Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community
Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north.
Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution.
U.S. “deeply troubled” by Azerbaijan's arrest of civil society members
The United States is deeply troubled by the continued arrest of members of Azerbaijani civil society, Matthew Miller has said.
For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN
Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc
Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow.
Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation
Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku.
Yerevan sends amended draft peace treaty back to Baku
According to Ani Badalyan, the 9th edition of the amendment has been sent to Baku.
Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide
Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports.
IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program
IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project.
U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal
Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes
On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan.
Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly
The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4.
Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics
The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament.
French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike
Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”.
SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia
‌To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts.
Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent
The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent.
Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26.
Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1.
Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally
A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri.
Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes
MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament.
Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus
A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”.
Prosecutors to appeal Armenia ex-President’s acquittal
Sargsyan was acquitted on Friday, May 31 more than four years after going on trial on corruption charges.
Armenia: 28 protesters arrested after clash with police
The Investigative Committee of Armenia has announced the arrest of 28 participants of an opposition demonstration.
International cybercrime ringleaders arrested in Armenia, Ukraine
Europol, Europe's crime agency, has arrested four ringleaders of several cybercrime networks that used botnets.
Armenia skips CSTO Defense Ministers meeting
A meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization countries began in Almaty.
Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods
Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia.
Armenian government besieged by protesters
Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government.
Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone
The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran.
EU calls on Azerbaijan to release all political prisoners
The European Union calls on Azerbaijan to release all those imprisoned for exercising their fundamental rights.
Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal
The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities.
Armenia-Azerbaijan: Turkey wants deal after “positive developments”
Turkey hopes “positive developments” in negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to an agreement.
Police try to impede Armenian Church head’s access to war memorial
Police tried to stop the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, from visiting a war memorial.
Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences
Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north.
“He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan
The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan.
Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats
Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic.
Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon”
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”.
Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial
Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan.
Armenia designates flood-hit communities as disaster areas
The emergency situation was created by floods caused by heavy rains in Armenia’s north on May 25-26.
Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM
Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”.
17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia
As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed.
Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan
Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days.
269 people evacuated amid severe floods in Armenia’s north
According to the Interior Ministry, 269 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lori and Tavush provinces.
Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat
The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said.
Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session
The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters.
Lavrov says envoys “periodically” summoned for consultations
Sergei Lavrov has commented Moscow’s summoning of Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin.
Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant
Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24.
Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11%
Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill.
Armenian PM’s helicopter makes emergency landing in Vanadzor
The helicopter transporting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made an emergency landing in Vanadzor.
Azerbaijan says now controls 4 villages as part of deal with Armenia
Azerbaijan's border service has taken control of four villages in the Gazakh district on the border with Armenia.