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03 August 2026 • 18:35 AMT
Rubinyan says POW issue remains daily priority

Parliament Speaker said efforts to secure the return of Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan continue on a daily basis.

03 August 2026 • 18:33 AMT
Tax authority updates EV import quotas

Armenia’s tax authority says 90% of the duty-free import quota for non-dealer electric vehicle importers has already been used.

03 August 2026 • 18:31 AMT
Lake Sevan level drops one centimeter

Lake Sevan’s water level fell by one centimeter over the past week but remains higher than both last year’s level and the start of 2026.

03 August 2026 • 18:18 AMT
Idram and IDBank support startups at Seaside Startup Summit

Seaside Startup Summit brought together startup founders, seeking innovative solutions, and representatives of well-established major businesses.

03 August 2026 • 18:15 AMT
Economy, Finance Ministers yet to be appointed

Armenia has appointed most members of its new Cabinet, while the economy and finance minister positions remain unfilled.

03 August 2026 • 16:35 AMT
Konjoryan defends wife’s HayPost huge salary

Hayk Konjoryan said his wife is the lowest-paid CEO in HayPost’s history, responding to questions about her appointment.

03 August 2026 • 16:34 AMT
New manager named for Ararat distillery

Gevorg Papoyan announced the appointment of Garik Boshyan as manager of the Ararat brandy, wine, and vodka factory.

03 August 2026 • 16:32 AMT
Papikyan holds military discipline meeting

Defense Minister Suren Papikyan chaired a meeting on military discipline, service organization, and ongoing operational matters.

03 August 2026 • 16:29 AMT
Multi Group employees demand businesses reopen

Employees of companies owned by detained businessman Gagik Tsarukyan protested outside the Armenian government.

03 August 2026 • 16:26 AMT
Rubinyan elected Armenian parliament speaker

Ruben Rubinyan has been elected speaker of the National Assembly after securing the support of the ruling Civil Contract faction.

03 August 2026 • 16:25 AMT
Russian envoy rejects dispute between Armenia, CSTO

Russia’s permanent representative to the CSTO says there is no confrontation with Armenia.

03 August 2026 • 14:42 AMT
Narek Karapetyan proposes ‘anti-Safarov law’

According to Karapetyan, achieving peace is important for Armenia, but ensuring the country’s demographic security is equally necessary.

03 August 2026 • 14:11 AMT
Armenian parliament votes for speaker

Armenia’s parliament has begun a secret ballot to elect its speaker, with Ruben Rubinyan the only candidate.

03 August 2026 • 14:09 AMT
Mkhitaryan begins 20th professional season

“This is my 20th season as a professional footballer, and naturally, I am very happy,” he said.

03 August 2026 • 14:05 AMT
Italy eyes Armenia for EU migrant centers

Italian media report Rome will propose EU-funded migrant centers in Armenia and other non-EU countries at a European Union meeting.

03 August 2026 • 13:59 AMT
Six arrested after attack on Armenian monastery in Jerusalem

According to the report, the suspects banged on the monastery’s door, spat, and shouted insulting remarks.

03 August 2026 • 13:57 AMT
Makunts appointed Prime Minister’s chief of staff

Former chief of staff Arayik Harutyunyan had earlier submitted his resignation and is now a member of the National Assembly.

03 August 2026 • 13:55 AMT
Renowned scholar rejects Baku invitation over Vardanyan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb said that he will not visit Azerbaijan while Ruben Vardanyan remains imprisoned.

03 August 2026 • 11:51 AMT
Parliament names counting commission leadership

Lilit Minasyan was elected chair of the National Assembly’s counting commission, while Knarik Harutyunyan was elected secretary.

03 August 2026 • 11:28 AMT
Opposition MPs receive Catholicos’ blessing

The Catholicos thanked the lawmakers of the two factions for their devotion and filial respect toward the Church.

03 August 2026 • 11:20 AMT
Pashinyan appointed Armenia’s Prime Minister for fourth time

Vahagn Khachaturyan formally appointed Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister after his nomination by the parliamentary majority.

30 July 2026 • 20:49 AMT
David Gevorgyan appointed Araratcement manager

David Gevorgyan has been appointed manager of Araratcement after the company was placed under state administration.

30 July 2026 • 20:46 AMT
Catholicos addresses Armenian youth gathering

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II called for national unity and unwavering commitment to common national interests.

30 July 2026 • 20:44 AMT
Court rejects bid to jail Arush Arushanyan

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Court of Appeal has rejected prosecutors’ challenge, leaving unchanged a lower court’s decision on Goris Mayor.

30 July 2026 • 20:43 AMT
Court extends Chakhalyan’s house arrest

An Armenian court has extended Vahagn Chakhalyan’s house arrest by another month, rejecting his lawyers’ request for his release.

30 July 2026 • 20:39 AMT
Evocabank, Green Rock launch Bank’s new head office project

The project is being delivered by the internationally renowned architectural firm MVRDV.

30 July 2026 • 20:28 AMT
EU avoids answering on possible visa for Russians in Armenia

The European Commission declined to say whether Armenia would be required to introduce visas for Russian citizens.

30 July 2026 • 18:56 AMT
Armenia expands agricultural export markets

Armenian flowers have now been exported to 26 countries, fruit to 21 countries, and vegetables to eight countries.

30 July 2026 • 18:53 AMT
Armen Ashotyan moved to house arrest

An appeals court has replaced Armen Ashotyan’s pretrial detention with house arrest, with the decision taking effect on July 30.

30 July 2026 • 18:29 AMT
Economy Ministry comments on Araratcement future

Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said Araratcement is now under ministry management.