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21 May 2026 • 11:58 AMT
Defense Ministry denies Jermuk position claim

Armenia’s Defense Ministry rejected claims that a military position near Jermuk had been handed over to Azerbaijan.

21 May 2026 • 11:56 AMT
Vardevanyan files criminal complaint against Pashinyan

Aram Vardevanyan has asked prosecutors to investigate statements made by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the election campaign.

21 May 2026 • 11:55 AMT
Armenia proposes loan transfers with subsidy retention

Armenia plans to allow subsidized loans and leasing agreements to be transferred between banks while preserving state support conditions.

21 May 2026 • 11:50 AMT
Minister calls the Russian flower issue manageable

Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said no official notice has been received from Russia regarding flower export restrictions.

21 May 2026 • 10:42 AMT
Another 12 candidates to leave Against Everyone list

The Against Everyone party says more candidates will leave its electoral list as part of a legal strategy tied to mandate resignations.

21 May 2026 • 10:40 AMT
Chip design center launched in Engineering City

Integral Solutions has launched construction of a new chip design center expected to create hundreds of technology sector jobs in Armenia.

21 May 2026 • 10:37 AMT
“Cilicia” hymn performed in St. Peter’s Square

Catholicos Aram I performed the “Cilicia” hymn in St. Peter’s Square during the final events of his Vatican visit.

21 May 2026 • 10:33 AMT
Russian official accuses Armenia of unfriendly actions

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said Armenia has taken several actions Moscow considers unfriendly toward Russia.

21 May 2026 • 09:25 AMT
Armenia extends whitefish caviar export ban

Armenia has prolonged the export ban on whitefish caviar to support biodiversity and preserve fish stocks in Lake Sevan.

21 May 2026 • 09:23 AMT
Armenia, Netherlands discuss defense cooperation

The deputy minister congratulated the defense attaché on his appointment and wished him success in his future work.

21 May 2026 • 08:40 AMT
Armenia, Turkey sign water resource documents

Armenia and Turkey held joint discussions in Yerevan on managing shared water resources and signed several bilateral documents.

21 May 2026 • 08:14 AMT
Fifty candidates withdraw from Against Everyone

The party’s electoral list originally included 87 candidates, with 37 now remaining.

21 May 2026 • 07:53 AMT
Mirzoyan says Armenia not discussing EAEU exit

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said no discussion on leaving the Eurasian Economic Union is currently on the agenda.

21 May 2026 • 07:06 AMT
Moscow says Armenia cannot “dance at two weddings”

Galuzin said Armenia’s EU aspirations contradict EEU commitments and describes ЕU membership promises as populist rhetoric.

21 May 2026 • 07:03 AMT
PPA accuses Pashinyan of political pressure

The Prosperous Armenia Party said Pashinyan’s statements amount to unlawful political interference in the election campaign.

21 May 2026 • 06:59 AMT
Osipyan jailed after confrontation with Pashinyan

Arthur Osipyan was arrested after confronting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a campaign event in Yerevan’s Arabkir district.

21 May 2026 • 06:54 AMT
NSS to seek treason case against Andranik Tevanyan

Tevanyan said Pashinyan’s accusation shows nervousness and that giving law enforcement orders from rally platforms is unlawful.

20 May 2026 • 14:48 AMT
Rights groups call Osipyan prosecution politically motivated

Armenian rights organizations demanded an end to the prosecution of Arthur Osipyan, calling the case politically motivated and harmful.

20 May 2026 • 14:46 AMT
Strong Armenia member seeks official retraction

Lawyers for Narek Karapetyan accused Armenia’s Investigative Committee of spreading defamatory claims during the election campaign.

20 May 2026 • 14:39 AMT
Police seize National Democratic Alliance campaign vehicle

“The vehicle was taken away, and up to this moment we still have no clear information,” Mkrtchyan said.

20 May 2026 • 14:37 AMT
Archbishop Bagrat supporters rally outside NSS

Supporters of Archbishop Bagrat gathered outside the NSS building, celebrating his birthday and demanding attention to political prisoners.

20 May 2026 • 14:07 AMT
Against Everyone stages symbolic “kicking rats” protest

The party staged another symbolic protest in Yerevan, accusing political forces of engaging in meaningless political battles.

20 May 2026 • 14:04 AMT
Zurabyan warns over attack on private property

Levon Zurabyan warned that politically motivated actions against private property could seriously damage Armenia’s investment climate.

20 May 2026 • 13:59 AMT
Armenia to present four short films at Cannes

Armenia will participate in Cannes’ “Next Step Studio” initiative in 2027, producing four short films with international directors.

20 May 2026 • 13:57 AMT
CoE reports rise in Armenia prison population

The Council of Europe reported rising imprisonment levels in Armenia, with more than half of inmates held in pretrial detention.

20 May 2026 • 13:55 AMT
Strong Armenia vows defamation lawsuit

Narek Karapetyan also again declared that he has never held any foreign citizenship.

20 May 2026 • 13:51 AMT
Tsarukyan says Pashinyan fears losing power

Gagik Tsarukyan claimed plans to nationalize Ararat Cement are tied to Azerbaijani interests.

20 May 2026 • 12:41 AMT
Anti-corruption body releases new bribery recordings

Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee published new audio and video materials tied to alleged election bribery.

20 May 2026 • 12:38 AMT
“Akanates” mission questions Osipyan detention request

The observer mission called on law enforcement bodies to stop what it described as an unfounded criminal prosecution.

20 May 2026 • 12:32 AMT
Prosperous Armenia leader defends factory ownership

Gagik Tsarukyan said the Ararat Cement plant was acquired legally and warned authorities against unlawful seizure of private property.