It listed several evacuation directions, including Turkey, Armenia, and Turkmenistan.

Political analyst Melik-Shahnazaryan says Armen Abazyan was dismissed for not targeting Karapetyan and resisting pressure against church supporters.

Press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan says Samvel Karapetyan’s actions mimic foreign tactics and are doomed to fail.

Former Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan says the treatment of Samvel Karapetyan disrespects a major national benefactor.

“We strongly condemn this persecution, which is clearly politically motivated.”

Lawyers deny wrongdoing, citing lack of legal basis.

Prime Minister Pashinyan stressед that employee integrity will be recognized afterward.

“I confront those who desecrate sacred church values and uphold the Armenian Apostolic Church and its faithful flock.”

At around 3 am on June 18, businessman Samvel Karapetyan left his villa with police, warning supporters "you’ll teach them a lesson."

Andranik Simonyan temporarily appointed to lead Armenia’s National Security Service after the dismissal of Armen Abazyan.

Prime Minister Pashinyan reacts to Samvel Karapetyan’s statements and arrest with a sharply worded Facebook post.

Amid escalating israel‑iran attacks, un urged to intervene to end military aggression, envoy emphasizes no casualties reported among Iran’s Armenian community.

Israeli Defense Minister warns Tehran civilians to evacuate as military targets in Iran remain under threat.

Pashinyan slams ‘depraved’ clergy and archbishop Arshak, citing church code mandating defrocking of ‘depraved’ clerics.

He added that Kocharyan is demanding 9 million drams in compensation.

A total of 205 rescuers were involved in the restoration and technical operations.

Armenia sees no border movement amid Iran unrest; government assesses risks and maintains contact with partners.

External demand for services continues to decline, the Central Bank reports.

Iran has extended its ban on domestic and international flights until June 18.

Commenting on the potential visit of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to Turkey, Rubinyan urged the public to rely only on official announcements from the government.

Grossi further noted that four buildings were hit at the Isfahan nuclear center, while the Fordow underground enrichment plant appeared to be unaffected.

Khandanyan also reiterated that Armenia remains fully prepared to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan at any time.

Discussions are underway to use Armenia as a safe corridor.

Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan argues that paying taxes is essential to Armenia’s sovereignty and that every citizen contributes to the system.

Armenia’s parliament rejects a controversial bill offering paid short-term military service, with even the bill’s author voting against it.

As of 2022, around 10,000 Indian nationals, including approximately 2,000 students, reside in Iran.

Ucom is announcing a special promotion for Armenian football enthusiasts in celebration of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

For the first time, an Armenian leader will pay a visit to Turkey at this level, Alen Simonyan confirms.

The full journey from China to Armenia via this route was expected to take approximately 25 days.

The IDF stated the building was “used by the Iranian military under the guise of civilian activities.”

The organization claims the Iran-Israel conflict increases the risk of Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia.

The Holy See of Cilicia has voiced strong support for Garegin II and Etchmiadzin, criticizing state actions as unconstitutional interference.

The Armenian MFA announced the meeting via its X microblog account.

The two discussed ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

Due to ongoing shelling in nearby areas, the group has no safe way to leave or return to Armenia.

From July 1, charter passenger trips between Armenia and Georgia must carry electronic manifests, Armenia’s infrastructure ministry says.

Armenia and India emphasized close contact and cooperation as key during escalating regional crises, their foreign ministries confirmed.

MP Aghvan Vardanyan declines to support no-confidence motion against Prime Minister, citing objections to working with activist Narek Malyan.

Shipments to Armenia may be delayed due to escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, affecting key land routes via Iran and Georgia.

Etchmiadzin’s Chief of Staff warns the Church will use legal measures in response to actions against the Catholicos.

Armenia’s proposal to normalize ties with Azerbaijan is a bold test for diplomacy, with implications across the South Caucasus and beyond.

Despite tensions in the region, Armenia’s Iran border remains fully operational and unaffected, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan says.

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167,049 tourist arrivals were registered in May 2024.

Armenian exporters face renewed delays in Georgia, with few trucks moving daily despite bilateral agreements, Minister Papoyan says.

He cited as an example a controversial draft law proposing exemption from mandatory military service in exchange for monetary payment.

Armenian cargo remains stuck in Iran and Bandar Abbas as regional conflict disrupts key trade routes, says Economy Minister Papoyan.

Masoud Pezeshkian reminded that Iran does not seek war but has a legal right to nuclear energy.

MFA confirms; explosion near Armenian media outlet caused property damage but no injuries.

Archbishop Sahak Mashalian, the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, has spoken out against efforts to replace Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, urging unity and patience until the scheduled church elections in 2026.