump Route.

Arsén Babayan said there is no direct testimony against Archbishop Arshak in a case pending since 2018.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has lashed out at the EU, accusing it of openly working to damage relations between Armenia and Russia.

Davit Ishkhanyan’s lawyer, Aghshin Mammadli, said in court that a verdict must be based on conclusive and indisputable evidence.

Zakharova stated that the released documents contradict claims recently made by the Armenian government.