Armenia dissolves state-backed crowdfunding platform ARFI
Despite millions in public funding and lofty goals, Armenia’s first state investment platform ARFI is being dismantled just 2.5 years after its founding.
Petition calls on OSCE to act on Armenian captives
The petition stresses the need for international pressure on Azerbaijan’s authorities to halt human rights violations and to release all unlawfully detained prisoners.
MP says government must reinstate '40+10' aid program
Garnik Danielyan urges the government to restore the ‘40+10’ support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents amid growing social and legal challenges.
Freedom House ends operations in Armenia
After nearly four years of activity, Freedom House is ending its presence in Armenia, representative Andranik Shirinyan announced via Facebook.
How to protect your bank accounts and E-Wallet
Repeating the same password across multiple platforms significantly reduces its effectiveness.
Paryur Hovhannisyan appointed Armenia's UN envoy
Armenia’s former deputy foreign minister takes on a new diplomatic role as the country’s permanent representative to the United Nations in New York.
Investment climate, innovation prospects discussed in Yerevan
Vahe Hovhannisyan and Noubar Afeyan explored opportunities to expand AIFA’s role and boost Armenia’s innovation environment.
ECHR rules against Аrmenia in journalist rights case
ECHR finds Armenia violated journalist Hayk Grigoryan’s free expression rights and orders the state to pay €4500 in moral damages.
Gyumri opposition stands firm, Mkhitaryan says
Ruben Mkhitaryan insists opposition stayed united and blocked all attempts to destabilize the situation during local elections in Gyumri.
Artsakh Council plans statement on future actions
Artsakh Rights Protection Council members to disclose their forthcoming actions amid halted support programs and unmet demands.
RA deputy PM, EU envoy discuss border delimitation process
The head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Vassilis Maragos, was also present at the meeting.
Torchlight March to begin from Republic Square on April 23
”The enemy’s goal remains unchanged, and so does ours: recognition, condemnation, and reparations,” the statement reads.
Our City alliance to ensure votes for Ghukasyan
Martun Grigoryan pledges support for Vardan Ghukasyan’s mayoral candidacy, confirming Civil Contract no longer holds power in Gyumri.
Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan steps down
According to some media reports, Paruyr Hovhannisyan is expected to be appointed Armenia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Freedom House: 200 sq km in Armenia remain under occupation
Border clashes, ongoing occupation, and an unresolved housing crisis impact rights and freedoms, says Freedom House 2025 report.
Zohrabyan: government treats displaced Artsakh people inhumanely
Ending support payments may push displaced families with children into the streets, warns opposition figure Naira Zohrabyan.
Tandilyan says only global pressure can sway Baku
UK MPs demand Azerbaijan release Armenian detainees, citing illegal imprisonment, lack of legal aid, and abuse concerns.
Armenian government advances gender equality policy
Armenia is reinforcing gender equality by harmonizing national laws with international standards, prioritizing women’s inclusion and empowerment in all sectors.
Mild tremors hit parts of Syunik
Seismic tremors registered in Azerbaijan early April 4 were lightly felt in Armenia’s Kapan city and surrounding areas.
Trump awaits peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Trump hopes for swift ratification of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal, says U.S. official in Baku.
French minister slams Baku’s constitutional demand
Jean-Noël Barrot says Azerbaijan’s demand for constitutional change in Armenia is unacceptable and obstructs peace treaty progress.
Lasting peace impossible without resolving captives issue: Genser
A peace deal without resolving the issue of Armenian prisoners would be incomplete, Jared Genser warned, urging the U.S. to condition its support.
EU, China prepare countermeasures to U.S. tariffs
Von der Leyen described the U.S. actions as a “serious blow,” saying Europe is prepared to retaliate.
U.S. bank lends $339M to Azerbaijani airlines linked to arms transportation
The U.S. EXIM Bank greenlights a $339 million loan to Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Airlines, long tied to arms shipments and murky deals.
Armenia may replace Baku in Iran-Russia exports
Iran eyes Armenia as a stable partner for exporting goods to Russia, bypassing Azerbaijani routes amid growing regional uncertainty.
Ex-President’s foreign citizenship case still under investigation
Armenia’s investigative body confirms probe into former President Armen Sarkissian’s foreign citizenship is ongoing, with no additional information disclosed.
Central bank plans crypto payment infrastructure
Armenia’s Central Bank wants to allow crypto payments with automatic dram conversion, while keeping dram as the only legal tender.
IDBank – supporting SMEs
In Armenia, the relationship between SMEs and banks is becoming more reliable and stronger year by year, without which it is impossible to imagine the birth of new businesses.
Politician says expecting support for Artsakh from Pashinyan is senseless
Arakelyan blasts the government’s response to Artsakh issues, calling their stance disgraceful and any hope for action from Pashinyan irrational.
iran, Armenia to expand defense, security cooperation
Iran and Armenia eye deeper cooperation in arms supply, intelligence sharing, and regional security, pushing back against external interference.
MEPs criticize EU ties with Baku amid Genocide remembrance
At the Armenian Genocide memorial session, MEPs denounce the Nagorno-Karabakh ethnic cleansing and EU's continued cooperation with Azerbaijan.
Criminal case initiated against Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan
Armenia’s anti-corruption appeals court reverses earlier decisions, mandating a criminal investigation against Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
No return to '40+10' program, government tells displaced Artsakh Armenians
Government officials say no return to the 40+10 housing aid program; displaced Artsakh Armenians plan further protests to demand its reinstatement.
Freedom House criticizes Armenia’s frequent election code changes
A joint report by the Venice Commission and the OSCE described the frequency of such amendments as “astonishing.”
MP says about 200 Armenian soldiers still missing
"Armenia’s authorities could have addressed these issues beyond the peace treaty talks, yet they continue to show indifference," Abrahamyan said.
Iran views Syunik developments as directly linked to its interests
Iran's Ambassador characterized Armenia-Iran relations as "geopolitical, geoeconomic, and geocultural."
Baku seeks to intimidate all Armenians, says Vardanyan's son
Baku uses Ruben Vardanyan’s image to threaten Armenians, his son David tells a French magazine in a revealing interview.
List of illnesses clarified for early pension withdrawal
Government defines exact medical conditions allowing early pension fund withdrawal under revised regulations.
EU Commissioner: it’s time to hope for peaceful, stable South Caucasus
Varhelyi urged honest dialogue and open borders as EU recommits to Armenian-Turkish reconciliation and remembrance of 1915 atrocities.
Unknown gunmen fire at Armenian club in Beirut
Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries, despite the club being located in a densely populated area.
Grigoryan, Grono discuss South Caucasus developments
Grigoryan reiterated Armenia’s readiness for a peace deal, as EU-Armenia ties and regional security top the agenda.
FFA President elected to UEFA executive committee
Melikbekyan joins UEFA’s top decision-making body, winning one of seven spots in a competitive election.
French, Turkish ministers discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan ties
Paris and Ankara reaffirmed commitment to regional stability, discuss Armenia-Azerbaijan dialogue, Ukraine conflict, and Gaza ceasefire.
RA eases imports from third countries without EAEU re-export
Products imported under this simplified regime cannot be re-exported to EAEU countries unless they obtain an EAEU conformity certificate.
Armenian government backs tougher draft evasion penalties
In 2023, 1,499 criminal cases were initiated under the relevant article, and that number rose to 1,779 in 2024.
Russian FM says dialogue with Armenia remains strong
“Despite external attempts to undermine allied ties, Russia and Armenia have preserved an active political dialogue,” Lavrov said.
Iran sees ‘3+3’ platform as tool for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
“Iran maintains communication with both Armenia and Azerbaijan and supports stability and peace along the border,” Sobhani said.
Elderly woman arrested for bribing voters in Gyumri
The Anti-Corruption Committee has announced that new instances of vote-buying and vote-selling have been uncovered in Gyumri.
Actor Joe Manganiello urges freedom for Armenian POWs
In his speech, Manganiello shared the emotional story of his great-grandmother, a survivor of the Armenian Genocide.
Armenia drops in FIFA rankings after Georgia defeats
Argentina, the reigning world champion, retains the top position in the updated ranking.