Menendez convicted on bribery and corruption charges, receives 11-year sentence.

Brussels has approved extending the EU’s civilian monitoring mission in Armenia for two more years. The mandate and personnel structure remain unchanged.

Spanish MEP calls on the EU to demand the release of Armenian POWs held in Azerbaijan since 2020, amid concerns over human rights violations.

Russia expresses readiness to provide cartographic materials to assist Armenia and Azerbaijan in their border delimitation efforts.

The Secretary General of the Council of Europe addressed concerns over his statement on Azerbaijan, admitting that a different wording might have been more appropriate.

Russian Deputy PM Alexey Overchuk stated that Armenia’s EU integration would inevitably sever its economic ties with the EAEU, leaving no alternative.

Armenian Prime Minister chaired a Security Council meeting attended by the president and parliament speaker, focusing on key security matters.

Maka Bochorishvili will visit Armenia for official meetings, including discussions with Ararat Mirzoyan, followed by a joint press conference.

While 83% of Armenians know about the May 1 tax declaration deadline, only 9% fully understand the process, survey shows.

PACE has adopted a resolution urging Azerbaijan to release imprisoned Artsakh leaders and Armenian prisoners of war while criticizing Baku’s democratic backsliding.

Speaking at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Hayk Mamijanyan condemned the imprisonment of Armenians in Baku and called for global solidarity.

The Armenian parliament speaker’s office refutes claims that Alen Simonyan called for Russia’s defeat during a meeting with Baltic lawmakers.

Most Armenians believe their government is failing to bring back Artsakh’s leadership, who face trials in Baku. Only 5.6% think efforts are effective.

According to Abrahamyan, Azerbaijan’s propaganda aggression against Russia stems from two main reasons.

In 2024, Yerevan’s apartment prices saw a notable increase, with the central district reaching 909,100 AMD per square meter, marking a 1% rise.

These subsidies will cover 100% of the Central Bank’s base interest rate in the respective member state.

Baku summons Russian ambassador over media reports, citing misinformation concerns and emphasizing the need for balanced narratives in bilateral relations.

The EU observer mission may continue operations until 2027, with no changes to its composition or staff numbers.

The initiative aims to encourage service in border units and enhance the attractiveness of military duty.

Trump’s order ends federal funding for medical procedures altering minors’ sex, citing concerns over long-term health effects.

Louvre’s most famous painting will soon move to a new underground space to improve visitor experience and museum conditions.

The Ukrainian leader dismissed Moscow’s initiative, stating that peace must be achieved through force.

“His mandate will commence no later than three months after his election,” the statement reads.

Former Yerevan mayor Hayk Marutyan urges residents to reject the new 150-dram transport fare, calling for a boycott starting February 1.

Putin reiterated that he is not ready to sign a peace agreement with Zelensky, whom he considers illegitimate.

Aliyev insists Armenia must ensure unrestricted transit, dismissing Yerevan’s proposed peace initiative as meaningless.

He added that in the coming years, the price could increase by a maximum of 10 drams annually.

Russian lawmakers propose classifying illegal stay as an aggravating factor for administrative offenses, allowing stricter penalties.

Azerbaijan’s rhetoric undermines peace efforts, according to Armenia’s former defense minister.

“Modern armies operate based on the logic of special-purpose units, regardless of their size or scale,” he stated.