RA government rejects bill on Genocide denial criminalization

RA government rejects bill on Genocide denial criminalization

May 22, 2025 - 14:10 AMT  10:10 GMT
The government said criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial lacks necessity, rejecting an opposition-backed bill.
Armenia's Deputy PM attends EAEU council in Moscow

Armenia's Deputy PM attends EAEU council in Moscow

May 22, 2025 - 14:04 AMT  10:04 GMT
Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan is in Moscow for a working visit to attend the Eurasian Economic Commission Council session.
Armenian men may opt for shorter army duty for money

Armenian men may opt for shorter army duty for money

May 22, 2025 - 14:00 AMT  10:00 GMT
According to Minister Papikyan, the aim of the initiative is to ensure sufficient staffing for the armed forces.
EU observers in Armenia, Georgia sign cooperation deal

EU observers in Armenia, Georgia sign cooperation deal

May 22, 2025 - 13:51 AMT  09:51 GMT
“This will strengthen operational cooperation, joint activities, and support in urgent situations,,” the statement reads.
Lavrov reaffirms allied nature of Armenia-Russia relations

Lavrov reaffirms allied nature of Armenia-Russia relations

May 22, 2025 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
“In January, my colleague Ararat Mirzoyan visited Moscow, and now I’m in Yerevan,” the Russian FM said.
Catholicos urges EU envoys to act on Armenian POWs

Catholicos urges EU envoys to act on Armenian POWs

May 22, 2025 - 11:59 AMT  07:59 GMT
Karekin II called on EU member states and institutions to take concrete steps against Azerbaijan’s ongoing anti-Armenian policies.
Aliyev blamed for blocking UNESCO mission in Artsakh

Aliyev blamed for blocking UNESCO mission in Artsakh

May 22, 2025 - 11:56 AMT  07:56 GMT
The statement asserts that Azerbaijan itself was the initiator in obstructing the implementation of a UNESCO mission in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Pashinyan, Lavrov discuss regional security issues

Pashinyan, Lavrov discuss regional security issues

May 22, 2025 - 11:55 AMT  07:55 GMT
The Russian FM thanked the Armenian side for the reception and emphasized Russia's readiness to further develop relations with Armenia.
Kocharyan targets me since 2008, says Sargsyan

Kocharyan targets me since 2008, says Sargsyan

May 21, 2025 - 19:24 AMT  15:24 GMT
In response to Kocharyan’s interview, Sargsyan asserted their political conflict began as early as 2008, not 2018.
Sargsyan denies return bid, says seeks regime change only

Sargsyan denies return bid, says seeks regime change only

May 21, 2025 - 19:22 AMT  15:22 GMT
Former President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has reiterated that neither he nor his political allies aim to return to power.
Yerevan municipality officials arrested on May 20 are jailed

Yerevan municipality officials arrested on May 20 are jailed

May 21, 2025 - 19:17 AMT  15:17 GMT
The Anti-Corruption Committee conducted evidentiary and other investigative actions as part of the ongoing criminal case.
Lavrov sees no threat of Armenia's 'Ukrainization'

Lavrov sees no threat of Armenia's 'Ukrainization'

May 21, 2025 - 19:14 AMT  15:14 GMT
Russian FM dismissed parallels between Armenia and Ukraine, emphasizing alliance and cultural respect in bilateral ties.
No EU membership talks, Armenian FM confirms

No EU membership talks, Armenian FM confirms

May 21, 2025 - 19:06 AMT  15:06 GMT
“The Republic of Armenia has not applied for EU membership, no negotiations are ongoing in that direction,” Mirzoyan said.
Аrmenian expert: Russia backed Pashinyan in 2021

Аrmenian expert: Russia backed Pashinyan in 2021

May 21, 2025 - 19:04 AMT  15:04 GMT
“Constantly blaming Pashinyan for betraying Russia, and presenting him as the sole cause of our national tragedies, is, to put it mildly, detached from reality,” she wrote.
Mirzoyan disputes adequacy of 2022 Russian, CSTO response to attacks

Mirzoyan disputes adequacy of 2022 Russian, CSTO response to attacks

May 21, 2025 - 18:50 AMT  14:50 GMT
Lavrov noted that the CSTO dispatched a fact-finding mission to assess the situation and proposed deploying observers to stabilize the area.
Armenia maintains alliance with Russia, halts CSTO activity

Armenia maintains alliance with Russia, halts CSTO activity

May 21, 2025 - 15:07 AMT  11:07 GMT
Ararat Mirzoyan said Armenia won’t restructure ties with Russia despite problems and suspended CSTO participation.
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