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22 April 2025 • 08:02 AMT
Armenian press union: authorities openly intimidate journalists

According to the Union’s statement, the authorities consistently scapegoat journalists in all situations, fueling public hostility toward them.

22 April 2025 • 07:50 AMT
Varazdat Lalayan wins second European gold in super heavyweight

Lalayan, a member of Armenia’s men’s weightlifting team, lifted 200 kg and then 210 kg in the snatch, earning him first place in the event.

21 April 2025 • 15:10 AMT
Pashinyan, Mirzoyan mourn Pope Francis’s death

Prime Minister Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Mirzoyan express sorrow over Pope Francis’s death, recalling his dedication to justice and visit to Armenia.

21 April 2025 • 15:09 AMT
Ex-director accuses Genocide Museum head of misconduct

Historian Hayk Demoyan accuses the Genocide Museum’s current leadership of political compliance, financial irregularities, and using renovations to halt activity.

21 April 2025 • 15:07 AMT
HSBC Bank Armenia merge with Ardshinbank completed

HSBC Bank Armenia has officially merged with Ardshinbank. Clients of the former HSBC will continue receiving services under the same procedures.

21 April 2025 • 15:06 AMT
Artsakh protesters pledge voice in presidential election

An Artsakh activist vowed public expression on the May 21 presidential election, questioning legitimacy and calling for clarity on past financial issues.

21 April 2025 • 14:45 AMT
Armenia, Azerbaijan continue border talks

Armenia and Azerbaijan maintain dialogue on future border delimitation steps, though no date is set for the next meeting.

21 April 2025 • 14:42 AMT
CC head: Armenian Constitution contains no territorial claims

Dilanyan underlined that international law clearly mandates respect for the territorial integrity and inviolability of state borders.

21 April 2025 • 14:03 AMT
Genocide museum exhibit highlights witnesses’ role

A special exhibit for the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide emphasizes witness testimonies and international documentation of the atrocities.

21 April 2025 • 14:00 AMT
10-year-old Armenian gymnast wins gold in Dubai

Ariana Baghdasaryan delivered an outstanding performance at the International Clubs League Pirouette S.P.S.M. Challenge Cup.

21 April 2025 • 13:59 AMT
Lemkin, du Fournay names to be engraved on Genocide Memorial wall

Since 1996, the rear side of the wall has housed urns containing soil from the graves of foreign political and intellectual figures who spoke out against the Genocide.

21 April 2025 • 13:57 AMT
Ex-ombudsman: border villages face nightly Azerbaijani gunfire

Azerbaijani forces conduct nightly gunfire targeting Armenian border villages, exacerbating danger for residents and threatening their farmlands and livelihoods.

21 April 2025 • 13:56 AMT
Facebook stops blocking Monte Melkonian photos

Facebook has ceased blocking Armenian accounts sharing Monte Melkonian photos. Expert urges more frequent sharing of his stories and images.

21 April 2025 • 13:52 AMT
Government chief demands proof on Gyumri election fraud

Arayik Harutyunyan rejected claims of electoral fraud, calling Gyumri’s new mayor a relic of authoritarian times and demanding proof.

21 April 2025 • 13:50 AMT
Opposition MP defends history, slams ruling party rhetoric

Gegham Manukyan accused pro-government figures of distorting history and targeting memory and dignity in defense of statehood.

21 April 2025 • 13:46 AMT
Simonyan says opposition failed to seize power in 2020

Simonyan accused the opposition of missing their chance in 2020 and collaborating with foreign forces, sparking heated debate in Parliament.

21 April 2025 • 11:45 AMT
Azerbaijani forces fire toward Khoznavar village in Syunik

Armenia reported no casualties after Azerbaijani troops opened fire at a village in Syunik, damaging solar equipment on a house.

21 April 2025 • 09:11 AMT
European clubs show interest in Tiknizyan

Armenian national team defender Nair Tiknizyan could transfer from Lokomotiv this summer, with interest reported from European clubs.

21 April 2025 • 08:27 AMT
Pope Francis passes away at 88

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died at 88 after battling double pneumonia.

21 April 2025 • 08:13 AMT
Armenian FM highlights peace deal importance in OSCE talks

Mirzoyan and OSCE Secretary-General discussed the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal and regional cooperation opportunities, stressing the need to seize current momentum.

21 April 2025 • 07:42 AMT
Bishop Abrahamyan: only faith will bring back Artsakh

Bishop Vrtanes Abrahamyan urges unity and hope, declaring Artsakh will be reclaimed through unwavering faith and divine support.

21 April 2025 • 07:40 AMT
OSCE chief: South Caucasus holds strategic importance

During a meeting in Yerevan, the OSCE Secretary General emphasized the region’s strategic role and reaffirmed support for peace efforts between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

21 April 2025 • 07:25 AMT
Catholicos urges unity above personal ambitions

Catholicos Garegin II stressed the need for national unity during Easter, urging rejection of divisive behavior and harmful actions against Armenia’s future.

21 April 2025 • 07:10 AMT
Pope Francis calls for lasting Armenia-Azerbaijan peace

In his Easter address, Pope Francis urged swift final peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and emphasized global disarmament and reconciliation.

21 April 2025 • 06:33 AMT
Garik Karapetyan crowned European Weightlifting Champion

Garik Karapetyan claimed gold while Simon Martirosyan and Liana Gyurjyan each earned silver at the European Championships in Chisinau.

19 April 2025 • 09:38 AMT
Moscow, St. Petersburg to host Genocide memorial events

Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute launches commemorative exhibits in Russia for the 110th anniversary of the genocide on April 23–24.

19 April 2025 • 09:35 AMT
Gyumri mayor defends sovereignty amid union talk

Vardan Ghukasyan rejects claims that supporting inter-state unions threatens Armenia’s sovereignty, saying independence remains unquestionable.

19 April 2025 • 09:33 AMT
RPA unbothered by court decision, MP says

Abrahamyan says the reversal of Serzh Sargsyan’s acquittal is politically motivated and not a major concern for the former president or the Republican Party.

19 April 2025 • 08:22 AMT
Ex-ombudsman: ruling party thrives on societal division

“Solidarity and mutual respect are among the most vital guarantees of our real progress,” Tatoyan stated.

19 April 2025 • 08:21 AMT
Armenian gymnasts win silver, bronze in Doha World Cup event

Vahagn Davtyan and Artur Avetisyan placed second and third in Doha at the gymnastics World Cup, securing silver and bronze medals.