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25 February 2021 • 13:07 AMT
Armenia NSS warns against actions threatening national security

The National Security Service said any provocation could be considered as aimed at weakening the state.

25 February 2021 • 12:40 AMT
Turkey condemns “coup attempt” in Armenia

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said no matter where in the world a coup is taking place, “we condemn it.”

25 February 2021 • 12:26 AMT
Sarkissian says taking “urgent” steps to reduce tensions

President Armen Sarkissian urged common sense among the public, the authorities, the opposition and law enforcement.

25 February 2021 • 11:55 AMT
Armenia: Top military brass denies “pressure from anyone”

The General Staff said the morning’s statement is the clear conviction and position of the generals and officers.

25 February 2021 • 11:15 AMT
Ex-President Kocharyan urges Armenians to stand by Army

The Republican Party (RPA) too weighed in on the situation, maintaining that the authorities “are trying to provoke civil clashes.”

25 February 2021 • 10:44 AMT
Pashinyan takes to the streets, calls for restraint

Nikol Pashinyan has taken to the streets in Yerevan to urge the residents of the Armenian capital to join his rally at 4:00PM.

25 February 2021 • 10:23 AMT
Opposition warns against bloodshed amid Armenia political unrest

Bright Armenia and Prosperous Armenia parties have reacted to the Army General Staff’s demand for Pashinyan’s resignation.

25 February 2021 • 09:41 AMT
Pashinyan’s supporters and opponents will rally within 1km from each other

The Prime Minister noted that the police and other law enforcement agencies will ensure the security for the rally.

25 February 2021 • 09:26 AMT
Karabakh President worried about Armenia crisis, offers to mediate

Harutyunyan said he is in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, and is ready to mediate and help overcome the crisis.

25 February 2021 • 08:57 AMT
Pashinyan dismisses Chief of Army General Staff

According to him, the decision to dismiss the Chief of Staff was made before the publication of the demand for his resignation.

25 February 2021 • 08:35 AMT
Pashinyan summons supporters to rally in Yerevan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan described the Army General Staff’s demand for his resignation as “a military coup attempt”.

25 February 2021 • 08:22 AMT
Armenian army’s General Staff demands Pashinyan’s resignation

The General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces protests the dismissal of the First Deputy Chief of the General Staff.

25 February 2021 • 08:09 AMT
Landslide carries away Italian cemetery, 200 coffins into the sea

Most of the coffins from the cemetery remained strewn around and under the rubble caused by the landslide.

25 February 2021 • 07:41 AMT
Covid-19: Armenia infections grew by 282 in the past day

A total of 3488 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.

25 February 2021 • 07:24 AMT
Armenia Consulate General inaugurated in Iraqi Kurdistan

According to Artak Apitonian, Armenia has always prioritized the development of relations with Iraqi Kurdistan.

25 February 2021 • 06:58 AMT
Top military official sacked after dismissing Pashinyan’s “Iskander” claims

President Armen Sarkissian signed the decree after receiving a proposal from Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

24 February 2021 • 14:42 AMT
Armenia President, Russian commander discuss POW return

General Muradov told the President of Armenia about the implementation of the tasks given to the peacekeepers.

24 February 2021 • 14:20 AMT
Karabakh readies statement on status of territories under Azeri control

The head of the parliamentary bloc of the Democratic Party of Artsakh, David Melkumyan, unveiled the text of the statement.

24 February 2021 • 13:27 AMT
Armenia, France mark 29 years of diplomatic relations

French ambassador to Yerevan Jonathan Lacôte said the French and Armenians work on the relationship every day.

24 February 2021 • 13:02 AMT
Georgia eases entry restrictions for air travel from Armenia

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili explained that current restrictions on the land border remain in force.

24 February 2021 • 12:14 AMT
Spider-Man 3 getting three titles could hint at film’s multiverse storyline

Jamie Foxx and Alfred Molina have already confirmed to be reprising their roles as Electro and Doctor Octopus.

24 February 2021 • 11:36 AMT
USAID unveils $2.65m in additional funding for Armenia agri sector

The agency’s RED-NEO project received $1.15 million, while additional $1.5 million were provided to AGRI CAMP.

24 February 2021 • 10:43 AMT
Coronavirus deaths fell by 20% week on week, says WHO

The downturn in both cases and deaths follows a winter surge in infections but also has coincided with an increase in vaccinations.

24 February 2021 • 10:20 AMT
Yerevan: Court hands jail terms to Sasna Tsrer members

The group named after the Armenian epic “Daredevils of Sassoun” stormed a police patrol department in summer of 2016.

24 February 2021 • 09:44 AMT
U.S. says seeking seat on UN rights council

The United States is seeking election to the United Nations Human Rights Council, the U.S. top diplomat has said.

24 February 2021 • 09:23 AMT
Armenia Ombudsman raises POW return at meeting with EU diplomats

The Ombudsman also detailed the EU diplomats on Azerbaijan’s policy of disseminating hate and enmity against Armenians.

24 February 2021 • 08:00 AMT
Iskanders in war and Amulsar gold mine: Armenia PM’s interview in a nutshell

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said there have been no changes to the weapons and equipment purchase plan.

24 February 2021 • 07:27 AMT
Armenia reports 273 new coronavirus cases, 188 recoveries

A total of 2993 tests have been performed in the past day, the National Center For Disease Control and Prevention said.

24 February 2021 • 07:26 AMT
Microsoft adds Armenian to Translator tool

The announcement came on the heels of International Mother Language Day, held annually on February 21 by UNESCO.

24 February 2021 • 06:50 AMT
Pfizer, Moderna to dramatically increase vaccine production in spring

Pfizer will be able to ship more than 13 million doses by mid-March, Chief Business Officer John Young has said.