Armenia, France explore defense tech cooperation
The parties also discussed potential programs for technological collaboration and opportunities to launch technology exchange initiatives.
Turkey, Azerbaijan border opening with Armenia a gamechanger: EU
Ursula von der Leyen says opening borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan would unlock business potential and bring regions closer together.
Over half of employed Artsakh residents earn under AMD 120,000
The salary statistics are based on data from January, when the registered number of employed persons was 23,678.
Armenia joins executive boards of three UN agencies
Armenia will serve as an executive board member for UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS from 2026 to 2028 following April 4 elections.
Mother Armenia alliance: no coalition, only vote to oust Civil Contract
“We had published our principles before the campaign and have not deviated from them by even a millimeter,” Karen Simonyan said.
Armenian WWII veterans invited to Victory Day events in Russia
Russia has invited Armenian-based WWII veterans to events marking 80 years since the victory over Nazi Germany
Аrtsakh council urges resilience, readiness for continued struggle
The statement notes that the Armenian government has not responded adequately to the demands voiced during the March 29 rally.
Armenia provided Azerbaijan with 972 minefield maps unconditionally
“Armenia is ready to verify their accuracy with the involvement of international experts,” Badalyan said.
UAE, Indonesia may soon join EAEU
EAEU becomes a more attractive partner as UAE and Indonesia prepare for free trade agreements.
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.