Demonstrators urge ICRC to act on Armenian POWs

Demonstrators urge ICRC to act on Armenian POWs

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.
Protest near Tatev in support of Vardanyan, Armenian POWs

Protest near Tatev in support of Vardanyan, Armenian POWs

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.
Government toughens penalties for military service evasion

Government toughens penalties for military service evasion

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.
Kocharyan: progress in identification of soldiers' remains

Kocharyan: progress in identification of soldiers' remains

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.
Ameriabank announces “My Armenia, My Future” student contest winners

Ameriabank announces “My Armenia, My Future” student contest winners

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.
Armenian healthcare professionals to receive EU-WHO training

Armenian healthcare professionals to receive EU-WHO training

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.
72% express trust or neutrality toward police, surveys suggest

72% express trust or neutrality toward police, surveys suggest

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.
429 people still missing after 2020-2023 conflicts

429 people still missing after 2020-2023 conflicts

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.
Government extends support for missing soldiers' families

Government extends support for missing soldiers' families

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.
Yerevan sees record snowfall in 10 hours

Yerevan sees record snowfall in 10 hours

February 21, 2025 - 11:31 AMT  07:31 GMT
Armenia experiences severe snowfall, causing road closures and transport disruptions.
Drivers to receive 13 penalty points instead of 9

Drivers to receive 13 penalty points instead of 9

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.
Bvik and Idram пromote love of reading

Bvik and Idram пromote love of reading

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.
Yerevan living costs surpass Moscow and Beijing

Yerevan living costs surpass Moscow and Beijing

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.
Armenian authorities plan to ban plastic bags nationwide

Armenian authorities plan to ban plastic bags nationwide

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.
Four foreigners arrested in Yerevan for $50,000 robbery

Four foreigners arrested in Yerevan for $50,000 robbery

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.
Students submit petition to president on national priorities

Students submit petition to president on national priorities

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.
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