Amid Syria’s turmoil, hundreds of ethnic Armenians acquired citizenship and passports through diplomatic missions in Damascus and Aleppo this year.

Armenia’s customs infrastructure is ready to operate the Margara crossing, but political decisions are still pending, officials confirm.

Over 23,000 people received social credits after completing declarations, as reforms made the process simpler and more accessible, officials report.

In January–April 2025, Armenia’s tax revenues increased by 14.5%, totaling over $2.4 billion, driven by tax and customs growth.

Brandy makers raise alarms over Georgia’s customs checks, prompting Armenian officials to assure ongoing diplomatic engagement and priority-level attention.

The Armenian government will donate land to the Tufenkian Foundation for building homes for 20 families displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Papoyan said the government aims to ensure uninterrupted grape procurement during the September–October harvest season.

Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan outlined several sectors with strong potential for deepening cooperation.

“At the same time, we are aligning our laws and regulations with the world’s best practices,” the minister said.

Armenian prosecutors aim to confiscate a Greek villa valued at nearly AMD 1.3 billion from Sedrak Kocharian.

Gevorg Papoyan emphasized that Armenia is making every effort to conclude the agreement.

This move is part of a broader effort to enhance Armenia’s international accessibility and attract foreign investment.

The council comprises 24 members, and the Armenian candidates participated under the coalition “Beirut Will Unite Us.”

The government noted that ANIF lacks the necessary resources to fulfill its tax obligations.

MFA spokesperson Ani Badalyan stated that “there is no such entity as ‘Western Azerbaijan’ in the territory of Armenia.”

Armenia to introduce new biometric passports in late 2026 with upgraded design, tighter security, and streamlined services nationwide.

”I would just encourage you to do everything in your power to secure their release,” Smith stated.

According to Papikyan, the phenomenon involves thousands of individuals, though he declined to give exact figures citing national security concerns.

The government said criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial lacks necessity, rejecting an opposition-backed bill.

Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan is in Moscow for a working visit to attend the Eurasian Economic Commission Council session.

According to Minister Papikyan, the aim of the initiative is to ensure sufficient staffing for the armed forces.

“This will strengthen operational cooperation, joint activities, and support in urgent situations,,” the statement reads.

“In January, my colleague Ararat Mirzoyan visited Moscow, and now I’m in Yerevan,” the Russian FM said.

Karekin II called on EU member states and institutions to take concrete steps against Azerbaijan’s ongoing anti-Armenian policies.

The statement asserts that Azerbaijan itself was the initiator in obstructing the implementation of a UNESCO mission in Nagorno-Karabakh.

The Russian FM thanked the Armenian side for the reception and emphasized Russia’s readiness to further develop relations with Armenia.

“Regarding Azerbaijan, our main focus is to ensure peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia,” he said.

The branch is equipped with modern technologies and all the necessary facilities to ensure convenient and high-quality service.

In response to Kocharyan’s interview, Sargsyan asserted their political conflict began as early as 2008, not 2018.

Former President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has reiterated that neither he nor his political allies aim to return to power.