EN
03 April 2025 • 08:11 AMT
Russian MFA: Armenia must choose between EAEU and EU

Russia’s Foreign Ministry believes Armenia should independently decide whether the EU or EAEU serves it better.

03 April 2025 • 07:55 AMT
Envoy says Armenia seeks peace despite Artsakh ethnic cleansing

Tigran Balayan reiterated Armenia’s commitment to peace with Azerbaijan, despite the ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh.

03 April 2025 • 07:52 AMT
MEPs urge to sanction those threatening Armenia’s sovereignty

In a significant move, the European Parliament has adopted reports addressing Armenia’s security concerns and regional stability.

03 April 2025 • 07:47 AMT
Only 7,402 displaced Artsakh residents obtain Armenian citizenship

Less than 10% of forcibly displaced Artsakh Armenians have applied for Armenian citizenship since their mass exodus in late 2023.

02 April 2025 • 15:04 AMT
Gyumri vote may trigger political shift — analyst

Political scientist Artur Khachikyan casts doubt on the ruling bloc’s vote share in Gyumri, citing irregularities and potential for nationwide change.

02 April 2025 • 14:55 AMT
Prison deaths in Armenia increase in 2025

In just three months of 2025, eight deaths occurred in Armenian prisons, raising concern over suicide and systemic healthcare failures.

02 April 2025 • 14:34 AMT
Armenian banks issue AMD 6.4 trillion in loans in 2024

Since the inception of the program in 1998, the fund has granted nearly AMD 880 billion in loans to SMEs through about 130,000 loan agreements.

02 April 2025 • 14:32 AMT
British MPs call for Azerbaijan to release Armenian prisoners

“Family members tell us the detainees are held in near-total isolation and rarely communicate with their loved ones,” the letter says.

02 April 2025 • 14:24 AMT
EU needs countries like Armenia, says Dimitriadis

Dimitris Dimitriadis welcomed the adoption of legislation initiating Armenia’s accession process to the European Union.

02 April 2025 • 14:22 AMT
Vietnam eyes Armenia as link to Eurasian markets

Vietnam’s parliamentary head sees Armenia as a strategic bridge for strengthening economic ties with the Eurasian Economic Union.

02 April 2025 • 14:16 AMT
Expert: forcing constitutional change violates international law

Tatevik Hayrapetyan stressed that if Armenia were governed by a leadership truly serving state interests, Aliyev wouldn’t have achieved such gains.

02 April 2025 • 14:12 AMT
New award for Evoca։ Best SME Bank in Armenia 2025

The Digital Banker is an international company that covers global financial markets, technological innovations, and development trends in the banking sector.

02 April 2025 • 12:56 AMT
Iranian deputy FM hails finalization of Armenia Azerbaijan peace deal

Ravanchi noted that the region has long witnessed bloodshed, hatred, and military clashes, and asserted that it is now time to end that cycle.

02 April 2025 • 12:54 AMT
Vanetsyan urges patience as Martun Grigoryan weighs decision

Martun Grigoryan remains silent on post-election plans in Gyumri, despite pressure to reveal alliance intentions.

02 April 2025 • 11:50 AMT
Germany recognizes Karabakh as ‘Azerbaijani territory’

“We have expressed our position in line with the norms of international law,” Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated.

02 April 2025 • 11:45 AMT
Autism becomes major global health concern

Autism cases have increased dramatically worldwide. In Armenia, more than 1,000 children are now diagnosed, raising significant public health concerns.

02 April 2025 • 11:44 AMT
U.S. bipartisan bill promotes awareness of Armenian Genocide

“It’s critical that future generations know about this massacre to prevent it from ever happening again,” Ted Lieu said.

02 April 2025 • 11:42 AMT
Elina Danielian among European chess leaders

Danielian achieved her second consecutive victory, defeating 19-year-old Polish chess player Martyna Wikar with the white pieces.

02 April 2025 • 11:41 AMT
April 2 commemorates nine years since 4-day war

The Four-Day April War broke out on April 2, 2016, leading to intense fighting and significant casualties.

02 April 2025 • 11:32 AMT
Armenia aims to build resilient digital future, Minister says

Minister Hayrapetyan expressed confidence that this collaboration will open new opportunities for strengthening Armenia’s digital infrastructure

02 April 2025 • 11:30 AMT
Expert: displaced Artsakh Armenians retain legal title of property

Ara Ghazaryan said that even in cases where the Azerbaijani side destroys property in Artsakh, the legal claim does not expire.

02 April 2025 • 11:28 AMT
Aliyev says Armenia knows Azerbaijan’s peace terms

“Once these two conditions are met, there will be no more obstacles to signing the peace agreement,” Azerbaijani President said.

02 April 2025 • 11:25 AMT
EU committed to peace in South Caucasus, EU official says

“Great to meet the Ambassador of Armenia to discuss further deepening of EU–Armenia relations,” Martinez wrote.

02 April 2025 • 09:17 AMT
RFE/RL sends staff on unpaid leave amid funding delay

Radio Free Europe begins furloughing employees after the U.S. Global Media Agency fails to release April funding.

02 April 2025 • 09:15 AMT
Ex-military official charged over faulty gear import

Armenia accuses a top general of negligence after acquiring over 4.3 billion dram worth of unusable Russian military equipment.

02 April 2025 • 09:09 AMT
Baku court questions alleged ‘victims’ in Vardanyan case

Witnesses in Ruben Vardanyan’s trial admit they’ve never met him, only knowing him via media and social networks.

02 April 2025 • 07:30 AMT
Steinmeier promises mediation for Armenian POWs release

Catholicos Garegin II urged Germany’s president to raise the issue of Armenian POWs and heritage during his visit to Azerbaijan.

02 April 2025 • 07:29 AMT
European Parliament to hold Armenian Genocide debate

European Parliament to mark 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a debate during its plenary session in Strasbourg.

02 April 2025 • 07:27 AMT
Civil Contract loses key local elections: opposition

Opposition claims Civil Contract failed to seize power despite pressure and misuse of political resources in Gyumri and Parakar.

02 April 2025 • 07:13 AMT
“Face to Face” forum held as part of “The Power of One Dram” initiative

In addition to their financial support, IDBank and Idram also contributed to the forum through an educational program.