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04 October 2025 • 08:29 AMT
ARF condemns Archbishop sentence as illegal, shameful

ARF condemns the two-year sentence of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan as unlawful political persecution and warns that accountability is approaching.

04 October 2025 • 08:28 AMT
Tax revenues exceed target by $18 million in 9 months

According to the post, a total of 2 trillion 13 billion drams in tax revenues and state duties were collected.

04 October 2025 • 07:55 AMT
Jailing Archbishop sign of political repression: lawyer

Robert Amsterdam calls Archbishop Ajapahyan’s sentence a dangerous attack on dissent, warning it signals repression of religious and political voices.

04 October 2025 • 07:54 AMT
Priest Hunanyan says church ignores its Christian mission

“This is the greatest danger: when Church ‘leaders’ drift away from their own sons, and the sons lose faith in their shepherds,” he wrote.

04 October 2025 • 07:45 AMT
Engineering Week kicks off with call for innovation exports

Engineering Week 2025 opened with a vision for Armenia to become a global tech hub, producing and exporting homegrown innovations.

04 October 2025 • 07:32 AMT
Pashinyan leads talks on future tax policy reforms

The meeting included presentations of analytical findings and proposed solutions aimed at improving the effectiveness of tax policy.

04 October 2025 • 07:29 AMT
Church says Archbishop Mikael verdict is political vendetta

According to the statement, this is one of the clearest manifestations of the authorities’ anti-church campaign.

03 October 2025 • 15:03 AMT
MP says case against archbishop Аjapahyan is politically driven

“They are not judging Archbishop Mikael. They are judging our conscience and our faith,” Vardanyan said.

03 October 2025 • 14:56 AMT
Armenian MP urges pace to act on prisoners in Azerbaijan

“There are reports of suicide attempts and hunger strikes among detainees,” Hayk Mamijanyan said.

03 October 2025 • 14:47 AMT
Armenian FM highlights partnership with Kazakhstan

Mirzoyan expressed gratitude to Nurtleu for their joint work, stressing that it had led to significant achievements in Armenia–Kazakhstan relations.

03 October 2025 • 14:22 AMT
Defense to take Ajapahyan’s detention case to int’l courts

Zohrabyan pointed out that the judge was in such a hurry that she cited the wrong article — Article 442.

03 October 2025 • 14:11 AMT
ZCMC chief warns of mining collapse by 2038

“As the head of the largest investor and mining giant, I’m concerned about Armenia’s mineral reserves,” Khudolin said.

03 October 2025 • 14:01 AMT
Armenian EV market grows 4–5 times faster than Russia’s

Gurlyonov attributed this rapid growth to Armenia’s near-zero import tariffs on EVs and the availability of free parking for electric cars.

03 October 2025 • 13:58 AMT
Armenian prosecutors silent on U.S. ruling on Ghukasyan

According to information posted on the party’s official Facebook page, the U.S. court ruled against Ghukasyan’s extradition to Armenia.

03 October 2025 • 13:57 AMT
Robert Simonyan wins World Sambo Youth title

Robert Simonyan defeated Tajikistan’s Anushervon Nazardozai in the final with a score of 5:2.

03 October 2025 • 13:55 AMT
Arhcbishop Ajapahyan sentenced to 2 years in prison

At a follow-up hearing on September 29, the prosecutor had requested a prison sentence of two years and six months.

03 October 2025 • 13:48 AMT
Albanian PM: Trump joke was humor, not an insult

“It was just a light remark, a friendly moment. Of course, it’s no big deal that it spread, but turning it into a political jab is simply unfair,” Edi Rama said.

03 October 2025 • 13:01 AMT
Ucom joins Silicon Mountains 2025 Summit as Platinum Partner

“The goal of all our initiatives is to provide customers with the highest quality and most efficient experience,” noted Ralph Yirikian.

03 October 2025 • 12:02 AMT
Opposition MP: calling it peace after initialing deal is absurd

Khachatryan also criticized a recent statement proposed by the ruling Civil Contract party in parliament regarding the peace process.

03 October 2025 • 11:58 AMT
Armenia names roads on its sovereign land, MP says

“Armenia determines the names of places and roads on its sovereign territory, just as Azerbaijan does in its own,” Hovhannisyan said.

03 October 2025 • 11:55 AMT
MP: no barriers to full Armenia–Turkey normalization

Sargis Khandanyan said Turkish Airlines will soon launch flights to Yerevan, marking another step in normalization efforts.

03 October 2025 • 11:53 AMT
Exhibit in Germany reflects Azerbaijan’s territorial narrative

An exhibition in Nuremberg is part of Azerbaijan’s broader effort to reframe Armenian territory as historically Azerbaijani, Monument Watch warns.

03 October 2025 • 11:27 AMT
Ghukasyan avoids extradition but faces U.S. deportation

The U.S. will not extradite DOK party leader Vardan Ghukasyan to Armenia, but he is ordered to leave the country due to immigration violations.

03 October 2025 • 11:08 AMT
MP: peace is real, but Azerbaijan insists on constitutional change

“Peace cannot remain a fact on its own. It must be continuously reinforced through negotiations,” Khandanyan said.

03 October 2025 • 11:02 AMT
Kapan named CIS Youth Capital for 2026

This move aims to significantly enhance the international visibility of Kapan and boost public engagement.

03 October 2025 • 08:34 AMT
Armenia, UAE interior ministries to expand cooperation

Armenia and the UAE will deepen collaboration on emergency response, public safety technologies, and licensing practices across multiple sectors.

03 October 2025 • 08:33 AMT
Armenia’s defense cuts alarming amid Azerbaijan buildup, Trump remarks: expert

Political analyst Suren Sargsyan says Armenia’s defense budget cuts are troubling, especially as Azerbaijan boosts spending and global powers shift strategy.

03 October 2025 • 08:30 AMT
CIS holds 10th anti-corruption council session in Yerevan

Senior officials from CIS states gathered in Yerevan for the 10th anniversary session of the Anti-Corruption Council to evaluate achievements and future plans.

03 October 2025 • 08:28 AMT
Pashinyan: transport links with Azerbaijan to open soon

Pashinyan said upcoming transport route openings between Armenia and Azerbaijan will boost regional cooperation, particularly in mining.

03 October 2025 • 08:27 AMT
Armenian investigators launch criminal case over Boris Avagyan’s death

Armenian investigators launched a criminal case to clarify the circumstances of Boris Avagyan’s death, citing possible incitement to suicide.