FIDE awards IM titles to three Armenian chess players

FIDE awards IM titles to three Armenian chess players

April 8, 2025 - 18:49 AMT  14:49 GMT
FIDE has recognized three Armenian chess players as International Masters, two of whom are currently serving in the army.
Iranian citizens arrested in Armenia for smuggling nearly 12 kg of drugs

Iranian citizens arrested in Armenia for smuggling nearly 12 kg of drugs

April 8, 2025 - 16:21 AMT  12:21 GMT
Armenian authorities intercepted a major drug smuggling attempt involving nearly 12 kg of methamphetamine brought in by Iranian nationals.
Baku holds forum on ‘new world order’ in Stepanakert

Baku holds forum on ‘new world order’ in Stepanakert

April 8, 2025 - 16:17 AMT  12:17 GMT
The first session will focus on “Geopolitical shifts and their impact on the sovereignty of the region.”
Armenian chess player secures key win in European tournament

Armenian chess player secures key win in European tournament

April 8, 2025 - 15:07 AMT  11:07 GMT
Lilit Mkrtchyan defeated Azerbaijani grandmaster Govhar Abdullayeva in the seventh round of the European Championship.
Artsakh official stresses need for solidarity, common purpose

Artsakh official stresses need for solidarity, common purpose

April 8, 2025 - 15:04 AMT  11:04 GMT
Metakse Hakobyan said the Council for the Protection of the Rights of Artsakh Armenians is planning meetings with the sole purpose of achieving unity.
Over 11,000 Artsakh Armenians leave RA by March

Over 11,000 Artsakh Armenians leave RA by March

April 8, 2025 - 15:02 AMT  11:02 GMT
Alongside the increase in those leaving, the number of returning Artsakh residents is also rising. Recent months have shown a slightly positive trend.
Armenia ready to sign peace deal, urges Azerbaijan to join

Armenia ready to sign peace deal, urges Azerbaijan to join

April 8, 2025 - 14:42 AMT  10:42 GMT
Arshakyan said that Armenia reaffirms its commitment to completing the crucial process of establishing peace.
Wrestler Arman Andreasyan reaches European Championship final

Wrestler Arman Andreasyan reaches European Championship final

April 8, 2025 - 14:41 AMT  10:41 GMT
According to the Wrestling Federation, Andreasian defeated a Georgian wrestler in his semifinal match.
MP: Baku refuses to sign or implement peace deal

MP: Baku refuses to sign or implement peace deal

April 8, 2025 - 13:33 AMT  09:33 GMT
Gevorgyan says peace talks only deepen mistrust, with Baku openly rejecting any real agreement with Armenia.
Government launches new support program for vulnerable families from Artsakh

Government launches new support program for vulnerable families from Artsakh

April 8, 2025 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
The Armenian government introduces a new targeted support program to assist the most vulnerable families displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh.
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