Armenia’s parliament has passed two major reform bills in the first reading.

“In the South Caucasus, I witnessed positive progress in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan,” Elina Valtonen said.

The UK has appointed Major Thomas Shorland-Ball as its first resident defence attaché in Armenia, marking a step forward in defence cooperation.

Based on the final vote, the draft received 62 votes in favor, 27 votes against, and 3 abstentions.

“Efforts toward peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan continue. That’s good news,” stated Pere Joan Pons Sampietro.

Pashinyan links “political calm to neutralization of influence networks and funding channels.”

Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan has been detained by Armenia’s National Security Service, according to his attorney.

Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan is under public criminal prosecution on drug trafficking charges, unrelated to the recent video scandal.

Zurabyan claims Azerbaijan’s leader supported the 2019 proposal and accuses Pashinyan of choosing silence over a peace opportunity.

Nikol Pashinyan acknowledges attending liturgies where the Catholicos is not mentioned.

Former Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said that frontline troops need salary increases as Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan expands.

Khachkar Studios is also preparing a wide-reaching media effort across all Armenian news outlets and major American newspapers.

During the meeting, the participants highlighted Acba bank’s strong performance in the field of corporate governance.

Austria’s Grawe Group and C-Quadrat have acquired Liga Insurance, planning to introduce life insurance and investment services in Armenia.

“What damages the Armenian Apostolic Church more than anything else is the Catholicos being in the Mother See,” he said.

Senior clergy declared unconditional support for Catholicos Karekin II amid internal church tensions.

The Armenian government has approved the document, which now awaits ratification in the National Assembly.

Grigoryan will participate in a panel discussion titled “Armenia–Azerbaijan lasting peace: The Washington Agreement and a shared future.”

Aram I also attended the mass celebrated by the Pope during his visit. No additional details were released.

After signing a strategic agenda with the EU, Ararat Mirzoyan continues diplomacy at OSCE gathering in Vienna.

Samvel Shahramanyan was questioned for over an hour in a case involving “terrorism and power seizure attempts.”

Ararat Mirzoyan declared that Armenia’s EU integration is no longer a goal but a legally endorsed path shaped by citizens’ will.

Kostanyan also emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with Central Asian countries.

The competition continues to grow, with the number of participants increasing each year: the applications have now exceeded 800.

Joint declaration highlights democracy, reforms, visa talks, and regional cooperation amid deepening Armenia–EU ties.

“You do not acknowledge the reality where a narrow elite has become millionaires, while many priests today live on the brink of poverty,” he said.

Armen Ghazaryan presented Armenia’s actions under the visa liberalisation roadmap during the EU–Armenia Partnership Council in Brussels.

Starting April 2026, FlyOne Armenia will operate direct flights between Yerevan and Vienna twice a week.

Under proposed reforms, if no party secures a majority in the first round, Armenia will hold new parliamentary elections instead of a runoff.

It reflects shared values and mutual interests and affirms both sides’ commitment to deepening cooperation in all areas.