NSS urges Archbishop Ajapahyan to surrender

NSS urges Archbishop Ajapahyan to surrender

June 27, 2025 - 15:09 AMT  11:09 GMT
Armenia’s National Security Service demands Archbishop Ajapahyan surrender amid criminal case over alleged incitement to overthrow constitutional order.
Father Asoghik blames politicians for current crisis in Armenia

Father Asoghik blames politicians for current crisis in Armenia

June 27, 2025 - 14:21 AMT  10:21 GMT
Armenian priest condemns past and present officials, warning against attacks on Etchmiadzin and historical mistakes.
MP calls to defend Holy Etchmiadzin

MP calls to defend Holy Etchmiadzin

June 27, 2025 - 13:37 AMT  09:37 GMT
“We must protect the Catholicos and the Mother See from profaners. All go to Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,” Saghatelyan said.
Archbishop Ajapahyan says he’s not hiding

Archbishop Ajapahyan says he’s not hiding

June 27, 2025 - 13:11 AMT  09:11 GMT
He declared that “what is occurring is illegality” and emphasized that he personally will accompany investigative authorities, with clergy in support.
Investigators rush into Archbishop Ajapahyan’s residence

Investigators rush into Archbishop Ajapahyan’s residence

June 27, 2025 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
This morning, around 30 masked people entered the Shirak Diocese’s residence, according to lawyer Mihran Poghosyan.
Human rights defender warns of looming attack on Mother See

Human rights defender warns of looming attack on Mother See

June 26, 2025 - 16:46 AMT  12:46 GMT
Ruben Melikyan warns of a possible state-led operation against the Church.
Yerevan and Ankara stress need to open transport links

Yerevan and Ankara stress need to open transport links

June 26, 2025 - 16:37 AMT  12:37 GMT
Deputy FM Vahan Kostanyan says Armenia and Turkey find opening communications vital, and Yerevan proposed a “peace hub” initiative.
Armenian side positive toward upcoming Azerbaijan dialogue

Armenian side positive toward upcoming Azerbaijan dialogue

June 26, 2025 - 16:35 AMT  12:35 GMT
Deputy FM Vahan Kostanyan confirms Armenia’s willingness to resume peace treaty discussions with Azerbaijan.
Opposition MP: Pashinyan clings to power through fear and force

Opposition MP: Pashinyan clings to power through fear and force

June 26, 2025 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
Ishkhan Saghatelyan rebukes authorities for persecuting dissenters and calls Papikyan’s remarks hypocritical.
Dangerous plot against Armenia prevented, says Pashinyan

Dangerous plot against Armenia prevented, says Pashinyan

June 26, 2025 - 15:22 AMT  11:22 GMT
Prime Minister says security forces thwarted a grave plot targeting Armenia’s statehood and national stability.
Artsakh Rights Council: State-backed pressure aims to uproot our people

Artsakh Rights Council: State-backed pressure aims to uproot our people

June 26, 2025 - 14:59 AMT  10:59 GMT
Recent threats, arrests, and hate campaigns targeting Artsakh Armenians are reported.
MP questions authenticity of audio linked to Galstanyan

MP questions authenticity of audio linked to Galstanyan

June 26, 2025 - 14:45 AMT  10:45 GMT
MP Garnik Danielyan asserts alleged audio clip could be AI-generated.
Karapetyan: repressive machine undermines national unity

Karapetyan: repressive machine undermines national unity

June 26, 2025 - 14:37 AMT  10:37 GMT
Samvel Karapetyan, jailed for two months, claims national solidarity is being destroyed by state-led repression and polarization.
PM accuses Armenia’s first president of irresponsible leadership

PM accuses Armenia’s first president of irresponsible leadership

June 26, 2025 - 13:52 AMT  09:52 GMT
Armenian PM launches harsh personal and political attack against first president, accusing him of betrayal and strategic failure.
Mirzoyan outlines Armenia’s foreign policy in China

Mirzoyan outlines Armenia’s foreign policy in China

June 26, 2025 - 13:40 AMT  09:40 GMT
Ararat Mirzoyan highlights Armenia’s regional role and foreign priorities during visit to a Chinese research institute.
Fake audio attributed to Pashinyan circulates online

Fake audio attributed to Pashinyan circulates online

June 26, 2025 - 11:55 AMT  07:55 GMT
Prime Minister's spokesperson Nazeli Baghdasaryan addressed the issue in a Facebook post.
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