March 3, 2025 - 17:17 AMT  13:17 GMT Activists gathered outside the Red Cross office in Yerevan, calling for urgent action to protect Ruben Vardanyan and other Armenian captives held in Azerbaijan. March 3, 2025 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT Residents of Tatev, Goris, and Tegh protested near the Tatev cableway, condemning the mistreatment of Armenian prisoners in Baku and calling for their release. March 1, 2025 - 12:03 AMT  08:03 GMT The Armenian government proposes tougher penalties for evading military service and training exercises, increasing prison terms and fines to deter violations. February 27, 2025 - 19:16 AMT  15:16 GMT Some parents have been able to identify and bury the remains of their sons following parliamentary hearings, while Armenia pushes for a remains exchange with Azerbaijan. February 27, 2025 - 10:31 AMT  06:31 GMT To take part in the contest, applicants were required to be students in the academic year 2024-2025 and holders of Ameriabank’s Visa Student card. February 26, 2025 - 17:53 AMT  13:53 GMT The European Union and the World Health Organization are launching a new initiative in Armenia to enhance healthcare workers' skills and strengthen the mental health system. February 25, 2025 - 16:44 AMT  12:44 GMT According to EU-funded surveys, 72% of respondents trust the police or hold a neutral stance. February 24, 2025 - 17:56 AMT  13:56 GMT According to the ICRC, 62 families have filed tracing requests to determine the fate of their missing relatives. February 21, 2025 - 18:45 AMT  14:45 GMT The Armenian government will continue financial support for families of soldiers missing since the 2020 war, extending aid through February 2025. February 21, 2025 - 11:31 AMT  07:31 GMT Armenia experiences severe snowfall, causing road closures and transport disruptions. February 20, 2025 - 15:09 AMT  11:09 GMT The Armenian government has approved a proposal to increase the penalty point system for drivers from 9 to 13, aiming to enhance road safety regulations. February 19, 2025 - 12:36 AMT  08:36 GMT As part of the book-filled month of February, the Bvik initiative summarized the results of the "Flight on the Wings of a Book" reading competition. February 18, 2025 - 18:58 AMT  14:58 GMT According to a ranking, Yerevan is the most expensive city in the region, surpassing Moscow, Beijing, Tbilisi, Budapest, and many other major cities. February 15, 2025 - 11:54 AMT  07:54 GMT The Armenian government plans to impose a complete ban on plastic bags, with only packaging and waste bags exempt. The law is currently under discussion. February 15, 2025 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT Four foreign nationals were arrested in Yerevan on suspicion of a $50,000 robbery. Police recovered part of the stolen money during the investigation. February 14, 2025 - 19:09 AMT  15:09 GMT A group of students has submitted a collective petition to President Vahagn Khachaturyan, urging clarity on Armenia’s national interests, including the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. |