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16 May 2026 • 08:19 AMT
Armenia presents stance on energy risks at ECOSOC

Armenia’s U.N. representative said disruptions disproportionately affect landlocked states and countries with structural vulnerabilities.

16 May 2026 • 06:50 AMT
Direct Yerevan-Bucharest flights to launch July 1

Romanian carrier DAN AIR will begin direct Yerevan-Bucharest flights as Armenia and Romania seek stronger tourism and business ties.

16 May 2026 • 06:45 AMT
RA officials, OSCE observers discuss voter lists

Armenian officials outlined voter registration procedures and discussed cooperation with international observers.

15 May 2026 • 14:53 AMT
Rosselkhoznadzor to inspect Armenian enterprises

Russia’s agricultural watchdog will inspect Armenian enterprises after concerns over allegedly falsified fish products exported to the Russian market.

15 May 2026 • 14:51 AMT
Opposition claims pressure in ruling party campaign

Arman Tatoyan published an audio recording that he says shows students being pressured to join Civil Contract campaign events.

15 May 2026 • 14:49 AMT
Armenia, Iran discuss extradition cooperation

Anna Vardapetyan and Iran’s ambassador discussed extradition, legal cooperation, and bilateral judicial coordination.

15 May 2026 • 14:45 AMT
Overchuk says Russia will respect Armenia’s choice

Russian Deputy Prime Minister said Moscow would respect Armenia’s decisions but warned EU and EAEU membership are incompatible.

15 May 2026 • 14:00 AMT
ANC candidate continues election outreach

Levon Zurabyan continued his election campaign in Yerevan, presenting the Armenian National Congress program to local residents.

15 May 2026 • 13:03 AMT
PPA spokesperson criticizes remarks about Tsarukyan’s son

Iveta Tonoyan says Pashinyan violated the presumption of innocence by commenting on Nver Tsarukyan’s criminal case.

15 May 2026 • 13:02 AMT
Yerevan to host fourth international ballet festival

Yerevan will host its fourth international ballet festival in June, featuring premieres and open-air performances with free public admission.

15 May 2026 • 11:51 AMT
Ex-mayor accused of illegally selling community land

Former Hrazdan mayor Aram Danielyan is accused of illegally selling municipal land to relatives through formal auctions.

15 May 2026 • 11:49 AMT
Eurovision broadcast sparks outrage among Armenians

Israel’s public broadcaster mistakenly displayed Armenia under Azerbaijan’s flag during Eurovision.

15 May 2026 • 11:46 AMT
Pashinyan denies Azerbaijani resettlement allegations

He dismissed claims that hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis would move to Armenia if his party wins the election.

15 May 2026 • 11:36 AMT
Against Everyone proposes transitional government

Against Everyone party proposes a 100-day transitional government followed by new elections and major electoral reforms.

15 May 2026 • 11:33 AMT
Blogger jailed after shouting ‘Nikol, traitor’

Blogger Artak Avetisyan was placed in pretrial detention after shouting anti-Pashinyan slogans during a Civil Contract campaign event.

15 May 2026 • 11:29 AMT
Yerevan, Washington explore mining partnership

The sides also addressed investment opportunities in the sector and potential cooperation with American companies.

15 May 2026 • 11:26 AMT
Yerevan Bus paid millions extra for diesel, official says

“It turns out these people purchased one liter about 120 drams more expensively,” Mesrop Manukyan said.

15 May 2026 • 11:23 AMT
Russia says Armenia risks losing EAEU benefits

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that Armenia could lose its Eurasian Economic Union benefits amid growing Western influence.

15 May 2026 • 09:11 AMT
RPA representatives calls PACE report one-sided

Eduard Sharmazanov says the PACE report reflects Western support for Armenia’s current authorities and contains anti-Russian narratives.

15 May 2026 • 09:09 AMT
Yerevan wins bid for 2027 military sports forum

Armenia has secured the right to host the 2027 global military sports congress, bringing together delegations from 142 countries.

15 May 2026 • 09:07 AMT
Armenian Church defends public role after PACE remarks

“By its very nature, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church does not seek political power or institutional control,” the statement said.

15 May 2026 • 09:05 AMT
Iran-Armenia power line project delayed again

Construction deadlines for the Armenia-Iran third transmission line have again been extended amid regional instability.

15 May 2026 • 09:02 AMT
Observer alliance reports election campaign violations

Ioannisyan said cases were uncovered in which people were pressured to participate in the Civil Contract campaign against their will.

15 May 2026 • 07:52 AMT
Indian workers protest at Ijevan factory

Indian workers at an Ijevan garment factory protested low wages and poor conditions, with one person later detained during the incident.

15 May 2026 • 07:13 AMT
Armenia fails to reach Eurovision final

Armenia’s Eurovision representative Simon failed to qualify for the final after performing “Paloma Rumba” in the second semifinal.

15 May 2026 • 07:09 AMT
CEC revokes registrations of 45 candidates

Armenia’s Central Election Commission has canceled registrations of 45 parliamentary candidates following self-withdrawal applications.

15 May 2026 • 07:07 AMT
Armenian stage director Nikolay Tsaturyan dies at 81

“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of People’s Artist of Armenia, director Nikolay Tsaturyan,” the statement said.

14 May 2026 • 15:42 AMT
Wings of Unity criticizes reduced passport services

Davit Ananyan said residents should not travel long distances for basic passport services after office consolidations.

14 May 2026 • 15:40 AMT
Kocharyan warns Armenia faces risky period

Kocharyan noted that Armenia’s problems with Turkey and Azerbaijan remain unresolved.

14 May 2026 • 15:39 AMT
Independent Observer may appeal Sapeyan case decision

The alliance may challenge a decision not to open proceedings over alleged violations of Armenia’s charity ban during the campaign.