RA MFA summons Russian ambassador

RA MFA summons Russian ambassador

January 12, 2026 - 18:22 AMT  14:22 GMT
“The Russian ambassador in Armenia was summoned to the Foreign Ministry and handed a protest note,” the statement said.
Convicts now outnumber detainees in Armenia: minister

Convicts now outnumber detainees in Armenia: minister

January 12, 2026 - 17:30 AMT  13:30 GMT
“As of today, we have 24 more convicts than detainees. In the past five years, we’ve never seen this,” Galyan said.
Аrchbishop Arshak to remain in custody, appeal denied

Аrchbishop Arshak to remain in custody, appeal denied

January 12, 2026 - 17:21 AMT  13:21 GMT
The Appeals Court has denied Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan’s motion for release, confirming his pre-trial detention will continue.
MP slams silence over Solovyov’s Armenia remarks

MP slams silence over Solovyov’s Armenia remarks

January 12, 2026 - 17:17 AMT  13:17 GMT
MP Arman Yeghoyan questioned why Vladimir Solovyov’s call for a “special military operation” in Armenia isn’t drawing public or political attention.
Criminal case launched over threat against Catholicos

Criminal case launched over threat against Catholicos

January 12, 2026 - 16:58 AMT  12:58 GMT
A criminal case has been initiated over a violent comment made about Catholicos Кareкin II during a church visit by the Prime Minister.
Vardapetyan says statute expiration halts prosecutions

Vardapetyan says statute expiration halts prosecutions

January 12, 2026 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
Prosecutor General expressed concern over growing numbers of criminal cases closed due to expired statute of limitations.
Avinyan: turning Yerevan into a forest won’t solve pollution

Avinyan: turning Yerevan into a forest won’t solve pollution

January 12, 2026 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
Mayor Tigran Avinyan says planting more trees won’t fix Yerevan’s air pollution, highlighting the need for data-driven environmental action.
Diaspora chief calls on Syrian Armenians to relocate to Armenia

Diaspora chief calls on Syrian Armenians to relocate to Armenia

January 12, 2026 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
Sinanyan said that Armenian authorities remain in constant contact with compatriots abroad and stay informed about all developments.
Banks expect high loan demand to continue in 2026

Banks expect high loan demand to continue in 2026

January 12, 2026 - 13:52 AMT  09:52 GMT
While mortgage lending growth slowed during 2025, the overall upward trend persisted.
No information from Armenians in Iran since January 9

No information from Armenians in Iran since January 9

January 12, 2026 - 13:41 AMT  09:41 GMT
Sinanyan stated, “We have had no information since Friday, and at the moment we cannot contact our compatriots in Iran.”
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