Yerevan’s COP-17 hosting a privilege, says president

Yerevan’s COP-17 hosting a privilege, says president

June 10, 2025 - 14:06 AMT  10:06 GMT
Khachaturyan reaffirmed Armenia’s readiness and determination to host the conference at the highest level.
18 countries sign marine biodiversity agreement

18 countries sign marine biodiversity agreement

June 10, 2025 - 13:44 AMT  09:44 GMT
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed international treaty safeguarding marine biodiversity beyond national borders under UN maritime law.
Supreme Court ends criminal case against professor Charchyan

Supreme Court ends criminal case against professor Charchyan

June 10, 2025 - 13:43 AMT  09:43 GMT
After four years, Armenia’s highest court closed Charchyan’s case, rejecting the prosecution’s appeal and confirming the previous suspended sentence.
Armenian priest warns of state-backed terror in Armenia

Armenian priest warns of state-backed terror in Armenia

June 9, 2025 - 16:41 AMT  12:41 GMT
Armenian priest says state terror is being planned, warns of threats to national identity and sacred church values.
Armenian FM attends biodiversity conference in France

Armenian FM attends biodiversity conference in France

June 9, 2025 - 14:17 AMT  10:17 GMT
Ararat Mirzoyan will participate in a UN biodiversity conference and hold bilateral meetings during his June 9–10 visit to Nice.
Karekin II visits UAE to discuss education

Karekin II visits UAE to discuss education

June 9, 2025 - 13:32 AMT  09:32 GMT
Discussions will focus on issues related to the operations of the seminary and the life of the local Armenian community.
Catholicos calls for support to Artsakh families

Catholicos calls for support to Artsakh families

June 9, 2025 - 13:21 AMT  09:21 GMT
The pilgrims were accompanied by Rev. Fr. Khacher Harutyunyan, spiritual pastor of the Holy Mother of God Church in Melbourne.
School registration for first-graders begins in Armenia

School registration for first-graders begins in Armenia

June 9, 2025 - 12:26 AMT  08:26 GMT
Electronic enrollment for first-graders in Armenia begins June 9 and will follow a three-phase system throughout the academic year.
Five police officers dismissed over disciplinary violations

Five police officers dismissed over disciplinary violations

June 7, 2025 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
During the session, the commission examined the materials and conclusions of internal investigations involving eight police personnel.
No plans to raise retirement age, says Labor Minister

No plans to raise retirement age, says Labor Minister

June 6, 2025 - 19:16 AMT  15:16 GMT
Armenia may allow pensioners to delay receiving payments in exchange for higher future pensions, with no increase in retirement age planned.
Ethics probe launched over PM's controversial church remarks

Ethics probe launched over PM's controversial church remarks

June 6, 2025 - 19:03 AMT  15:03 GMT
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Commission initiated proceedings over PM Pashinyan's Facebook post targeting clergy, citing potential ethics violations.
Father Ararat: silence is a sign of wisdom

Father Ararat: silence is a sign of wisdom

June 6, 2025 - 17:46 AMT  13:46 GMT
He called for an end to public provocations undermining the Catholicos and the Church, urging respect for the spiritual rights of believers.
Teenagers' accidental border crossing sparks renewed security concerns

Teenagers' accidental border crossing sparks renewed security concerns

June 6, 2025 - 16:24 AMT  12:24 GMT
Two teenagers from Syunik Province mistakenly crossed into Azerbaijan while searching for horses near Aravus village.
Cleric accuses Armenian leadership of anti-church campaign

Cleric accuses Armenian leadership of anti-church campaign

June 6, 2025 - 13:38 AMT  09:38 GMT
Father Abraham Martirosyan claims officials, including parliament speaker, are fueling hostility against the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Court halts parking fee hike in Yerevan

Court halts parking fee hike in Yerevan

June 6, 2025 - 11:30 AMT  07:30 GMT
Yerevan’s court suspended the 2025 increase in parking fees in central areas, citing insufficient legal justification and lack of public interest clarity.
Former official denies wrongdoing in defense procurement case

Former official denies wrongdoing in defense procurement case

June 5, 2025 - 18:44 AMT  14:44 GMT
Avetik Kerobyan alleges that criminal charges against him and his brother are attempts to make them more compliant.
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