My Step foundation offers million-dram dinner for charity
On May 28, My Step Foundation will host a fundraising dinner, directing all proceeds to support Armenian startups by newly formed families.
Ruling party MP calls opposition ‘political dinosaurs’
Hayk Konjoryan asserted in parliament that his team differs from the opposition because they possess the ability to self-reflect.
MP says 147 lawsuits filed over illegal assets
Armenia’s ruling party leader reports over 600 billion drams worth of property targeted in ongoing lawsuits over illegal enrichment.
Ruling party MP says Gyumri gifted ‘bouquet of crimes’
Ruling party MPs lash out at opposition over Ghukasyan’s election, claiming Gyumri faces violence, crime, and misogynistic rhetoric.
ANC representative mocks ‘political evolution trend’
Levon Zurabyan says global trends turned showmen into politicians, but this one turned into a clown instead.
Georgia backs Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, President says
Georgian President welcomes the agreed peace treaty draft between Armenia and Azerbaijan, confirming readiness to contribute to the peace process.
FM hopeful Armenia will receive €20 million from EU fund
Ararat Mirzoyan confirmed that €20M EU aid to Armenia is planned, despite reports Hungary blocked part of the funding.
Grigoryan appointed Parakar Mayor after election win
Volodya Grigoryan officially assumed Parakar mayor’s office after Unity alliance won majority; ruling party continues boycott.
Mirzoyan says Armenia open to dissolving Minsk Group
Foreign Minister signals readiness to disband the OSCE Minsk Group if a peace agreement is signed simultaneously.
Vardan Ghukasyan says he may run for PM in 2026
Vardan Ghukasyan says he’ll consider running for prime minister if enough public and political support is behind him in 2026.
Opposition MP rejects political ‘nonsense’ reactions
Hayk Mamijanyan dismissed reactions to ex-president Sargsyan’s speech, calling them political noise, and stresses the realism of proposed national priorities.
PM: border proposals sent to Azerbaijan, no reply yet
Armenia has sent written proposals to Azerbaijan on continuing border delimitation, but has yet to receive a response.
Karabakh movement will not continue, says Pashinyan
“Let Serzh Sargsyan remember what he was saying in 2018,” stated the Prime Minister.
IDBank joins Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe
BACEE’s mission is to promote cooperation among its members and support the sustainable development of the banking sector in the region.
Ucom introduces UPlay, launches new era of entertainment
Developed in collaboration with MediaKind, a global leader in media and streaming technologies, UPlay offers a modern, user-friendly interface.
Lokomotiv defender Tiknizyan says focused on season, not contract talks
Nair Tiknizyan says he is fully focused on the season’s final stage and not discussing contract renewal with Lokomotiv.
Military spending in Azerbaijan to exceed $4.7 billion in 2026
Despite criticizing Armenia’s militarization, Baku will allocate over 8 billion manats for defense and security needs in 2026.
Vardan Ghukasyan re-elected mayor of Gyumri
All 18 opposition council members unanimously voted for Ghukasyan, confirming his return to the post.
Civil Contract boycotts Gyumri council meeting
According to Sarik Minasyan, governance in Gyumri is doomed to fail, and a crisis is inevitable.
Baku court hears soldiers’ testimonies in Vardanyan trial
Soldiers testify in court about their injuries from the war as part of the case against Ruben Vardanyan.
U.S. cancels Armenia’s certain foreign aid grants
The U.S. has revoked funding for certain Armenian aid programs deemed ineffective, part of a broader $215 million cut.
Artsakh parliament passes constitutional amendment
Artsakh’s parliament adopted legal changes aimed at securing uninterrupted state governance during emergencies.
Grigoryan discusses Armenia-EU ties in Brussels
Armenia and EU assess current relations, explore cooperation opportunities, and exchange views on regional and global security.
Slovenian Deputy PM backs 'Crossroads of Peace' plan
Slovenia reaffirms support for South Caucasus peace, highlighting dialogue and Armenia’s regional cooperation initiative.
Baku trial touches on origins of Karabakh movement
Court in Baku continues trial against former Artsakh leaders, raising questions about early protests and naming former Armenian presidents.
New EU-Armenia platform promotes citizen awareness
Second working session of the EU-Armenia communication platform aims to improve public understanding of partnership benefits and counter disinformation.
Aliyev faces backlash over Armenian detainees
Ruben Vardanyan’s lawyer warns of serious consequences if Armenian prisoners, including Vardanyan, are not released before a peace deal is signed.
Armenian government offers temporary relief for displaced Artsakh residents
Armenia agrees to extend 40,000 dram monthly aid for two more months, but refuses to consider increase or long-term changes.
Mkhitaryan says he may end career soon
Henrikh Mkhitaryan hints at possible retirement after this season but remains happy at Inter and motivated to compete.
The Power of One Dram general partner of DigiCode 2025
After several rounds of selection, the most outstanding projects were showcased during the final stage of the competition.
Khachkar Studios rolls out historically unprecedented $10+ mpn impact-driven religious pilot
What makes this initiative groundbreaking is its foundation in performance metrics.
Armenia, EU explore defense and military industry ties
In Brussels, Armenia and the EU explored joint strategies to boost cooperation in defense and military industry sectors.
2026 elections to reflect people’s will, Rubinyan says
He acknowledged that Civil Contract failed to win a majority in Gyumri both in 2021 and in the 2025 elections, saying the party has taken note of this.
Armenian, Iranian customs officials meet at Agarak crossing
During the meeting, the two sides discussed various issues related to the checkpoint’s regular operations.
$1.37 billion allocated to Karabakh since 2018, PM says
“From 2018 to now, we’ve allocated $1.37 billion or 548 billion drams to Karabakh under different budget lines,” Pashinyan said.
Turkey to broadcast first-ever Armenian tv series
LuyS TV announces upcoming broadcast of the first Armenian series in Turkey, subtitled in Turkish.
Jalal Harutyunyan's lawyers file extensive appeal
Lawyers for ex-commander Jalal Harutyunyan claim key details were ignored and judicial violations occurred during trial.
Rubinyan: opposition acts against Armenia's sovereignty
“Our opposition, led first and foremost by the so-called former presidents, has done everything—and continues to do so—against Armenia’s sovereignty, security, and democracy,” he said.
Pashinyan: there will be no war, only peace
Pashinyan says Armenia remains committed to peace despite provocations and urges restraint from all political actors in Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Artsakh politician says claims on passports, citizenship exaggerated
“Therefore, instead of focusing on false narratives, it is better to consider how to utilize people’s potential to solve various national issues,” Khanumyan wrote.
Pashinyan says $4.2 billion added to state budget since 2018
Armenia’s PM insists that post-revolution budget growth has outpaced previous years, citing $4.2 billion in additional state revenue since 2018.
Protesters oppose fines for unpaid transport fares
The bill is scheduled for discussion in the National Assembly's plenary session on April 15.
Pashinyan urges serious debate on jury system
”Armenia has yet to reach a point where justice truly means fairness,” the Prime Minister said.
Government, opposition clash over income declarations
MPs clash over mandatory income declaration plan; opposition warns of taxes, ruling party defends social benefit refunds.
Volodya Grigoryan becomes new Parakar Mayor
Grigoryan will officially assume mayoral duties in Parakar on April 19 after winning over 50% of council seats.
Transfer of Vera Aghasyan’s remains from Artsakh to Armenia not yet confirmed
Armenia’s National Security Service said discussions are ongoing regarding Vera Aghasyan’s remains return from Stepanakert.
Protest in Stockholm demands release of Armenian captives in Baku
Participants appealed to Swedish authorities to break their silence, intervene, and support the captives’ release.
RA FM: Turkey dialogue could aid Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
Mirzoyan says opening the border with Turkey would send a positive signal to Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization efforts, noting growing cooperation.
EU warns candidates not to attend Moscow parade
“We clearly told the candidates that they should not attend the parade in Moscow on May 9,” Kallas said.
Grigoryan wins silver at European Weightlifting Championships
Meanwhile, Garnik Cholakyan captured his first senior-level medal, winning bronze.