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10 September 2026 • 14:21 AMT
Minister links Armenia’s low PISA scores to old standards

Armenian students posted weak PISA results, but minister says findings provide baseline for assessing ongoing education reforms and future progress.

10 September 2026 • 14:19 AMT
Meghri community head detained in corruption case

Khachatur Andreasyan is remanded in custody in investigation involving alleged illegal resource use and bribery.

10 September 2026 • 14:17 AMT
Karapetyan sues Pashinyan, seeks apology and compensation

Samvel Karapetyan seeks public apology, 3 million drams in compensation and legal costs over remarks made during election campaign.

10 September 2026 • 14:16 AMT
Iran appoints new consul general in Kapan

Davoud Yayeji will soon assume duties in Kapan after diplomatic assignments across Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Russia.

10 September 2026 • 14:12 AMT
European Parliament to vote on Armenia tariff relief Sept 15

EU lawmakers will vote on temporary tariff relief covering about 80% of Armenian exports, with measures set to last two years.

10 September 2026 • 12:32 AMT
U.S. Embassy clarifies purpose of Allen’s Baku trip

U.S. Embassy says David Allen’s Baku visit supports regional coordination as TRIPP moves from planning toward implementation.

10 September 2026 • 11:58 AMT
Ucom expands 5G coverage and enhances connectivity

Collaboration with leading global technology companies is another important pillar of Ucom’s network development strategy.

10 September 2026 • 11:45 AMT
Catholicos, six bishops face Sept 18 hearing

Case involving Catholicos Karekin II and six bishops returns to Armavir court after passing through several judicial instances.

10 September 2026 • 11:44 AMT
Armenians can apply for new biometric passports from Nov 1

The minister said that multiple service offices will operate in Yerevan and across Armenia.

10 September 2026 • 11:39 AMT
Armenia plans ENA share divestment by October 2027

Armenian government sets deadlines for divesting all ENA shares, with process scheduled to begin by May and conclude in October 2027.

10 September 2026 • 11:08 AMT
Khachatryan lawyers say all weapons legal, seizures unlawful

Defense lawyers say legally owned weapons and personal valuables were unlawfully seized during searches conducted in early September.

10 September 2026 • 11:06 AMT
Armenia proposes five-year wait to restore citizenship

Armenia plans new citizenship rules covering restoration, renunciation, higher state fees and requirement to take formal oath.

10 September 2026 • 11:04 AMT
Pashinyan-Macron talks focus on strategic partnership

Armenia and France seek deeper strategic and economic cooperation as work on Bargushat tunnel project reaches substantive stage.

09 September 2026 • 18:38 AMT
Tax chief says Nalbandyan-linked firms underwent routine checks

Tax chief says inspections of Nalbandyan-linked businesses were risk-based, while no new checks followed Pashinyan’s public remarks about businessman.

09 September 2026 • 18:37 AMT
Armenian Constitution no barrier to peace deal, MP says

Lawmaker says Armenia has not discussed constitutional changes with Azerbaijan, stressing adoption of new Constitution remains matter of domestic policy.

09 September 2026 • 18:35 AMT
‘Hero of Our Times’ awards cost rises by AMD 13.4 million

Armenian government will pay nearly 144 million drams for this year’s ceremony after only one company entered open tender.

09 September 2026 • 18:34 AMT
Former security chief Grigoryan takes senior PMCG role

Former Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan joins PMCG as senior adviser and contributes to assessment of TRIPP feasibility.

09 September 2026 • 18:32 AMT
Armenia, Azerbaijan could delimit border along TRIPP route

Partial delimitation could cover areas where TRIPP infrastructure, including railways, pipelines and power lines, is planned.

09 September 2026 • 18:30 AMT
Ishkhanyan calls on Armenian ombudsman to visit Baku

David Ishkhanyan urged Armenia’s human rights defender to visit detainees in Baku and called on Armenian officials to defend their rights.

09 September 2026 • 18:29 AMT
Bayramov says Armenia must adopt new Constitution

Bayramov says Azerbaijan continues monitoring Armenia’s constitutional process and maintains its position on adoption of a new Constitution.

09 September 2026 • 18:28 AMT
Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers plan meeting

Armenia confirms plans for a meeting between foreign ministers Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov as diplomatic contacts continue.

09 September 2026 • 15:27 AMT
Papoyan explores DP World partnership in Dubai

Talks focused on Armenia’s logistics potential, DP World’s possible involvement in Gyumri dry port and development of modern infrastructure.

09 September 2026 • 15:25 AMT
New French ambassador visits Armenian Genocide Memorial

Newly appointed French Ambassador Florian Escudié visited Yerevan’s Armenian Genocide Memorial and laid flowers in memory of victims.

09 September 2026 • 15:24 AMT
Yerevan acquires 20 mobile vacuums for street cleaning

New mobile vacuums will operate across Yerevan, focusing on crowded areas and locations difficult for other cleaning equipment to access.

09 September 2026 • 15:19 AMT
Yerevan lists potential managers for Ajapnyak metro project

Yerevan has shortlisted companies, including Russian firms, for project management before selecting a contractor to build Ajapnyak metro station.

09 September 2026 • 15:18 AMT
Armenian cadastre chief to attend CIS council meeting

Tovmasyan will visit Moscow on Sept. 15-17 to attend a CIS interstate council session focused on geodesy, cartography and cadastre.

09 September 2026 • 15:17 AMT
Armenia, Iraq hold political consultations in Baghdad

Officials discussed expanding cooperation in trade, technology, education and tourism, restoring direct flights and strengthening coordination on international platforms.

09 September 2026 • 15:16 AMT
Kyiv showcases heritage of historic Armenian Quarter

New signs in Podil highlight Armenian Quarter boundaries, ancient church site and Armenian community’s contribution to Kyiv’s multicultural history.

09 September 2026 • 14:49 AMT
Putin, Trump discuss ways to end Ukraine war

The hour-long call focused on Ukraine war settlement efforts and recent Moscow and Kyiv visits by U.S. presidential envoys.

09 September 2026 • 14:47 AMT
Messi eyes ninth Ballon d’Or award

Argentine star Lionel Messi could win prestigious individual award for record ninth time after earning 2026 Ballon d’Or nomination.