Armenia eyes full normalization with Türkiye, border opening key: FM Spokeswoman

YEREVAN Armenian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ani Badalyan stated that her country aims for full normalization with Türkiye, emphasizing the critical importance of opening the border between the two nations. In an interview with the news site...

Former president’s son files legal complaint against Armenia

October 6, 2025 - 16:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sedrak Kocharyan, the son of Armenia’s second president Robert Kocharyan, has filed a lawsuit against the Republic of Armenia, represented by the Prosecutor General’s Office, accusing the state of...

President Kocharyan's Son Sues Armenian Government for Violating Presumption of Innocence

Sedrak Kocharyan, son of Armenia’s second president Robert Kocharyan, has filed a lawsuit against the Republic of Armenia Kocharyan is demanding recognition of the violation of his presumption of innocence and compensation for non-pecuniary damage...

ZCMC Unveils Its 2024 Sustainability Report, Marking Four Consecutive Years of Transparent ESG Reporting in Armenia

Support A1+!The Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) proudly presented its 2024 Sustainability Report during the annual Mining Armenia Forum, that was taking place in Armenia on October 3-4, reaffirming its commitment to transparency,...

ANC of Illinois hosts Armenian Legal Center leaders

Glenview, Ill. — The Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Illinois organized a weekend of advocacy and community engagement dedicated to strengthening support for the Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights. All proceeds from the...

Guided by grievance: how diaspora narratives undermine Armenia’s future

In recent months, Armenia’s shifting foreign and security policy has once again exposed deep divisions within its political and social fabric. As Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government pursues new directions in diplomacy and defense, seeking...

Azerbaijan Can Count On EU To Further Normalization Process With Armenia Marta Kos

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 6. Azerbaijan can count on the European Union to further the normalization process with Armenia, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said in an exclusive interview with Trend , as...

Karapetyan: 2 of 4 jailed billionaires in the world are Armenian

October 6, 2025 - 13:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Narek Karapetyan, a relative of businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan, reflected on the commitment of Armenian elites, stating that despite common perceptions, “our leaders are ready to...

New international travel rules for Europe coming into effect

New international travel rules across Europe come into effect next week, which will affect how people move between countries. Travellers have been warned to expect longer border queues when a new digital entry and exit system is introduced across...

Some $500 million planned for expansion of Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan

American International Airports, an Argentine company owned by Eduardo Eurnekian, an Argentine national of Armenian heritage, which operates Armenia's main Zvartnots airport, intends to invest $500 million over a decade to expand the facility's...

Moody's assigns Acba Bank its highest possible rating in Armenia

NEWS » Business » Moody's assigns Acba Bank its highest possible rating in Armenia The international rating agency Moody's has assigned Armenian Acba Bank a long-term national and foreign currency deposit rating, along with an issuer rating of...

Armenia–Turkey talks advance amid wider peace push

Witnessing the start of an accelerating normalization dance between Armenia and Turkey heralding a possible complete transformation of South Caucasus geopolitics, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan openly speculates that an Armenia-Azerbaijan...

Armenian court hands archbishop prison sentence

Moscow, Oct 5, (dpa/GNA) – A court in Armenia sentenced the Archbishop of Shirak, Mikael Ajapahian, to two years in prison on Friday, amid a conflict between the state and critical church representatives. He was accused of making public calls for...

Armenian Archbishop gets convicted for two years over inciting coup

(MENAFN) Armenian Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan has been convicted of inciting a coup and sentenced to two years in prison, amid escalating tensions between the national church and the government. The cleric has called the charges politically...

Armenian Archbishop Gets Sentenced

(MENAFN) Armenian Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan has been convicted of provoking an attempted coup and given a prison term of two years, as the divide between the nation’s primary church and the government intensifies. The religious leader has...

Introducing SunChild NGO, IUCN’s new Member in Armenia

At the heart of SunChild’s mission is a belief that conservation must go beyond science and policy to include culture, storytelling, and the lived experiences of local communities. Through its membership in IUCN, SunChild aims to amplify the...

Armenia approaches the development of the Green Economy as a strategic priority

Minister of Environment Hambardzum Matevosyan participated in the 11th World Green Economy Summit in Dubai, presenting the country’s vision and steps towards building a green and sustainable future. “For Armenia, the green economy is not only a...

Armenia, as a landlocked country, prioritizes infrastructure modernization

Within the framework of the World Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference held in Abu Dhabi, RA Minister of Transport and Communications David Khudatyan participated in a panel discussion today entitled “Connected Nations: The Role...

Opinion – Trump, Race and International Politics

How can we examine US President Trump’s domestic policy and foreign policy through the lens of race? The idea here is not to demonize Trump but to understand him. Many experts tend to describe Trump as transactional, and renowned neo-classical...

Azerbaijan Marks Fifth Anniversary Of First Armenian Missile Attack On Its Ganja

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 4. The fifth anniversary of Armenia's first missile attack on Ganja, the second biggest city of Azerbaijan, remembered as a grave war crime against civilians, is marked today, Trend reports....