No formal clarification from Georgia on brandy shipment issues
Georgia has begun inspecting Armenian alcohol at the border, but no explanation has been offered to Yerevan regarding brandy transit delays.
Opposition MPs face laundering, power misuse allegations
Prosecutors ask parliament to green‑light criminal prosecution of two lawmakers over Sevan national park land misuse.
Armenia reviews tax system goals and reforms
Armenian officials outlined tax reform goals, including changes to income and corporate tax, focusing on efficiency and transparency.
Former President opposes targeting of Armenian Church
Sargsyan condemned government’s stance on the Armenian Church, sayibg they will follow Catholicos.
Grigoryan, Davydov discuss customs policy in Yerevan
Armenia and the EEC discussed ways to enhance customs transit, digital trade, and data exchange across the EAEU in a Yerevan meeting.
ARF Bureau backs Armenian Apostolic Church
The ARF Bureau strongly denounced the government’s actions against the Armenian Apostolic Church and pledged full support to its leadership.
Court lifts Serzh Sargsyan's travel ban, sets bail at $12,500
Anti-Corruption Court lifted travel ban on ex-president Serzh Sargsyan; setting his bail at AMD 5 million.
Mediation becomes compulsory in family cases from July 1
Vanik Margaryan noted that although mediation services are paid, they are significantly more affordable than court proceedings.
U.S.–Armenia tech ties see major growth
U.S. and Armenia deepen collaboration in digital infrastructure and AI, as ambassador meets NVIDIA executives in Yerevan.
Garni Temple, Stone Symphony, Urartian Yerevan may join UNESCO list
According to the minister, the initiative is supported through budget allocations and consistent institutional efforts.
FC Noah renews key players’ contracts
“We are all thinking about new victories here. I’m very happy to continue my football journey with Noah,” said Dashyan.
Ruling party MP says Catholicos will not be forcefully removed
“I’m a believer and a follower of the Armenian Apostolic Church, but politically, I don’t want to participate in this in an official capacity,” he said.
Canadian Armenian Diocese backs Catholicos Karekin II
This message comes after Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan publicly called for the election of a new Catholicos.
Vocational college admissions rise 11.4% in Armenia
More Armenian students are opting for vocational colleges after ninth grade, following education reforms and targeted guidance from earlier years.
Zakharova: Russia recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan
“One should not extract nonexistent assertions from the context or reorder words to create a completely different meaning,” Zakharova emphasized.
Iranologist: Pashazadeh’s name linked to more corruption than Aliyev’s
According to Tonoyan, Pashazadeh and his family are deeply entrenched in corrupt practices.
Velayati: Iran blocked creation of ‘Zangezur Corridor’
According to Velayati, “Iran has never been as strong, independent, and influential as it is today.”
Yerevan’s COP-17 hosting a privilege, says president
Khachaturyan reaffirmed Armenia’s readiness and determination to host the conference at the highest level.
Van’t Schip: progress matters more than score
“It was a balanced game, but I also understand that match results are important,” the coach said.
MP outlines two-level strategy to defend Mother See
Tigran Abrahamyan says attacks on the Mother See require both political change and moral-spiritual leadership from the Church.
Rare artifacts unearthed in Tatev monastic desert
Particularly noteworthy are the recently discovered anchor, a stone hearth, a glazed cup fragment, and other archaeological items.
Kremlin aide sparks backlash over Karabakh remark
Russian official’s comparison of Ukraine conflict to Karabakh draws criticism from Baku, which denies region was ever disputed.
18 countries sign marine biodiversity agreement
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
After four years, Armenia’s highest court closed Charchyan’s case, rejecting the prosecution’s appeal and confirming the previous suspended sentence.
RA, UNESCO discuss support for displaced Artsakh Armenians
The sides exchanged views on ongoing activities within various UNESCO structures and examined prospects for Armenia–UNESCO cooperation.
Idram participates in panel discussion on e-commerce development cooperation
Idram’s Commercial Director, Grigori Yolyan, noted that the company is currently represented in over 25,000 points of sales.
Pashinyan proposes to form council to remove Catholicos
Pashinyan calls for a new Catholicos election and proposes forming a coordinating group to "liberate the Mother See."
RA Parliament Speaker approves prosecution of opposition MPs
Armenia’s chief prosecutor seeks criminal prosecution against opposition leaders; Alen Simonyan granted approval.
USCIRF: Azerbaijan erases Armenian heritage
U.S. commission spotlights religious persecution and urges international action to prevent erasure of Armenian cultural heritage in Azerbaijan.
Ajapnyak metro station design passes state review
Ajapnyak station project clears expert review, moving into preparatory steps for construction and state approval of full funding.
Armen Ashotyan’s house arrest extended again
Armen Ashotyan remains under house arrest as the anti-corruption court denies a defense motion to lift the measure.
Cilician Catholicosate voices concern over state’s policy toward the Church
Concerns grow over the Armenian government's conduct towards clergy, prompting strong reactions from the Catholicosate of Cilicia and wider church leadership.
Social credits worth over AMD 2.4 billion refunded
Citizens who filed income declarations and made social expenses received average reimbursements of AMD 89,000 AMD each.
Nemra rock band announces major concert for June 11
The show will feature a song by Edgar Elbakyan, previously released with Lili, now exclusively in Nemra’s style.
Forbes team explores Armenia for special German edition
Forbes Germany journalists tour Yerevan and attend Wine Days to feature Armenia’s heritage in an upcoming article.
Gold re-exports made up nearly 50% of Armenia’s 2024 exports
Papoyan clarified that total exports in 2023 stood at $8.5 billion, or $6.8 billion excluding gold.
General Staff chief briefs Indian delegation on army reforms
During the meeting, a number of regional and international security issues were also discussed.
RA prosecutor petitions parliament to charge opposition MPs
The information was confirmed by Movses Harutyunyan, spokesperson for the President of the National Assembly.
MP says support planned for brandy producers
Authorities promise targeted aid as brandy producers struggle with export delays and systemic problems affecting quality and customs procedures.
Armenian, Frech FMs meets during UN ocean conference
In preparation for COP17 and at the invitation of the French Foreign Minister, Mirzoyan is attending the UN Ocean Conference in the city of Nice.
Georgian Armenians condemn RA government’s attacks on Church
The Armenian community in Georgia accused the RA authorities of systematically targeting the Church and undermining spiritual identity.
Lawyer: Shahramanyan not part of exile govt
Lawyer Roman Yeritsyan says Samvel Shahramanyan is not politically persecuted, only serves as a witness in the case.
Impeachment will succeed peacefully, activist claims
Edgar Ghazaryan asserts that support for Pashinyan is rapidly eroding, predicting peaceful impeachment through constitutional means.
Minister predicts ruling party victory in 2026 elections
“We are confident that the impeachment process will fail,” Territorial Administration Minister Davit Khudatyan said.
Ohanian: Armenia faction to secure 28 signatures for impeachment
”We are also prepared for additional discussions with our colleagues in the ‘I Have Honor’ faction on this matter,” Ohanyan stated.
Satik Seyranyan: this is a war against identity and statehood
“This is a war against our State, our Identity, our Land, our Church, our sacred values, our children, our Everything,” she said.
Avanesyan drops seven spots in WTA rankings
Avanesyan, representing Armenia from August 2024, has dropped seven positions in the latest WTA rankings to 47th place.
Lawyer: Pashinyan fears church as real threat to power
“I don’t rule out that a regime change plan is being modeled using the Church’s potential, and Pashinyan is pretending to prevent it,” Norikyan wrote.
Model for new nuclear unit in Armenia under review
The minister noted that research is being conducted on nuclear technologies already used in various countries, including modular reactors
Armenian priest warns of state-backed terror in Armenia
Armenian priest says state terror is being planned, warns of threats to national identity and sacred church values.