Yerevan court sentences Armenian archbishop to two years in prison

The Yerevan City Criminal Court has sentenced Archbishop Mikael Ajapakhyan to two years in prison, finding him guilty in a case of public calls for seizing power, News.am reports. The prosecution requested a sentence of two years and six months in...

Armenia to create European Integration Department at Foreign Ministry

Photo credit: civilnet.am By the decision of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a European Integration Department will be established within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. The new department, a key professional subdivision, will...

Court once again confirms that order to fire ballistic missiles on Ganja was issued by Armenian leadership

The open court hearing on criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia, including Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan, and others, accused of crimes against peace...

European Integration Department Established In The Armenian Foreign Ministry

Yerevan has set a course towards the EU. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a decree, under which a separate department of European integration will be created within the structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic....

Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan to Get a New Terminal with $500 Million Investment

YEREVAN — The company Armenia International Airports plans to invest $500 million over the next 10 years to build a new terminal at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO, Marcelo Wenden, in an...

“The 2nd International Symposium on China-Armenian Studies” Successfully Concluded in Changchun, China

CHANGCHUN, CHINA — From September 26 to 28, 2025, “The 2nd International Symposium on China-Armenian Studies” successfully concluded in Changchun, China. The event was hosted by the Institute for the History of Ancient Civilizations (IHAC) at...

Russia’s Tighter Immigration Rules Affect Armenian Truckers

Citizens of Armenia and other countries with a visa-free regime with Russia were until recently allowed to stay there for a total of up to 180 days per year. Legal amendments enacted by the Russian government last year reduced that period to 90...

Sammie Szmodics and Callum O’Dowda ruled out for Portugal and Armenia clashes

Sammie Szmodics and Callum O’Dowda have both been ruled out for the Republic of Ireland’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia. The pair were named in the 24-man squad announced by manager Heimir Hallgrímsson last week but...

Armenian leadership ordered to fire ballistic missiles in Ganja [PHOTOS]

The open court hearing in the criminal cases against citizens of the Republic of Armenia — Arayik Harutyunyan, Arkadi Gukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Davit Ishkhanyan, David Babayan, Levon Mnatsakanyan and others — who are accused of committing crimes...

Oct. 7 art exhibit finds a home—far away in Armenia

YEREVAN—An exhibit displaying art that emerged from the tragedies of Oct. 7, 2023 and curated from two dozen Israeli artists was welcomed in the capital of Armenia on Sunday night. The opening event—which took place just before the eve of both the...

Armenia, France discuss military cooperation

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decotigny, APA reports, citing Armenian Ministry of Defense. During the meeting, the parties discussed Armenian-French defense cooperation, as well as issues...

“Roof – Armenia” festival in Armenia’s Aparan celebrates National Minorities Day

On October 5, the Aparan House of Culture hosted a festive event titled “Roof – Armenia”, dedicated to National Minorities Day. The initiative was held under the auspices of the Government of Armenia, with funding from the Ministry of Education,...

Armenian Parliament Commission rejects draft motion of no confidence in Prime Minister

The State-Legal Affairs Committee of the Armenian Parliament has given a negative opinion on the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister submitted by the opposition faction “I Have Honor,” APA reports, citing Newsarmenia. According to the...

Armenia archived report of commission investigating 44-day war

The report of the commission investigating the 44-day war in Armenia has been submitted to the parliament archive, the press secretary of the Speaker of the Parliament, Movses Harutyunyan, told Factor.am, APA reports. “It was not legally possible...

Stephen Carr on why Ireland could ‘nick a draw’ in Portugal, leadership issues and overcoming Armenia ‘setback’

Roy Keane, Stephen Carr and Robbie Keane(Image: INPHO/Morgan Treacy) Stephen Carr reckons Ireland could nick a draw against Portugal on Saturday - because expectations on Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men are so low. Ireland will most likely need to pick...

Another Georgian fighter who fought for Ukraine faces possible extradition from Armenia to Russia

Georgian fighter extradition from Armenia to Russia A second Georgian citizen who fought for Ukraine, Vano Sabashvili, now faces possible extradition from Armenia to Russia. According to his friends, Sabashvili was unaware that Russia had issued...

Towards the elections. Armenian authorities decide to raise salaries for civil servants

ArmInfo. Armenian authorities have developed a plan to increase salaries for civil servants, but are wary of a possible negative public reaction. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this during a meeting with representatives of IT companies...

Armenia`s courts to send e-sanctions against property 

ArmInfo. In Armenia, all matters related to court decisions on the seizure or lifting of seizures on property will be resolved electronically. At its October 6 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on State and Legal Affairs issued a...

Yerevan must turn into regional educational and medical center -  Samvel Karapetyan 

ArmInfo.Ahead of Yerevan Day, businessman Samvel Karapetyan, head of the Tashir Group of Companies, delivered his latest message "from the depths" of the National Security Service. This time, the businessman addressed comfort, the environment, and...

Armenian authorities preparing essential changes in submission of  individual income statements - MP

ArmInfo.Armenian authorities are preparing significant changes to the process for individuals to submit income declarations. Acting Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on Economic Affairs Babken Tunyan announced this on his Facebook page....