Armenia drops in democracy ranking, Ashotyan says

Armenia drops in democracy ranking, Ashotyan says

March 18, 2026 - 18:56 AMT  14:56 GMT
“Nikol, congratulations. But there is still room to improve as a dictator,” he wrote.
Karapetyan presents “strong peace” strategy

Karapetyan presents “strong peace” strategy

March 18, 2026 - 18:44 AMT  14:44 GMT
The address stressed that ensuring peace requires a strong state and a powerful army.
RA citizenship granted to 34,000 of Artsakh Armenians

RA citizenship granted to 34,000 of Artsakh Armenians

March 18, 2026 - 18:38 AMT  14:38 GMT
“Within days, we will have decisions on another 1,000 individuals, which will allow us to accelerate this process,” Sargsyan said.
Prosecutor seeks return of land from Archbishop Bagrat

Prosecutor seeks return of land from Archbishop Bagrat

March 18, 2026 - 18:37 AMT  14:37 GMT
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has filed a lawsuit seeking the return of land in Tavush province transferred to Archbishop Bagrat.
Lawyer raises concerns over Armenian prisoners in Baku

Lawyer raises concerns over Armenian prisoners in Baku

March 18, 2026 - 18:27 AMT  14:27 GMT
An Armenian lawyer has urged Azerbaijan’s ombudsman to address the conditions and rights of Armenian detainees in Baku.
U.S. court blocks Trump plan to fire VOA staff

U.S. court blocks Trump plan to fire VOA staff

March 18, 2026 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
Earlier, in September, Lamberth had already imposed a temporary injunction suspending planned staff reductions at USAGM.
Minister: EU partners in Armenia to protect sovereignty

Minister: EU partners in Armenia to protect sovereignty

March 18, 2026 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
Papoyan made the remarks while commenting on the decision to invite an EU rapid response team.
Armenia, Oman explore trade, economic cooperation

Armenia, Oman explore trade, economic cooperation

March 18, 2026 - 16:10 AMT  12:10 GMT
During the meeting, the sides agreed to promote direct contacts between agencies, government institutions, and business communities.
Health ministry to monitor hospital directors’ accounts

Health ministry to monitor hospital directors’ accounts

March 18, 2026 - 15:28 AMT  11:28 GMT
“There is a criminal case, and yes, this is a very serious issue,” Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said.
Government assessing economic impact of Iran war

Government assessing economic impact of Iran war

March 18, 2026 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
Armenia’s economy is already feeling the effects of the war in Iran, with officials warning of rising prices and supply risks if the conflict continues.
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