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05 August 2026 • 13:52 AMT
Dilijan National Park land returned to state

Court rulings clear way for two land plots inside Dilijan National Park to return to state ownership after prosecutors successfully challenged development rights.

05 August 2026 • 11:18 AMT
Court extends Ashotyan’s house arrest by one month

An anti-corruption court partially approved the investigator’s request, extending Armen Ashotyan’s house arrest as criminal proceedings against him continue. The Anti-Corruption Court partially approved the investigator’s motion and extended the house arrest imposed on Armen Ashotyan by one month, his lawyer Ruben Melikyan said. Ashotyan was initially remanded in custody on June 5 for one …

05 August 2026 • 11:15 AMT
EU denies concrete plan for Armenia migrant center

The European Commission says no concrete proposal exists to establish a migrant return center in Armenia despite recent reports circulating in Italian media.

04 August 2026 • 18:44 AMT
Ukraine’s parliament speaker congratulates Rubinyan

The speakers of the Armenian and Ukrainian parliaments discussed bilateral cooperation and emphasized strengthening interparliamentary ties during a phone call.

04 August 2026 • 18:43 AMT
Lemkin Institute supports mission for Armenian detainees

The U.S.-based institute endorsed a proposed humanitarian delegation to Baku and called on Western governments to help ensure its safety.

04 August 2026 • 18:41 AMT
Hayk Konjoryan elected deputy parliament speaker

Hayk Konjoryan secured 63 votes in a secret ballot to become a deputy speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly.

04 August 2026 • 18:40 AMT
Opposition MP warns of difficult political autumn

Saghatelyan says Armenia could face major political tensions over constitutional reform and calls for broader public mobilization.

04 August 2026 • 17:19 AMT
U.S. doubles funding for TRIPP+ fund

Washington has doubled funding for the TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund, supporting investment linked to a transport initiative centered on Armenia.

04 August 2026 • 17:16 AMT
Armenia denies talks on EU migrant centers

Armenia’s Foreign Ministry says it has neither received a proposal nor held discussions on hosting detention centers for irregular migrants from EU countries.

04 August 2026 • 17:15 AMT
Armenia keeps key interest rate unchanged

Armenia’s central bank left its key policy rate unchanged while maintaining its lending and deposit facility rates at existing levels.

04 August 2026 • 17:13 AMT
Tokayev congratulates Pashinyan on reappointment

Kazakhstan’s president congratulated Armenia’s prime minister on his reappointment and emphasized strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries.

04 August 2026 • 17:10 AMT
Russia halts sales of some Armenian bottled drinks

Russian authorities have suspended sales of selected batches of Armenian bottled water and soft drinks pending completion of safety inspections.

04 August 2026 • 17:05 AMT
Criminal case opened against Avet Konjoryan

Investigators launched criminal proceedings after a complaint alleging public obscene insults, while a separate internal inquiry is also underway.

04 August 2026 • 17:03 AMT
Magnitude 3.0 earthquake strikes near Sisian

The earthquake was felt in several towns and villages of Syunik Province, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

04 August 2026 • 16:30 AMT
Multi Transport beneficial owner placed in custody

Investigators allege more than 1.13 billion drams in unpaid taxes as criminal proceedings continue against the company’s director and beneficial owner.

04 August 2026 • 16:28 AMT
Officials reportedly detained in eco patrol probe

Local media reported detentions of several officials as part of an anti-corruption investigation linked to alleged illegal fishing in Lake Sevan.

04 August 2026 • 15:25 AMT
Court accepts defamation lawsuit against Pashinyan

Former government official seeks retraction of statements he considers defamatory after remarks made by Armenia’s prime minister during a recent briefing.

04 August 2026 • 15:23 AMT
Hajiyev expects Armenia constitutional process soon

Senior Azerbaijani official says Baku expects constitutional changes in Armenia and sees no obstacle to a peace treaty if its concerns are addressed.

04 August 2026 • 15:22 AMT
Probe targets Arinj Mall over unpaid taxes

Investigators allege more than 492 million drams in unpaid taxes, with criminal prosecution launched against the company’s current and former directors.

04 August 2026 • 15:19 AMT
Armenia hosts CTBTO regional workshop

The five-day workshop brings together Eastern European experts to strengthen cooperation, data analysis and professional expertise in nuclear-test monitoring. A five-day regional workshop organized by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) for National Data Centers from Eastern European countries opened on August 3 at the Seismic Protection Territorial Service of Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. …

04 August 2026 • 11:39 AMT
Russia says CSTO consensus needed on Armenia

Russian envoy says any decision on suspending Armenia’s voting rights in the CSTO would require unanimous approval by member states.

04 August 2026 • 11:35 AMT
Probe ends into Hayastan Alliance candidate

Investigators say the case concerns alleged payment promises to encourage participation in campaign rallies before being referred for prosecutorial review.

04 August 2026 • 11:10 AMT
Petrosyan urges ENA board to forgo salaries

Temporary manager says ENA’s board remained inactive for more than a year while receiving substantial compensation.

04 August 2026 • 11:05 AMT
Pashinyan selects top university alumni for senior posts

After a multi-stage selection process, hundreds of candidates remain under consideration as Armenia prepares appointments to senior government positions.

03 August 2026 • 19:20 AMT
Economy, finance ministers retain posts

President Vahagn Khachaturyan has reappointed Gevorg Papoyan and Vahe Hovhannisyan as Armenia’s economy and finance ministers.

03 August 2026 • 19:18 AMT
Avetik Chalabyan case reaches prosecution stage

According to the Investigative Committee, on February 4, 2026, Chalabyan met representatives of a foreign state at a café in Yerevan.

03 August 2026 • 18:53 AMT
Marriott Bonvoy removes Karabakh tour after protests

Marriott Bonvoy removed a disputed tour to Shushi and Stepanakert after coordinated protests by Armenian organizations and human rights advocates.

03 August 2026 • 18:42 AMT
Armenian parliament to establish ethics committee

Armenia’s National Assembly will establish an Ethics Committee with equal representation from the ruling majority and the opposition.

03 August 2026 • 18:38 AMT
David Tadevosyan appointed high-tech minister

The President has appointed Tadevosyan as Armenia’s high-tech industry minister, while most other Cabinet members retained their posts.

03 August 2026 • 18:37 AMT
Andranik Kocharyan joins legal affairs committee

Civil Contract lawmaker says he will leave the defense committee to work on legal affairs, citing his experience in security issues.