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03 June 2025 • 08:39 AMT
New deputy minister of internal affairs appointed

On June 2, Ghazaryan was relieved of his duties as Governor of Lori Province by the Prime Minister’s decision.

03 June 2025 • 08:37 AMT
Ex-Ombudsman: church faces coordinated hostility

Arman Tatoyan said the ruling party is systemically discrediting the Armenian Apostolic Church to meet political goals and satisfy Azerbaijani demands.

03 June 2025 • 08:00 AMT
Deputy FM: Armenia takes diplomatic steps to avoid escalation

“Gunfire certainly does not help the overall situation, especially considering Armenia’s aim to normalize relations with Azerbaijan,” Kostanyan said.

03 June 2025 • 07:59 AMT
Church says authorities echo anti-Armenian foreign interests

The statement denounced the Prime Minister’s inflammatory and indecent rhetoric as lacking basic decency and violating fundamental human rights.

02 June 2025 • 15:20 AMT
Armenian Deputy PM to join CIS summit in Tajikistan

Mher Grigoryan will represent Armenia at the upcoming CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe.

02 June 2025 • 15:14 AMT
Italy eases visa process for Armenians

A portion of the conversation focused on the ongoing development of cooperation in preserving and restoring historical and cultural heritage.

02 June 2025 • 15:12 AMT
Pashazadeh initiates anti-church campaign in Armenia, activist says

Edgar Ghazaryan attributes recent anti-church rhetoric to Pashazadeh, linking it to broader regional tensions and internal political motives.

02 June 2025 • 14:45 AMT
Ex-Vagharshapat Mayor fined over conflict of interest, Avinyan cleared

The Commission found no grounds to initiate proceedings against Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan.

02 June 2025 • 14:31 AMT
Avinyan visits Madrid to study public transport management

The Madrid Transport Consortium oversees all public transport in the city, setting fares, routes, and schedules.

02 June 2025 • 14:29 AMT
Armenian animation ‘Snake Soup’ selected for Annecy Festival

The Armenian animated short “Snake Soup” explores a soldier’s day before deployment, blending memory and fantasy through surreal visuals.

02 June 2025 • 13:40 AMT
Syunik governor confirms ongoing nightly gunfire

“It’s very unfortunate—they’ve been shooting, and it’s been more than three months that gunfire is systematically heard at night,” Ghukasyan said.

02 June 2025 • 13:36 AMT
Pashinyan questions Catholicos’s vow of celibacy

Pashinyan said he raises the issue as a follower of the Armenian Apostolic Church because he sees a threat to spiritual security.

02 June 2025 • 13:28 AMT
National Security Service head urges opposition to unite

Artur Vanetsyan emphasized the need for collective opposition efforts ahead of Armenia’s 2026 elections.

02 June 2025 • 13:24 AMT
Armenia rejects 213 tons of watermelon over nitrates

Results of tests on the remaining watermelon batches will be announced once available.

02 June 2025 • 13:19 AMT
Police chief cites no resignation cause

“I have submitted a request to be released from service,” Aram Hovhannisyan wrote.

02 June 2025 • 13:18 AMT
French Senator: Armenia must live in peace within borders

“Armenia must be able to live in peace within its borders,” Senator Gilbert-Luc Devinaz said.

02 June 2025 • 13:12 AMT
Two Supreme Judicial Council members recuse in judges’ case

Two SJC members stepped aside from a disciplinary case against appellate judges, citing conflict of interest and close ties.

02 June 2025 • 13:09 AMT
France opens honorary consulate in Goris

Governor Ghukasyan noted that the inauguration marked the natural continuation of a series of previous events.

02 June 2025 • 13:06 AMT
Aram Ghazaryan resigns as Lori governor for new role

“I am resigning from the position of Lori Governor and ending my political and party activities,” he declared.

02 June 2025 • 10:57 AMT
French firms plan to join strategic projects in Syunik

Kostanyan said that the Armenian government is consistently working to develop the region and enhance its resilience.

02 June 2025 • 10:56 AMT
Russian hackers reportedly target Armenian government websites

Hackers linked to Russia’s military intelligence repeatedly targeted Armenian government sites between 2022 and 2024, including the MFA.

02 June 2025 • 10:19 AMT
French Senator: Armenia’s democracy crucial to global stability

“This is my message—leave nothing unchecked, be firm, and move forward,” said Devinaz.

02 June 2025 • 10:17 AMT
YSU rector refuses to comment on church row

The campus is currently under tight security, with police and security personnel stationed throughout.

02 June 2025 • 10:13 AMT
Citizens protest government over church remarks

The demonstration began with a flashmob, where participants hung posters on a white rope using clothespins.

02 June 2025 • 10:06 AMT
France backs Syunik’s development initiatives

“Enhancing Syunik’s resilience is among the Armenian government’s priorities,” Davit Khudatyan said.

02 June 2025 • 10:04 AMT
Tumo expands into Asia with center in Japan

First Tumo center in Asia opened in Takasaki, Japan, marking a milestone in Armenia–Japan educational cooperation and innovation exchange.

02 June 2025 • 10:02 AMT
Ucom and Impact Hub Yerevan announce 2025 Fellowship Cohort driving Armenia’s circular economy transition

The event began with opening remarks by Ucom General Director Ralph Yirikian and Impact Hub Yerevan Executive Director Gevorg Poghosyan.

02 June 2025 • 09:50 AMT
Aram Hovhannisyan dismissed as RA police chief

Aram Hovhannisyan was appointed to the posts of Chief of Police and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs in January 2023.

02 June 2025 • 08:42 AMT
EAEU to launch tourism information platform by 2026

“RIA has proven effective, with over 60% of business proposals incorporated into Commission decisions over the past decade,” Sultanov said.

02 June 2025 • 08:41 AMT
Goris hosts Armenia-France cooperation forum

Kostanyan also addressed the peace agreement, emphasizing that Armenia is ready to sign and ratify it without delay.