The project also draws attention to historical Armenian inscriptions preserved within the cathedral.

Another Armenian grandmaster, Mamikon Gharibyan, also finished among the tournament’s top contenders.

Armenian lawmakers introduced a proposal allowing part of citizens’ income taxes to support NGOs and media organizations.

“Deputy Prime Minister Grigoryan will participate in the event,” Pashinyan noted.

Daniel Ioannisyan said the march had been funded through the Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s official party budget.

The Armenian prime minister also rejected Vladimir Putin’s description of relations as a potential “divorce.”

EU Commissioner said only Armenians can determine the country’s future as Brussels closely monitors regional geopolitical developments.

Ara Zohrabyan said defrocked bishop Arman Saroyan improperly accessed church accounts and withdrew millions of drams.

EU officials said Europe will support Armenia’s aspirations for closer integration and possible future membership in the European Union.

The proposed amendments would significantly increase penalties for drug sales involving minors or online platforms.

The Central Election Commission said applications must be submitted to the Migration and Citizenship Service, not the CEC.

The Interior Ministry said the changes could support Armenia’s progress toward visa liberalization with the European Union.

The party said its future program would focus on law, social welfare and state sovereignty.

The materials had reportedly been removed after discussions involving Turkey’s embassy and Lithuania’s Foreign Ministry.

The organization said external oversight of the Ombudsperson’s work contradicts international standards.

Hayk Marutyan said Armenia should strengthen ties with regional partners, the U.S., European Union and Russia to improve national security.

Pashinyan said Armenia’s government has spent eight years fighting both crises and organized crime.

Tsarukyan said his planned Christ statue symbolizes unity and promised economic growth, peace and large-scale development projects for Armenia.

Aliyev says Armenia does not need protection from Azerbaijan while criticizing European monitors stationed along the border.

Kocharyan said security, jobs and border community resilience are central issues ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections.

Arman Babajanyan says upcoming vote will determine Armenia’s sovereignty, governance model and future opportunities for younger generations.

Karekin II conveyed Holy Etchmiadzin’s blessing and wished Samvel Karapetyan strength amid current difficulties.

Armenia remains in EAEU while acknowledging European aspirations, Mirzoyan said after Putin urged Yerevan to decide on its course.

Delegates gathering in Yerevan for COP17 will discuss biodiversity goals, financing, indigenous rights, and environmental cooperation.

He said Armenia made a difficult decision to end the Karabakh movement and reassess long-held territorial perceptions.

He said voters now have a chance to choose new political forces built on programs and values rather than old divisions.

Levon Shirinyan called for the political defeat of what he described as a pro-Russian segment.

Vagharshak Harutyunyan said Armenia lacks a formal state position on major national issues, including Karabakh and the genocide question.

“Did he eat mushrooms or not? We need to investigate it. The court should investigate it,” he said.

Baku accused Russian state television of “promoting separatist narratives” after the map appeared during a broadcast.