Freedom House: 200 sq km in Armenia remain under occupation

Freedom House: 200 sq km in Armenia remain under occupation

April 4, 2025 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Border clashes, ongoing occupation, and an unresolved housing crisis impact rights and freedoms, says Freedom House 2025 report.
Zohrabyan: government treats displaced Artsakh people inhumanely

Zohrabyan: government treats displaced Artsakh people inhumanely

April 4, 2025 - 16:23 AMT  12:23 GMT
Ending support payments may push displaced families with children into the streets, warns opposition figure Naira Zohrabyan.
Tandilyan says only global pressure can sway Baku

Tandilyan says only global pressure can sway Baku

April 4, 2025 - 16:22 AMT  12:22 GMT
UK MPs demand Azerbaijan release Armenian detainees, citing illegal imprisonment, lack of legal aid, and abuse concerns.
Armenian government advances gender equality policy

Armenian government advances gender equality policy

April 4, 2025 - 16:19 AMT  12:19 GMT
Armenia is reinforcing gender equality by harmonizing national laws with international standards, prioritizing women’s inclusion and empowerment in all sectors.
Lasting peace impossible without resolving captives issue: Genser

Lasting peace impossible without resolving captives issue: Genser

April 4, 2025 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
A peace deal without resolving the issue of Armenian prisoners would be incomplete, Jared Genser warned, urging the U.S. to condition its support.
Ex-President’s foreign citizenship case still under investigation

Ex-President’s foreign citizenship case still under investigation

April 4, 2025 - 15:39 AMT  11:39 GMT
Armenia’s investigative body confirms probe into former President Armen Sarkissian’s foreign citizenship is ongoing, with no additional information disclosed.
Politician says expecting support for Artsakh from Pashinyan is senseless

Politician says expecting support for Artsakh from Pashinyan is senseless

April 4, 2025 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
Arakelyan blasts the government’s response to Artsakh issues, calling their stance disgraceful and any hope for action from Pashinyan irrational.
Criminal case initiated against Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan

Criminal case initiated against Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan

April 4, 2025 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
Armenia’s anti-corruption appeals court reverses earlier decisions, mandating a criminal investigation against Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
No return to '40+10' program, government tells displaced Artsakh Armenians

No return to '40+10' program, government tells displaced Artsakh Armenians

April 4, 2025 - 11:24 AMT  07:24 GMT
Government officials say no return to the 40+10 housing aid program; displaced Artsakh Armenians plan further protests to demand its reinstatement.
Freedom House criticizes Armenia’s frequent election code changes

Freedom House criticizes Armenia’s frequent election code changes

April 3, 2025 - 20:22 AMT  16:22 GMT
A joint report by the Venice Commission and the OSCE described the frequency of such amendments as “astonishing.”
MP says about 200 Armenian soldiers still missing

MP says about 200 Armenian soldiers still missing

April 3, 2025 - 20:20 AMT  16:20 GMT
"Armenia’s authorities could have addressed these issues beyond the peace treaty talks, yet they continue to show indifference," Abrahamyan said.
Iran views Syunik developments as directly linked to its interests

Iran views Syunik developments as directly linked to its interests

April 3, 2025 - 20:19 AMT  16:19 GMT
Iran's Ambassador characterized Armenia-Iran relations as "geopolitical, geoeconomic, and geocultural."
Baku seeks to intimidate all Armenians, says Vardanyan's son

Baku seeks to intimidate all Armenians, says Vardanyan's son

April 3, 2025 - 20:17 AMT  16:17 GMT
Baku uses Ruben Vardanyan’s image to threaten Armenians, his son David tells a French magazine in a revealing interview.
Grigoryan, Grono discuss South Caucasus developments

Grigoryan, Grono discuss South Caucasus developments

April 3, 2025 - 20:09 AMT  16:09 GMT
Grigoryan reiterated Armenia’s readiness for a peace deal, as EU-Armenia ties and regional security top the agenda.
Armenian government backs tougher draft evasion penalties

Armenian government backs tougher draft evasion penalties

April 3, 2025 - 17:15 AMT  13:15 GMT
In 2023, 1,499 criminal cases were initiated under the relevant article, and that number rose to 1,779 in 2024.
Iran sees ‘3+3’ platform as tool for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace

Iran sees ‘3+3’ platform as tool for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace

April 3, 2025 - 17:01 AMT  13:01 GMT
“Iran maintains communication with both Armenia and Azerbaijan and supports stability and peace along the border,” Sobhani said.
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