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13 August 2026 • 16:19 AMT
Armenia no longer prioritizes Genocide recognition, MP says

Sargis Khandanyan said Armenian authorities no longer view international recognition of the Armenian Genocide as a priority.

13 August 2026 • 16:18 AMT
Military Police faces personnel changes after soldier’s death

Pashinyan says personnel changes will affect the Military Police and Defense Ministry unit responsible for morale following the latest army death.

13 August 2026 • 16:12 AMT
Pashinyan seeks ‘friendly solution’ with Russia on railway

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia wants a friendly solution with Russia over the railway and is considering several options.

13 August 2026 • 16:09 AMT
Pashinyan: Armenia targets 100% energy independence

Pashinyan says Armenia seeks full energy independence while maintaining electricity trade, potentially including imports and exports with Azerbaijan and neighboring countries.

13 August 2026 • 13:38 AMT
Housing certificates issued to 7,743 displaced families

Authorities say 7,743 displaced families received housing certificates, with more than half already using assistance under the program.

13 August 2026 • 13:37 AMT
Pashinyan: Armenia rejects exclusive relations with EAEU

Pashinyan says Armenia opposes expectations of exclusive relations and will continue diversifying trade ties regardless of changes in current circumstances.

13 August 2026 • 13:35 AMT
Serviceman found dead with gunshot wound

Armenian Defense Ministry says an investigation is underway after serviceman Grigor Zakaryan was found dead with a gunshot wound.

13 August 2026 • 13:33 AMT
Ucom supports ArmDrone’s FPV drone program second phase

More than 500 applications were submitted for the second phase of the program.

13 August 2026 • 13:29 AMT
Interior minister orders stronger crime prevention efforts

Yerevan recorded 1,833 crimes in the first half of 2026, down 20.9% year on year, while several crime categories showed increases.

13 August 2026 • 13:22 AMT
Tax, urban development, cadastre chiefs set for reappointment

Armenian government plans to reappoint several committee heads and regional governors, while Kotayk governor’s position currently remains vacant.

13 August 2026 • 13:19 AMT
Armenian players hold top spots at European U20

Armenian chess players remain among tournament leaders after six rounds, with Emin Ohanyan first and Alex Sahakyan holding second place.

13 August 2026 • 13:18 AMT
Health Minister reports rise in child poisoning cases

Anahit Avanesyan urges families to keep medicines and household chemicals out of children’s reach amid rising poisoning cases.

13 August 2026 • 13:14 AMT
Alen Simonyan appointed Security Council secretary

Armen Grigoryan attended his final government meeting as Security Council secretary after serving in the position for eight years.

13 August 2026 • 11:15 AMT
Andreasyan urges Yerevan talent involvement in provincial theaters

During visits to theaters in Kapan and Goris, Zhanna Andreasyan emphasized creative cooperation, new programs and stronger involvement of Yerevan-based professionals.

13 August 2026 • 11:07 AMT
Former MP detained in election crime case

Martun Grigoryan was detained in an election crime case and is expected to be brought before a court.

13 August 2026 • 11:06 AMT
Pashinyan, Zelensky discuss global developments

Armenian and Ukrainian leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, regional developments and efforts to advance sustainable and lasting peace.

12 August 2026 • 18:51 AMT
Russian MFA condemns plan to question Armenian veteran

Maria Zakharova says plans to question 103-year-old veteran Rosalia Abgaryan reflect moral decline caused by Armenia’s rapprochement with Europe and Kyiv.

12 August 2026 • 18:40 AMT
Health insurance may cover workers earning under AMD 200,000

The government is considering subsidies and employer contributions to bring workers earning up to 200,000 drams monthly into universal health insurance.

12 August 2026 • 18:25 AMT
MP cites press freedom rankings in parliament

Marianna Ghahramanyan cited reports comparing press freedom indicators and violations recorded before and after 2018 in Armenia.

12 August 2026 • 18:18 AMT
Turkey starts restoring historic Armenian Forty Martyrs Church

Historic Armenian church in Turkey’s Hatay province is being restored after suffering significant damage in devastating 2023 earthquake.

12 August 2026 • 18:13 AMT
Karapetyan pledges to revive European Integration Committee

Karapetyan says his faction seeks genuine diversification through increased European trade and localization of European institutions while intensifying committee activities.

12 August 2026 • 18:12 AMT
MP says Azerbaijani experts’ Armenia visit remains unconfirmed

Arman Yeghoyan says joint technical work between Armenia and Azerbaijan would be normal as both sides pursue regional connectivity projects.

12 August 2026 • 18:10 AMT
Avanesov urges int’l action over Stepanakert cathedral destruction

Artsakh cultural heritage ombudsman says Stepanakert cathedral’s destruction requires international monitoring, legal documentation, and concrete accountability mechanisms.

12 August 2026 • 18:09 AMT
Strong Armenia backs Farmanyan for finance committee chair

Strong Armenia has nominated Hayk Farmanyan to chair parliament’s Standing Committee on Financial-Credit and Budgetary Affairs.

12 August 2026 • 14:39 AMT
Yeghoyan says TRIPP is not ‘Zangezur Corridor’

Arman Yeghoyan rejects Azerbaijani claims equating TRIPP with “Zangezur Corridor,” saying signed documents contain no reference to such infrastructure.

12 August 2026 • 14:13 AMT
Ruling party MP says nuclear plant lifespan ends in 2036

Yeghoyan says the plant’s operating limit is determined by technical factors, while Armenia is considering the construction of a new nuclear facility.

12 August 2026 • 13:54 AMT
MP says Constitution is being ‘tailored for Aliyev’

Kristine Vardanyan argues proposed new Constitution would dismantle Armenia’s Third Republic rather than offer citizens a genuine choice.

12 August 2026 • 13:51 AMT
Dispute erupts in parliament over Catholicos’ name

Opposition and ruling lawmakers pounded desks and applauded during heated exchanges over how Catholicos Karekin II should be addressed.

12 August 2026 • 13:41 AMT
Ucom, Microsoft cybersecurity program ends with Mini CTF competition

Working in teams, participants solved a range of cybersecurity tasks, applying their technical knowledge, logical thinking, and teamwork skills.

12 August 2026 • 11:25 AMT
Emin Ohanyan leads European U20 Chess Championship

Armenian chess players post strong results at European U20 Championship in Cetinje, with several remaining among the leading competitors.