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16 October 2025 • 11:09 AMT
Diaspora clergy denounce arrests, back Catholicos Karekin II

Bishops from the Armenian Church in North America condemnеd clergy arrests in Armenia and warned of threats to moral and spiritual foundations.

16 October 2025 • 11:03 AMT
200 scholarships for best students: Ameriabank announces contest for second year in a row

Under the 2024-2025 edition of the “My Armenia, My Future” contest 160 students from 15 universities of Armenia received scholarships.

16 October 2025 • 11:01 AMT
Pashinyan says daily efforts underway over detainees in Baku

He emphasized that no public statements would be made until tangible outcomes are achieved.

16 October 2025 • 08:17 AMT
Armenia, Ghana discuss regional issues, cooperation

They reviewed prospects for expanding cooperation within international organizations and multilateral formats.

16 October 2025 • 08:16 AMT
Mariam Mkrtchyan to earn woman grandmaster title

“As Mariam’s rating now exceeds the required threshold of 2300, she will be awarded the Woman Grandmaster title,” the federation noted.

16 October 2025 • 08:15 AMT
Pashinyan, ADI CEO talk education and tech future

Roche thanked the Armenian government for the recognition and noted the country’s strong potential in the high-tech sector.

16 October 2025 • 07:34 AMT
Papikyan, Colby discuss defense reforms at Pentagon

Armenian Defense Minister met with U.S. officials in Washington to discuss deepening bilateral defense ties and launching institutional initiatives.

16 October 2025 • 07:33 AMT
Ombudsman flags violations in clergy arrests

“Any deprivation of liberty must meet legal standards and occur strictly within the framework of criminal procedural rules,” the statement said.

16 October 2025 • 07:22 AMT
Aragatsotn Diocese head jailed for two months

According to his lawyer Yerem Sargsyan, the court also restricted visitations with the bishop, allowing only his mother to see him.

16 October 2025 • 07:12 AMT
Court extends Karapetyan’s detention by 30 more days

Businessman Samvel Karapetyan’s pre-trial detention extended for another month as he faces expanded money laundering charges.

16 October 2025 • 06:59 AMT
IC says Armenian clergy linked to rally coercion, property theft

Armenia’s Investigative Committee uncovers forced rally participation and theft in probe involving clergy from Aragatsotn Diocese.

15 October 2025 • 15:12 AMT
Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan to face pre-trial detention: lawyer

Lawyer Ara Zohrabyan said criminal prosecution has been initiated against Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, who is now facing pre-trial detention.

15 October 2025 • 14:46 AMT
Dust levels exceed safe limits in four Yerevan districts

Despite the elevated dust levels, the concentration of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) in the atmosphere remained within the permissible limits.

15 October 2025 • 14:43 AMT
Orbelian: Volnort lost 75% ZCMC stake due to unlawful conduct

International lawyer Aram Orbelian says Volnort filed a legal claim over Armenia’s interference in the ZCMC, demanding up to $3 billion in damages.

15 October 2025 • 14:41 AMT
Father Paren leaves Investigative Committee without testimony

“He insisted on having his lawyer present and has been summoned again for tomorrow with legal representation,” Zohrabyan said.

15 October 2025 • 14:40 AMT
Law enforcement intensifies search in Aragatsotn Diocese

As the search of the Aragatsotn Diocese continues, emergency crews with special tools access secured storage areas amid public outrage.

15 October 2025 • 14:34 AMT
Arman Tatoyan links Karapetyan’s arrest to church defense

He emphasized that this was a long-planned action driven by political declarations, lacking any legal foundation.

15 October 2025 • 14:21 AMT
RA Finance Minister explores new IMF program in Washington

Topics included Armenia’s overall macroeconomic environment, fiscal policy, recent trends in the sector, and economic forecasts.

15 October 2025 • 14:19 AMT
Female staff of Aragatsotn Diocese also detained

In addition to clergy, female employees of the Aragatsotn Diocese have been detained. The diocese and churches remain sealed during the search.

15 October 2025 • 14:17 AMT
No notarization needed for Diaspora mortgage property deals

The draft law covers tripartite agreements between banks or credit organizations, buyers, and sellers.

15 October 2025 • 14:16 AMT
Еarly Christian church in Parpi under restoration

Tsiranavor Church, dating back to the 4th–5th centuries, is undergoing restoration with state funding and architectural preservation efforts.

15 October 2025 • 14:11 AMT
Lawyer: number of detained Aragatsotn clergy rises

“There is no information about two other priests, Father Narek Sargsyan and Sargis Sargsyan,” Farmanyan said.

15 October 2025 • 11:43 AMT
Ombudsman’s team reviews legal grounds for clergy detention

The Office noted it will continue monitoring the situation and assess potential violations of the rights of the detained individuals within the limits of its authority.

15 October 2025 • 11:34 AMT
Cadastre proposes automated online system for property deals

After verifying their identity, users can access a personal dashboard and sign contracts electronically using a digital signature.

15 October 2025 • 11:31 AMT
MP: clergy arrests are new phase of attack on church

Tigran Abrahamyan says the government’s actions against Aragatsotn Diocese clergy mark a new offensive on the Armenian Church.

15 October 2025 • 11:27 AMT
Baku publishes ‘Zangezur Corridor’ map with turkified names

“The fact that such narratives are emerging shows the scale of preparations happening in two neighboring, hostile states,” Geghamyan wrote.

15 October 2025 • 11:22 AMT
Armenian diplomat confirms dismissal over Karapetyan support

Former honorary consul Narek Spartakyan said he lost his post after backing jailed philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan.

15 October 2025 • 11:19 AMT
Yerevan reaffirms commitment to eradicating torture

UN’s torture prevention body voiced concern over the continued detention of 23 Armenians in Baku amid the lack of Red Cross access.

15 October 2025 • 11:11 AMT
UIC demands probe into priest’s claims of forced rally attendance

“Compelling people to participate in rallies, or paying them to do so, is a criminal offense, and the state must act to prevent it,” the statement said.

15 October 2025 • 11:09 AMT
Over AMD 1 million missing from vehicle registration fees

An internal probe revealed that a Shirak region official pocketed vehicle registration fees, causing financial damage to the state budget.