AECOM surveys TRIPP site in Armenia
Representatives of U.S.-based AECOM visited Armenia to examine the proposed TRIPP site for future railway and infrastructure development.
Sophia Baghramyan takes Euro rapid chess U10 silver
Sophia Baghramyan secured silver in the European Under-10 rapid chess championship as four Armenian players finished in the top ten.
Yerevan, Paris expand education ties
Armenian and French education ministers explored closer cooperation, including educator training and artificial intelligence in schools.
WHO warns cancer cases may surge
The World Health Organization warns that global cancer cases could climb to nearly 35 million by 2050 without stronger prevention.
Olympic committee backs Tsarukyan
Armenia's Olympic Committee and two national sports federations publicly express support for Gagik Tsarukyan and his family.
Ibrahim Maalouf to join Golden Apricot
World-renowned musician will perform in Yerevan and serve on the regional competition jury during the Golden Apricot film festival.
Appeals court frees Spartak Ghukasyan
Appeals court replaced pre-trial detention with house arrest, leading to the release of Spartak Ghukasyan from the detention facility.
Karapetyan's house arrest extended
The court granted the investigators' request to extend Samvel Karapetyan's house arrest as criminal proceedings continue.
Two Civil Contract politicians resign
Two Civil Contract politicians announce their resignation from parliament, with one remaining mayor of Talin.
Aregnaz Manukyan detained for two months
The Mother Armenia party issued a statement saying that Manukyan had not evaded questioning and is the caregiver for a minor child.
Rights groups condemn force used against Tsarukyan
Ten rights organizations say the arrest video appeared intended to humiliate Gagik Tsarukyan.
201 illegal lakeside structures dismantled at Sevan
The demolished structures include villas, cottages and other buildings linked to former senior officials and their relatives.
Karapetyan calls candidate withdrawals strategic move
Strong Armenia leader says the withdrawal of 105 parliamentary candidates is a tactical decision.
Deputy PM joins Eurasian commission meeting online
The Eurasian Economic Commission Council discussed dozens of customs and technical regulation issues.
Gov't approves land acquisition for North-South road
Authorities approved compulsory acquisition of parts of 135 land plots to complete the Ashtarak-Talin section.
Araratcement to resume operations July 10
According to Zakaryan, discussions focused on technical solutions that would allow the plant to continue operating without interruption.
Prosecutors seek return of ex-minister's land
Prosecutors ask the Anti-Corruption Court to void several transactions and return protected land allegedly held illegally by Aram Harutyunyan.
Ishkhanyan: appeals to global courts questioned
He says Baku appeal offers little hope but remains necessary before seeking justice through international legal mechanisms.
Pashinyan says TRIPP also serves Iran's interests
He noted that TRIPP is a project of global significance whose value and role will continue to increase over time.
MONEYVAL places Armenia under enhanced monitoring
MONEYVAL has published its sixth-round mutual evaluation report, the first comprehensive assessment in a decade.
Pashinyan says Araratcement to become state-owned
"The rule of law must prevail, and it must remain within the bounds of common sense,” he said.
Pashinyan says Simonyan's future role under discussion
"This is not about his political future. It is about the format of his future involvement,” he said.
Strong Armenia reallocates non-elected candidates
Strong Armenia says candidates outside electable positions will focus on strengthening the party while reducing the risk of political pressure.
Pashinyan says agreements reached with Russia
He said talks with his Russian counterpart resulted in several agreements, but declined to disclose details at this stage.
Arrest request filed for Aregnaz Manukyan
Armenian investigators have asked a court to place Manukyan in pretrial detention after bringing criminal charges against him.
Flower exports increase, minister says
“We believe certain mechanisms are already in place that will help resolve this issue," he said.
Government approves health bonus rules
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan argued that digital data could support public health initiatives.
Araratcement employees protest forced stoppage
The employees reopened the factory gates during a protest, saying they should not bear the consequences of the ongoing investigation.
Spertsyan sets sights on trophies with Al-Ahli
Eduard Spertsyan has sent his first message to Al-Ahli supporters, expressing his ambition to win trophies and create history with the club.
Tsarukyan vows to keep serving Armenia
From detention, Gagik Tsarukyan rejected the charges against him, thanked supporters, and pledged to continue serving Armenia.
Temporary manager reports ENA procurement savings
According to Petrosyan, deliveries worth 12 billion drams are expected over the next two to three months.
Minister says EU visa dialogue gains momentum
Armenia reports progress in EU visa liberalisation talks, with biometric systems expected by autumn 2026.
Baku says peace deal awaits RA Constitution changes
Baku says it has completed work on the peace agreement and expects Armenia to amend its Constitution before the treaty is signed.
Armenian Church challenges prison service decision
The Administrative Court returned the claim, after which the Church's representative appealed the decision.
Opposition politician Aregnaz Manukyan arrested
Investigators detained opposition Manukyan over the alleged disclosure of state secrets.
Petrosyan rejects Karapetyan's remarks as “baseless”
ENA interim manager rejected Samvel Karapetyan's criticism of the utility, presenting figures he says contradict the owner's claims.
Artur Avanesyan trial postponed to August
The court postponed questioning in the case involving Artur Avanesyan and two co-defendants until the next hearing.
CEC revokes registration of 106 candidates
Armenia's Central Election Commission has revoked the registration of 106 candidates from the Strong Armenia alliance.
Maria Karapetyan elected OSCE PA vice president
Civil Contract lawmaker was elected vice president of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly after receiving the highest number of votes.
Hayastan alliance reviews post-election plans
Leaders of the Hayastan alliance met to discuss the post-election situation and determine the next political steps.
CEC returns Tsarukyan prosecution request
Armenia's Central Election Commission returned prosecution requests concerning Gagik Tsarukyan and several other candidates.
Russia tightens migrant residency rules
Russia has approved new migration rules requiring foreign nationals to meet minimum income thresholds.
Vardanyan's wife seeks support for Baku prison visit
Veronika Zonabend has proposed an international women's humanitarian mission to visit Armenian detainees in Azerbaijan.
Another suspect jailed in Tsarukyan case
Armenian investigators say another alleged member of a criminal group linked to Gagik Tsarukyan has been placed in pretrial detention.
Tehran archbishop criticizes Armenia's church policy
The head of the Armenian Diocese of Tehran criticized the Armenian government's approach toward the Church.
Ombudsman reviews Tsarukyan arrest video
Armenia's Human Rights Defender has launched a review after concerns were raised over the use of force during Tsarukyan's arrest.
Armenia receives EU-funded demining equipment
The European Union has delivered a remote-controlled demining machine to Armenia to support humanitarian mine clearance.
Tax authority probes Multi Group fuel stations
Armenia's tax authority says it uncovered alleged tax violations by a fuel retailer, estimating state losses at nearly 500 million drams.
Prosecutors target Multi Group assets at Lake Sevan
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has accepted a lawsuit seeking the return of lakeside property linked to Multi Group to state ownership.
Iranian envoy: TRIPP poses no threat to Iran
Iran's ambassador says Armenia has assured Tehran that the TRIPP project will not threaten Iranian interests.