Minor earthquake hits southeast of Spitak

Minor earthquake hits southeast of Spitak

June 2, 2025 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
Seismic activity was recorded near Spitak, with tremors felt in Vanadzor and surrounding villages, according to Armenia’s seismic protection service.
Analyst: PM seeks chaos, must be isolated

Analyst: PM seeks chaos, must be isolated

May 31, 2025 - 14:18 AMT  10:18 GMT
Vahe Hovhannisyan calls for hundreds of thousands to mobilize, isolate the PM, and reject his political agenda.
Rights group: PM’s church stance unconstitutional

Rights group: PM’s church stance unconstitutional

May 31, 2025 - 14:17 AMT  10:17 GMT
They condemned what they described as a “two-day assault” on the Armenian Apostolic Church and its leaders.
Economy minister echoes PM, says churches turned into barns

Economy minister echoes PM, says churches turned into barns

May 31, 2025 - 14:09 AMT  10:09 GMT
“If we don’t want this condition to persist, we should speak frankly about it — whether some clerics like it or not,” Papoyan wrote.
Former ombudsman: PM abuses power, incites hate

Former ombudsman: PM abuses power, incites hate

May 31, 2025 - 12:29 AMT  08:29 GMT
Arman Tatoyan warns that the government’s attacks on the Church are driven by declining approval and pose threats to national identity.
PM insists on key state role in church leader selection

PM insists on key state role in church leader selection

May 31, 2025 - 12:26 AMT  08:26 GMT
Nikol Pashinyan’s statement comes in the context of ongoing tensions with the clergy.
Ombudsman says no probe into PM’s church comments

Ombudsman says no probe into PM’s church comments

May 31, 2025 - 12:12 AMT  08:12 GMT
Pashinyan’s controversial Facebook posts remain unexamined as Armenia’s Ombudsman cites absence of identifiable complainants.
Clergyman accuses Pashinyan of deliberate attack on church

Clergyman accuses Pashinyan of deliberate attack on church

May 30, 2025 - 19:01 AMT  15:01 GMT
Father Gabriel Vardanyan said the Prime Minister’s rhetoric undermines Armenian heritage and fuels divisive anti-church sentiment with real consequences.
WHO: tobacco kills 8 million annually worldwide

WHO: tobacco kills 8 million annually worldwide

May 30, 2025 - 18:56 AMT  14:56 GMT
WHO warns tobacco causes 8 million deaths yearly, while Armenia sees surge in e-cigarette use, especially among youth.
Father Sahakyan questions Pashinyan's sobriety

Father Sahakyan questions Pashinyan's sobriety

May 30, 2025 - 17:05 AMT  13:05 GMT
He stressed that when clergy are targeted with public humiliation rather than legal proceedings, it becomes a deliberate attempt at division, not criticism.
Еx-finance minister urgently needs surgery in Germany

Еx-finance minister urgently needs surgery in Germany

May 30, 2025 - 15:52 AMT  11:52 GMT
Gagik Khachatryan faces serious charges as urgent medical need arises amid ongoing legal complications.
Priest Sardaryan: Anna Hakobyan’s recent post is a disgrace

Priest Sardaryan: Anna Hakobyan’s recent post is a disgrace

May 30, 2025 - 15:46 AMT  11:46 GMT
Priest Diradur Sardaryan says Hakobyan’s attack on clergy and believers crosses moral and legal boundaries of public discourse.
American diplomat highlights Armenian Christian heritage

American diplomat highlights Armenian Christian heritage

May 30, 2025 - 14:06 AMT  10:06 GMT
Jacob McGinn visited Holy Etchmiadzin and praised Armenia’s Christian legacy during his meeting with Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan.
Blogger Lapshin challenges Belarus-initiated arrest warrant

Blogger Lapshin challenges Belarus-initiated arrest warrant

May 30, 2025 - 13:58 AMT  09:58 GMT
Alexander Lapshin was twice denied entry at Zvartnots Airport and briefly detained due to a Belarus-issued search alert.
Armenian medics receive training in France

Armenian medics receive training in France

May 30, 2025 - 13:47 AMT  09:47 GMT
Yerevan and Nice renew cooperation, enabling Armenian doctors to undergo specialized training in French medical institutions.
State shows no care for church, says Father Asoghik

State shows no care for church, says Father Asoghik

May 30, 2025 - 13:34 AMT  09:34 GMT
He added that faith-based monuments—the holy churches and temples—constitute the greatest share of Armenia’s national heritage.
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