Armenian FM urges Russia to “respect internal affairs”

Armenian FM urges Russia to “respect internal affairs”

June 30, 2025 - 15:02 AMT  11:02 GMT
”It would be better if Mr. Lavrov did not interfere in Armenia’s internal and political affairs,” Mirzoyan said.
Rule of law collapsing, ex-ombudsman says

Rule of law collapsing, ex-ombudsman says

June 30, 2025 - 14:56 AMT  10:56 GMT
Arman Tatoyan accused Prime Minister of overstepping legal limits and warned of authoritarian drift in Armenia.
Businessman slams govt for moral, economic decay

Businessman slams govt for moral, economic decay

June 30, 2025 - 14:48 AMT  10:48 GMT
In a new message from detention, Karapetyan said that Armenia's leadership has shattered national values, investment confidence, and free speech.
EU prioritizes strong cooperation with Armenia, Kallas says

EU prioritizes strong cooperation with Armenia, Kallas says

June 30, 2025 - 12:54 AMT  08:54 GMT
EU foreign policy chief stressed partnership and support for Armenia’s reforms and peace efforts during talks with the Armenian president.
Armenian MP compares Stalin's 1937 and 2025 arrests

Armenian MP compares Stalin's 1937 and 2025 arrests

June 30, 2025 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
Two high-ranking clergymen share a cell in Armenia’s security detention; an MP draws harsh parallels to Stalinist repression and calls it political vengeance.
Armenian MP accuses Macron of supporting authoritarian regime

Armenian MP accuses Macron of supporting authoritarian regime

June 30, 2025 - 11:44 AMT  07:44 GMT
He argued that Western praise for the Armenian government’s so-called “bold steps” has ended in national disaster.
Moscow watches developments involving Armenian Church

Moscow watches developments involving Armenian Church

June 28, 2025 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
“We sincerely wish for our friendly and brotherly Armenia to maintain stability, uphold legality, and experience stable development,” the statement said.
Andranik Simonyan appointed head of Armenia's NSS

Andranik Simonyan appointed head of Armenia's NSS

June 28, 2025 - 12:58 AMT  08:58 GMT
In a separate decree, Prime Minister Pashinyan relieved Andranik Simonyan of his previous duties as Deputy Director of the NSS.
Аuthorities saw no criminal act in Ajapahyan’s 2024 remarks

Аuthorities saw no criminal act in Ajapahyan’s 2024 remarks

June 28, 2025 - 12:55 AMT  08:55 GMT
Last year, prosecutors dismissed a complaint against Archbishop Ajapahyan. Now, the same statements are treated as criminal, says Ioannisyan.
Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan detained for two months

Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan detained for two months

June 28, 2025 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
Ara Zohrabyan said his communications have been restricted by the court, except for interactions with immediate family members and legal defense.
Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan under investigation

Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan under investigation

June 27, 2025 - 19:02 AMT  15:02 GMT
A preliminary investigation has been launched under Article 442(1) of the Armenian Criminal Code.
Mirzoyan links BRI to peace project

Mirzoyan links BRI to peace project

June 27, 2025 - 18:27 AMT  14:27 GMT
The meeting also addressed upcoming high-level exchanges and cooperation within international organizations.
Pashinyan says there will be no clashes at Mother See

Pashinyan says there will be no clashes at Mother See

June 27, 2025 - 18:25 AMT  14:25 GMT
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan assured there will be no clashes at the Mother See, pledging a Christian resolution to the current crisis.
PM slams delay in POW release as war crime

PM slams delay in POW release as war crime

June 27, 2025 - 18:22 AMT  14:22 GMT
This, he stressed, completely undermines the Geneva Conventions, which clarify that captivity is solely intended to keep soldiers off the battlefield.
Samvel Karapetyan: Armenia no longer defends its sovereignty

Samvel Karapetyan: Armenia no longer defends its sovereignty

June 27, 2025 - 18:07 AMT  14:07 GMT
“They’ve made our small but amazing country a center of geopolitical conflict,” he said in a message.
National security service withdraws from Holy See grounds

National security service withdraws from Holy See grounds

June 27, 2025 - 15:24 AMT  11:24 GMT
Amid rising tensions, Armenia’s National Security Service exits the Holy See to prevent potential confrontation or provocation.
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