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27 March 2025 • 07:03 AMT
Kocharyan’s office to PM: best debate partner is hospital orderly

PM Pashinyan’s fiery rant in parliament sparks sarcastic responses from Kocharyan’s office and sharp criticism from opposition MP Abrahamyan.

27 March 2025 • 07:01 AMT
Pashinyan lashes out at ex-Presidents

Pashinyan erupted in parliament, accusing former presidents of dodging debate and shifting responsibility for the 2020 war defeat.

26 March 2025 • 13:56 AMT
Euroalliance rules out coalition with any political force

Levon Barseghyan insists Euroalliance will pursue its agenda solely, rejecting any coalition with other political forces in Gyumri.

26 March 2025 • 13:50 AMT
MP draws parallels between Pashinyan and Vazgen Sargsyan

Hovik Aghazaryan compares Prime Minister Pashinyan to Vazgen Sargsyan, citing historical parallels and expressing concerns about potential outcomes.

26 March 2025 • 13:47 AMT
Mirzoyan: Turkey links border opening to Azerbaijan talks

Turkey delays normalizing relations with Armenia, linking progress to Azerbaijan ties, despite practical agreements already reached, says FM Mirzoyan.

26 March 2025 • 11:54 AMT
Mirzoyan discusses peace hopes amid U.S. talks

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan outlines Armenia’s deepening dialogue with the new U.S. administration and its potential to promote regional peace.

26 March 2025 • 11:52 AMT
RA FM: Azerbaijan threatens peace deal progress

Ararat Mirzoyan warns that Baku’s preconditions and rejection of proposals may endanger the peace process despite a finalized draft agreement.

26 March 2025 • 11:48 AMT
RA NA speaker: peace treaty and agreement mean the same

“Bilateral treaties typically enter into force on the date both parties agree to apply them,” Simonyan said.

26 March 2025 • 11:47 AMT
RA parliament ratifies Armenia-Hong Kong tax agreement

The new tax agreement aims to prevent double taxation, promote transparency, and strengthen Armenia–Hong Kong trade and economic ties.

26 March 2025 • 11:29 AMT
Baku urges immediate change to Armenian constitution

According to Ayhan Hajizadeh, Armenian FM Mirzoyan’s statements about new conditions are “baseless.”

26 March 2025 • 11:18 AMT
Parliament rejects opposition pension bill in first reading

Parliament dismisses opposition bill to link pensions to essential consumer prices, despite heated debate and economic disparity data.

26 March 2025 • 11:17 AMT
Zeynalyan: EU accession bid receives unequivocal support

Armenia’s initiative to join the European Union has garnered clear political backing from various European capitals and institutions.

26 March 2025 • 11:15 AMT
Two Armenian champions among Europe’s top lifter nominees

Lalayyan and Grigoryan are among the top candidates for European Weightlifter of the Year, set to be announced on April 13.

26 March 2025 • 10:37 AMT
French TV shows map without Armenia, apologizes

French broadcaster ARTE aired a South Caucasus map omitting Armenia, later issuing a public apology for the unintended mistake.

26 March 2025 • 10:32 AMT
RA Ombudsman meets Human Rights Watch official in Geneva

Manasyan particularly emphasized the troubling nature of the processes involving arbitrarily detained ethnic Armenians in Azerbaijan.

26 March 2025 • 10:31 AMT
Protesters urge U.S. to ensure fair trial for Vardan Ghukasyan

Protesters call for a fair trial for Vardan Ghukasyan, warning that extradition to Armenia could endanger his life.

26 March 2025 • 09:46 AMT
U.S. seeks Turkish assistance for peace in Ukraine, South Caucasus

*U.S. Secretary of State urged Turkey to support peace initiatives in Ukraine and the South Caucasus, highlighting Ankara’s significant role in regional stability.*

26 March 2025 • 09:44 AMT
France considers opening consular office in Goris

France may establish a consular presence in Goris to strengthen bilateral ties and decentralize cooperation, officials discussed during a recent visit.

26 March 2025 • 09:42 AMT
UK urges Azerbaijan to ensure fair trials for Armenians

UK joins international push urging Azerbaijan to uphold legal rights and safety of detained Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh.

26 March 2025 • 08:31 AMT
Defense ministry says gunfire not targeting Armenian territory

Armenia’s Defense Ministry says occasional gunfire along the border does not pose a threat to Armenia.

26 March 2025 • 07:41 AMT
Pashinyan, Rubio discuss Armenia-U.S. strategic partnership

Both parties agreed to continue high-level dialogue between Armenia and the United States.

26 March 2025 • 07:38 AMT
Ruling party unilaterally approves EU accession bid

The ruling Civil Contract party unilaterally approves the start of EU accession, with opposition factions either voting against or abstaining.

25 March 2025 • 15:21 AMT
No peace without justice, says Artsakh ombudsman

Stepanyan calls for justice and collective responsibility ahead of a Yerevan rally supporting displaced Armenians’ rights.

25 March 2025 • 15:19 AMT
Iran supports Armenia’s territorial integrity, says Araghchi

In Yerevan, leaders emphasized the strategic nature of Armenia-Iran relations and explored new avenues for regional cooperation and peace.

25 March 2025 • 15:17 AMT
MP: authorities delay peace talks to meet Baku’s demands

Abrahamyan claims government uses peace talks to buy time for meeting Azerbaijan’s demands, increasing Armenia’s vulnerability.

25 March 2025 • 15:09 AMT
Religious figure makes political appeals, watchdog says

An observer group says Archbishop Adjapahyan made campaign-style remarks, potentially violating Armenia’s Electoral Code ahead of Gyumri’s March 30 elections.

25 March 2025 • 15:06 AMT
Armenia, Azerbaijan consider DNA identification mechanism

Armenia and Azerbaijan explore an international proposal to set up an independent DNA comparison system to help identify missing persons.

25 March 2025 • 15:01 AMT
Iran, Armenia discuss new Arax bridge project

Iran and Armenia consider a second bridge over the Arax River, aiming to boost freight traffic and deepen bilateral trade ties.

25 March 2025 • 15:00 AMT
Simonyan rejects one-sided concessions as “absurd, unserious”

Speaker Alen Simonyan rejects claims of unilateral concessions, asserting that any peace deal applies equally to both Armenia and Azerbaijan.

25 March 2025 • 14:58 AMT
Yerevan, Tehran discuss boosting trade, investments

Armenia and Iran discuss increasing trade to $3 billion and simplifying freight regulations to deepen economic cooperation.