Armenian PM, wife lash out at clergy

Armenian PM, wife lash out at clergy

May 30, 2025 - 10:59 AMT  06:59 GMT
In one post, Pashinyan wrote: “Bishop, go back to banging your uncle’s wife, what do you want from me?”
Bishop condemns PM’s church remarks as disgraceful

Bishop condemns PM’s church remarks as disgraceful

May 29, 2025 - 19:15 AMT  15:15 GMT
Bishop Hovnan says the prime minister’s recent comment about churches triggered widespread indignation among the Armenian faithful.
Elderly woman unharmed as home hit in Azerbaijani fire

Elderly woman unharmed as home hit in Azerbaijani fire

May 29, 2025 - 18:12 AMT  14:12 GMT
Vahan Zakyan confirmed that the woman was at home during the shooting but fortunately was not harmed.
Ombudsman: risks of short paid military service unassessed

Ombudsman: risks of short paid military service unassessed

May 29, 2025 - 18:01 AMT  14:01 GMT
Anahit Manasyan warned of social inequality and insufficient risk evaluation in the paid military service draft bill.
RA Оmbudsperson warns of high rates of child abuse

RA Оmbudsperson warns of high rates of child abuse

May 29, 2025 - 14:29 AMT  10:29 GMT
According to Manasyan, the system for responding to, preventing, and investigating violence against children must be completely overhauled.
Armenian conscripts to get leave every 6 months

Armenian conscripts to get leave every 6 months

May 29, 2025 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
"Every conscript will be mandatorily granted leave every six months of service to ensure fairness,” said Pashinyan.
Corruption inquiry into Armenian judge finalized

Corruption inquiry into Armenian judge finalized

May 29, 2025 - 13:22 AMT  09:22 GMT
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee concluded a criminal case over a judge allegedly accepting a $10,000 bribe to manipulate trial outcomes.
Tornado and hail hit Shirak village

Tornado and hail hit Shirak village

May 29, 2025 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
Gagik Surenyan shared the news via his Facebook page, where he also posted a video of the tornado.
Crypto used to launder over AMD 31 million from drug sales

Crypto used to launder over AMD 31 million from drug sales

May 27, 2025 - 19:31 AMT  15:31 GMT
A suspect allegedly laundered nearly 32 million drams from drug sales using cryptocurrency wallets tied to Telegram-based online stores.
Armenian bill raises penalties for draft, training evasion

Armenian bill raises penalties for draft, training evasion

May 27, 2025 - 19:25 AMT  15:25 GMT
The Armenian government plans to introduce harsher penalties to curb rising evasion of military service and training obligations.
Over 700 wanted by CIS countries found in Armenia

Over 700 wanted by CIS countries found in Armenia

May 27, 2025 - 19:09 AMT  15:09 GMT
Over 700 individuals wanted in CIS countries were found in Armenia and handed over between 2022 and 2024, officials report.
RA parliament reviews stricter penalty for car part theft

RA parliament reviews stricter penalty for car part theft

May 27, 2025 - 16:43 AMT  12:43 GMT
The draft law was presented at the May 27 session by Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Armen Mkrtchyan.
Admiral du Fournet plaque unveiled at Tsitsernakaberd

Admiral du Fournet plaque unveiled at Tsitsernakaberd

May 27, 2025 - 12:49 AMT  08:49 GMT
The event honored du Fournet’s heroic rescue of more than 4,000 Armenians during the 1915 Musa Dagh resistance.
Anti-corruption probe uncovers $590,000 theft scheme

Anti-corruption probe uncovers $590,000 theft scheme

May 27, 2025 - 10:59 AMT  06:59 GMT
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee exposes $590,000 embezzlement involving a senior official and an accomplice, both now in custody.
U.S. law enforcers arrest 13 linked to rival Armenian crime groups

U.S. law enforcers arrest 13 linked to rival Armenian crime groups

May 26, 2025 - 18:49 AMT  14:49 GMT
The suspects face federal charges including attempted murder, kidnapping, illegal firearm possession, and large-scale fraud.
Archbishop Bagrat announces renewal of street protests

Archbishop Bagrat announces renewal of street protests

May 26, 2025 - 18:40 AMT  14:40 GMT
Bagrat Galstanyan says organizational work across Armenia is complete and pledges to resume protests with new strategies and locations.
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