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07 August 2026 • 16:01 AMT
MFA to facilitate meeting with Vardanyan’s wife

The Armenian government says it contacted Veronika Zonabend and offered a meeting to discuss detainees held in Azerbaijan and related concerns.

07 August 2026 • 15:57 AMT
Pashinyan, Japarov discuss prospects for stronger bilateral ties

Pashinyan and Japarov discussed stronger bilateral ties, trade and transport links, while highlighting regional peace and economic cooperation opportunities.

07 August 2026 • 15:55 AMT
Armenian wushu athletes win 37 medals in Batumi

Armenian wushu athletes won 37 medals across sanda and taolu events at the international open tournament held in Batumi.

07 August 2026 • 14:16 AMT
Trump thinks Iran war will end soon

Trump predicts Iran war will end soon while acknowledging U.S. supplies of some munitions are more limited than others.

07 August 2026 • 14:15 AMT
Pashinyan says EU referendum must follow formal application

Pashinyan says an EU membership referendum will follow Armenia’s formal application, while current conditions provide no concrete subject for voting.

07 August 2026 • 14:13 AMT
ARF calls actions against Church unconstitutional

ARF says proceedings against senior clergy violate constitutional principles, believers’ freedom of conscience and Armenian Apostolic Church’s internal autonomy.

07 August 2026 • 14:12 AMT
Investigators report rise in domestic violence cases in 2026

Investigators handled 1,794 domestic violence proceedings in 2026’s first half, with 204 cases involving 213 defendants sent to court.

07 August 2026 • 14:09 AMT
Restrictions hinder EAEU common market: Pashinyan

Pashinyan says internal barriers undermine EAEU integration, while cooperation with third partners should strengthen competition and respect members’ sovereign rights.

07 August 2026 • 14:07 AMT
Russia may issue Armenia travel warning, Matviyenko says

Matviyenko says Russia may advise citizens against visiting Armenia if arrests requested by third countries continue.

07 August 2026 • 14:06 AMT
Tax authority uncovers AMD 1.3 bln concealment at Arinj Mall

Authorities say concealed taxable income at Arinj Mall resulted in nearly 492 million drams in unpaid taxes to state budget.

07 August 2026 • 14:05 AMT
Armenia says 95% of non-dealer EV quota used

Armenia says non-dealers have used 95% of their electric vehicle duty-free import quota, leaving only 655 vehicles available.

07 August 2026 • 14:03 AMT
MIT academic leader ready to cooperate on Academic City

Armenia’s ambassador and MIT academic leader discussed bringing the university’s expertise into development and implementation of Academic City.

07 August 2026 • 13:54 AMT
Canadian Diocese condemns prosecution of Karekin II

Canadian Armenian Diocese condemns prosecution of Karekin II, citing Church autonomy and constitutional protections for Armenian Apostolic Church.

07 August 2026 • 13:52 AMT
Rubinyan raises Armenian export restrictions with Matviyenko

Rubinyan raised concerns over restrictions on Armenian exports to Russia and discussed parliamentary cooperation and Armenia-EU relations with Matviyenko.

07 August 2026 • 11:37 AMT
Pashinyan: holding EU-EAEU referendum now would disrespect our people

Pashinyan says Armenia prioritizes deeper EAEU cooperation while acknowledging simultaneous membership in EAEU and European Union is impossible.

07 August 2026 • 11:31 AMT
Armenia rejects citizenship-for-investment model: minister

Armenia sees citizenship as based on lasting state ties and does not plan to introduce golden passport schemes.

07 August 2026 • 11:29 AMT
Aram I calls summoning Catholicos to court unacceptable

Aram I condemned Karekin II’s court summons and urged authorities to respect the Armenian Church and its internal rules.

07 August 2026 • 11:28 AMT
Ucom supports launch of “Remember the Animals” educational game

Through the game, children learned about animal species found in Armenia while developing their memory, attention, and cognitive skills.

07 August 2026 • 11:22 AMT
Russia says no request to end Armenia rail concession

Moscow says no formal termination request has arrived from Armenia and signals readiness to continue operating the railway concession.

06 August 2026 • 18:51 AMT
Ararat-Armenia eyes Vahan Bichakhchyan move

Reports suggest Ararat-Armenia is interested in signing Armenia international Vahan Bichakhchyan, while Legia is open to a suitable transfer offer.

06 August 2026 • 18:50 AMT
Pashinyan attends Eurasian intergovernmental session

Eurasian Economic Union prime ministers met in Kyrgyzstan to discuss customs cooperation, food safety and digital development.

06 August 2026 • 18:39 AMT
Russia says import issues stem from product quality

Russia says current trade issues with Armenian exports are related to product quality rather than import restrictions imposed by Moscow.

06 August 2026 • 17:41 AMT
Yerevan plans $500 million gaming resort

A $500 million investment project aims to develop a large-scale gaming, hospitality and tourism complex in Yerevan, creating around 1,000 jobs.

06 August 2026 • 17:40 AMT
Russia says Armenia plays games with Kyiv

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says Armenia’s approach toward Ukraine raises doubts about Yerevan’s commitment to its alliance with Moscow.

06 August 2026 • 17:38 AMT
Karapetyan vows legal fight against ENA state takeover

Samvel Karapetyan says the government must first succeed in taking over Electric Networks of Armenia before it can transfer the company to trust management.

06 August 2026 • 17:37 AMT
Moscow says no conflict with CSTO ally Armenia

Russia’s envoy to the CSTO says there is no conflict with Armenia, while warning that membership issues and NATO cooperation may be discussed.

06 August 2026 • 17:36 AMT
Three officials dismissed, three reappointed

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed decisions dismissing three officials, reappointing three others, and naming a new deputy minister.

06 August 2026 • 15:54 AMT
Sukiasyan spokesperson says Bjni plant was seized

Khachatur Sukiasyan’s spokesperson rejects claims of unpaid taxes, alleging the Bjni mineral water plant was taken for fabricated reasons.

06 August 2026 • 15:53 AMT
Spitak allocates apartments to homeless after earthquake

Twenty-three newly built apartments in Spitak will be provided to families left homeless by the earthquake under a government-approved housing distribution plan.

06 August 2026 • 15:52 AMT
Malta firm chosen as Armenia gaming regulator

Armenia has selected a Malta-registered company to operate a new digital oversight system for the gaming sector under a public-private partnership model.